Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Cape Schanck

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ArmadaleBlack RockDromanaElwoodFingalMalvern

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29 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Kitchen Tootgarook

4.7

Exceptional(415)

$$$$

• Comfort Food • Tootgarook

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to The Kitchen Tootgarook, your laid back Mornington Peninsula local, just minutes from the beach and nearby Rye Pier, Peninsula Hot Springs and Alba Thermal Springs.Open 7 days for breakfast and lunch, plus dinner Thursday to Saturday. Expect seriously delicious plates made with love: our famous Bacon & Salmon Sandwich with mango chutney, loaded smashed avo with house vegan fetta and pomegranate, fresh local Fettuccini Vongole, one the best Chicken Parma's around and plenty of gluten free options. Got dietaries? We’ve got you.Proper coffee, local wines, beers and cracking cocktails. Bookings highly recommended (especially weekends), or just rock up and grab a spot in our dog friendly courtyard, join the big shared tables, and people watch on Morris Street with live music every weekend.Come hungry, leave happy, come back tomorrow. You’ll feel like family from hello number 1.

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2. St Andrews Beach Brewery

4.5

Awesome(1278)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • Fingal

Booked 17 times today

The story of St Andrews Beach Brewery dates back to the early 2000’s, when our Co-founder Andrew Purchase built the racetrack on the property for the royal family of Australian horse racing – the Freedman Brothers. When the property became available in 2015, Andrew and Michael Freedman saw an opportunity that was too good to miss. With the infrastructure in place and with a story like no other, Andrew, Michael and their passionate team of co-owners set about turning the former stables into a truly unique brewery.Before you book a stable in our one of a kind refurbished stables, please note the following; Stable bookings can seat groups from 5-36 and for a maximum of 3 hours. If you are unable to book at your preferred time all of our reserved seating is booked. We leave tables unreserved in our beer garden and parts of inside for groups of less than 5 people and walk-ins. If you're wanting to make a reservation for 36+ people, please visit our webpage.

3. Merricks Store

4.7

Exceptional(1262)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • Merricks

Booked 30 times today

The Merricks Store is open every day 8.30am - 5pm.Our talented kitchen team turn the very best of fresh, seasonal ingredients into the most delicious seasonal-inspired country cuisine.Enjoy breakfast or a long lunch by the fire or on one of our decks. Select from an extensive range of local wines as well as local beers and cider.BREAKFAST 8:30am - 11amLUNCH 12pm - 3:30pmWith the exception of events & our food truck, our bistro is not open for dinner.Please see our website for more details.

4. Mount Erica Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(1389)

$$$$

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 68 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

5. Elwood Bathers

4.7

Exceptional(1829)

$$$$

• Bistro • Elwood

Booked 7 times today

Bayside restaurant and event venue open daily from 11:30am for dine in, takeaway coffees & juices, available on the weekend from 9:00am. Passionate about friends, family and community.

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6. OUEST FRANCE BISTRO

4.8

Exceptional(258)

$$$$

• French • Mornington

Booked 4 times today

Retro and cosy Design, with flashy red carpet, hanging plants in the patio for a true Paris Boheme atmospher. Golden mirror, artistic wall paper in a dark a moody atmosphere for the inside. Ouest ( west ) France Bistro, has opened their door on the 14 of July 2022. Run by 2 French Brothers Oscar (chef) and Cesar ( ex : France soir ) from Brittany. After 1 year the restaurant have put himself as a must go of the peninsula. The 32 seats tiny restaurant is welcoming you in a elegant and tasteful Design, mixing the atmosphere of the patio and the room for you to experience the ambience of a bustling French bistro in the heart of Mornington. For the food, don’t look for to complicated, the small menu featured the classic of French brasseries dishes revisited with brio for a traditional hearty and tasty French cuisine, On the board of special find few seasonal and creative dishes take place. Wine list focusing on diversity of French grapes and wine making from organic small producer.

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7. DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Mornington

4.3

Awesome(941)

$$$$

• Italian • Mornington

Booked 26 times today

We are a true Italian pizzeria, mozzarella bar, fresh produce store & delicatessen all in one.Our Name D.O.C. an Italian appellation abbreviated to mean "of controlled origin denomination" is core to our mission. To deliver you, the customer, the true Italian dining experience.We offer a casual family style communal dining environment.A private dining experience is available in our unique Produce Room for groups upto 20 to 30.Let our team of enthusiastic Italians amaze you.Welcome back to simple Italian food.

8. Lamaro's Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(1069)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • South Melbourne

Booked 20 times today

"Truly a wonderful pub is Lamaro’s, run by experts that embrace hospitality." Tony Leonard, 3AW https://bit.ly/36XkQbdBroadsheet's Top 5 Gastropubs in Melbourne 2019 & 20203AW's Pub Of The Year 2019 Lamaro's Hotel is an iconic Gastro-pub located in leafy Cecil Street in South Melbourne.Let us take you on a gourmet journey with our creative modern Australian menu. Either dine in the opulent surrounds of our restaurant or relax in our old world bar.With a boutique extensive wine list and 12 craft beers on tap there is something to please every taste and palate.Private dining rooms available and functions welcome.A must visit venue for any food, wine and beer lovers.We're close to Albert Park Lake and just 100m stroll from Bridport Street light rail (Tram no. 96) and South Melbourne's bus

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9. Neighbourhood Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(463)

$$$$

• Italian • Armadale

Booked 31 times today

Neighbourhood Pizza. Its pizza for locals. Great for the family, your date or your friends. More than just pizza!

10. Cecconi's Toorak

4.8

Exceptional(278)

$$$$

• Italian • Toorak

Booked 14 times today

A lavish European dining experience, serving some of Melbourne’s finest Italian cuisine. Designed as a sister restaurant to the original Cecconi’s in Flinders Lane, our second venue brings a touch of luxury, refinement and ‘buonissimo’ to Melbourne’s inner-east enclave. Inspired by its heritage in Italy’s northern regions, and the masters of Italian design, our Toorak venue offers a modern evolution of classic European dining, with a strong Melbourne sensibility. A journey of intimate spaces, luxurious finishes, bespoke detailing and sculptural forms.Cecconi’s Toorak adds a contemporary touch to Melbourne’s culinary landscape, whilst maintaining the high-end Italian hospitality that has made Cecconi’s a Melbourne dining institution for more than twenty years.

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Gaye
Melbourne •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The sun was shining, the food was delicious, the wine was refreshing, and the sunshine pouring in the big windows looking out at Elwood Beach gave a 'Summer in Late May' feel fantastic. Many thanks as always to the friendly, and efficient staff who are always ready to do all they can to make 'Lunch at Elwood Bathers' a very enjoyable event — including Daniella, Naomi, Peter, Andy, and Billy too this time.
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Elwood Bathers$$$$• Bistro• Elwood
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4.7
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colin
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2026
Wonderful service, great food. Awesome vibe for young families and oldies alike
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St Andrews Beach Brewery$$$$• Modern Australian• Fingal
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4.5
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SharynGold
Melbourne •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2026
We just happened to walk pass this restaurant and saw Parma and Pot night $25 so thought kets try it. The place was buzzing a good vibe. We loved the atmosphere and parmas were yummy. Only short walking distance from The Keith Motel too which was perfect.
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The Kitchen Tootgarook$$$$• Comfort Food• Tootgarook
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4.7
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Rachel
Victoria •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2026
As usual the service and food was amazing !! We love eating at Merricks General Store. We will definitely be back there very soon !
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Merricks Store$$$$• Modern Australian• Merricks
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2026
This place is outstanding. Fantastic, friendly service. And the food is to die for. Steak tender and delicious, beef cheek melted in my mouth and desserts....YES!!!!
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OUEST FRANCE BISTRO$$$$• French• Mornington
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4.8

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