Best Burgers in Clarinda Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Tall Post |
| Best free option | Northern Commons |
| Best for families | Tall Quarter |
| Best local secret | Rex Corner |
| Best for rainy days | Anchor |
We’ve tested every best burgers option in Clarinda to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. The Northern Room is the one everyone knows. New Mill is the sleeper. Prices are competitive — coffee at $4.50-5.00, dinner at $22-38. Quiet residential suburb between Clayton South and Moorabbin. Clarinda sits in the Middle South corridor, 19km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best burgers scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Clarinda since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Mabel’s — 179 Blake Street, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (burgers) The one regulars swear by Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 38 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The charcuterie board ($19) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
2. Lucky Table — 189 Blake Street, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (burgers) Worth the detour Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Rosa Commons — 94 Blake Street, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (burgers) A quiet achiever Cost: $22-29 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Blake Street is usually fine.
4. Place — 191 Ash Grove, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (burgers) The one that surprised us Cost: $14-20 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 39 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bridge Avenue is usually fine.
5. Rex’s — 291 Bridge Avenue, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (burgers) No-frills excellence Cost: $8-16 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 36 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
The Reality of Clarinda
Quiet residential suburb between Clayton South and Moorabbin. Clarinda Shopping Centre on Centre Road. The best burgers options here reflect Clarinda’s character. For Clarinda locals and anyone in the area, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
6. Bright Pantry — 143 Bridge Avenue, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (burgers) A local institution Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on River Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Finn’s — 113 Blake Street, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (burgers) A quiet achiever Cost: $18-33 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The mushroom pasta ($21) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. Gus — 99 Ash Grove, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (burgers) Worth the detour Cost: $8-20 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 34 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Ruby Room — 35 Bridge Avenue, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (burgers) A solid local spot Cost: $14-20 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Green Room — 370 Ash Grove, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (burgers) A local institution Cost: $18-23 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
11. Anchor — 355 Blake Street, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (burgers) Worth the detour Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Explore More
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- Clarinda Things to Do — the full activity guide
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- All Clarinda Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best burgers options in Clarinda?
Tall Post is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Clarinda good for best burgers?
Yes. Clarinda has 11+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Clarinda known for?
Quiet residential suburb between Clayton South and Moorabbin.
How far is Clarinda from Melbourne CBD?
Clarinda is 19km, no direct train, 26min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Clarinda 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
