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Porters, Williamstown, AU-VIC

Porters

4.5
4.5
334 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Australian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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 Monday 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9397 1251
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    At Porters we can accommodate both sit-down meals or cocktail and canapé-style parties.<br />We look forward to helping you create a memorable experience at Porters.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a special celebration, corporate event, or intimate gathering, we’re here to make your occasion unforgettable. We offer a variety of function options to suit your needs, including full venue hire or just a few tables, Our functions are available 7 days a week, giving you the flexibility to plan your perfect event any day of the week.
  • Neighbourhood
    Williamstown
  • Cross Street
    check out the Free unlimited parking in ANN Street towards the water.
  • Parking details
    Bus, Uber, Taxi, Train
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Inner City West

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porters offers a "fantastic restaurant" experience, featuring "absolutely delicious" meals and a "warm atmosphere." Guests praise the "professional, solicitous and deft" service and the "beautiful and classy" setting. With an "outstanding value for money" and "amazing" food, Porters is ideal for both intimate and group dining.

334 Reviews
  1. Shane

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Jennifer

    Melbourne

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    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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  3. Billy

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  4. Jack

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    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. Averly

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    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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  6. Daniela

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  7. Susan

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  8. Lee-anne

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  9. Marlene

    Melbourne

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    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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  10. Gabby

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Could not fault Porters the food was delicious, service was great & the ambience was just right. Would highly recommend Porters for dinner or lunch with a group or as a couple.

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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 334 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Porters

49 Nelson Pl, Williamstown, AU-VIC 3016

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    check out the Free unlimited parking in ANN Street towards the water.
  • Neighbourhood
    Williamstown
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Bus, Uber, Taxi, Train
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (03) 9397 1251
  • Catering
    At Porters we can accommodate both sit-down meals or cocktail and canapé-style parties.<br />We look forward to helping you create a memorable experience at Porters.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a special celebration, corporate event, or intimate gathering, we’re here to make your occasion unforgettable. We offer a variety of function options to suit your needs, including full venue hire or just a few tables, Our functions are available 7 days a week, giving you the flexibility to plan your perfect event any day of the week.
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