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Great Ocean Road Restaurants With Air Conditioning

Soak up a rustic vibe at Mod Oz venue Salt Café and Restaurant on Liebig Street in Warrnambool. Exposed brick, blond wood, wine barrels and an eclectic mix of artwork make this casually chic eatery...
Italo's Pizza

Italo's Pizza

International   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Torquay

Enjoy the little things in life at Italo’s Pizza on Gilbert Street in Torquay. Make the trip down Great Ocean Road to find this authentic pizzeria, where the walls are adorned with a mural of Venic...
Simon's Waterfront

Simon's Waterfront

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

Warrnambool

Warrnambool's dramatic coastline forms the spectacular backdrop to Simon's Waterfront restaurant on Pertobe Road. Nestled atop Warrnambool Surf Lifesaving Club, this idyllic location presents diner...
Bojangles Pizza Restaurant

Bojangles Pizza Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Warrnambool

Look for the glowing blue neon sign on Liebig Street in Warrnambool to find Bojangles Pizza Restaurant. This well-loved Italian local dining destination oozes Tuscan charm, with a terracotta fronta...
"One of Australia's Best"
Brae

Brae

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

Birregurra

18 Chef Hat Award
Take the scenic route through Birregurra, along Cape Otway Road, south of Geelong in Victoria, to arrive at renowned restaurant Brae, perched hillside amongst 20 acres of lush organic farmland and ...
Take a trip along Great Ocean Road to find Warrnambool’s most famous family dining destination, Images Restaurant on Liebig Street. Nestled in a beautiful heritage building in the heart of the city...
"Breakfast Taco"
Locally-loved Bohemia Café & Bar on Kepler Street is the place to go in Warrnambool for a caffeine fix and fare with flair. This warm and inviting diner greets guests with a cottage-style façade, w...
Kuya

Kuya

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Torquay

Watch surfboards being created, or check out the waves while enjoying a bite to eat at Kuya on Baines Crescent in Torquay. Nestled in South Coast Surfboards along Great Ocean Road, this café delive...
Pippies by the Bay

Pippies by the Bay

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

Warrnambool

Located at the Flagstaff Hill visitor's centre, Pippies by the Bay offers locals and tourists alike a place to dine with a panorama over Warrnambool's dazzling bay. Relax with friends in a warm atm...
Samesyn

Samesyn

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Torquay

The Whalers Hotel

The Whalers Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00:AM

Warrnambool

Bottega Toscana

Bottega Toscana

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Port Fairy

The Torquay Hotel is a multi-faceted venue, located in the heart of Torquay, right at the start of the Great Ocean Road. Their bistro offers mouth-watering meals at fabulous prices. With the flat s...
Casalingo

Casalingo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Apollo Bay

Tucked away down a side street, Casalingo is a well kept secret amongst the locals of Apollo Bay – but it’s what’s inside that is truly hard to keep quiet. Smart set décor of chandeliers, linen tab...
Pearl

Pearl

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Torquay

Sleek, stylish & quietly sophisticated, the Water Table Restaurant, located at Sebel Deep Blue, offers something special. Appropriately named after the underlying geothermal water, the magnificent ...
Merrijig Kitchen

Merrijig Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:00:PM

Port Fairy

Set in a lovingly restored historic Victorian building in Warrnambool, Quorum Restaurant is a dining venue reflecting the spirit of a bygone era. Styled after gentlemen’s clubs of 19th Century Lond...
THE VICTORIA HOTEL Port Fairy offers impressive spaces and exciting menu options to suit any occasion. Our historic Drill Hall is a contemporary and unique room perfect for your wedding, party or n...