Dudley’s

Dudley’s is the perfect restaurant to wine and dine in Olinda while immersing yourself in the rich culture of the region.

This popular restaurant prides itself in preparing Australian meals with key influences from Europe.

Part of the reason for this is that the restaurant is named after Dudley Gillingham, a former wrestler who is now retired. The restaurant was named in his honour by his daughter, the restaurant owner. Today, the eclectic fusion of flavour-packed foods at Dudley’s brings together visitors from across Olinda.

Dudley’s checks off all the key traits of a restaurant tucked away in Mount Dandenong: two open fireplaces for the winter months, outdoor decks for summer months and a great team that works behind the scenes to offer the most tantalising food in Olinda’s culinary scene.

Breakfast is served between 8.30am – 11am and consists of favourites such as the fruit toast preserve & butter, nutty granola for a healthy option as well a fluffy buttermilk pancake stacks. Sample The Breakfast of Champions for a filling option to get the day started on a great note. The vegetarian equivalent of this is the Big Veggie Breakfast. Beverages range from loose leaf teas to milkshakes and coffee.

Main meals are all the rage at Dudley’s. Entrees include Saganaki, Dips Plate as well as Olive Calde. Make sure you enjoy the honey roasted pumpkin house soup. The woodfire pizzas are a part and parcel of Dudley’s signature options. Gluten-free pizzas are also available.

Delicious desserts range from freshly baked cakes to ice cream puddings with custard and warmed tarts. Perhaps the best thing about visiting Dudley’s is that there is an inclusive takeaway menu available.

There are themed nights severally, with Wednesday Nights dubbed ‘Steak Night’ and Thursday nights ‘Locals Night’. Enjoy live music on the deck on Sundays between 3.30pm and 6.30pm. This relaxed dining atmosphere makes Dudley’s a must visit.