Best Date Night Restaurants in Highett Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | High Cellar |
| Free highlight | Lena’s |
| Family-friendly | Vera Works |
| Locals only | Rosa Standard |
| Indoor option | Oliver’s |
1. Nina Depot — 54 Barkly Place, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: (date night restaurants) Worth the detour Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. The Tall Corner — 370 Barkly Place, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: (date night restaurants) Worth the detour Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Highett roaster — ask which one.
3. Remy’s — 321 Queen Grove, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: (date night restaurants) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-30 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Mill — 302 Smith Grove, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: (date night restaurants) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Queen Grove is usually fine.
5. Lena Quarter — 239 Bridge Lane, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: (date night restaurants) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Smith Grove is usually fine.
The Highett That Locals Know
Transformed by level crossing removal and Sir William Fry Reserve. Highett Road strip has cafes and shops. Close to Southland. The best date night restaurants options here reflect Highett’s character. If you’re living in or near Highett, 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. Cleo Yard — 339 Bridge Lane, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: (date night restaurants) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $14-21 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Smith Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Zara — 147 Smith Grove, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: (date night restaurants) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. Atlas — 218 Bridge Lane, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: (date night restaurants) The one that surprised us Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Ada’s — 197 Barkly Place, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: (date night restaurants) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $21-28 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Barkly Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
10. Otto Press — 221 Queen Grove, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: (date night restaurants) A local institution Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. Theo Works — 178 Bridge Lane, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: (date night restaurants) A solid local spot Cost: $22-29 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($27) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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FAQ
What are the best best date night restaurants options in Highett?
High Cellar is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Highett good for best date night restaurants?
Yes. Highett has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Highett known for?
Transformed by level crossing removal and Sir William Fry Reserve.
How far is Highett from Melbourne CBD?
Highett is 15km, 27min train, 20min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Highett is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
