Citrine Bistro & Bar

01/11/2026

Open for lunch and dinner from 12pm on Cup Eve, Monday 2nd November and for dinner on Cup Day from 5.30pm

29/10/2026

26/10/2026

🎄 Work shenanigans, girls’ night or family festivities? Make it merry at Citrine! 🥂

Add live music 🎶 and ask about transport off the hill 🚌

Message us to book your Christmas catch-up! ✨

24/10/2026

Oyster lovers, get in quick! 🦪🥂

Freshly shucked Port Phillip Bay oysters with muscatel mignonette — just $3 each. Limited supply, and once they’re gone, they’re gone! Add a bottle of Prosecco for $39 and settle in for lunch.

Don’t forget our $49 lunch sharing special, plus Oktoberfest fun! 🍻

22/10/2026

It started with putting the bins out.
A group of neighbours getting to know each other during that weekly routine. All these years later, they’re still friends, with new ones joining along the way. They call themselves “The Bin Club”. Last Friday, they gathered around our table at Citrine, and I got to join in on the laughs. Zak Gully’s live acoustic music filled the room while we shared beautiful w**e and scrumptious food. Being a part of our community is so wonderful, and I love that something as ordinary as putting the bins out led to friendships that have lasted for years.

13/10/2026

🎄 Less work chat, more Christmas cheers! 🥂 Whether it’s work shenanigans, a girls’ get-together or a festive family celebration, make a night of it at Citrine Bistro & Bar. Want to turn things up a notch? Add live music to your celebration 🎶 And if you need a lift off the hill afterwards, ask us about transport options! 🚌 You bring the crew. We’ll bring the festive spirit. Email us at [email protected]

13/10/2026

JOIN OUR FABULOUS TEAM
Front of House | Olinda

Love looking after people and making their dining experience something special? We’d love to meet you.

We’re looking for a warm, vibrant person with previous restaurant experience and a genuine love of hospitality to join us at Citrine Bistro & Bar.

You’ll bring:
• A welcoming personality and a mature, thoughtful approach
• Confident, attentive service and an eye for the little details
• A love of good food and w**e, with a willingness to keep learning
• Initiative, reliability and a calm head when service gets busy
• Flexibility with shifts and a generous team spirit

We love people who notice what needs doing, look out for their teammates and make guests feel at home—from the first welcome to the last goodbye.

If this sounds like you, send us a DM with a little about yourself, your restaurant experience and availability, and we’ll take it from there.

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09/10/2026

Come for a wander. Stay for lunch. A little exploring, something delicious and a conversation that doesn't have to finish in a hurry.

08/10/2026

PROST!

06/10/2026

Friday nights sound better by the fire.

This Friday, Zak Gully joins us at Citrine for Acoustic Fireside, bringing heartfelt vocals, beautiful folk guitar and a blend of original songs and acoustic covers.

With an indie folk-pop sound inspired by nature and travel, his music feels right at home here in the hills.

Settle in by the fire, order something delicious and ease into the weekend with us.

05/10/2026

Getting prepped for locals’ night TONIGHT.

Pasta on the go, fire warming up, a warm welcome waiting.

$25 pasta special | $16 cocktail special

Come spend a little of your evening with us at Citrine.

22/09/2026

Open as usual this Friday AFL Public Holiday. Spring Lunch Special AND Steak night with Fireside Acoustic from 6pm

31/08/2026

A little green number with quite a history… 💚
Tonight’s Local’s Night cocktail is the Grasshopper — a gloriously creamy combination of crème de menthe, crème de cacao and cream. Think cool mint, rich chocolate and that silky, almost-dessert-in-a-glass finish.
And she’s been around for a while. The Grasshopper was created in New Orleans in 1918 by Philip Guichet of the legendary Tujague’s restaurant, for a cocktail competition in New York. It came second, but clearly had the last laugh — more than a century later, we’re still drinking it.
A little retro, a little indulgent and ridiculously delicious.
On the bar tonight for Local’s Night at Citrine.
Come for the $25 pasta. Stay for the Grasshopper. 💚

29/08/2026

Tomorrow is our final Sunday Roast of winter at Citrine — tender roast lamb, golden potatoes, plenty of gravy and all the trimmings. Come hungry, settle in by the fire and help us give winter a proper send-off. Bookings recommended.

25/08/2026

We've got dad's favourites on the menu this Father's Day. Two courses | 59 per person, with your choice of main and dessert, and warm focaccia bread for the table.

And because it is his day, Dad gets a little something extra from us too, his choice between a nip of Starward Single Malt Wh**ky, a pot of Hop Hen L***r or glass of house w**e.

Dietaries such as vegan? No problem, we will happily cater for you; please let us know at time of booking. Little ones under 12 years can order from the regular kids à la carte menu, with favourites including chicken strips with fries, pasta with Napoli sauce and a cheeseburger with fries​​.​​​​ BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL