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The Peacock Den, The Basin, AU-VIC

The Peacock Den

4.6
4.6
638 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern Australian

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
THE PEACOCK SYMBOLISES POWER, ROYALTY, INSIGHT & WISDOM.

The concept behind The Peacock Den is simply to offer a more unique wine and dining experience in the outer east. Brought to life from a vision and passion for the Hospitality industry, we have created this stunning establishment.

With a strong focus on fine wines, the mission at The Peacock Den is simply to share excellent and expertly selected wines matched with simple yet delicious food in a relaxed sharing environment.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9761 1431
  • Website
    http://www.thepeacockden.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gareth Elstob
  • Location
    381 Forest Rd, The Basin, AU-VIC 3154
  • Area
    The Basin
  • Parking details
    Ample parking spaces available in parking lot on opposite side of the main road.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

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What 638 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Modern Australian

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Peacock Den is a charming suburban gem offering a "delicious menu" and "genuine warm service." Guests love its cozy, relaxed ambiance and innovative share plates. While slightly pricier, its "outstanding food" and extensive wine list make it perfect for special occasions. A must-visit for an intimate dining experience.

638 Reviews

  1. Robyn

    Victoria

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambience cosy and cool decor. Food was tasty but lacked salad options. Cocktails were good an extensive beverage list. It was very warm day and air conditioning wasn’t working well. Service was a bit disappointing- 1 staff not enough. Overall felt it was a little expensive at $100 per head.

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  2. Storm

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have never had a bad experience at this little gem of a restaurant. Nick was our waiter and he was an absolute delight. He acknowledged our 15 year wedding anniversary and offered us a complimentary drink and even added a little humour into the conversation. Food was delicious as always. A few new additions to the menu would be nice especially for people who like to dine here frequently. We will be back without a doubt. Thank you for making our special day memorable.

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  3. Diana

    VIP

    London

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to the peacock den… we’ve been going for years…. The ambiance, the service is always great!! … our biggest issue is the menu doesn’t change …. I would have thought after going 8 or 9 weeks ago that now in summer there would be a couple of items that would be a bit fresher …. But nope was still the same … shame we would actually go there MORE if only the menu changed … even if it was seasonal … No summer menu sadly :( Ps I’d love to see the prawns done in a tomatoe style ? Overall: The dishes were too heavy for a warm evening … nothing to break up the dishes …left our tummies feeling a bit blah …

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  4. John

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience just wanted more of the same. Servings too small!!

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  5. Rhiannon

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and food for a nice local location for many people. Very impressed and will be back, staff were exceptional.

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  6. Tyson

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Feels like you’re in your own home with the couch setting, then the amazing food experience makes it’s a unique experience.

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  7. Anelie

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A beautiful restaurant for a couple wanting to share a variety of expertly crafted dishes.

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  8. Fiona

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love everything about this restaurant; even the beautiful bathroom.

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  9. Sanjana

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brocollini was yummy , And sticky date pudding was delicious Love the pork pao buns And enjoyed gin❤️ We were there to celebrate our engagement anniversary. 🥰🥰 Great experience

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  10. LauraS

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    great little find in the hills. would go there again

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The Peacock Den is rated 4.6 stars by 638 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Peacock Den

381 Forest Rd, The Basin, AU-VIC 3154

Additional information

  • Area
    The Basin
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample parking spaces available in parking lot on opposite side of the main road.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gareth Elstob
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

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