Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Eastern Suburbs

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Eastern Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Hamlet Mount Waverley

4.7

4.7 (101)

$40 and under

Café

Mount Waverley

About the restaurant

Hamlet is your new corner spot in Mount Waverley.
Featuring specialty coffee, a modern all-day breakfast and lunch menu, pastries and takeaway savoury treats.
With plenty of indoor and outdoor space to sit back, relax and focus on the good times.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on May 17, 2025

Good food, good service and nice location and decor.

81 Bistro & Taphouse

4.4

4.4 (386)

$41 to $100

Australian

Berwick

About the restaurant

EightyOne is located in the Village of Berwick.
Live music / Bistro / Taphouse

Please be aware that you will have only stools for High top tables and if you are reserving an outdoor table it will be open to the elements. If it is too cold, too hot, too wet or too windy, you are under no obligation to take your booking, but unfortunately there may not be a table available inside if you change your mind.

Top review

Kyla

Dined on May 3, 2025

We have been visiting here four times with my family, for special occasions. We travel from Mt Martha, Morialloc, Seaford, Werribee, Gippsland meeting here as a neutral place in Berwick. I love the fantastic service from the owner and staff here, everyone is so happy and friendly. They even have entertainment on the weekends from 2-5pm, which I think brings the atmosphere to this place very relaxing. We have booked here for next week Mothers Day. Highly recommend to all my family and friends. Keep up the good work Kyla

The Cellar Door @ The Farm

4.8

4.8 (221)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Warrandyte

About the restaurant

The Yarra Valley truly starts at Cellar Door @ The Farm. Only 30 minutes from Melbourne, our dog-friendly cellar door is the perfect place to enjoy cheese and wine, and learn about the Yarra Valley from our Wine Specialists in the Cellar Door.

Our philosophy is all about making wine accessible and easy to enjoy. You'll taste from vineyard sites across the Valley, and learn how location impacts the perfect drop.

Visit us for a wine tasting, or order some cheese and wine from the Cellar Door which you are welcome to enjoy while overlooking the vineyard. If you're lucky, you might meet one of our wine dogs.

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Tina

Dined on May 25, 2025

Loved our lunch together. Attentive and friendly staff great communication leading up to our event. Great food.

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Experience

Patio | Table Side Tasting | Table Service

Experience

Patio | Wine + Dine | Table Service

Experience

Farmhouse | Indoor Seating | Table Service

QT Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (60)

$41 to $100

Vietnamese

Glen Iris

About the restaurant

National Awards for Excellence Vietnamese Restaurant 2024 & 2022 by Restaurant & Catering Association, A Gold & Silver medal for Restaurants Challenge 2024 & 2023 by Australian Culinary Federation.

Founded in 2017, QT' Kitchen has quickly become an institution in Glen Iris, Ashburton, Camberwell and surrounding suburbs of Melbourne.

The team hopes to please every customer with superb front of house service, a creative, delicious menu and a bustling ambience that is warm & welcoming. Functions are held regularly in the 90 seat space where family and friends come together to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, school friendships and much more.

Bookings are recommended although apart from our busiest times on Friday & Saturday night you can generally find a table in our spacious venue.

We can't wait to serve you.

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Jedda

Dined 4 days ago

Outstanding evening celebrating a birthday. Food was excellent and beautifully presented. Service attentive and quick. Will definitely visit again.

Holy Basil Thai

4.9

4.9 (782)

$41 to $100

Thai

Croydon

About the restaurant

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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SandraVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Enjoyed a beautiful fresh and tasty meal with a group of friend’s. The service was wonderful, with happy and professional staff that were very helpful.

Julia's

4.5

4.5 (141)

$41 to $100

Pizzeria

Ringwood North

About the restaurant

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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Kate

Dined 3 days ago

We had a fantastic dinner, the food was delicious, the service was great, the staff were attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend

Grazia Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1133)

$41 to $100

Italian

Glen Iris

About the restaurant

Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.

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Kevin

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food, excellent service, very friend staff.

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The Grand Hotel Warrandyte

4.6

4.6 (1293)

$40 and under

Pub

Warrandyte

About the restaurant

Triple M's 'Best Pub of Melbourne' Winner 2024!
For full booking requirements, please head to our website to view all Frequently Asked Questions.

What's On Weekly:
- Trivia Tuesdays from 7:15PM
- Thirsty Thursday 7PM – 10PM
- Friday Night Meat Tray
- Live Music Sunday Sessions 3PM – 6PM

The Grand Hotel in Warrandyte, a multi-award winning pub, situated opposite the picturesque Yarra River in Warrandyte.

Independently owned with a strong community focus. We are all about offering a fun, happening environment for all to enjoy.

We pride ourselves on great drinks, food, service and a stunning venue that has been restored to its former glory in a tasteful yet modern manner.

Be it a catch up with the mates to catch the live game on the big screens, family celebrations, or a function in one of our 3 stunning spaces, we have got you covered.

Stunning indoor and outdoor spaces with views of leafy Warrandyte to be enjoyed all year round – we are proud of what we offer to our community.

Top review

Kerrie

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely dining experience. Disappointing that we were unable to purchase a coffee after lunch, we have never come across that in all of our hotel dining.

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Experience

Trivia Tuesdays

Rowanos Restaurant - Croydon

4.6

4.6 (60)

$40 and under

Italian

Croydon South

About the restaurant

We welcome you to Rowanos Restaurants, a family owned & run Italian-inspired dining experience nestled in the heart of Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs.

Our story began with a passion for authentic Italian cuisine and a desire to create a local, welcoming space where families and friends can come together to enjoy delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Our goal is simple: we want you to feel at home. This approach has grown us to three venues, all of which share the philosophy of community & contribution.

Whether you're joining us for a special occasion or simply craving a comforting bowl of homemade gnocchi on your way home, our friendly & long-standing staff are dedicated to providing you with exceptional service & brilliant flavours Join us at Rowanos Restaurants be a part of our growing family of food lovers who appreciate the simple pleasures in life - good company and great food.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our love for Italian cuisine, close to home. "

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Amanda

Dined 7 days ago

First time visiting, staff very attentive. Meal was able.to be modified from menu. Staff were freindly and efficient. Food tasted delicious. Good value for money.

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Experience

2-for-1 Cocktails | every Friday all night long

Experience

Kids eat free | Monday - Thursday

Code Five

4.5

4.5 (143)

$40 and under

Australian

Wheelers Hill

About the restaurant