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Big Pig Canteen, Moorabbin, AU-VIC

Big Pig Canteen

4.4
4.4
806 Reviews
$40 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
  • Kid-friendly
Big Pig Canteen brings Authentic BBQ to the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Situated in a large warehouse in Moorabbin, with easy parking at night and a wide range of rotating craft beer and cocktails, Big Pig Canteen is perfect for large groups and families wanting to have a little room to enjoy the fantastic atmosphere.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9555 8160
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matt Frith
  • Catering
    Food is ordered at the counter and delivered to the tables. Nearly everything is gluten free, and special function menus are required for parties of over 12 people. Enjoy craft beer sourced from local brewers while digging in to your favourite platters of reasonably priced BBQ with friends out in the beer garden or in the spacious interior.
  • Neighborhood
    Moorabbin
  • Parking details
    Parking at night easy on the street at night, and there are also 10 spots out the back of the restaurant on Bignell Rd.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wednesday Wings

    Multiple dates available
    "Get over the midweek hump with a wing-tastic experience at Big Pig Canteen! From 5pm to 8:30 Wednesdays are for wings, and we're serving up the crispiest, juiciest wings in town. From classic flavours like Honey Mustard to Spicy Korean and Plain Jane, Buffalo or Big Pig BBQ, our wings are sure to satisfy your cravings. Gather your squad and join us every Wednesday for a flavor-packed adventure that'll have you flying high. Don't miss out on the wing extravaganza – come on down to Big Pig Canteen and make Wednesday your new wing day!"
    Wednesday Wings Photo

What 806 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Southern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Big Pig Canteen offers a lively atmosphere with "excellent service" and friendly staff. Guests rave about the "superb" brisket and "fantastic" pork belly bites. It's a family-friendly spot, perfect for gatherings. While some found certain dishes dry, the overall experience remains "amazing" and worth revisiting.

806 Reviews
  1. Marco

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and food is amazing! Great selection of beers and cocktails

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  2. Rod

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night food was good and the beer paddle is always a winner No mention of BYO or fully licenced on the website so we brought wine but found we couldn’t drink it Overall fun venue to enjoy with friends

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  3. Megan

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Some noisey patrons made the atmosphere slightly chaotic, in future, Rudy patrons would be asked to leave.

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  4. Scott

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome feed…great atmosphere…..will be back for sure

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  5. Greg

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was yum.. service was fine with a smile. Would come back

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  6. Craig

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food. Brisket perfect and melt in the mouth. All round great experience

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  7. Kate

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love this place! Delicious food, great for the kiddos and adults. Thanks team!

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  8. Lauren

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The pulled pork was tough & dry . Chicken pieces were the best thing on our platter everything else was very average . It was also so loud we found it hard to talk

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  9. Ben

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good great food love the space and the staff. Shame I'm on the other side of the city

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  10. Amanda

    Victoria

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious, space was clean. We didn't love being sat next to the children's play area, however it was a great spot if you had young children

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FAQs

Big Pig Canteen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9555 8160.

Big Pig Canteen is rated 4.4 stars by 806 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Big Pig Canteen

35 Ebden street, Moorabbin, AU-VIC 3189

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Moorabbin
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking at night easy on the street at night, and there are also 10 spots out the back of the restaurant on Bignell Rd.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Frith
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (03) 9555 8160
  • Catering
    Food is ordered at the counter and delivered to the tables. Nearly everything is gluten free, and special function menus are required for parties of over 12 people. Enjoy craft beer sourced from local brewers while digging in to your favourite platters of reasonably priced BBQ with friends out in the beer garden or in the spacious interior.
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