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Melbourne Eastern Suburbs Restaurants With BYO (Wine Only)

Bucatini

Bucatini

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mitcham

Gnocchi con Agnello RaguBook Now!Indulge in our gnocchi con agnello ragu, handmade gnocchi, each piece a perfect sponge for our rich and hearty lamb ragu. Slow-cooked to perfection, our ragu features tender succulent lamb, finishe...
Happy hour turns into happy SaturdayEvery Saturday in FebSit back and relax at Geppetto Trattoria. Every Saturday in February all our beers are 8$ and all our cocktails are 15$
Choi's

Choi's

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

Hawthorn

Standing alone as a culinary oasis along a leafy stretch of Riversdale Road in Hawthorn, Choi’s is where Melburnians head for casual lunches and banquet dinners to celebrate milestones, achievement...
Cafe Brontos

Cafe Brontos

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Boronia

Whether you are looking to relax over a cup of espresso or grab a quick bite to go, Café Brontos on Boronia Road is the place to head in Boronia. Sunny days guarantee the patio is full of guests en...
Dong Ting

Dong Ting

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

East Melbourne

Authentic Chinese food is the name of the game down at Dong Ting restaurant on Elizabeth Street in East Melbourne. Specialising in tasty Hunan dishes that pack a lot of flavour, this dining destina...
"loved by the locals"
Nothing beats a home-style meal and for more than 28 years Sophie Christou has been providing residents of Melbourne’s Surrey Hills just that at Flame Greek Tavern – traditional, authentic Greek fa...
Those with a craving for Spanish fare head along Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn to find paella and churro specialist De Barcelona. On balmy days take to the rooftop terrace – a mirror image of the own...
Nestled in Doncaster East, Wealth Garden Chinese Seafood Restaurant on Doncaster Road delivers Cantonese fare along with an extensive range of dim sum. A warm and inviting ambience awaits with a st...
The Greek Spot Tavern

The Greek Spot Tavern

Greek   $$$$$   Open Now

Hawthorn

Inspired by fare found in traditional taverns, The Greek Spot on Burwood Road has been feeding hungry Hawthorn locals for more than 25 years. This warm and welcoming restaurant seamlessly blends ex...
The Blacksmith

The Blacksmith

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Belgrave

Situated in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges in Belgrave, The Blacksmith on Burwood Highway is a bakery, patisserie, café and gourmet burger bar with a strong reputation for quality food and frien...
Menu may include: Beef, Pork, Chicken or Seafood BBQ your choice of a la carte BBQ or cooked by the customer on a hotplate
Bookings essential.
Eastern Bell

Eastern Bell

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

Balwyn

Established for more than 25 years, Eastern Bell Chinese restaurant has continued to provide sumptuous dishes to the loyal locals of Balwyn from their venue on Belmore Road. Enjoy casual dining in ...
Like Aladdin’s cave, it doesn’t give much away from the outside but Dunyazad Fine Middle Eastern Cuisine is a treasure waiting to be discovered, just off the main drag of Balwyn North. Glowing lant...
Located in the heart of leafy Blackburn, Amor Mexico on Blackburn Road is where locals go to dine, drink and socialise. Designed as a cultural hub, this happening Mexican restaurant has a number of...
Rose Cottage Restaurant

Rose Cottage Restaurant

International   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Monbulk

Dining out in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs doesn’t get much more Malaysian than Malaysian Kitchen, located in the heart of Doncaster East. Simple yet smart tables and chairs and the chatter of patro...
Enjoy a little rest and respite, retreating to the nursery garden of Town & Country Balwyn homewares, café and garden centre on Whitehorse Road. Take a wander through the flourishing shrubbery past...