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Great Ocean Road Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

"Readers' Choice 2019 - Seafood"
Blakes Restaurant

Blakes Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Port Fairy

There’s something fishy going on at Blakes Restaurant on Bank Street in Port Fairy. Cosily nestled in the historic Dublin House, Blakes is the local go-to spot for sparkling fresh seafood and a rel...
Love House

Love House

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Anglesea

Share Plates, Sunshine and Ocean Views Come Join UsThis spread is waiting for you, grab your fam and head down to Love House today. To book your table, call (03) 5263 2454.
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 12:00: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...
The Perch at Lavers Hill

The Perch at Lavers Hill

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

Lavers Hill

Plan your Perfect WeddingEnquire nowWeddings at The Perch are designed to provide a complete and memorable experience for couples and their guests. From our picturesque setting of The Perch, surrounded by natural beauty to our dedica...
Clock by the Bay

Clock by the Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00:AM

Portland

Housed in the original Post Office, Clock by the Bay on Cliff Street in Portland delivers Modern Australian cuisine to locals and visitors to the Great Ocean Road area. Settle in with a glass of lo...
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...
Torquay Larder

Torquay Larder

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00:AM

Torquay

Winter WarmerTakeaway SoupDid you know our soups are also available for takeaway – hot or cold. Take one home tonight for dinner or for lunch at the office tomorrow; to order yours, call (03) 5261 3309.
Margaret & Agnes

Margaret & Agnes

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00:AM

Portland

No trip to Portland is complete without a coffee stop and bite to eat at Margaret & Agnes café on Bentinck Street. Soak up all the Great Ocean Road has to offer alfresco while sipping a brew of cho...
Ipsos

Ipsos

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Lorne

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Cafe El Nido

Cafe El Nido

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Torquay

No trip along Great Ocean Road is complete without a stop at Café El Nido on Fischer Street in Torquay. Inspired by a favourite hideaway in the Philippines, this locally-loved eatery offers a cosy,...
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...
Proudfoots by the River

Proudfoots by the River

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

Warrnambool

Nestled in a historic boathouse on the banks of the majestic Hopkins River, Proudfoots by the River offers Warrnambool’s only on-the-water dining experience. Take in picturesque views while enjoyin...
Samesyn

Samesyn

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

Torquay

Mestizo Restaurante

Mestizo Restaurante

Argentinian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00:PM

Lorne

Bottega Toscana

Bottega Toscana

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Port Fairy