Best Drinks in Olinda

5 restaurant menus in Olinda, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Olinda Cafe
Olinda Cafe
86/100 (1357 ratings)
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Salad
Halloumi
Calamari
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Calamares
Lamb
Salmon
Pork
Cheesecake
Eggs Benedict
Beef
Toasts
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Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
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"Super chill mountain country type vibe. Being from the city I’m into it. Yum simple food. Big Breaky was big and delish. Smash out The 1000 Steps..."
Simon Murphy
"Cosy by the open fire & super-friendly service. Lovely lunch. The beer batter chips were hot & crunchy & our toasted Turkish breads were yum! Great..."
Allibelli
"Greeted by lovely staff who immediately gave the kids paper and drawing paper - what a kind gesture. Pleasant ambience. Yummy beverages and desserts...."
Snowflower
"What a lovely experience. I was blown away by how big their serving size is! I went here on a Monday morning and it was pleasantly quiet. I ate..."
Anisha
"Visited this cafe for quick rest before heading back home. It was nice welcoming cozy cafe at Olinda.Politely asked us the choice of seating..."
Leena
"I’ve been here twice, and both times the staff have been super friendly and the food really tasty! The lamb and rosemary pie is honestly the..."
Constantlyeating
"Came here just for the scones and boy were they huge! Best scones in the area I’d say- fluffy and tasty. Jam and clotted cream were delicious but..."
Corgi The Foodie
"Charming setting, warm and cosy with a roasting open fire which was much appreciated in Winter. We had a beautiful lunch and great coffee. It was..."
Bagelhutzy
"I’ve been a fan of this cafe for many years now. I’m particularly fond of their soups. It’s got a lovely atmosphere and an open fire. They’re..."
Renae Jones Stewart
"Fantastic food and service. Great team. As a local or a tourist it’s great. Just note booking only for groups over 10 and you need to..."
Kelly Anne Hutchinson
"nice cafe to drop by for food from visiting mount Dandenong, the portion size were huge and food is just lovely. Just wished the pull pork roll..."
Faye Ye
"Very very busy cafe on the main street of Olinda, heaps of seatings on the in side and a small courtyard at the back, really enjoyed both of our..."
Cottonball♡
"If you want a good country feeling meal or a great dessert, you should stop in for lunch or a snack. I have been here twice in two days, the coffee..."
Damien Zuch
"Went there for breakfast on a sunny Saturday morning. Great atmosphere, not too busy or noisy. Love the decor, very relaxing and warm. The staff..."
Judus Cho
"Very popular spot that has clearly learnt how to seat, serve and manage customers efficiently. The breakfast menu unfortunately isn't all day but..."
Catherine MacLean
"Walked inside all wet and soggy from exploring the gardens nearby and got seated next to the open fire. Place was busy and staff were on the go. We..."
Xavali
"Drove past olinda and decided to have breakfast at this cafe. Ordered the roasted mushrooms with goat cheese on sourdough. The mushrooms were very..."
Coco
"We usually go to this cafe after visiting Rhododendrons Garden. Good location on the main road and plenty of tables, very friendly..."
Maidstone Yana
"Breakfast here this morning for something different. Not many people present, seated quickly and coffee's came out in good time (very nice too)...."
Neil The Foodie
"Chose this place today for a brunch; based on the better reviews in the Olinda area. Service was friendly, decor inviting. Very yummy eggs and that..."
Hungryhippo
"On the way to The National Rhodendoron Gardens, we stopped at Olinda Cafe for lunch. I had calamari salad. It was delicious. Service was great and..."
Bernard Choo
"Service was quick - they moved some tables around and we were seated within minutes. They had a two page lunch menu of pies, toasted pitas, hot food..."
Katherine's Food Diary
"Yes. They have a very dysfunctional ordering process whereby you're seated then line up to order your meal with no logical space for an order queue..."
Theclarklett
"Friendly staff and a warm, homely style place. You get seated down but have to go and order yourself at the counter. Only ordered drinks. The iced..."
Cookielessvee
"Rocked up this morning with a friend starving for a bite to eat when we were welcomed by this extremely cute and inviting cafe. The staff were both..."
Zoe R
"Came in for a take away coffee but the scones and fireplace were just too inviting. Service was great and waitress managed to get us a front row seat..."
Angry Chicken
"Friendly staff, good service, clean and modern yet cosy atmosphere. We really enjoyed the zuchinni fritters, which tasted light and fluffy (good for..."
TeeJay
"So busy yet staff were so lovely! Chips were hot, fresh and delicious. Definitely will be coming back here for a meal soon. Thanks for a yummy snack..."
Paulinelovesfood
"After an aborted disastrous attempt at lunch at Cloudehill we came here. Wonderful staff, speedy, yummy food. The owner/head chef (?) was really..."
Diana Sheldrick
"Had lunch with a girlfriend at this cute cafe. The cafe is BYO wine so we went to Olinda cellars across the road and bought a bottle then paid $2..."
Angi McAuley
"Excellent!Both meals were great, staff were friendly and cakes were great. Much better than the other options in town. Highly recommend for..."
Braden Michaluk
"Lazy weekend breakfast in the warmer months are really enjoyable on the balcony. And you know you are in the country when there is a horse tied up at..."
Uqui
"Very peaceful and relaxing, decor inside and outside the cafe were very nice. Staff were also super friendly.We received the wrong order but it..."
Tania
"Came here after receiving no service at Ranges. Lovely staff, smiling waitresses and a fabulous atmosphere. Great coffee and cakes, will come back!..."
Hayley Anne
"Had a delicious breakfast here today! The owner was only too happy to adjust the big breakfast for us and it turned out superb. Great quality product..."
ToorakM
"Dropped by with a group right before the lunch crowd. The cafe at that time was peaceful and quiet, a nice place to slowly eat and relax. Food is..."
Bloo
"We had a lovely lunch, service was lovely and most of all friendly and happy stuff.Food was delicious , coffee perfectly made to my taste. We will be..."
Erika Ildiko Apai
"Had a great lunch here today. We went with 2 friends (so 4 of us) I rated them a 4.5, they lost half a point because I felt we had to wait too long..."
Pam
"Food was good, I had the fritata which was pleasnt but I felt the chunky potatoes were just a little undercooked, but the tomato relish was spicy and..."
Wendy Peeples
"Not too bad - Lovely service and the prices were reasonable. Disappointed they don't do an all day brekkie. The pulled pork roll I ordered was..."
Andrew
"Went for a stunning walk in he hills as there are many tracks and treks around! After the hike found a warm spot for some nosh and in front of a..."
Charlotte Cowdery
"Excellent! Will definitely visit again. 3 adults, 2 children dined today for lunch. Staff very friendly & polite, ALL meals beautiful. Kids meals..."
Delish Dish
"Brunch with Helen this cool sunny day at Olinda Cafe fabulous food with tea &coffee for a reasonable price. Warm fire and great atmosphere...."
Stephen Ridgway
"Wonderful breakfast!! Will be coming..."
Rose Lawrence
"Very nice. Had breakfast with friends here recently, very nice. Especially like the coffee but everything was done well despite being quite crowded...."
Zmcwheat
"Great food and wonderfully friendly staff! We had the frittata and soup of the day (Morroccan) and it was lovely! We will definitely be..."
Yvette.b
"We eat here regularly and love it. Small variety of meals, but consistently good. Service is friendly (they just need to be taught not to clear the..."
Olinda Local
"Roaring log fire; consistently outstanding service from very pleasant and helpful staff and a menu catering for all sorts of dietary restrictions...."
Jill P
"Yummy food. Delicious food that blows my mind every time I eat here.The coffee can be hit and miss depending on the barista on shift. I..."
Karen Hitchen
"Lovely cafe that seems to have been done up a bit- open yet cosy with flair. The food was delicious, well thought out and fresh, great coffee too...."
Edwina Devine
"Really enjoyed our first visit so much we've made it a weekly get together! The food is great and Passionfruit Cheesecake is to die for. Staff are..."
Kate Norton
"Fantastic food and service. Could not fault a thing. I have no idea what Pete was smoking, maybe wacky..."
Alvin
"What a lovely place, good food with a beautiful atmosphere. A real find up in the..."
Wendy
Olinda Tea House
Olinda Tea House
85/100 (1455 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Contemporary
Chinese
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
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Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Fried rice
Pork
Dumplings
Duck
Ribs
Sandwiches
Prawns
Macarons
Macaroons
Cakes
Beef
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Contemporary
Gift Cards Available
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Table Service
Dog Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Wine and Beer
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Mid-range
"Took my husband out for an early birthday lunch date to experience their Asian fusion lunch. Our experience was absolutely perfect in every way. ..."
Brigitte Caccaviello
"Beautiful place, great services, tasty food, what more could you ask for? I celebrated my 21th birthday here, we hired out one of the small gazebos..."
Renata Retegan
"The place is truly a gem in the hills the service is fantastic and the staff a real credit to hospitality the setting and decor is lovely. The food..."
Richard Latimer
"Modern Chinese style cuisine. Good fresh food. Beautiful desserts too. Delicious, kids loved it too. We will be back! Best pork belly we have..."
Lauren Francis
"Honestly my favourite restaurant in all of existence. The combination of kind staff and incredibly crafted Asian cuisine has made me one darn happy..."
Lawrence Bernt
"Absolutely sheer bliss, worth the drive for the serenity and incredible tasty artistically presented food and all seated on swinging booths, heaven..."
Kim Cornell
"Stopped by for a nice cafe lunch (after seeing them on the back of a supermarket docket) and was very surprised that this was a nice Chinese..."
Adam Barr
"Stopped for Devonshire Tea - scones were absolutely delicious, turkish delight tea was very nice & loved the novelty of the swinging..."
Carolyn Ford
"Thank you for being open on a Monday and for dinner Monday night, being a local restaurant owner we now have somewhere to go locally on our night..."
Kerrie Filgate
"Such an amazing place, we have eaten there twice now.Great food, lovely staff & service.This time we were seated at the moving table out on the..."
Carolyn Keitley
"Food was amazing, staff were lovely & the view from back verandah was gorgeous! Can’t wait to come back & try the oriental high..."
Emily McKerrow
"Went with a group of friends and had a great time. We enjoyed the atmosphere near the fire place and had some kongpao chicken, fried rice and chips..."
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Lorna
"Excellent food and nice environment. Staffs are very friendly. Definitely will come back again!..."
Rachel Huang
"The Service is pretty good and especially I need to point out Zoelle, as she served us and explain menu very well fell like she treated us as..."
Wang Xiaozhong
"Our family had such a good time here when we went for my sister’s birthday. You can tell every meal had been prepared so carefully and they really..."
Hangry Jules
"Siobhan was so attentive and friendly. 10/10 for customer service. If you come for the High Tea, make sure you come on an empty stomach because it..."
Emma
"Fabulous setting and wonderful food combined with excellent presentation. It’s the second time I’ve been to this Hills gem and I will definitely..."
Katrina Marsh
"Absolutely the best high tea I've had! Came here for my partners birthday and loved the Asian themed food. Unlike other high teas, the range of..."
CoupleOFoodies
"Great service and food.Cozy new decor.Had the high tea.Very well looked after by Siobhan ave l and Rebeca.Compliments to the..."
Paddy
"Beautiful setting and excellent tea! We also love the..."
Wil
"Great selection of tea. The oolong and green tea selection are fantastic! Will come back!Great..."
Rama Hutagalung
"Been here the 2nd time and is food and service is great as usual! Thanks to our waitress Leanne, she have been very attentive. Highly..."
Villie Pong
"Signature dishes need to be reviewed, as other food on the menu are more..."
Julie
"Wow! The ambience from the gardens, lush leafy surrounds and birds make you feel like you’re in another world from the city. The service is..."
Jai Luke
"💅Feeling pretty POSH I must say... tooth extraction pain aside, these extremely beautiful and poised petit bites , so colorful and distinct in..."
Melbournemojoeats FoodBlogger
"Beautiful scenery, with a relaxing atmosphere. The staff were very friendly. Loved the scones. Would recommend Olinda tea..."
Phoebe
"Amazing foods and environment..."
Jiafeng Yue
"Food is very good and a large variety of many different tasty dishes to choose from. Service is good for all and a very welcoming place to all my..."
Lau
"Delicious food with immaculate presentation. Beautifully tranquil ambiance. Only let down was bringing mains out whilst entrees were still being..."
David Girvan
"Beautiful setting and relaxing restaurant vibe. Delicious pork dish! Slightly overpriced for Chinese food. The salt and pepper calamari and fried..."
Food Lover
"The restaurant is simply amazing. Very beautiful place with tasty food and friendly staff. Very relaxing environment where you can enjoy a fantastic..."
Behrooz Bahrani
"Went here for my birthday. Very welcoming and warm service. Relaxed, quiet and cosy atmosphere. Perfect to take a date. The host was funny and very..."
Cindy
"It’s a really nice place hidden in the mountains. The food was great with very friendly service. We were too full to try the dessert but apparently..."
Vincent
"We came here for dinner on my partner’s birthday after a day on the Puffing Billy. The ambiance and location is amazing. The beautiful garden..."
Onur Böyük
"We spent few hours relaxing time just to enjoy meals and the surrounding. The food is delicious and the serving is good for two -three people to..."
Victoria Wen
"Came here on Zomato Gold and the salt and pepper calamari dish was honestly some of the best we’ve had. You could definitely taste it was calamari..."
The World’s My Oyster
"Great environment. Recommend spicy fried chicken 10/10. Service was exemplary. Manager was great. Came here on a Monday night and was fairly quiet,..."
Anna Wang
"Olinda Tea House is a scenic restaurant located near Dandenong ranges. They offer traditional Chinese cuisine and not only is it very authentic..."
Ta.be.tabi
"hey there, I like the food. I like the ambience, rates are cheap. Still expected a bit more :) That's why..."
Reyash Kadyan
"We had a quiet and relaxing time here and thoroughly enjoyed the food we had. We had the hightea with complimentary coffee and tea. The staff were..."
Kheng OMNOM
"We absolutely loved the high tea experience here, my new favourite in Melbourne! For $59pp you get 2 hit drinks each (I had the Jasmine Tea and a..."
Cmzajicek
"A beautiful restaurant nestled in the heart of the Dandenong ranges. Service is efficient, helpful and very friendly. The ambience warm, quiet and..."
Shallon
"Loved this place! Husband and I had our first wedding anniversary dinner here and staff were wonderful! Food is amazing! Will be back for..."
Tricia Guzman
"Lovely service and amazing view!! Food was so delicious but it was just a bit expensive for the portions that came out : (. Would recommend though!!!..."
Shinoodles
"Ideal location for a lovely Chinese lunch after walking in the nearby Sherbrooke Forest. It has balcony sitting area with view. The food is..."
Jenny Chen
"Amazing place, great ambience and excellent service! One of my favourite restaurants to go to! And the swing table is definitely a great..."
Mehr Kalra
"Our day trip to Olinda Tea House was an ideal, relaxing escape into the sprawling Dandenong Ranges away from the business of city life. The autumn..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Came here for a wedding, and the food served was delicious! Quite authentic Chinese food, with insta worthy plating and lovely service from the..."
Kylie
"When traveling through the ranges, a great place for either a high tea style meal, or a modern Yum Cha , or modern Chinese... this is the place. The..."
Srslyfoods
"I came to the Olinda Tea House for a lunch to celebrate my partners birthday. I think that the setting is extremely relaxing, clean and fresh..."
James Woodhouse
"Olinda Tea House is nicely designed and built. There’s an opening deck area if you like a bit of sun shining into you while you dine. Note, there..."
Pineapplejuicy
"We had a scoopon for this restaurant so it was really good value for money ambiance was nice and service was ok. Food was good but pretty similar to..."
Dee Tuncer
"Olinda tea house - staff polite ✔️food ✔️ambience ✔️inspite of being busy we were given table almost immediately. We started with king..."
Mridul Mahajan
"Each trip to Olinda Teahouse was a delightful experience and the kids simply love this place. The serene surroundings and the relaxed atmosphere..."
Eric W.
"First time here. Group of 4 of us. Ordered 5 meals and was not disappointed, each meal was delicious. Grounds are very nice and service excellent...."
Molly_chick
"Siutated in a beautiful and tranquil part of Melbourne just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne, Olinda Tea House offers a relaxed and serne..."
Penguineats
"Amazing experience at Olinda Tea House - love their home brew tea along with their delicious spread of asian fusion dishes and last but not least,..."
Melb Food Baby
"Lots of options for Vegans including all the wines on the list. Friendly service and great atmosphere. Also check out the rocking chairs on the..."
FrenchP
"Amazing food service and atmosphere! 5 starts all the way!Breathtaking views and beautiful layout we will definitely be coming back again, such..."
Christina Morrison
"What a delight to be invited to Olinda Tea House. A lovely relaxing restaurant amongst the trees in the mountain tops.A variety of..."
Split The Bill
"Was wonderfully surprised by this little oasis of peace with serene gardens. We were not expecting Chinese cuisine but it was very good food with..."
Billiesiew33
"Had the privilege of dining at the beautiful Olinda Tea House the other day. It's on such gorgeous grounds, laden with animals and pagodas. The large..."
Quince And Cheese
"step into an oasis of wellbeing and heaven at Olinda tea house. Where the gardens are green and gorgeous, the chairs are rocking and the tea menu..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Very nice place for our Christmas lunch. The atmosphere is very good both inside and out. The staff are friendly. The foods great and well priced...."
Barley And Hops
"The good here is fantastic. My friends and me went here for afternoon tea. We ordered the deserts. They look so cute and delicates so that we would..."
Ken Deng
"Nice afternoon tea,I like it. The architectural style is very Chinese.The deserts is really cute and delicious.Good customer service.We do really..."
Naya
"We were invited to Olinda tea house today to enjoy an absolutely sublime meal in the most peaceful and relaxing of settings. This beautiful space is..."
Good Food Good Mood
"With beautiful atmosphere, welcoming staff and high quality dishes across the board, Olinda Tea House is absolutely worth the visit (and re-visits)!..."
Anna Zhan
"Nestled in the Mount Dandenong Range area, Olinda Tea House (OTH) is located surrounded by the natures. Basking in plenty of natural light,..."
Jeffry
"A beautiful drive up mountains you come to this lovely tea house. Beautiful property with gardens, vibes and views. Great service. The menu was..."
Nay Nay
"I’d been to a wedding up here a number of years ago so was happy to see the oriental gardens still had plenty of charm. Recent owners have taken..."
Espy Eats
"Olinda Teahouse is a stunning restaurant in the Dandenong ranges serving up some amazing dishes. We took over an hour to drive here and it was..."
FOOD TRIP
"Tonight I went for dinner to Olinda Tea House. This a Chinese Tea House that serves some amazing food. There was a lot of food but below are..."
Timinmelbourne
"An absolute gem in the Dandenong Ranges. Beautiful oriental setting with well kept gardens. Really pretty wooden gazebos scattered around their..."
Just Feed Me!
"The resturant is beautifully surrounded by a well-maintained Oriental garden. It was nice to be able to walk around and take some time out in the..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"Amazing food, great service and serene ambience!! The staff were really friendly and were very accomodative with our dietary requirements. A perfect..."
Nbelur
"A lovely hidden gem in Olinda! So glad we decided to stop by and experience a wonderful meal with great service and exceptional food. The dumplings..."
Stephanie Gomez
"I have tried there tea selection and I was given the gift of their French Earl grey. And it is superb So now we went to lunch this time...."
Ramskil Thomas
"A good place to rest, have a cup of tea after enjoying national park nearby. I ordered chai tea latte but it was too sweet. The earl grey tea is so..."
Yuni Winingsih
"Really good experience! Would like to come again! Love the oriental high tea set! Environment is really good, and they have this really interesting..."
Tongoh22
"Delicious and delicate flavours. The seating outside is gorgeous with swinging seats. The staff were very friendly and quick service. I will be..."
Nina Shayan
"Food: 🌟🌟🌟🌟We felt a little fancy so decided to order the oriental high tea. This comprised of treats such as the gua bao, tartlets,..."
The Hunger Trail
"Very inner location in Olinda area. Food style is like Sichuan food, but not that spicy! There also has Shanghai style pork belly is really nice and..."
FoodLoverQueenM
"Love coming here every time! The ambience is so relaxing while you sip on your tea and munch on your afternoon tea bites. If you like taking photos..."
FattyM
"We visited Olinda Teahouse on a Saturday morning for their Oriental High tea. As we drove into the car-park, we were already excited at the sight of..."
Flabnbone Food
"Celebrated my daughter's  21st birthday as a private function - the food was excellent, the service impeccable, the staff friendly, the service..."
Claudia Retegan
"Went yesterday for our anniversary celebration . Had the fusion high tea for two . Friendly staffs , very well trained . All the cake and sweets are..."
Mrs Lavender
"Service 5 Ambiance 5 food 5 toilets - 5 below zero (very clean but very cold toilets). Can't wait to go back! Aparantly I need to write 140..."
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"Came by Olinda Tea House for a lunch gathering of sorts with a group of friends. We had a large group, and the manager sat us in one of the private..."
Tony
"Really liked their high tea set here at this beautiful tea house, well groomed garden with landscape and a few secluded private dining area. We..."
Mi55Bee
"I’m definitely going to this place again ordered egg plant sweet n spicy and fried rice with silver needless tea .. amazing food. Now want to try..."
Khushboo Parikh
"I enjoyed the high tea with unlimited hot beverages. We sat outside on awesome “swinging seats.” It was a pleasant experience drinking tea..."
Miss T.A
"Please book the table #4! I believe that’s the best table in this place if you enjoy the peaceful environment.The swing chair is so..."
Vivian
"My family and I dined here on Good Friday on the $66 set menu and left extremely satisfied. Everything came out not only aesthetically pleasing like..."
Q H
"High- Tea Location is a lovely venue in mount Dandenong that is highly recommended if you want to be in nature and away from the city for the..."
Deji H
"We went here for dinner as we were in Olinda for a little getaway and let me just say I'm still thinking about the food absolutely delicious! The..."
Nina Y
"Always see this on my Instagram and finally had a chance to be there. Oh boy do I like it? I love it! The High Tea was delicious and the service is..."
Patricia S
"Very tasty and beautifully presented food, more than enough, we had to take some home. I worried that the kids high tea would not be generous enough,..."
Chelsea Jose
"Had the high tea which was fun! Got to sit on the deck on a swaying chair which was actually really relaxing, especially with tea and the snacks. The..."
Rowena Johnson
"Loved it! Everything tasted amazing and there was a good balance of sweet and savoury. The waitress serving us was lovely and polite. The place..."
Lemon L
Cuckoo Restaurant
Cuckoo Restaurant
81/100 (1875 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
German
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Mussels
Cheesecake
Prawns
Roast Beef
Schnitzel
Sandwiches
Cheesecakes
Chocolate mousse
Beef
Dumplings
Pancakes
"Definitely one of my favorite restaurant ever. Live music, not just any music but really good music, friendly staffs, amazing down to earth ladyboss...."
Ray Mak
"The BEST restaurant in Australia! So much fun and always amazing food. The staff are a lot of fun and the new management is excellent! Daniela is a..."
Rose Rosenfeld
"I went there in the 1970's. It was truly a great experience. I would highly recommend this..."
Michelle Headlam
"Such a wonderful evening spent today to indulge in the beautiful afternoon tea buffet feast! After a sitting from 3:30pm-5:00pm we literally rolled..."
Cmzajicek
"As the Christmas holiday season draws closer and closer upon us the festivities are ramped up here at Dad-Ventures, and meine Güte were we in for a..."
Dad-Ventures
"I went there yesterday afternoon with Elise and I had a bit of the Cauliflower and Cheese Soup with a Bread Roll, some Chicken Schnitzel, Chips, Pork..."
Matthew Trompf
"The Cuckoo has been around forever and is always enjoyable.  There is always plenty of great food and a lot of variety. There is a huge choice..."
Rosie Brown
"It’s great place to visit and enjoy dinner with a warm entertainment. The food is average but the staff are very lovely and pay attention to the..."
Lareinaglory
"A wonder place to experience heart warming food and entertainment the weekend deal is definitely worth every penny. Definitely will come back..."
Daniel Lee
"An excellent place for special occasions celebration! Food are not impressed but the ambience and vibe are amazing! The musicians, basically are the..."
Nat Nat
"We came here for lunch for my friends 40th on a Saturday, although there wasnt much variety food wise, the food that was on offer was delicious, in..."
Ana Jansz
"good atmosphere, good food, however there are a few key things to note:1. Buffet = ALL YOU CAN EAT. By definition, that means if you run..."
Hungryfizzio
"Don't know why there are so many bad reviews, we're had a great time. A little pricey but food was nice. Atmosphere was good and entertainment wasn't..."
Carina Armstrong
"Great German themed restaurant with buffet style food. Not all food on buffet is German but there is a few crowd favorites. If you're after 100%..."
Terry Doolan
"Been here many many times and keep coming back to this Bavarian place. From Christmas Eve Lunches to New Year’s Day lunches - all members of my..."
Ela
"Pricey but a really fun night out, including really fun and awkward yodling! Friendly staff. Wine was cheap though! They’ve extended it and is much..."
CCC
"Such a great place to be in and children friendly too... We celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary here. The ambience was awesome and the place is so..."
Ashlyn Rose Joshua
"Came here a few times in the past. Nice restaurant to go if you are at Dandenong Ranges. But I feel the food use to be better and the customer..."
Food Critic
"We stopped by on the way to Dandenong ranges. This place was like hidden in the woods . The service was really good. We really felt welcomed and..."
NoCapsicumPlease
"Wheelchair accessible. Accessible bathrooms.Parking here is mostly at the end of a steep drive. Limited parking on the same flat level as the..."
Ramp It Up
"Cabaret night on a Friday is great value for money. Meals are very generous and the atmosphere is lovely. Staff and table service were great. Only..."
Carol Veit
"Very authentic German restaurant. The internal decor made you feel that you were in Europe. Beautiful portraits and paintings and even the wooden..."
Nomnom
"Set in forest and tastefully decorated inside, any diner would feel hungry and eager to start their buffet in CUCKOO, a famous German eatery in the..."
Bernard Choo
"I've been here before. Many times since the early 1980's. It's interesting to see this place again every few years. We booked for New Years Eve...."
LeanGuy
"Awesome get away to the hills for a bit of fun. Great atmosphere and food is what you would expect from a German style buffet. Entertaining and fun..."
Dan Watson
"The Cuckoo is great for a fun night out but won't send you home raving about the food.  My recent visit indicated that the smorgasbord offerings..."
BoganGuts
"The Cuckoo Restaurant is located in the Dandenong Ranges, and is known most for being a smorgasbord restaurant for tourists.  The place was dimly..."
Katherine's Food Diary
"First German Food experience! Gotta say it's pretty yummy! Love the wide variety of dishes available, great dessert selection too! Beautiful setting..."
SAM TEOH
"We have been to the Cuckoo a few times a few years ago for their buffet lunch. We thought we will try the High Tea today (Sunday). The selection..."
Percy C
"Very good German..."
Maddy Horne
"It's not about the food here although it's not really too bad as far as buffets go ( not usually my preference ) it's the experience that brings..."
Enjoy It
"I had almost completely forgotten about this place until I read another review for it - used to come here as a child for family functions. The..."
Tessa Peach
"We went there for a friend's birthday on a Saturday night. We made a reservation but got lost on our way with poor GPS connection and ended up..."
GoodFood
"Had the most wonderful buffet on Christmas Eve at Cuckoo Restaurant. The interior was beautifully decorated for the occasion and we were seated next..."
Allen Tong
"When it comes to buffet style restaurants, its hard to find quality let alone perfection. My expectations are always lowered. Cuckoo was a pleasant..."
Gdkf
"A Bavarian chalet and beer-hole introducing you to the old-world charm of German buffets with traditional yodelling and not-so-traditional hop, skip..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"“GOOD FAMILY FOOD IN ABUNDANCE WITH A GREAT BAVARIAN ATMOSPHERE..!!”Look, the food is not great...in fact it's very average...but,..."
Tee Ice
"Food was quite good, although not the best. I found that the roast meat was on the dry side a lot of the time. Lovely atmosphere. Great..."
Denise
"Great value and fun entertainment. Good buffet food and great dessert..."
David Anderson
"Ukrainian night - one of new themed nights. This is primarily a restaurant with a good smorgasbord. It would have been nice to have some cossack..."
Crimitorii
"Good experience. My husband and I came here for a weekend meal, it's better than my expectation. Although you don't get a wide range of food, most of..."
Kangaroosmate
"Really fun night, entertainment was daggy but perfect for a laugh and we all loved it!! The food is ok, what you'd expect from a buffet. Probably..."
Bobby
"Best restaurant I've ever been to. A bit expensive, but by far the best restaurant I've ever been to. I went on a Sunday night. The food was great..."
Jess
"Kitch is cool. What a lovely spot for dinner! The potato soup, seafood salad, garlic prawns and hot buffet are standouts and the berry cheesecake is..."
Gypsy
"Great selection of food and all very tasty. Loved the mains and desserts! Great atmosphere and entertainment was good too! Staff friendly and..."
Jo
"Food was not particularly amazing.But a good family night..."
Feed Your Fancy
"This Place Takes Me Back.... ...to when I was a kid again. I never went here as a kid, we'd go to Sizzler's, but I felt like I was twelve years old..."
Erin Melville
"Taste of Europe!. On Saturday we visited the Cuckoo Restaurant for the first time. We had a fabulous time - the buffet was excellent - something for..."
Andrea
"Super friendly and welcoming staff, food was delicious!! A great day out in..."
Jac
"Cuckoo revisited. The Cuckoo...about the 4th time I've been there,and I'm not disappointed because I know what to expect..Food wise,a glorified..."
Chris
"What a fun night. We had a ball at this place. There were 16 of us and we had the best night. Friendly service and a huge selection at the..."
Lucy
"Great fun - mediocre food. This place is an absolute blast, so as long as you go with a sense of humour you will enjoy it. The food is average and..."
DazP70
"Lovely German restaurant with great ambience. Live music when we went for lunch. Food is reasonably priced, generously served and delicious. Great..."
Muneesh
"A nice and hospitable restaurant. You can have fun and tasty food here. You must try one dish "ice cream with waffle", it's tasty. :P There will be..."
CHIEN-TING LIU
"What a beautiful experience! We had so much fun at this restraunt, it was so entertaining and the musician build such a positive atmosphere in the..."
Sama Ghanim
"Its a lovely place with great food and music. You can try some really good German food and Australian food. There are heaps of sweets, fruits and ice..."
Dan Li
"Nice and cozy place in Mt Dandenong. Worth a visit. Upon entrance we were greeted and shown to our table. The guy explained to us where things are..."
Stefan Vutov
The Forest Lounge
81/100 (314 ratings)
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Seating
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Serves Alcohol
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Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
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Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
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Dudley’s
Dudley’s
79/100 (630 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegan Options
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Nutella Hot Chocolate
Risotto
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Calamares
Pork
Fish and Chips
Salmon
Greek pizza
Ragú
Spaghetti carbonara
Mushroom Truffle Pizza Woodfired Garlic Pizza & Insalata Di Spinici
devonshire tea
Greek Style Pizza with Mushroom
Salmone Pizza Salmone
Chai Latte
BBQ La Carne
Ribs
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Full Bar
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Mid-range
"The staff were amazing. Everyone was helpful, friendly and efficient. We had a pizza, chicken parmigiana & calamari- all delicious. Great value,..."
Danielle Mercier
"The staff are attentive and friendly and the food is delicious and well presented. Coffees are always hot and the pizza is amazing. Definitely a..."
Samantha Semmens
"Eaten at Dudley’s a few times now, only had the pizza, they are the best, my partner is a Coeliac, there GF menu for her is excellent, will be..."
John Handerek
"Thank you to the team at Dudleys today!! We experienced prompt, exceptionally helpful and professional staff, and some simple and tasty meals. Also..."
Kallista Schlippy
"Insalata di Rucola: Rocket, crispy pancetta, peppered pecorino with caramelized balsamic dressing... added smoked salmon for a complete meal... super..."
Mirjana Spirovski
"The food was very good. It was our first time in the area. We were supposed to have late lunch at a restaurant we found on the web before heading to..."
Amy Manio
"Excellent pizzas and coffee...decent enough beer and friendly efficient staff..cannot ask for..."
Keith Grainger
"The service and food was as good as any place that I've been to. There was a big order on pizzas and we were informed of how long it take for our..."
Chris Thomas Yeend
"Lovely ambience, service was great and we were pleasantly surprised to find out that it was steak night! Amazing steak for a fabulous price. We will..."
Janice Santa Maria
"Popped in for Sunday lunch on a very cold day (no reservation). Food was hearty, hot and delicious. Great little spot in Olinda, friendly staff and..."
Audrey Jacobsen
"Thank you for a providing a lovely relaxed atmosphere on New Years Eve with the finest music and wonderful friendly, welcoming..."
Ali McDonald
"This place is nice enough for my family to visit 3 times in a month since we stumbled upon it. Fast and friendly service. Comfortable sitting both..."
chee chin hoe
"Beautifully prepared and served cuisine, dishes on the menu that warm your cold winter insides and make your heart cozy, as does the real crackling..."
lisa nguyen
"Melbourne you are beautiful! Dudley you are incredible! The staff were incredible! I was there from Sydney with my cousin's who highly recommended..."
Marina Semaan
"Very sweet staff, good food, big portions though. Overall a decent place for a family lunch or hangout with..."
Spoorthy Reddy
"A lovely find in the Dandenongs. After visiting the Rhododendron Garden we came here and enjoyed everything about it. Angoves Chardonnay was a good..."
Kathryn Bickerton
"Service is very friendly and food service speed was good for how busy they were. We ordered 2 x kid's meals, parma & chips, fish & chips, and a..."
Simon L
"Dudley is one of the best place we visited during our recent visit to Olinda. They serve authentic italian food and staff is very friendly. Would..."
deepak bhatt