Things to Do in Wantirna South This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Common Pantry |
| Best free option | Oliver |
| Best for families | Rex Mill |
| Best local secret | Room |
| Best for rainy days | Gus Store |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Wantirna South to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Rex Table is the one everyone knows. Hazel’s is the one they should know. Wantirna South has knox city shopping centre — one of melbourne’s largest suburban malls.
1. Otto — 186 River Drive, Wantirna South VIC 3152
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $11-23 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. Hazel’s — 101 River Drive, Wantirna South VIC 3152
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $8-19 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on River Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Wantirna South roaster — ask which one.
3. Leo — 226 River Drive, Wantirna South VIC 3152
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $22-33 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 44 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Hazel’s — 351 Church Crescent, Wantirna South VIC 3152
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on River Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. Felix — 149 Bell Grove, Wantirna South VIC 3152
What it is: A local institution Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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6. Hazel Press — 31 Creek Road, Wantirna South VIC 3152
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The mushroom pasta ($17) — solid
7. The Blue Quarter — 97 Creek Road, Wantirna South VIC 3152
What it is: A local institution Cost: $18-23 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Victoria Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Wantirna South farmers market when it runs.
8. Half Depot — 251 Church Crescent, Wantirna South VIC 3152
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $9-14 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 36 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. Green Yard — 5 Bell Grove, Wantirna South VIC 3152
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $20-28 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 45 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bell Grove is usually fine.
10. Rex Post — 189 Creek Road, Wantirna South VIC 3152
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $13-25 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 57 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. Zara Local — 265 Victoria Lane, Wantirna South VIC 3152
What it is: A local institution Cost: $8-21 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Explore More
- Burwood East Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Wantirna South Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Wantirna South Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Mitcham Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Wantirna South stacks up
- All Wantirna South Guides — everything we’ve written about Wantirna South
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Wantirna South known for?
Knox City Shopping Centre — one of Melbourne’s largest suburban malls.
What is there to do in Wantirna South on a Sunday?
Common Pantry is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Wantirna South from Melbourne CBD?
Wantirna South is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Wantirna South 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
