Porters

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Porters does offer gift cards which you can purchase here .

4.4

338 Reviews

$41 to $100

Australian

49 Nelson Pl, Williamstown, AU-VIC 3016

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2 people

Apr 22, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9397 1251
Website
http://www.porterswilliamstown.com/
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.

Location
49 Nelson Pl, Williamstown, AU-VIC 3016
Neighborhood
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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Experiences

Mothers Day Lunch
A$75.00 per person
Prepaid
May 11, 2025 only
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Porters, Join us for a relaxed and memorable lunch with a specially curated two-course menu for $75 per person, showcasing seasonal dishes and fresh, local ingredients. Let us take care of everything while you enjoy quality time with family. Children's (up to 12yrs) Menu available.

What 338 people are saying

Porters reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City West
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porters offers a "beautiful venue" with a "warm atmosphere" and "fantastic restaurant" experience. Guests enjoy "delicious food" and "great wines" in a "thoughtfully-considered space." Despite some service inconsistencies, standout dishes like "baked scallops" and "scrumptious Lychee Martini" impress. A "hidden gem" for couples or groups seeking "outstanding value."

338 Reviews

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Susie
Melbourne5 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Staff were not friendly & did not like it when we told the soda in the whiskey & soda was flat as a tack. Replacement drink no better. Food was just.
PortersResponded on April 11, 2025
Hi Susie, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy your visit, though we do want to clarify that your drink was exchanged without hesitation when you raised the issue. Our team remained polite and accommodating throughout, despite the interaction being quite challenging. Kindest Regards Porters
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Stephanie
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cute gem hidden in Williamstown 🩵 Great customer service and beautiful venue. Will definitely come visit again ☺️
PortersResponded on April 11, 2025
Hi Stephanie, Thank you for visting us at Porters & the lovely review. We hope to see you again soon.
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Rudi VIP
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a pleasure to share the ambience of Porters
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Brent
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
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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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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Jennifer
Melbourne13 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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

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

Porters is rated 4.4 stars by 338 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.