Correction (11 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Six places, built around one question: where can the family sit down to eat in and around Elsternwick? Four are in Elsternwick, one is in Caulfield South and one is in Caulfield.
We checked each against its own website and AGFG, the Australian Good Food Guide. AGFG lists Child Friendly as a feature for five of them, and we report it as a listing tag, not a promise. The sixth, The Camden Hotel, publishes a Sunday kids eat free offer on its own site.
We print nothing on high chairs, parking, toilets or prams, because we have no source for them. Ring ahead for those.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek tavern with a BYO tag | Florina’s Greek Tavern | Hot pita bread | $5 |
| Greek tavern with vegan options | Mediterranean Greek Tavern | see below | not printed here |
| Platters and alfresco dining tag | Talk of the Town | Mixed Dips Platter | $17.00 |
| Fish bar with a takeaway tag | Tommy Ruff Fish Bar | see below | not printed here |
| Pub with Sunday kids eat free | The Camden Hotel | see below | not printed here |
| Turkish dinner with alfresco tag | Arda Turkish Restaurant | see below | not printed here |
Florina’s Greek Tavern — 582 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick VIC 3185
AGFG lists Florina’s Greek Tavern as Child Friendly, BYO and Takeaway. Its site lists hours as Tuesday to Sunday from 5:00 PM. From its menu we copied hot pita bread at $5 and baklava at $8, both listed below.
On the menu (copied from florinas.com.au/menus on 9 October 2026):
- Hot pita bread: $5
- Baklava: $8
- Bowl of Florina’s Potato Chips: $12
- Ice Cream: $7
Pack: AGFG lists BYO, so ask the tavern about its BYO rules before you bring a bottle.
Mediterranean Greek Tavern — 511 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick VIC 3185
AGFG lists Mediterranean Greek Tavern as Child Friendly, with Vegan Options and Takeaway. Its own site says BYO is wine only. It also says a deposit is required for bookings of 6 or more, which matters if you are planning a big table.
Pram check: this page prints nothing on step-free entry, so ring ahead if you need it.
Talk of the Town — 446 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick VIC 3185
AGFG lists Talk of the Town as Child Friendly, Takeaway and Alfresco Dining. Its site lists Monday to Sunday 11:30am to 8:30pm, and Tuesday 11:30am to 7:30pm. Its menu prints Mixed Dips Platter at $17.00 and Stuffed Capsicum Platter at $49.00.
On the menu (copied from talkofthetownrestaurant.com/dine-in-menu on 9 October 2026):
- Mixed Dips Platter: $17.00
- Stuffed Capsicum Platter: $49.00
- Mixed Grill Platter: $63.00
- Baklawa With Cashews (Lady Fingers): $8.00
Pack: the Mixed Dips Platter at $17.00 is the lowest-priced of the platter lines we copied.
Tommy Ruff Fish Bar — 1 Carre Street, Elsternwick VIC 3185
AGFG lists Tommy Ruff Fish Bar as Child Friendly and Takeaway. Its own site gives the address as 3/1-3 Carre St, and AGFG prints Shop 3, 1 Carre Street. We have not printed its hours or prices, so check with the shop before you go.
Pack: the takeaway tag is on AGFG, so confirm with the shop that the day’s menu suits the kids.
The Camden Hotel — 414 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield South VIC 3162
The Camden Hotel is just outside Elsternwick, in Caulfield South. Its site lists a free kid’s meal with any main purchase, every Sunday, from 12pm to 5:30pm. For Sunday its site lists hours of 10am to 11pm; offers and hours change, so check its site before you go.
Pram check: this page prints nothing on step-free entry, so ring ahead if you need it.
Arda Turkish Restaurant — 619 Glen Huntly Road, Caulfield VIC 3162
Arda Turkish Restaurant is in Caulfield, at 619 Glen Huntly Road. AGFG lists it as Child Friendly, Takeaway and Alfresco Dining. Its own site lists Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm to 10pm, with Monday closed.
Pack: its site lists a 5pm start, so plan it as a dinner and not a lunch.
Quick answers
Which Elsternwick restaurants are child friendly?
AGFG lists Child Friendly for Florina’s Greek Tavern, Mediterranean Greek Tavern, Talk of the Town and Tommy Ruff Fish Bar in Elsternwick, and for Arda Turkish Restaurant in Caulfield. The Camden Hotel in Caulfield South publishes a Sunday kids eat free offer on its own site.
Where do kids eat free near Elsternwick?
The Camden Hotel, at 414 Hawthorn Road in Caulfield South, lists a free kid’s meal with any main purchase, every Sunday, from 12pm to 5:30pm on its own site. Check the site before you go in case the offer has changed.
Which family restaurants near Elsternwick are BYO?
AGFG lists BYO for Florina’s Greek Tavern. Mediterranean Greek Tavern’s own site says BYO, wine only. Ask each place about its BYO rules before you bring a bottle.
Which family restaurants near Elsternwick are open on a Sunday?
Florina’s Greek Tavern’s site lists Tuesday to Sunday from 5:00 PM. Talk of the Town’s site lists Monday to Sunday 11:30am to 8:30pm. Arda Turkish Restaurant’s site lists Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm to 10pm. For Sunday, The Camden Hotel’s site lists 10am to 11pm.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: the places’ own websites, the Australian Good Food Guide and OpenStreetMap. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Florina’s Greek Tavern: florinas.com.au, agfg.com.au/florinas-greek-tavern-21029, florinas.com.au/menus
- Mediterranean Greek Tavern: openstreetmap.org/12358026531, mediterraneangreektavern.com, agfg.com.au/mediterranean-3345
- Talk of the Town: talkofthetownrestaurant.com, agfg.com.au/talk-of-the-town-84963, talkofthetownrestaurant.com/dine-in-menu
- Tommy Ruff Fish Bar: tommyruff.com.au/contact-us, agfg.com.au/tommy-ruff-fish-bar-26721
- The Camden Hotel: thecamden.com.au, agfg.com.au/the-camden-hotel-119031, thecamden.com.au/whats-on
- Arda Turkish Restaurant: ardarestaurant.com.au, agfg.com.au/arda-turkish-restaurant-37034
