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East Gippsland (Lakes & Wilderness) Restaurants

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...
A Taste of Avon

A Taste of Avon

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00:PM

Stratford

GROUP SPECIAL Available now Book a table of at least 8 persons and enjoy a two course freshly made meal of your choice for $65pp OR a 3 course meal for $75pp. Each booking comes with a side serve to share and a complimentary ...
We have something for everyone!Book Now!Our vegan avocado smash is perfect with a burst of flavours and vibrant colours!! Topped with savoury mushrooms and juicy tomato’s it’s a plant based treat for your taste buds. You are going to lov...
Kalimna Hotel

Kalimna Hotel

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

Kalimna

Discover an historic pub in a picturesque coastal location at Kalimna Hotel on Hotel Road in Kalimna. Opening in 1886, this Gippsland watering hole boasts a warm and welcoming bistro along with liv...
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...
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...
Waterview Bakery

Waterview Bakery

Bakery   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
"2019 Readers' Choice - Coffee."
Funkey Monkey

Funkey Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:30: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...
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...
SARDINE Eatery + Bar

SARDINE Eatery + Bar

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30: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...
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...
Floating Dragon

Floating Dragon

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00:PM

Lakes Entrance

The Stables Est 1889

The Stables Est 1889

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 7:30:AM

Bairnsdale

Northern Ground

Northern Ground

European   $$$$$   Opens Wed 7:30: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 ...
The Metung Hotel

The Metung Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Metung

Froggy's Bistro

Froggy's Bistro

French      Opens Wed 10:00:AM

Lakes Entrance

The Old Grain Store Bairnsdale

The Old Grain Store Bairnsdale

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 10:30:AM

Bairnsdale

No dinner Sunday, Monday & Tuesday. School holiday and public holiday extended trading times.
The Long Paddock

The Long Paddock

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens Wed 7:30:AM

Bairnsdale