Best Family Restaurants in Templestowe Lower Melbourne 2026
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| No-cost pick | New Press | | Best with kids | Blue Quarter | | Hidden spot | Good Mill | | Bad weather pick | River |
Templestowe Lower doesn’t get the press that inner-city suburbs do, but the locals aren’t complaining. The best restaurants for families scene here is solid, unpretentious, and growing. Good Standard and Hugo’s are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Templestowe Lower sits 14-22km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Residential suburb with Manningham Road strip.
1. The Little Store — 6 Smith Street, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-30 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 49 and fills on weekends. Street parking on High Grove is usually fine.
2. Society — 8 High Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $21-31 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 64 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Park Avenue is usually fine.
3. Remy’s — 69 Smith Street, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The mushroom pasta ($18) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Templestowe Lower farmers market when it runs.
4. The Blue Store — 61 High Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $18-31 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Remy’s — 350 South Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 62 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
What Makes Templestowe Lower Different
6. Otto’s — 330 High Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-31 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 40 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Templestowe Lower farmers market when it runs.
7. The High Social — 347 Smith Street, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $16-25 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 63 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. Nico — 95 High Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: A local institution Cost: $17-28 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. Nina’s — 209 South Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 55 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. The New Quarter — 289 Smith Street, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-17 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Templestowe Lower roaster — ask which one.
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FAQ
Yes. The best restaurants for families scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Templestowe Lower known for?
Residential suburb with Manningham Road strip.
What is the most family-friendly restaurant in Templestowe Lower?
Nell Yard is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Templestowe Lower from Melbourne CBD?
Templestowe Lower is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Templestowe Lower 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
