Best Historic Restaurants in Mount Waverley

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchJapanese

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BaysideCity CentreEastern SuburbsInner City EastInner City NorthInner City South

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BrightonCarltonCollingwoodElwoodFitzroyGlen Waverley

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Accessibility

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25 restaurants available nearby

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1. Steak Ministry

4.2

Awesome(911)

$$$$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.

2. Star Wars Galactic Cafe

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3.1

Good(81)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Carlton

Booked 66 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

3. Attica

4.8

Exceptional(116)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Australian • Ripponlea

Booked 6 times today

We’re an Australian restaurant, both in location and in spirit.We celebrate the incredible, unique ingredients found in this country and the many rich and varied culinary cultures it’s fostered – beginning thousands of years ago with the First Peoples who call this land home.The experience you’ll have at Attica is informed by all of this, as well as the values we pursue each day: excellence, kindness, creativity and, of course, fun.We believe in the unique, the unexpected and the surprising – and we love to meet new people.

4. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1447)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 39 times today

Meatmaiden is an underground steakhouse and cocktail bar delivering a unique take on the classics.Hidden in the basement of the historic Georges Building, we strive to find the finest grass-fed, grain-fed and Wagyu beef for our custom-built grill and wood-fired smoker and dry-age select cuts in our meat cabinet.Premium steaks from incredible local producers with an ever-evolving lineup, seafood dishes such as our cult lobster mac cheese and modern, diverse menus stand alongside innovative house cocktails and a focused, energetic wine list.Look for the Maiden's face on Little Collins St, descend the metal stairs and discover our dark, seductive venue and individual approach to dining out in this rollicking homage to all things meat.

5. Yugen Dining

4.7

Exceptional(544)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • South Yarra

Booked 28 times today

Yugen redefines dining after dark. A promise of an experience where food, drink, and music continue well into the night. A subterranean setting with a refined industrial feel, offering dishes and beverages influenced by the cultural richness of Asia. Tradition met with the intuition of a contemporary flair.

A photo of Cecconi's Flinders Lane restaurant

6. Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.8

Exceptional(1220)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 29 times today

"Everything you want from a sophisticated city Italian restaurant is right here: atmosphere, admirable service, a menu long enough to allow for real choice, an expansive drinks list, flattering lighting, carpets and tablecloths to ensure that sound levels are low enough for a proper conversation."Enjoy signature dishes - Seafood linguine, Veal Cotoletta and signature steaks from the JosperOne Hat – THE AGE GOOD FOOD GUIDE2006 - 2023

7. Corner Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(348)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Richmond

Booked 15 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.

8. Elwood Bathers

4.7

Exceptional(1724)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Elwood

Booked 18 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.

9. Donovans

4.8

Exceptional(1755)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • St Kilda

Booked 24 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.

10. Ishizuka

4.9

Exceptional(51)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 8 times today

Awarded two hats at the 2025 Good Food Guide Awards, Ishizuka is renowned for its contemporary interpretation of Kaiseki—an elevated and intricate culinary art form, practiced exclusively by Japan’s most expert culinary master Katsuji Yoshino. Each Kaiseki meal is a multi-course journey that celebrates the integrity of seasonal ingredients, with a balance of flavours and textures that are as artistically presented as they are meticulously crafted.Designed by esteemed architecture and design practice Russell & George, Ishizuka was awarded Restaurant of the Year at the 2019 Frame Awards in Amsterdam, International Winner in the Australia & Pacific Restaurant category at the prestigious Restaurant & Bar Design Awards in London, and Restaurant Design of the Year at the 2018 Eat Drink Design Awards in Melbourne.

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Mario
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful experience for a special occasion. Looking forward to our next opportunity to experience Attica.
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AtticaPrice: Very Expensive• Australian• Ripponlea
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4.8
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Rob
Gold Coast •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 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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Eirene
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
An absolute favourite! Consistent amazing delivery lovely service and amazing value for money! Love love meatmaiden!
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MeatmaidenPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Patrick
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our experience was fantastic, we got greeted straight away and made our way down to our table, everyone that was working there was so welcoming and just added to the experience. Could be for any occasion and your experience will be great
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Yugen DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• South Yarra
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4.7
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Amin
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
The food was good , staff needed more training , but in general was ok
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Steak MinistryPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Glen Waverley
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4.2

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