Now Open: With Stoke-Grill, Stokehouse Has Brought Its Match-Winning Seafood and Steak to Marvel Stadium
Serving up the best of the surf above the turf, the goals kicked on these plates match the on-ground action.
No one's denying a meat pie and a box of chips hit hard at the footy. But that doesn't mean you can't indulge in something a little more refined from time to time. Enter Stoke-Grill, the latest addition to the Premium Members Dining offering within the Medallion Club at Marvel Stadium. Guided by the same team behind beachy dining institutions Stokehouse and Stokehouse Pasta & Bar, expect bold flavours and premium produce as you catch the game.
Centred on flame-kissed cuts and fresh seafood, the menu resonates with the heat of the grill, designed to pair perfectly with the stadium's prime-time energy. Even budding grill masters who usually fire up the barbecue in the backyard for the big game will have to admit the grill-led cuisine at Stoke-Grill rises above their efforts on the tongs. With a host of signature dishes to explore, Stoke-Grill's concept focuses on bringing the surf to the turf of Marvel Stadium.
"Creating a concept specifically for Marvel Stadium has been inspiring. Around the world, stadiums are delivering world-class, premium dining experiences, so we're excited to be a part of that at Marvel, and to deliver a dining experience that matches the excitement of what's happening out on the field," says Stokehouse Precinct Executive Chef Jason Staudt.
Highlights include a 300-gram whole prime rib roast with smoked bone marrow and salsa verde; seared John Dory with leek top mustard and caviar butter sauce; a 500-gram grain-fed bone-in dry-aged sirloin; and half or whole southern rock lobster tail served with chilli and lime butter. Plus, the sides take a soaring grab above the usual footy fare, with shoestring fries paired with tarragon aioli, and triple-cooked potatoes matched with burnt oregano.
The smaller plates hit the mark too, with Stoke-Grill bringing match-winning dishes from Stokehouse to the stadium, including its iconic saltbush and vinegar potato cake; mixed crudo, tuna, kingfish, market fish with olive and marjoram dressing; and a spanner crab dog with lime and coconut. Before the siren sounds, dig into crowd-pleasing desserts like the Stokey date pudding, served with vanilla ice cream and butterscotch.
"Stokehouse is one of Melbourne's foremost dining institutions and is synonymous with premium fine dining — making it right at home within the Medallion Club. We couldn't be happier to welcome the team to Marvel Stadium, collaborating with us to create a memorable dining experience in Stoke-Grill that I know our members, guests and partners will love," says Scott Fitzgerald, General Manager of Marvel Stadium.
Stoke-Grill is now open at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club. Head to the website for more information.
Images: Arianna Leggiero
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