Father’s Day in Melbourne 2024: Treat Dad to a Lovely Lunch

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to spoil Dad with a memorable meal and a great day out, you’re in luck! Melbourne’s top restaurants and hidden gems are pulling out all the stops this year, offering dining deals and experiences that’ll have Dad feeling like the king of the day.

Whether he’s a steak lover, a seafood fan, or all about a good ol’ pub feed, we’ve rounded up the best spots in town to treat him to a meal he won’t forget this Father’s Day in Melbourne 2024.

Father's Day in Melbourne 2024: CBD & Inner City Dining Deals

Hacienda 

Celebrate Father’s Day at Hacienda in Southgate, where you can choose from two delicious set menus – Pequeno or Mega. Treat your dad or father figure to an authentic Mexican feast with breathtaking views of the Yarra and Melbourne CBD. Indulge in dishes like Conchas, Aguachile, and Tacos de Lechon, or elevate the experience with oysters, grilled Mulloway, and burnt Basque cheesecake. Available for lunch and dinner from noon until late.

Book here

M28/3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank 

Stokehouse

An iconic restaurant for Melburnians and visitors alike, the sunlit dining room at Stokehouse is the perfect setting for a long lunch with Dad. With exceptional views of the sea and relaxed fine dining charm, it’s no surprise diners like to linger longer at Stokehouse.

This Father’s Day for $185 per person, enjoy an elevated 4-course feast of specialty dishes and Stokehouse signatures such as oysters, fresh seafood, fresh sides and salads. Make it extra special with premium mains like a Westholme Wagyu or a dry-aged duck breast served with Perigord sauce.

For a more casual dining experience with the same breathtaking views and exceptional service, Stokehouse Pasta & Bar will be serving a Mediterranean family-style feast for $95pp, complete with succulent meat, seafood, risotto and dessert. 

30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda

Yugen 

Yugen Tea Bar’s subterranean sister venue, Yugen, is an opulent two-level restaurant that enraptures from the moment you descend the elevator. Open for a special Father’s Day lunch and dinner service from 6 pm, this is perfect for dads who enjoy the finer things in life.

Choose a Chef’s Experience in the main dining room or The Golden Orb option for semi-private dining, or go for a Yugen 6 or 7-course banquet, complete with edamame, prawn toast, 7+ grade sirloin steak and cake rolls.

605 Chapel Street, South Yarra

Mister Bianco

Mister Bianco marks the start of a brand-new era from its stunning location on Cotham Road in Kew. This beloved restaurant is still all heart, but stylish digs demonstrate a level of maturity with refined Italian food. 

On the menu this Father’s Day? A mouthwatering four-course menu that’s bound to impress. Think antipasto platters, classic lasagna, and a choice between succulent barramundi or a hearty chicken cacciatore. And don’t even get us started on the Tiramisu Bombe Alaska to finish! For $99 a head (and just $50 for the little ones), it’s a deal that’ll make Dad’s day – and yours too!

26-28 Cotham Road, Kew 

NOMAD

Delight your Dad this year with a delicious feast and glorious goodies. That’s right. Celebrate the old man with a special Father’s Day lunch in Melbourne at Flinders Lane favourite, NOMAD.

Choose between an a-la-carte menu or a classic feast menu. They’ve even taken the leg work out of ordering the first round – for any groups dining on the set menu, Dad will get a NOMAD beer on the house. Cheers!

187 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Lucia

While it doesn’t look like much from the outside, Lucia is a beautiful new restaurant where the interiors are simple yet elegant and the food is a sensory experience.

Head Chef Jordan Clavaron’s masterfully simple Mediterranean menu pays homage to traditional flavours while incorporating modern twists, reflecting his extensive expertise honed under a Michelin Star chef.

This Sunday, the team are firing up the kitchen to serve a 3-course feed to the family, so if dad loves flavours of the Mediterranean, this is a no-brainer. 

$130 per person, lunch sitting at 11.30 am and 2.30 pm.

11 Eastern Road, South Melbourne 

Reine & La Rue 

Parisian chic, don’t mind if we do! If your Dad is one for the finer things in life, he’ll love the Reine & La Rue share-style menu curated specially for a Father’s Day dining in Melbourne this year. 

The food and wine are a true sensation here, but the Gothic interiors and alluring atmosphere will leave your dad wonderstruck. 

A limited-edition Treacle braised beef short rib for two will be available, and when you book online, you’ll even be able to add a whiskey flight to be arranged to be on your table upon arrival. J’adore!

$180 per person, midday – 2 pm

380 Collins Street, Melbourne 

Lagoon Dining

Contemporary Chinese fusion magic is found at this highly lauded Lygon Street restaurant. Lagoon Dining surprises at every turn, with its striking modern interiors incongruent and a dose of Little Italy nostalgia.

From 1 pm this Father’s Day, enjoy a 7-course set menu, designed with sharing in mind. Start with pickled baby cucumbers and prawn toast before enjoying larger mains of BBQ turmeric spatchcock and spiced lamb with chilli leeks. Save room for dessert – the chocolate mousse with raspberry compote and peanut praline will be to die for.

$70 per person for the Feed Me menu.

263 Lygon Street, Carlton 

Poodle Bar & Bistro

This handsome art deco venue is a place that’s sure to impress the dads and father figures of Melbourne. Dark wood and leather banquettes will have you lingering a while, or you can park the crew out in the vibey courtyard if the weather allows.

Poodle’s fresh take on Euro bistro food and perennial good times atmosphere will delight, with the regular Prixe Fixe menu boasting a few special dishes to try this Father’s Day, including prawns with garlic butter and curry leaves, club steak and onion rings. Be quick – tables are booking fast!

$60 per person for a set lunch

81-83 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy 

Grill Americano

The regular à la carte menu of sizzling steaks, delicious sides and exclusive Father’s Day dishes await at this buzzing CBD Steakhouse. Chris Lucas’s hotspot, Grill Americano, has been thrilling foodies with its North-Italian-inspired offering and opulent interior for some time. Grand yet approachable, this spot is the opposite of stuffy.

Can’t snag a booking at Grill Americano on Father’s Day? No worries! All LUCAS venues will be open and offering special menu items for Father’s Day feasts this September 1st, from pizza at Baby, premium sushi at Kisumé and Yakimono, Southeast Asian bites at Hawker Hall and Chin Chin and elevated dishes at Society.

Book early, with the first 100 lunch reservations at Yakimono, Baby, Hawker Hall or Chin Chin Melbourne scoring a free pair of limited-edition socks. The first 50 lunch reservations at Society, Grill Americano, and Kisumé will take home a bottled cocktail for Dad. 

112 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Grazeland BBQ & Beer Festival

The grills will be sizzling from Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 1 this Father’s Day weekend at Grazeland. This foodie hotspot will see BBQ vendors cooking everything from smoked ribs to skewers cooked over an open flame.

Check out the large onsite smoker for 18-hour slow-cooked beef or smoked cheese kranskies. Pair it with ice-cold pints from local breweries like Little Creatures and James Squire. With live music, face painting, and even meet-and-greets with Transformer characters, there’s no better place for family fun.

20 Booker Street, Spotswood

Lollo at The W

W Melbourne invites guests to indulge their dads in a curated Father’s Day brunch overlooking Flinders Lane at Lollo.

Spoil Dad with a brunch buffet in collaboration with CoConspirators Brewery and enjoy breakfast favourites and premium additions such as oysters, lamb shoulder and porterhouse steak. The experience is kicked off with a glass of sparkling wine or pale ale, and Dad will take home a four-pack of beer to keep the good times going throughout his day!

$110 per person

Seatings between midday and 3 pm

408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Fleet Rooftop x Hellyers Road Distillery

Looking for a Father’s Day celebration in the CBD with a view? Fleet Rooftop Bar is where you want to be. Sitting high above the street on level 22, Fleet has teamed up with Tassie’s Hellyers Road Distillery to bring you an afternoon Dad won’t forget.

From 12 pm to 6.30 pm, enjoy fresh Tasmanian oysters at Flinders Street’s tallest rooftop bar, paired with a 7-year-old Single Malt Whiskey, plus Old Fashioneds made with Hellyer’s Road Double Cask. With stunning views and delicious bar snacks, it’s the perfect spot to raise a glass to Dad this Father’s Day.

Level 22, 1 Queen Street, Melbourne  

Tarts Anon

If there’s one thing we love about Tarts Anon, it’s their limited edition tarts and cakes, reserved for those we love the most! This Father’s Day, pre-order a limited edition tart, just for Dad… and anyone in the vicinity when this baby gets cut.

The brand-new cherry, whiskey and pecan tart has cherry jam, whisked sour cherries and milk chocolate Gianduja, all topped with creamy dark chocolate. Yum! Wherever you go for lunch, save room for this tasty tart. 

Pre-order for pick up on Sunday, September 1st only

29a Gwynne Street, Cremorne

44 Sackville Street, Collingwood

Pidapipo

While on the topic of sweet treats, we must not forget our friends at Pidapipo, who will once again be serving tubs of their famous Papamisu this Father’s Day.

The perfect dessert to end a day of being spoilt, Dad gets to enjoy espresso-soaked Savoiardi biscuits layered between creamy mascarpone gelato, topped with gianduja ganache and chocolate shavings. 

The best part? You can order through delivery platforms, so when the first tub goes… the second one isn’t too far away.

Available at all stores

Pullman Albert Park

For a Father’s Day lunch just about any meat-loving Dad will enjoy, treat him to a mouthwatering BBQ buffet at the Pullman & Mercure Hotel in Albert Park.

Start with a classic sausage sizzle or dust-marinated kangaroo kebabs, then dig into sticky pork ribs, buffalo wings, and wagyu beef burgers topped with jalapeno and corn slaw. Sides like chargrilled corn cobs and mac and cheese salad hit the spot, while dessert features housemade apple pie and pavlova.

After the feast, challenge Dad to axe throwing, giant chess, or table tennis – it’s the ultimate dad’s day out!

$99 per adult, children starting from $29

Lizzie’s Lane Laneway Bar, Albert Park

Mr Tompkins at Rendezvous Hotel

Give Dad the royal treatment with a Sunday roast at Mr Tompkins. Head down to the basement of Flinders Street’s historic Rendezvous Hotel, where Head Chef Eric Kwek will be pulling out all the stops, with a buffet of succulent roast meats, complete with all the trimmings and hearty sides.

The best part? Dad’s first drink is on the house! It’s the perfect way to celebrate in style while soaking up the unique charm of this Edwardian Baroque-inspired setting.

318 Flinders Street, Melbourne

Pipis Kiosk 

Dine at Albert Park’s favourite seaside destination, Pipis Kiosk, with an indulgent 3-course menu.

The seafood-focused menu will also feature premium butcher cuts, created by Executive Chef, Jordan Clay, with wines available to accompany your meal. The ultimate spot by the ocean for a long lunch, Dad will be wined and dined in style. 

$95 per person for a 3-course menu

129A Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park

Neighbourhood Wine

Nowhere does a moody lunch or dinner vibe better than Neighbourhood Wine, and this year, Fitzroy North’s most charming wine bar is doing its bit to treat the dads of Melbourne – in the form of a 3-course Sunday roast!

Find your cosy table within the dimly lit lounge rooms or by the long bar, unwind with the family as ’50s to ’70s jazz records play out on high rotation and enjoy a succulent roast with all the trimmings.

$65 per person, available until 4 pm

1 Reid Street, Fitzroy North

Father's Day in Melbourne 2024: Outer Suburbs & Peninsulas

San Lorenzo

Whether you’re local to the Scoresby area or looking for a premium dining experience with European influence in Melbourne’s East, San Lorenzo is a solid choice this Sunday. 

Treat Dad (and yourself) to a four-course feast starting with duck and mushroom potted pie, prawn involtini and fried spinach ricotta dumplings, before digging into your choice of porterhouse steak, fish of the day, a lamb fillet mignon or spanner crab and campi. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with the classic tiramisu!

$110 per person

31 Dalmore Drive, Scoresby

Stones of the Yarra Valley

An hour out of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley has stunning wineries and venues to celebrate Dad – but perhaps the most special is Stones of the Yarra Valley. 

This Sunday, reserve a table at the chic-yet-charming Barn, where the family can indulge in a 3-course feast of dishes made for sharing. From grilled octopus and chorizo, herb and pistachio-crumbed lamb cutlet and peri-peri chicken to cheeses and tartlets, make sure you wear your stretchy pants!

$105 per person

14 St Huberts Road, Coldstream

Healesville Sanctuary

A complimentary beer on arrival, live music and a BBQ? What more could you need for a brilliant day out in gorgeous wine country at Healesville Sanctuary?

With a sausage sizzle kicking off at 11.30 am, plus marshmallow roasting stations and lawn games, we have a feeling Dad won’t be the only attendee with a smile on his face!

$35 per person, $15 for children

Glen Eadie Avenue, Healesville

Red Gum BBQ

Celebrating Father’s Day with a BBQ of prime cuts in a laidback setting is a foolproof way to put a smile on any Dad’s face on the first Sunday in September, and that’s exactly what the team at Red Gum BBQ are doing!

Down on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula in Red Hill, the team at Red Gum are passionate about great meat cooked on the barbie, delicious sides and the best vibes. The lunch is already booked on Sunday, so why not celebrate a day early, with space still available for a BBQ feast on Saturday?

87 Arthur’s Seat Road, Red Hill

Have you booked lunch or dinner for Father’s Day in Melbourne 2024? Keep the good times rolling before or after your feed and make a stop at the best wine bars and rooftop bars in Melbourne.

Writer

Kelly Mills

29 August 2024

A Melbourne native, Kelly has spent the past two years getting well acquainted with her new home in Adelaide—one great glass of wine and even better meal at a time. As Sitchu’s Adelaide Editor, she’s your go-to for the city’s best eats, must-attend events, and hidden gems beyond the CBD. When she’s not rounding up the best of SA, she’s likely at Pilates, exploring a new winery (for research purposes, of course), reading on her Kindle, or out on a long walk with a millennial podcast in her ears.