LOCATION
Taxi Dining Room is located on the first level of Transport Hotel located on the South West corner of Federation Square.
DETAILS
Designed by Peter Maddison Architects, Taxi Dining Room offers diners jaw-dropping views of Melbourne CBD. Guests can gaze out onto the expanse of the city skyline, stretching from the Melbourne Cricket Ground across the rowing sheds of the Yarra River, to the tree-lined St.Kilda Road boulevard and Southbank. The high ceilings soar above lush banquette style seating in shades of vibrant blue, and white linen-set tables. Large spherical pendant lights hang elegantly from above, casting the room in a moody, golden glow.
FUNCTION DETAILS
THE RIVER ROOM- The "River Room",appropriately named for its views overlooking the river, is neatly tucked away from the main action, curtained off and catering up to 36 guests for a private lunch or dinner.
TAXI TERRACE- "Taxi Terrace" can entertain up to 40 guests seated or 55 guests for a cocktail-style event. Newly renovated, it now boasts a temperature controlled environment suitable for conferences, luncheons or dinners all year round.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The menu offers modern Australian cuisine influenced by Japanese flavours. Created by Executive Chef Tony Twitchett, menus are designed to reflect the high quality, seasonal produce and pristine seafood available in Melbourne. Dishes offer a fusion of classic preparation techniques and contemporary flavours, such as in the entrée of the Taxi sticky pork with seared sea scallops and red chilli dressing. A separate entree menu offers authentic sushi dishes and the option for diners to create their own sushi combinations. For main, Asian flavours are showcased in the deluxe Stockyards wagyu porterhouse, boasting a marble score of 7+ and served with horseradish cream, while traditional European tastes are updated in the Crispy skinned salmon with fennel salad and raspberry & madeira vinaigrette. For dessert, Taxi’s signature white chocolate mousse with salted peanut caramel or Campari soaked citrus fruits with guava ice-cream is an ever-so-light finale. The mind-boggling 900-label wine list complements the food menu in every way, shape or form you could imagine, with a selection of local and international drops, as well as a hefty list of sake and other wine alternatives.
