50 Melbourne Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

by The OpenTable Team

Updated April 10, 2019

Whether you're taking mom out for a treat or enjoying a Sunday lunch with friends, these restaurants are perfect for Mother's Day. From kid-friendly favorites to brunch-worthy hotspots, we'll help you find the perfect place to celebrate.

Tinamba Hotel

4.8

4.8 (1093)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Tinamba

About the restaurant

Simon and Tania Johnson have owned Tinamba Hotel since October 2020 and feel honoured to be the custodians of the hotel’s proud heritage as they build upon a vision from previous owners, Brad Neilson, Damien Gannon, the Schoenmaeker and Whelan families.

Using the finest, locally grown fresh produce from local suppliers and working with the most talented chefs in the region is what the Johnsons believe sets Tinamba Hotel apart. The signature dishes deliver a truly memorable experience, served in a setting famously known as Gippsland’s favourite destination dining venue.

From the first-class dining experience within the dining room, lounge and conservatory, to the relaxed atmosphere in the Amba Bar and on the outdoor veranda, Simon, Tania and the Tinamba Hotel team provide the finest example of country hospitality for local and visiting customers alike.

Welcome to your Gippsland local. The award-winning Tinamba Hotel.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

Value for the money and a great place to meet friends for conversation

The Carlton Wine Room

4.7

4.7 (716)

$41 to $100

European

Carlton

About the restaurant

Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.

RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays.

OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather.

CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.

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BarryM

Dined 7 days ago

The new Summer Menu has a lot of interesting choices. We went with a selection of starters including the scallop tostadas which were all great. Flathead and wagyu were just beautiful for main course and the wines suggested by Travis were just a perfect match for the food and the service was excellent

Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.6

4.6 (766)

$41 to $100

Italian

South Melbourne

About the restaurant

Located in a historic corner building at 268 Park Street, Park Street Pasta & Wine is South Melbourne’s friendly neighbourhood pasta and wine bar from Italian Restaurateurs Luca Balbo & Lino Torre, combining their passion for food and experience in the hospitality industry.

Head chef Tommaso Bartoli whips up a creative menu that heavily draws on his Tuscan roots. Starting his career in the kitchens of Florence, he brings to Australia all the knowledge and passion for food that define with his personal style.

All our pasta is handmade in-house in the traditional ‘fatta a mano’ style. Our menu features inventive sharing plates, classic pasta dishes that nod to various parts of Italy, plus a few modern iterations, all reflective of seasonal quality produce. with a tidy selection of Italian, international and local wines to match.

We are located at 268 Park Street on the Corner of Park Street and Perrins St, just down from the iconic South Melbourne Town Hall.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Nov 29, 2023

Delicious food and great portion sizes (you don’t often get that when eating nice pasta). The service was also incredible.

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Experience

Pasta Mista Set Menu

St Andrews Beach Brewery

4.4

4.4 (1135)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Fingal

About the restaurant

The story of St Andrews Beach Brewery dates back to the early 2000’s, when our Co-founder Andrew Purchase built the racetrack on the property for the royal family of Australian horse racing – the Freedman Brothers. When the property became available in 2015, Andrew and Michael Freedman saw an opportunity that was too good to miss. With the infrastructure in place and with a story like no other, Andrew, Michael and their passionate team of co-owners set about turning the former stables into a truly unique brewery.

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HelenT

Dined 6 days ago

What an unexpectedly novel experience. Horse race themed with tables in stable like space and great selection of beers and snacks…The GF burrito bowl was great! All our requests were accommodated. This was much appreciated and made for a very pleasant afternoon. Thanks!!

Bluestone American BBQ

4.6

4.6 (648)

$40 and under

Barbecue

Coburg

About the restaurant

Bluestone American BBQ features a Latin American spin on authentic low and slow traditions from the US BBQ belt. Chef Alvaro Malel draws inspiration from his Uruguayan heritage, and his passion for cuisines from both American continents to reimagine smoked classics like Yearling Beef Short Rib with chimichurri, and Pit-Braised Pulled Lamb with salsa criolla and arepas.

His talent for bringing together the best of North and South American food traditions has been a drawcard for diners across Melbourne since the restaurant opened six years ago. He credits the success of Bluestone to his Uruguayan culture and heritage, which is all about “food, family and fire…BBQ is a feature of all my best memories. There’s no better way to celebrate milestones, or to just kick back and have fun with the people you love. Bluestone has always been about creating that experience for other people.”

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

The service was amazing and food incredible. Would highly recommend.

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Popular dish

Mac and Cheese

Popular dish

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Popular dish

Southern Fried Chicken

Graze Family Bistro

4.4

4.4 (254)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Sale

About the restaurant

Graze Bistro prides itself on great service, delicious locally sourced food and a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. Located at the Sale Show Grounds, our Bistro serves up some Aussie classics, house-made pastas and dessert, and some exceptional dishes you may not have tried, all washed down with a wide variety of premium drink choices.

Service always come with a smile and whether your going for a 3 course meal or a quick parma and a beer we will make sure we look after you, every time.

Open 11.30am - 2.00pm for lunch and 5.00pm - 8.00/8.30pm dinner as well as takeaway and pick up every evening. Call 5144 2148 to book your table now!

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TaylorB

Dined on Jan 1, 2023

We had a really nice meal here. The bistro was well presented, staff were very friendly, the venue overall was really well appointed and food delicious! We’ll be back any chance we get, thanks!

Waterfront Southgate

4.6

4.6 (1360)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Southbank

About the restaurant

Melbourne’s most iconic seafood bar and grill.

A true Melbourne experience with expansive views of the Yarra river and mesmerizing city lights.

Take in the stunning Melbourne sky line whilst enjoying our finest seafood and oysters expertly sourced directly from some of Australia’s best producers.

We are dedicated to the “sea to plate”, with daily visits to the market, selecting the very best oysters, pristine shellfish and the freshest local seafood.
Our “paddock to table” philosophy ensures we only source the highest quality of meats, bred from local Victorian farmers.

With over 100 years in hospitality, the Zampelis family welcomes you to enjoy a unique dining experience.

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BronwynD

Dined on Jan 1, 2023

Love their food and service is always good. Return many times

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Popular dish

Moreton Bay Bug Risotto

Popular dish

Line Caught Snapper & Leek Pie

Popular dish

Atlantic Salmon & Leek Wellington

Mercetta

4.4

4.4 (398)

$40 and under

Breakfast

Mornington

About the restaurant

We are a casual and bustling cafe in the heart of Main street, Mornington. With an emphasis on local produce, beer and wine and we serve breakfast all day and lunch from 11am.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 1 day ago

My friend and I were seated at a table which was in the sun, which was nice at first, but then we got hot. We asked the waitress if we could sit somewhere else and she was very helpful. We enjoyed our meal sitting under the trees out the back. Thankyou so much

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4.6

4.6 (1632)

$40 and under

Italian

St Kilda

About the restaurant

Rococo St Kilda's atmosphere is both seductive and vibrant, bustling and intimate. The place where Rococo’s signature antipasti boards and simple Italian flavours first came to be, it continues to attract diners from all over Melbourne some 10 years later. Set amongst some of Melbourne’s most loved sites – The Palais, The National Theatre and St Kilda beach to name a few – our expanded restaurant space is bigger than ever, yet remains cosy and flexible, with various spaces available for functions and plenty of nooks for private dining or close conversations.
Join us for a meal of many courses; a hearty breakfast to start the day, a jovial work lunch, a family get together or just a glass of wine to celebrate the end of a day. Oh and our Wood Fire Pizzas are a must. Enjoy the authenticity, quality and warm hospitality of modern Italy right here in Melbourne.
Al fresco outside seating also available.

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TeeBee

Dined on Jan 1, 2023

So pleased that it was open on a public holiday. I took some "senior"American friends and my adult children . The Americans thought it was fabulous ( just a bit too noisy). We had a most enjoyable evening.

Bhang

4.5

4.5 (554)

$41 to $100

Indian

Brunswick

About the restaurant

Bhang is a unique warehouse cocktail bar serving contemporary Indian fare off Sydney Rd in Brunswick exploring the many different flavours of India through food and drink. We have a cocktail for every occasion and taste, and dishes from all corners of India such as the Mangalorean inspired 'Kori Gassi', 'Kashmiri Trout' and Rajasthani 'Junglee Maas'. Come and try our Thali only available mid week (tues-thurs $25)

Bhang has an ample selection of vegan and gluten free items that compete equally in flavour and popularity with our charcoal meats and tandoor dishes. Bhang's wine and craft beer list showcase local producers, while our Indian inspired cocktails are an absolute must try.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Loved the food- so delicious and mouth watering. Perfect ambience. Everything was so perfect! They welcomed us with huge smile and the server was toooo good! She was super attentive, knowledgeable and prompt. Whole time she was smiling :) I highly recommend going to THE BHANG, they made the night special.

St Leonards Vineyard Kitchen

3.6

3.6 (77)

$40 and under

Café

Wahgunyah

About the restaurant

The menu at St Leonards Vineyard Kitchen changes with the season and is driven largely by what is fresh and locally available. Our dishes are a celebration of wine and food, we have therefore matched our menu with our premium wine offer so you can experience nothing but the best our local region and winery has to offer. If you are after something to share, then we recommend our Charcuterie & Cheese Platters or our Croquettes. For the kiddies, we have all the usual things kids just love. Whatever the occasion we can create a selection of relaxed options making it easy for you to unwind and enjoy the stunning views of St Leonards Vineyards and the Murray River National Park.

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GretaK

Dined on Jan 1, 2023

First visit in many years, we were not disappointed. Steak was amazing, cooked exactly how I like it, and of course the wines were wonderful, I can recommend the Rose.

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Experience

New Years Day Lawn Party

Experience

Cellar Door Tasting Experience

Coombe Yarra Valley

4.8

4.8 (2207)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Coldstream

About the restaurant

Once the home of Dame Nellie Melba, Coombe - The Melba Estate is a property with an unrivalled provenance. Seven acres of stunning gardens and beautifully appointed facilities in the restored motor house and clock tower offer a truly unique gourmet and cultural experience.

Located within the restored motor house and historic clock tower and under the helm of Chef Neil Cunningham, our restaurant serves Contemporary Modern Australian a la carte menu options.

An inspiring selection of seasonal and estate grown produce is on offer for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea 6 days a week.

The restaurant is modern, spacious yet intimate and overlooks the landscaped market-style courtyard of the beautifully restored facilities. The view from the conservatory is of the Coombe cottage garden ‘avenue’ and gives glimpses of the oldest swimming pool in Victoria.

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SarahG

Dined on Jan 1, 2023

Absolutely amazing!! We started our afternoon with a tasting with Roman who was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable. We then enjoyed an incredible lunch - food was delicious and we couldn’t fault the service We will definitely be back

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The Grand Hotel Warrandyte

4.2

4.2 (1151)

$40 and under

Pub

Warrandyte

About the restaurant

Best Outdoor Experience in Metro Victoria Winner 2022!

For full booking requirements, please head to our website to view all Booking Frequently Asked Questions.

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

The Grand is the perfect place to kick back with friends & family, order some wholesome pub food, take in the leafy views of Warrandyte nature & enjoy a great range of drinks while listening to live music.

Ensure you follow us on our social media platforms, to keep up to date with all the latest Grand news & menu updates - @grandwarrandyte

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

All good except not being able to get a coffee afterwards.....and not able to buy dry ginger. I also would have liked the venue to be open just a bit before our lunch booking to sit and wait for our party to arrive, and enjoy a drink while we waited.

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Popular dish

Herb & Parmesan Bobby Veal Schnitzel

Popular dish

Chicken Parmagiana

Greensborough RSL

4.5

4.5 (496)

$40 and under

Bistro

Greensborough

About the restaurant

Our Family-Friendly RSL Bistro has all your Club favorites, prepared with care by our kitchen team led by Dan O'Halloran. From our famous house-made chicken Parma, to our signature seafood crepe, we have the traditional bistro fare that will keep the whole family happy. Being an RSL member entitles you to members' prices on both food and beverage and special offers such as our member's nights.
If you are after a quick bite to eat while watching Fox sports you may want to try our lounge bar downstairs, with all sports on the big screen and a menu to suit.

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JuliaB

Dined on Nov 27, 2023

Lovely meal and fantastic customer service, overall our lunch was great

Wah Wah Gee

4.0

4 (1195)

$40 and under

Asian

Frankston

About the restaurant

Geelong’s waterfront dining adventure starts here at Wah Wah Gee. Swing by with your friends and take a journey through our collection of Asian inspired sharing dishes ranging from yummy dumplings, to spicy steamed buns and hearty curries – cleverly created by some of the best kitchen ninjas in town.

Here at Wah Wah Gee we’re passionate about creating quality, fresh, and fun sharing food at a great price, in a great location, with an even better atmosphere. Kick on after your feed at our rooftop bar, Wah Bah!

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FraserH

Dined on Jan 1, 2023

We were very impressed by the friendly staff and their attention to our food intolerances to Garlic and Gluten and the restaurant having dedicated menus for it with a good selection. The food was great and will be back to try more. We loved the look and finishes of the place inside and out and of course the view is amazing.

Healesville Hotel

3.6

3.6 (288)

$40 and under

Pub

Yarra Valley

About the restaurant

A bit of country hospitality

Old-world charm, culinary innovation, and local produce...The Healesville Hotel in the heart of the Yarra Valley is always in tune with the seasons, making it a year-round favourite for locals and tourists on the winery trail. Beyond the Edwardian building itself, the restaurant is a stunner when it comes to rustic and honest cooking.

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BillS

Dined on Nov 26, 2023

Excellent well priced food and wine! Great venue! ——————/———-122-/————/////——/—/————-1

radii restaurant & bar

4.1

4.1 (72)

$41 to $100

Australian

East Melbourne

About the restaurant

‘Thoughtfully sourced. Carefully served.’
Our restaurant menu focuses on seasonal, fresh, artisan ingredients with a European flavour.
We source our meat products from local game and meat specialists who offer premium grass-fed meat cuts.
Vegetables hail from local market gardens and our seafood is sustainable with off the boat fish from Port Phillip Bay
and beyond.
The honey produced from our rooftop bees is a star ingredient in some of our desserts to finish your meal.
Showcasing the best produce harvested in our beautiful state of Victoria and farming regions of wider Australia,
the provenance of our ingredients is our focus.

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LeonardI

Dined on Nov 18, 2019

The radii restaurant & bar in the hotel offered a pleasant atmosphere and decor during our dinner reservations. The presentation and plating of our meal was well presented and the duck I had was cooked perfectly, tantalizing the tastebuds with each bite.