The Independent
The short story...
The Independent Restaurant & Bar opened its doors in September 2014.
Local farms and processors we buy from
Mountain Harvest (Gembrook), Emerald Fruit Barn (Emerald), Vizzari Farms (Koo Wee Rup), Camarano Farm (Koo Wee Rup), J & D Fromhold (Upper Pakenham), Bellevue Orchards (Officer)
Our Services
Catering, Restaurant
Address: 79 Main St Gembrook 3783Website: www.theindependentgembrook.com.au
Email: hola@theindependentgembrook.com.au
Business Phone: 03 5968 1110
Payment Options: Cash, Card
Opening Hours:
Thursday (5–8pm)
Friday (5–8pm)
Saturday (12–8pm)
Sunday (12–8pm)
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The heritage listed building was once a motor garage. Its retro-industrial interior - designed by Gordon & Henry Architecture - is the setting for Chef-Patron Mauro Callegari’s modern Argentinian cuisine. His Argentinian, French and Italian roots are exemplified in his menu, most of which is sourced from nearby growers and suppliers. Local, Argentinian and rest of the world wines can be found on the beverage list. For the children, there is a courtyard with a play area. Front windows frame the timeless view of J.A.C Russell park and Puffing Billy’s Gembrook Railway platform. The latest collection of paintings by Mauro’s father – Jose Callegari - are hung on the walls throughout the restaurant. Artworks by Gembrook artists - Sue Jarvis and John Krzywokulski complement the contemporary atmosphere where architecture, arts, food and wine creates the experience.
