You don’t give your fancy new restaurant a marquee name like Society without raising expectations. Accessorised with a top-end city location at the so-schmancy-it-hurts 80 Collins development, Chris Lucas’ new darling is a bold assertion for the ye olde verities of occasion dining. There’s a chance diners of a certain age will be reminded of Rockpool in its heyday.

Executive chef Luke Headon serves his own spin on first-class fare. Society is where you can try things that may otherwise be out of reach – sip Pol Roger or Montrachet by the glass, try $55 caviar martinis made with nori butter washed vodka or take your pick from an impressive cellar boasting back vintages of Romanee-Conti and 1945 Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes that’ll have you remortgaging the house. That wow factor extends to the food, namely the silky bluefin tuna lapping in a brilliant egg yolk emulsion with immense depth of flavour and that mind-bending textural celeriac and nashi pear dish.

Society sports a timeless (and dramatic) aesthetic fusing elements of art deco, mid-century, art nouveau and brutalist sensibilities across its two restaurants — Society Dining Room and Lillian Terrace, plus the upmarket Society Lounge bar. The fine-dining restaurants serve up creative and lavish dishes, taking inspiration from Japan and Europe. Groups of up to 20 guests can experience the height of personalised private dining in The Green Room where Society’s Executive Chef Luke Headon will curate a tailored menu to be prepared in front of you in the stunning Maestro kitchen.

The Society Dining Room is a statement of modern Australian design and sophisticated dining culture. Slip inside one of the best new fine dining restaurants in Melbourne to discover an opulent supper-club environment, a ceiling alight with hand cut crystal installations, and soaring windows that capture one of this city’s most spectacular settings amongst the iconic towers of the glamorous Collins Street precinct. Allow your Society journey to begin with its formidable cellar, home to over 10,000 bottles, and a supremely impressive support act to the visually beautiful food.

The Lucas Group’s latest offering to hungry Melbournians is the elevated fine-dining restaurant Society, where a set of Louis XIV-worthy chandeliers and smoky mirrored ceilings cast a shadow over the dining room. Predictably, the service is solidly polished, while the menu includes sharing plates such as boeuf en croûte, Margra lamb rack, and Angus tenderloin: suitable fodder for a wine cellar that boasts over 10,000 bottles. Address: 80 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Contact: (03) 8618 8900Opening hours: Tuesday (5 PM — 11:30 PM); Wednesday — Sunday (12 PM — 11:30 PM)

Society is probably the place to be seen in Melbourne when you are dressed up, in the mood for a lush soiree where you know you will start with a prohibition-inspired cocktail in The Lounge, have plenty of fine wine in the Dining Room, and finish with Negronis on the terrace. With a collection of more than 10,000 bottles, you will find just about anything to satisfy the wine enthusiast to the wine expert. Guided by a strong team of sommeliers, you can feel as soon as you walk in, the culture of wine and the art of fine and luxurious hospitality.

This place practically oozes special occasions, Society is one of Melbourne's most opulent dining experiences and one you'll likely never forget. There are a few options here, you could go large with 'The Green Room' a personalised 20-guest experience with a curated menu from executive chef, Luke Headon, or opt for the private dining rooms of 'East' and West' which collectively accommodate 60 guests and provide sweeping vistas of the inner-CBD. The fanciness alone makes it one of the best private dining spaces in Melbourne.

Society consistently pops up when it’s time to mention the poshest restaurants in town, and the private dining rooms do not disappoint. This swanky supper-club-style restaurant has three private dining options available but the masterpiece here is The Green Room, which seats 20 guests and has its own private chef, kitchen, sommelier, and a bespoke modern Australian menu created by the executive chef. What’s more, the room has a private entrance so you can come and go without being spotted by your fans.

When it comes to dramatic luxury, Society, a space from Chin Chin’s Chris Lucas, takes art deco and combines it with brutalist mid-century across two restaurants. The Society Dining Room/Lounge Bar and Lillian Terrace offer some interesting dishes that feature mish-mashes of flavours like the Japanese pickle and wasabi butter. Lillian Terrace draws its flavour influences from Europe with the stand-out, a dessert, stealing the show; the Napoleon mille-feuille is worth the trip alone.

Allan Wynn - son of Samuel Wynn, who established the Florentino - wrote in The fortunes of Samuel Wynn (1968), a biography of his father, that café society in Melbourne revolved around five establishments: Molina's, Café Latin, the Society, Café Florentino and Mario's. Such were the licensing laws that most of them started as wine shops and the restaurants were added. Mario's, however, grew out of a hotel dining room (which meant it was also licensed to sell beer).

Chris Lucas is the great mind behind some of Melbourne’s greatest restaurants, including this gem, inspired by Australian contemporary culture. A state of Australian design and modernity, this stylish dining room is filled with grey-toned curtains, plush circular booths, crystal chandeliers and conveniently sits on Collins Street in the heart of the CBD. If it’s fine dining you’re after, Society is an absolute must-try.

If you’re looking for a fine dining experience in Melbourne’s CBD for a special occasion, then Society is your go to. Quintessentially Melbourne, the entrance to Society is down a small lane way in the new 80 Collins St building and it feels special right from the start. The sophisticated Dining Room is a dark and intense yet opulent space where the Great Gatsby himself would not be out of place.

Situated at 80 Collins Street, Society Dining Room sets the standard for elegant dining in Melbourne. This restaurant showcases a contemporary Australian style with lavish interiors, featuring hand-cut crystal chandeliers and luxurious booth seating. Its menu presents European-inspired à la carte choices and a Society Social set menu that updates with the seasons, beginning at $55 per person.

So much more than a restaurant, the Society Restaurant in 80 Collins Street is an experience. This unique restaurant is inspired by the idea that food is a way to bring people together. Hence, their menu is designed to be shared with others, giving you the opportunity to discover new culinary combinations and flavors that you may not have tried before.

Decorated with glistening gold, deep-black velvet and the elaborate colours of peacock feathers, Le Bar Supper Club allows you to channel your inner 1920s socialite. Everything in our venue is photo-worthy, from the stunning decorations and the feature wall in the powder room, to the theatrical cocktails and each mouth-watering dish on our menu.

Chris Lucas, a well-known chef in Melbourne, has created a one-of-a-kind establishment that reflects modern Australian society. This stylish dining room is an excellent example of contemporary Australian design. It is located on Collins Street in the center of Melbourne, with crystal chandeliers, plush circular booths, and gray-toned curtains.

Whether it’s your first date or 10th anniversary, Society promises an afternoon to remember. Dine à la carte in the main dining room beneath twinkling crystal chandeliers Friday through Sunday, or at Lillian, the euro-style brasserie, Tuesday through Sunday. Reservations for Society’s prix fixe menu are a generous two and a half hours.

A democratic peek into one of Melbourne’s most glamorous — and expensive — fine-dining restaurants, the Society Social lavish lunchtime set-price menu (available Wednesday to Sunday) offers the choice of two or three courses, with mains such as beef ragù casarecce. With a starting price of $55, it’s a steal.

Society Restaurant offers an opulent dining experience, blending sophisticated modern design with a menu inspired by global flavours and fine dining traditions. Located in the heart of the city, this culinary gem promises an exquisite journey for the senses, with impeccable service and a stunning ambience.

Society, located in the original stock exchange building, serves French-inspired dishes and woodfired meats in a sophisticated setting. Grossi Florentino has been a staple of Italian fine dining in Melbourne since 1928, known for impeccable service and an exquisite menu.

At this sprawling restaurant by Chris Lucas, there’s an experience for just about every taste. Grab a seat at the marble bar for cocktails, sit in the chandelier-lit dining room to try the luxe European menu, or book one of the striking private dining rooms.

From a first date to a decadent anniversary, an evening spent in society is sure to be one to remember. It has taken four years to finally open Melbourne's newest dinner club. Round booths are accentuated by dramatic crystal chandeliers and lit by lamp.

Society and Kisume are also rolling out special dishes, such as crab, sea urchin and truffle maki, or you can add a few shavings of black gold to any dish.