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Dandelion Lounge and Bar  - Dandelion Lounge & Eatery, Dandenong, AU-VIC

Dandelion Lounge & Eatery

4.5 (19)
$40 and under
Mediterranean
50-52 McCrae St, Dandenong, AU-VIC 3175

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Grab a table with friends, catch up with colleagues or celebrate with family at Dandenong's newest all-day dinning cafe, restaurant & bar. Inspired by the sunny Mediterranean, fill up on fresh seasonal breakfasts and locally roasted silky-smooth coffee before Dandelion turns into a vibrant social hub for lunch and dinner. Devour delicious wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas and zesty salads then try our spritz menu at Dandelion Bar for a refreshing twist.

Located on the ground floor hotel lobby inside Holiday Inn Dandenong, Dandelion Lounge + Eatery offers the freshest cuisine experience in the social heart of Dandenong.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Pizzeria, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Atish Chaudhuri
  • Neighborhood
    Dandenong
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Enjoy discounted drinks, including $8 schooners from the tap, $8 house wine, and $14 Aperol Spritz at Dandelion bar every day. 4-6pm.

    Happy Hour Photo

What 19 people are saying

Dandelion Lounge & Eatery 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

19 Reviews
  1. Dayle

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place great food waiters and waitresses were so accommodating cannot fault. will definitely be there again.

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  2. Timothy

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Dandelion on a Friday night for the launch of their new menu and was seriously impressed. The interior has had a recent revamp—modern, spacious, and nicely lit without being over the top. We were warmly welcomed by the team (big shoutout to Victor and his colleague—both super friendly and great at what they do) and given our pick of seating. We ordered from the new sharing menu and loved every dish. The pork belly bites were excellent, the lamb kebabs full of flavour, and the flatbread with the smokey hummus? Hands down the best hummus I’ve had in ages. Drinks menu is also spot on—there’s a dedicated spritz list which is a nice touch. Try the Pampelle Spritz or the rosé version—both are fantastic. Food came out quickly, the vibe was relaxed, and for a restaurant inside a hotel (Holiday Inn), this is easily one of the best I’ve been to at this price point. Well done to the team—it was an excellent experience all round. Highly recommend.

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  3. Mo

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend others to dine in, service was top notch. Had to wait just a tad for the food to arrive but can see by the effort and detail put in, absolutely worth it as everything was lovely. My family came to visit from Malaysia , they were very happy too

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely eclectic place. Food was really good. Not overly large portions but not small either. We shared the fish and chips and a turkey club. Both very good.

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  5. Linh

    Melbourne7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the porter house steak rare but it was cooked medium. Staff could not be seen from our seats to mention it so I just ate the steak as it. The salad and fries tasted great.

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  6. Deeanne

    Victoria2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was delicious. However, running out of most drinks asked for was disappointing especially when the change wasn’t a nice drink.

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  7. Ruth

    Tasmania5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five of us met for lunch and had the share plates. The service was friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. We stayed chatting til 5 but there was no pressure to leave at all. It is beautifully appointed, too, with a lovely ambience. We will definitely be back!

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  8. Corinne

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the special Christmas set menus. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was fantastic with large servings. (We needed to bring desserts home as we were so full from first 2 courses. Very well presented and we will be back to sample the normal menu.

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  9. Lisa

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice. Would go there again. Waitresses were very nice and helpful.

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  10. Cathy

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious modern Italian food with great flavours, beautifully presented. Lovely atmosphere, very polite and quick service.

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Dandelion Lounge & Eatery is rated 4.5 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
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50-52 McCrae St, Dandenong, AU-VIC 3175

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dandenong
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Pizzeria, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Atish Chaudhuri
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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