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Porters, Williamstown, AU-VIC

Porters

4.5
4.5
335 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Porters offers a modern Australian dining experience in the heart of Williamstown. Owners Zoey and John opened the restaurant in September 2018, creating a diverse and delicate menu to complement their spacious, stylish venue.

We are open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30 pm, offering an exquisite dining experience paired with an award-winning wine list.

Our function spaces are available 7 days a week, perfect for any occasion, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations.

We look forward to welcoming you soon at Porters. For reservations, call us at 03 9397 1251 or book online. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook.
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What 335 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  • Inner City West

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Review summary

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Porters is a delightful gem in Williamstown offering "fantastic food" and "exceptional service" in a "lovely atmosphere". With varied menu options like the popular steak nights and accommodating dietary needs, it's a "hidden gem" that impresses with its "warm atmosphere" and "reasonably priced" offerings. A must-visit for any occasion!

335 Reviews
  1. Brent

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing restaurant, always great food and great wines, Zoe is the best!

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  2. Shane

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Porters, despite possessing all the right ingredients for a fantastic dining experience – a promising location, a beautiful venue, and an appealing menu – consistently falls short due to subpar service and, more recently, disappointing food quality. For the price point they command, the value simply isn't there. The potential is clear, but the execution needs a significant overhaul. It's frustrating to pay a premium price only to be met with underwhelming dishes and inattentive service. This inconsistency is a recurring issue, preventing Porters from truly shining and establishing itself as a reliable and enjoyable dining destination. They need to address both the service and culinary aspects to justify their pricing and live up to their potential.

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  3. Jennifer

    Melbourne12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very enjoyable evening at Porter's tonight. My baked scallops entree was absolutely delicious. I was made a scrumptious Lychee Martini. In essence, all the dishes were very tasty, service was professional, solicitous and deft, and we dined in a very thoughtfully-considered space that was contemporary, luxe and still unobtrusive enough for us to feel comfortable and be able to converse intimately.

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  4. Jack

    Dublin1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Worst dinner I’ve had in a long time. We had a very creepy waitress, the steak was extremely raw and cold, as was the plate, veg and the sorry excuse for mash. Would highly recommend not wasting your evening and money in this place. Very disappointing for such a lovely looking place
    PortersResponded on February 16, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're disappointed to hear about your experience and wish you had let us know during your visit so we could have addressed the issues right away. We take pride in our food and service, and would have loved the opportunity to make things right for you in the moment. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future.

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  5. Billy

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant, delicious food, warm atmosphere!
    PortersResponded on February 16, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience!

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  6. Averly

    Melbourne2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked my partner and I in for the 3 course Valentine's Day dinner, the food was so delicious, unfortunately the rib eye was sold out by the time we came in for our booking at 8pm. The set up was simple but beautiful and classy, cocktails reasonably priced, service was quick considering the night, not too noisy. Overall we both had a fantastic night and really enjoyed ourselves

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  7. Daniela

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, the staff and people were amazing as well. It is a beautiful restaurant.

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  8. Susan

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem, well worth going to! Outstanding value for money, fabulous experience

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  9. Lee-anne

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    4 different meals, all superb in presentation and flavour. Good value $45 for 2 courses. 1 steak, 1 slow cooked lamb, 1 barramundi, and a duck. Service is great, very attentive.

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  10. Marlene

    Melbourne9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous. The meals were very delicious and the service was fantastic. A great place to go on a Sunday, for lunch.

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FAQs

Porters offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9397 1251.

Porters is rated 4.5 stars by 335 OpenTable diners.

Porters does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
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49 Nelson Pl, Williamstown, AU-VIC 3016

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  • Phone number
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Bus, Uber, Taxi, Train
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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