in Dallas Melbourne Locals Love
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Tall Corner |
| Best free option | Hazel’s |
| Best for families | River |
| Best local secret | The Honest Mill |
| Best for rainy days | Long Quarter |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Dallas to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Standard is the one everyone knows. The Northern Kitchen is the one they should know. Dallas has dallas is a growing melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. The Bright Table — 258 Brunswick Parade, Dallas VIC 3181
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $15-20 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Pine Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
2. Remy — 36 Pine Lane, Dallas VIC 3181
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $20-33 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Dallas roaster — ask which one.
3. The Half Yard — 186 Young Street, Dallas VIC 3181
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-25 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 64 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The lamb shoulder ($22) — solid
4. Luna — 328 Brunswick Parade, Dallas VIC 3181
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 58 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Mabel — 286 Bridge Grove, Dallas VIC 3181
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 63 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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6. Finn — 26 Pine Lane, Dallas VIC 3181
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-36 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Brunswick Parade is usually fine.
7. Sol Lane — 173 Pine Lane, Dallas VIC 3181
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
8. Ruby Press — 152 Brunswick Parade, Dallas VIC 3181
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The seasonal special ($21) — solid
9. Good Cellar — 198 Brunswick Parade, Dallas VIC 3181
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $16-26 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Come back for: The daily soup ($19) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Dallas roaster — ask which one.
10. Old Standard — 279 Bridge Grove, Dallas VIC 3181
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 36 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Get the: The sourdough bread ($22) — solid
Explore More
- Dallas Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Dallas Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Dallas stacks up
- All Dallas Guides — everything we’ve written about Dallas
FAQ
What is Dallas known for?
Dallas is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What are the most underrated spots in Dallas?
Tall Corner is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Dallas from Melbourne CBD?
Dallas is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
