Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Caulfield East

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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BaysideEastern SuburbsInner CityInner City NorthInner City WestInner East

Areas

AbbotsfordAlbert ParkBlack RockBrightonBrunswickCarlton

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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Takeaway only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

109 restaurants available nearby

1. Grazia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1059)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glen Iris

Booked 55 times today

Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.

2. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(730)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 91 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

3. Lulu Dining

4.5

Awesome(42)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Malvern

Booked 5 times today

Lulu is a neighbourhood restaurant.We offer daily hand made pasta and pizza with simplicity and quality at the core. We have a considered wine offering that is focused on Italian varieties. We want to be a venue which can be visited multiple times a week a snack and wine, birthday lunch or dinner. We operate Wednesday to Sunday, featuring pizza, pasta and snacks all designed to share. Our opening hours are:Wednesday: 5pm - 10pmThursday: 5pm - 10pm Friday Lunch: 12pm - 4pmFriday Dinner: 5pm - 10pmSaturday Lunch: 12pm - 4pmSaturday Lunch: 5pm - 10pmSunday Lunch: 12pm - 5pmWhilst reservations are recommended, we will always have some tables put aside for walk ins

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4. Omnia Bistro & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(565)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• European • South Yarra

Booked 9 times today

Located on the corner of Chapel St and Toorak Rd in South Yarra, Omnia blends the energy of a European Bistro with Australia’s best produce, bringing fine-dining craftsmanship to culinary classics in the heart of South Yarra. Awarded 2 hats in 2023 and 2024, Omnia is steeped in genuine old-world hospitality with an acute eye on quality and seasonality. Take a seat in our light-filled Conservatory, cosy Barrel Room or lean into the vibrant ambience of the Main bar. Come alone, meet with friends, and toast with us. Groups of 7 or more are invited to enjoy our curated group menu featuring our seasonally sourced dishes, and timeless classics. Email us on info@omniabistro.com.au for any group reservations enquires.

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5. Waterfront Brighton

4.7

Exceptional(544)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Brighton

Booked 13 times today

Waterfront Brighton is a favorite for birthday celebrations. Patrons frequently celebrate their birthdays there, and reviews consistently praise the excellent service, great food, and comfortable atmosphere. One review even mentioned a staff member creating a special cocktail for a birthday guest. It's a seafood lover's paradise with daily market visits ensuring the freshest offerings.

6. QT Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(36)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Glen Iris

Booked 16 times today

National Awards for Excellence Vietnamese Restaurant 2024 & 2022 by Restaurant & Catering Association, A Gold & Silver medal for Restaurants Challenge 2024 & 2023 by Australian Culinary Federation.Founded in 2017, QT' Kitchen has quickly become an institution in Glen Iris, Ashburton, Camberwell and surrounding suburbs of Melbourne. The team hopes to please every customer with superb front of house service, a creative, delicious menu and a bustling ambience that is warm & welcoming. Functions are held regularly in the 90 seat space where family and friends come together to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, school friendships and much more. Bookings are recommended although apart from our busiest times on Friday & Saturday night you can generally find a table in our spacious venue.We can't wait to serve you.

7. Rococo Hawthorn

4.6

Exceptional(1199)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hawthorn

Booked 50 times today

Rococo provides the freshest of ingredients, delivering guests high quality foods with many options available from such a large menu. The la carte menu is offered throughout the whole week and a lunch special from Monday to Friday. Consisting of, Italian traditional dishes that make this restaurant a haven for delicious classics. Located only moments away from Glenferrie Road’s shopping district, the classy suburb of Hawthorn is well suited to Rococo. Understandably from the packed crowds, they cater for a variety of individuals and even large quantities of guests. Rococo has generous spaces both indoor with candle lit lights for that friendly setting and outdoors for those lovely summer nights. Rococo is accessible by transport such as the number 16 tram, and parking on Glenferrie road and other side street options in the area. If it’s a business meeting with colleagues or a last minute catch up with some friends, Rococo is the perfect choice.

8. WangWang BBQ

4.3

Awesome(24)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Malvern

Booked 5 times today

WANGWANG BBQ is a contemporary Qiqihar charcoal BBQ restaurant with a sophisticated atmosphere. We serve all range full-blood wagyu, including wagyu A5 from Kumamoto, in only the best quality.

9. Hotel Brighton

4.3

Awesome(642)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Pub • Brighton

Booked 12 times today

Hotel Brighton is a well-loved local pub in Brighton, famous for its live sports screenings and fantastic pub food. It's also a popular venue for functions, including birthday celebrations. As one reviewer said, 'We were celebrating my Birthday and had a very enjoyable afternoon.' The restaurant's accommodating and friendly staff, combined with its great food and service, make it an ideal choice for birthday celebrations.

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10. The Osborne Rooftop & Bar

4.2

Awesome(90)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Pub • South Yarra

Booked 1 time today

Casual dining available in the Main Bar, Restaurant and on the Rooftop.

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Julie
Melbourne •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Totally love Lulu….amazing food …and the waitstaff are so friend attentive! Had a group of 7 girlfriends and asked for a table in a corner….and we so well looked after all night…even though the place was booked out and very busy! Highly recommend!
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Lulu DiningPrice: Expensive• Italian• Malvern
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4.5
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Guillaume
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Beautiful venue , good atmosphere, service was excellent and the food to die for. I couldn’t fault anything , simply a perfect night.
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Omnia Bistro & BarPrice: Expensive• European• South Yarra
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4.8
G
Glenn
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Grazia is a go to for lunch or dinner. Food is superb service is amazing and the ambiance is relaxing.
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Grazia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glen Iris
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4.8
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Nikki
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Mar 2025
Thank you to the team at Gilson for helping to make my bridesmaid proposal special! They were very attentive and the food was incredible as always!
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5
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Bruce
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
Great service, lovely food, and generous serves. Will be back.
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Waterfront BrightonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Brighton
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4.7

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