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.
A date night is easier when one decision is made for you. This page lists four places in and around Knoxfield: one in Knoxfield, one in Rowville, one in Wantirna South and one in Ferntree Gully. Each was checked at two independent sources.
We have no ambience quotes, so we describe only what the sites and listings print: addresses, hours and menu lines. Where we copied no hours or prices, we say so rather than guess.
Plan B is simple: pick the place whose listed hours fit your day, and confirm with the venue before you book.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A grill with hours listed | Jo’s Grill | see below | not printed here |
| A homestead with menu prices | Stamford Park Homestead | Bowl of chips | $9 |
| Curry with hours listed | Knox Curry Club | see below | not printed here |
| Casual a la carte dining | Montania Cafe | see below | not printed here |
Jo’s Grill — 573 Burwood Hwy, Knoxfield VIC 3180
Jo’s Grill’s own site lists its opening times as: Monday and Tuesday closed, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The site gives the address as 23/573 Burwood Hwy, Knoxfield VIC 3180, and AGFG agrees. AGFG also tags it Child Friendly and Takeaway. Confirm the times before you book.
Exit plan: The site’s Sunday finish is 3:00 pm, so that day suits a daytime date; check it first.
Stamford Park Homestead — 8 Emmeline Row, Rowville VIC 3178
Stamford Park Homestead’s own site gives the address as 8 Emmeline Row, Rowville VIC 3178. We have not printed its hours. A menu PDF on its site prints Baked parmigiana at $29 and Tex mex style parmigiana at $29. It also prints Bowl of chips at $9, Bruschetta at $14 and Quinoa avocado timbale at $18. We have not confirmed that this PDF is the dinner menu, so check evening prices with the venue.
On the menu (copied from stamfordparkhomestead.com.au menu PDF on 9 October 2026):
- Bowl of chips: $9
- Baked parmigiana: $29
- Tex mex style parmigiana: $29
- Cookies and ice cream: $8
Split or splurge: A Bowl of chips at $9 and Bruschetta at $14 make a split starter, and the menu PDF we copied prints a Baked parmigiana at $29; check the evening price before you book.
Knox Curry Club — 440 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South VIC 3152
Knox Curry Club’s own site lists its hours as Monday 4pm to 10pm, Tuesday closed, and Wednesday to Sunday 4pm to 10pm. The site gives 440 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South VIC, and OpenStreetMap lists it at 440 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South, postcode 3152. Its site mentions both a hearty dine-in experience and ordering for takeaway.
Say this: “Curry on Friday?” Its site lists Wednesday to Sunday from 4pm, and Tuesday as closed.
Montania Cafe — 1880 Ferntree Gully Road, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156
Montania Cafe’s own site describes “casual A’la carte dining” and gives the address as 1880 Ferntree Gully Rd. Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156. OpenStreetMap lists the cafe at 1880 Ferntree Gully Road. We have not printed hours or prices for it.
Stage: The site describes casual dining, which suits an early-stage date; confirm trading times with the venue first.
Quick answers
Which restaurants near Knoxfield suit a date night?
This page lists four: Jo’s Grill in Knoxfield, Stamford Park Homestead in Rowville, Knox Curry Club in Wantirna South and Montania Cafe in Ferntree Gully. We have no ambience quotes, so choose by listed hours and menu.
What time does Jo’s Grill in Knoxfield close on Friday?
Jo’s Grill’s site lists Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Sunday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. It lists Monday and Tuesday as closed. Confirm before you book.
How much is a parmigiana at Stamford Park Homestead in Rowville?
A menu PDF on Stamford Park Homestead’s site prints Baked parmigiana at $29 and Tex mex style parmigiana at $29. We have not confirmed it is the dinner menu, so check the current evening price with the venue.
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
- Jo’s Grill: josgrill.com.au, agfg.com.au/jos-grill-77544
- Stamford Park Homestead: openstreetmap.org/53256296, stamfordparkhomestead.com.au, stamfordparkhomestead.com.au menu PDF
- Knox Curry Club: openstreetmap.org/1310764661, knoxcurryclub.com.au
- Montania Cafe: openstreetmap.org/1280445210, montania.com.au
