Upper Ferntree Gully 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&R Taste of Sri Lanka | 5/5 | 20 | — |
| Qfix (Tremont) | 5/5 | 5 | — |
| Kebab Thyme | 4.9/5 | 1252 | $ |
| HANAKA JAPANESE KITCHEN | 4.8/5 | 158 | — |
| Hochi Mini | 4.6/5 | 277 | — |
| Paddys Tavern Ferntree Gully | 4.6/5 | 217 | $$ |
| Cafe Have Ya Bean | 4.6/5 | 167 | $$ |
| Miss Florence | 4.6/5 | 118 | — |
1. R&R Taste of Sri Lanka
Address: 1200 Burwood Highway Service Road, Upper Ferntree Gully
Rating: 5/5 (20 reviews)
One of Upper Ferntree Gully’s verified dining spots with 20 Google reviews.
2. Qfix (Tremont)
Address: 100 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Tremont
Rating: 5/5 (5 reviews)
A local cafe in Upper Ferntree Gully with 5 Google reviews. Rated 5/5 by locals.
3. Kebab Thyme
Address: Shop 1/1015 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Rating: 4.9/5 (1,252 reviews)
Price: Affordable
One of Upper Ferntree Gully’s verified dining spots with 1,252 Google reviews.
4. HANAKA JAPANESE KITCHEN
Address: Unit 2/1015 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Rating: 4.8/5 (158 reviews)
One of Upper Ferntree Gully’s verified dining spots with 158 Google reviews.
5. Hochi Mini
Address: 1055 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Rating: 4.6/5 (277 reviews)
A local cafe in Upper Ferntree Gully with 277 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
6. Paddys Tavern Ferntree Gully
Address: 34 Forest Road, Ferntree Gully
Rating: 4.6/5 (217 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Paddys Tavern Ferntree Gully is a verified local spot in Upper Ferntree Gully. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
7. Cafe Have Ya Bean
Address: 12 Main Street, Upwey
Rating: 4.6/5 (167 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Upper Ferntree Gully with 167 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
8. Miss Florence
Address: 17 Alpine Street, Ferntree Gully
Rating: 4.6/5 (118 reviews)
One of Upper Ferntree Gully’s verified dining spots with 118 Google reviews.
9. Indian Rogan Josh - Ferntree Gully
Address: 1216 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
Rating: 4.5/5 (616 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
One of Upper Ferntree Gully’s verified dining spots with 616 Google reviews.
10. FT Local Kitchen and Bar
Address: 40 Forest Road, Ferntree Gully
Rating: 4.5/5 (580 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
FT Local Kitchen and Bar is a verified local spot in Upper Ferntree Gully. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
11. Shiraaz Indian Restaurant
Address: Unit 4/1206 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
Rating: 4.5/5 (321 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
One of Upper Ferntree Gully’s verified dining spots with 321 Google reviews.
12. Upwey-Belgrave RSL and Running Rabbits Military Museum
Address: 1 Mast Gully Road, Upwey
Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
Upwey-Belgrave RSL and Running Rabbits Military Museum is a verified local spot in Upper Ferntree Gully. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
13. Poppies Restaurant @ Upwey Belgrave RSL
Address: 1 Mast Gully Road, Upwey
Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
One of Upper Ferntree Gully’s verified dining spots with 101 Google reviews.
14. ItalianIssimo Pizza & Pasta
Address: 36 Forest Road, Ferntree Gully
Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
One of Upper Ferntree Gully’s verified dining spots with 98 Google reviews.
15. Lorna Cafe
Address: 1053 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Rating: 4.4/5 (1,108 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Upper Ferntree Gully with 1,108 Google reviews. Rated 4.4/5 by locals.
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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Where to Eat
Shiraaz Indian Restaurant
A long-running Upper Ferntree Gully option for a proper sit-down curry night, Shiraaz suits groups, families, and anyone wanting a dependable dinner after a Dandenong Ranges drive. Its official site says it has served Upper Ferntree Gully since 1995, with dine-in, takeaway, banquets, vegetarian and vegan choices. Source
Indian Rogan Josh
Indian Rogan Josh is another strong local pick when you want rich curries, tandoori dishes, naan, and an easy takeaway plan. It is especially useful for mixed groups because the menu covers familiar favourites like butter chicken and vindaloo alongside set-menu options for sharing.
Caesar’s Italian Cuisine
Caesar’s Italian Cuisine is the neighbourhood choice for classic pizza, pasta, and family-style Italian comfort food. It works well when you want something unfussy and filling rather than a destination fine-dining meal, especially for takeaway or a casual dinner with kids.
Brew’d Cafe
Brew’d Cafe is best for breakfast, brunch, coffee, and a slower daytime meal before heading into the hills. Expect the kind of local cafe menu that suits eggs, toasties, cakes, and catch-ups rather than a formal restaurant booking.
The 1000 Steps Cafe
The 1000 Steps Cafe is the practical stop before or after tackling the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk. It is more about convenience, coffee, snacks, brunch plates, and the bushland setting than a long restaurant meal, but that is exactly why it belongs on an Upper Ferntree Gully food list.
Local Tips
Upper Ferntree Gully dining is shaped by two things: Burwood Highway traffic and Dandenong Ranges visitors. If you are eating before or after the 1000 Steps, go earlier than peak brunch time on weekends, because parking and cafe queues can become the real bottleneck.
For dinner, the suburb leans more toward reliable locals than flashy Melbourne restaurant hype. Indian and Italian are the safest categories if you want a full meal without driving into Belgrave, Upwey, or Knox.
Check opening hours before making plans, especially for cafes. Some venues in the area trade strongly around breakfast and lunch but are not late-night options.
If you are visiting from outside the area, build the meal around the walk, train station, or a hills drive. Upper Ferntree Gully works best as a relaxed local stop, not as a suburb where you wander between dozens of restaurants on foot.
For groups, book ahead at the sit-down restaurants and avoid assuming every cafe can handle a large table at short notice. Wet-weather weekends can be surprisingly busy because people still come for the hills but swap longer walks for coffee and lunch.
FAQ
What are the best restaurants in Upper Ferntree Gully for dinner?
Shiraaz Indian Restaurant, Indian Rogan Josh, and Caesar’s Italian Cuisine are the most useful dinner picks because they offer proper meals rather than just cafe snacks. They also suit takeaway, which is handy if you are staying nearby or heading home after a hills visit.
Where should I eat near the 1000 Steps?
The 1000 Steps Cafe is the obvious nearby option for coffee, breakfast, and a simple post-walk bite. For a fuller lunch or dinner, head back toward the Burwood Highway strip and choose Indian, Italian, or a local cafe depending on the time of day.
Is Upper Ferntree Gully good for a special occasion meal?
It is better for casual meals, family dinners, and relaxed local dining than polished special-occasion restaurants. For anniversaries or destination dining, consider using Upper Ferntree Gully as the start or finish of a Dandenong Ranges outing, then book somewhere more formal in the surrounding hills.
