The Independent Gembrook
657 Reviews
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- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday5:30–11 PM
- Friday12–11 PM
- Saturday12–11 PM
- Sunday12–11 PM
- MondayClosed
About the Business
The Independent | Argentinian Restaurant | Gembrook | The Independent in Gembrook is an Argentinian restaurant dishing up a range of delicious plated influenced by Mauro's own childhood spent in Argentina.
Contacts
Call Us
+61359681110
79 Main St, Gembrook VIC 3783
Hours
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday5:30–11 PM
- Friday12–11 PM
- Saturday12–11 PM
- Sunday12–11 PM
- MondayClosed
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Mobile payments
- Good for kids
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Spirits
- Wine
- Seating
- Casual
- Groups
- Family friendly
- Takeaway
- Great cocktails
- Cocktails
- Cosy
- Accepts reservations
- Bar on site
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Kids' menu
- Small plates
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- High chairs
- Vegetarian options
- Catering
- Fireplace
- Late-night food
- Vegan options
- Reservations required
- Romantic
- Upmarket
Recommended Reviews
Sam Smith
12.10.2023
The Independent Gembrook
Amazing restaurant! Have been here a few times in different settings (Christmas party, date night and with groups of friends) and every time it is consistently fantastic. Cannot fault the food, everything is delicious and the service is always outstanding. Highly recommend.
Brad & Morgan Jordan
11.10.2023
The Independent Gembrook
My wife and I had eaten at The Independent for our last few anniversaries - with us both being vegan, we really appreciated not feeling like an after-thought, as all the food was always amazing! With our wedding planned for 2023, we asked Laura if they do receptions, and she said yes, and told us they could do the whole evening fully vegan for us, which was important to us.From the first email (of the 80+ email thread!) to the last, Jessica and Laura of The Independent worked through every single detail of our night, helping guide us on details we were unsure of. They allowed us to bring in our vendors while the restaurant was shut, to look over the space.The evening ended up being very well priced, and everyone (fellow vegan and meat-eaters) were raving about the food!Everyone at The Independent - from the very start, went out of their way to make our wedding day absolutely perfect, and we could not have asked for more. We could not recommend them more. Thank you so much The Independent team!
Melanie
21.09.2023
The Independent Gembrook
Wow what an impressive dining experience! Was blown away by the beautifully crafted food that was made with lots of love and care. Highly recommend if you would like to try Argentinian cuisine. Food was full of flavour and made with the freshest ingredients. Service was excellent and the overall atmosphere makes this restaurant a must go to.
Aaron Aaltink
15.09.2023
The Independent Gembrook
Went to a wedding there the night before and absolutely loved everything about it.Today, we went in, and everyone was just as wonderful.The food, however, was absolutely divine. Our eyes were bigger than our bellies. But we made our way through each delicious course one by one!We will be coming back with an emptier tummy!
Joemar Mante
12.09.2023
The Independent Gembrook
Amazing food, great service. Friendly staff, Chef's menu is the best option for first timers, will never disappoint.Also very considerate with dietary restrictions. Highly recommended! Hidden gem in (pun intended) Gembrook
Paul Llewellyn
02.08.2023
The Independent Gembrook
Great food, nice ambience and service. For mine, it's one of those menus where everything sounds great so you need to whittle it down to a normal meal, and we still ordered too much.Two of us went but it'd be much better with 4 or 6 to share more things but they do have a chef's menu with 6? serves, and most people would be happy. We'll go again to try other things.My partner was a little cold (it was an average cold Melbourne day) as we were in a corner away from the roof heating but nothing to complain about. I suspect with a full house it'd be a little noisy in a big room with hard surfaces but thankfully the staff didn't mumble.The service was great, they were attentive, confident and friendly without being boring or saccharin.The standouts for us were the scallops, the maple carrots, spiced chicken, beef and olive empanada, and caramel ice cream with candied pecans.
Studio Damum by Brandon
23.07.2023
The Independent Gembrook
I recently photographed an engagement party here and I must tell everyone that I couldn't be happier!Please note - this review is from the point of view as a photographer. Food was top notch, service was fantastic, but here I'm telling you guys little more details lolThis venue radiates warmth (both as in colours and temp lol), artistic touches every corners and a friendly atmosphere that made everyone feel right at home.Stepping inside, I really loved the cozy fireplace and the inviting warm-toned interior everywhere! The attention to detail is awesome too! Carefully selected artworks on the walls adds a personality!The good blend of natural and tungsten light - but make sure you know what time of the day you'll be shooting! Bonus point if you carry flash with gels.One more thing! I wanna say great thing about the friendly and approachable staff members!They go above and beyond with care and enthusiasm :) I heard from the couple that from the planning stages to the day of the event, their dedication and professionalism shine through, making their, and my day seamless and stress-free.10/10. The best gem of the gembrook!
Julie Tran
20.07.2023
The Independent Gembrook
We came here for my birthday lunch and were greeted with top notch hospitality, food and atmosphere. Standout dishes were the lime cured scallops with crunchy wafer and the crumbed smoked pork belly. Highly recommended if you are in the area.
René Honey
09.07.2023
The Independent Gembrook
This was a definitive experience! We booked in for my husband’s birthday dinner and it was an 11/10.The food was delicious and prepared to perfection.We had two cocktails and multiple dishes including two pastas for $250.The service was second to none, we were constantly checked in on and the chefs themselves would serve us our meals and explain each dish to us. The owner was also on service duty and was pleasant as he served us or cleared our plates.We highly recommend this amazing restaurant that really puts love and care into what they put in front of you. We couldn’t be happier with our experience here.
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79 Main St, Gembrook VIC 3783
The Independent Gembrook