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East Gippsland (Lakes & Wilderness) Restaurants

A Taste of Avon

A Taste of Avon

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Stratford

New Lunch MenuWednesday- FridayWe have just launched our new lunch menu. Available from Wednesday to Friday 12pm-4pm. Enjoy our famous Ravioli and our smoked brisket burger. You do not want to miss it. Check out our menu and boo...
Funkey Monkey

Funkey Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Lakes Entrance

Linger over sumptuous fare or hold an impressive soirée at Funkey Monkey café, situated in Lakes Entrance on Victoria's south-east coast. Pop inside this locally-loved cafe on Myer Street to grab a...
Kalimna Hotel

Kalimna Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Kalimna

Have you tried our Woodfire Pizza? Order now!Our wood fired pizzas are delicious and now even better with our updated menu. Head to our website to check out our menu. Dine in and enjoy or take away. We are open 7 days a week. Call 0488 269 1...
Local produce, made with care and served with love, is what you’ll find on the menu at Three Double8zero Pizza Bar & Grill on The Esplanade in Paynesville. On balmy days sit alfresco and soak up th...
Pier 70

Pier 70

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Paynesville

When visiting the picturesque Esplanade of Paynesville in Victoria, be sure to call into Pier 70 restaurant and bar. A modern, coastal chic interior awaits, where high ceilings with exposed baniste...
Cafe Chez Joe

Cafe Chez Joe

International   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Metung

Cafe Chez Joe presents the incredible Olivia Lay 19th October We are Cafe Chez Joe are fastly becoming the new music hub of Metung, and cannot wait to present to you the incredible Olivia Lay! Sit back, relax to the acoustic sounds while enjoying our deliciou...
Located in the heart of Bairnsdale is an oasis for foodies and coeliacs alike at elegant little café Paper Chase Café & Providore on Main Street. Converted from an old goods emporium, sit back agai...
Sophisticated casual dining in a warm, inviting atmosphere is on the menu at Aroma @ Eastwood on Howitt Avenue. This cosy café oozes charm with recycled timber, potted greenery, cushions adorning b...
Waterview Bakery

Waterview Bakery

Bakery   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Paynesville

Sing a song of sixpence for a gourmet pie at Waterview Bakery on Esplanade in Paynesville. As the name suggests, soak up water views at this gourmet bakery while sipping a coffee alfresco and perus...
Sardine Dining

Sardine Dining

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 2:00 PM

Paynesville

13 Chef Hat Award
Championing fresh, locally caught seafood, SARDINE Eatery + Bar on Esplanade in Paynesville reels in guests hook, line and sinker. The brainchild of former Vue de monde Chef Mark Briggs, SARDINE bo...
Sitting on the shores of the lake overlooking Ninety Mile Beach, Lake Tyers Beach Tavern is all about great food, cold brews and good times – the view is not bad, either! Situated in the coastal vi...
Amongst a 400 square kilometre network of inland waterways is Lakes Entrance, a waterfront town built on a man-made channel. Here Lakes Entrance RSL has a popular motel restaurant called The Scall...
The Long Paddock

The Long Paddock

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Bairnsdale

Froggy's Bistro

Froggy's Bistro

French      Opens at 10:00 AM

Lakes Entrance

The Stables Est 1889

The Stables Est 1889

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Bairnsdale

Sodafish

Sodafish

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Lakes Entrance

The Metung Hotel

The Metung Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Metung

Northern Ground

Northern Ground

European   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Bairnsdale

Embracing northern English roots and local seasonal produce, Northern Ground on Main Street in Bairnsdale dishes up big flavours in stylish, modern surrounds. This trendy restaurant sets a relaxed ...