Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex

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Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex is a mega-resort situated on the  south bank of the Yarra River, in Melbourne, Australia. The complex is owned by Crown Limited. A temporary casino was opened in 1994 and the full service casino and resort opened in 1997. The casino floor itself is some 220,000 square feet with the entire built-out complex covering 510,000 square meters making it the largest casino complex in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest gambling entertainment complexes in the world.

Visitors have their choice between three hotels on the property featuring a total of more than 1,600 guest rooms, suites, and villas. For your convenience, booking is available at all three properties from this review page. Throughout the complex there are currently 37 restaurants including 12 premium establishments, 15 casual dining options and a food court with 10 vendors.

Additional amenities and facilities include the Crown Conference Centre at Crown Promenade Hotel, swimming pools, two spas, several live entertainment venues including The Palms at Crown concert hall, several lobby lounges, 3 nightclubs and 15 bars. There are 13 cinema theaters, a King Pin bowling center,  an interactive game arcade, and retail shopping center.  Children under the age of 18 are permitted  into the entertainment and shopping sections.

Open 24 hours daily.

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Poker at Crown Melbourne

Crown Casino Melbourne Poker Room

Crown Casino , Australia's largest casino, has a 50-table poker room that offers a variety of cash games and tournament play.  The room is located on Level B2 of the Crown Entertainment Complex and is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.  The casino property includes nearly 40 restaurants and bars.

Every January, the Crown hosts the Aussie Millions as seen on Fox Sports Net.  TwoRags posters Bond18, shaundeeb, A_Junglen and Sir Watts have all played this series of events.

The variety of cash games will appeal to players of all skill levels and budgets. The spread is determined by demand 24/7 so if you want a game just show up and put in for it. You'll mostly see $1/$1 No Limit Holdem (Buy-in $20-$50) to $5/$5 No Limit Holdem (Buy-in $300-$700) with the occasional $5/$10 Limit Holdem, $10/$20 Limit Omaha and $20/$40 Limit Holdem/Omaha.(Min Buyin 10 x Big Blinds). Mix games pop up frequently.

If a tournament is what you are after they are scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly from $0 Buy-in to the prestigious Aussie Millions. Most need to be booked right at the venue but you can sign up on the web page for notifications and of course Twitter and Facebook will keep you up to date.

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Dining & Restaurants

The Atlantic

• Serving: Seafood, Raw Bar

The Atlantic Restaurant opened in 2011 in The Riverside at Crown and has become a top destination for waterfront dining since then. New menus are crafted  daily based on the morning market's freshest catch. Accented with wild and sustainable produce, the daily menus are always fresh and inspiring. Crafting local flavors with the freshest seafood from local and far away pristine waters, The Atlantic is a seafood venue that is not to be missed.

Bistro Guillaume

• Serving: French, Cafe/Variety

Bistro Guillaume is conveniently located between Number 8 and Nobu and is inspired by the best of France's neighborhood bistros. Enjoy the outdoor terrace for coffee or dine inside the dining area or a private room. The venue is as well suited to a solo diner as it is an intimate and romantic dinner, family dining, or a small group. The atmosphere is relaxed, wine bottles are unadorned and guests are encouraged to pour their own, as and when they please.

Conservatory

• Serving: International

A vast array of international delights served from different culinary stations await diners at the Conservatory buffet at Crown. Choose from freshly caught and cooked seafood, sushi, salads and sides. One area serves delicate dim sum and another produces masterpieces of savory heat from a tandoori oven. A western hot food station awaits those who are craving a change or missing their favorite comfort foods. Witness the chefs prepare the fare before your eyes for an experience that is as engaging as it is exciting.

Koko

• Serving: Japanese/Sushi

Enjoy 5-star service, authentic cuisine, and stunning Japanese architecture at Koko. The ambience is serene and features a murmuring Japanese water garden. There are several menus and dining areas to choose from. We have included the a la carte menu here for your convenience. Authentic teppanyaki, and their famed fresher than fresh and inventive sushi and sashimi have their own special menus. Sake aficionados will enjoy Melbourne's greatest selection of exclusive and aged sake from Australia and Japan.

Mr. Hive Kitchen & Bar

• Serving: French, Small Plate Appetizers, Cafe/Variety

Mr. Hive Kitchen & Bar is located inside the Crown Metropol Hotel and offers diners a fresh new twist on classic French dishes. If you recall boiled eggs and toasted soldiers as a childhood repast then be prepared for sourdough soldiers with duck egg. Sounds fun doesn't it? How about some seriously savory fare such as Saltbush lamb belly with peas and mint? Mrs. Hive offers a dessert bar with salted caramels, soft mint pastilles, and even berry gob-stoppers.

Nobu Melbourne at Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex

• Serving: Japanese/Sushi

Nobu is perhaps the world’s most well known  Japanese restaurant, famous for innovative nouveau Japanese cuisine, excellent service and consistent quality. At Nobu Melbourne guests can also choose from an excellent selection of cocktails, sake, and wine from the bar which overlooks the river. You will of course find Nobu highly lauded in  the Michelin Guide. In addition to this location, the original New York location (started in part by actor Robert De Niro) has expanded to venues in London, Tokyo, Las Vegas, Milan, Hong Kong and Waikiki.

No. 8 by John Lawson

• Serving: Steak, Seafood

At the core of the No. 8 by John Lawson experience at Crown Melbourne is the amazing flavors to be found only in locally sourced produce and the highest quality fish, lamb, seafood, and beef personally selected by the chef on a daily basis. The produce is not simply local, it is farmed specifically for consumption my distinguished diners that choose this venue, it was grown for you.

Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne at Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex

• Serving: Steak, Seafood, Tank to Table

Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne at Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex features an open kitchen and wood fire grill in the impressive dining room. The menu features top quality steak and fresh seafood. Choose from 18 cuts of beef dry aged on premises for a buttery, nutty flavor seared to perfection. Live seafood such as clams, lobster and abalone is prepared upon your order ensuring the absolute freshest catch possible anywhere at any price.

Rosetta

• Serving: Italian

Enjoy seasonal favorites at this sophisticated Italian ristorante at the northern end of the promenade near Crown Towers. Authentic flavors come from simple preparations using the finest fresh ingredients. At the heart of the kitchen is a wood fire oven and char grill where simple and sumptuous Italian dishes such as wood fired suckling lamb, roast chicken and suckling pig are prepared to perfection. Over 16 varieties of pasta are handmade daily.

Silks

• Serving: Chinese, Cantonese, Szechuan, Tank to Table, Shanghaiese

Silks features a menu with an exciting array of authentic Chinese dishes and regional cuisines. This is the premiere Chinese restaurant at Crown. Enjoy the very best fare from Northern Chinese, Sichuan, Cantonese and Shanghainese selections. Executive Tsang brings over 30 years of culinary experience to the venue having evolved his craft in such places as the provinces, Switzerland, and Las Vegas. The result is a traditional yet contemporary cuisine.

Spice Temple

• Serving: Chinese

From the moment you enter the Spice Temple you will carried away on a journey of sexy surroundings, respectful service and a unique form of modern Chinese cooking that has no equal. All of the dishes have an unmistakable Asian flavor but each morsel must be savored to discover the complex juxtapositions and contrasts in aroma, texture, and flavor. An open mind will release  gustatory pleasure.

The Waiting Room

• Serving: Small Plate Appetizers, Tea House

The Waiting Room is more than a lounge with majestic surroundings, it is Melbourne's most luxurious lobby bar with a magnificent small plate menu for the most discriminating palate and top shelf liquors to please any connoisseur. Enjoy your time at Crown Melbourne in opulence and style.

A modern twist on English tradition brings you "High Coffee" as well as a daily high tea. Sample exquisite morsels and indulge in the finest hot beverages available anywhere.

The Food Court at Crown Casino

• Serving: Cafe/Variety

The Food Court offers diners quick grab and go options with some seating. This is where you pop in to save time and money without sacrificing quality. There are currently 10 options including:

Calatrava: Coffee, Cakes, Gelati

Cucina: Casual Italian Cuisine

KFC

McDonald's

Moorish Table: Flavours of the Mediterranean

Rhumbas: Fresh, Healthy Meals

Subway

Think Asia: Authentic Asian style cuisine with a focus on quality, service and value for money

Ten Miles: A gastronomical journey through China’s classical provinces

Schnitz: Authentic Hand Made, Pan Cooked Schnitzels.

Café Baci

• Serving: Italian

Drop into Café Baci 24 hours a day for a light meal or snack. Featuring classic Italian fare, pizzas, pasta, risotto, coffee and sweets. Located at Riverside at Crown.

Cervo Italian Diner

• Serving: Italian, Desserts, Coffee

Cervo is conveniently located on the ground floor overlooking the Yarra River. It's an upbeat eatery featuring all of your Italian favorites in a cool blue atmosphere. Greta coffee, tiramisu... need we say more?

Cotta

• Serving: Bar/Pub

Cotta serves fresh dude food  from their convenient location in the Level 1 casino. Enjoy cold beer and parmas right next to the sports bar.

Degani

• Serving: Pizza, Coffee, Cafe/Variety

Degani serves the world's finest fresh brewed coffee and a variety of gourmet foods including wood fire pizza.

Emporio Pasta & Pizza

• Serving: Pizza, Gluten-Free, Pasta Specialties

Emporio offers an open kitchen concept in a casual Italian eatery. Marvel at the deft skill of pasta, pizza, steak and seafood preparation before your eyes. Enjoy the aromas and flavors of wood fire pizza.

Gochi

• Serving: Japanese/Sushi

Gochi will tantalize and titillate with a wide range of small plates, yakitori, and sushi in a relaxed setting. Bento boxes are quite popular or dine in. It's the perfect place to get loads of flavor in a hurry without having to sacrifice quality for convenience.

Jimbo & Rex

• Serving: Bar/Pub

Jimbo & Rex serves classic pub fare with a twist. Enjoy a wide variety of tasty dishes in a comfortable atmospere.

Mesh

• Serving: Contemporary Cuisine

Mesh serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner from a  contemporary menu. Enjoy live music every Saturday night at Mesh.

Kitchen Workshop

• Serving: International

The Interactive buffet at Kitchen Workshop is a huge draw at Crown and offers unlimited beverage service to diners. The perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy a teppanyaki station, carvery, salad bar, and decadent desserts.

Lucky Chan

• Serving: Cantonese

Lucky Chan will transport you to a traditional Shanghainese mansion of the 1920's  with its opulent period architecture. Enjoy sweeping views of Melbourne and the river.

Man Tong

• Serving: Chinese

Indulge in authentic traditional Chinese food at Man Tong (Full House) at Crown Melbourne. Located in the Level 1 Precinct, the fare is sure to please.

Margo's

• Serving: International

Located on the casino floor, ground level, Margo's is a restaurant, cafe, and bar with over 80 menu selections from every corner of the globe.  The cafe section is open Thursday from 6:00am open 24 hours until Monday 2:00am

The Merrywell

• Serving: Gourmet Burgers, Cafe/Variety

The Merrywell downstairs offers patrons  the ultimate burger bar experience. Come in through  the Riverwalk to discover juicy burgers,  fresh salads and daily specials.  Patrons will also find a full service restaurant upstairs.

Shò Noodle Bar

• Serving: Asian, Dim Sum, Noodles

Shò Noodle Bar is located on the main gaming floor of Crown Melbourne and offers diners a wide variety of Asian fare including dim sum, soups, and noodles prepared a dozen different ways. Roasts are a specialty and they offer over 20 choices of Taiwanese and China teas.

Tia To Vietnamese

• Serving: Vietnamese

Tia To is located on Level 1 opposite the main gaming floor and is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Enjoy your favorite table games in bright surroundings while you sample the Vietnamese specialties.

Crown Melbourne Venues & Hotspots

The Palms at Crown

Every seat in this amazing intimate venue for up to 800 fans has uninterrupted line of sight and perfect acoustics. There are cabaret style tables in front of the raised performance stage and intimate balconies and crescent shaped booths surrounding. Top shelf performers from nearly every musical genres from Alice Cooper to Abba have graced the stage as well as musical productions such as Buddy, and Burn the Floor.

The Palms lounge serves cocktails in the bar and light snacks that can be brought back to your table to enjoy.

Club 23 Melbourne

Club 23 is all things to all people. For private and corporate functions, the glamorous event space is fit to entertain from 10-450. For day time enjoyment or an elegant evening retreat the luxury lounge is a club where you never know who you may meet. Thursday through Saturday nights it becomes Melbourne's hot spot for cool jazz and soul music with action into the early morning hours.

Fusion Nightclub

Fusion is revered by many as Melbourne's hottest club. Lift your hands in the air and club, club, club all night with the chic crowd and occasional celebrity. Smooth R&B sets the mood for romance and top DJs keep the action hot and heavy all night. Enjoy some time on the VIP mezzanine or mix with the crowd at one of the many bars. It's all about music at Fusion every Friday and Saturday night starting at 10pm.