Best Australian Restaurants in Bentleigh East

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163 restaurants available nearby

1. Attica

4.9

Exceptional(75)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Australian • Ripponlea

Booked 6 times today

We’re an Australian restaurant, both in location and in spirit.We celebrate the incredible, unique ingredients found in this country and the many rich and varied culinary cultures it’s fostered – beginning thousands of years ago with the First Peoples who call this land home.The experience you’ll have at Attica is informed by all of this, as well as the values we pursue each day: excellence, kindness, creativity and, of course, fun.We believe in the unique, the unexpected and the surprising – and we love to meet new people.

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2. Comma Food and Wine

4.7

Exceptional(86)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Moorabbin

Booked 5 times today

Awarded One Hat by The Age Good Food Guide 2022.We’re your local neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar offering good food and drinks without the pretence. A place to come together and connect with friends, old and new.Come as you are.

3. Milton Wine Shop

4.8

Exceptional(117)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Malvern

Booked 13 times today

Milton is a neighbourhood wine bar, operating since 2014 with simple ideas executed with detail.We offer woodfired pizza with quality at the core, a considered wine list representing producers who focus on honesty and representation of place. We are a venue to visit multiple times a week for a glass, dinner, or throw your birthday celebration at.Our kitchen operates Tuesday to Sunday, featuring woodfired pizza alongside snacks and share plates that work with the wines we love to drink. Pasta nights on Tuesday and Wednesday.Our Kitchen hours are:Monday: ClosedTuesday & Wednesday: 5-8:30pmThursday: 5-10pmFriday: 3-10pm Saturday: 12-10pm Sunday: 12-8:30pmWhilst reservations are recommended, we always keep a few tables aside both inside and out for walk-ins

4. Bottarga Brighton

5.0

Exceptional(25)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Brighton

Booked 8 times today

Step into a space where each dish is a meticulously crafted masterpiece, showcasing the best in culinary excellence. Our menu is a unique fusion of the finest global ingredients, reimagining traditional flavors with a modern Italian twist and a hint of Asian influence. Delight in this unforgettable culinary journey with either a 2- or 3-course menu or our full tasting experience at $160 per person.With just 18 seats in front of our fully open kitchen, Bottarga offers a rare, intimate dining experience where you can witness the magic unfold. We are proud to be Brighton’s only one-hatted restaurant, recognized by The Age Good Food Guide, awarded two glasses in the Australian Wine List of the Year Awards, and celebrated by Wine Spectator.

5. Ginger

4.8

Exceptional(8)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Clayton

Booked 1 time today

Inspired by Southeast Asian flavours paired with modern cooking techniques, Ginger is the perfect place amongst Monash Clayton restaurants. Discover an exciting Asian-influenced foodscape that presents the best of local delicacies and an epicurean touch to your dining experience. Ginger embraces modern décor, a casual atmosphere, and a bold new menu to welcome guests – perfect for corporate or leisure dining.

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6. Industry Beans Chadstone

4.7

Exceptional(65)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Chadstone

Booked 4 times today

Opening in April 2021, Industry Beans Chadstone is a new and exciting coffee & all-day dining destination for the Chadstone community. Bringing together a café, coffee roastery and restaurant under one beautifully designed roof, it's a venue like no other fit for every occasion.

7. QT Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(36)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Glen Iris

Booked 10 times today

National Awards for Excellence Vietnamese Restaurant 2024 & 2022 by Restaurant & Catering Association, A Gold & Silver medal for Restaurants Challenge 2024 & 2023 by Australian Culinary Federation.Founded in 2017, QT' Kitchen has quickly become an institution in Glen Iris, Ashburton, Camberwell and surrounding suburbs of Melbourne. The team hopes to please every customer with superb front of house service, a creative, delicious menu and a bustling ambience that is warm & welcoming. Functions are held regularly in the 90 seat space where family and friends come together to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, school friendships and much more. Bookings are recommended although apart from our busiest times on Friday & Saturday night you can generally find a table in our spacious venue.We can't wait to serve you.

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8. General Public Melbourne

4.1

Excellent(122)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Dingley Village

Booked 3 times today

GENERAL PUBLIC DINGLEY Melbourne’s ONLY eatertainment destination, offering the perfect blend of modern Australian cuisine, a vibrant bar, and exciting entertainment all under one roof! Whether you're looking to indulge in a delicious meal, enjoy drinks with friends, or have fun with family, we’ve got something for everyone.Step up your game with 10 state-of-the-art tenpin bowling lanes, challenge friends to an action-packed round in our arcade, or show off your skills on the pool tables. Want to unwind? Our cozy cafe is the perfect spot for a relaxed coffee or snack.Ideal for a casual outing, family fun, a night out with friends, or even a group celebration – General Public Dingley is the ultimate destination for a memorable experience.Come for the food, stay for the fun!

9. Roc's Social M-City

4.1

Excellent(60)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Clayton

Booked 2 times today

Catch-ups are perfectly crafted at Village Cinemas Rocs Social. We combine food and drinks that you love, with curated events to bring you and your friends together.Roc's Social is the perfect place for a casual dinner with friends, or for a finely curated event for birthday parties, corporate occasions, milestone celebrations and more, to bring you and your friends, family and/or colleagues closer together. Vrewards members are welcome! Remember to scan your Vrewards card and earn points on every dollar spent at Roc's Social. Points can then be redeemed at Village Cinemas on tickets, drinks, popcorn, and more!Located at M-City Clayton upstairs at Village Cinemas.

10. Banjo's Bistro

4.0

Excellent(12)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Malvern East

Booked 3 times today

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Venny
Perth •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It’s an amazing overall dining experience at Attica. Highly recommend if you would like to try native Australian and indigenous ingredients and flavours!
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AtticaPrice: Very Expensive• Australian• Ripponlea
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4.9
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Kristin
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was absolutely delicious, as always, great service, great atmosphere, couldn’t want for anything more.
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Comma Food and WinePrice: Expensive• Australian• Moorabbin
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4.7
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Robyn
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food, staff were very attentive and friendly. We will be back.
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QT KitchenPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Glen Iris
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4.9
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SueVIP
Victoria •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
We were staying at the hotel so decided to eat at the restaurant. It was an excellent choice. Food was delicious, service was excellent and overall we had a really enjoyable evening. Would definitely go back if in the area. No hesitation in recommending this restaurant.
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GingerPrice: Moderate• Australian• Clayton
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4.8
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Shay
Melbourne •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 19, 2025
Excellent wine, good food, and relaxing ambience. I highly recommend Miltons
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Milton Wine ShopPrice: Expensive• Australian• Malvern
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4.8

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