Best Date Night Restaurants in Watsonia

167 restaurants available nearby

1. Watsonia RSL

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Watsonia

Booked 14 times today

One of the best RSL Clubs in Victoria, located only 16 kilometers north of Melbourne and only minutes away from Watsonia Railway Station, Public Transport Buses and Greensborough Shopping Centre with a welcoming atmosphere to enjoy your outing.Our Club is open from 9.00 am every day and serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week. We also have a Courtesy Bus service within a 5km radius of our venue to pick you up and take you home and over 140 car parks directly outside our front door.FACILITIESThe Watsonia RSL offers the ultimate experience in entertainment, dining , functions and hospitality.Spread over two levels our facilities include bars, sports bar, bistro, lounge, a large private function room area, cafe, as well as a children’s indoor playground.We also have, TAB Kiosk’s, Club Keno, Fox Sports, Sky Channel and Sportspick!

2. Dexter

4.8

Exceptional(206)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Preston

Booked 28 times today

DEXTER is a no rules approach to American BBQ brought to you by Adam Goldblatt, Sam and Tom Peasnell. Our meatery features the best Australian produce which is treated the right way. Chefs Tom (Pitt Cue Co, London) and Adam (Homeslice, London) pay homage to the low and slow traditions of American BBQ utilising smoking, chargrill techniques and pair this with flavours from Mexico, China, France and alike. The philosophy is a meat first approach, where a dish is formulated from the unique characteristics of the meat (or vegetable) for a truly unique meat experience. Think salted caramel ribs, hot meat donuts and dry aged Ribeye's.

3. Franco & Co

4.5

Awesome(416)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Eltham

Booked 10 times today

Tucked away in the beautiful, leafy gateway of Eltham, Franco & Co is a classic Melbourne dining experience built on quality, comfort and community. A Mediterranean life revolves around the family dinner table, where you will find great conversation with delicious food and wine. We at Franco, have, have recrated the perfect atmosphere for you and your family to enjoy. The menu, courtesy of celebrity chef Jimmy H.Wong the flavours are simple and big, the portions generous, and our menu is extensive with a mixture of wood-fired pizzas and pasta options.Managed by three brothers and a lifelong friend, our company holds notable credibility within the hospitality industry. Having founded many highly rated venues in Melbourne with each of our venues having their own unique personality, we have created another experience for you to enjoy.

4. Olympic Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(128)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Preston

Booked 5 times today

The Olympic Hotel is situated on Albert St in Preston, engaging all sections of the hotel creating a refreshing and modern look. Only 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD the Olympic hotel has off street parking, car park and offers a range of award winning facilities.Originally built in 1956 as a watering hole for the Olympic Athletes, the Olympic Hotel is full of history. These days the hotel is home to the fabulous A la Carte Bistro, 4 spectacular function rooms for all your private and corporate needs, a state of the art TAB, modern gaming facilities, a fully stocked drive-thru Bottleshop and in homage to it’s sporting past a large Sports Bar with many large screens playing all variety of live games.

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5. Naught Cocktail Bar and Distillery

4.8

Exceptional(87)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Eltham

If you've not yet heard, there's something wicked at play in Eltham. It's delicious and delectable, distinctive and divine. Create your own moment of playful elegance with your first taste of Naught, and return again for something even more enchanting. Discover what you don’t yet know at Naught.

6. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3179)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 103 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

7. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(497)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 46 times today

Melbourne’s best kept secrets live inside the walls of Kiss and Tell. The newest addition to Little Bourke Street, Kiss and Tell, is offering a mysterious yet freeing space to spill all of your secrets while sipping on one of our handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by old Hollywood glamor, we bring low light, vibrant tunes and drops of the finest wine from near and far - it’s the perfect place to bring a date.Come by and sip on an elixir of your choice and dine on our Asian fusion tapas menu. Hochi Mama herself has curated and designed an elevated and refined selection of tapas dishes or a divine banquet experience.

8. Maven by Morgan

4.7

Exceptional(106)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzroy

Booked 21 times today

Step into Maven, Fitzroy's lively and stylish dining spot by Morgan Hipworth. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing, alongside innovative cocktails in a relaxed and buzzing atmosphere. Whether for a casual night out or a special occasion, Maven offers memorable moments over great food and drinks.

9. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1265)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 16 times today

Trattoria Emilia is a charming Italian restaurant in Melbourne CBD, renowned for its authentic flavors and exceptional service. Reviewers consistently praise the fantastic ambience, excellent food, and attentive service, describing it as a perfect spot for a romantic date or an intimate dinner. One reviewer even celebrated their wedding anniversary here, suggesting it's a place for special occasions. The restaurant's overall ratings are consistently high, with a focus on its great atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent food and service.

10. Meatmaiden

4.7

Exceptional(1353)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 14 times today

Meatmaiden is one hell of a steakhouse. Bringing you the best barbecue and grill in Melbourne, our large and energetic basement restaurant and bar and down-to-earth staff make us the perfect CBD venue for intimate dinners, work lunches, special occasions or functions.We're part steakhouse, part smokehouse - with a unique and eclectic mix of premium steaks and smoked meats. We've been fine-tuning that approach for the last ten years to bring you the best meat around - dry-ageing select local cuts like O'Connor rib eye, tending the fire to smoke grass-fed short ribs over ironbark and pairing with signature dishes like our lobster mac cheese.Our carefully-curated wine list focuses on some great Australian winemakers, with six taps of craft beer and quirky cocktails completing the line up.You will find Meatmaiden on Little Collins St - walking distance from Flinders St Station and Parliament Station, the MCG and Rod Laver Arena and entertainment venues s

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5.0
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We had a fabulous experience at Hochi Mama! Waiter was so attentive and helpful and the food was absolutely outstanding. High energy ambiance and overall a fantastic night out. Thanks so much Hochi Mama 😊
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5.0
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Great food, brilliantly designed dishes, great attention to detail. Relaxed atmos but not just a usual steak and burger place; extra layer of quality.
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Sue
Victoria •1 review
4.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
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ErinM
Victoria •1 review
5.0
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167 restaurants available nearby

1. Watsonia RSL

2. Dexter

3. Franco & Co

4. Olympic Hotel

5. Naught Cocktail Bar and Distillery

6. Hochi Mama CBD

7. Kiss & Tell

8. Maven by Morgan

9. Trattoria Emilia

10. Meatmaiden

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