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Empyre Hotel Restaurant

Address: 68 Mostyn Street Castlemaine, VIC - Contact details
Cuisine: Modern Australian
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DAYS OF BUSINESS

Wed:09:00 to 11:30
11:30 to 15:00
18:00 to 21:00
18:00 to 23:00
Thu - Fri:09:00 to 11:30
11:30 to 15:00
18:00 to 23:00
Sat:09:00 to 12:00
11:30 to 15:00
18:00 to 23:00
Sun:09:00 to 12:00
11:30 to 15:00
Dining at The Empyre can be as simple as coffee and cake in the Carriageway, or as grand as enjoying a private function in the Gwynedd Room.

The restaurant and private dining room can cater for intimate dinners for two through to small conferences, weddings or private celebrations.

Breakfast from 9.00am Wenesday to Sunday, Lunch Wednesday to Sunday from 11.30am

Casual dinners in Carriageway bistro from 6.00pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights

Fine dinning in Empyre restaurant and Gwynedd room Wednesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 6.00pm.

Evening service is a fine dining affair serving some of the regions best modern Australian cuisine. Our philosophy is to create a balanced menu where all the dishes create interest and offer the customer a wide choice of culinary tastes and delights.

Latest User Reviews

"Please note the Head Chef in now Brad Hawker and the food is even better than my last visit.."

"Took our staff to Xmas Dinner in Dec 2007, food was absolutely fantastic, service by mine hosts was exemplary. Great decor, it is most noticeable the detailed attention to finish in the decorating. Some refurbished hotels can look a bit ragged when you have a close-up look, but not the Empyre ! It was a bit on the expensive side, but without doubt we will return more than once, as we are now mov.." more reviews

Chef

Brad Hawker

Price Guide

Entrée $14.50 - $18, Main $25 - $32, Dessert $12 - $20

Payment Options

Cash, Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Eftpos

Features

Licensed, Outside dining area, Private dining area, Wheelchair access

Ambience

Contemporary, Luxurious, Relaxed, Sophisticated, Suitable for business

Food

Gluten Free, Peanut Free Option, Vegetarian option

Suitable For

Birthday/Anniversary, Business lunch/dinner, Christmas party

Restaurant areas and private dining

Area name Capacity seated Capacity standing
Entire Restaurant 50 n/a
 

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Sample
Starter
Whipped Blue Cheese w' Crusty Bread $ 7.00
Crisp White Bait, W' Wasabi Mayo $ 7.00
Marinated Olives $ 5.00
Entree
Beer Battered Japanese Scallops, Singha Oyster Shooter, Skordalia, Ginger & Carrot P uree $ 18.00
confit pork belly, pickled cucumber, Rhubarb, Orange, Crisp Shallots, Grape & Herb Salad, Peanut & Lime Dressing, Crackling Dust $ 16.00
Grilled Quail, Saut� of Artichokes & Chestnuts, Mushroom & White Truffle Parfait,Vermouth & Pepper Coulis $ 15.50
Twice Baked Pumpkin Korma Souffle, Mint & Spinach Puree, Mango, Sultana, Pine Nut & Bean Shoot Salad $ 14.50
Main
Lamb Neck Slow Braised in a Rich Tomato, Parsley & Lemon Reduction, Baked Crisp Polenta, Steamed Pencil Leeks, Roast Garlic Labne $ 29.50
fish supreme, Chorizo & Nicola Potato Stew, Balsamic Jelly, Crispy Squid Ink Noodle, Sesame Seed Vinaigrette, Lemon $ 27.50
Parmesan & Herb Crumbed Veal Cuttlet, Creamy Scallop Potatoes, Meredith Goat Cheese, Roast Tomato & Rocket Salad, Pesto, Vincotto $ 27.00
Sweet Potato & Olive Brulee, Vol au Vent of Zucchini, Mint & Haloumi, Baked Lentil, Chilli, Garlic & Eggplant Cassoulet $ 25.50
gGilled Margaret River Eye Fillet, Horseradish Potato Pikelet, Middle Eastern Spiced Beetroot, Sweet Potato Wafers, Olive Tapenade, Jus $ 31.00
Sides
Rocket, Parmesan, Ponzu Dressing $ 6.00
Roast Kipflers $ 7.00
All efforts have been made by www.menulog.com.au to ensure the accuracy of this restaurant's menus at the time of publishing. However, we cannot guarantee that the menu or prices will be valid at the time of your visit.
All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD$) unless otherwise specified.
This menu was last updated on 29/12/07.

User rating

  (4 reviews)
Overall 9.5
Food 9.5
Ambience 9.8
Service 9.8
Value 9

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Previous user experiences

Overall 9.5 - Food 9, Ambience 10, Value 9, Service 10

Please note the Head Chef in now Brad Hawker and the food is even better than my last visit..   (June, 2008)

Overall 9.5 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 8, Service 10

Took our staff to Xmas Dinner in Dec 2007, food was absolutely fantastic, service by mine hosts was exemplary. Great decor, it is most noticeable the detailed attention to finish in the decorating. Some refurbished hotels can look a bit ragged when you have a close-up look, but not the Empyre ! It was a bit on the expensive side, but without doubt we will return more than once, as we are now moving to Castlemaine.   (Shayne - January, 2008)

Overall 9 - Food 9, Ambience 9, Value 9, Service 9

Our experience at the Empyre was none the less a fantastic evening and well worth the trip from Melbourne. What a magnificent building and tastefully refurbished. The food was not what we expected, it exceeded expectations. Stay the weekend the rooms up stairs are out of this world. Well be back soon!!   (Chon - July, 2007)

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

Excellent. Better than a lot of up market Melbourne and Sydney restaurants. Whilst a tad on the expensive side I don't mind paying a bit more if you get good food and service. In this case the price becomes less relevant if you enjoy and receive first class food and service in a very pleasant environment.   (May, 2007)
This restaurant has been reviewed by the following reputable critic. In Menulog's opinion, reviews are usually an indication that the restaurant is popular and worth trying yourself.
John Lethlean and Necia Wilden, The Age Good Food Guide 2007 - September 2006