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Victor Churchill

953 High St, Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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953 High St, Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

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+61 3 9978 1968
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Victor Churchill

Victor Churchill fuses a luxury retail butchery with front-row steakhouse theater on High Street. Timber finishes and a glass dry-aging room frame the dining room, where regulars pull up to the curved horseshoe bar wrapping the open kitchen. The kitchen handles intensely marbled cuts with butcher-level fire—tackling everything from the signature Zabuton Wagyu to a massive 1kg côte de bœuf alongside rich red wine sauce. The preamble runs just as strong: beef short rib croquettes with tender interiors, fresh steak tartare, and king prawns in dashi butter with extra crusty sourdough to swipe every last drop.

  • Butcher-Grade Steaks: The kitchen cooks high-marbling cuts over open flame, including the signature Zabuton Wagyu and thick 1kg côte de bœuf served with red wine reduction.
  • Front-Row Culinary Theater: Diners overlook an open kitchen from the curved horseshoe bar while aging carcasses hang behind floor-to-ceiling glass cabinets.
  • Standout Starters: Starters set the tone with crisp beef short rib croquettes, hand-mixed steak tartare, and grilled prawns paired with Baker Bleu sourdough.
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The Victor Churchill Difference

Why discerning diners choose Victor Churchill for world-class steakcraft, immersive culinary theater, and unforgettable celebrations.

  • Ultra-Premium Cuts Cooked with Butcher Precision

    Prime cuts boast exceptional marbling, exact crust sears, and tenderness that dissolves effortlessly, complemented by house-made sauces and seasoned to butcher-level perfection.

    Steaks had both the beefiness and aroma you'd expect, enough fat and marbling to make it juicy and melt in your mouth tender while not overwhelmingly fatty.

    S.T

  • Integrated Luxury Butcher and Fine-Dining Experience

    Guests can dine in for a premier steak lunch or dinner and purchase retail dry-aged cuts, duck, and charcuterie directly from the adjoining butcher shop counter to take home.

    You can even buy raw steaks and liver parfait to take home—perfect for a DIY date night. Saw many locals picking up cuts—definitely trying this next time!

    Lily Anna

  • Interactive Open-Kitchen Horseshoe Bar Seating

    Front-row horseshoe bar seating wraps around the open kitchen, letting diners watch the chefs cook and converse freely with knowledgeable waitstaff.

    The first time we were here we were seated at the bar, which is a great experience and you can view the chefs in the kitchen cooking all the exquisite dishes in addition admiring the beautiful aesthetics of the room too!

    Thy Nguyen

  • Visual Theatre with Visible Dry-Aging Cabinets

    A prominent glass-encased dry-aging room displays hanging prime cuts and provides front-row theatrical viewing of butchers carving specialty meat.

    Watch butchers carve prime cuts behind glass—like a steak-themed aquarium.

    Zara Kaylee

  • Commemorative Touches for Milestone Occasions

    Milestone celebrations are met with personalized touches, complimentary birthday treats, and energetic hospitality that makes celebrations feel truly special.

    When it came to celebrating my partner's birthday, they went above and beyond to ensure it was special. They made it feel personal, thoughtful, and utterly memorable.

    Roisin Donnellan

  • Personalized Hospitality and Tailored Guidance

    Warm, highly attentive service and thoughtful menu guidance ensure guests feel completely pampered, welcomed, and cared for from the moment they arrive.

    He guided us through the menu perfectly, gave thoughtful recommendations that made our first visit feel like we were getting the absolute best of what Victor Churchill has to offer, and struck that rare balance of being incredibly professional while still warm and personable.

    Arden Lafforgue

The cuts and signature dishes that define the Victor Churchill dining experience

  • Zabuton Steak

    Zabuton melts in the mouth !! Too good !

    Lara Ryan

  • Beef Short Rib Croquettes

    the croquettes were a standout to me personally as I love the texture of crispy, crunchy, then a soft and smooth mash like center. The beef short rib inside? Delicious, salty, flavourful and as you'd imagine tender.

    S.T

  • Steak Tartare

    The appetisers were all fantastic—especially the steak tartare, which absolutely lived up to its high reputation in other reviews.

    Katherine Lau

  • Côte de Bœuf

    🥩 The Star: Côte de Bœuf (1kg) ✔️ Perfect marbling, thick-cut, cooked to juicy perfection

    Lily Anna

Other favorites

Sides, desserts, and bakery accompaniments crafted to complement the butcher experience

  • Profiteroles

    profiteroles for dessert, finished with warm chocolate drizzled at the table 🍫🔥

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  • Crème Brûlée

    That leaves dessert? Not usually my forte lol but I'll give the crown to the creme brulee without a second thought. Wish I had my own one rather than sharing and I know my mate felt the same way as he polished the plate.

    S.T

  • Roasted Mushrooms

    Roasted Mushrooms: Buttery, charred, umami bombs—shockingly the star of the night.

    Zara Kaylee

  • House Sourdough Bread

    Their sourdough was incredible—crispy on the outside, chewy and elastic on the inside. As a bread enthusiast, I was instantly hooked by that gorgeous gluten texture. We even bought a loaf to take home—huge and only $8, totally worth it!

    Zara Kaylee

Beyond the menu

Attentive culinary gestures and thoughtful service touches that elevate the dining experience.

  • Personalized Birthday Touches

    Staff prepare a complimentary birthday dessert to mark milestone occasions, personalizing celebrations and elevating special evenings.

  • Dedicated Menu and Cut Consultations

    Staff provide custom menu walkthroughs and cut selections, illustrating specific beef cuts and tailoring recommendations to diners' preferences.

  • Interactive Counter-Side Kitchen Views

    Dining at the curved bar offers direct conversations with staff and front-row viewing of open-kitchen cooking and carving.

  • Curated Tableside Mustard and Sauce Service

    Guests dining on steaks receive curated sauce flights and custom mustard pairings presented tableside to complement different marbled cuts.

Before you head over

Essential advice on reservations, seating choices, and retail butchery offerings

  • Book on the First of the Month

    Reservations fill up quickly well in advance; book right at 10:00 AM on the first of the month when slots open to secure your preferred date.

  • Choose Bar Seating for Open-Kitchen Views

    Opt for seats along the curved horseshoe counter to watch kitchen preparation, interact directly with staff, and enjoy dynamic dining energy.

  • Shop the Retail Butcher on Your Way Out

    Take advantage of the on-site butchery counter to purchase raw specialty cuts, fresh sourdough loaves, or house-made pâté before heading home.

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