Best Restaurants in Brighton VIC

The Empress Hotel

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs • 714 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068

4.4 (687) Google

The Empress Hotel Fitzroy North is a long-standing corner pub with beer garden, public bar and dining room—open daily from midday ‘til late.

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Holmesglen – ZEST Restaurant Glen Waverley

Restaurants, Wine Bars • 595 Waverley Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

4.3 (87) Google

Holmesglen ZEST Restaurant Glen Waverley offers modern Australian cuisine, lunches, dinners and functions in a unique student training restaurant.

Opens at 12:00 PM

Mama Le

Restaurants • 31 Stubbs St, Kensington VIC 3031

4.6 (182) Google

The multi-level venue serves Vietnamese-inspired comfort food with a contemporary approach, supported by cocktails and a separate bar component.

Opens at 5:00 PM Wednesday

Ophelia Westgarth

Cafes • 85 High St, Northcote VIC 3070

4.3 (206) Google

Ophelia Westgarth is a café and wine bar on High Street in Northcote, transitioning from morning brunch to evening share plates.

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Good Gnocchi

Restaurants • 797 Nicholson St, Carlton North VIC 3054

4.4 (388) Google

Retro Italian diner on Nicholson Street, Carlton North, specialising in gnocchi from the team behind Archie's All Day.

Opens at 5:30 PM

Footscray Milking Station

Cafes • 35 Bunbury Street, Footscray VIC 3011

4.3 (708) Google

Heartfelt Footscray café serving evolving modern-Australian brunch and lunch—from pulled-pork panini to acai bowls—in a heritage space with great coffee.

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Mackie Mulgrave

Cafes • 71 Mackie Rd, Mulgrave VIC 3170

4.6 (401) Google

Mackie Mulgrave is a casual, modern Australian cafe located in Mulgrave, Victoria, known for its quality coffee.

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The Roe Australia Restaurant

Restaurants • 49-55 Myrtle St, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

4.8 (5,674) Google

Experience modern Australian dining at The Roe Australia Restaurant in Melbourne, showcasing seasonal produce, refined flavours and contemporary cuisine.

Opens at 11:30 AM

Mr Wednesday

Cafes • 144 Wingrove St, Fairfield VIC 3078

4.4 (548) Google

Hidden Fairfield café known for hearty global‑inspired brunch, specialty Brunch, evening cocktails and live music, set in a warm, vintage-industrial space.

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Le Feu Oasis Springvale

Restaurants • 273 Springvale Rd, Springvale VIC 3171

4.5 (605) Google

Discover Le Feu Oasis Springvale for authentic Vietnamese halal cuisine, serving pho, hotpot, banh mi and fresh Asian favourites every day.

Opens at 11:30 AM

Braeside Brewing Co

Bars & Pubs, Breweries • 43 Governor Rd, Mordialloc VIC 3195

4.6 (449) Google

Independent brewery and beer garden in Mordialloc pouring fresh craft beer, pizza, pub meals and live sport in a relaxed bayside setting.

Opens at 4:00 PM Thursday

Alphington Social

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Wine Bars • 7 Rowe St, Alphington VIC 3078

4.2 (275) Google

Woodfired pizza, cheese, wine and cocktails in Alphington with a stylish neighbourhood feel, seasonal dining and strong date-night appeal.

Opens at 5:00 PM Thursday