Best Lunch Restaurants in Elsternwick

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1. Copycat Bar & Restaurant

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4.6

Exceptional(57)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Elsternwick

Booked 13 times today

Inspired by Italian dining, Copycat serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday and lunch on the weekends. Heroed by a menu that evolves with the seasons, we believe simple food made from quality ingredients makes for a great time out. Combining the best parts of a sultry bar and a passionate kitchen, we’ve created a dining experience that makes us one of Elsternwick’s favourite restaurants. Come for the food, stay for the drinks, and return over and over.

2. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1174)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 53 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

3. Elwood Bathers

4.7

Exceptional(1708)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Elwood

Booked 20 times today

Bayside restaurant and event venue open daily from 9:00am for takeaway coffees & juices, and from 11:30am onwards for dine in. Passionate about friends, family and community.

4. Grazia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1108)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glen Iris

Booked 61 times today

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

5. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(739)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 56 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

6. Suzie Q

4.6

Exceptional(150)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Windsor

Booked 45 times today

Suzie Q was unapologetically rebellious, alluring and ahead of her time. Bathed in the red glow of oriental charm, her underground chinese restaurant was a well-kept secret by those in the know during the 80’s in downtown San Francisco; a hidden gem drawing people in from across the city with her timeless dishes and unforgettable ambiance. Suzie Q embodies the indulgence of this rich legacy, re-imagined through a modern lens and coupled with retro oriental charm, classic chinese fare and contemporary cocktails.

7. Donovans

4.8

Exceptional(1735)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • St Kilda

Booked 25 times today

Welcome to Donovans - our ‘house on the beach’ and home we love to share. Donovans is located on the St.Kilda beach front offering guests a memorable dining experience in Melbourne. With a bay side view, beautiful Mediterranean inspired food and the special relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, Donovans is where you will feel at home.Donovans’ exciting menu has been developed our intimate knowledge of modern Mediterranean cooking. The menu is extensive with a modern mix of favourite dishes emphasising the best local produce. Donovans also offers an extensive wine list of Australian and imported wines and an eclectic mix of cocktails.

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8. Hochi Mama Richmond

4.7

Exceptional(1193)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Richmond

Booked 50 times today

After being the ‘life-of-the-party’ in downtown CBD for the last six years, Mama’s ready to kick-start another exciting new venture in the wild, wild East! And where better for this Tiger Mama to roar than the vibrant South-East Asian hub of flavour and culture that is Swan Street, Richmond! Mama's second-coming will be servin' you Eastside excellence! – but this sequel is just as good as the original! We’re beyond ecstatic to share this new space with the public and bring the Richmond tiger cubs some of Mama’s lovin’! The trademark of Mama’s dining experience is the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering! Patrons can bask in all the zingy and fiery flavours in Mama’s repertoire – indulging in a selection of our drool-worthy smaller, larger, and sides dishes – for an affordable spend per diner at $44.50 each!

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9. Ripponlea Food and Wine

4.7

Exceptional(176)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Ripponlea

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to Ripponlea Food & Wine, a local modern European restaurant in the heart of Ripponlea village. Creating signature flavours & personalised service is our passion and we’re all about comfort, style & a little bit fancy without the fuss.

10. Lulu Dining

4.5

Awesome(46)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Malvern

Booked 9 times today

Lulu is a neighbourhood restaurant.We offer daily hand made pasta and pizza with simplicity and quality at the core. We have a considered wine offering that is focused on Italian varieties. We want to be a venue which can be visited multiple times a week a snack and wine, birthday lunch or dinner. We operate Wednesday to Sunday, featuring pizza, pasta and snacks all designed to share. Our opening hours are:Wednesday: 5pm - 10pmThursday: 5pm - 10pm Friday Lunch: 12pm - 4pmFriday Dinner: 5pm - 10pmSaturday Lunch: 12pm - 4pmSaturday Lunch: 5pm - 10pmSunday Lunch: 12pm - 5pmWhilst reservations are recommended, we will always have some tables put aside for walk ins

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Chris
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always delicious, great atmosphere and fabulous attentive and fun staff. Overall excellent
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Mount Erica HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Prahran
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4.7
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Lisa
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Gorgeous traditional food, very much like home in taste but with restaurant style. Loved it.
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Grazia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glen Iris
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4.8
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Jessica
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 30, 2025
Food is always delicious and service by friendly staff appreciated
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Copycat Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Australian• Elsternwick
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4.6
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Sandra
Melbourne •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 28, 2025
One of the most consistent restaurants for beautifully presented and prepared meals, accompanied by professional, friendly service always. Defies the old adage great views = ordinary, expensive food. Certainly a favourite in our household.
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Elwood BathersPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Elwood
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4.7
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Marina
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on Apr 25, 2025
Food was great. Dessert was a let down (tart + panna cotta did not taste fresh at all).
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5

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