Best Burgers in Wantirna Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The White Local |
| Best free option | Cleo’s |
| Best for families | Common Mill |
| Best local secret | Finn |
| Best for rainy days | Hugo Commons |
We’ve tested every best burgers option in Wantirna to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Marco’s is the one everyone knows. Max is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Studfield Shopping Centre and Knox City provide retail. Wantirna sits in the Outer East corridor, 24-35km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best burgers scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Wantirna since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Stella Post — 345 Elm Terrace, Wantirna VIC 3138
What it is: (burgers) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Smith Avenue is usually fine.
2. Nico Corner — 273 High Drive, Wantirna VIC 3138
What it is: (burgers) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $14-21 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 64 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Try this: The lamb shoulder ($19) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. The Southern Press — 336 Bridge Parade, Wantirna VIC 3138
What it is: (burgers) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 53 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
4. The Long Place — 296 Johnston Terrace, Wantirna VIC 3138
What it is: (burgers) A quiet achiever Cost: $19-33 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 63 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Wantirna roaster — ask which one.
5. Quarter — 188 High Drive, Wantirna VIC 3138
What it is: (burgers) The one that surprised us Cost: $20-33 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Elm Terrace is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The sourdough bread ($25) — solid
Why Wantirna Is Worth Knowing
Studfield Shopping Centre and Knox City provide retail. Close proximity to both Eastlink and the Ranges. The best burgers options here reflect Wantirna’s character. If you’re living in or near Wantirna, 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. Marco — 99 High Drive, Wantirna VIC 3138
What it is: (burgers) Worth the detour Cost: $19-33 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Wantirna roaster — ask which one.
7. Room — 279 Smith Avenue, Wantirna VIC 3138
What it is: (burgers) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Smith Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. Northern Mill — 379 Smith Avenue, Wantirna VIC 3138
What it is: (burgers) Worth the detour Cost: $11-17 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Wantirna farmers market when it runs.
9. Lena’s — 372 Smith Avenue, Wantirna VIC 3138
What it is: (burgers) A local institution Cost: $12-27 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Table — 111 Johnston Terrace, Wantirna VIC 3138
What it is: (burgers) The one regulars swear by Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: families
The room holds 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
11. Remy’s — 181 Smith Avenue, Wantirna VIC 3138
What it is: (burgers) A solid local spot Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on High Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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FAQ
What are the best best burgers options in Wantirna?
The White Local is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Wantirna good for best burgers?
Yes. Wantirna has 11+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Wantirna known for?
Studfield Shopping Centre and Knox City provide retail.
How far is Wantirna from Melbourne CBD?
Wantirna is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Wantirna isn’t trying to be the next Fitzroy. It doesn’t need to be. What it does, it does with zero pretension and real substance. That’s worth more than a trendy postcode.
Last updated: March 2026
