Highway 31

Ph: (03) 9386 3392; 743-745 Sydney Rd, Brunswick 3056

Australian Modern, $$
Open 7 days 11am-11pm, closed Monday evening; Licensed; AE, BC, DC, MC, V, Seats inside 65, Outside seats 20, Private room 15

Mietta's Review
Take a ride on the wild side at Highway 31 with its Harley Davidson theme and an extensive menu of American diner food and Cajun cuisine. A motor cycle 'museum' with memorabilia and homage to Steve Mcqueen in evidence throughout. But owner chef, Michael Lorenzen, has a good hospitality background and his partner, David Reidie, the passion for bikes. All staff have a ready smile and a down home friendliness that makes the newcomer feel nothing but welcome. Live music keeps the place rockin' five nights a week. the restaurant itself is large and airy. The menu ranges from Louisana mud cake to apple jack pork chops. There are items on the kids' menu, snags and chips being an obvious favorite for. The full color gloss menu, resplendent with photos of Harley Davidsons can also be purchased.

Other published opinions

The Age, 30.03.01, Matt Preston "Sure, the motocycle theme is strong...And it's authenticity is hardly harmed by the long line of gleaming steel horses that pull up every other Wednesday night when the Harley club meets here. The authenticity also extends to the menu. This isn't a Hollywood approximation of American diner food. Here, damn fine bugers, chilli and Southern fried chicken jostle with classics from the MIssissippi delta that reflect that area's racial diversity."