Blue Train Cafe
- July 6, 2001
- Rated 4 of 5 by
aussiemate from Melbourne, Australia
This restaurant didn't look like much, but you could dine outside overlooking the Yarra River and the CBD, so we tried it. The food was excellent and was mostly local cuisine. They also had quite a few specials. We loved the risotto and fish and chips specials. All of the desserts were mouthwatering. After speaking with many other locals, we found that Blue Train is famous for their sticky date pudding. We tried it, and now we know why - it's beautiful.
The waitstaff is very attentive, and peoplewatching is fun at this cafe. It attracts an eclectic group of diners. I've never seen so many unique hair colours. Plus from the window seats of this second storey establishment, you can watch all of the people wandering along the banks of the Yarra. If you eat here at night, you can see and hear the hourly flame shows put on by the Crown Casino. You can even feel the heat from the flames, which is wild.
This is a great place for a reasonably priced meal with good service and a good view.
From journal A week in Melbourne, AU