Dine Divine

Dine Divine is a cafe, restaurant and function venue in Sassafras, set inside a converted church at 345 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road. Its setting makes a meal feel different from a quick village takeaway: visitors can sit down for brunch, a substantial dinner or a pre-booked high tea. The restaurant currently advertises annual leave from 27 September until reopening at 11am on 24 October 2026, so plan a visit after that break.

Dining in the former church

The church setting is part of the appeal, particularly for a leisurely meal or a celebration. It works well as the main food stop in a day around Sassafras, with time to browse the village before or afterwards. Reserve a table if your visit is tied to another booking or you are bringing a larger group.

Choose the type of visit before booking. An ordinary brunch or dinner order, Devonshire tea and the arranged high tea are different offerings, with different costs and preparation requirements. A short tea-and-scones stop is easier to fit between activities; high tea deserves its own place in the afternoon.

Brunch, dinner and afternoon tea

Meals and menu choices

The linked brunch menu includes chicken parmigiana, flathead and chips, a beef and Guinness pot pie, poached eggs with mushrooms and kale, and vegetarian curry. The brunch selection also includes lamb rump, grilled haloumi salad and curry options, with a separate dinner menu to check when planning an evening meal. This is a substantial meal menu rather than a pastry-and-coffee counter, with children’s meals available.

For a lighter visit, the brunch menu lists Devonshire tea with two scones, jam, cream and a tea or coffee for $20. Menu examples give a guide to the food; check the selection and price when ordering. A 10% weekend surcharge is stated on that menu. Discuss allergies directly, even where a dish is marked vegetarian or has a gluten-free option.

High tea by advance booking

High tea is advertised at $80 per person, with a minimum of four people and at least seven days’ notice. It is offered on weekends and public holidays. The spread includes savouries, sandwiches, sweets and warm scones, with tea or coffee and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

Book it specifically as high tea and provide everyone’s dietary requirements when making the reservation. A normal table booking does not arrange the prepared spread. Groups celebrating a birthday or another occasion should discuss timing and any special requests directly with the restaurant.

Opening days and the October break

Regular hours are Friday from 11:30am to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 9pm, with Monday to Thursday closed. Public holiday hours are listed as 11:30am to 5pm. During the advertised annual-leave closure, those regular hours do not apply; reopening is scheduled for Saturday 24 October at 11am.

Reservations for after the break can still be requested online. Allow time for the restaurant to confirm your booking, especially for a group or high tea. Outside that temporary break, ask about kitchen service if arriving close to opening or closing, since the venue’s full opening window is not a promise that every menu is served throughout.

Bookings and private functions

Call (03) 9755 1489 or email bookings@dinedivine.net.au for enquiries. The venue also caters for functions, which need arrangements beyond a standard dining reservation. Explain the occasion, number of guests and preferred meal format when enquiring.

Use the full Sassafras street address when navigating, and leave enough time to park before a reserved meal. The operator advertises wheelchair access; describe your needs when booking so the team can explain the entrance, table position and bathroom arrangements for your visit. If combining dinner with another attraction, check its closing time separately; garden visits and restaurant service follow different schedules.

Dine Divine FAQs

Is Dine Divine open during the October break?
The restaurant is on annual leave from 27 September until reopening at 11am on Saturday 24 October 2026. Ordinary trading hours do not apply during the break; request a reservation for after the return and wait for confirmation before arranging the rest of your day.

How much is high tea and who can book it?
The advertised price is $80 per person with a minimum of four people. The spread includes savouries, sandwiches, sweets and warm scones, with tea or coffee and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine; confirm dietary requirements and the total when booking.

How much advance notice does high tea need?
At least seven days' notice is required, with service offered on weekends and public holidays outside the closure. Reserve specifically for high tea, because an ordinary dining booking does not arrange the prepared tiered spread.

Can I order a smaller tea-and-scones visit?
The brunch menu lists Devonshire tea separately at $20 with two scones, jam, cream and tea or coffee. Confirm availability for your visit, and distinguish that shorter meal from the larger advance-booked high tea when reserving or budgeting.

What kind of food does the restaurant serve?
The brunch menu includes substantial dishes such as parmigiana, flathead and chips, a beef and Guinness pot pie and vegetarian curry, alongside children's meals. Discuss allergies directly and check the menu for the intended service rather than assuming brunch and dinner offer identical choices.

When are the regular opening days?
Outside annual leave, regular hours are Friday 11.30am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-9pm and public holidays 11.30am-5pm, with Monday-Thursday closed. Ask about kitchen orders and the particular holiday before arranging an early or late meal.

Can I arrange a celebration or accessible table?
Call (03) 9755 1489 or email bookings@dinedivine.net.au with guest numbers, the meal format and any access requirements. Functions need separate arrangements, and the advertised wheelchair access should be discussed for the actual entrance, dining area and bathroom your group will use.