Correction (11 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 11 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This page answers the late-night planning question: where near Patterson Lakes can the whole family sit down? Five places are listed, all of which AGFG lists as Child Friendly: three in Chelsea, one in Carrum and one in Seaford. So this is an “in and around” list, not a Patterson Lakes only one.
Each place was matched against at least two sources: its own website, the Australian Good Food Guide and OpenStreetMap. AGFG’s tag is a listing feature, so it tells you a place is listed as Child Friendly, not what the room is like.
We do not state fencing, shade, toilets, parking or high chairs for any place, because this page does not cover them. Ring ahead and ask. Pack list: check hours, ask about a high chair and a pram-friendly entry, then book.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeaway and alfresco, listed Child Friendly | Cucina Dolce | see below | not printed here |
| Fish and chips, seven-day hours listed | Southern Seas | see below | not printed here |
| Pub with alfresco dining listed | Riviera Hotel | see below | not printed here |
| Breakfast and burgers with prices | Freddies Kitchen | Create Your Own Breakfast | $10.50 |
| Daytime cafe, hours for every day | Bubbly Beans | see below | not printed here |
Cucina Dolce — 426 Nepean Highway, Chelsea VIC 3196
Cucina Dolce is at 426 Nepean Highway in Chelsea, and its own site and AGFG both place it there. AGFG lists Child Friendly, Takeaway and Alfresco Dining for it. We have not printed its hours, so confirm times before you set out.
Pram check: This page prints no step-free or pram details for Cucina Dolce, so ask when you book and mention an outdoor table if you want one, since AGFG lists Alfresco Dining.
Southern Seas — 323 Station Street, Chelsea VIC 3196
Southern Seas is at 323 Station Street in Chelsea, and its site, AGFG and OpenStreetMap agree on the address. Its site lists seven days a week, 11am to 8.30pm. AGFG lists Child Friendly and Takeaway. We copied no recent date from its pages, so its details may have changed; check before going.
Pack: Because AGFG lists Takeaway, a fish-and-chips parcel is the fallback if sitting in does not suit a tired toddler.
Riviera Hotel — 30 Nepean Highway, Seaford VIC 3198
Riviera Hotel is a pub at 30 Nepean Highway in Seaford, where its site, AGFG and OpenStreetMap agree on the address. AGFG lists Child Friendly, Takeaway and Alfresco Dining. Its site lists 10:00 AM to 04:00 AM, seven days a week, as trading hours; meal times can be shorter, so ask when food is served.
Nap block: The 10:00 AM to 04:00 AM listing is trading hours, not a promise of meals at every hour, so ask when food is served before you plan around a nap; this page prints nothing on its kids’ offering beyond the AGFG tag.
Freddies Kitchen — 503A Station Street, Carrum VIC 3197
Freddies Kitchen is at 503A Station Street in Carrum, the address its own site prints. AGFG lists Child Friendly, Takeaway, Breakfast and Alfresco Dining. Its menu lists Create Your Own Breakfast at $10.50, Grilled Barramundi Burger at $19 and Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Burger at $18.50. We copied no recent date from its pages, so its details may have changed; check before going.
On the menu (copied from freddieskitchen.com.au menu PDF on 11 October 2026):
- Create Your Own Breakfast: $10.50
- Grilled Barramundi Burger: $19
- Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Burger: $18.50
Pack: The prices above are three items from its menu PDF, not the whole menu, so look at the full menu before you promise anyone chips.
Bubbly Beans — 413A Nepean Highway, Chelsea VIC 3196
Bubbly Beans is at 413A Nepean Highway in Chelsea, and its site, AGFG and OpenStreetMap agree on the address. Its site lists Monday closed, Tuesday to Thursday 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. AGFG lists Child Friendly, Pet Friendly, BYO, Vegan Options, Takeaway, Breakfast and Alfresco Dining. We copied no recent date from its pages, so its details may have changed.
Nap block: The site’s hours finish by late afternoon, so this is a morning or early-lunch plan; remember it lists Monday as closed.
Quick answers
Which family restaurants near Patterson Lakes does AGFG list as Child Friendly?
AGFG lists five places as Child Friendly: Cucina Dolce, Southern Seas and Bubbly Beans in Chelsea, Freddies Kitchen in Carrum and Riviera Hotel in Seaford. AGFG’s tag is a listing feature, so ask each venue about high chairs and access.
What are the menu prices at Freddies Kitchen in Carrum?
Freddies Kitchen’s menu lists Create Your Own Breakfast at $10.50, Grilled Barramundi Burger at $19 and Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Burger at $18.50. These are three items we copied, not the full menu, and its details may have changed, so check before going.
What hours does the Riviera Hotel in Seaford list?
Riviera Hotel’s own site lists 10:00 AM to 04:00 AM, seven days a week, as trading hours; meal times can be shorter. AGFG also lists it as Child Friendly, with Takeaway and Alfresco Dining. Ask the venue when food is served before you go.
Where can you get takeaway or an alfresco table in Chelsea?
AGFG lists Takeaway for Cucina Dolce, Southern Seas and Bubbly Beans in Chelsea, and Alfresco Dining for Cucina Dolce and Bubbly Beans. These are AGFG listing features, so check the venue before you go.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 11 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 11 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
- Cucina Dolce: openstreetmap.org/6052186629, cucinadolce.com.au, agfg.com.au/cucina-dolce-53131
- Southern Seas: openstreetmap.org/643390294, southernseaschelse.wixsite.com/website, agfg.com.au/southern-seas-83791
- Riviera Hotel: openstreetmap.org/335557747, rivierahotel.com.au, agfg.com.au/riviera-hotel-77430
- Freddies Kitchen: openstreetmap.org/664749307, freddieskitchen.com.au, agfg.com.au/freddies-kitchen-46462, freddieskitchen.com.au menu PDF
- Bubbly Beans: openstreetmap.org/643089858, bubblybeanscafe.com.au, agfg.com.au/bubbly-beans-cafe-130016
