Melbourne’s best restaurants in the west: Wyndham’s best takeaway
We’ve surveyed the best eats in Wyndham to give you the inside scoop on the best spot to snag some grub and support family run businesses. Best of all, they’re all doing takeaway during lockdown.
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Among some of the hardest hit Victorians during the coronavirus pandemic have been small and medium-sized business owners.
Hospitality staff were among the first forced out of their jobs during the state’s first lockdown and many of Melbourne’s much loved pubs, bars and cafes have closed their doors for good.
To support Wyndham businesses we’re putting the spotlight on some of the best take out places in town.
All of these businesses have been nominated by Wyndham residents for Wyndham residents, so you can get the inside scoop on the west’s best eats and support local families. Enjoy.
Racecourse Hotel
If it’s a pub meal you’re craving, you can’t get past Werribee’s Racecourse Hotel.
The restaurant has a great dine-in atmosphere but during the pandemic it has adapted its bistro offering to a takeaway menu.
It’s open seven days from 4 to 8pm for takeaway, which includes a hearty roast on Sundays.
The hotel has also announced on its website that it will offer a lunch and dinner eat-in service once restrictions are eased.
Bookings — and the parmas — are highly recommended.
Phone: 9741 3171, 78 Cottrell St, Werribee.
Hot Goss Café
Hot Goss could be one of Wyndham’s best kept secrets.
It might not look impressive from the outside, but it has a charming patio out the back and a menu with a list of meal options as long as your arm.
The seafood is always fresh, the eggs are perfectly poached and Melburnians won’t be able to find a better cup of coffee anywhere else in Werribee.
Top picks from the menu include their milkshakes and hot chocolates — for big kids and little kids alike.
Address: 43 Watton St, Werribee
Pint Size Indian
Rich curries, fragrant rice dishes and sizzling tikka dishes will chase those pandemic blues away during lockdown.
Pint Size Indian in Point Cook is one of the newer eateries in Melbourne’s west but its chefs have wasted no time making an impression on hungry locals.
The restaurant has a bright, modern, colourful feel and its takeaway menu has options for carnivores, pescetarians and vegetarians alike.
Pair the butter chicken with a beautiful soft garlic naan or order a big bowl of the biryani.
They’re open every day except Monday.
Phone: 8316 3325, 20 Adelphi Boulevard, Point Cook.
Italian Sports Club of Werribee
This one comes highly recommended by a number of different sources.
The Italian Sports Club was founded in 1960 by a group of Italian immigrants who wanted an excuse to get together and play bocce — basically the Italian version of bowls.
Over the years the club grew to include tennis courts, a bar, dining room, and gaming area.
Today it’s serving up some of the best meals in Wyndham including schnitzels, parmas, pasta, baked Barramundi and open steak sandwiches.
And a big draw card is the massive play area for children and teens.
It’s open for lunch and dinner via Menulog and for pick-up during lockdown.
Phone: 9741 1225, 601 Heaths Rd, Werribee.
Jock + Mack
The staff at Jock + Mack pride themselves on dishing up good food and good vibes, something every Melburnian needs during lockdown.
Not even a pandemic could hold this small business down and during the lockdown its trading hours have remained largely the same; Monday to Friday: 7.30am-3pm and Saturday and Sunday: 8am-3pm.
The menu is cakes, toasties and pies galore, but it also has nutritious and delicious home cooked meals and fresh sandwiches for pick-up and delivery via Uber Eats.
Phone: 0428 510 070, 31 Old Geelong Rd, Hoppers Crossing.
Ton Lok Noodle Bar
Generous portions, delicious food and polite service — there’s a lot to love about this favourite Werribee haunt.
Best of all, lunch for two people will only set you back about $20.
Piping hot soups, fresh vegetarian dishes, and flavoursome beef, chicken, pork and seafood stir fries dominate the takeaway menu.
Ton Lok’s nasi goreng, curry laksa, satay chicken and pad thai are our top picks.
The clever cooks can also make almost any option on the menu either vegetarian or gluten free on request.
Phone: 9749 8118, 78 Watton St, Werribee.
The Little River Hotel
This charming country-style pub is the next best thing to a weekend getaway in regional Victoria.
The Little River Hotel has a log fireplace that gives it a cosy feel in winter and a motel next door for those who indulge a little too much in the bar’s alcoholic offering.
During the pandemic it’s adjusted its meals to a takeaway menu, but the portions are just as big and as hearty as ever.
The prices are affordable and the lamb shanks and pork ribs come highly recommended.
Phone: 5283 1113, 10/14 Flinders St, Little River.
Oh Happy Day
The bright, cheerful decor is a definite winner at this little gem.
Oh Happy Day in Point Cook’s Tribeca Village serves up mouth-watering brunches and lunches that entice customers back time and time again.
The staff brew a good cup of coffee that pairs perfectly with one of their doughnuts.
Staff are preparing meals and drinks for pick-up and delivery during lockdown.
Best of all, the cafe has a small play area for children making it the perfect brunch spot for families when dine-in services recommence.
Phone: 0430 138 636, Tribeca Village, 165 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook.
Tex-Oz Smokehouse
Make sure you’re good and hungry before you visit this joint.
Tex-Oz Smokehouse is a firm favourite for meat lovers far and wide.
The rich, smoky beef brisket burger is a highlight on the menu, as are the beautifully tender pork ribs.
The external decor mirrors a classic smokehouse straight out of Texas or Louisiana; think plastic chairs and tables and a rustic outdoor setting.
The sauces and slaw are to die for.
Address: 12 Synnot St, Werribee.
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