Best Casual Restaurants in Montrose

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Eastern SuburbsYarra Valley Ranges

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BelgraveBoroniaChirnside ParkColdstreamCroydonCroydon South

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1. Paperbark Cafe

4.5

Awesome(323)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Montrose

Booked 26 times today

Nestled in the scenic foothills of Dandenong Ranges is highly acclaimed Paperbark Café that celebrates the flavours and nutritious qualities of Australian bush foods.Paperbark Café will provide you with a warm and friendly retreat where you can enjoy an indulgent breakfast, lunch, morning or afternoon tea.

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2. Chirnside Park Country Club

4.3

Awesome(238)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Chirnside Park

Booked 8 times today

Family friendly bistro with sports bar and entertainment lounge

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3. Dainton Taphouse Croydon

4.3

Awesome(178)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Croydon

Booked 9 times today

Our Croydon Taphouse is open to the public five days a week from Wednesday to Sunday. Enjoy a range of core and limited Dainton releases, as well as a locally-sourced cider, all expertly poured from our 14 custom taps.We've got a great selection of local wines and spirits, as well as a food menu that includes mouth-watering burgers and delicious share plates.We've always got something exciting happening, from weekly trivia nights to limited edition beer releases.Please note although there is some cover in the Beer Garden, if there is rain we will do our best to move you inside but we can't guarantee a table, also the tables for 2 are barrel tables with no cover. **Please note our kitchen closes at 7:30pm on Sundays**

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4. Rowanos Restaurant - Croydon

4.6

Exceptional(62)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Croydon South

Booked 9 times today

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. "

5. Locavore Studio

5.0

Exceptional(61)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Lilydale

The Locavore experience brings a collective of passionate foodies, coffee enthusiasts and hospitality professionals together to create something pretty special. Situated the lower end of Lilydale in a beautiful heritage building, built in the late 1880s, we offer a distinctive dining & food store experience. Thoughtfully curated local produce, coffee roasted onsite and professional service makes for a truely transformative dining experience.Cooking brings us together, and it continues to create communities ― and with community comes feelings of connection and happiness.Locavore Studio is based on the concept of “Produced within 100kms of consumption”.Sustainability moving into the future is at the forefront of our minds and we are taking important steps to look after our planet and community moving forward. With relationships with local farmers, specialty artisan suppliers and butchers, our goal is to minimise our environmental footprint as best we can for a better future.

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6. Kelly's Bar & Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(82)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Olinda

Booked 14 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.

7. Platter Pantry

4.7

Exceptional(151)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Croydon

Booked 3 times today

Visit the unique and cozy Platter Pantry Fromagerie Cafe, nestled in the heart of Croydon. This quaint French inspired venue is a special place to dine with friends, loved ones and family. You will feel as though you have taken a little trip to Paris while sitting and enjoying the stunning fresh high end foods on offer, made with local and imported produce.Whether it be a fabulous Coffee, a freshly made lemonade scone, all day breakfast, a chicken baguette or a fine cheese board, you will feel in heaven when dining here! Come and say hello, we would love to have you!

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8. The Acorn Bar & Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(243)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • The Basin

Booked 5 times today

We welcome you to join us in our beautifully renovated restaurant and bar for a great meal, a catch up with friends and family or even just a drink after work or on a beautiful and sunny afternoon on a Sunday. We are open for Dinner Wednesday to Sunday from 5.30pm and open for lunch on Sunday from 12pm to 2pm (bookings for dinner or lunch are essential) Large booking or special occasion?? Contact Anne-Marie on 9762 8668 or functions@theacorn.com.au for more information If you are unable to book online, please call us on 03 9762 8668 as we may have had a cancelation or can put you on a wait list.There is no need to make a booking for Drinks and welcome you to come in.**Please note a 15% surcharge will apply on all public holidays - we thank you for your understanding**

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9. Rowanos Restaurant - Chirnside Park

4.6

Exceptional(56)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chirnside Park

Booked 8 times today

10. Hop Hen Brewing

4.7

Exceptional(137)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Lilydale

Booked 2 times today

Please note: If you planning to arrive on the same day as your booking, please call the brewery to ensure we have received your booking.Thank you.Hop Hen Brewing is a family owned and operated brewery with a focus on hand crafted local beer. The taproom has a variety of beers brewed onsite and also stocks Yarra Valley wines and cider. Delicious pizzas and cheese platters are also on offer.

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SharynVIP
Melbourne •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
My annoyance is the frequency of text message, email and phone calls to confirm booking. I realise that many people make a booking and not turn up. But really, if I was not attending, I would advise.
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Chirnside Park Country ClubPrice: Moderate• Australian• Chirnside Park
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4.3
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Deb
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
Loved everything about this place. The food was so tasty. Shared platters, salads, potacos, nachos. Yummy. Love the ambience and the live music. The guy even sang happy birthday to my friend as I requested on really short notice. So grateful. She loved it. Friendly and helpful staff. My party all said we’d come back again. ✅✅✅
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Dainton Taphouse CroydonPrice: Moderate• Australian• Croydon
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4.3
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Geoff
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 25, 2025
Very good selection of dishes. Great service, excellent food. Good drinks selection. A solid choice when dining out.
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Rowanos Restaurant - CroydonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Croydon South
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4.6
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Pamela
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 25, 2025
It was beautiful- wonderful staff - lovely food and a magnificent garden and gift shop
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Paperbark CafePrice: Moderate• Australian• Montrose
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4.5
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Anthony
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
We had a lovely dinner at Locavore for Valentine's Day. All the dishes we had were so delicious and well cooked. The matching wines we had with them were very nice too. The staff were friendly and attentive. We will definitly be back again. It is a little gem in Lilydale. Highly recommended.
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Locavore StudioPrice: Expensive• Australian• Lilydale
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5

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