Northern Ground

Best Known For

Gippsland beef rib eye, with bone marrow, dripping pressed potato, barbequed broccolini and fresh horseradish sauce.

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 dining mood with cool green feature walls, blond wood floors and striking artwork, ideal for enjoying plates celebrating the Gippsland food bowl. Chef Rob Turner hails from Leeds and incorporates traditional English dishes with a modern twist into a European-style bistro menu, with tempters such as Port Arlington mussels, Chardonnay, jersey butter and sea salt sourdough. Delve into crumbed Lakes Entrance sardines, with beach herb tartar sauce and cos salad; or wrap your hands around a barbequed halloumi burger, with pickled radish, carrot salad, confit garlic and saffron aioli, on a milk bun.