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Big Pig Canteen

4.4 (829)
$40 and under
Barbecue
35 Ebden street, Moorabbin, AU-VIC 3189

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
Big Pig Canteen brings Authentic BBQ to the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Situated in a large warehouse in Moorabbin, with easy parking at night and a wide range of rotating craft beer and cocktails, Big Pig Canteen is perfect for large groups and families wanting to have a little room to enjoy the fantastic atmosphere.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matt Frith
  • Catering
    Food is ordered at the counter and delivered to the tables. Nearly everything is gluten free, and special function menus are required for parties of over 12 people. Enjoy craft beer sourced from local brewers while digging in to your favourite platters of reasonably priced BBQ with friends out in the beer garden or in the spacious interior.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Moorabbin
  • Parking details
    Parking at night easy on the street at night, and there are also 10 spots out the back of the restaurant on Bignell Rd.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mid Week Burgers

    A$20.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Mid-Week Burgers at Big Pig – Wednesdays & Thursdays from 5pm Kick the mid-week slump in the buns with any burger + chips for just $20! Available every Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm. Whether you're a classic beef lover or into something a little more saucy like the Brisket and Kransky (Bransky) or Buffalo Chicken Burger, we've got one with your name on it. Dine in only – no forks required.
    Mid Week Burgers Photo
  • Shaker Bag Wednesdays

    A$10.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Get your hands dirty (in the best way) with our Shaker Bag Wednesdays! Crispy fried chicken, tossed in a DIY shaker bag loaded with bold flavour, holding in the heat and juicy-ness. Pick your sauce adventure: Buffalo, Honey Mustard, Tennessee-style BBQ, or Frank's RedHot. It’s saucy, fun, and finger-lickin’ good — perfect for midweek cravings. 8 Pieces for $10!
    Shaker Bag Wednesdays Photo
  • Protein Night

    A$40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Protein Night at Big Pig – Every Thursday Calling all gym junkies, carnivore crusaders, and low-carb legends! Big Pig's Protein Night is your weekly excuse to go all-in on meat. Grab a mate (or don’t share) and dig into our Meat Lovers Platter for 2 – stacked with juicy, slow-cooked BBQ favourites – for just $80. Half serves available for the solo savages. No buns, no sides, just pure protein power.
    Protein Night Photo

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What 829 people are saying

Big Pig Canteen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Southern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Big Pig Canteen impresses with "amazing food," "great atmosphere," and a "friendly" service team. Ideal for families, it offers "great value for money" alongside a wide selection of drinks. While some visits have been less consistent, many diners highlight its "consistently delicious" offerings and enjoyable, family-friendly environment.
829 Reviews
  1. Garry

    Queensland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and good atmosphere. A little disappointed when you order 2 x meals to arrive and eat together and the first meal comes out promptly and the second 27minutes later.. Amazing food and drinks.

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  2. Ruth

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little find. Amazing food and venue. Highly recommend

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  3. Lee

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing. We have been here several times before and the food has always been good but this time unfortunately the brisket, ribs and pulled pork were all dry almost as though it had been cooked then reheated quickly. Portions also seemed smaller than previously. Overall not great food or value for money.

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  4. Karen

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone enjoyed their food, atmosphere was pleasing...not too crowded, service was friendly but professional.

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  5. Chris

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great atmosphere. Whenever we roll up it’s always consistent.

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  6. Glenn

    Victoria4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love this place. The food is always good and comes out faster each time. Great spot. Love it.

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  7. Maddy

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a really great time and really enjoyed the food at Big Pig Canteen! Really great service from the friendly team, and everything was delicious! Will definitely be back

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  8. narelle

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great value for money. Fast service. Delicious food

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  9. John

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    An enjoyable evening, food was great, staff were polite and helpful

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  10. Lizzy

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Great drinks, great food, great place.

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FAQs

Big Pig Canteen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9555 8160.

Big Pig Canteen is rated 4.4 stars by 829 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Australia
  3. Melbourne
  4. Southern Suburbs
  5. Moorabbin

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Big Pig Canteen

35 Ebden street, Moorabbin, AU-VIC 3189

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Moorabbin
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking at night easy on the street at night, and there are also 10 spots out the back of the restaurant on Bignell Rd.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Frith
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Food is ordered at the counter and delivered to the tables. Nearly everything is gluten free, and special function menus are required for parties of over 12 people. Enjoy craft beer sourced from local brewers while digging in to your favourite platters of reasonably priced BBQ with friends out in the beer garden or in the spacious interior.
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