Best Dog Friendly Guide in Glen Eira Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The Southern Pantry |
| Best free option | Stella’s |
| Best for families | The Tall Bench |
| Best local secret | Assembly |
| Best for rainy days | The Red Mill |
Glen Eira doesn’t get the press that inner-city suburbs do, but the locals aren’t complaining. The dog friendly guide scene here is solid, unpretentious, and growing. Blue Depot and The Sunny Depot are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Glen Eira sits 15-30km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Glen Eira is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. The Sunny Corner — 168 River Grove, Glen Eira VIC 3048
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
2. The Golden Yard — 201 High Crescent, Glen Eira VIC 3048
What it is: A local institution Cost: $17-27 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 47 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
3. Tall Corner — 237 High Crescent, Glen Eira VIC 3048
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $11-24 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. The White Local — 160 High Crescent, Glen Eira VIC 3048
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $15-30 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The charcuterie board ($18) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
5. Honest Place — 55 Henry Street, Glen Eira VIC 3048
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Glen Eira farmers market when it runs.
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6. The Lucky Local — 201 Edward Road, Glen Eira VIC 3048
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $10-21 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on River Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. Marco’s — 284 Market Terrace, Glen Eira VIC 3048
What it is: A local institution Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 41 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Book ahead for: The pumpkin risotto ($21) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Glen Eira roaster — ask which one.
8. The High Place — 163 Edward Road, Glen Eira VIC 3048
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 64 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. Remy — 10 Market Terrace, Glen Eira VIC 3048
What it is: A local institution Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 36 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.
10. The Half Works — 139 Henry Street, Glen Eira VIC 3048
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $21-30 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Edward Road is usually fine.
11. Room — 169 Edward Road, Glen Eira VIC 3048
What it is: A local institution Cost: $8-22 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Market Terrace is usually fine.
Order this: The charcuterie board ($13) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Glen Eira roaster — ask which one.
12. Green Post — 368 High Crescent, Glen Eira VIC 3048
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The mushroom pasta ($23) — solid
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Glen Eira Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Glen Eira Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Glen Eira stacks up
- All Glen Eira Guides — everything we’ve written about Glen Eira
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Glen Eira known for?
Glen Eira is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Glen Eira best known for?
The Southern Pantry is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Glen Eira from Melbourne CBD?
Glen Eira is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Glen Eira 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
