Date Night in Glen Waverley (2026)

Glen Waverley has 77 restaurants and 20 bars — more than enough for months of date nights.

Restaurants for Date Night

#1 Niku Shiki — L009 Springvale Road

Japanese

What makes it great: The queue outside Niku Shiki tells you everything before you walk in. Precision is not a word you throw around in a restaurant review. But there is no other word for what this kitchen does. The kind of restaurant that makes you eat slower because you want it to last.

Hours: Fr-Tu 10:00-18:30; We-Th 10:00-19:30 | Phone: +61 3 9803 7878 | Website: Niku Shiki

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#1 Upali’s — 248 Blackburn Road

Sri_Lankan

What makes it great: You could walk past Upali’s without noticing it. Regulars prefer it that way. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. The kind of place you recommend without being asked.

Phone: +61 3 9887 6700 | Website: Upali’s

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

#1 Scusa Mi! Italiano

Italian | ★ 4.1/5 (1,127 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: Ask anyone on this stretch where to eat and Scusa Mi! Italiano comes up before you finish the question. The pasta is made in the building — you can usually see it happening if you sit near the kitchen. The sauce has the depth that only comes from time, not shortcuts. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.

A 4.1 rating from 1,127 reviews does not happen by accident in Glen Waverley.

What locals say: *“Went there on a busy Friday evening where the restaurant was absolutely packed.

I was not keeping my expectations high, because I had not been there before and did not want to di…”*

Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.

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#1 Marble Yakiniku

Japanese | ★ 4.5/5 (858 reviews)

What makes it great: Contemporary venue specializing in traditional Japanese cuisine including beef & sushi dishes. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.

858 Google reviews and a 4.5 average. The numbers track with the experience.

What locals say: “Very delicious food - fresh sashimi and meat, and great atmosphere. Very unassuming from outside but a very well appointed decoration and tables - sufficient space from others. We…”

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#1 Rock Kung Chinese Restaurant — 101 Kingsway, Glen Waverley

Chinese

What makes it great: What Rock Kung Chinese Restaurant does well, it does better than anywhere else in Glen Waverley. The menu is long. Ignore the front page — the back page is where the kitchen really talks. Rock Kung Chinese Restaurant does not need a rebrand or a renovation. It needs you to sit down and order.

Hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:30

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#1 Sette Bello — 540 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

the food | ★ 4.5/5 (1,652 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: Modern Italian dishes in a chic dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and white tablecloths. You will not Instagram it. You will remember it.

Rated 4.5 by 1,652 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.

What locals say: “Sette Bello is always busy, it has a great reputation with local businesses and people. We often go here for business lunch or dinner. Very highly recommended for any sit down good…”

Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.

Website: Sette Bello | Google Maps

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

#1 The Black Toro — 79 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

the food | ★ 4.4/5 (973 reviews) | $$$

What makes it great: Modern Latin American bites in a smart dining room with dark-toned decor and a dramatic mural. Come once for curiosity. Come back because the food demands it.

A 4.4 rating from 973 reviews does not happen by accident in Glen Waverley.

What locals say: “Cool local restaurant in Glen Waverley, dishing up delicious modern Mexican/Hispanic cuisine. We had the spanner crab tacos which were light, fresh & delicious, then had the choriz…”

Not cheap, but the quality justifies the spend. This is a deliberate night out.

Website: The Black Toro | Google Maps

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

#1 Steak Ministry Bar & Grill — 39-51 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

the food | ★ 4.1/5 (1,665 reviews) | $$$

What makes it great: Steak, seafood & other Australian grill fare served amid dark-wood furniture & leather banquettes. Not the flashiest option in Glen Waverley. Possibly the best.

A 4.1 rating from 1,665 reviews does not happen by accident in Glen Waverley.

What locals say: “Just great. Came here for an anniversary dinner with wife and kids and they did not disappoint. Food was delicious, and finally a restaurant that does medium rare when you ask for…”

Not cheap, but the quality justifies the spend. This is a deliberate night out.

Website: Steak Ministry Bar & Grill | Google Maps

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

Bars for After Dinner

#1 Mountain View Hotel

the food | ★ 4.1/5 (857 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: Spacious, bright venue with modern furnishings and pool tables, dishing up classic pub meals. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.

857 Google reviews and a 4.1 average. The numbers track with the experience.

What locals say: “Roast of the day looked sensational as it was delivered to the table but sadly the pork was way overcooked and very dry so couldn’t eat it, not pleasant. The vegetables however wer…”

Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.

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#1 Century City Tavern — 289 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

the food | ★ 4.2/5 (409 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: Smart, contemporary pub, dishing up toasties and bistro food, plus trivia and betting facilities. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.

409 Google reviews and a 4.2 average. The numbers track with the experience.

What locals say: “Got a Coke bottle for $5.40 just over 10 minutes ago at Century City Taven on Sunday 1st February 2026 and was served by Kam (I paid at exactly 11:48am according to my bank app), h…”

Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.

Website: Century City Tavern | Google Maps

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

#1 Steak Ministry Bar & Grill — 39-51 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

the food | ★ 4.1/5 (1,665 reviews) | $$$

What makes it great: Steak, seafood & other Australian grill fare served amid dark-wood furniture & leather banquettes. Not the flashiest option in Glen Waverley. Possibly the best.

A 4.1 rating from 1,665 reviews does not happen by accident in Glen Waverley.

Not cheap, but the quality justifies the spend. This is a deliberate night out.

Website: Steak Ministry Bar & Grill | Google Maps

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

#1 Notting Hill Hotel (The Nott) — 260-262 Ferntree Gully Rd, Notting Hill VIC 3168, Australia

the food | ★ 4.2/5 (3,159 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: Laid-back pub featuring pizza, steak & taproom menus & a beer garden with frequent live events. The kind of place you recommend without being asked.

Rated 4.2 by 3,159 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.

What locals say: “Great venue with a green outdoor seating … Good variety of drinks… The food was an absolute disappointment. Seafood linguine - all the seafood except prawns were frozen and che…”

Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.

Website: Notting Hill Hotel (The Nott) | Google Maps

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

#1 Piatella Cafe Bar — 88 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

the food | ★ 4.2/5 (2,000 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: Eclectic menu with brekkie, waffles, BBQ and burgers, in a rustic-chic spot with communal tables. If this place were in Fitzroy, there would be a queue. In Glen Waverley, you can still walk in.

2,000 people have reviewed Piatella Cafe Bar on Google. The average sits at 4.2. Earned, not gamed.

What locals say: “We’ve been loyal to the waffles and crepes for years because it is epic and loaded and the perfect way to end dinner. But we finally sat down for a proper dinner and it did not dis…”

Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.

Website: Piatella Cafe Bar | Google Maps

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

Date Night Budget Guide

Style	Estimated Cost (2 people)
Casual dinner + drinks	$80–$120
Mid-range restaurant + cocktails	$120–$200
Fine dining + wine	$200–$400+

Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.

Sources

OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au

Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.