Still & Social

Still & Social is a small, softly lit dining room on Main Road in Monbulk, built around slow, shared-plate meals with Asian-influenced flavours, and dogs are welcome in the outdoor area.

The dog setup. Dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating rather than inside the intimate dining room. Keep your dog on lead and settled given the venue's cosy, quiet atmosphere. Staff are friendly, but bring your own water bowl rather than relying on one being on hand.

Known for. A calm, unhurried dining style with Asian-inspired shared plates, and a fully licensed bar. It suits a relaxed lunch or dinner rather than a quick bite.

Getting there and parking. Still & Social is at 138 Main Road, Monbulk. Street parking is available directly out front and along the surrounding streets. The 663 (Belgrave-Monbulk-Lilydale) and 696 (Monbulk-Olinda) bus routes both stop nearby.

Nearby with the dogs. Monbulk Recreation Reserve is a short drive or walk away for a stretch before your meal. Olinda's town centre, five to ten minutes away, has several more dog-friendly cafes with outdoor tables if you want to keep exploring.

The outdoor tables are limited, so it is worth booking ahead, particularly on weekends when the Dandenong Ranges get busy with day-trippers.

Sources

• Still & Social - Dining Sanctuary, Monbulk · stillandsocial.com
• Still & Social Restaurant - Monbulk, AU-VIC | OpenTable · opentable.com.au

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