Best Family Restaurants in Chadstone Melbourne 2026
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| No-cost pick | White Store | | Best with kids | Mia Post | | Hidden spot | Ivy’s | | Bad weather pick | The Little Room |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Chadstone to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.50-5.00 for a flat white, $22-38 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Green Kitchen is the one everyone knows. Northern Room is the one they should know. Chadstone has home to chadstone shopping centre — the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere.
1. Stella — 350 Bell Drive, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $18-31 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The crispy chicken ($21) — solid
2. The Common Lane — 80 Bell Drive, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-28 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 63 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Felix Table — 31 Bay Place, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-27 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Chadstone farmers market when it runs.
4. The Long Works — 150 Willow Crescent, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: families
The room holds 58 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Willow Crescent is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The seasonal special ($13) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Chadstone roaster — ask which one.
5. Otto Pantry — 153 Creek Lane, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-28 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 46 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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6. Room — 364 Bay Place, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $13-27 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 49 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
7. Bright Cellar — 280 Creek Lane, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Book ahead for: The charcuterie board ($26) — solid
8. Ivy Depot — 309 Margaret Drive, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $9-23 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
9. Otto’s — 77 Bell Drive, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 46 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. Otto’s — 34 Bell Drive, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. Gus Standard — 153 Bell Drive, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Willow Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
Explore More
- Oakleigh East Best Restaurants for Families — same vibe, different suburb
- Chadstone Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Chadstone Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Carnegie Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Chadstone stacks up
- All Chadstone Guides — everything we’ve written about Chadstone
FAQ
Yes. The best restaurants for families scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Chadstone known for?
Home to Chadstone Shopping Centre — the largest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere.
What is the most family-friendly restaurant in Chadstone?
Gus’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Chadstone from Melbourne CBD?
Chadstone is 12-18km, 20-30min train, 18-25min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Chadstone 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
