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2023 Great Ocean Road Readers' Choice Awards

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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 - Seafood"
Blakes Restaurant

Blakes Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Margaret & Agnes

Margaret & Agnes

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sun 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...
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...
"One of Australia's Best"
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 ...
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...
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...
HugSiam Thai

HugSiam Thai

Thai   $$$$$   Open Now

Torquay

No trip down the Great Ocean Road is complete without a meal at HugSiam Thai restaurant on Pearl Street in Torquay. A full glass frontage provides an abundance of natural light to this bright and b...
Dive in, splash liberally and share it around – that’s Great Ocean Road Gin! Produced on Great Ocean Road in Aireys Inlet, this craft gin transverses native forests, drives around cliff edges, wade...
Bob Sugar

Bob Sugar

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Torquay

For Asian-fusion you can’t refus-ion head to Bob Sugar on The Esplanade in Torquay. Just across from the beach, this hot spot has numerous cool little nooks to chill out with a cocktail at black le...
Relax, rejuvenate and replenish at Warrnambool’s premier coastal resort, Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs on Worm Bay Road. Well worth a trip down the Great Ocean Road, this hotel and spa is less than...
Great Ocean Road Bakery

Great Ocean Road Bakery

Bakery   $$$$$   Opens Sun 7:30:AM

Lorne

Kermond's Hamburgers

Kermond's Hamburgers

Burger   $$$$$   Open Now

Warrnambool

Morgans Bar & Grill

Morgans Bar & Grill

Grill   $$$$$   Open Now

Anglesea

Jashn Torquay

Jashn Torquay

Indian   $$$$$   Open Now

Torquay

SUFFOIR VINEYARD established with Pinot Noir, sitting next to the Budj Bim National Park. The Three Alpacas Brew - Citra pale ale, IPA, Amber ale, seasonal's include - Coffee Porter. The Winery is ...