The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Lower Plenty, May 2024

Stix & Stones

77/100 (1752 ratings)

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Pesto

Fish

Pasta

Salad

Calamari

Fish & Chips

Ribs

Burger

Fish & chips

Lamb

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Bar

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Full Bar

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"I've been to stix and stones a few times. Loved every time I went. Never disappointed. The food is amazing. Both yummy and presentation beautiful...."

Vanessa Dimovski

"I came here one morning for brunch with a friend. Long story short, we waited almost an hour for our food & the mistake was discovered that our order..."

Keila Moon

"Lovely atmosphere and venue. The garden bar is very family friendly and plenty of room. We ate inside and the food was very reasonably priced and..."

Linda Lane

"Made a last min booking and was pleasantly surprised at service and friendliness from staff. They were very attentive to special requests, ensured..."

Effie Pappas

"We had an amazing lunch today the staff were very friendly and attentive to our needs and our meals were all delicious. Definitely recommend...what a..."

Amanda Lawsen

"Wedding Anniversary lunch today, food was great service was great. Happy smiling staff. Would recommend it to..."

Thomas Kelly

"I had the brisket cooked in the smoker. Was amazing. Coffee was damn good too.... highly recommend..."

Scott Lawsen

"Our first visit staff friendly and provided excellent customer service Our waitress recommended the open lamb souvlaki glad she did the lamb was slow..."

Lorraine Neill

"Visited last night for the first time. All of our wait staff were wonderful, especially the 2 waitresses we had. Introduced themselves to us, and..."

Jenny Joyce

"The food was delicious although ended up ordering a range of entrees rather than any meals as i didn’t particularly take a liking to anything..."

Alyssa Pavone

"Really vibrant restaurant offering great seating space and excellent variety in menu options.Lovely devote and service was..."

La Ola Es Mia Cocina.

"Can’t believe I have never been to this restaurant previously! When I first arrived I noticed how lovely the location and interior of the..."

Anneliese

"We enjoyed a fuss free, tasty dinner with our toddler here. The restaurant wasn't particularly busy (Melb Cup Day), which suited us fine as it..."

Alice Gomez

"Three of us arrived on a Saturday night and they were very busy. We were quickly seated and were introduced to a lovely waitress that was able to..."

Rennie

"Very nice location and very beautiful outside area. The decor inside isn’t the greatest (it’s a little passé) but let’s be honest, people..."

Sibel Tokgoz

"Being local, we had been to the 2 previous restaurant incarnations on this site, so we were curious to check out version #3. Went early with husband..."

Lynsay Cooperwaite

"Firstly, there are great vibes at Stix and Stones.We both ordered the chicken salad (sprout and farm), and although very tasty, the amount..."

Michael Stephenson

"Lovely scenery to look out on from any of the tables as the walls are glass windows on the outlook of the restaurant! Loved the Chicken Skewer was..."

Sare (@crunch.to.brunch)

"What a lovely dining experience. Jess, our waiter was so attentive and caring as well as all other staff on the floor tonight. Food was simply..."

Simone David

"Generally the food was pretty good I thought as did everyone on the table.- Started with calamari, farmers sausage, chicken wings (good size..."

Denny Patron

"Great, chill vibe in a beautiful setting. I can see myself sitting outside in the sunshine with some drinks and some beautiful food. Service is..."

Jessicaaaa

"Came here for dinner on a Thursday night. Love the ambience of this place.. the restaurant itself is beautiful and can definitely imagine going to..."

E Review

"Went here on Wednesday night for the first time , and we really loved it . We had the feasting plate and was not disappointed - really..."

GM8

"Popped into Stix & Stones on a busy Friday night. Booking just one day before, we could only get an 8.30pm booking. Upon arrival, the place is hidden..."

ToFeedTwo

"Firstly absolutely loved the look of the restaurant from the outside, was so beautiful and inviting! i came for dinner with some friends..."

Foodadventureswithliv

"I went on a Sunday - was busy. Lovely deck out the front would be glorious on a spring day! I had lamb souvlaki and I can honestly say it was the..."

Jane

"It was generally a pleasant experience. The restaurant is located in a big block of land, has a playground for kids, and a beautiful view to the..."

Sam Melbourne

"Great menu and venue. Place for the kids to run around. Food is varied. Sometimes hard to get a table on weekends, so book in advance! Try any of the..."

Vb

"A gorgeous venue with plenty of space inside and out. Can’t wait to try it during spring/ summer time. Parking is available onsite and on the main..."

Split The Bill

"Ordered a brisket and a rumpeye steak for lunch. Great overall value for money the whole meal worth double drinks coated 70 aud per person. The staff..."

Hell's Kitchen

"Craved for cakes, we had carrot cake and cheesecake, though a tiny bit pricey but the flavour was just lovely! Would highly recommend their cakes! ..."

Jess_foodie

"Met a friend here bc I’ve been keen to try it & had two kids with me-the idea of them going out of earshot to play appealed. The play space..."

I Just Enjoy Food

"So my mum heard raves from her girlfriends about their experiences with Stix and Stones, so it was only fitting that I shout her lunch as a..."

Abbey V

"Very happy to discover that they don't charge extra for gluten free bases for their pizzas. It was also one of the better ones we have had, thin..."

Susan

"Gorgeous place!!!!! Love the setting amongst the trees, away from the city hussel and bussel! Amazing wood fired margarita pizza and nutella calzone..."

Foodie

"For a Wednesday evening at 6:30pm, I was impressed at how busy it was. The staff were very attentive and despite the crowd, our table was serviced..."

Daniel

"I haven’t got anything bad what so ever to say about Stix and stones. So tasty, great service, great food and a great experience. Pork ribs..."

Trent_56

"Loved, loved, loved this place.....From the driveway, to the car park, into the entrance. The decor is warm, rustic with some ‘quirky’ on the..."

Lois Loves Eating

"What a great venue. We went on a Friday night and from the moment we walked in we felt like VIP's. We ate inside ordered a few starters and a steak..."

Mr Spriggins

"Went for dinner, staff were very friendly, food came out fast and was really yummy!! Very family freindly and deckr is lovley. I Will return!!..."

LoveFoodieee

"Recently had dinner here with the family. The staff were great - diverse, genuine and very friendly and warm. We had an issue with my mums sparkling..."

Fazzamum

"Had the rump cap steak medium rare, delicious and perfectly cooked. Also kicked on with a few drinks at the container bar. Perfect spot to grab a..."

Rodney Leeson

"Great atmosphere & experience. Enjoyed food & good to have a large menu. Will be back..So good to have in the area. Has lots of potential..."

Emmeline Salisbury

"First time coming here and amazing wood fired pizza, friendly service, great vibe inside and out and beautiful drinks. We will definitely be back!..."

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Suwan Thai Restaurant

79/100 (528 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

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"I'm not a big fan of Thai food but love the Nuer-Aroy (#65), roti and coconut rice; I will have to try some of the other stir fries. Took my..."

Acire

"The service was really great, all the staff were friendly. The food was really excellent, and probably better than some 'high end' places in the..."

Geoff Smith

"Suwan Thai restaurant in Viewbank. Best Thai restaurant in this area. Even the vegie menu is worthwhile for a try. I like he green and yellow curry..."

Steven Gu

"Sensational food. Long term restaurant in lower Plenty of high quality. Well done Woody. 23 years in area. Excellent Service with great..."

Brendan Dillon

"Very nice food, not overpriced and friendly staff. Will definitely go back! The satay sticks and crab are my favourite entrees. Location is very good..."

Lexie

"My favourite local Thai restaurant. The waitstaff are always attentive and the service is great. Food is delivered promptly and we always leave happy..."

Aley Rice

"The Go-To Thai place in Lower Plenty! Great value, great flavours, great spread on the menu, staff are so friendly, quick service. Get take out 2-3 a..."

Anthony Wilson

"Amazing food! Amazing ambience. They really cater for vegetarians/vegans. So happy to have found such an amazing place to come back to! We ordered..."

Hinalarya

"Service is excellent, food comes out in good time and never disappoints. The yellow and massaman curries are amazing, their chicken is also great..."

Adele Edwards

"Love Suwan Thai Restaurant! One of my favourite Thai food Restaurants by far! Very high quality food with portion sizes always catering for numbers...."

DancerFoodGal

"Been here many times over the years and it never disappoints! Really nice Thai food. Last night had the whole deep fried fish, which was covered in..."

Sotasty

"Love this place! Been here a few times and they are consistently great. Their serving sizes are large and the food is really tasty. Highly recommend..."

Desisean

"Best Thai in the area. The quality is inconsistent, but at its best it is so very good. The roti is delicious, the yellow and red curry is also..."

Waxman Nicholas

"This is the best Thai restaurant I have ever visited in Melbourne.Each dish is fantastic (oh except for that duck salad on the specials..."

Gianni

"Not our first visit, and certainly not our last. This evening my vegetarian and I took on the cold and strolled out to Montmorency's not so hidden..."

Oni San

"Been here many timesLoved it never disappoints Pad Su-Wu must..."

Omega Fennec

"I've had several great takeaway feeds from Suwan in the last few months. I'm slowly working through the menu, with all good outcomes thus far. Pad..."

Hungryhungryhippo

"Hands down, my favorite restaurant. Always busy and for good reason! A delightful range of Thai dishes (if you enjoy seafood then the coconut prawns..."

Ashley

"Been to this place on many occasions and they have never let me down. The satay skewers are to die for the red curry is magnificent and it even it..."

Tez

"A good thai restaurant for a suburb standard. I've had better ones but also had worst. We frequent this place often because it is located just right..."

Daniel

"My favourite Thai. This place is my favourite Thai restaurant. The curries are always delicious and the roti is a generous serve with delicious..."

Unravelled

"Good for the suburbs. I would rate this restaurant 3 stars partly because of the reasonably good food, the unimaginative decor and the less than..."

Robert

"Very welcoming staff, attentive and helpful. The food is always beautiful, take away from here is also of great..."

Liz Mullers

"Best Thai food around. Great service & delicious food. Our go to local place for eat in or take away. Pretty cheap..."

Serone Thomas

"My favourite thai in town!. This place is the best! A hidden gem. The staff are always friendly and the food is fantastic, i love..."

Kristy

"My favorite!! Make sure you book early as possible. Hard to walk in. Takeaways are perfect. Beautiful..."

Scage

"Absolutely beautiful best Thai I've had, the coconut rice is amazing and the way they present your meals is so authentic - will be adding that to our..."

Rhi

"Best Thai ever!!. So authentic and..."

Mary

"Absoululty beautiful!! Meals were fantastic and the curries were to die..."

Renee

"Authentic & Well Priced. Great service and very tasty Thai cuisine - never disappointed, eat in or take out, its always..."

A_2012

"The food was so full of..."

Nikki V

"Delicious. Absolutely delicious!!! The friendliest of staff, never get tired of going..."

Es G

"AMAZING. Everything about this place is amazing. The staff (all 300 of them, it seems) are so kind and lovely at every point throughout your..."

Flik

"Great!. Delicious! Great level of spice in the red curry and wonderful flavours, only criticisms are the sweet basil stir fry was a little bit too..."

Sally Tracey

"Best Thai restaurant in the area my a mile!! Awsome every..."

Denny Patron

"Delish. Lots of crunchy veggies in the stir fries and plenty flavour. Great value for..."

Nicole Raynal

"Great food!! Really impressed with service, portion sizes, taste and service!! Will definitely be back!!..."

Lorinda

"Great for Gluten Free options. Been coming here for years and never disappointing. Great food, reasonable prices. Always busy so don't expect overly..."

Maria Papa

"Nice place tucked away from the road. Very tasty dishes and friendly prompt service. Definitely worth a visit. Just wish they had more salad options,..."

Jacyn24

"Most amazing Thai curry I've had in Australia. Matches with ones in Thailand. Amazing service. Amazing..."

Olivia Beck Hughes

"Best Thai ever! I am yet to find a better restaurant. The food is amazing, great service, generous serves & quick takeaway meals. Worth paying a..."

Soyvanilla

"Best Thai. The food was great, service excellent. I've dined in as well as got takeaway, portions are generous. Relaxing atmosphere,..."

Rox D

"Cannot be beaten... Great food.. The best Thai in the..."

F1 Aussie Grit

"Love it!. One of the best thai restaurants I have eaten at. I have only eated here once so far after hearing such great things about their food..."

Sarah

"Good service and food. Adequate price and good yummy food!! tasty..."

Judy Junyan Qi

"Pretty hard pressed to find a better Thai in the burbs!. We class ourselves as foodies who love and know good thai food. This restaurant is great in..."

Justzed

"YUM!. We love Suwan Thai! The curries are amazing! Must haves: Red Curry, Yellow Curry, Green Curry, Coconut Rice, Curry Puffs, Mini Spring Rolls! If..."

Ella C.

"Amazing!. The food here is amazing. The service is brilliant. If you want to eat in make sure you book, no matter what night of the week this place..."

Erin

"Wouldn't go elsewhere for Thai!. I absolutely love this place.. such fantastic cuisine! Why does it have to be so far away though?! Does..."

Ltran

"Would have to say. Easily one of the better Thai restaurants I have been to. Great food great menu choices and great service to match. Thumbs..."

Dangerous

"What an asset to our local area. Plenty of car parking, quality takeaway portions. Even better to eat in - have done so with and without kids, with..."

Mummaof3

"Always busy which can only mean one thing: amazing food. Service is great, food comes out fast and you can..."

LG

"My favourite Thai place around, keep coming back for the yellow curry and friendly staff. A must for local Thai..."

Emma-Lee

"Excellent!. Highly recommend Suwan Thai. The food is fresh and tasty. The staff are..."

Mark

"This place has always been very good but now even better in their new location. Can get very hectic at..."

Dons1977

"Wednesday night dinner service, was busier than I would expect but that was a good sign. Never been there before and loved it! Service was good, food..."

Bronya Laskovsky

"Food good size, good variety and great taste. Plenty of parking staff friendly and very obliging. Will..."

Wayne Lucas

"Great Thai food with lots of complex delicious flavours! We had a few of their takeaway dishes including green curry, pad Thai and curry puffs...."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Went here for a dinner with a friend and we loved most of what we ordered. Not so much a fan of the crabmeat (entree) but the rest was tasty and..."

Fatima Fernandez (prncssmaui)

"Been here lots of times they are always so helpful and friendly. Food is delicious and..."

Fiona Jane

"My favourite Thai restaurant in Melbourne. Staff are always very friendly and the food in fantastic. Lots of variety in the menu and plenty of..."

Madi V

"Had a table of 10, staff were exceptionally helpful with individual dietary needs. Food was incredible. So many fresh ingredients, full of flavour...."

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