Society

Chris Lucas's Collins St flagship. elevator theatre, rib eye, and an inconsistent kitchen.

Theatrical CBD fine-dining flagship with velvet furnishings, moody lighting and a dramatic 180-degree Collins/Exhibition Street view via a dedicated elevator; the room runs loud and can feel more cocktail-lounge than hushed fine dining on busy nights.

Dedicated elevator entrance, vintage cocktail trolley, caviar and oyster service, dessert trolley, private upstairs dining suite, a separate casual 'Society Lounge' burger-and-martini offering.

No single national cuisine lineage. a modern Australian fine-dining concept from restaurateur Chris Lucas and chefs Martin Benn and Vicki Wild, drawing on European technique.

Expect $250-900+ for two depending on the chef's menu and wine; reviewers are split. some call the rib eye and set menu worth every dollar, others say portions (especially the lobster agnolotti) and a $15-per-head water charge don't match the price tag.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.