Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Melbourne

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Braybrook Hotel

4.6

4.6 (283)

$40 and under

All you can eat/Buffet

Braybrook

About the restaurant

The Braybrook Hotel is situated on Ballarat Rd in Braybrook and has recently undergone an extensive renovation, engaging all sections of the hotel creating a fresh and modern look, while also retaining a link to its rich history from the mid 1800’s. Only 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD the Braybrook Hotel has plenty of off street parking and offers a range of award winning facilities. The first Braybrook Hotel is thought to have been erected around 1854, possibly in response to the demand from travellers to the gold fields. However, the earliest rate record found for this building was in 1863-4 when Charles Niven Young was the licensee and John Lang was the owner. These days the hotel is home to our ‘world famous’ all you can eat buffet with brand new Kids Play Area, multiple function rooms for all of your private and corporate needs, a state of the art TAB, modern gaming facilities, Sports Bar and extensive drive-thru Bottleshop that is open 7 days per week until late.

Top review

Mia

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

I’m always grateful for the service braybrook staff performs in the day. Food is delicious and there’s one particular chef that’s always engaging which is very nice and gives off a nice welcoming.

Nancy Eatery

4.5

4.5 (218)

$40 and under

Café

Pakenham

About the restaurant

Located within the Robert Gordon Pottery warehouse.
Nancy loves to brunch and all things local and Australian made.

With a modern breakfast and lunch menu, paired with Melbourne based Industry Beans coffee, Nancy has you covered.

Both inside and outside dining available.

Top review

Erin

Dined on Mar 15, 2025

We at Nancy before our Robert Gordon workshop. Great cafe, food and service.

3030 Waterfront

4.5

4.5 (154)

$40 and under

Australian

Werribee South

About the restaurant

Because everything tastes better with a pinch of salt…water. Sun, water and a salty breeze with mouth-watering food and drink to match. Epic views of the city and sea, guaranteed.

Sound good?

Top review

Lauren

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and service with a wonderful view of the bay.

The Smoke Pit

4.4

4.4 (23)

$40 and under

American

Thomastown

About the restaurant

Since opening its doors in 2021, The Smoke Pit offers a casual dining experience, serving up authentic-style Texas BBQ in a buzzing and vibrant atmosphere. They pride themselves on using local, organic, and free-range produce and smoke their beef and pork products onsite in our mammoth off-set smoker for a minimum of 12 hours to ensure a superior quality and flavour profile in every bite. They also offer a fully licensed bar with a great selection of drinks. Can't wait to serve you up a true taste of Texas!

Top review

Adam

Dined on Mar 28, 2025

Great place Very kid friendly. Would recommend they put a kids burger on the menu

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All You Can Eat Bottomless BBQ

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Highlands Hotel

4.4

4.4 (332)

$40 and under

Australian

Craigieburn

About the restaurant

With open floor plan, European styling and a touch of the orient, Highlands International Bistro in Craigieburn is the perfect venue for a family, casual or corporate together ; while cosy corners provide a private dining experience. We offer a variety of Soups, Antipasto Selection, Seafood Bar, Mediterranean Dishes, Roast Carvery inc Pork, Asian Inspired Cuisine, Indian Curry Dishes, Roasted & Steamed Seasonable Vegetables, Salad Bar, Pasta, Gourmet Pizzas, Kids Variety & Extensive Dessert Bar.

Top review

Monica

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

a great place to eat, catch up with friends and have a good time

Cardinia Club

4.3

4.3 (316)

$40 and under

Australian

Pakenham

About the restaurant

Experience what the Cardinia Club has to offer.

Top review

Nick

Dined on Apr 10, 2025

Great service and good at competitive price. It was Members Night and very full so a bit noisy.

Ms Peacock

4.2

4.2 (370)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Bacchus Marsh

About the restaurant

Eat. Drink. Chill. Ms Peacock is all about celebrating those three beautiful words. Tasty food, awesome bevvies and all in an amazing setting.

Tucked inside the stunning heritage-listed Eynesbury Homestead, a sprawling bluestone family home built in the 1800s, Ms Peacock is a modern family-friendly restaurant with an Italian inspired menu that has something to tickle everyone’s tastebuds. Gourmet wood fire oven pizzas, mouthwatering pastas, wood oven and rotisserie meat dishes, popular pub classics, kids’ favourites, and to-die-for desserts have diners spoilt for choice.

A must-try is head chef Gagan’s famous Prosciutto De San Daniele pizza that saw him crowned Australia’s number one entrant in Italy’s fiercely contested 2022 World Pizza Championship.

Top review

Karen

Dined 6 days ago

Myself and my partner love coming to ms Peacock restaurant great customer service friendly staff and amazing food love it we will always highly recommend Ms Peacock restaurant

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Experience

TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS @ MS PEACOCK

Experience

Friday Bottomless Pizza

Experience

High Tea at Eynesbury Homestead

Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen

4.1

4.1 (31)

$41 to $100

Australian

South Wharf

About the restaurant

Taste the best that Australia has to offer with only the finest locally-sourced ingredients used in our kitchens as our commitment to seasonality and homegrown producers. Led by Executive Chef Deepak Mishra, who brings with him over two decades of culinary experience, the dishes created at Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen pay homage to local producers with an innovative menu that brings a world of culinary flavours to Melbourne’s globally renowned dining scene.

Top review

Robert

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Wonderful meal, the food was perfection and the service and ambience superb

The Gap Bar & Grill

4.0

4 (18)

$40 and under

Australian

Sunbury

About the restaurant

A family-owned restaurant and bar located in the heart of Sunbury serving Mediterranean inspired food with a touch of local classics.

Offering a huge range of tasty meat, seafood and vegetarian options, we prepare all our dishes fresh to order. Come in and experience mouthwatering food, plenty of drink options and a relaxing atmosphere on our main dining floor, our outdoor balcony, our front courtyard or even our private dining room for an intimate event.

Open 7 days a week Monday and Tuesday from 5pm till late and Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm till late!

Top review

Heather

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Great local place to visit. Service is excellent. Food good value.

Bright Palace

4.0

4 (42)

$40 and under

Chinese

Docklands

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bright Palace, where modern elegance meets authentic Chinese flavours in the heart of Docklands. Our elevated menu celebrates the richness of Chinese cuisine, featuring the freshest seafood and a curated selection of daily yum cha dishes. Experience a vibrant dining atmosphere, perfect for everything from casual gatherings to special occasions.

Top review

Charlynn

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Great place to eat and socialize. Staff are great and very helpful. The food was good and we enjoyed the meal.

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