Things to Do in Box Hill South This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Kai Bench |
| Zero-cost winner | Kai |
| Kid-approved | The Humble Table |
| Under the radar | Atlas’s |
| Wet day saviour | Red Standard |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Box Hill South to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.50-5.50 for a flat white, $28-45 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. River Depot is the one everyone knows. The Good Kitchen is the one they should know. Box Hill South has quiet residential area between box hill and burwood.
1. Northern Social — 68 Bay Road, Box Hill South VIC 3131
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $18-26 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bridge Place is usually fine.
2. Ava House — 51 Bourke Drive, Box Hill South VIC 3131
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 48 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bridge Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Good Commons — 258 Bay Road, Box Hill South VIC 3131
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $14-24 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bay Road is usually fine.
Go for: The crispy chicken ($19) — solid
4. Zara — 99 Margaret Parade, Box Hill South VIC 3131
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-19 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bay Road is usually fine.
5. The Northern Local — 125 Rowan Parade, Box Hill South VIC 3131
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-24 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Margaret Parade is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The lamb shoulder ($17) — solid
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6. Lena’s — 48 Bourke Drive, Box Hill South VIC 3131
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $13-26 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The mushroom pasta ($16) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
7. Little Corner — 305 Bridge Place, Box Hill South VIC 3131
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $13-20 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 31 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Sunny Table — 127 Bridge Place, Box Hill South VIC 3131
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bourke Drive is usually fine.
Start with: The mushroom pasta ($22) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Box Hill South farmers market when it runs.
9. High Bench — 83 Bourke Drive, Box Hill South VIC 3131
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $12-18 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 45 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Zara’s — 243 Bay Road, Box Hill South VIC 3131
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $16-25 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Get the: The charcuterie board ($22) — solid
11. Ava — 259 Rowan Parade, Box Hill South VIC 3131
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Rowan Parade is usually fine.
Explore More
- Box Hill North Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Box Hill South Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Box Hill South Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Doncaster Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Box Hill South stacks up
- All Box Hill South Guides — everything we’ve written about Box Hill South
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Box Hill South known for?
Quiet residential area between Box Hill and Burwood.
What is there to do in Box Hill South on a Sunday?
Kai Bench is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Box Hill South from Melbourne CBD?
Box Hill South is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Box Hill South won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
