King Henry’s Restaurant

Name: King Henry’s Restaurant
Address: 320 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras, AU-VIC, Australia, 3787
Telephone: (03) 8400 6004
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 3.4

3.4 (23)

$40 and under

British

320 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras, AU-VIC 3787

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem

Located in the enchanting Dandenong Ranges is King Henry's Restaurant in Sassafras, a serene venue inviting tourists to experience history, charm, and the culinary delights of award-winning Chef David. This historical guest house, built in 1902, offers an unforgettable experience in the misty forests.

King Henry's features a large deck overlooking intimate gardens and ponds. Guests can bask in nature’s tranquil ambiance, surrounded by lovely lawns perfect for relaxation. The inviting interior showcases an English King Henry VIII theme, with a welcoming fireplace and banquet room, exuding old-world charm.

Our signature dishes include King Henry's High Tea, Traditional Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, and the delightful Knickerboker Glory. His creations earned the Australian Good Food Guide Reader's Choice Award 2024.

King Henry’s is near attractions like Puffing Billy, the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, and Sherbrooke Falls, offering a perfect escape into nature and history.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
British, Café, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon 11:30 am–3:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 8400 6004
Website
https://www.kinghenrysrestaurant.com.au/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Be it an intimate wedding, a milestone birthday or anniversary, a corporate party, high tea or a public event, you can book King Henrys Sassafras for your function.We will work with you from the planning stage until the day of the event to bring you an affair to remember!

Location
320 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras, AU-VIC 3787
Neighborhood
Sassafras
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas in July Weekend Lunch & Dinner Set Menu
A$30.00 - A$79.00 per person
Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025
Joins us for a Christmas feast! Surrounded by our old-world charm and warm fireplaces!
King Henry's Dinner and Paranormal Investigation
A$75.00 per person
Prepaid
Aug 9, 2025 only
6:45 PM
LOOKING FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE PARANORMAL ADVENTURE? Are you ready to step into the unknown? Join us for a spine-tingling night of history and hauntings like no other! In collaboration with the Casey and Yarra Ranges Paranormal team from the Victorian History Heritage and Paranormal Society, we’re inviting you to uncover the secrets of life beyond death at the iconic King Henry’s in Sassafras. Nestled in the enchanting Dandenong Ranges, this beautifully restored 1900s guest house-turned-historic-restaurant is packed with paranormal intrigue and untold stories waiting to be discovered. 👻 Now in this special experience, you can explore the hidden mysteries within King Henry’s walls and gardens. Savour a delicious dinner, then gear up for an immersive, hands-on paranormal investigation led by expert investigators—complete with state-of-the-art ghost-hunting equipment. "King Henry's is a great restaurant tucked away in the majestic hills of Sassafras, with an enigmatic atmosphere and beautiful surrounding gardens, serving food fit for a king. When we conducted our paranormal investigation, we got responses on all our equipment. I am very eager to go back there," says Steven Edwards, Branch Manager of Casey/Yarra Ranges Paranormal. EVENT DETAILS: 📅 WHEN: Saturday, August 9th, 2025 | 7 PM - 10 PM 💵 COST: $75 per person 🎟️ LIMITED SPOTS: Only 25 available—don’t wait to secure your place! DINNER MENU (7-8:30 PM): 🍴 1 Main Course ☕ 1 Soft Drink, Tea, or Coffee 🍰 1 Scone with Jam and Cream OR1 Ice Cream (*Additional desserts, beer, wine, and spirits available for purchase.*) WHAT TO EXPECT: After your meal, the real adventure begins. Wander through the eerie, atmospheric gardens that back onto a mysterious national park forest. Then, step inside to investigate the haunted corners of this historic guest house. With guidance from seasoned investigators, historians, sensitives, and mediums, you’ll use professional-grade paranormal equipment to uncover the unexplained. Will you be brave enough to face the unknown? 🕯️ BOOK NOW: This exclusive experience is guaranteed to sell out fast. Don’t miss your chance to combine history, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural for a night you’ll never forget. 👉 Book now and be part of the thrill!

Offers

Seniors 15% Off Weekdays Only
Multiple dates available
Mon - 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM,Thu - Fri - 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekdays just got better! 😉 Seniors, enjoy 15% off your meal at King Henry’s – the perfect excuse for a fun day out with your friends! Good food, great company, and magical memories are waiting. Come join us! 😊
Free Beer/Bubbles with Fish & Chips/Chicken Parma
Multiple dates available
Thu - Fri - 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Craving crispy, golden Fish & Chips or a hearty Chicken Parma? We’re taking your go-to meal to the next level! Every Thursday and Friday, you’ll get a FREE beer or a glass of bubbles to go with it—because great food deserves great company (and drinks). Whether you’re unwinding after a long week or kicking off the weekend in style, nothing hits the spot like these classics paired with your favourite drink—on the house. This tasty offer is only available Thursdays and Fridays! Book a table now!

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Roast of the day
with seasonal vegetables and all the classic trimmings (GF)
Pumpkin hazelnut risotto
(GF)
Prime Angus beef / veggie patty
with onion, smokey relish and mayo with fries (VGNO)
Butter chicken
in a creamy sauce with cashew paste and rice (GF)
Lamb Rogan Josh
in spices and onion-tomato gravy with rice (GF)

Dessert

Rice pudding
with milk and spices (GF)
Home-made scones
with cream and choice of raspberry jam or lemon curd
Apple and rhubarb crumble
a choice of luscious ice cream or custard
Gulab jamun
with vanilla ice cream

Kids

Beef / veggie patty
with cheddar cheese and tomato sauce in a bun, served with chips
Crispy chicken tenders
with chips
Traditional fish and chips

What 23 people are saying

King Henry’s Restaurant 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

3.4

3.4 based on recent ratings

3.5Food
3.3Service
3.8Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Yarra Valley Ranges
Great for brunch
Yarra Valley Ranges
Gluten-free-friendly
Yarra Valley Ranges
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

King Henry's Restaurant offers a charming dining experience with its "beautiful place" and "amazing food." Guests enjoy the "wonderful scones, raspberry jam and real cream" in the Devonshire teas. However, some patrons noted service delays during peak times, suggesting improvements are needed in staffing and management coordination.

23 Reviews

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Kristy
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wonderful service! The whole dining experience was amazing in the Red Room. We felt so cozy and comfortable.
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Ken
Victoria1 review
1.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Staff were extremely unhelpful to the point of condescending, food was mediocre and expensive I had to get up, find someone to get my partner some utensils for desert. Desert arrived without any. Staff then appeared with one teaspoon, when what was required as a desert spoon and a fork. Not a good meal compared with the old King Henrys, and all staff really need to lift their game 100%. Out the back toilets were filthy no soap in the ladies loo and paper towels scattered everywhere. You have definitely lost a customer though your own undoing.
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Jason
Tropical North Queensland4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and beautiful place with lots of character
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Amanda
Victoria1 review
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The reception is not very friendly. Less patient. The others are good.
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Erica
Melbourne2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately, we checked reviews for King Henry's when we were already there! We should have done this prior. There was a severe shortage of staff able to look after tables. We waited almost an hour from taking our seats until our food arrived. Not acceptable. They need more staff. Having said that, the food was lovely.
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Leigh
Melbourne2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible experience. Drove an hour up to restaurant from Melbourne and lined up trying to get in for our booking. The venue was severely understaffed and had no manager working to provide guidance - the poor wait staff were overwhelmed with a line of 40 diners stuck outside, and not knowing what to do. Existing diners who had already finished their meal were also waiting around trying to find someone to settle their bill so they could leave. After 45 mins of waiting to get in, a diner walked outside and spoke to all of us waiting in line that he personally had been seated since 12pm, and was still waiting for his food [at 2.15pm]. At this point, all diners waiting in line decided to cancel their booking and leave. This was very disappointing as it was after 2pm and everyone had to try and find other plans for Mothers Day. It is also disapointing for the venue who no doubt would have had high levels of food waste, and missed revenue from all the cancellations. The owners of the venue need to have a serious look at how they handle high traffic occasions and ensure they are prepared because there were many disappointed potential customers who will never return, and will have only bad things to say [me included].
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Yolande
Melbourne2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Booked for Mother’s Day - waited for 2 hours for food. Staff tried to be helpful but were under pressure due lack of staff and management. Tables full of empty plates, the venue disorganised and many unhappy customers pacing around waiting for food. Big disappointment on a special day
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Karun
Victoria1 review
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Waited 25 mins for someone to give us a table. We had a booking at 130pm and get there at 125pm Staff were running around without any clear system. Lot of people abandoned their bookings.
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Elise
Victoria1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I have never been to a restaurant that has such bad service and disorganisation. They had too many people booked and not enough food or wait staff. We left without ordering and so did many others. Staff were rude and there was no manager there looking after things. One toilet was blocked up and the other had no toilet paper and basin had no soap. Not enough parking spots because they stuffed so many people in and we had to park way down the road and walk along the busy road. I’m sure the For Sale sign will be back up soon. Shame because it’s such a beautiful spot
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Tharun
Melbourne2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
It was a bad experience on Mother's Day. Waited for nearly two hours and did not receive our food. We then left the restaurant.
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FAQs

King Henry’s Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 8400 6004.

King Henry’s Restaurant is rated 3.4 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

320 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras, AU-VIC 3787

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sassafras
Hours of operation
Mon 11:30 am–3:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
British, Café, Comfort Food
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.kinghenrysrestaurant.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 8400 6004
Private party facilities
Be it an intimate wedding, a milestone birthday or anniversary, a corporate party, high tea or a public event, you can book King Henrys Sassafras for your function.We will work with you from the planning stage until the day of the event to bring you an affair to remember!

King Henry’s Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Christmas in July Weekend Lunch & Dinner Set Menu

King Henry's Dinner and Paranormal Investigation

Seniors 15% Off Weekdays Only

Free Beer/Bubbles with Fish & Chips/Chicken Parma

Entree

Salt and pepper calamari

King prawns cocktail

Chef’s soup of the day

Malai chicken tikka

Samosa

Mains

Roast of the day

Pumpkin hazelnut risotto

Prime Angus beef / veggie patty

Butter chicken

Lamb Rogan Josh

Dessert

Rice pudding

Home-made scones

Apple and rhubarb crumble

Gulab jamun

Kids

Beef / veggie patty

Crispy chicken tenders

Traditional fish and chips

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does King Henry’s Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is King Henry’s Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is King Henry’s Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

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