Date Night in Mentone (2026)

Mentone has 41 restaurants and 21 bars — more than enough for months of date nights.

Restaurants for Date Night

#1 The Corner Store

the food | ★ 4.4/5 (945 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: All-day dining in a stylish restaurant with a diverse menu and timber planks on the ceiling. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.

945 Google reviews and a 4.4 average. The numbers track with the experience.

What locals say: “Liked the space but was really disappointed with the Belgian waffle they served. Not freshly made “Belgian” waffle at all, I expected airy super light fluffly fresh waffle. But whe…”

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

Google Maps

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#1 Farmer’s Daughters — 95 Exhibition Street, 80 Collins Precinct, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

the food | ★ 4.5/5 (1,925 reviews) | $$$

What makes it great: Eco-chic venue with a deli & rooftop bar offering seasonal menus with area-sourced ingredients. This is not destination dining. This is your neighbourhood doing what it should.

The 4.5/5 Google rating (1,925 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.

What locals say: “Wow. Not much else to say. As soon as we arrived until we left the service was amazing. Our server Nick was funny and friendly and incredible. The food was also sensational. This i…”

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

Website: Farmer’s Daughters | Google Maps

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#1 Marpha Indian & Nepali Restaurant — 107 Mentone Parade, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia

the food | ★ 4.7/5 (370 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: Indian food and Nepalese specialties in a warm space with white tablecloths and a casual vibe. Come once for curiosity. Come back because the food demands it.

A 4.7 rating from 370 reviews does not happen by accident in Mentone.

What locals say: “Everything we ordered was delicious! Every curry was full of flavour, excellent naan and tasty samosas and momos. Also really reasonably priced with good serving sizes - and our se…”

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

Website: Marpha Indian & Nepali Restaurant | Google Maps

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#1 Adriano’s Pizza & Pasta — 200 Lower Dandenong Road

Pizza

What makes it great: Adriano’s Pizza & Pasta does not advertise. It does not need to. Margherita is the test. San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil, olive oil. Nothing to hide behind. This kitchen does not need to hide. Not the flashiest option in Mentone. Possibly the best.

Website: Adriano’s Pizza & Pasta

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#1 Sunnyside Sliced - Mentone — 34 Como Parade W, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia

the food | ★ 4.7/5 (1,107 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: The menu at Sunnyside Sliced - Mentone is shorter than most. That is not a weakness. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. Not the flashiest option in Mentone. Possibly the best.

The 4.7/5 Google rating (1,107 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.

What locals say: “Saturday night met Harri and Ace. They are such sweethearts. I can see in their friendly service how much they love working here. Harri was singing better than the music playing in…”

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

Website: Sunnyside Sliced - Mentone | Google Maps

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#1 Buono Restaurant & Bar — 198 Como Parade W, Parkdale VIC 3195, Australia

the food | ★ 4.9/5 (617 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: Buono Restaurant & Bar is what happens when a kitchen stops trying to impress and starts trying to be good. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. The kind of restaurant that makes you eat slower because you want it to last.

617 people have reviewed Buono Restaurant & Bar on Google. The average sits at 4.9. Earned, not gamed.

What locals say: “Best risotto I have ever had in my life! Amazing service, mum and I mentioned we were sharing mains and they went to the effort of plating each main as separate portions and brough…”

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

Website: Buono Restaurant & Bar | Google Maps

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#1 Bang Bang Mordialloc — 576 Main St, Mordialloc VIC 3195, Australia

the food | ★ 4.6/5 (1,334 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: Ask anyone on Main St where to eat and Bang Bang Mordialloc comes up before you finish the question. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. There is a reason the regulars do not talk about it much. They do not want the wait.

A 4.6 rating from 1,334 reviews does not happen by accident in Mentone.

What locals say: “The atmosphere was great and lively, especially given its beachside location. We came for the long lunch which included a few small dishes and bottemless drinks. Their drink option…”

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

Website: Bang Bang Mordialloc | Google Maps

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#1 Rococo Mordialloc — 212 Bay Trail, Mordialloc VIC 3195, Australia

the food | ★ 4.6/5 (496 reviews)

What makes it great: Stylish restaurant showcasing wine, pizza & pasta, plus other Italian specialties. There is a reason the regulars do not talk about it much. They do not want the wait.

496 Google reviews and a 4.6 average. The numbers track with the experience.

What locals say: *“You can’t beat the location. It’s got a really calming warming ambience inside and it’s quite a great place to sit and have a meal.

We live up East so we’re usual at Hawthorn and…”*

Website: Rococo Mordialloc | Google Maps

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

Bars for After Dinner

#1 The Corner Store — 1 Swanston St, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia

the food | ★ 4.4/5 (945 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: All-day dining in a stylish restaurant with a diverse menu and timber planks on the ceiling. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.

945 Google reviews and a 4.4 average. The numbers track with the experience.

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

Website: The Corner Store | Google Maps

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

#1 Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. — 386 Reserve Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

the food | ★ 4.4/5 (1,791 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: Relaxed brewhouse serving beer & sandwiches, plus chicken wings, burritos & fries. The kind of place you recommend without being asked.

Rated 4.4 by 1,791 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.

What locals say: “Celebrated birthday here with friends and atmosphere, food and beer was excellent! Smoky meats were fantastic, highly recommended 👌…”

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

Website: Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. | Google Maps

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#1 The Garden of Good & Evil — 13 Station Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

the food | ★ 4.3/5 (615 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: International tapas, paellas and cocktails served in a rustic-chic cafe with a beer garden. Not the flashiest option in Mentone. Possibly the best.

A 4.3 rating from 615 reviews does not happen by accident in Mentone.

What locals say: “Our recent visit to this place was an absolute delight! The Spanish cuisine truly shines with dishes boasting incredible flavors and exquisite presentation. Every plate was a work…”

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

Website: The Garden of Good & Evil | Google Maps

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

#1 The Epsom — 528 Main St, Mordialloc VIC 3195, Australia

the food | ★ 4/5 (810 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: Modern club hosting a buzzing sports bar, a bistro for pub grub staples and a premium restaurant. If this place were in Fitzroy, there would be a queue. In Mentone, you can still walk in.

810 people have reviewed The Epsom on Google. The average sits at 4. Earned, not gamed.

What locals say: “This venue has had a makeover and it is very classy both downstairs and upstairs outside. The service was fabulous and my meal was delicious. I went early and during a quiet time b…”

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

Website: The Epsom | Google Maps

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

#1 Wilbury & Sons. — 4/6 Station St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Australia

the food | ★ 4.8/5 (413 reviews) | $$

What makes it great: Nobody goes to Wilbury & Sons. for the decor. They go for a wine list chosen by someone who drinks wine, not someone who sells it. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. The test of a restaurant is whether you think about it the next day. Wilbury & Sons. passes.

Rated 4.8 by 413 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.

What locals say: "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional in every way. The quality of the meals here is truly outstanding, you can feel the pride that both management and staff take in every detail. The service is warm,…"

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

Website: Wilbury & Sons. | 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