Studley Park has 15 verified spots worth your time for restaurants. Every venue below is a real, operating business with a Google listing — no placeholder names, no made-up addresses.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| foodifox | 5/5 | 68 | — |
| Baba’s Corner | 5/5 | 51 | — |
| Mikey’s Bar | 5/5 | 23 | — |
| Gilbees | 4.9/5 | 172 | — |
| Gum | 4.9/5 | 115 | — |
| House of Plants Bar | 4.8/5 | 133 | — |
| Keif Restaurant and Cafe | 4.8/5 | 123 | — |
| Di Parsia Pasticceria Caffe | 4.8/5 | 84 | $ |
1. foodifox
Address: 19 David Street, Richmond
Rating: 5/5 (68 reviews)
One of Studley Park’s verified dining spots with 68 Google reviews.
2. Baba’s Corner
Address: 38 Cotham Road, Kew
Rating: 5/5 (51 reviews)
One of Studley Park’s verified dining spots with 51 Google reviews.
3. Mikey’s Bar
Address: 268 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
Rating: 5/5 (23 reviews)
Mikey’s Bar is a verified local spot in Studley Park. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
4. Gilbees
Address: 229 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
Rating: 4.9/5 (172 reviews)
Gilbees is a verified local spot in Studley Park. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
5. Gum
Address: 173 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Rating: 4.9/5 (115 reviews)
Gum is a verified local spot in Studley Park. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
6. House of Plants Bar
Address: 366 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
Rating: 4.8/5 (133 reviews)
House of Plants Bar is a verified local spot in Studley Park. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
7. Keif Restaurant and Cafe
Address: 449 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
Rating: 4.8/5 (123 reviews)
Keif Restaurant and Cafe is a verified local spot in Studley Park. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
8. Di Parsia Pasticceria Caffe
Address: 130 Denmark Street, Kew
Rating: 4.8/5 (84 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Studley Park with 84 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
9. Phuoc Thanh Bakery Richmond
Address: 206 Victoria Street, Richmond
Rating: 4.7/5 (984 reviews)
Price: Affordable
One of Studley Park’s verified dining spots with 984 Google reviews.
10. Uncle Drew Cafe
Address: 23 Groom Street, Clifton Hill
Rating: 4.7/5 (563 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Studley Park with 563 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
11. Hoppa & Joe
Address: 457 Heidelberg Road, Fairfield
Rating: 4.7/5 (506 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Studley Park with 506 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
12. Loosie Grind
Address: 135 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford
Rating: 4.7/5 (406 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Studley Park with 406 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
13. Lee Lee Hot Bread
Address: 2/240 Victoria Street, Richmond
Rating: 4.7/5 (220 reviews)
Price: Affordable
One of Studley Park’s verified dining spots with 220 Google reviews.
14. Hector’s Deli
Address: 1/94 Buckingham Street, Richmond
Rating: 4.6/5 (1,355 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
One of Studley Park’s verified dining spots with 1,355 Google reviews.
15. Two Hands Rooftop Bar & Beer Garden Eatery
Address: 311A Victoria Street, Abbotsford
Rating: 4.6/5 (1,305 reviews)
Two Hands Rooftop Bar & Beer Garden Eatery is a verified local spot in Studley Park. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
About This Guide
Every venue in this guide is a verified, currently operating business sourced from Google Places API. Data last refreshed: 2026-03-31. If a venue has closed or moved, let us know.
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Studley Park Boathouse
Studley Park Boathouse is the obvious first booking for riverside dining, especially when you want the meal to feel tied to the park rather than just nearby it. Go for relaxed modern Australian food, drinks on the deck, and the option to pair lunch with a walk or boat hire; Time Out Melbourne notes the venue’s refreshed dining, drinking and entertainment spaces after its transformation: Time Out Melbourne.
Studley Grounds Eatery
Studley Grounds Eatery suits casual breakfasts, post-walk coffees, and easy lunches beside the golf-course side of Studley Park. It is a practical pick for groups because the setting is open, relaxed, and less formal than the boathouse while still feeling properly local.
The Boulevard
The Boulevard is best for larger gatherings, family celebrations, and meals where the view matters as much as the menu. Its position near the parklands gives it a leafy, event-friendly feel, making it more of a long-lunch or special-occasion choice than a quick bite.
Dawson
Dawson in Kew is a polished Italian-leaning option when you want a proper sit-down dinner close to Studley Park without staying inside the park itself. Expect a neighbourhood restaurant mood: shared plates, pasta, wine, and enough warmth for both date nights and small group dinners.
Cru
Cru works well when the brief is wine, snacks, and a flexible evening rather than a full formal restaurant booking. By day it has cafe energy, but later it becomes more of a Euro-style neighbourhood bar with food, making it handy after a Studley Park walk.
Local Tips
Book ahead for Studley Park Boathouse on sunny weekends, public holidays, and school-holiday periods; the riverside setting means it attracts walkers, families, visitors, and locals at the same time.
If you are choosing between venues, use the occasion as the filter. Studley Park Boathouse is the scenic pick, Studley Grounds is the casual daytime pick, The Boulevard is the function-friendly pick, Dawson is the dinner pick, and Cru is the wine-bar pick.
Parking around the park can be easier earlier in the day, but peak brunch and lunch windows get busy. For a calmer meal, aim for late breakfast, mid-afternoon drinks, or an early dinner nearby in Kew.
The best Studley Park dining plan is usually not just the restaurant. Pair food with the Main Yarra Trail, the river bends, a lookout stop, or a slow walk through Yarra Bend Park so the meal feels specific to the area.
Do not assume every venue has the same rhythm. Park-based venues lean daytime and weekend-heavy, while nearby Kew restaurants are better for dinner, wine, and weather-proof plans.
FAQ
What is the best restaurant in Studley Park for visitors?
Studley Park Boathouse is the strongest visitor recommendation because it delivers the setting people expect: river views, heritage character, outdoor space, and easy access to walking tracks. It is the safest choice when the meal needs to feel distinctly Studley Park.
Where should I eat near Studley Park for a casual meal?
Studley Grounds Eatery is a good casual option for breakfast, coffee, or lunch, especially if you are already near the golf-course side of the park. For something more evening-focused but still relaxed, Cru in nearby Kew is better suited to wine and light dining.
Are there good dinner options actually inside Studley Park?
Dinner choices inside the park are more limited than daytime dining, so check current opening hours before committing. For a reliable dinner plan, look just outside the park in Kew at places like Dawson or Cru.
