Dandelion Lounge & Eatery

4.5

12 Reviews

$40 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem
Kid-friendly

Grab a table with friends, catch up with colleagues or celebrate with family at Dandenong's newest all-day dinning cafe, restaurant & bar. Inspired by the sunny Mediterranean, fill up on fresh seasonal breakfasts and locally roasted silky-smooth coffee before Dandelion turns into a vibrant social hub for lunch and dinner. Devour delicious wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas and zesty salads then try our spritz menu at Dandelion Bar for a refreshing twist.

Located on the ground floor hotel lobby inside Holiday Inn Dandenong, Dandelion Lounge + Eatery offers the freshest cuisine experience in the social heart of Dandenong.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Pizzeria, Modern European
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(03) 8908 0000
Website
https://dandeliondandenong.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Atish Chaudhuri

Location
50-52 McCrae St, Dandenong, AU-VIC 3175
Neighborhood
Dandenong
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bottomless Pizza
A$15.50 - A$29.50 per person
Multiple dates available

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy discounted drinks, including $8 schooners from the tap, $8 house wine, and $14 Aperol Spritz at Dandelion bar every day. 4-6pm.

Holiday Inn Buffet BreakfastA$32.00
Bacon, mushroom, sausage hash browns, baked beans. Choose from our delicious egg menu, fruit juice and unlimited tea and coffee.
The ContinentalA$12.00
Grilled sourdough, butter, preserves, honey
Egg & Bacon RollA$15.00
Fried egg, grilled bacon, cheese, bbq sauce
Eggs Your WayA$14.50
On grilled sourdough with herbed marinated truss tomatoes
Mediterranean Hummus & AvocadoA$24.00
Chickpeas, yogurt, spices, fried bread, pine nuts, tomato, onion
Eggs BenedictineA$25.00
Corn and peas croquets, poached eggs, hollandaise, bacon, tomato
Warm Bread and Butter PuddingA$25.00
Banana, berries, vanilla ice cream
ExtrasA$5.50
Bacon / ham / chipolata / avocado / Hash brown / sautéed mushrooms / spinach / baked beans

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

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12 Reviews

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Corinne
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the special Christmas set menus. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was fantastic with large servings. (We needed to bring desserts home as we were so full from first 2 courses. Very well presented and we will be back to sample the normal menu.
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Lisa
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice. Would go there again. Waitresses were very nice and helpful.
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Cathy
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious modern Italian food with great flavours, beautifully presented. Lovely atmosphere, very polite and quick service.
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Mehtap
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s a hidden gem in Dandenong we did not know of its existence. Celebrated my daughter’s graduation with family and I can say from start to end the staff the service the food was amazing .
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Maria
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We stayed at the Holiday Inn and dined in their in house restaurant. Food was tasty, presented well with generous portions. The standout was the outstanding service. The staff at both Holiday Inn and the Dandelion were amazing, so polite and professional. Would not hesitate to go back there again. Also kids eat free if you're staying at the hotel which was a bonus.
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Kaz
Victoria
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was poor - had to call on service several times (eg order food, remove plates, see dessert menu). Pricey for a barramundi dish - although the fish was very well cooked, it was a small proportion and overcompensated with too much chips and basic salad.
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Natalie
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We booked in for an early dinner before a nearby event and were the second table in there (party of 4). After being seated we had to find someone to take our order as no one came to the table. The server was nice and accommodating but that’s where it finished. Two of the group received their meals while the others waited another 15 mins for their food! Pastas at that. No one checked on us or made eye contact to let us know about the delay and when it finally arrived and we mentioned the delay it was because they had to cook mushrooms!! LOL. The food was bland and very not worth the wait. The chicken schnitzel had some random seasoning on it that made it taste funky. Arancini had no flavour but luckily we had aioli for our chips that we could use to help with that. I will credit them for the lamb burnt ends. They were amazing, hot and tasty. This place has a reasonable menu and potential but needs to focus on stepping up their game. Imagine if it was busy and not a 5pm dinner!!
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John
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I were just looking for a quick place to eat prior to an engagement later in the evening and we were fortunate to have found Dandelion Lounge & Eatery. Very friendly and courteous staff. Food was delicious. Will definitely come back.
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AlisonR
New South Wales
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We enjoyed our time but seemed very short staffed on the night. Meal took a while to come out and we were one of three tables dining at that time. Staff were very friendly and warm.
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AliciaM
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Hospitality was great but food was not good, very disappointed.
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FAQs

Dandelion Lounge & Eatery is rated 4.5 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Dandelion Lounge & Eatery

50-52 McCrae St, Dandenong, AU-VIC 3175

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Dandenong
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Pizzeria, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Atish Chaudhuri
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://dandeliondandenong.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 8908 0000

Dandelion Lounge & Eatery

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Bottomless Pizza

Offers

Happy Hour

Menu

Breakfast

Holiday Inn Buffet BreakfastA$32.00

The ContinentalA$12.00

Egg & Bacon RollA$15.00

Eggs Your WayA$14.50

Mediterranean Hummus & AvocadoA$24.00

Eggs BenedictineA$25.00

Warm Bread and Butter PuddingA$25.00

ExtrasA$5.50

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Dandelion Lounge & Eatery restaurant rated?

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