It's a very, very long meal! I've eaten there like 5 times and all of them were far and away the longest of my life, for sure. I've eaten in the main dining room and the Queen Victoria room, and always done the wine pairing as well. I think that makes it last longer. Once or twice, I added an extra course, too, which also added to my length.
Remember, they don't rush you here. Also, there are several bread services as well, and they spend alot of time talking to you about all the courses and then you have a
sommelier, as well, if you do the wine pairing, and they talk to you as well.
For me, I am pretty sure it probably was around 4 hours, but then I really savored each course and engaged in conversation as well with both servers. I know it seems like a long time, but eating here is a bit like luxuriating in the most incredible bubble bath ever - you really don't ever want it to end! Between all the delectable food, the yummy wine, the harp music and then when they bring out the french press coffee, I think it is, it's an extraordinary evening for those that want to indulge in this sort of thing and love relaxing.
It's not for everyone, though. Both because of the price and the style of it. It's important for all to know going in the kind of evening you are in for, because it's definitely one that should only be had by those who would appreciate it. Many diners would probably be miserable and bored out of their minds by this sort of dining and pace. Me, I was in heaven.