Two dining concepts share one Fairfield pub: the bar-side Front Bar and Sama, a modern Lebanese restaurant, both listed on the venue’s OpenTable page. This review covers the Grandview Hotel Fairfield menu, guest ratings, and the practical details to check before you book. Where evidence is thin, we name the source rather than guess.

Last checked: 2026-10-26

Name: The Grandview Hotel (also known as Grandview Hotel) · Address: 429 Heidelberg Road, Fairfield, VIC 3078 · Restaurant: Sama – modern Middle Eastern · Phone: 03 9489 8061 · Hours (today): 11:00am – 11:00pm · Liquor license: No. 31906576

Grandview Hotel Fairfield at a Glance

• One building, two kitchens: the Front Bar and Sama run side by side (OpenTable).
• On Heidelberg Road: 429 Heidelberg Road, Fairfield VIC 3078; phone 03 9489 8061.
• Listed hours today: 11:00am – 11:00pm.

1 Tripadvisor aggregate

• 3.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews, per the venue’s Tripadvisor page (Tripadvisor).

2 OpenTable rating

• 4.5, but the visible sample is one review, so treat it separately from Tripadvisor’s aggregate (OpenTable).

Grandview Hotel Fairfield Key Facts

Detail	Information
Name	The Grandview Hotel, Fairfield
Address	429 Heidelberg Road, Fairfield, VIC 3078
Restaurant	Sama – modern Middle Eastern
Phone	03 9489 8061
Hours (today)	11:00am – 11:00pm
Liquor license	No. 31906576
Year built	1888 landmark (over 135 years old)
Dining concepts	Front Bar (pub classics) and Sama (Lebanese)
Cuisine	Australian pub classics; modern Middle Eastern
Features	Fireplace, beer garden, live stage, old English pub vibe

What Is the Grandview Hotel Fairfield Menu Like?

The menu splits into two halves. The Front Bar runs Australian pub classics — burgers, schnitzels, steaks, seafood, salads, and desserts — while Sama, the newer restaurant inside the pub, serves modern Middle Eastern food with a reported focus on charcoal-grilled proteins.

Sample dishes and price categories

OpenTable lists the Front Bar in familiar pub territory at mid-range prices. Snacks start at A$8 for garlic bread and reach A$18 for the Grandview Bang Bang Chicken; salt-and-pepper squid is A$16 and carries a gluten-free label.

• Mains: chicken parmigiana A$31, chicken schnitzel A$29, veal schnitzel A$32, pan-seared barramundi A$34, seafood linguini A$36, pan-fried gnocchi A$31, vegetable curry A$28.
• Burgers and classics: Grandview beef burger A$28, fried chicken burger A$26, steak sandwich A$28, fish and chips A$28.
• Desserts: sticky date pudding A$15 and chocolate mousse A$15.

Modern Middle Eastern offerings at Sama

Sama’s reported menu, per Koalahotel’s review of the Lebanese dining room, opens with house pickles, marinated olives, labne, baba ghanoush, and hummus, then moves to chicken shish, lamb kafta shish, charcoal half chicken, and grilled market fish. Two banquet menus are reportedly offered at A$65 (El Tashkila) and A$80 (El Soufra). The Age Good Food has reportedly described the menu as centred on charcoal-grilled proteins.

The bottom line: the Front Bar delivers familiar pub dishes at A$26–A$47, while Sama pushes the venue in a more distinctive direction with its reported Lebanese banquets.

Grandview Hotel Fairfield Reviews: What Do Guests Say?

Overall sentiment

On Tripadvisor, the venue sits at 3.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews — a moderate aggregate that reads more positively when individual comments are included. The booking platform’s 4.5 rating comes from a much smaller visible sample, so direct comparisons between the two scores are not meaningful.

A review on the venue’s Tripadvisor page praised Sama’s staff as kind and attentive and described the Lebanese food positively. A Yelp review reportedly published in March 2021 praised the chicken parmigiana, portion sizes, service, and a vegetable-for-chips substitution, but criticised the croquettes, according to Koalahotel’s summary of that review.

The pub atmosphere and service

The venue’s feature list — fireplace, beer garden, live stage, old English pub feel — matches the parts of the experience that reviewers tend to mention. Older coverage also points to range: Koalahotel’s round-up cites a diner who appreciated a choice across different menus.

The pattern across platforms: the pub experience and value for money draw the most praise, but the review sample is too small for a firm verdict.

Inside Sama: The Grandview Hotel Fairfield Restaurant

Cuisine style

Sama is the Lebanese kitchen inside the pub, and it is the property’s clearest point of difference. The reported menu leans on small plates and charcoal-grilled proteins — a shift from the schnitzel-and-burger lineup of the Front Bar. One recent reviewer’s positive note on the Lebanese food is the only Sama-specific review detail visible in the current sample.

Dining spaces: fireplace, beer garden, live stage

Sama shares the 1888 building with the Front Bar, so the setting carries old English pub character. Fireplace, beer garden, and a live stage appear on the venue’s feature list. The contrast is the point: a heritage pub shell with a contemporary Middle Eastern kitchen inside.

For a fuller look at Sama’s reported menu, read our dedicated Sama restaurant review.

The implication: Sama gives the Grandview a culinary identity beyond pub classics, and it is the main reason the venue now draws diners who might otherwise skip a corner pub.

How to Get to the Grandview Hotel Fairfield

Address and transport options

The Grandview Hotel Fairfield is at 429 Heidelberg Road, Fairfield VIC 3078, and the listed phone number is 03 9489 8061. The venue has car parking at the back, which is the detail most drivers will want to know before arriving.

What this means: the venue sits on Heidelberg Road in Fairfield, with rear parking available for drivers.

Two Dining Alternatives at the Grandview, Explained

Because the venue is two concepts in one building, the practical alternatives for most visitors are its two kitchens rather than two different venues.

• Front Bar — Australian pub classics: burgers, schnitzels, steaks, seafood, salads, and desserts. Mains A$26–A$47; gluten-free-labelled squid A$16.
• Sama — modern Middle Eastern: small plates, charcoal-grilled proteins, and two reported banquet menus at A$65 and A$80.

Our comprehensive Grandview Hotel Fairfield guide covers both menus in more detail.

The trade-off: pick the Front Bar for familiar pub dishes at moderate prices, or Sama for Lebanese sharing plates and a more distinctive meal.

Our Pick: Who Should Dine at the Grandview Hotel Fairfield?

“The Grandview tries hard and the bar food is cheap.”

— Tony Leonard, 3AW restaurant reviewer

“Kind and attentive.”

— Unnamed Tripadvisor reviewer, Diner

Grandview Hotel Fairfield: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Grandview Hotel Fairfield address?

The Grandview Hotel Fairfield is at 429 Heidelberg Road, Fairfield VIC 3078.

What are the opening hours for the Grandview Hotel Fairfield?

Current listings show the venue open from 11:00am to 11:00pm.

Is there a restaurant at the Grandview Hotel Fairfield?

Yes, two: the Front Bar for Australian pub classics and Sama for modern Middle Eastern food.

What type of cuisine does Sama serve?

Sama serves Lebanese and modern Middle Eastern cuisine, with small plates and charcoal-grilled mains.

Does the Grandview Hotel Fairfield have a beer garden?

Yes. A fireplace, beer garden, live stage, and old English pub atmosphere are among the venue’s listed features.

Is the Grandview Hotel Fairfield a historic building?

The building dates to 1888, making it a Victorian-era pub more than 135 years old.

What is the phone number for the Grandview Hotel Fairfield?

The listed phone number is 03 9489 8061.

The bottom line: The listed phone number is 03 9489 8061.