Review Panda Blairgowrie - Blairgowrie

Panda is set away from the hustle and bustle of the shops and strip in the region and it's all the better for it. A beautiful and comfortable space that creates its own vibe that is relaxed and fun. Staff here are friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Food here is fresh with great flavour combinations. Good to mix of seafood, steak and others with nice fresh spins. Drinks list is good with wines, beers and cocktails too. Worth a visit to escape, relax and enjoy

I dropped in here on the off-chance of grabbing a quick meal and I have to say I was thoroughly delighted by the quality and choices made in the menu. The staff were exceedingly lovely - a smile (even behind Covid masks!), plenty of friendly banter and excellent service. I started with their creme brulee martini - a beautifully crafted cocktail and well balanced. Their kingfish ceviche was absolute perfection - sharp, citrus-y and every element well-balanced. The grilled balmain bug salad was incredible - flavourful, well-cooked bugs with a nice light julienned salad. Every mouthful of food and drink at Panda was a delight and I would very happily recommend them to anyone passing through Blairgowrie.

Stayed close by to Panda - a very warm welcome upon entry and friendly throughout their busy service with food out of the kitchen accordingly. To start with; Bread and dips which was a generous serving size accompanied by amazing olives. Second entrée was the fav - Kingfish with a citrus hit! Mains consisting of Calamari tossed in refreshing noodles/salad and a steak which wasn’t the best cut for its price but was cooked rare perfectly. Substantial drinks list to wet the whistle.

We booked our table for 10ppl at very last minute and it turned out great. It's a family business so can't go wrong with the food quality. Nothing to complain about. Thanks for the fantastic lunch ☺️

Do yourself a favour and go have a cocktail and dinner here ! The staff were friendly and the food was yum and I loved the cocktails! Enjoyed the atmosphere and also sitting outside on a nice night is just as good !

The staff are great, the meals were all out at the perfect time and this casual relaxed atmosphere makes enjoying every mouthful an easy challenge. For starters we had the Saganaki and also the Dahl with Roti. I enjoyed the Saganaki on par with Hellenic Republic and the Dahl would have been a strong contender against any Indian restaurant. I think that's what I enjoyed the most, different world flavours in the one meal. For mains I tried the Panda burger while my wife had the King Prawn pasta. I really enjoyed the burger, way less messy than I expected the bun held up well and the patty was delicious, my only thought was I'd have preferred a garlic aoli mayo or something to match the glorious taste of the burger, a chipotle mayo would have enhanced the pickles. Anyway, the burger was worth it either way. My wife enjoyed the prawn pasta, but I'm not a seafood person, so can't review that. All in all I'm looking forward to going again.

What a wonderful cozy little place! We had a fabulous young waitress. She was attentive, smiley, and went over and above to make sure we had a great night. The steaks were sublime! Couldn’t ask for better! We had a chocolate tart for dessert with the most amazing sorbet. We are very glad to have found Panda, our new favourite local spot. Keep doing what you are doing Panda!

Perfect place to celebrate my midweek birthday with a family lunch date! The owner was friendly & accomodating! Food was amazing! We couldn’t decide whether it was nicer to sit in the snug inside by the fireplace or the beautiful outside. We chose outside as we had a puppy & we were given plenty of blankets to keep us warm. Food was tasty and plated with pride! It was a lovely cosy special feeling dining experience made so by the owner and young lady! Will be taking friends there again!

Amazing food - amazing staff!! Cannot recommend this place enough

Panda ticks all the boxes. Great food � great wine � great beer � great staff � great vibe. Happy to go back again and again �

Stopped here for lunch they have just opened! Food is awesome and such a nice spot! I’ve driven past this place for years and it’s so awesome there are new owners doing great things in this spot!!!

Mushroom gnocchi was to die for. Great locally sourced ingredients that make for AMAZING food. Awesome cocktails and wine list too. Will definitely be back.

Wow! How awesome to have this new place just down the road. Very warm, friendly and attentive service. Food was delicious. Drinks yum. And that dessert... divine. My panda obsessed twin daughters give you 5 stars too. We will be back. Thanks again!!

My wife and I had lunch at the Panda Blairgowrie today.Beautiful food and drinks excellent waiter service and wonderful new owners out to please. Just what we have been waiting for in Blairgowrie will be back soon to dine again and drinks on Friday night.Thanks Michael.

Fabulous food, all day sunlight plus a fireplace and beautiful outdoor area. Found service to be prompt and friendly, casual and relaxed atmosphere. Short and sweet wine list and pleased to see a focus on local produce and beverages. Will definitely be back.

Great staff, food, owners and vibes. Best restaurant on the Peninsula, if not Melbourne. No joke. These guys bring the goods to the party.

Thankyou Panda for a fabulous lunch today! Dining out with 3 fussy kids is always tricky but there was something for everyone. We loved the paper on the tables so the kids (we) could do some drawing and the atmosphere was welcoming and professional. Great food, coffee, nice priced wine + attentive staff. We'll be telling everyone we know to visit. See you again soon. �

Couldn’t fault a thing! Beautiful locally sourced produce, amazing atmosphere with the fire � and fantastic wine and cocktail list! New coastal regular x

Had an amazing burger and drinks at Panda. Great service and friendly staff. Recommend you try it yourself.

I cannot speak highly enough of my experience at Panda.The food was to die for and the service was superb. This crew is certainly hospitality’s A-team! A must do on the Mornington Peninsula.

Had lunch today with all my girlfriends and the food was so delicious, we all loved it!!! The gaytime cocktail was so yummy to. Will definitely be back!

Great food and great service the snapper was amazing will definitely come back..

Food and service was on point!! Just a cute venue too! ���

Well worth the trip down from Sydney! Lamb shank curry was a must have.

Amazing food and service! You have to try the Golden Gaytime cocktail! ��

Amazinggggg food and super friendly staff! Definitely a must go!

Ripper gourmet burgers and I know my burgers. Great service and awesome atmosphere. Will go again �

Amazing food, drinks, cocktails & obviously owners

Love Love Love We will be back Awesome food Awesome service Thanks Panda

Lovely service amazing food thanks guys will be back!�

This sounds like a terrific place

Amazing food and amazing venue! Great work guys �

At last a place to go, eat and enjoy what you don't cook at home. Octopus, Gnocchi, Croquettes, Squid, Lobster roll to name a few. Sharing here is definitely caring. Wine list maybe a little basic but for a new kid on the block this restaurant is very good. Tony and Deneise Trumble

Thanks for having us! Pisco Sour was delicious! �

Beautiful lunch with family.

Delicious!