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1. Micawber Tavern
4.2
Awesome(815)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Belgrave
Booked 33 times today
An English Tavern located in the Dandenong Ranges, serving warm meals and cold beer. With a fireplace inside and a massive beer garden, we are an all year around venue perfect for all occasions.
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2. Pig & Whistle Tavern - Olinda
4.7
Exceptional(948)
Price: Expensive
• British • Olinda
We are a family owned, traditional English tavern nestled away in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Boasting 16 taps, great wines, an extensive spirit selection and a tried and tested no nonsense menu. There is no doubt that The Piggy will make you feel at home.
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3. Sketti Knox
4.2
Awesome(40)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wantirna South
Booked 2 times today
A fun and quirky family restaurant, offering a modern take on Italian cuisine. Where traditional flavours meet funky combinations, Sketti’s playful menu brings the Mediterranean straight to the burbs in an exciting new concept. A dining experience that's full of surprises and delights.
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4. Nevedya
4.9
Exceptional(304)
Price: Expensive
• South Indian • Upwey
Booked 2 times today
Nevedya is Food for the Spirit, an organic plant-focussed restaurant & cafe in the Dandenong Ranges outside Melbourne. We serve wholefood vegetarian and vegan world cuisine with flavours from India, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and beyond. Our ingredients are healthy, ethical, organic, seasonal and showcase produce from local farms and growers.Run by husband and wife duo Daniel and Shakti, it is an experience to bring you back to your true self. The food is a cleansing experience of reconnecting to nourishment at its untainted roots.All the food is designed and created by female head chef Shakti Iyer with intention to nurture, transform and heal.Inspired by Indian restaurants, Ayurveda and our travels throughout the world expect to taste our famous Ayurvedic khichadi, Sri Lankan masala dosa, world fusion tapas, plant-based all day breakfasts and our amazing organic and healthy desserts!
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5. SL Coconut Tree
4.7
Exceptional(93)
Price: Moderate
• Sri Lankan • Wantirna South
Booked 4 times today
Sri Lankan Coconut Tree brings authentic, flavoursome Sri Lankan and Thai food to Melbourne, prepared by our world-renowned chef using only the freshest in-season ingredients and the perfect combination of spices in every dish.
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6. Kelly's Bar & Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(75)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Olinda
Booked 2 times today
A cozy log cabin with large open fire situated in the heart of the Dandenong’s, Kelly's is the perfect place for any occasion.Whether it's having a nice warm meal in front of the fire or a nice cold beer on a hot summers day. We have a large selection of Australian craft beers on tap and a wonderful wine list to match made up with some amazing local wines.Kelly's is well known for our steaks, burgers and parmas, however we have so many more options to choose from including some vegan and vegetarian options, as well as our wholly home made dessert menu.
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7. Maria Cafe
4.3
Awesome(147)
Price: Moderate
• Cafe Dining • Upwey
Booked 3 times today
Oh hola, we are Maria - your local on Main Street, Upwey.
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8. Julia's
4.4
Awesome(106)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Ringwood North
Booked 20 times today
Welcome to our family-friendly neighbourhood pizzeria, the perfect spot for delicious food and good times.Our menu features a wide variety of mouth-watering pizzas crafted with the freshest ingredients and baked to perfection. In addition to our pizzas, we offer homemade pasta, juicy burgers, and much more!We have a selection of ice-cold beers on tap and expertly crafted cocktails. We also have a small private dining room in the old bank safe, providing a unique and intimate setting.Bookings are open now!
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9. Steak Ministry
4.3
Awesome(894)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Glen Waverley
Booked 18 times today
Steak Ministry is the definitive response to the long-unanswered cry for a steak expert in Glen Waverley. Specialising in prime cuts of meat, and using only the best methods to prepare and serve them, we are dedicated to deliver a steak experience like no other. Whether you are a lover of a tender sirloin, or a connoisseur of a seared T-bone with its pink middle, or have a taste for the marbled flavour of a ribeye or Scotch fillet, we are certain that we can deliver it to your table, done to your liking.
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10. Holy Basil Thai
4.9
Exceptional(754)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Croydon
Booked 17 times today
Holy Basil in Croydon Victoria has a very simple vision, to bring wholesome, delicious and exciting food to the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Our dream at Holy Basil was to create an exciting diner in the Eastern suburbs where people can relax, come together, have fun and enjoy proper homemade food in a very inclusive environment. We are proud to deliver 100% vegan and Vegetarian options at Holy Basil, use free-range eggs and source only sustainably caught seafood as well as a range of other exciting meals with 95% of the menu being gluten free.At Holy Basil we make our own curry pastes, sauces, desserts, chilli jam, and roti.We happily use gluten free soy and 100% pure fish sauce.We greatly appreciate your support in choosing to dine at Holy Basil. Chefs Duncan Robertson and Julia Robertson look forward to seeing you.

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  • Michelle
    Victoria •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I’m a local and a regular at Micawbers Tavern. Always enjoyable.
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    Micawber TavernPrice: Moderate• Pub• Belgrave
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    4.2
  • Ross
    Canberra •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The food, service, and vibes were all immaculate as always. Will be back asap.
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    Bodega UndergroundPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Melbourne CBD
    •
    4.4
  • Joelle
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 21 Feb 2025
    This was our first time at SL Coconut Tree and thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was excellent - food was great - overall a great experience - highly recommended.
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    SL Coconut TreePrice: Moderate• Sri Lankan• Wantirna South
    •
    4.7
  • Andrew
    Melbourne •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 25 Jan 2025
    We were a service for three people and had a nice table in the courtyard dining area. We had been there previously but had a table inside. Tables were well spaced and comfortable. Ordered Nachos as an entree between us. This was a small mistake as the serve was large and delicious. We overindulged a little. For mains we had the Trio of Tacos, Blanco Curry Chicken and the Lamb Cutlets. A wide variety was available on the menu for all tastes. The serves were again sizable. We struggle a little to finish then after the Nachos. Our service person was helpful and all food and drinks were delivered in a timely manner. The mains arriving just as we finished our Nachos. Overall the meal cost just under $150 for the food and drinks. My sister complimented the frozen margarita she had. Pleasant company, good meal.
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    Benzina CantinaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Preston
    •
    4.4

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