Best Date Night Restaurants in Mooroolbark

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodFrenchIndianMexican

Regions

Eastern SuburbsYarra Valley Ranges

Neighborhoods

BelgraveChirnside ParkCroydonCroydon SouthDoncaster East Lilydale

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

27 restaurants available nearby

1. The Peacock Den

4.6

Exceptional(643)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • The Basin

Booked 1 time today

THE PEACOCK SYMBOLISES POWER, ROYALTY, INSIGHT & WISDOM.The concept behind The Peacock Den is simply to offer a more unique wine and dining experience in the outer east. Brought to life from a vision and passion for the Hospitality industry, we have created this stunning establishment.With a strong focus on fine wines, the mission at The Peacock Den is simply to share excellent and expertly selected wines matched with simple yet delicious food in a relaxed sharing environment.

A photo of Dainton Taphouse Croydon restaurant

2. Dainton Taphouse Croydon

4.2

Awesome(157)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Croydon

Booked 4 times today

Our Croydon Taphouse is open to the public five days a week from Wednesday to Sunday. Enjoy a range of core and limited Dainton releases, as well as a locally-sourced cider, all expertly poured from our 14 custom taps.We've got a great selection of local wines and spirits, as well as a food menu that includes mouth-watering burgers and delicious share plates.We've always got something exciting happening, from weekly trivia nights to limited edition beer releases.Please note although there is some cover in the Beer Garden, if there is rain we will do our best to move you inside but we can't guarantee a table, also the tables for 2 are barrel tables with no cover. **Please note our kitchen closes at 7:30pm on Sundays**

3. Julia's

4.4

Awesome(98)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Ringwood North

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to our family-friendly neighbourhood pizzeria, the perfect spot for delicious food and good times.Our menu features a wide variety of mouth-watering pizzas crafted with the freshest ingredients and baked to perfection. In addition to our pizzas, we offer homemade pasta, juicy burgers, and much more!We have a selection of ice-cold beers on tap and expertly crafted cocktails. We also have a small private dining room in the old bank safe, providing a unique and intimate setting.Bookings are open now!

4. Holy Basil Thai

4.9

Exceptional(743)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Croydon

Booked 12 times today

Holy Basil in Croydon Victoria has a very simple vision, to bring wholesome, delicious and exciting food to the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Our dream at Holy Basil was to create an exciting diner in the Eastern suburbs where people can relax, come together, have fun and enjoy proper homemade food in a very inclusive environment. We are proud to deliver 100% vegan and Vegetarian options at Holy Basil, use free-range eggs and source only sustainably caught seafood as well as a range of other exciting meals with 95% of the menu being gluten free.At Holy Basil we make our own curry pastes, sauces, desserts, chilli jam, and roti.We happily use gluten free soy and 100% pure fish sauce.We greatly appreciate your support in choosing to dine at Holy Basil. Chefs Duncan Robertson and Julia Robertson look forward to seeing you.

5. Platter Pantry

4.6

Exceptional(140)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Croydon

Booked 3 times today

Visit the unique and cozy Platter Pantry Fromagerie Cafe, nestled in the heart of Croydon. This quaint French inspired venue is a special place to dine with friends, loved ones and family. You will feel as though you have taken a little trip to Paris while sitting and enjoying the stunning fresh high end foods on offer, made with local and imported produce.Whether it be a fabulous Coffee, a freshly made lemonade scone, all day breakfast, a chicken baguette or a fine cheese board, you will feel in heaven when dining here! Come and say hello, we would love to have you!

A photo of Pig & Whistle Tavern - Olinda restaurant

6. Pig & Whistle Tavern - Olinda

4.7

Exceptional(944)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Olinda

Booked 16 times today

We are a family owned, traditional English tavern nestled away in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Boasting 16 taps, great wines, an extensive spirit selection and a tried and tested no nonsense menu. There is no doubt that The Piggy will make you feel at home.

A photo of YASSAS The Greek Way - Eastland restaurant

7. YASSAS The Greek Way - Eastland

4.5

Awesome(107)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • Ringwood

Booked 3 times today

We’re here to treat you with the traditional Greek street food with a Melbourne twist. YASSAS Experience begins the moment you step in any of our restaurants, as we feed you the Greek Way.

8. Locavore Studio

5.0

Exceptional(61)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Lilydale

Booked 1 time today

The Locavore experience brings a collective of passionate foodies, coffee enthusiasts and hospitality professionals together to create something pretty special. Situated the lower end of Lilydale in a beautiful heritage building, built in the late 1880s, we offer a distinctive dining & food store experience. Thoughtfully curated local produce, coffee roasted onsite and professional service makes for a truely transformative dining experience.Cooking brings us together, and it continues to create communities ― and with community comes feelings of connection and happiness.Locavore Studio is based on the concept of “Produced within 100kms of consumption”.Sustainability moving into the future is at the forefront of our minds and we are taking important steps to look after our planet and community moving forward. With relationships with local farmers, specialty artisan suppliers and butchers, our goal is to minimise our environmental footprint as best we can for a better future.

A photo of Rowanos Restaurant - Croydon restaurant

9. Rowanos Restaurant - Croydon

4.6

Exceptional(40)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Croydon South

Booked 5 times today

We welcome you to Rowanos Restaurants, a family owned & run Italian-inspired dining experience nestled in the heart of Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs. Our story began with a passion for authentic Italian cuisine and a desire to create a local, welcoming space where families and friends can come together to enjoy delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere. Our goal is simple: we want you to feel at home. This approach has grown us to three venues, all of which share the philosophy of community & contribution. Whether you're joining us for a special occasion or simply craving a comforting bowl of homemade gnocchi on your way home, our friendly & long-standing staff are dedicated to providing you with exceptional service & brilliant flavours Join us at Rowanos Restaurants be a part of our growing family of food lovers who appreciate the simple pleasures in life - good company and great food. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our love for Italian cuisine, close to home. "

10. The Budgie Bar

4.6

Exceptional(207)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Ringwood

Booked 9 times today

The Budgie Cocktail Bar is a unique converted warehouse bar located in Ringwood. The expansive space caters for the finest of cocktails, curated wine selections, beers on tap and of course; delicious food currently offered by our friends at Hecho En Mexico! An open floor plan that features a sun-filled beer garden, concrete bar and a Palm Springs inspired cacti corner, The Budgie is the perfect place for your Friday after-work drinks or for a Saturday catch-up with friends. Although tucked away, The Budgie is easily accessible being only a brief walk from Ringwood Station and Eastland Shopping Center as well as a number of hotels and accommodation.

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From verified diners like you

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Narelle
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was a new experience for us, but we loved the fact that the share plates were big enough for the 2 of us. We originally had chosen 4 shared dishes, but after the first dish, we reduced it to 3. The food was beautiful and certainly plentiful! And our waitress was awesome, highly recommend :-)
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The Peacock DenPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• The Basin
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4.6
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Kristian
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service and food was fantastic as always! There was a small wait due to technical problems with online ordering that really was not abig deal anyway. We were offered free dessert. Thank you
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Dainton Taphouse CroydonPrice: Moderate• Australian• Croydon
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4.2
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Maddi
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was a really lovely restaurant! Beautifully laid out and decorated. The service was amazing as were the drinks and food. Would highly recommend!
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Julia'sPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Ringwood North
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4.4
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George
Victoria •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We went for Valentine’s Day and on the table was a little note and 2 heart chocolates, a nice little thought. The food is fantastic, very generous serves. We both had Pad Thai, one prawn and one beef. The prawn dish had a very generous serving of prawns and the beef was juicy and tender. The roti was also terrific. The wait staff are lovely, moving around efficiently, quickly and quietly. We will definitely be back.
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Holy Basil ThaiPrice: Expensive• Thai• Croydon
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4.9
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Catherine
Victoria •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 18, 2025
Generous serving sizes, quick service, ordered a glass of house red wine and a glass of Rose was delivered
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YASSAS The Greek Way - EastlandPrice: Moderate• Greek• Ringwood
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4.5

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