Restaurant · Sassafras
King Henry’s Restaurant
Restaurant in Sassafras known for scones, outdoor seating.
About King Henry’s Restaurant
A long-standing local restaurant in, King Henry’s Restaurant sits in Sassafras and holds a 4.2-star rating across 1,180 Google reviews. A neighbourhood restaurant of the kind that anchors a suburb — a reliable, well-regarded option that locals return to and visitors leave wanting to recommend.
Expect a full table-service experience with a printed menu, a respectable wine list, and bookings recommended on weekends. Pricing typically lands in the $$ to $$$ range.
Notable features include outdoor seating that takes advantage of the Yarra Valley setting and an open fireplace that earns its keep through the cooler months. One recent guest summed it up: "Took my wife and kids for mother's day lunch, and by the time we sat down and ordered our meals, three tables has got up and left. The service was very poor and unorganised, the mother day lunch menu was overpriced and…"
King Henry’s Restaurant is open five days a week — typically a Wednesday-to-Sunday pattern that works around the region's weekend visitor surge.
You'll find King Henry’s Restaurant at 320 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras VIC 3787, Australia. With bookings on 03 8400 6004. Plus online bookings via the button above.
Why visit
- ✓ Outdoor seating available
- ✓ Easy Sassafras drive from Melbourne (60-90 minutes)
What to expect on your visit
A relaxed, table-service experience that suits an unhurried lunch or dinner. Bookings recommended on weekends; midweek visits offer greater flexibility.
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Plan your visit
- Getting here
- 320 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras VIC 3787, Australia - typically a 60-90 minute drive from Melbourne CBD. Free parking is available on-site or in nearby street parking.
- When to visit
- Open 5 days a week. Bookings recommended on weekends; midweek offers more flexibility.
- Bookings
- Book online via the 'Book a table' link above or by phone on 03 8400 6004. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Took my wife and kids for mother's day lunch, and by the time we sat down and ordered our meals, three tables has got up and left. The service was very poor and unorganised, the mother day lunch menu was overpriced and the food was bland and terrible. I've always wanted to eat here and wish that I'd"
"Had an 11:15 booking for Mother’s Day. Once seated was handed breakfast menu, we asked for the lunch menu as there were minimal options for breakfast and received a set menu that only offered 2 or 3 course meals at over $65 each. No where online on their website, during the booking process or social"
"The food was disappointing and far below expectations. The service was honestly one of the worst experiences we’ve had. On Mother’s Day, it took 1 hour and 30 minutes just for the mains to arrive, with very little communication or care from staff throughout the wait. By the time the food arrived, th"
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