Northern Ground

Best Known For

Port Arlington mussels, with Lucke's smokehouse bacon, Sailor's Grave Ale, Snowy River beach herbs and bacon butter broth.

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, Sailors Grave Ale, smokehouse bacon and bacon butter. Delve into a Lakes Entrance seafood stew with confit garlic, saffron aioli and sourdough; or wrap your hands around a Gippsland beef burger on a housemade milk bun, with caramelised onion, Swiss cheese, herb mayo and pickles.