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Lock in a table at Melbourne’s finest this Father's Day – where Dad swaps the barbecue tongs for a feast fit for a king (plus a few surprises off the plate).
Father’s Day is on the horizon, and this year Dad deserves more than novelty socks and a lukewarm pint. Melbourne’s restaurants, watering holes and adventure spots are stepping up with feasts, fun, and a few surprises that might just earn you favourite-child status.
From prime steaks and just-shucked oysters to pub feed classics done properly, plus workshops, riverside escapes and a cheeky round of mini golf, we’ve scouted the city’s best ways to keep Dad fed, entertained and boasting about it for weeks.
Because Father’s Day 2025 should be less about socks and more about stories worth retelling.
Father’s Day Lunch or Dinner in Melbourne
Father’s Day by the Bay at Stokehouse Precinct
This Father’s Day, skip the socks and ties and celebrate Dad with a long lunch by the bay. The Stokehouse Precinct has crafted two exclusive menus that balance indulgence with atmosphere – whether you’re after refined elegance upstairs or a more relaxed Mediterranean feast downstairs.
At Stokehouse, Executive Chef Jason Staudt presents a $195pp four-course banquet of scallop & caviar, crumbed rock flathead, and a whole roast duck carved at the table, finishing with quince baba and Lazlo’s honey ice cream (with the option of a rum splash, naturally). Premium supplements like Southern rock lobster or wagyu short rib are also on offer.
At Stokehouse Pasta & Bar, a $100pp four-course menu leans Mediterranean with tuna crudo, fusilli duck ragù, and Father’s Day roast beef with rosemary potatoes, finishing on a decadent chocolate tart. Optional oysters, wagyu bresaola, and manchego with fig jam are available for those who want to go all in.
Both venues will offer children’s menus, and bookings are essential.
Sunday 7th September, from 11:30am
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Stokehouse Precinct, 30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
Celebrate Father’s Day with the Ultimate Roast at Beverly Rooftop
This Father’s Day, Beverly Rooftop is serving up something truly special. In an exclusive Melbourne collaboration with the renowned Westholme Wagyu, diners can savour the grass-fed, 40-day dry-aged short loin in the aptly named “Dad’s Roast.” Cooked on the bone with a mustard and parsley crust, it’s paired with Yorkshire puddings, roast falcon potatoes, cauliflower cheese, carrot and swede mash, sugarloaf cabbage, parsnips, and a rich red wine jus.
Priced at $65 per person alongside the à la carte menu, or $130 per person for groups of eight or more on a three-course Chef’s Selection menu, this is a feast designed for the whole family. Little ones can enjoy their own $30 menu, making it a day out everyone will remember.
Sitchu Tip: Limited roasts are available, so early bookings are essential.
Sunday 7th September
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Goldfields, Level 24/627 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Father’s Day Out West: Luxsmith & The Vic Hotel
Give Dad a culinary adventure with Luxsmith’s $80 Feed Me menu ($45 for kids), celebrating the best of Mod-Asian flavours. Expect mushroom dumplings with salted black bean, chilli, and ginger, and Korean beef cheeks with braised potatoes and spiced pea purée. Pair with signature cocktails, aperitifs, or local brews for a celebratory sip.
Meanwhile, over at The Vic Hotel in Footscray, a classic Sunday roast blends with dad-approved fun. From a three-course set menu ($70pp) to a $32 lunch or dinner special, plus a Dad Joke Competition at 3pm, it’s hearty food and hearty laughs all around.
Luxsmith, 5 Gamon Street, Seddon
The Vic Hotel, 43 Victoria Street, Footscray
Father’s Week at Lona Misa
Why limit the celebration to one day? Lona Misa is honouring fathers and father figures with a bespoke four-course tasting menu, available all week from 2nd to 6th September. At $95pp, families can indulge in a vibrant plant-forward feast, featuring smoky watermelon ceviche, chargrilled shiitake mushroom skewers with aji amarillo and crisp fried sweet potato, and a Peruvian-style “chicken” a la brasa in rich mushroom jus, paired with an umami-packed salad of winter greens, fried shallots, and mustard-miso dressing. Thoughtful, flavour-forward, and unforgettable — a week-long tribute to Dad that tastes as good as it feels.
Father’s Day Hours: 2nd to 6th September, 5pm to 10pm
Ovolo South Yarra, 234 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Father’s Day at Marameo
This Father’s Day, Marameo opens its doors for a one-off Sunday session, inviting dads to Melbourne’s ultimate Italian dinner party. Families can dive into menu favourites like truffle-boosted cacio e pepe, sticky Italo disco ribs, ultra-cheesy mushroom lasagne, and the complete à la carte offering. Prefer to leave it to the experts? Opt for the chef’s tasting menu, showcasing Head Chef Geoff Martin’s top picks, at $99pp. Doors open from 12pm, with sittings available until 3:45pm — perfect for a long, leisurely celebration of Dad.
Sunday 7th September, from 12pm to 3:45pm
6 Russell Place, Melbourne
Festa del Papa at Mister Bianco
This Father’s Day, Mister Bianco is rolling out the red carpet for dads and father figures with a feast that’s pure Italian indulgence. Chef-restaurateur Joe Vargetto has crafted a $109 per person menu starting with a generous antipasti spread, from golden Arancini alla Norma and cheesy sfincione crowned with prosciutto. For mains, choose between chargrilled chicken with savoury bread sauce, porterhouse steak with spicy pepper jus, or gnocchi in a truffled leek sauce. Finish on a high with a decadent Crema Catalana, and toast to Dad in style.
Sunday 7th September, 12pm to 3pm
26-28 Cotham Road, Kew
Father’s Day Activites in Melbourne
Sip, Lounge, Repeat: The Traxedo for Dad
This Father’s Day, upgrade his nights in. Woodford Reserve has joined forces with bespoke maestros Miles Wharton and Rami Mikhael to create the Traxedo: a whiskey-hued tuxedo tracksuit that marries tailored sophistication with lounge-in luxury. Shawl-lapel jacket meets elasticated drawstring trousers, crafted in super-soft Dormeuil wool jersey — comfort never looked this sharp.
Available in Melbourne via ultra-exclusive made-to-measure appointments from 20th August, each Traxedo comes with a Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit. For dads who savour a night in over a night out, it’s the ultimate gift: effortless style, quiet luxury, and a sip-worthy twist on downtime.
Bookings available at The Bespoke Corner from 20th August
36 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Raise a Glass: Tailored Whisky for Father’s Day
Archie Rose’s much-loved Tailored Spirits Pop-Up has returned to Melbourne Emporium, bringing the ultimate Father’s Day gift. Until 21st September, you can design a bottle as unique as he is: choose from two exclusive whisky blends, then personalise both the front and back labels for a gift that’s equal parts thoughtful and drinkable. It’s an experience, a keepsake, and a toast-worthy bottle all in one.
Until 21st September
Monday to Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 7pm; Thursday to Friday: 10am to 9pm
Melbourne Emporium, Ground Floor (opposite Nespresso)
La Festa del Papà: Piccolina’s Wagon Wheel Gelato for Dad
This Father’s Day in Melbourne, Piccolina turns nostalgia into indulgence with its limited-edition Wagon Wheel gelato. Think layers of buttery biscuit, raspberry jam, and raspberry marshmallow, enrobed in velvety dark chocolate and crowned with freeze-dried raspberries — an elevated throwback every dad (and you) will adore. Crafted entirely from scratch using seasonal, local ingredients, this whimsical treat is the perfect way to celebrate la Festa del Papà with a little sweetness and a lot of style.
Available for a limited time, it’s a celebration of flavour, memory, and Melbourne’s artisanal gelato mastery.
From Tuesday 19th August
Collingwood, Hawthorn, St Kilda, Richmond, Chadstone, Hardware Lane, Degraves Street, Swanston Street CBD
Melbourne’s Makers & Shakers Market: Father’s Day Edition
This Father’s Day weekend, Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building becomes a playground of creativity and local flavour. On Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September, the Makers & Shakers Market will bring together over 180 Australian designers, makers, and gourmet producers — including 35 debuting stallholders.
Treat Dad to artisan gifts from slow fashion, homewares, skincare, stationery, and small-batch treats, all proudly Australian-made. For a personal keepsake, have a custom portrait created by Melbourne artist Frances Cannon, or join a hands-on collage workshop with That Paper Joint. Pie lovers can taste the newly crowned Ballarat Best Pie 2025 winner: Mrs Browne Bakes’ Raspberry Goldfields Cookie Pie.
Family-friendly highlights include a dedicated Dad’s Zone, Awkward Portraits for hilarious double-denim memories, and the Mini Makers & Shakers Market, where kids can play stallholder for a day. With vinyl DJs, interactive workshops, and delicious eats from Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca, Wonderbao, Hamsa Hummus Bar, and more, it’s a Father’s Day to remember.
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September
Tickets: $5 adults, and free for kids under 12
Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton
Have you booked lunch or dinner for Father’s Day in Melbourne 2025? Keep the good times rolling before or after your feed and make a stop at the best wine bars and rooftop bars in Melbourne.
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