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212 Half Moon (03) 9598 4230, Half Moon Bay, Black Rock - Upstairs is a charming little restaurant, swathed in plastic. Downstairs it's ever popular fish 'n' chips.

Brighton Savoy - Seaview Restaurant (03) 9592 8233, , NULL, 150 The Esplanade, Brighton

Brown Cow (03) 9521 0547, 382 Hampton St, Hampton

Cafe Hobson (03) 9521 0370, , 21 Melrose St, Sandringham - A buzzy, fun, family friendly cafe. The huge wood fired pizza oven lends heat and the feel of open kitchen cooking.

The Church Street Pantry (03) 9591 0393, 1 Church St, Brighton - This great cafe in Church Street, overlooking the ground of St. Andrews Church, is a well-kept secret.

Finz Restaurant (03) 9598 2355, , 1 Melrose St, Sandringham - This is Mick (Melbourne Oyster Bar) Kadamani's latest - 2 stories on the bay at Sandringham

J'Febs Restaurant (03) 9589 2777, 23 Keys St, Beaumaris - Although this old bank building turned restaurant is not situated right on the beachfront, one is close enough to smell the sea.

One Eleven Bluff (03) 9598 9188, , 111 Bluff Rd, Black Rock

Railway Cafe And Bar Middle Brighton (03) 9610 6260, Platform 1, Middle Brighton Station, Brighton

The Restaurant at The Beaumaris Pavilion (03) 9589 3251, 472 Beach Rd, Beaumaris - Recently revamped, bistro area to provide a stylish entity with tablecloths and napkins amid sharp, clean-cut minimalist decor.

San Sebastian Cafe Restaurant (03) 9533 4755, 303 Hampton St, Hampton - A small but well used space next to Hampton station is San Sebastian. It's a bright, modern and cheery eating spot.

Tapas Wine Bar (03) 9553 4955, 493A Highett Rd, Highett

The Grange (03) 9589 0523, , NULL, 12 North Concourse, Beaumaris

True South (13) 0087 8360, 298 Beach Rd, Black Rock

Vincent's (03) 9589 3161, 468 Beach Rd, Beaumaris - A Mediterranean inspired menu at this established restaurant The pleasant bustle of the waiters and the homely cooking, make it popular.