Heartswood

Stunning heritage bank architecture. Laid-back blues on the stereo. Unhurried, first-class hospitality. Ask anyone dialed into the Yarra Valley food scene where to drop anchor, and they’ll point you straight to Heartswood. The kitchen proudly wears a Chef’s Hat—and one bite of their unapologetically generous plates proves why. Patrons routinely obsess over the ridiculously thick, crispy schnitty perfectly cut by sharp slaw and butter sauce, alongside knockout brunch fare like sweet-and-herbaceous son-in-law eggs. Quality local ingredients, cleverly executed. Pair a tender porterhouse with a stellar regional wine, or grab a flawless iced long black to wash down waffles crowned with fairy floss. Expect a wait for a table—and know it’s worth every single minute.