Jensens
ProHighlights
- The Cellar, an enclosed private dining room for up to 20, lined with a wine wall
- Own bar and a dedicated waiter for the group, plus a screen and speakers
- Minimum spend from $3,000, with two or three course menus from $110 per person
About Jensens
Jensens is a restaurant and bar in Kareela Village on Freya Street, run by chef and owner Carl Jensen. He opened his first Jensen's at Sylvania in the 1980s, and returned to the name in 2017 with a menu that mixes retro favourites from his earlier restaurants with modern cooking methods: steaks, fresh seafood, pizzas and share plates of antipasti. The main restaurant is split into several areas, including an atrium, booths, a lounge and an indoor terrace. For a private event the space to book is The Cellar, a fully enclosed room set away from the main dining floor and lined with a boutique wine wall. It holds a maximum of 20 guests and comes with its own bar for the group's exclusive use and a waiter looking after the table. Designer furniture and fittings give it a polished feel, and there is a screen with speakers for presentations or speeches, which makes it work for a corporate lunch as well as a milestone birthday or anniversary dinner. The Cellar runs on a minimum spend that changes with the day and meal, and a set private dining menu. Guests get chef's selection canapés on arrival, house-made breads for the table and a two or three course signature menu with five choices at each course. Drinks are charged on consumption, and you can pre-select beers and wines; BYO isn't allowed in The Cellar. A $500 deposit secures the booking, final numbers are due 72 hours ahead, and a 5% service charge is added to the bill.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests fit in The Cellar?
The Cellar takes a maximum of 20 guests. The main restaurant takes bookings of up to 16, and bigger groups there may be split across two tables.
What is the minimum spend for The Cellar?
It is $3,000 for Sunday dinner, Wednesday dinner and Thursday lunch or dinner, $3,200 for Friday and Saturday lunch or dinner and Sunday lunch, and $3,500 throughout December. Major calendar dates can differ.
What does the private dining menu cost?
Two courses are $110 per person and three courses are $120 per person. Both include canapés on arrival and house breads for the table.
Can we bring our own wine?
No. BYO isn't available for functions in The Cellar. Drinks are charged on consumption, and you can choose some beers and wines in advance.
How do I secure a booking?
A non-refundable $500 deposit is due within seven days of a tentative booking. Final numbers are needed 72 hours before, dietary needs 48 hours before, and a 5% service charge is added to the final bill.
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Jonathan Chan
5 months ago
Wonderful service and staff. The food was amazingly delicious. A well thought out menu with passionately cooked dishes. The beef tartare was definitely a highlight and so too was the berry soufflé. Come on designated day…
Brad Cole
5 months ago
First time dining at Jensens. Without doubt, the most delicious meal I have enjoyed for a very long time. The special was the streamed dumplings which was my entree and they were incredible. The barramundi was cooked per…
James H
a month ago
Jensens is a beautiful restaurant hidden in a small shopping centre in Kareela. We went for the set menu (3 course) for $59.00 pp. The food was delicious, although the brik chicken was a little bland and needed something…
Ronnie Foo
5 months ago
We decided to check out this restaurant after spotting all the rave reviews on Facebook, and the menu looked really appealing. We ended up ordering the Lime Coconut Salted Squid, Crispy Skin Barramundi, and the prawns an…
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