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Where to Eat in Moorabbin, Melbourne’s Emerging Dining Neighbourhood
Moorabbin’s food landscape is shifting fast, shaped by makers, breweries, bakeries and modern neighbourhood diners. From the energy of Morris Moor to station-side favourites, this guide charts the venues giving the suburb its newfound culinary spark.
Once known for market gardens and light-industrial grit, Moorabbin is emerging as one of Melbourne’s most intriguing places to eat and drink. Post-war streets, creative makers and a growing crowd of thirty-somethings give the suburb its anchor, while the arrival of Morris Moor has widened the lens entirely. The former factory site now hosts breweries, bakeries and lively dining rooms, adding fresh momentum to the area’s food story.
Across the precinct and around the station, neighbourhood diners are shaping a new culinary identity, turning Moorabbin into a dining pocket worth crossing town for. These are the spots leading the charge.
Story Wines
Story Wines is giving Moorabbin something new to toast: an official tasting room opening on Wednesday, 10th December, complete with pours across the full range and thoughtful snacks to match. It’s a cool, welcoming space shaped by good bottles, good company and relaxed curiosity. Pull up a stool, sip your way through the line-up, and uncover why this little urban winery has such a devoted following.
Tasting room opens officially on Wednesday December 10th
47 Alex Avenue, Moorabbin
Marko’s Schnitzel
Marko’s Schnitzel has spent years earning its reputation, growing from a humble Moorabbin takeaway into a neighbourhood institution spoken about with almost affectionate reverence. What began as a small counter serving crisp, paprika-kissed schnitzel and warm, pillowy pita has snowballed into a spot locals champion with genuine pride. Regulars return for the comforting flavours, the abundant salads and dips, and the staff who greet you like they’ve known you forever. It’s a rare place that becomes part of people’s routines; an icon.
2/159 Chesterville Road, Moorabbin
Sundays Distilling
Sundays Distilling has opened the doors to its Moorabbin cocktail and snack bar, a relaxed distillery hideaway pouring complimentary tastings, bright G&Ts, classic cocktails, spritzes and simple, satisfying snacks. The mood is easygoing, shaped by good drinks and good company. Stop by during opening hours, settle into the warm glow of the bar, and sip something delicious while the afternoon gently unfolds around you.
35 Roberna Street, Moorabbin
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Comma Food & Wine
Comma Food & Wine gives Moorabbin a dining room shaped by clear flavour and thoughtful cooking. Start with focaccia draped in stracciatella, or tuna carpaccio edged with wasabi and tare. Gnocchi with wild mushrooms brings gentle richness, while char siu pork skewers and soy-caramel eggplant add sparkle.
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2 Station Street, Moorabbin
Big Pig Canteen
Big Pig Canteen brings serious meaty magic to Moorabbin, the kind that rolls out of the smoker in fragrant waves. Brisket arrives tender with a gentle bark, pulled pork is rich and comforting, and ribs come lacquered and satisfying. Add fried chicken, loaded sides and a line-up of local beers, and you’ve got a warehouse canteen built for easy gatherings. It’s generous, smoky and full of heart, a Moorabbin restaurant where sharing plates actually feel worth sharing.
35 Ebden Street, Moorabbin
Wilbury & Sons.
Wilbury & Sons feels like the pub every neighbourhood wishes it had. Set just off Station Street, it’s a cosy mix of retro charm, vinyl-lined walls and the sort of easy warmth that keeps locals coming back. The kitchen turns out generous pub favourites — parmas, burgers, steaks, Sunday roasts — all backed by a solid tap list and a famously well-kept Guinness. Whether you’re sliding in for a weeknight special or settling in with friends, it delivers that familiar, comforting glow.
4/6 Station Street, Moorabbin
Stomping Ground Brewery & Beer Hall – Morris Moor
Stomping Ground’s Morris Moor outpost feels like someone handed a warehouse a personality and a very good beer list. More than 25 brews rotate across the taps, from bright, easy drinkers to wild, barrel-aged experiments, all pouring beside wood-fired pizzas, steaks, schnitzels and crowd-pleasing share plates. The retractable-roof beer garden brings sunseekers, the cubby house keeps small humans busy, and dogs claim their corner of the deck.
It’s big, buzzy and brilliantly versatile — a neighbourhood titan with serious brewing chops.
9 Cochranes Road, Moorabbin
Penny for Pound
Penny for Pound gives Morris Moor a gentler kind of buzz, an industrial corner softened by sunlight, warm loaves and the quiet choreography of pastry chefs behind glass. Croissants arrive crisp and buoyant, occasional flavours take playful detours, and the sourdough rarely lasts the morning. Breakfast has substance, lunch leans comforting, and the coffee keeps pace with it all.
7 Cochranes Road, Moorabbin
Pony Boy
Pony Boy brings a relaxed Mediterranean touch to Morris Moor, centred on seafood cooked with care and grills finished with just the right char. Crispy fish, tender fillets, bright salads and sides full of zest form the backbone, while cocktails set a sunny tone. The space feels open and inviting, suited to quick casual bites or slower lunches that stretch into the afternoon. It adds a welcome hint of coastal character to Moorabbin’s growing dining landscape.
11 Cochranes Road, Moorabbin
Tuckshop
Tuckshop is Moorabbin’s breezy answer to a good morning. Bagels come with real character: bacon and egg with proper heft, salmon with a touch of sharpness, mushroom and caramelised onion for earthy comfort, even schnitzel or steak when you need something bigger. They’ve played with everything from salmon-pastrami to halloumi and crisp-potato builds, keeping the menu lively. Coffee stays consistent, the street-side tables stay sunny, and yes, there’s often a cheeky sweet like Dubai-style cookie dough.
3 Tuck Street, Moorabbin
Toasted Truck and Deli
Toasted Truck & Deli proves a toastie can be far more than bread and cheese. Their Moorabbin shop turns out golden, generously filled creations — slow-cooked beef ragu with molten cheese, truffled mushroom combinations, even gluten-free builds that hold their shape and flavour. Coffee ties it all together, and the deli’s cheerful energy keeps things moving. It’s quick, satisfying and quietly inventive, a simple stop that sparks an immediate craving to return.
157 Chesterville Road, Moorabbin
Moorabbin’s evolution is far from finished. New venues keep shaping its rhythm, giving the suburb fresh texture and momentum. Wander in, stay curious, and something memorable always reveals itself. For more suburban food trails, explore our guides to Caulfield North and Moonee Ponds.
