About the Experience
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with a day trip to the Dandenongs for lunch! Discover the recently opened Forest Lounge, previously known as Copperfields Restaurant, after this latest transformation. The focus here is on seasonal produce, impeccable service, and a beautiful space for you to enjoy long, lazy lunches. Gather up to three of your foodie friends and indulge in a lunch experience you won't find in the city!
What's Included
Shared Plate Lunch
- One dish from the 'Introduction' menu per couple
- One dish from the 'Flora' menu per couple
- Bottle of house red or white wine per couple
- Valid for two or four people
Two-Course Lunch
- One dish from the 'Introduction' or 'Flora' menu per couple
- One dish from the 'Fauna or Distractions' menu per person
- Glass of house wine per person
- Valid for two or four people
Three-Course Lunch
- One dish from the 'Introduction' or 'Flora' menu per couple
- One dish from the 'Fauna' or 'Distractions' menu per person
- One dish from the 'Conclusions' menu per couple
- Glass of house wine per person
- Valid for two or four people
Available Hours
- Wednesday - Sunday: 12:00pm-4:30pm (last sitting)
- Bookings available from 1 November
Menu Highlights
Introduction
- Brett’s oysters with raspberry shallot vinaigrette, half dozen
- Salmon smoked wrapped celeriac remoulade, parsley oil, caviar
- Twisty haloumi bread with nigella and sea salt
Flora
- Grain salad, preserved lemon, pine nuts, raspberries, pomegranate, baby mint
- Roast pumpkin risotto, goats’ cream, pumpkin seed praline, freeze-dried corn, za'atar
- New potato crisps with garlic, rosemary, vegan aioli
Fauna
- Apple cider pork belly, applemos, white bean dauphin, sage
- Braised lamb, housemade pappardelle, peas, confit shallots, cinnamon, almonds, Persian feta
- Eye fillet, potato gratin, mushroom duxelles, jus
Distractions
- Chicken schnitzel, chips, mayonnaise, lemon
- Fish, chips, mushie peas, onion rings, tartar
Conclusions
- Dark chocolate tart, poached pear, maple cream, chocolate golden soil
- Vegan coconut honey walnut semi fredo, fresh coconut, cinnamon syrup, kataifi pastry
- Croissant bread and butter pudding, white chocolate, drunken raisins, frangipani, vanilla anglaise
See the full menu here
Forest Lounge
Perched high above Melbourne in the Dandenong Ranges is Forest Lounge, the recently opened restaurant with a focus on bringing its patrons dishes shaped with seasonal produce and culinary finesse. Bon vivants are invited to take a trip outside the city for a truly unforgettable meal. Stroll the streets of Olinda while you're there for the perfect day trip from Melbourne!