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2023 Geelong & The Bellarine Peninsula Readers' Choice Awards

Chef Hat Ratings Explained  READ MORE >>

19 18Superlative Food & Wine: Internationally acclaimed
Worth a special journey
17 16Exceptional Quality of Cuisine
Worth a detour
15 14Food Quite Out of the Ordinary
Worth a stop on the way
13 12A Good Restaurant in its category
Commended
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"Readers' Choice 2019 - Italian"
Centra Hotel

Centra Hotel

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Geelong

Fronting Yarra Street with easy confidence is Geelong’s Centra Hotel, an all-in-one dining destination for Italian-style cuisine. Bedecked in elements resonating with a modern public drinking house...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Steak"
Parkers Steakhouse Geelong

Parkers Steakhouse Geelong

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

Geelong

Set in a charmingly rustic bluestone building circa 1853 at the end of Shorts Place is Parkers Steakhouse, a reputable restaurant on the Geelong dining scene. With an inviting atmosphere and rappor...
The Elephant Tusk

The Elephant Tusk

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Belmont

Explore the tantalising world of Thai cuisine at The Elephant Tusk on Belmont Square in Belmont. This locally-loved dining destination exudes stylish charm with moody lighting, dark red clothed tab...
The first distillery on the Bellarine Peninsula, locals and visitors alike drop by The Whiskery/Bellarine Distillery on Portarlington Road in Drysdale for a tipple and treat to eat. Growing a range...
For the ultimate expression of what a combination of Modern Australian cuisine and artistic ambiance should be, head to Rustic Ram Café Bar & Restaurant on Wallace Street in Meredith. Strip back th...
La Cachette

La Cachette

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Geelong

15 Chef Hat Award
Alma

Alma

South American   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Geelong

12 Chef Hat Award
Felix

Felix

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Geelong

13 Chef Hat Award
Bistrot Plume

Bistrot Plume

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Geelong

12 Chef Hat Award
The Geelong Boat House

The Geelong Boat House

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Geelong

Feast Geelong

Feast Geelong

Vegan   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00:AM

East Geelong

Igni

Igni

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Geelong

El Santo Geelong

El Santo Geelong

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Geelong

The Yardz

The Yardz

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:30:AM

Geelong

Edina Waterfront Cafe

Edina Waterfront Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30:AM

Portarlington

Terindah Estate

Terindah Estate

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Bellarine

Bringing together award-winning wines, delectable food and spectacular views across Port Phillip Bay, head to Terindah Estate on McAdams Lane for fine fare with flair. Visit one of the Bellarine Pe...
The Courthouse Cafe

The Courthouse Cafe

International   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Geelong

Eastern Spice

Eastern Spice

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Geelong

Sharing the spirit of India in the heart of Geelong, mark a date to join a lively atmosphere and relish in the tantalising aromas at Eastern Spice restaurant on Bellerine Street. Immersing guests i...