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50 Melbourne Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

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Whether you're taking mom out for a treat or enjoying a Sunday lunch with friends, these restaurants are perfect for Mother's Day. From kid-friendly favorites to brunch-worthy hotspots, we'll help you find the perfect place to celebrate.

50 Restaurants

Updated April 10, 2019

Restaurants:	Ishizuka, Tinamba Hotel, The Carlton Wine Room…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Japanese, Modern Australian, European…
Neighborhoods:	Melbourne CBD, Tinamba, Carlton…

For 2 people on Thu, 1/23

Party Size

For 2

Date

Thu, 1/23

Time

7:00 PM

Ishizuka

$$$$·Japanese·

Melbourne CBD

41 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Special Occasions
Authentic

Fine dining atmosphere, detail on the presentation on the food, can't get any better Japanese food in Melbourne

97% recommended

3 people mentioned the Kaiseki

There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm

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Tinamba Hotel

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Tinamba

338 reviews

Special Occasions
Worth the Drive
Lunch

Our meal at Tinamba Hotel was a beautiful way to celebrate daughters 30th birthday. Superb food, generous serving and artistically presented. Only criticism was waitress removed mo…Read more

98% recommended

Best Service in Melbourne / Victoria

3 people mentioned the Affogato

Table for 2 tomorrow

The Carlton Wine Room

$$$$·European·

Carlton

228 reviews

Notable Wine List
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

The rum baba at Carlton Wine Room has got to be one of my favourite desserts of all time!

96% recommended

Notable Wine List in Melbourne / Victoria

4 people mentioned the Croquettes

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Tokyo Tina

$$$$·Japanese·

Windsor

125 reviews

Casual
Fun
Fit for Foodies

I had originally booked in for the bingo academy brunch for my bday but turned out it wasn’t running throughout Jan. to make up for it TT have us 2 hours of complementary drinks wh…Read more

91% recommended

Japanese in Melbourne / Victoria

1 people mentioned the Aperol Spritz

Table for 2 tomorrow

Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard

$$$$·Australian·

Milawa

308 reviews

Lunch
Special Occasions
Sunday Lunch

Wonderful service and delicious food! Wine matching with meals was perfect ! Will definitely be back!

95% recommended

Australian in Melbourne / Victoria

2 people mentioned the Barramundi

There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm

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Park Street Pasta & Wine

$$$$·Italian·

South Melbourne

312 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighbourhood Gem
Authentic

Food is absolutely delicious. Wine list interesting. My 5th time there and doesn’t disappoint if you’re looking for authentic pasta

95% recommended

Neighbourhood Gem in Inner City

2 people mentioned the Agnolotti

Table for 2 tomorrow

Noir Restaurant

$$$$·French·

Richmond

214 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

We had imaginative, delicious and immaculately presented food. The service from Alice was friendly, knowledgeable, efficient and obliging. BYO wine was welcomed and served stylishl…Read more

94% recommended

Best Food in Inner East

2 people mentioned the Bread Roll

Table for 2 tomorrow

Captain Moonlite

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Anglesea

428 reviews

Scenic View
Waterfront
Worth the Drive

The slow cooked lamb for two was superb - it just broke apart it was so tender. Service was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience.

98% recommended

Scenic View in Melbourne / Victoria

8 people mentioned the Calamari

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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal - Crown Melbourne

$$$$·British·

Southbank

2,504 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Notable Wine List

My sister and I brought my mum - who has always wanted to eat at one of Heston’s restaurants (her dream is Fat Duck, she can keep dreaming). We loved everything about it! The servi…Read more

92% recommended

Best Overall in Melbourne / Victoria

17 people mentioned the Bloody Mary

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Smith & Daughters

$$$$·Italian·

Fitzroy

993 reviews

Vegan
Good Vegetarian Options
Creative Cuisine

Lovely and the staff were very accommodating for us! Thanks guys

94% recommended

Healthy in Melbourne / Victoria

12 people mentioned the Ragu

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Terrace Restaurant at All Saints Estate

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Wahgunyah

173 reviews

Special Occasions
Lunch
Worth the Drive

Whilst it is lovely to be in the outdoors the room was quiet warm . When enjoying fine food and wine it is much more enjoyable in air conditioning.

97% recommended

Special Occasions in Melbourne / Victoria

3 people mentioned the Gnocchi

There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm

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St Andrews Beach Brewery

$$$$·Brewery·

Fingal

454 reviews

Group Bookings
Lunch
Outdoor Eating

Great vibes and service. Love listening to Jimmy and Nikki and being served by Ellie 😊

98% recommended

Child Friendly in Melbourne / Victoria

5 people mentioned the Calamari Salad

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Bluestone American BBQ

$$$$·Barbecue·

Coburg

150 reviews

Comfort Food
Casual
Group Bookings

From beginning to end, our entire dinner experience was enjoyable and delicious! Staff were attentive through out the night. Will definitely be going back

96% recommended

Best Overall in Northern Suburbs

2 people mentioned the Bbq Sauce

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Epocha Restaurant

$$$$·European·

Melbourne CBD

380 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

We really enjoyed our dinner at Epocha. The food was delicious and the service outstanding. Our wonderful waiter went out of his way and took special care of us. And to top the eve…Read more

93% recommended

Best Food in Melbourne / Victoria

3 people mentioned the Slow Roasted

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Oriental Tea House - Chapel St

$$$$·Chinese·

South Yarra

228 reviews

Good for a Date
Group Bookings
Good for Birthdays

My daughter and I love yum cha at oriental tea house in chapel street. The staff were very accommodating and the food delicious as usual. We will go back again soon!

97% recommended

Good Vegetarian Options in Melbourne / Victoria

19 people mentioned the Dumplings

Table for 2 tomorrow

Top Paddock Cafe

$$$$·Café·

Richmond

78 reviews

Brunch
Lunch
Casual

Relaxed setting for brunch catch up with friends and little ones. Great food and service - thank you!

89% recommended

Brunch in Melbourne / Victoria

2 people mentioned the Beef Brisket

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The Main Corner

$$$$·Contemporary Asian·

Upwey

56 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Creative Cuisine
Good for Birthdays

As always the food was delicious and the service very friendly. Thanks for a lovely night

97% recommended

2 people mentioned the Pepper Calamari

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Hanoi Hannah New Quarter

$$$$·Vietnamese·

Richmond

97 reviews

Group Bookings
Casual
Fit for Foodies

Fantastic night as always when dining at Hanoi Hannah!

95% recommended

Best Overall in Inner East

1 people mentioned the Calamari

Table for 2 tomorrow

Hell of the North

$$$$·French·

Fitzroy

290 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies

It was amazing! We chose the feed me option which saved us from choosing. Every course was delicious, thoughtfully prepared, and with much precision. Presentation was laid back and…Read more

91% recommended

Romance in Melbourne / Victoria

4 people mentioned the Gnocchi

Table for 2 tomorrow

David's

$$$$·Chinese (Shanghai)·

Prahran

377 reviews

Group Bookings
Special Occasions
Lunch

Food was good . Me and my son ordered the twin banquet $65 pp. I was under the impression ‘each’ one of use would get seperate portion. I understand there was mention of ‘shared’ …Read more

91% recommended

Brunch in Inner East

26 people mentioned the Dumplings

Table for 2 tomorrow

Bam Bam Italian

$$$$·Contemporary Italian·

Avonsleigh / Emerald

193 reviews

Child Friendly
Lunch
Worth the Drive

Great service and delicious food. We enjoyed our meals (and cocktails) very much.

94% recommended

Best Service in Melbourne / Victoria

3 people mentioned the Garlic Pizza

Table for 2 tomorrow

Assaggini

$$$$·Italian·

Mornington

343 reviews

Tapas
Good for a Date
Vegan

First time for us at this restaurant and we totally enjoyed ! We will be back for sure!

93% recommended

Gluten Free Options in Melbourne / Victoria

5 people mentioned the Calamari

Table for 2 tomorrow

Hogget Kitchen

$$$$·Australian·

Warragul

261 reviews

Special Occasions
Local Ingredients
Scenic View

Amazing food well presented. great service will be back

98% recommended

Healthy in Melbourne / Victoria

2 people mentioned the Artichoke Soup

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The Girl & Bull

$$$$·Australian·

Mount Eliza

210 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries

We booked The Girl & Bull for my son's 18th birthday. The food was divine, the service was perfect in terms of timing between courses and the atmosphere is really up-beat. Special …Read more

93% recommended

Best Overall in Mornington Peninsula

2 people mentioned the Calamari

Table for 2 tomorrow

Crofter Dining Room & Bar

$$$$·Contemporary British·

Brunswick / Brunswick East

1 review

Authentic
Creative Cuisine
Group Bookings

Finally a place that does justice to the vegetables. This joint goes light on the meat while still giving you enough to satisfy any meat eater, but the real deal is the vegetables…Read more

100% recommended

15 people mentioned the Lamb Shoulder

Table for 2 tomorrow

Graze Family Bistro

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Sale

102 reviews

Good for Birthdays
Group Bookings
Casual

A bit disappointing this time firstly had to keep asking for another drink, waited just on an hour to get our meals. Mine was closer to cold then hot and husband steak was rare not…Read more

95% recommended

Group Bookings in Melbourne / Victoria

2 people mentioned the Bread Roll

Table for 2 tomorrow

Kisume

$$$$·Japanese·

Melbourne CBD

1,083 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

I would just say that Kisume in overall- is fking phenomenal! Some of their dishes and dessert will just make you "WOW"!!!

86% recommended

Japanese in Melbourne / Victoria

24 people mentioned the Omakase

Table for 2 tomorrow

Eleni's Kitchen + Bar

$$$$·Greek·

Yarraville

71 reviews

Authentic
Comfort Food
Special Occasions

Awesome Food, Good Value. This was is a return booking and we were not disapointed

92% recommended

2 people mentioned the Calamari

Table for 2 tomorrow

Rumi Restaurant

$$$$·Middle Eastern·

Brunswick / Brunswick East

463 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Authentic
Good for a Date

I took interstate visitors here to give them a taste of Melbourne. We were not disappointed staff very welcoming and helpful food was really delicious . A wonderful evening will re…Read more

95% recommended

Good Vegetarian Options in Melbourne / Victoria

16 people mentioned the Lamb Shoulder

Table for 2 tomorrow

Le Parisien

$$$$·French·

Geelong / Geelong West

141 reviews

Waterfront
Special Occasions
Scenic View

Fantastic service, delicious food and wonderful ambience. Always feels like a special occasion when we go here

89% recommended

2 people mentioned the Chicken Roulade

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Waterfront Southgate

$$$$·Seafood·

Southbank

425 reviews

Waterfront
Outdoor Eating
Special Occasions

Excellent seafood fish and steak. Lots of choice. Wonderful service

94% recommended

Outdoor Eating in Melbourne / Victoria

6 people mentioned the Paella

Table for 2 tomorrow

Mercetta

$$$$·Breakfast·

Mornington

37 reviews

Brunch
Lunch
Afternoon Coffee

Attentive service, generous servings, well balanced dishes. A great place for quality and flavoursome food.

94% recommended

2 people mentioned the Smoked Salmon

There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm

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Rococo Acland Street

$$$$·Italian·

St Kilda

355 reviews

Good for a Date
Group Bookings
Casual

Having chosen the restaurant based on the photos online, it would be safe to say my hopes were high. I was not disappointed! Every dish was beautifully presented, tasted amazing, a…Read more

96% recommended

Pre/post theatre in Melbourne / Victoria

2 people mentioned the Calamari Salad

Table for 2 tomorrow

Bhang

$$$$·Contemporary Indian·

Brunswick / Brunswick East

217 reviews

Good Vegetarian Options
Good for a Date
Spicy

Very tasty food and great service. Thanks

95% recommended

Healthy in Melbourne / Victoria

5 people mentioned the Thali

Table for 2 tomorrow

St Leonards Vineyard Café

$$$$·Café·

Wahgunyah

25 reviews

Outdoor Eating
Sunday Lunch
Lunch

We were given a voucher as a Christmas present and chose to come to St Leonards because the menu suited us better. We were warmly greeted by all the staff who assisted us in wine …Read more

100% recommended

1 people mentioned the Cheese Platter

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Coombe The Melba Estate

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Yarra Valley

1,004 reviews

Special Occasions
Lunch
Fit for Foodies

Beautiful venue and friendly efficient staff. Exceptional experience for Devonshire tea. Just one criticism the scones were cooked a little too long and were crisp on the outside…Read more

95% recommended

Most Booked in Yarra Valley / Dandenong Ranges

22 people mentioned the High Tea

There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm

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Ezard at Levantine Hill - All Day Dining

$$$$·Modern European·

Yarra Valley

203 reviews

Lunch
Special Occasions
Worth the Drive

Impeccable service as usual. Such an enjoyable day out. Thank you!

83% recommended

Sunday Lunch in Melbourne / Victoria

4 people mentioned the Lamb Pita

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Gazi

$$$$·Greek·

Melbourne CBD

1,690 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions

Great staff and very good food！！

89% recommended

Business Meals in Melbourne / Victoria

56 people mentioned the Souvlaki

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Stokehouse St Kilda Beach

$$$$·Australian·

St Kilda

933 reviews

Waterfront
Scenic View
Special Occasions

It was a delightful venue and the food was delicious and well presented. The service was attentive. For us this was a more expensive evening that usual but worth it for a special e…Read more

86% recommended

Scenic View in Melbourne / Victoria

16 people mentioned the Fish Chip

There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm

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The Grand Hotel Warrandyte

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Warrandyte

469 reviews

Casual
Group Bookings
Lunch

Great night out. Always enjoy our time out here in a very picturesque location. We had a number of dishes and everyone found something they really enjoyed. For me I really liked…Read more

93% recommended

Child Friendly in Inner East

5 people mentioned the Barramundi

Table for 2 tomorrow

Greensborough RSL

$$$$·Bistro·

Melbourne CBD

199 reviews

Casual
Child Friendly
Good for Birthdays

Table was excellent and as requested, the food came with little delay, all the staff were very pleasant and courteous, and no problem with the members card. The three of us all ha…Read more

96% recommended

Child Friendly in Melbourne / Victoria

2 people mentioned the Filet Mignon

Table for 2 tomorrow

Edge Geelong

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Geelong / Geelong West

114 reviews

Waterfront
Casual
Scenic View

My experience with my family on Monday night was wonderful. The food and the service was outstanding. We would definitely be returning customers.

93% recommended

Afternoon Coffee in Melbourne / Victoria

1 people mentioned the Angus Beef

Table for 2 tomorrow

Hotel Argentina

$$$$·Argentinean·

Williamstown

1 review

Quiet Conversation

100% recommended

21 people mentioned the Lamb Shoulder

Table for 2 tomorrow

The Rocks Mornington

$$$$·Seafood·

Mornington

613 reviews

Waterfront
Scenic View
Lunch

Wife’s birthday

88% recommended

Best Overall in Mornington Peninsula

12 people mentioned the Fish Chip

Table for 2 tomorrow

Wah Wah Gee

$$$$·Asian·

Geelong / Geelong West

526 reviews

Waterfront
Scenic View
Good for a Date

Was great .. delish food! Just a bit cold and noisy

88% recommended

Scenic View in Melbourne / Victoria

15 people mentioned the Dumplings

Table for 2 tomorrow

District North

$$$$·Breakfast·

Moonee Ponds

24 reviews

Brunch
Lunch
Casual

Awesome once again. Apple crumble porridge was divine. Coffee is heaven, absolutely my favourite place in Melbourne for breakfast 😋❤️

83% recommended

1 people mentioned the Apple Crumble

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Healesville Hotel

$$$$·Australian·

Yarra Valley

179 reviews

Sunday Lunch
Worth the Drive
Special Occasions

Absolutely fantastic. I have coeliac disease and gluten free is imperative. They were helpful, understanding and ensured my food was GF. We all had a wonderful long lunch in the be…Read more

84% recommended

Most Booked in Yarra Valley / Dandenong Ranges

4 people mentioned the Gnocchi

Table for 2 tomorrow

radii restaurant & bar

$$$$·Australian·

East Melbourne

71 reviews

Romance
Good for Anniversaries
Special Occasions

The radii restaurant & bar in the hotel offered a pleasant atmosphere and decor during our dinner reservations. The presentation and plating of our meal was well presented and the …Read more

4 people mentioned the High Tea

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Builders Arms Hotel Bistro

$$$$·Australian·

Fitzroy

292 reviews

Casual
Neighbourhood Gem
Group Bookings

Fantastic vibe and beautiful food!!

88% recommended

Neighbourhood Gem in Northern Suburbs

10 people mentioned the Dumplings

Table for 2 tomorrow

Woolshed

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Docklands

130 reviews

Waterfront
Scenic View
Business Meals

Our dining at the Woolshed was to celebrate my wife's birthday. Food was excellent, wine was OK but my first glass of red wine had a good amount of residue left in the bottom of th…Read more

95% recommended

1 people mentioned the Burger Patty

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