Best Seasonal Restaurants in Braeside

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1. Hendriks Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(9)

$$$$

• Café • Mordialloc

Booked 1 time today

At Hendriks Café, we believe coffee is more than just a drink — it’s a daily ritual, a conversation starter, and a moment of connection. Founded by Federico Hickman, Hendriks is a space born from a love of Melbourne café culture and a desire to create something timeless. From humble beginnings, we’ve built a place where quality meets community. Whether you're after your morning flat white, a laid-back brunch, or a cozy corner to work or catch up with friends — Hendriks is your local hideaway, always brewing something special. Our ethos is rooted in simplicity, hospitality, and consistency. We work closely with local roasters and food suppliers to serve a seasonal, wholesome menu. We don’t cut corners, and we never serve anything we wouldn’t enjoy ourselves. So come in, take a seat, and feel at home. We’re more than just a café — we’re your daily stop for comfort, craft, and connection.

2. Yugen Dining

4.7

Exceptional(652)

$$$$

• Asian • South Yarra

Booked 29 times today

Yugen redefines dining after dark. A promise of an experience where food, drink, and music continue well into the night. A subterranean setting with a refined industrial feel, offering dishes and beverages influenced by the cultural richness of Asia. Tradition met with the intuition of a contemporary flair.

3. Grazia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1468)

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• Italian • Glen Iris

Booked 45 times today

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

4. Yiaga

4.9

Exceptional(173)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • East Melbourne

Booked 11 times today

Located within Melbourne’s historic Fitzroy Gardens on Wurundjeri Country, our restaurant is shaped by place, season, and community.Our ever-evolving menu and beverage program celebrate Australia through its farmers, fishers, growers, makers, artists, and creative collaborators.Set within the heritage gardens, the restaurant is crafted almost entirely from Australian materials, drawing on local traditions of making and craft. We look forward to welcoming you to dine beneath the century-old elm trees of the Gardens.

5. Mount Erica Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(1389)

$$$$

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 65 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.

A photo of Comma Food and Wine restaurant

6. Comma Food and Wine

4.8

Exceptional(125)

$$$$

• Contemporary Asian • Moorabbin

Booked 1 time today

Comma Food & Wine is a Moorabbin restaurant and wine bar shaped by modern Australian dining, native produce, contemporary Asian influence, and quietly polished service. Previously awarded One Hat by The Age Good Food Guide, Comma brings a refined but welcoming experience to the south-east, with coal-fired meats, handmade gnocchi and pasta, raw and bright seasonal plates, considered cocktails, and a wine list made for sharing.The menu reflects a contemporary Australian approach, grounded in local and native ingredients, while drawing on Asian flavours, techniques, and balance. It is refined without being rigid, familiar without being predictable, and designed for generous, thoughtful dining.Open Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm for dinner, drinks, date nights, celebrations, Coal Fired Steak Nights, Gnocchi Thursday, and chef’s selection dining.Come as you are.

A photo of Sip Society Cafe & Bar restaurant

7. Sip Society Cafe & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2)

$$$$

• Café • Dingley Village

At Sip Society Cafe and Bar, we take pride in serving fresh and comforting cafe dishes prepared with care. Our cabinet displays a selection of homemade cakes and pastries, and our menu features brunch favourites such as waffles with seasonal berries and wholesome salads with grilled chicken. We pair these dishes with expertly crafted coffee and a carefully curated list of drinks that complement our food throughout the day.Our space is designed to feel warm and welcoming with a relaxed atmosphere suited to catch ups, casual dining or a quiet moment with something sweet. We focus on friendly service and consistent quality so each visit feels familiar and enjoyable. At Sip Society Cafe and Bar we aim to bring our guests good food, good coffee and a setting that invites you to settle in and feel at ease.

8. Bottarga Brighton

4.8

Exceptional(148)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Brighton

Booked 8 times today

Step into Bottarga—an intimate restaurant in Brighton where fine dining unfolds in the heart of the kitchen. With every seat facing our fully open kitchen, guests are immersed in the artistry and rhythm of the culinary process.Our menu is a refined fusion of contemporary Italian cuisine, subtly layered with Asian influences and crafted using the finest global ingredients.Proudly Brighton’s one-hatted restaurant, Bottarga has been recognised by The Age Good Food Guide, awarded two glasses in the Australian Wine List of the Year Awards, and celebrated by Wine Spectator.Let us take you on a dining experience that is thoughtful, intimate, and distinctly Bottarga.

9. Attica

4.8

Exceptional(292)

$$$$

• Australian • Ripponlea

Booked 14 times today

We’re an Australian restaurant, both in location and in spirit.We celebrate the incredible, unique ingredients found in this country and the many rich and varied culinary cultures it’s fostered – beginning thousands of years ago with the First Peoples who call this land home.The experience you’ll have at Attica is informed by all of this, as well as the values we pursue each day: excellence, kindness, creativity and, of course, fun.We believe in the unique, the unexpected and the surprising – and we love to meet new people.

10. Lilac Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(38)

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• Wine Bar • South Yarra

Booked 13 times today

At Lilac, we’ve transformed a historic warehouse into a warm, low-lit wine bar with loft-style charm and inviting character—think exposed brick, steel-framed windows, Persian rugs, and a cozy fireplace. It’s the kind of place where you can relax at plush velvet couches or gather around the back-lit bar for a drink and a bite. Our kitchen plays with wood-fire cooking, house-made charcuterie, and creative twists on nostalgic bistro favourites. From chicken-liver mousse éclairs to savoury “mince on toast,” every dish is made with seasonal, local, foraged, and fermented ingredients that speak to heart and flavour. Our beverage focus is just as thoughtfully crafted. We pour an array of biodynamic and minimal-intervention wines, alongside inventive cocktails that nod to tradition with unexpected ingredients. The aim is simple: quality, creativity, and joy in every glass.

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Rebecca
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing garlic bread. Amazing philli cheese steak sandwich. If go at night try the chilli garlic bread. Great staff, always very friendly and helpful!
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Wood & Bone$$$$• Australian• Moorabbin
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4.6
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Anthony
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had an outstanding experience at Grazia. The food was exceptional, the service was super attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed as you’d expect from an Italian restaurant. The menu was broad with so many options from basic to multi course. Food was beautifully presented and delicious. Easily one of Melbourne’s best dining experiences. Our 4th visit to Grazia. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return.
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Grazia Restaurant$$$$• Italian• Glen Iris
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4.8
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Christine
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Couldn't fault the service or food. Exceptional food and menu, Chef Joel is brilliant!
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Comma Food and Wine$$$$• Contemporary Asian• Moorabbin
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4.8
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Barbara
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2026
Lovely little spot just outside the busy streets of Mordialloc. Plenty of street parking. Bright and modern atmosphere and not too noisy, even though it was moderately busy on a Monday lunchtime. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. A lovely way to celebrate my daughter's 25th birthday!
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Hendriks Cafe$$$$• Café• Mordialloc
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4.7
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Ying
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2026
Great food and great service. Wait staff were extremely friendly and made everyone feel welcomed there. Highly recommended!
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Sip Society Cafe & Bar$$$$• Café• Dingley Village
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4.7

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