Best Family Restaurants in Strathmore Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Felix Yard |
| Free highlight | Society |
| Family-friendly | Luna’s |
| Locals only | Marco |
| Indoor option | Lucky Room |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Strathmore to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.50-5.00 for a flat white, $22-38 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. The Lucky Cellar is the one everyone knows. Quarter is the one they should know. Strathmore has leafy residential suburb with a strong sense of community.
1. Mabel — 13 King Crescent, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $18-31 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 39 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Strathmore farmers market when it runs.
2. Pearl’s — 201 Elm Parade, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-27 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 59 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Strathmore farmers market when it runs.
3. The Green Yard — 182 Elm Parade, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $13-27 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 44 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Iris Pantry — 128 Elm Parade, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: A local institution Cost: $10-16 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The lamb shoulder ($15) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Nico Room — 20 Main Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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6. Ivy’s — 31 Plenty Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: A local institution Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The pumpkin risotto ($15) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Nina’s — 341 Plenty Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $12-22 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The mushroom pasta ($14) — solid
8. Half Corner — 232 Church Drive, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $18-31 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The sourdough bread ($23) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Rex’s — 164 Church Drive, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $21-33 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 31 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. Humble Union — 317 Main Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-35 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 37 — 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.
11. Nico’s — 126 Main Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $12-25 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 64 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Main Grove is usually fine.
12. Iris’s — 309 Plenty Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-28 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 52 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The lamb shoulder ($20) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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FAQ
Yes. The best restaurants for families scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Strathmore known for?
Leafy residential suburb with a strong sense of community.
What is the most family-friendly restaurant in Strathmore?
Felix Yard is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Strathmore from Melbourne CBD?
Strathmore is 9-20km, 18-38min train, 15-28min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
