Mt Dandenong, Olinda and Sassafras have some great restaurants and cafes for lunch and dinner. Whatever your occasion you will find something perfect. We have listed some of our favourites with a description of the food and ambience. All restaurant menus will be in your suite. We recommend booking in advance on weekends and public holidays. There is also a Taxi Service on the mountain if you fancy a drink.
- Mt Dandenong Village Lunch & Dinner Wednesday-Sunday
Wild Oak is owned by award winning chef Ben Higgs who is passionate about fresh local produce. His menu is unique and flavour driven to excite the palate and the specials menu is packed with the best produce on the day. With a great wine list and an atmosphere that is sophisticated but not stuffy, Wild Oak is ideal for a special occasion or just to have a great meal out.
- Olinda Village Lunch Everyday Dinner Friday-Sunday
Immerse of the Yarra Valley has come to Olinda, bringing with it great service and fantastic food and their own wine. A casual cafe style during the day with Cellar Door wine tasting and a produce section turns into a fine dining atmosphere in the evening with lots of fresh produce. The courtyard out the back is a great place to sit and the nude art in the restaurant is worth checking out.
- Olinda Village Lunch & Dinner Friday-Sunday
Coonara Springs overlooks 4 acres of 100 year old botanic gardens, with views across the Yarra Valley. It is a little further out than most restaurants but well worth the trip. Because the restaurant was established in 1893, the sloping floors just add to the charm (or was I just a little drunk?). The menu is imaginative with fresh local produce and the deserts are to die for.
- Mt Dandenong Village Lunch & Dinner Monday-Sunday
The Pig & Whistle, as you would expect, has a great relaxed English Pub style atmosphere. The food is hearty with menu regulars such as Game Pie and Lamb Shanks (in very generous portions) and the specials board is always well worth a look with fresh seasonal produce. Wash it down with some great English and Australian ales.
- Olinda Village Lunch Saturday-Sunday Dinner Monday-Sunday
Credo has a contemporary minimalist feel with a modern Italian menu. There is a wide range of options from eye fillet and kangaroo to good pasta and risotto. If you are vegetarian there are plenty of interesting dishes to choose from. Dining alfresco out the front watching the world go by in the warmer months is also very nice.
- Mt Dandenong Village Lunch Sat-Sun Dinner Weds-Sun
Kelly’s on the Hill is a log cabin dating back to the 1890’s with a relaxed pub style restaurant with open fires and a cosy tavern area. During winter it is great to sit by the fire in the tavern area and in summer sitting out the front is great. If you are looking for a gluten free menu – this is the place for you with many dishes cooked gluten free.
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