Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ashburton

The Oak Room

86/100 (622 ratings)

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"Great service and food. Very relaxed vibe , appreciate the friendly..."

Michele Bence

"Fabulous porridge and a lovely blend of chai available. We've been here a couple of times and will keep coming back. Love the friendly..."

Jennifer Lilley Ball

"Best coffee in Melbourne, place has such an infectious passion for coffee..."

Peter Chris

"Let's just say that I get my fix at Oak Room... Top service, top coffee, top..."

Timo Siew

"Excellent selections of beans.. I guess this is only place in Melbourne you can find 90+..."

Andrew Yim

"My favourite local coffee joint. Whether it's because of the excellent selection of coffee, high quality food or fantastic and friendly service..."

Luke Simpson

"Fantastic coffee, came past on a whim and love it! Monk bohdi darma..."

Mathew Helps

"Without a doubt of friendly service Ken with his team in overall, an aroma coffee which make me and my partner keen to go back for..."

Elsa Low

"Excellent service. Ken and his team have it dialled in for all areas of hospitality. Great coffee and..."

Joe Kuriel

"I went there this afternoon with Emina and my Mum. I had a Steak Sandwich with Cheese and a serve of Chips with a skinny vanilla milkshake. Emina had..."

Matthew Trompf

"found parking off the street right outside. We were seated and served very quickly. We ordered the calamari, chilli scrambled and open omelette. The..."

Srslyfoods

"Oak room is a great place to try out. It has a good feel/vibe to the room. Kind staff that could use more training but, they put in effort...."

Gavin Southern

"A mismatch- Dowdy interior and over the top decor lends itself generally to poor food and service but not OakRoom! I have walked past this cafe many..."

LetsDoBreaky

"The coffee was okay but not as good as it used to but I still enjoyed it. It was the second attempt as it closed early the first time I dropped..."

Al Barba

"Went there for a take away coffee and it was delicious!!! The staff was welcoming! What a good happy vibe to start my day! I definitely recommend it!..."

Valérie Gagné

"One of the best coffee experience in the inner south east suburbs. The barista’s are friendly and knowledgeable about everything coffee. Love their..."

Pandy

"I ordered the smoked king salad through Uber eats and found every element to be of high quality and prepared well. The service was quick,..."

Chrissy Halden

"We had orange poppy seed muffin and wagyu burger. My muffin was moist and just right sweetness. My husband was very hungry so he ate his burger very..."

Mini Mooi

"I was eager to went to this cafe. It was a sunny days in oak room and i was so hungry. So i ordered chai latte, Eggs royal, Oaks room mighty..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"Tucked away on High Street, Ashburton, Oak Room offers a warm, unassuming atmosphere.My sister and I ordered the Eggs Royale and Mango..."

The Brunch Specialist

"I had the king smoked salmon and it was one of the best breakfast dishes I have ever had. I really enjoyed the meal and the staff are super friendly...."

Natalie Snook-eye Scarlett

"I've been trying in vain to stick with a minimal carb diet with little success due to my abysmal will power. My sister's waffles and fried chicken..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Lovely service and I enjoyed my iced latte on what was a very hot and dry Sunday summer afternoon - made just the way I like it!Would love to..."

Ramieleatsshootsandleaves

"Oak Room is a bit further down from the main strip of High Street but the locals seem to flock here. Which is understandable why from the moment you..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Great coffee says by my husband , good quality tea leaves are used so I am pretty happy with my tea too. Food was amazing ! The soft shell crab..."

Mrs Lavender

"Went for breakfast staff very friendly and helpful.Had poached eggs on sour dough toast really nice.Great coffee although we ordered a..."

Donm

"Such great food. Can't believe I have waited this long. 12 of us went with BYO beers and wine. Amazing night thanks for having us. Be back next..."

Rob

"Immaculately clean and immaculate service are always a good start to breakfast. Apart from my warm water hate, there was a lot to like here... from..."

Mr Killer

"The coffee today was just like the song that says over and over..."Because you're SOOOO SMOOOOOTH"Sleek, snazzy, woody. The Oak Room is..."

The Whippeteers

"On a chilly Saturday morning, I ventured to this cafe with a friend for breakfast. It's quite a cool and modern interior, selling some unique artwork..."

LizbethDee

"Great coffee, lots of fancy options available. Good food with a menu that regularly changes. Staff are real friendly too. This is my goto local cafe..."

Mike Farah

"Nice cafe at the far end of the Ashburton shopping centre. The coffee and staff are excellent. Menu looks interesting. Haven't eaten here but will..."

SusieQ

"Been here a few times now, staff is always lovely, great coffee and great food.Amazing selection of brewing methods for coffee as well, the cold..."

Callum Trudgen

"This is a really nice cafe . I called in here for a quick lunch recently , after finding it on Zomato . The all day menu is a little devoid of choice..."

Stephen

"Casual and colorful decor encouraging comfort and relaxation in the open and generous space. Love the art work along the walls and light fixtures!..."

Mariposa

"I visit the Oak Room at least a couple of times per week on the way to work for my coffee fix. Their coffee is great and well priced. My favourite..."

Kathy Henderson

"I was happy with my experience here. Very friendly staff and great selection of coffee and food. Very well presented food and delicious too. Would..."

James

"Just come here for the coffee, you won't be disappointed. Great atmosphere as well, love the large table in front. Also recommended - the Spanish..."

JKGasMan

"I usually don't make a big deal about coffee but I need make an exception! The barista is possibly one of the fastest and skillful I have ever seen...."

JusToi

"If you are in this area, make sure you drop by and have some coffee. Great coffee and atmosphere, friendly service. The owner knows his business..."

Jim Wang

"Wow. Don't even know where to begin. This place has great coffee, great customer service and an atmosphere that is filled with positive vibes. Best..."

William Ting

"Best coffee in Ashburton/high at road. This cafe is 10x better than The Resident. Always fabulous, friendly and they greet every customers with..."

Food Jerk

"We asked for it to be cut in half which they were more than happy to do. The slice was beautifully presented and was fresh and gooey. Not just your..."

Miss Sage Sugar

"They clearly take coffee seriously. I was watching the main barista and it was like watching a master. He was also very friendly and asked me if my..."

Lucy Lu

"A great place for breakfast. They have the best corn fritters going. A nice selection of different coffee too. Can be a bit noisy. Good..."

Mickey

"Delightful Coffee and Breakfast. My friend and I went to Oak Room for breakfast on Easter Sunday - it was very busy. The waiters delivered..."

MissyA

"Located on the busy High Street, Oak Room is a perfect place for that impromptu weekend breakfast or brunch. The menu is reasonably vego friendly,..."

Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni

"I would never turn away from a sourdough, so I also ordered their chicken and avocado sandwich. The sourdough was lightly toasted with a smear of..."

Thequestfornoms

"Semeon Abay N3 By 90+ Cold Dripped. Mindblowing - initially a good single malt whiskey with a tea after taste. Best cold drip I've ever..."

Bagpuss

"Perfect coffee. We have been here a lot of times. the food is always fresh and tasty. the coffee is never bitter, so smooth. perfect for a pick me..."

Dale Stewart (Noliwarts)

"A great visit but an average sb. Had been meaning to visit for a long time and am glad I did. Really great bacon and eggs, friendly enough staff and..."

Johnsmith12

"Great service, yum food. I had the Persian fetta toast with broad bean dressing, so delish. Lovely coffee. Will definitely be going..."

Georgina Neeson

"Best coffee outside the CBD!. I used to think that you couldn't get a good coffee within a 5km radius of the CBD until I came to this place. Ken is..."

K.eap4282

"Oak Room. Only came for the one coffee. Really enjoyed it. The place is very nice and the owner and staff seem to have time for all their regulars...."

Warren Mills

"Started coming to this place after a friend had recommend it. Being in the industry so many years, can't believe I have found a place where people..."

Coffeeaddict

"I came here for breakfast last week and it was a delightful experience, the staff were very friendly and the food was amazing! I had poached eggs..."

Tayla Cameron

"Been here a few times now. The food is quite good- good flavour combinations, great presentation, well cooked. The portions are on the smaller side..."

MissGenWhy

"For The Coffee Fanatics. Ken spoke to myself and my partner for 45 minutes about his passion for coffee, his favorite roasters in Melbourne and his..."

Zane David Holloway

"Want fantastic coffee? Simply the best that coffee can be- look up bean hunter and the reports by the coffee fanatics! I am a coffee roaster, and..."

Jack Redfort

"Fantastic place. They greet you every time you walk in with a great smile. Service is always top notch. The food you can't fault and the coffee is..."

Very Picky

"Simply the best coffee in the area. And the scrambled eggs is one of the best too. Slightly too many kids for an up market, relatively expensive..."

Two Chips

"Fabulous little gem. Wonderful coffe, great service, fabulous food. Love the, brunches and the Thai dinner menu. try the cold drip..."

Makay

"Great for coffee lovers.. Staff were very friendly and attentive, with the barista being a keen coffee enthusiast. Their cold drip variety was quite..."

Ping Zhou

"Great cafe. Everything is just absolutely..."

Ethi

"Full on falafel. I shared my falafel with a friend & it was more than enough for a light snack with coffee. The coffee was delicious & I particularly..."

Pennyruth

"Lovely service, coffee and tea taste great. The owner and staff are very friendly. Breakfast always nice and lunch also great. Yet to try thier..."

PhilYA

"Great place, the owner is very serious and knowledgeable about his coffee. Always the best Italian and African blends done right. Happy to get an..."

Thomas Muller

"As usual the service and food are fantastic, only recently discovered they are open for dinner too. Because the oak always intends to stay fresh and..."

OssiOi

"Dinner for 3. Staff are very friendly, and the yellow decor goes very well, complimenting their furnishings. Menu could be more specific in terms of..."

Kelly

"Went to oakroom this morning to tried the coffee it was a beautiful blend i started with a sensational flatwhite and a stunning short macchiato of..."

Rocky

"Truly outstanding gourmet food & attentitive service, would highly recommend a visit to the Oakroom for a delicious..."

Ryan

"A place for dinner and alcohol in Ashburton! Finally! Coffee is yum and breakfast is delish. Tried the red chicken curry and was very pleased! Will..."

Ab

"Great find - but no signage?. Whilst driving around locally looking for somewhere new (and that was open Easter Sunday) we saw the Age Coffee Army..."

TrentR

"Popped in for coffee and was not disappointed. Friendly smiling owner and attentive staff. Menu looks interesting will be back for..."

SusieQ

"Great food, outstanding coffee and the friendliest staff you'll find. The coffee (now using Cartel beans, an excellent young roaster), delivered by..."

John

"Great coffee, friendly staff and open late! What more could you ask for? Well, they've got free wifi! I love catching up on emails after work here...."

Tom

"Visited for a weekend brunch and the service was good. The avocado to feta ratio on the meal I had was all wrong! There was loads of avo on top of..."

Chelly Rae Rae

"A very enjoyable experience... Coffee was good, but the food really stood out! We had eggs with asparagus and were thoroughly impressed with the..."

Chris

"A breath of fresh air in Ashburton. Superb coffee served hot. Clever lunch and dinner menus - both different. Great..."

Ganaman

"Just fantastic, life is too short to drink bad coffee...."

The Fish Man

"***WARNING: BE AFRAID*** Be very afraid. You'll never be the same again. You'll travel from the ends of Melbourne to come here. The coffee is the..."

Philip Millen

"I live up the road from oak room and I love it. Coffee is amazing, staff always happy and food sets itself apart from regular breakfast eateries. I..."

Evelyn

"Wow... I am in 2 minds... Keep this a secret or give it the publicity it deserves. Ambience, customer service and food all amazing. Would highly..."

Leigh Gold

"I enjoyed my visit to Oak Room and the relaxed suburban vibe provides for a nice change whilst enjoying both the coffee and food. If you're ever in..."

Petit Miamx

Eat Fish

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"I cannot recommend Eat Fish highly enough. John and all the staff there are super friendly and the fish is so fresh. I buy their fresh fish which my..."

Emma McPherson

"Wow, the most freshest fish shop I have eaten probably ever. I had the grilled Rockling and scollops, very fresh..."

Helen Anthony

"First time I have tried eat fish, I went to the new Hawthorn store! Absolutely delicious, I got the grilled fish of the day with rice and salad,..."

Sami Cowling

"Al a carte product at fish and chip shop price. Absolutely amazing. Everything was A Class from the seafood, burgers, staff and service right down to..."

Tracey Dansey

"Best steak sandwich I have ever eaten Very happy The fluff enjoyed it..."

Andrew Winmar

"always great looking fresh fish prefect taste and willing to help with which fish to get and cooking guildlines - then theres the fish n chips..."

Roma Mary Rose

"Best seafood best service love it wifi definitely eat there more..."

George Arjo

"It is the freshest fish and finest seafood in town it is from boats to S&J seafoods n2 at the Melbourne seafood centre to eatfish we only sell top..."

Spiro Argyros

"Best fish and chips in the area (and believe me we've tried them all). Loved by all in the..."

Sumitra Thambirajah

"Best flake ive ever eaten yummo will be going back real..."

Kelly Jennings

"I would never buy seafood from anywhere else again. Quality is second to none whether it's from the takeaway menu or you're buying fresh. Their..."

Claudia Vivien

"Beautifully cooked fish, potato cakes and dim sims, yummy chips and salad, great customer service...what more can I say? Best fish and chip shop I've..."

Erzsébet Bodor Smith

"Great food, some of the best fish and burgers that the crew from smileforpeter photography have had. Keep up the good work..."

Peter Psarros

"Simply the best fish and chips in Melbourne. Super fresh fish and a great selection to chose from. The coleslaw is also delicious. Us living in..."

Rozalee Erceg

"Just had the most amazing lunch pack � Thank..."

Tabitha Michelle Gina Borg

"they r amazing.. fresh fish & fresh oil & fresh crumbed calamaries with tartre sauce m loving it.... more lovely with chicken salt..."

Lucky R. Singh

"Just had fish and chips... It was crispy fish and yummy chips .. If you are in Ashburton it's a must to..."

Gayle Williams

"Very fresh fish all..."

William Liao

"Best fish and chips i have had for years....will definitely be coming back...family and I loved the..."

Paul Ktenas

"incredible!fresh fish served to perfection by happy and friendly staff!!!we love..."

Lynley Le Grand

"Best Fish and Chips in Melbourne, fresh, perfectly cooked and great..."

Jennifer Aitchison

"Fresh produce, great service & portion serves. Wont get better anywere all the best guys great..."

Totis Rosanna

"One off the best we..."

Charlie Micallef

"Amazing fish & chips... Get in my belly!!!!!..."

Laura Calandra

"THE BURGERS ARE BETTER AT EAT FISH I Finally got to wrap my juicy lips around the fat boy slim. As a burger connoisseur let me tell you the..."

George Karagiannis

"Kales doulies..."

Theo Paboukis

"Been here a couple times, I’m a fan of the efficient service, and the fish and chips taste and quality. Salad and home made dim sim are pretty good..."

Stellios

"A nice local fish n chip joint in Ashburton. The food was actually really good here. The calamari was perfectly cooked, and it wasn’t chewy at all...."

Stelly

"Fish was chunky and juicy, not too oily. Chips were fresh and crispy. Service was acceptable, i wouldn't say great, but was not expecting too much..."

Hannah Dawson

"Great place to grab a quick dinner if I don't wanna cook. The fish is always fresh, and the chips are so much better than other shops in this..."

Emma Donald

"Friendly service, clean shop, been going for some months now always reliable I will return as food is always well received by..."

Lee Stanford

"The summer that never ends made us crave for fish and chips when we were in this part of town. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"There wasn't much else to eat in Ashburton so we decided to keep it simple, there's a great range of fresh fish available (grilled or fried) here,..."

AlwaysHungryForMore

"Lovely fresh fish and chips always clean. Great range of fresh fish to take home as well and the service is top notch. What makes it even better is..."

Al Barba

"I have been a regular for some time. What has stood out was the service. Staff are always friendly and the food is delicious and quick. The Kalahari..."

Anna Singh

"Amazing fish and great value for money. Unbelievably affordable for the quality of the fish they offer. Very friendly staff. The menu is simple...."

Mandy Zhang

"Definitely Delicious. Everything is fresh. Everything is tasty. The service is outstanding and friendly. The Best calamari I have had and highly..."

Simon Cowell

"Very nice food and friendly staff. Son had the fish nuggets and chips, I had the hamburger wife had the grilled fish. All came pretty quickly even..."

Scott

"Wanted to try Eat Fish for while and was not disappointed- amazing selection of fresh fish, the usual amazing chips and extras plus healthy salads...."

Retta D

"Absolutely fantastic fish but for the price would love to see some better chips rather than the 'pub' type chips served. Planning on just getting..."

Fishofthestars

"Even though it can get really busy with locals they pump out the fish and chips nice and quick. Excellent fish and chips and sourced locally..."

Eliza23

"Best fish and chips around by far! Fish is always fresh and cooked perfectly, chips are crispy and the salads are great too. This is our..."

Mike Farah

"Very busy very fresh seafood on offer. Lots of pre prepared of marinades and patties. Its mainly a take away service. You can also eat in. Friday's..."

SusieQ

"Fantastic fish and chips!! The food here is so fresh and delicious and the price is good!! The staff are friendly and usually get the food to you on..."

Steph A

"easily the best fish youll find anywhere in the area but people have to realise if you want that incredibly tasty fish to melt in your mouth it takes..."

Russell Jones

"Summer in Australia brings a few key things to mind; the beach, beers and fish and chips. Which is why Glenferrie Road newcomer Eat Fish came at the..."

Trading Plates

"Big Fan! - had the grilled fish and chips, also the baked fish ( salmon ), my lord, delicious - !! chips were fantastic - ! as were the sweet potato..."

Kayjay13

"The best fish in chip shop in Melbourne was banyule fish and chips in rosanna. Now I think this place has taken number 1 spot. Very good chips potato..."

Kevin

"Really great fish and the burgers are very tasty. Best fish and chips shop in the area. Definitely worth a try. Pick your own fish and they will..."

Spunk_a_rooney

"Love this Fish and Chip Shop!. I am unable to eat most, if not all seafood but having gummy flake presents no issues.I absolutely love Eat..."

Ezzie37

"Those chips! Seriously delicious. Grilled flake and potato cakes were also amazing but the chips have to be the best I've ever had. Tried to call the..."

Jacqui Sarah

"Top notch quality. One of the best fish and chips in melbourne. Came in on Friday night to try it out, couldnt believe how packed it was. Although..."

WS.Mikey

"Went In the other day , And all I could say is , the best fish I have had in ages fish was so fresh and cooked perfectly it was absolutely..."

JimmyG

"Best Fish and Chips in Melbourne. You guys do it right. Come in yesterday and ordered a grill pack and a Fishermans Basket. What can I..."

Goodfood

"I love your food! Ashburton has been crying out for a fabulous fish and chips shop and we've finally got it! We ordered 1 grilled flake pack, 1..."

ML

"I don’t eat fish much.However, Eat Fish managed to give me the best fish and chips experience so far. I ordered grilled whiting and rockling..."

Sergei Badai

"Great experience and best Fish and Chips in Local Area Ashburton. Came here tonight with my friends for Fish and Chips takeaway and the Grilled..."

Chris Johnson

"Best fish and chips in town! This fish and chip shop has a fresh and wide variety of fish and seafood. You can buy fresh seafood or get it cooked in..."

ankita bajaj

"This is a well known fish and chips joint in Ashburton that sells a wide range of fresh fish and seafood. You can buy the seafood fresh to cook..."

Lil C

"I get my fresh fish from here sometimes twice a week and the quality is fantastic! I especially love the marinara mix made up fresh by Con (he makes..."

Anita Smith

"Eat fish Ashbourton is a well known fish and chips joint that has been popping up all over my social media so I couldn’t wait to give it a try. The..."

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