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.
Three places to eat in and around Knoxfield, checked for families: two in Knoxfield and one in Wantirna South. That is the full list, because three is all we could confirm at two independent sources.
The family signals here are narrow and sourced. Two places carry an AGFG Child Friendly tag, and one has a playground line on its own site. We have not confirmed fencing, shade, toilets, parking or high chairs for any of them, so ring ahead on those.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A grill with an AGFG tag | Jo’s Grill | see below | not printed here |
| Pizza place, garlic bread priced | Pluto’s Pizza | Margherita Loaded Garlic Bread | $12.00 |
| A pub with a playground | Knox Tavern | see below | not printed here |
Jo’s Grill — 573 Burwood Hwy, Knoxfield VIC 3180
Jo’s Grill is at shop 23/573 Burwood Hwy, Knoxfield. AGFG lists it as Child Friendly and with a Takeaway tag. Its own site lists Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Sunday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, with Monday and Tuesday closed. Check those hours before you go, as we have not printed a menu.
Pack: Sunday finishes earlier on the site’s listing, at 3:00 pm, so plan a family outing around that.
Pluto’s Pizza — 69 Anne Rd, Knoxfield VIC 3180
Pluto’s Pizza is at 69 Anne Rd, Knoxfield, and AGFG lists it as Child Friendly with a Takeaway tag. Its menu lists Garlic Bread at $5.00. Its site lists Sunday to Thursday from 4:30pm to 9pm, Friday from 11am to 2pm and 4pm to 10pm, and Saturday from 4pm to 10pm.
On the menu (copied from plutospizza.com.au on 9 October 2026):
- Margherita Loaded Garlic Bread: $12.00
- Garlic Bread: $5.00
- Hawaiian Loaded Garlic Bread: $12.00
- Meat Lovers Loaded Garlic Bread: $12.00
Pram check: We have not confirmed step-free access or space inside, so ring ahead if you are bringing a pram.
Knox Tavern — 1 Capital City Boulevard, Wantirna South VIC 3152
Knox Tavern is at 1 Capital City Boulevard, Wantirna South. Its own site says it has a great playground and party room where it hosts activities for fun kids parties. That is the venue’s own wording, and we have not confirmed fencing, shade or toilets. We have not printed hours or prices.
Pack: Ask the pub about fencing, shade and parking before you bring the kids, as we have not confirmed them.
Quick answers
Where can I eat with kids in Knoxfield?
AGFG lists both Jo’s Grill and Pluto’s Pizza in Knoxfield as Child Friendly. Knox Tavern, over the border in Wantirna South, says on its own site that it has a playground and a party room.
Is there a family place with a playground near Knoxfield?
Knox Tavern at 1 Capital City Boulevard, Wantirna South, says on its own site that it has a great playground and party room. We have not confirmed fencing or shade, so check with the pub.
What does Pluto’s Pizza charge for garlic bread?
Pluto’s Pizza lists Garlic Bread at $5.00 on its menu. The same menu lists Margherita Loaded Garlic Bread at $12.00.
Is Jo’s Grill open on Sundays?
Jo’s Grill’s own site lists Sunday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, with Monday and Tuesday closed. The site is undated for currency purposes, so confirm before you go.
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
- Pluto’s Pizza: plutospizza.com.au, agfg.com.au/plutos-pizza-77413
- Knox Tavern: openstreetmap.org/23799090, knoxtavern.com.au, knoxtavern.com.au/kids-parties
