Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Southern Suburbs

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Southern Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Edithvale General Store

4.8

4.8 (373)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Edithvale

About the restaurant

Edithvale's Meeting Place. Tucked away in the heart of Edithvale and serving up fresh and wholesome food every day of the year!

Top review

Paul

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Our go to for breakfast before setting out for the day.

Bo Gurks

4.8

4.8 (345)

$40 and under

Pizza Bar

Edithvale

About the restaurant

Stocking over 500 Independent Craft Australian beers from around the country in our fridges and 8 different rotating beers on tap, with new beers arriving weekly, along side an extensive spirit, cocktail and wine offering.

Our traditional Italian style pizza is a hybrid between the Naples and Rome style. We use only the best and freshest ingredients and our dough, made onsite, is something truly exceptional. We have weekly specials to go with our core range of pizzas, small plate offerings and sides.

Please note venue hours and kitchen hours differ.

Kitchen;
Tuesday-Wednesday 5:00PM-8:00PM
Thursday 5:00PM-9:00PM
Friday-Saturday 12:00PM-9:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM-8:00PM

We take every opportunity to seat guests as per their requests but please note this is not always possible. Booths are allocated to guests of four and above and outside tables are non reservable and are allocated to walk-ins. If it is a quieter night will do our best to seat smaller groups in booths.

Team Bo Gurks

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Rebecca

Dined on May 11, 2025

We had a wonderful day celebrating Mother's day. Thanks for the great service and delish food.

Mama Nuoi

4.8

4.8 (207)

$41 to $100

Asian

Aspendale

About the restaurant

A sophisticated interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, Mama Nuoi is the creation of chef Jessie Le. Bringing the enticing and distinct flavours of her native Vietnam to Melbourne, Jessie expertly presents an exciting fusion of modern dishes.
Located close to Aspendale Beach in Melbourne’s beautiful bayside suburbs, Mama Nuoi serves food, harmony and laughter in our Cafe with a modern casual atmosphere.
At Mama Nuoi, our passion is making delicious food and providing a wonderful eating experience.

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Mina

Dined 6 days ago

We had such a wonderful night. The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Jess was so welcoming and passionate about her food it should on the plate. Back there soon!

Tommy Ruff Fishbar - Elsternwick

4.7

4.7 (143)

$40 and under

Seafood

Elsternwick

About the restaurant

Voted No.1 Fish & Chips in Melbourne (Time Out Dec 2020).

Tommy Ruff is everything seafood! Unique flavours and an affordable seafood experience, from classic fish & chips through to a diverse selection of fresh, healthy quality local seafood.
Serving sustainable sourced seafood.
Enjoy a large selection of fresh fish, whole fish, platters, prawns and daily specials at our 3 locations.

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Evelyn

Dined 6 days ago

The service is good and quick. All the meals were tasty and generous. Tommy Ruff is a great go to restaurant

Freddie's Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (226)

$40 and under

Italian

Carrum

About the restaurant

Freddie's Kitchen located in Carrum is a fully licensed family-owned restaurant / café and bar. The warm settings inside mix with rustic fittings, chandeliers with modern furniture and classic Frank Sinatra playing in the background only adds to the ambience. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner we create a local welcoming feel for our customers as they enjoy their dine-in or takeaway experience. There's an energy and charm about Freddie's Kitchen, enjoy our main dining room, cosy courtyard or newly renovated function room. We are renowned for our freshly brewed barista-made coffee, brunch on the weekends, steak and wine or parma and pot nights just to name a few. So come on down and say hello to Freddie and the team and we would look forward to seeing you.

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Jane

Dined on May 14, 2025

Gorgeous little place with lovely staff and service, can thoroughly recommend. Streak night Wednesday was brilliant.

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4.6

4.6 (12)

$41 to $100

Barbecue

Carnegie

About the restaurant

Mrs Kim's Grill offers a warm and authentic Korean BBQ experience, rooted in tradition and home-style cooking. Founded by Mrs Kim, a Korean migrant passionate about sharing her love for marinated meats, the restaurant has grown from humble beginnings into a beloved Melbourne favorite. We take pride in using traditional methods, no preservatives or additives, and sourcing 100% local Australian meat.

At Mrs Kim's Grill, hospitality is as important as the food itself. Our team works together to create a welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy great food and company. Experience Korean BBQ like it’s meant to be—authentic, delicious, and made with care.

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Mia

Dined on Mar 25, 2025

amazing service! we got the $49 all you can eat package, food was brought out within a minute of ordering it every time, it was great!

Silks Cranbourne

4.6

4.6 (106)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Cranbourne

About the restaurant

A COMMUNITY ICON
Silks Cranbourne has been at the heart of the community for years, offering great food, friendly service, and unbeatable hospitality.

As an essential destination in the vibrant dining, entertainment, and events scene of the rapidly growing south-east, we bring people together with great promotions, delicious meals, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you’re here for a meal, catching up with mates, or enjoying one of our many events, you’ll feel right at home.

Come in and experience the tradition, the community, and the good times. We’ll #SeeYouAtSilks!

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Jaide

Dined 5 days ago

Food was absolutely delicious, food came out quickly and such polite employee. Just the right place to go for a little small birthday lunch!

Shark Fin Inn Keysborough

4.5

4.5 (67)

$40 and under

Chinese

Keysborough

About the restaurant

After wheeling to success with Shark Fin Inn in 1980, Shark Fin Group established its first sub-urban restaurant – the Shark Fin Inn Keysborough. Opened since 1985 and located opposite to the Parkmore Shopping Center, Shark Fin Keysborough has a spacious dining area with seating capacities of 320, one of the largest in the area. Offering yum cha, lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves it’s customers with outstanding Chinese cuisine and best dim sum in town. It also becomes an instant hit for people looking for special function’s catering such as wedding receptions and parties. If you are looking for a nice meal around the south eastern suburbs, Shark Fin Keysborough will definitely be your choice.

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Jason

Dined on May 11, 2025

We had a great family meal for Mothers Day. The food was great, and the service was so friendly and hospitable. First time here and would definitely come back and recommend to others.

Big Pig Canteen

4.4

4.4 (825)

$40 and under

Barbecue

Moorabbin

About the restaurant

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.

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Glenn

Dined on May 10, 2025

Always love this place. The food is always good and comes out faster each time. Great spot. Love it.

Caffé Greco Oakleigh

4.2

4.2 (60)

$40 and under

European

Oakleigh

About the restaurant

Caffé Greco, Melbourne’s iconic dining institution and meeting place, is reopening after three decades in Oakleigh. Its origins trace back to the inspiring story of Nick Madalena, a Greek man who journeyed to Rome in 1760, founding the original Caffè Greco, which has since become a revered national institution in Italy, celebrated for over 260 years. This tale of migration and the pursuit of a better life is what motivated Nick Zampelis to establish a Melbourne branch of Caffé Greco, continuing a legacy of cultural exchange and community that spans centuries.

As Melbourne’s own Caffé Greco reopens, it draws from this rich heritage of bringing together diverse minds, continuing the tradition of being a cultural meeting point where patrons can not only enjoy fine coffee but also engage in the kind of conversation and creativity that defined its Roman predecessor.

Top review

Carly

Dined 6 days ago

Great service and delicious food in beautiful, warm and comfortable setting. The deserts deserve their own review, 11/10! An instant favourite!

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Experience

Greco Lunch Menu

Experience

Classic Greco-Italian $75 pp ($20pp Deposit)

Experience

Signature Delights $85 pp ($20pp Deposit)

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