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Motor

735 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3123, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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735 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3123, Australia

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+61 3 9318 9698
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Motor

Hawthorn’s go-to for polished bistro share plates, serious wine pours, and curved booth seating along Glenferrie Road. Guests sink into the plush banquettes for crab and prawn toast, steak tartare, and pours sourced from Burgundy alongside small Australian makers. Midweek calls for the Wednesday steak special, while dinner groups gravitate out toward the plant-filled courtyard. The meal wraps up over a warm, skillet-baked woodfired cookie crowned with ice cream and butterscotch.

  • Wednesday Steak Night: The kitchen serves a weekly steak cut paired with rich butter and Burgundy wine recommendations.
  • Woodfired Skillet Cookie: A hot, oven-baked dessert topped with cold ice cream and butterscotch.
  • Versatile Spaces: Curved booth dining, open bar seating, and an outdoor courtyard for quiet dates or group events.
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Why Choose Motor

Why diners and event hosts choose Motor for intimate dinners and milestone gatherings

  • Chef-Led Dishes and Curated Wine Pairings

    Guests enjoy personalized menu walkthroughs, elevated share plates, and tailored wine recommendations delivered with polished bistro hospitality.

    Every dish that followed was equally impressive, each one personally introduced by the chef, whose passion and skill truly elevated the experience.

    Jonathan Siffleet

  • Signature Housemade Woodfired Cookie

    The venue's standout dessert program centers around a hot, freshly baked woodfired cookie paired with ice cream and butterscotch.

    For the dessert, we shared a woodfired cookie that was trully stunning.

    Anton Hayli

  • High-Value Midweek Steak Night

    Diners can access a dedicated $35 midweek steak night that delivers exceptional value without compromising on wine bar atmosphere.

    you can’t go wrong with the $35 steak night on Wednesdays!

    Genevieve Bennett

  • Specialized Steak and Burgundy Pairing

    The midweek Burgundy and steak pairing promotion offers an accessible fine-dining standard dinner for casual mid-week outings.

    We decided to pop in for a Wednesday steak and Burgundy offer and left feeling like we had had fine dining with amazing food,wine and service.

    Dave

  • Stress-Free Large Group Events

    The team expertly handles large group functions, birthdays, and private parties with attentive coordination and fluid hospitality.

    Motor recently hosted us for an event for 60 people. The service, food, drinks and venue were all exceptional.

    Jane Hutton

  • Accommodating Courtyard Celebrations

    Versatile event spaces including the charming outdoor courtyard make hosting milestone celebrations personal and seamless.

    It was beautiful spot in their outdoor area. Everyone was so accommodating and kind and everything went smoothly.

    Sophia Wilson

Guest favorites and standout dishes from our dining room and wine bar

  • woodfired cookie

    For the dessert, we shared a woodfired cookie that was trully stunning.

    Anton Hayli

  • crab and prawn toast

    The crab and prawn toast was particularly moorish

    James Ho

  • steak

    the steak cooked to perfection

    James Ho

  • focaccia

    Would 10/10 recommend the foccacia

    Rhiana D

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality and signature culinary details that elevate the bistro experience

  • Personal Dish Introductions by the Chef

    Dishes are personally brought to the table and introduced by the chef, adding passion and fine-dining elevation to the meal.

  • Coat Check and Personalised Wine Consultations

    Guests receive attentive coat check upon arrival alongside tailored wine pairing guidance tailored to individual tastes.

  • Midweek Steak & Burgundy Offering

    A dedicated midweek Wednesday steak and Burgundy offer delivers fine dining quality, distinctive butter, and curated pairings at exceptional value.

  • Housemade Woodfired Cookie Dessert

    The kitchen prepares a decadent woodfired skillet cookie served piping hot with ice cream and butterscotch to cap off the meal.

Before you head over

Actionable advice for making the most of your visit to Motor

  • Visit midweek for steak night

    Stop in on a Wednesday to take advantage of the dedicated $35 steak night and Burgundy pairing for elevated bistro dining at high value.

  • Save room for the woodfired cookie

    Save room toward the end of your meal to order the hot woodfired cookie served with ice cream and butterscotch before wrapping up.

  • Lean on staff for wine pairings

    Whether selecting individual mains or grazing across sharing plates, consult the staff for pairings across their curated French, Italian, and local wine list.

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