Correction (10 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.
This page answers the question you ask at 9pm: where can we eat near Kew East with children, and what has someone already checked? It covers four places. One is in Kew East, two are in Kew and one is in Balwyn North.
All four carry a Child Friendly tag on their AGFG listing. That tag is the listing’s, not ours, so read it as what the listing says, not as our verdict. Each place was matched against OpenStreetMap, its own site and AGFG, and we say where something could not be found. Ring ahead about high chairs, pram space and step-free entry, because none of the listings we read mention them.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian, with vegan options listed | Di Palma’s | Spaghetti alla Bolognese | $32 |
| Pub meal with a beer garden | Postmaster Hotel | LARGE CHIPS | $12 |
| Burger shop with takeaway | The Burger Block | see below | not printed here |
| Thai dinner on Doncaster Road | Kati Thai Restaurant | see below | not printed here |
Di Palma’s — 686 High Street, Kew East VIC 3102
AGFG lists Di Palma’s with Child Friendly, Vegan Options, Takeaway and Alfresco Dining. Its own site gives the address as 684-690 High Street, East Kew, and its menu prints Spaghetti alla Bolognese at $32. The Di Palma’s menu also prints Polpette (3) at $13.50 and Olive Marinate at $12. We saw no date on the site pages we read, so check the menu is current.
On the menu (copied from dipalmas.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- Spaghetti alla Bolognese: $32
- Olive Marinate: $12
- Olive all’ Ascolana: $14
- Bolognese & Mozzarella Arancini (2): $18
Pram check: Neither the listing nor the site we read says anything about high chairs or pram space, so ring Di Palma’s before you book.
Postmaster Hotel — 186 High Street, Kew VIC 3101
AGFG lists the Postmaster Hotel at 186 High Street, Kew, with Child Friendly, Takeaway and Alfresco Dining. The pub’s own site says it aims for a comfortable and relaxed environment for all, whether in its sports bar or its beer garden. Its published menu prints LARGE CHIPS at $12 for the Postmaster Hotel. AGFG’s owner-maintained listing shows 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
On the menu (copied from postmasterhotel.com/Postmaster-A3-menu-may-2026-z9n9.pdf on 9 October 2026):
- LARGE CHIPS: $12
- LEMON TART: $14
- STICKY DATE PUDDING: $16
Pack: The listing does not say what the pub supplies for small children, so bring your own snacks and a plan for the nap window.
The Burger Block — 85 Willsmere Road, Kew VIC 3101
The Burger Block is at 85 Willsmere Road, Kew. AGFG lists it with Child Friendly, Takeaway and Alfresco Dining. We could not find a menu price we can print for it, and its opening hours conflict between sources, so we are not stating any. Confirm both with the shop before you leave home.
Pram check: The sources we read say nothing about pram access, so ring the shop and ask about space outside.
Kati Thai Restaurant — 66A Doncaster Road, Balwyn North VIC 3104
Kati Thai Restaurant is at 66A Doncaster Road, Balwyn North, at the Burke Road edge next to Kew East. AGFG lists it with Child Friendly, Takeaway and Alfresco Dining. AGFG’s owner-maintained listing shows opening from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM every day. We could not find a menu price to print, and we saw no date on its site, so check before you go.
Pack: AGFG shows evening opening only, so plan for dinner after the nap window and bring whatever your child needs to settle.
Quick answers
Which family restaurants near Kew East are listed as child friendly?
AGFG lists Di Palma’s, the Postmaster Hotel, The Burger Block and Kati Thai Restaurant with a Child Friendly tag. The venues tick these tags themselves, so ring ahead about anything you need, such as a high chair.
Are there family restaurants near Kew East with outdoor seating?
AGFG lists Alfresco Dining for Di Palma’s, the Postmaster Hotel, The Burger Block and Kati Thai Restaurant. It does not say whether the outdoor areas are shaded or fenced, so ask when you book.
Which of these family restaurants open for dinner?
AGFG’s listing for Kati Thai Restaurant shows 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM each day. The listing for the Postmaster Hotel shows 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. We are not stating hours for Di Palma’s or The Burger Block, because we could not confirm them.
What do dishes cost at family restaurants near Kew East?
The Di Palma’s menu prints Spaghetti alla Bolognese at $32. The Postmaster Hotel’s menu prints LARGE CHIPS at $12. We could not find a price we can print for The Burger Block or Kati Thai Restaurant.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. 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
- Di Palma’s: openstreetmap.org/8163706741, dipalmas.com.au, agfg.com.au/di-palmas-21005, dipalmas.com.au/menu
- Postmaster Hotel: postmasterhotel.com, agfg.com.au/postmaster-hotel-2818, postmasterhotel.com/Postmaster-A3-menu-may-2026-z9n9.pdf
- The Burger Block: openstreetmap.org/549301431, theburgerblock.com, agfg.com.au/the-burger-block-57165
- Kati Thai Restaurant: openstreetmap.org/6731286354, kati.com.au, agfg.com.au/kati-thai-restaurant-31316
