AMERICAN BBQ IN HAWTHORN EAST
⚲ 234 RIVERSDALE ROAD. HAWTHORN EAST. MELBOURNE. VICTORIA
✆ 03 9676 2399
YOUR LOCAL BBQ JOINT
ABOUT HAWTHORN EAST
Third Wave BBQ’s Hawthorn East restaurant at 234 Riversdale Road brings slow-smoked American classics to Melbourne’s inner east. Famous for the massive Thor’s Hammer, melt-in-your-mouth brisket and mouthwatering beef ribs — plus burgers, loaded fries and big weekday deals. Dine in, take away, or book a table for your next get-together.
Third Wave BBQ Hawthorn East is on Riversdale Road, a few minutes from Camberwell Junction, serving Hawthorn, Camberwell, Kew and Glen Iris. It is the home of Loaded Steak Night every Thursday from 5pm (a 300 g porterhouse loaded with slow-smoked brisket, with unlimited chips, for $44) as well as All You Can Eat BBQ every Tuesday from 5:30pm. Paid parking is available nearby with some street parking, and there is outdoor seating where dogs are welcome.
Quick facts: Third Wave BBQ Hawthorn East
| Address | 232-234 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 03 9676 2399 |
| Bookings | Book a table online or call the venue. Walk-ins welcome. |
| Menu | Full menu · All you can eat · Gluten free · Kids |
| Kids and access | Kids menu and high chairs; wheelchair accessible. |
| Outdoor seating and dogs | Outdoor seating available; dogs welcome in the outdoor area. |
| Takeaway and delivery | Takeaway from the venue; home delivery through our delivery partners. |
| Weekly specials | All-you-can-eat BBQ every Tuesday from 5:30pm; Loaded Steak Night every Thursday from 5pm; free birthday meal (sign up); monthly specials. |
| Group bookings | Functions and set menus for birthdays, work dinners and celebrations. |
Opening hours:
Monday – Thursday 11:30am – 9:30pm
Friday 11:30am – 10:30pm
Saturday 11am – 10:30pm
Sunday 11am – 9:30pm
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Good to know
Is Third Wave BBQ Hawthorn East wheelchair accessible?
Yes - all of our venues are wheelchair accessible. If you have specific access needs, give us a call ahead and we will make sure you are looked after.
Is the Hawthorn East venue family friendly?
Absolutely - we have a dedicated kids menu and high chairs are available.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes - dogs are welcome in our outdoor seating area at Hawthorn East.
Do I need to book a table?
Walk-ins are always welcome. If you want to be sure of a table, we recommend booking ahead online via the OpenTable link on this page.
Is there parking at Third Wave BBQ Hawthorn East?
Paid parking is available nearby, with some street parking on the surrounding streets.
Do you do takeaway or delivery?
Takeaway is available at all venues. Delivery is available through Uber Eats and DoorDash.