The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Gembrook, April 2024

The Independent Gembrook

91/100 (1426 ratings)

Restaurants

Argentinian

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

South American

Argentinian

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Drinks

Tapas

Ribs

Suckling Pig

Beef

Ceviche

Lamb Shoulder

Lamb

Pork

Salad

Vegetable dishes

Chili

Scallops

Calamari

Calamares

Café

South American

Argentinian

Outdoor Seating

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

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Family style

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"We had a late lunch here on the way back to Melbourne from Warburton. The food was amazing! The staff were friendly and helpful. I'd definitely..."

Facebook User

"Amazing food. Very professional yet laid-back service. We go here for special occasions and will generally splash out and do one of the chefs..."

Sam Spencer

"Went here about a year ago. The food was different to what I normally like, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Go on a South American adventure and give it..."

Michael

"Had an amazing lazy Friday lunch in this funky converted garage. The food was ample, delicious and beautifully presented on unusual tableware, with..."

Srslyfoods

"Came here for farthers day dinner. Which comprises of a 7 course set menu. Overall the atmosphere was like a brewery and was quite comfortable to sit..."

Jake Keenan

"It was my first time trying argentina food. And it was brilliant. Never expect the food is that good, especially the ox tongue. Not to mention, the..."

Lee Jia Zhe

"This place is an absolute gem. Our table had a number of dietary requirements and the staff and chef were very accommodating. Our waitress took us..."

MadeinMelbourne

"We came here for a Saturday lunch. Venue has nice feel to it with plenty of light and lofty ceilings. Service was very prompt and friendly. Was..."

Jenny Jeyanandarajah

"We dined here as a family group on Sunday 31/03/19 we had visitors from overseas and wanted to impress. We were not disappointed, everything was..."

Rob

"Went here for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We ordered the chefs special ($60 per person) , which is 6 dishes including 3 large..."

Molly_chick

"What a delicious find! We were given a GoodFood gift card and this restaurant was on the list and I am so glad we tried it! With an open, light..."

Cozza

"Was blown away by the food. The stand outs for me were the ox-tongue! I can’t recommend it enough, and the potatoes which accompanied the asado..."

CCC

"These guys have really exceeded our expectations in customer service. The two of us had an hour to have lunch before needing to catch Puffing Billy..."

Bun's Food Diaries

"Hanah PenroseCame here for a birthday party - amazing food. Really spectacular. Platters in centre for sharing - roasted suckling pig, lettuce &..."

Salmon Avocado

"We’ve just finished lunch and I have the rare ability to write a review during the hour long drive home. Today is the perfect day for a Sunday..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Fantastic restaurant. Great atmosphere, easily the best food in the hills and well priced. The chefs menu is great, as you get to try a little of..."

SamH

"Great environment and service. $79 for the Chefs selection is a long list of dishes and a lot of food. I felt like the best of the menu (to my taste)..."

Antoniette Santoro

"Unexpectedly good Argentinian lunch at the end of the line (ie. the puffing billy train line ;) ) on our way to West Gippsland - friendly staff,..."

Eat Drink Anon

"Lovely staff and food. Great for groups as the dishes are best shared. Wine list small but well split between local gems *pun intended* and imported..."

Edward Schweitzer

"Been to The Independent twice now and it remains such a great experience each time. The restaurant is set in an airy, light-filled space with a..."

Eunice

"Amazing food, amazing service, great value for money in terms of the quality of ingredients and portion sizes. On occasion when I have ordered a..."

Amy D

"Superb food and service! The Independent is a little gem and well worth the drive to reach it. The menu is based on shared dishes so this is the..."

EmmDee

"Fantastic share plates of modern Argentinian food. Great to share with several people...and all in sleepy Gembrook! I highly recommend the octopus,..."

ILikeFood

"Delicious and well presented food. Our favourites were the lime cured scallops and the beetroot with hazelnuts and goats cheese salad (the yummiest..."

TeeJay

"A very fine establishment indeed! Huge restaurant and nicely designed. Food was just perfect, great flavours with all the dishes we had. Service is..."

Sotasty

"Nice place, loved the open space and big tables - you don't feel like you're staring into your neighbour's food or eavesdropping on their..."

ChiPs

"We had the 8 course set menu with half a pig, and it was fabulous. Every course was delicious, and the pig was perfectly cooked - the crackling was..."

Campbell Butterworth

"Amazing food, great service and great value for money. We loved it. Coupled with a nice drive out to the country, this was a wonderful experience. Go..."

Bryan Daly

"Sensation food. Sensational staff. Sensational decor and attention to detail. Just sensational all round..... in the words of a famous actor "I will..."

Carina

"Went there a while ago. What a pity we didnt go there earlier! We could only ordered the bar menu and everything was so tasty! We hope to go there..."

Live_in_melbourne

"My only regret in this place is that I didn't hunt it down sooner. Years ago I would often head for a drive and end up here with only the small..."

Sauce

"On a bleak Sunday arvo, this was a wonderful place to warm up and enjoy lunch. Hubby and I decided to share 4 dishes - lime cured scallops; grilled..."

Andrea VL

"As a local been here a few times it is always fantastic, we always get the six steps as we can never decide what to pick off the menu and everything..."

Linda

"DATE NIGHT!! Loved this place. Food was amazing, with everything cooked to perfection and a large variety of selections including specials. The..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"Loved it so much, we are having our wedding reception there. We usually get grazing tapas, which change depending on the season and are always..."

Bradley O'Connor

"One of the best restaurants I've been to in a while, where every single dish we ordered was great. The standouts would have to be the lime cured..."

Eatdrinkbemerry

"Been here a couple of times now and never disappoints we always leave so full and satisfied. It's amazing service, great food and wine. Will..."

Tegan Devine

"Well worth the train and bus trip from Melbourne. The food was all very tasty, generous serves. We loved the ox tongue, melted in our mouths. Green..."

Black Coffee For Me

"Argentinean bbq yes! The extra friendly and attentive staff gave us a warm greeting, especially my to French handbag- whom they recognize as a..."

Generous Serve

"Not only was every single dish we had absolutely Devine (we had the tasting menu with 9 people). The chef and staff made everyone rave about the food..."

Dutchie

"This is a Gem in the Dandenong's, great setting excellent food, similar to a Spanish Tapa/Racione plates but with a Argentinian twist, the service is..."

David Eaden

"This is our second trip here and we just love it! Great food and ambience. We'll be back again and will most likely go for th suckling pig..."

Dennis Teo

"The Independent Gembrook is one of those places you aren’t going to stumble across by chance. Drive east out of Melbourne’s centre, past Belgrave..."

The City Lane

"Popped in for a sneaky lunch today Great set up nice looking place Staff were friendly and accomodating The food was..."

Hollywoodmick

"Good place for share food, as tapas has no become so popular, the food here is different and satisfies anybody's tastes, live this little place and..."

Melbourne Foodie Lover

"Well worth the short trip . This delightful restaurant situated in the foothills of the Dandenong's in my opinion is the best south of the city. ..."

W S

"Gembrook you say............ Yes and it's worth the trip! Last Friday was my 3rd visit to the Independent, if I'd have written a review after my..."

Jenny Akker

"I had lunch out here a few weekends ago and was not disappointed. The food is excellent. Each dish has great flavor.We had the $55 set menu..."

Duncan

"Tonight we took a beautiful drive through the Yarra Ranges to the visit The Independent restaurant in Gembrook. You can read about my previous visit..."

DaniB @eatmystreet.net

"Wonderful impromptu lunch yesterday and thrilled to see this place nominated for 2 Time Out Restaurant Awards tonight! Not even a year old? Well..."

Miss Gibby

"I shared an octopus dish. The texture was very tender and I suspected it may have been lovingly slow cooked. It was served with a paprika oil,..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Attended restaurant recently for a function. Beautiful interior, used to be the old local mechanic shop. Lovely piece of heritage there. Food was..."

Delish Dish

"Went here for my husband & I's anniversary lunch on Sunday. Glad we booked ahead as we saw quite a few people get turned away. We had melt in your..."

Greenplategirl

"The place was fantastic, definitely worth the drive out there. The food was spot on and the staff and service was very friendly and helpful. Overall,..."

KennyK

"Blissful food and service. Beautiful venue. Definitely worth the trek to Gembrook; would recommend to..."

Alicemadeleine

"Wonderful wonderful wonderful!. Went here with my husband to celebrate our wedding anniversary last night and it was just absolutely wonderful. The..."

Nicsta

"Gembrook. What’s that you ask It’s actually a town in Victoria. About an hour away from Melbourne. I assume most of you aren’t familiar with..."

Ashley

"Wow!!! Food absolutely amazing!! In this order: lime cured scallops, calamari with chickpea and braised lamb!!!!Have to go back ASAPShame..."

Joy

"Fantastic food, service, atmosphere. Love it! Been there twice and love the way the food is shared. Nancy's "Not so 'progressive'" comment below..."

Lynn

"Wow factor. Amazing. Food, service, atmosphere, staff...."

Didjipom

"Excellent experience with kids. Gembrook has lacked any form of restaurant for years so it was really nice to see something open up, we would have..."

Zarniwoop

"So happy there is finally a great modern restaurant in out area. With affordable prices and quality food. This restaurant would not be misplaced in..."

Mammavark

"Fantastic - well worth the journey. First class ingredients and food. Original menu. Our table of 4 diners all had the $55 'six steps' menu..."

Olindagal

"I stopped by very early on to check it out and have a pre dinner drink. I scored myself a sweet little seat in the front window and a charming view..."

DaniB @eatmystreet.net

"Food is bomb and unique! South American meets modern Australian food! Outstanding customer service! They had to fix the heater above our seat so we..."

William Jiang

"A real find in The Dandenongs at Gembrook. An Argentinian Bistro style menu with empenadas, meats and more. A great reasonably priced wine list..."

Steve van der Sluys

"Such a beautiful dining experience we had yesterday. We were greeted warmly and treated so well right to the very end, it’s as if they have known..."

Sandali Wanniarachchi

"Visit 1: Weekend Dinner Wow. What an absolute gem of a place. We had an amazing date night / birthday meal on the chef's menu. Staff were lovely and..."

Sam Rye

"Okay, these chips are the BEST I’ve ever had. 10 out of 10!! this should be the standard of chips. 😂 and of course, they have more than just..."

J F

"An awesome dining experience with unique delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere, highly recommend trying this place..."

Spooky Fella

"I have had an Argentinian man, but this was my first time with Argentinian food. Needless to say both times I left satisfied. The customer service..."

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