Blackburn, Australia Food & Drink
Whether you're after a bougie brunch on Easter Sunday, a late-night snack on Good Friday or a cheeky drink on Saturday night, look no further than this list. Enjoy a cosy drink in the lounge area before taking your seat at the table for the main event. Tantalising set menus include the usual chicken, beef and seafood options, as well as a special Moreton Bay Bugs dinner. If you love your seafood, you really should give the ‘Bugs a go. For dinner Miyako has a kids menu available, at $35, with spring rolls, a teppanyaki mix of butter fish, chicken and mixed vegetables, fried rice, miso soup and ice cream. Otherwise the lunch menu offers good value and fewer dishes which would suit a smaller child’s appetite.
You can also type in a suburb or address in the search bar to find venues in that area. On the ground level of dining and drinking wonderland 127 Brunswick Street, you’ll find Ichi Ni Nana, one of the few places in Melbourne where you can enjoy an authentic Izakaya dining experience. It will be open all throughout the entire Easter long weekend. Across Japanese food near Blackburn the entire long weekend at the Hawthorn Hotel, visitors can score one free kids meal with every main meal purchased. In fact, when trying to sum up the place Cumulus Inc plays in Melbourne’s hungry heart, ‘favourite clubhouse’ comes as close as any description. Over the long weekend, Cumulus Inc will be open on Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday.
On a lovely spring afternoon we choose to enjoy the courtyard with some locals and quickly make ourselves at home. If Mary tells you to eat cake … then how do you say no! The beautiful converted old home is a delightful cafe, specialising in high tea, is a delightful place for a lunch and NOW, Mary’s Cafe is also open for breakfast. This fusion style restaurant in Traralgon can be spotted a mile away, especially by the awesome street art along its side ally. You can’t go past a cafe with a courtyard out the back and a place for the kids to play.
There is a new little cafe in town and they are making their mark in the back streets of Blackburn North. This cosy cafe is nestled in a small strip of shops and Mamma says, it is worth finding. Nice Buns is the very BEST of all things YOMG - Yo My Goodnes. This innovative Melbourne based biz love to push the envelope with food, dining and stack of fun.
The teppanyaki dining area has chefs ready to give you a show . Lunch or dinner is a set course, with your choice of protein, accompanied by fresh vegetables , steamed rice and miso soup. You can order extras, drinks, appetisers and dessert.
Check it out for yourself this Easter long weekend – it will be open 8am-5pm across the four days with a 15 per cent surcharge. Already home to Shane Delia’s iconic modern Middle Eastern restaurant Maha, the Bond Street laneway in Melbourne’s CBD has welcomed a new and elegant sister venue, Jayda. It's the perfect spot for a cocktail and fancy snack this Easter long weekend, and is open all four days as per normal trading hours with an 18 per cent surcharge.
Seasonal menus will be prepared by a skilled Japanese teppanyaki chef, and there are a couple of choices of set menu, both including multiple courses finished with a dessert. Alternatively, diners can build their own experience with menu items. Lisa Sidiropoulos ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) April 2023 Our experience here on Saturday night was great!
Hey Sister has opened in Heathmont and has one of the most impressive burger menus we have ever seen, with both vegetarian and carnivorous options. Nancy is the perfect complement to the homewares outlet. With airy ceilings and gorgeous decor - including the ceramic light fixtures above the coffee counter - the cafe is pretty darn perfect.
Hi, my name is Dylan Cole, and I moved to Australia five years ago from England, UK. The low-level lighting creates a serene but versatile ambience – ideal for dates, business meetings and friendly dinners alike. Tokyo Teppanyaki prides itself on offering a full evening’s entertainment, not just your average dining experience. Their slogan is “Be Prepared To Catch Your Own Food”, so it shouldn’t be a surprise to learn that this is a high-energy kind of spot. One thing guests particularly like about Burwood Teppanyaki House is the attentive service. The chefs and waiters patiently explain anything you’re not sure about, making this an excellent venue for Japanese connoisseurs and novices alike.
In Stanley, the entire heart of this tiny village is the Stanley Pub. Featuring an entire wall with every flavour of cordial from the famous Billson’s Brewery - you can order cordials, sodas, milkshakes and even spiders at this Soda Bar in Beechworth. The shop in Bayswater is open 7 days and is serving up pastries, pies, breads, bagels, toasties and sandwiches.
Kuromatsu is bringing a unique, authentic Japanese dining experience to Doncaster East. With a focus on quality hand crafted sushi combined with the dining experience of a traditional Japanese Izakaya, Kuromatsu brings Japan to Melbourne. Create and partake at Spice Temple Melbourne on Saturday, June 16 with a masterclass sharing the magic behind its Zodiac cocktails. Guests will learn to make two cocktails and enjoy snacks from the yum cha menu between 3pm and 5pm. Warm up your winter nights this June with Rockpool Dining Group, featuring pop-ups, cocktail classes, specialty dinners and a one-night-only return by an ex-chef.