Best Thai Food in Patterson Lakes Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | The Old Local |
| Zero-cost winner | Atlas’s |
| Kid-approved | Hugo Quarter |
| Under the radar | Remy’s |
| Wet day saviour | Oliver Yard |
1. Lane — 56 Brunswick Drive, Patterson Lakes VIC 3196
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $14-23 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The seasonal special ($16) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Gus House — 57 Brunswick Drive, Patterson Lakes VIC 3196
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $14-23 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 48 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
3. Press — 285 Market Crescent, Patterson Lakes VIC 3196
What it is: (thai food) A solid local spot Cost: $12-23 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The pumpkin risotto ($18) — solid
4. Hazel Table — 162 Market Crescent, Patterson Lakes VIC 3196
What it is: (thai food) The one that surprised us Cost: $11-24 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 63 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Patterson Lakes farmers market when it runs.
5. The Southern Cellar — 157 Murray Grove, Patterson Lakes VIC 3196
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 49 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Why Patterson Lakes Is Worth Knowing
Built around man-made lakes and canal system. Popular for boating and waterside living. The best thai food options here reflect Patterson Lakes’s character. If you’re living in or near Patterson Lakes, 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. Mia Table — 338 Church Road, Patterson Lakes VIC 3196
What it is: (thai food) A solid local spot Cost: $14-29 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 34 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The crispy chicken ($19) — solid
7. Hugo’s — 331 Brunswick Drive, Patterson Lakes VIC 3196
What it is: (thai food) A solid local spot Cost: $13-27 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 36 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Max Room — 7 Market Crescent, Patterson Lakes VIC 3196
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-30 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 62 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Cecil Street is usually fine.
9. Marco — 252 Brunswick Drive, Patterson Lakes VIC 3196
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 47 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.
10. Green Quarter — 173 Murray Grove, Patterson Lakes VIC 3196
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 40 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Murray Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Patterson Lakes farmers market when it runs.
11. Assembly — 40 Murray Grove, Patterson Lakes VIC 3196
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Murray Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Patterson Lakes farmers market when it runs.
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FAQ
What are the best best thai food options in Patterson Lakes?
The Old Local is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Patterson Lakes good for best thai food?
Yes. Patterson Lakes has 11+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Patterson Lakes known for?
Built around man-made lakes and canal system.
How far is Patterson Lakes from Melbourne CBD?
Patterson Lakes is 18-41km, 32-55min train, 25-47min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
