Best Restaurants for Groups in Caulfield East

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Ascot ValeBrunswickCarltonCollingwoodDingley VillageDocklands

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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19 restaurants available nearby

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1. Elwood Bathers

4.7

Exceptional(1724)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Elwood

Booked 17 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.

2. Corner Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(348)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Richmond

Booked 20 times today

The beloved Corner Hotel is a cultural institution in the heart of Melbourne for lovers of all things music, sport and food.Only a short walk to Melbourne’s Olympic Park sporting precinct and regularly screening a variety of sporting blockbusters, the venue is also the perfect place to grab a pre or post-match bite.Choose from the extensive contemporary pub menu and situate yourself amongst the vibrant greenery of the newly renovated rooftop bar whilst sipping on a drink from the impressive cocktail list. The front bar also makes for a great late night destination, with resident DJs keeping the party going until the early hours of the morning whilst spinning a range of rock and dancefloor classics. A perfect place for any beer loving pub goer, the front bar also features a selection of exclusively stocked craft beers and locally brewed drops.

3. Banjo's Bistro

4.1

Excellent(13)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Malvern East

Booked 5 times today

NOW OPEN! Check us out today! We have a new and improved food and beverage offering from local hospitality heavyweights. Open Wednesday to Sunday.

4. The Kilburn

4.1

Excellent(41)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Beer Garden • Hawthorn

Booked 3 times today

Dear customers,We are so excited to reopen our doors and we can't wait to celebrate with you! You can rest assured that we are doing our best to adhere to the government guidelines for hospitality venues and we would like all our patrons to be aware of some changes. Please be aware that it is a very trying time for us. Service will not be what you have known and we appreciate your patience during this time. Please consider these changes we have implemented to keep our guests and staff safe.We will have a reduced menu during this period. All our food offering is currently made by Santoni pizzeria- due massive demand on their kitchen please be aware that we have been experiencing very large wait times on all food. We have just made the Spritz Garden available for bookings however please note that this area is only open until 11pm. We hope to see you soon, The Kilburn team

5. Star Wars Galactic Cafe

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3.1

Good(81)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Carlton

Booked 61 times today

Star Wars™ Galactic CafeMenu PolicyWelcome to our Star Wars-themed café, where every dish is crafted with precision to honor the galaxy’s most iconic flavors.To maintain the integrity of our Star Wars-themed experience, we do not allow changes to menu items. This includes removing, substituting, or altering ingredients.If you have a genuine medical condition or allergy, please inform our crew

6. Old Man Drew

4.7

Exceptional(256)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Ascot Vale

Booked 34 times today

At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.

7. Red Spice Road

4.6

Exceptional(588)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 20 times today

Red Spice Road has quickly become a much-loved Mebourne favourite. Serving contemporary South East Asian-style cuisine by Executive Chef John McLeay, the menu is comprised of banquet style shared mains. Enjoy an Asian-inspired cocktail under Australia's largest red lantern in our busing communal style restaurant or organise your next event in one of the three private dining rooms that we offer.

8. Residence

4.8

Exceptional(15)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• English • Parkville

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to Residence, a dining experience built on passion, innovation, and a deep respect for the hospitality industry. Founded by Nathen Doyle and Cameron Earl, Residence is more than just a restaurant—it is a space dedicated to education, creativity, and exceptional service.Nathen Doyle has spent over 20 years in hospitality, playing a pivotal role in launching venues such as Heartattack and Vine, Sunhands, and the events company Good Booze. Blind. His deep understanding of service and operations, combined with a passion for fostering the next generation of industry professionals, drives Residence’s mission forward.Cameron Earl’s career spans across renowned establishments like Carlton Wine Room, Almond Milk Co, Embla, Tommy Collins, and St. Ali. With extensive background in restaurant management, beverage curation, and hospitality innovation, Cameron brings a passionate approach to redefining industry standards and reshaping the future of the industry.

9. Waterslide Bar

4.8

Exceptional(126)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Southbank

Booked 3 times today

The Waterslide Bar is a fusion of old and modern, creating the pleasant impression of being somewhere familiar, yet new. It’s another of Melbourne’s typical best secret-bars; rather, it’s out there for everyone to enjoy and wanting to be enjoyed; bringing some sophisticated and delicious fun to the south side of the river. The Waterslide team, with its many years of experience has compiled unique beverage lists of the finest Whiskeys, Gins, Vodkas, Rums, Ciders, Cocktails and Craft beers.With the stunning million-dollar views of the Yarra River and of the city skyline, Waterslide is the ideal venue for corporate functions, product launches, birthday parties, anniversaries, EOFY functions and of course Christmas parties. Our spaces offer great flexibility with spaces ideal for groups between 10 and 20. Contact us if you have 10 or more guests.

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10. Panama Dining Room

4.3

Awesome(40)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Fitzroy

Booked 1 time today

A New York style loft warehouse offering spacious dining and picturesque views. Classic European cuisine with a modern Australian flair, coupled with an exciting and constantly changing wine and cocktail list. Perfect for date night, as well as that large table get-together; there's plenty of space for everyone!

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Rob
Gold Coast •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Was fun, but seemed to be lacking some magic, after eating at docking bay 7 and the cantina in Disney this seemed like it was a bit off the mark. In saying that, was not bad, just not “Wow”
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Star Wars Galactic CafePrice: Moderate• Café• Carlton
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3.1
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John
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
A stunning location on the beach with superb views. Food is very good and service mostly very good.
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Elwood BathersPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Elwood
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4.7
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bethany
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 9, 2025
We had such a great lunch before the footy on the weekend, Greta food service and atmosphere Thank you
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Corner HotelPrice: Moderate• Pub• Richmond
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4.7
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Laura
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
Basic venue but lovely outlook, friendly staff, delicious food and family friendly.
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Banjo's BistroPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Malvern East
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4.1
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jul 26, 2024
Great environment very few food options Service was good
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The KilburnPrice: Expensive• Beer Garden• Hawthorn
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4.1

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