Best Fun Restaurants in Healesville

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AbbotsfordAlbert ParkAlphingtonAngleseaArmadaleAscot Vale

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1. Healesville Hotel

4.3

Awesome(354)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Yarra Valley

Booked 13 times today

A bit of country hospitality Old-world charm, culinary innovation, and local produce...The Healesville Hotel in the heart of the Yarra Valley is always in tune with the seasons, making it a year-round favourite for locals and tourists on the winery trail. Beyond the Edwardian building itself, the restaurant is a stunner when it comes to rustic and honest cooking.

A photo of Herd Bar and Grill restaurant

2. Herd Bar and Grill

4.8

Exceptional(68)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Yarra Valley

Booked 1 time today

Just off the main drag in increasingly happening Healesville, this subterranean bunker wouldn’t be out of place in the city. The building is one of the most striking in town, a collection of warm blond wood slats standing to attention like a bundle of matchsticks, and inside it’s a contrasting mix of genres and textures.The recently revamped Modern Australian menu from ex-Easy Tiger chef - Jarrod Hudson features generous plates and rich flavours at great affordable prices.

A photo of Watts River Cafe and Store restaurant

3. Watts River Cafe and Store

4.5

Awesome(25)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese Speciality • Healesville

Booked 1 time today

Watts River Cafe and Store.

A photo of Tokar Estate Cellar Door restaurant

4. Tokar Estate Cellar Door

4.8

Exceptional(13)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Winery • Coldstream

Our award winning single vineyard wines are curated from our 20 year old vineyard. Varietals include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. All wines are grown, made and bottled onsite. Our wines are bold and distinctive. They are gutsy, authentic expressions of their terroir. Tokar Estate wines are well structured but retain the elegance the Yarra Valley is renowned for. They are nurtured from vineyard to bottle by winemaker Martin Siebert and the Tokar family.The vineyard is hand tendered by our small team using a minimal intervention approach to winemaking. Since 2012 we have reduced cropping levels to ensure exceptional fruit is produced, and we have implemented more sustainable vineyard practices, such as minimising herbicide use in order to encourage soil microfauna and native grasses that harbour beneficial insects.Stop by for a tasting of our wines and enjoy a glass or two out on our beautiful lawn overlooking the vineyard.

5. Funghi E Tartufo

4.4

Awesome(112)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vegan • Melbourne CBD

Booked 29 times today

Funghi e Tartufo' - Italian plant based restaurantWho ever said that to eat vegan and earth friendly food you need to renounce the delicacies of traditional Italian cuisine?Our Chef Alessandra D'Angelo moved to Australia from Sicily in 2009 and she has been working incessantly on vegetarian and vegan recipes since then.At Funghi e Tartufo, she have turned plant-based food into something so delicious that you won't desire anything else!In a converted 19th century warehouse in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Funghi e Tartufo – meaning Mushrooms and Truffle in honour of their signature dish – will offer you a unique experience leaving you breathless.The inspiration is traditional Italian and the vision is a modern and earth friendly way to marry deliciousness with plant based food.

6. Grazia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1059)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glen Iris

Booked 70 times today

Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.

7. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3264)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 96 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

8. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(730)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 81 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

9. Vue de monde

4.9

Exceptional(1921)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 20 times today

Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality. Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.

10. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1138)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 66 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

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EstherVIP
New York City •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fabulous food, service and great outdoor area with shade. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful evening meal.
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Healesville HotelPrice: Moderate• Pub• Yarra Valley
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4.3
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Bree
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
The food was incredible. Vegan calamari, the mushroom pappardelle and the cheesecake. Highly recommended.
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Funghi E TartufoPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Ian
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
The Japanese dished were brilliant, from the sashimi and okonomiyaki, to the smoked salmon and beef dishes (and the meat balls!). Great service, lovely atmosphere, will be back again.
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Watts River Cafe and StorePrice: Moderate• Japanese Speciality• Healesville
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4.5
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Victoria
Brisbane •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 25, 2025
Herd is a fantastic restaurant - such a great find on our trip to Healesville. From the moment we stepped inside, the service was incredible. Beautiful ambience and delicious food - we both had their signature steak, and were not disappointed. We will definitely be back on our next trip!
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Herd Bar and GrillPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Yarra Valley
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4.8
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Chris
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 19, 2025
Great atmosphere and service. Fantastic drinks. Only improvement may be for for the charcuterie board as you could provide better value for money. Other than that it's a great vineyard with fantastic wines.
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Tokar Estate Cellar DoorPrice: Moderate• Winery• Coldstream
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4.8

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