Eating out with kids is always a bit of a juggle - but it can also be plenty of fun, especially when Mamma doesn’t have to do any extra dishes! Here are Mamma’s picks for dinner options in Melbourne’s East

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kokoro sushi, camberwell

Kokoro in Camberwell is a sushi train that delivers your order via train. This beautiful dining experience is a real treat for the whole family, specially if they are fans of hand rolls, sashimi and udon!

noojee hotel, noojee

The Nooj Pub is famous. In a tiny town, mid way from Yarra Junction to Mt Baw Baw, this place is the heart of it all and been here for nearly 100 years. All weekend the kitchen churns out hearty aussie pub meals served with a huge chunk of country hospitality.

imm oon thai, lilydale

Nothing can compare to a great Thai meal. Imm Son Thai in Lilydale has to be one of the east’s BEST. This local restaurant is only open for dinner and it is always a popular spot for diners and takeaway orders.

hard road brewing, bayswater

Hard Road Brewing in Bayswater is a local brewery with a kids play area. With over 20 beers on tap, wine, spirits and a kids play area it's great. They serve up pizzas and often have food trucks out the front as well as live music events.

dainton taphouse, croydon

The Public Brewery is NOW Dainton Taphouse. The craft brewery is originally from Carrum Downs but has now spread its wings to the Eastside and brewing up a storm in the burbs of Croydon.

the alpine hotel, warburton

You can’t go past a pub meal when you have hungry kids in the car and a weekend adventure to complete. The Alpine Hotel in Warburton offer amazing food and great spaces to enjoy it.

liberty slices pizza, endeavour hills

If you are a fan of pizza, you NEED to do yourself a favour and head straight to Liberty Slices in Endeavour Hills

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panton hill hotel, panton hill

Matched with cold beer on tap, a kitchen busting out hot pub-grub and enough room for all of our mates, the Panton Hill Hotel is a perfect country style pub.

auburn hotel, hawthorn east

This long standing local gem has undergone a serious glow up! The Auburn Hotel has renovated the old motor garage next door, turning the space into a delightful atrium style Pavilion and adjoining beer garden. And they’ve really ticked the family-friendly box with a multi-level playground so parents can sit back and enjoy a sunny afternoon while the kiddos run wild.

coldstream brewery, coldstream

The golden shivering man is keen for some company! The local eastie brewery loves a great brew and a pizza or two at the entrance to the Yarra Valley.

king henry, sassafras

Step back into the 1900’s at King Henry’s in Sassafras. This beautiful old guest house has been renovated and is now a stunning historical restaurant in the Dandenong Ranges.

the laneway, healesville

The Laneway is a South and North American inspired cafe serving delicious breakfasts, lunches and on Friday and Saturday nights - dinner!

home hotel, launching place

We can’t go past a good pub meal - and seeing that the Home Hotel in Launching Place has been given a new lease of life - we had to head for a Mamma road test!

the pig and whistle, olinda

The Pig and Whistle has been a family favourite for years and even now with littles one in tow - it still hits all the right spots!

quarters @ hubert estate, coldstream

Mamma KNOWS you love a family friendly winery and a day out in the gorgeous Yarra Valley!

missing gorilla, eltham

This Wine Bar, Cafe & Beer Garden in Eltham is HUGE and it has one of the best KIDS PLAY AREAS Mamma has ever seen!

postmaster hotel, kew

A family friendly pub in the heart of Kew Junction and a winner with the kids and adults alike!

isshin japanese house, lilydale

Isshin Japanese House in Lilydale offer an all you can eat style menu of their delicious cuisine and the first time Mamma took the kids along, you could see their little minds exploding before our every eyes.

micawber tavern, belgrave

Micawber Tavern is certainly a family friendly pub treasure found on the cusp of the forest in the Dandenong Ranges. This beautiful wooden building is a wonderful watering hole that caters for the entire family.

the last piece eatery, mulgrave

This warm and inviting Italian restaurant is located right under the old seats of Waverley Park. The food is spot on (you have to try the pastas!) and the kids menu … well there is a whole page to choose from - it could just be the biggest kids menu in the EAST!

mitcham social, mitcham

Owners Michael and Kelly have transformed this incredible space into a brilliant family friendly restaurant and bar that is welcoming to everyone.

bam bam italian, avonsleigh

Bam Bam thank you Ma'am. This place is putting Avonsleigh on the map!

hey sister, heathmont

Hey Sister has opened in Heathmont and has one of the most impressive burger menus we have ever seen, with both vegetarian and carnivorous options.

golden hills brewery, diamond creek

Golden Hills Brewery is a brilliant spot to take the kids for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The huge space is welcoming to families and beer lovers alike.

rosa mexicano, burwood

If you LOVE a great Mexican FEAST … you will love Rosa Mexicano just like Mamma.

stomping ground brewery & beer hall, collingwood

Beer, beer and more moreish BEER! This vast warehouse has been converted into a pretty cool beer hall and dining space and Mamma loves it!

the independent, gembrook

The Independent are hitting the ROAD! During iso, the team are bringing the goods to us with a delicious and rotational, heat and eat menu AND delivery.

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good company burgers, brew and bbq, croydon

Burgers, brew and bbq! The name pretty much says it all. Good Company is an popular eastie hangout - especially on the weekend. The locals come here for the combination of American inspired food and Mamma loves these burgers!

the local, gembrook

Every little town needs a place to catch up with friends, share a meal with the family and grab a drink. Gembrook has a new one. Check out The Local.

bojak brewery, dandenong

How good is a cold, hand-crafted pale ale on a hot day? Or perhaps you’re more of a spritzer or locally-made gin person? Whatever your tipple - BoJack has you covered!

the station house, gembrook

What is not to love about The Station House. This is your classic pizzeria with all the trimmings. From the black and white lino floors to the old school milkshakes, to the pizza box stack that reaches the ceilings to the amazing pizza menu, this family pizza restaurant is perfect.

flame trees burger bar, bayswater

Flame Trees Burger Bar is a winner in our books. A truly relaxed casual-dining restaurant with a courtyard out the back with GIANT connect four. You really cannot go wrong.

nice buns, berwick

Nice Buns is the very BEST of all things YOMG - Yo My Goodnes. This innovative Melbourne based biz love to push the envelope with food, dining and stack of fun.

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