The Groove Train
Australian restaurant chain known for wood-fired dishes and a vibrant café-by-day, restaurant-and-bar-by-night atmosphere.
Last updated September 2, 2026
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Overview
The Groove Train is an Australian restaurant chain founded in 1998 by Rocky Veneziano. It started in Melbourne and has expanded to over 20 restaurants across Australia, including Brisbane, Darwin, and Perth. The restaurants serve bold, flavourful dishes made fresh to order, with a menu that includes vegan and vegetarian options. Each venue is a vibrant café by day that transforms into a casual restaurant and bar by night.
History
The Groove Train was founded by Rocky Veneziano in Melbourne in the summer of '98. He envisioned a restaurant serving bold, flavourful dishes that would appeal to any appetite, where friends could linger over drinks and conversation. The concept spread across Melbourne, then to Brisbane, Darwin, and Perth. Today there are over 20 restaurants.
Products and positioning
Best Wood Fired Restaurant in Australia
Product categories. Wood-fired dishes · Vegan menu · Vegetarian options
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