Best Dog Friendly Guide in Moorabbin Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Good Kitchen |
| Zero-cost winner | Merchant |
| Kid-approved | Gus |
| Under the radar | Hugo Local |
| Wet day saviour | Iris Place |
The dog friendly guide options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at Rex’s, then work your way to Lena Corner. Moorabbin is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community. This is Moorabbin in 2026.
1. Remy — 20 Creek Avenue, Moorabbin VIC 3021
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-20 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Nina Room — 380 Bridge Road, Moorabbin VIC 3021
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Chapel Grove is usually fine.
Try this: The seasonal special ($17) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Stella’s — 16 Bridge Road, Moorabbin VIC 3021
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The seasonal special ($27) — solid
4. Place — 84 Willow Place, Moorabbin VIC 3021
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The lamb shoulder ($20) — solid
5. Felix — 52 Railway Grove, Moorabbin VIC 3021
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 38 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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6. Southern Press — 151 Bridge Road, Moorabbin VIC 3021
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $14-23 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Moorabbin farmers market when it runs.
7. Nico Works — 338 Chapel Grove, Moorabbin VIC 3021
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Railway Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Moorabbin roaster — ask which one.
8. Ivy’s — 265 Railway Grove, Moorabbin VIC 3021
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $22-34 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. The Old Place — 178 Willow Place, Moorabbin VIC 3021
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-31 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Mia — 141 Willow Place, Moorabbin VIC 3021
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $12-20 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Railway Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Moorabbin farmers market when it runs.
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Moorabbin Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Moorabbin Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Moorabbin stacks up
- All Moorabbin Guides — everything we’ve written about Moorabbin
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Moorabbin known for?
Moorabbin is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Moorabbin best known for?
Good Kitchen is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Moorabbin from Melbourne CBD?
Moorabbin is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Moorabbin 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.
