Kitchen & Bar
Where Good Food Meets Great Company
A neighbourhood kitchen and bar serving seasonal plates, considered cocktails, and unhurried evenings worth lingering over.
From Our Kitchen
Menu Highlights
A rotating selection of seasonal favourites, crafted from the finest local ingredients and served with care.
Entrees
Seared Scallops
$18Pea purée, crispy pancetta, lemon brown butter
Burrata & Heirloom
$16Marinated tomatoes, basil oil, toasted sourdough
Steak Tartare
$19Hand-cut beef, capers, cured yolk, shoestring fries
Mains
Dry-Aged Ribeye
$42Roasted shallots, bone marrow butter, red wine jus
Pan-Roasted Halibut
$34Brown butter leeks, salsa verde, charred lemon
Wild Mushroom Risotto
$28Aged parmesan, truffle, crispy sage
Desserts
Dark Chocolate Tart
$14Sea salt caramel, gold leaf, crème fraîche
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
$12Tahitian vanilla, caramelised sugar, shortbread
Seasonal Berry Pavlova
$13Whipped cream, passion fruit, toasted almonds
Our Story
A Table Built on Craft & Hospitality
The Anchor began with a simple idea: that great food and great company belong together. Chef Marcus Reed spent fifteen years in kitchens across the coast before coming home to open a place of his own — somewhere warm, honest, and unpretentious.
Every plate starts with the seasons. We work closely with local farmers, fishermen, and growers to bring the best of each harvest to the table, letting simple ingredients speak for themselves.
“Good food doesn't need to shout. It just needs to be made with care.”
— Marcus Reed, Executive Chef & Owner
Reserve Your Table
Join us for dinner, drinks, or a slow weekend brunch. Book your table online in seconds — we look forward to hosting you.
Book on OpenTableOr call us at (03) 9001 2345
Plan Your Visit
Opening Hours
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday – Thursday5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Friday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
The bar stays open one hour past kitchen close. Walk-ins welcome at the bar; reservations recommended for the dining room.