That said, this Footscray pub is by no means a one trick pony. Beer battered rockling and chips, juicy burgers, and pan fried calamari aim to please those who are after pub classics. Other large plates like the pan roasted barramundi and confit fennel are equally delicious. Diners with additional dietary preferences will also enjoy a great variety including warm and cold salads, mushroom risotto and beetroot tartare and a surprisingly ample pumpkin burger. 

The subtle French-inspired touches work their way across the menu by way of smatterings of gruyere and sauces you’ll want more of. While the Footscray restaurant sticks to the French-infused brief, you will therefore notice the absence of a traditional pasta or pizza option found in many modern Melbourne gastropub menus across, unless it’s a bolognese in the kids section. This may well be forgiven, if you tuck into a side serve of the mac and cheese gratin sinfully adorned with bacon and crackling. Speaking of little ones, the cheeseburger and chips is a definite pleaser. What’s not to love about a juicy premium beef patty and fluffy milk bun?

The Footcray steak restaurant’s menu does adjust seasonally, so new favourites are often discovered and can always be enjoyed with a well-considered range of Australian wines and cocktails – perhaps in the beer garden if warm weather beckons.