Best Casual Restaurants in Eltham

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78 restaurants available nearby

1. Platform 3095

4.6

Exceptional(53)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Café • Eltham

Cafe, Bar & Eatery located in Eltham, a short walk from the station.

2. Franco & Co

4.4

Awesome(426)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Eltham

Booked 8 times today

Tucked away in the beautiful, leafy gateway of Eltham, Franco & Co is a classic Melbourne dining experience built on quality, comfort and community. A Mediterranean life revolves around the family dinner table, where you will find great conversation with delicious food and wine. We at Franco, have, have recrated the perfect atmosphere for you and your family to enjoy. The menu, courtesy of celebrity chef Jimmy H.Wong the flavours are simple and big, the portions generous, and our menu is extensive with a mixture of wood-fired pizzas and pasta options.Managed by three brothers and a lifelong friend, our company holds notable credibility within the hospitality industry. Having founded many highly rated venues in Melbourne with each of our venues having their own unique personality, we have created another experience for you to enjoy.

A photo of The Grand Hotel Warrandyte restaurant

3. The Grand Hotel Warrandyte

4.5

Awesome(1276)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Pub • Warrandyte

Booked 25 times today

Triple M's 'Best Pub of Melbourne' Winner 2024!For full booking requirements, please head to our website to view all Frequently Asked Questions.What's On Weekly: - Thirsty Thursday 7PM – 10PM- Friday Night Meat Tray- Live Music Sunday Sessions 3PM – 6PMThe Grand Hotel in Warrandyte, a multi-award winning pub, situated opposite the picturesque Yarra River in Warrandyte.Independently owned with a strong community focus. We are all about offering a fun, happening environment for all to enjoy.We pride ourselves on great drinks, food, service and a stunning venue that has been restored to its former glory in a tasteful yet modern manner.Be it a catch up with the mates to catch the live game on the big screens, family celebrations, or a function in one of our 3 stunning spaces, we have got you covered.Stunning indoor and outdoor spaces with views of leafy Warrandyte to be enjoyed all year round – we are proud of what we offer to our community.

4. Watsonia RSL

4.5

Awesome(262)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Australian • Watsonia

Booked 12 times today

One of the best RSL Clubs in Victoria, located only 16 kilometers north of Melbourne and only minutes away from Watsonia Railway Station, Public Transport Buses and Greensborough Shopping Centre with a welcoming atmosphere to enjoy your outing.Our Club is open from 9.00 am every day and serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week. We also have a Courtesy Bus service within a 5km radius of our venue to pick you up and take you home and over 140 car parks directly outside our front door.FACILITIESThe Watsonia RSL offers the ultimate experience in entertainment, dining , functions and hospitality.Spread over two levels our facilities include bars, sports bar, bistro, lounge, a large private function room area, cafe, as well as a children’s indoor playground.We also have, TAB Kiosk’s, Club Keno, Fox Sports, Sky Channel and Sportspick!

A photo of Prosciutto Bros. Craft Bar restaurant

5. Prosciutto Bros. Craft Bar

4.4

Awesome(162)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Eltham

Booked 1 time today

Prosciutto Bros. is a warehouse factory converted into a Craft Bar, a big red brick building in the industrial area of Eltham, frequented by locals who love an icy craft beer, with 20 Craft Beer taps and a great wine list to match. Prosciutto Bros menu is designed for sharing, very home-style Italian, featuring imported smoked, salted, preserved and cooked meats and cheeses showcased on display in our deli window, served as antipasti platters, charcuterie and cheese boards. We also have a wood fired oven, where an array of pizzas are cooked, some topped with meatballs, salami's and of course Prosciutto, a range of other plates, like a trio of dips with freshly baked bread, home-made meatballs, home-made gnocchi and many other "Little Tings". Live music every Friday & Saturday night, always bringing the dance floor to life and for a more chilled Sunday afternoon, live acoustic music is played.

A photo of Rivers Cafe and Foodstore restaurant

6. Rivers Cafe and Foodstore

4.5

Awesome(2017)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Café • Yarrambat

Booked 32 times today

We are fully licensed Cafe and offer indoor table service and outside takeaway dining. Enjoy views of our garden and lakeside setting along with resident ducks, turtles and kangaroos! Celebration CakesWe do not allow cakes to be brought in, however we can make one for you with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Just call us on 9436 3210.About UsLocated within the iconic Rivers of Yarrambat Lifestyle Centre, we are known locally and regionally for our truly unique offer. Expect quality food, friendly service, health inspired dishes and home grown produce from our kitchen garden. Star dishes include our posh cheese, Berry crepes and Belgian lemon teacake.DietaryWe cater for vegetarian, gluten free, vegan and dairy free diets.

7. Greensborough RSL

4.5

Awesome(583)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Greensborough

Booked 5 times today

Our Family-Friendly RSL Bistro has all your Club favorites, prepared with care by our kitchen team led by Dan O'Halloran. From our famous house-made chicken Parma, to our signature seafood crepe, we have the traditional bistro fare that will keep the whole family happy. Being an RSL member entitles you to members' prices on both food and beverage and special offers such as our member's nights.If you are after a quick bite to eat while watching Fox sports you may want to try our lounge bar downstairs, with all sports on the big screen and a menu to suit.

A photo of Merika Cafe & Restaurant restaurant

8. Merika Cafe & Restaurant

5.0

Exceptional(1)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• International • Eltham

Merika has a unique variety of dishes and desserts. Specialty Hungarian Chimney Cakes, Brazilian BBQ Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Homemade Gelato & more...At Merika you will experience peace, luxury and quality in the beautiful greenery nature of Eltham. The Brazilian BBQ experience is one of a kind on weekends. Don't miss out on exquisite breakfast & lunch menu.Brazilian BBQ, Garlic Parmesan Steak, Chicken Parma, Mongolian Beef, Chimney cakes, Coffee and homemade gelato are the most popular at Merika.Peaceful indoor & outdoor space.

9. Now and Not Yet

4.9

Exceptional(35)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Café • Warrandyte

One of Melbourne's most successful and popular not-for-profit social enterprises, Now and Not Yet, just over the road from the beautiful Yarra River, is a cafe worth visiting. Featured on channel nine postcards, our passionate chef team has worked for some of the industry's leaders, such as Stephanie Alexander. The classic Melbourne cafe menu offers all-day breakfast with the flavour-packed smashed avocado and a great selection of lunch options. The industrial character creates a welcome but funky environment that fits well into the beautiful leafy country in the city Warrandyte vibe.

10. Isme Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(17)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Lebanese • Thornbury

Booked 11 times today

ISME 2.0 IS HERE 🍸After many months of curating and perfecting, the time has officially come to open Isme back to our beloved customers.We are elated to welcome you to our dining table this October. 🍽️Our online booking system will be live mid September, and we cannot wait to share the culinary masterpiece we’ve been working on. 👨🏼‍🍳Keep an eye on our Instagram for official launch dates, updates and sneak peaks.The message at Isme Restaurant is simple:Welcome home. See you in October.

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Kathy
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very pleasant experience at Franco & Co, we had a group of 10, we all loved our food and the service was good
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Franco & CoPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Eltham
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4.4
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Joe
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Nice pizza and craft beer bar. Food was beautiful. We had the antipasto for 2 and capricciosa pizza. Nice fresh toppings.
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Prosciutto Bros. Craft BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Eltham
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4.4
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Ian
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Feb 2025
The staff made you feel welcome and were very responsive and positive to help. Great night. Thankyou
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The Grand Hotel WarrandytePrice: Moderate• Pub• Warrandyte
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4.5
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Vic
Victoria •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Feb 2025
I tried the Caesar Salad, not that good, effectively this was lettuce and croutons with mayonnaise.
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Watsonia RSLPrice: Moderate• Australian• Watsonia
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4.5
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Callie
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Oct 2024
Service and venue overall the perfect place for work drinks catch up. Platform 3095 never disappoints.
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Platform 3095Price: Moderate• Café• Eltham
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4.6

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