Banjo's Bistro

4.0

12 Reviews

$40 and under

Modern Australian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Neighborhood gem
Kid-friendly
Good for groups

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0478 897 011
Website
https://www.banjosbistro.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
East Malvern RSL, Stanley Grose Dr, Malvern East, AU-VIC 3145
Neighborhood
Malvern East
Parking details
None

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.4Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

12 Reviews

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Carol
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We decided for a change to have a steak each which was a good choice' medium rare with salad and fries. Choice of sauces and gravies. Great varied menu including a senior's selection. Good range of Wines but a bit pricey. Easy free parking at venue (EMRSL) and pleasant views from dining room....... Can recommend !
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Jeanette
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It was very noisy as soon as we walked in due to a huge Christmas party in progress. Our meal took a long time to arrive, we didn’t get it until after 2:00pm. One of my sisters couldn’t finish her chicken parma as it was very dry. Then people began arriving for another function so we were asked to leave! We should have been advised of these functions when I made the booking and could have changed the date. However because you are only open for lunch one day a week even this was difficult to arrange between six people. The floor staff were run off their feet and with the two big functions you had booked it was obvious you should have arranged more staff. The location was very good for us all as we come from both sides of Melbourne but otherwise very disappointing for our family Christmas gathering.
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Shelley
Victoria1 review
4.0
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great family friendly environment. Very relaxed with play area for kids, RSL raffle and one for the kids too! Which they loved. The food was great and good service.
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SherilynH
Melbourne3 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My first visit to this venue. Overall a good experience. Entree and main course were delivered within a minute of each other! Made for a rush through of the entrée. Steak was cooked medium as requested. I prefer chips to the shoestring fries that are served. Pepper sauce was tasteless and wouldn’t recommend. Salad was good.
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Kim
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Pleasantly surprised by the inside. Obviously a winner with the local families and seniors. Husband and I enjoyed ourselves. The meals were differently value for money. The only down side was not enough galic butter on the "garlic bread". Raffle draw time was alot of fun. So many prizes. Enjoyed watching the winners come up and accept their winnings. Even picked up 2 signed autographed biographies at a bargain price of $1.50. Great night, will definitely go back.
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Sylvia
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoy a steak night out with our son. Had seen this RSL when he used to play cricket. Very happy to rediscover it. Had a great night. Nice meal and not noisy. Bought my Father’s Day raffle tickets. Hope I win :-)
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Nici
Melbourne4 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good honest tasty food. In a family friendly atmosphere.
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John
Melbourne2 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Limited menue, but what everyone had was good. All 4 dishes came out together, which is also good
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Damo
Melbourne3 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good quality food , value for money spent. Friendly efficient staff
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. Highly recommended.
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Banjo's Bistro is rated 4 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

East Malvern RSL, Stanley Grose Dr, Malvern East, AU-VIC 3145

Additional information

Neighborhood
Malvern East
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa

Website
https://www.banjosbistro.com/
Phone number
0478 897 011

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