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Chef’s Tasting Dinner ExperiencePlates & WineJoin us at Tulip for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30pm in Geelong West. Enjoy a relaxed, contemporary dining experience featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Choose from wine and sn...
HAPPY HOUR4pm-6pm, EVERY FRIDAY!Kick off your weekend with our weekly HAPPY HOUR! From 4pm-6pm every Friday, enjoy $8 select schooners & $8 house wines. Excludes public holidays.
Tempo Kitchen & Bar

Tempo Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

Geelong

Mother's Day at TempoSunday 10 May 2026Celebrate Mum with a beautiful dining experience at Tempo Kitchen & Bar on the Geelong Waterfront! Tempo will be featuring our special Mother's Day Buffet Breakfast & Buffet Lunch with all your buf...
360Q

360Q

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Queenscliff

Mother's Day Luncheon3-course grazing lunchCelebrate Mum the way she deserves – with exceptional food, beautiful views and a long, relaxed lunch by the harbour. Join us on Sunday 10 May for a special Mother’s Day experience in our upstairs ...
Authentic Vietnamese in GeelongFresh Flavours, Every DayStep into Blue Lotus for authentic Vietnamese flavours in the heart of Geelong. From steaming bowls of pho to fresh spring rolls, grilled meats, and vegetarian-friendly dishes, every bite is made t...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Italian"
Centra Hotel

Centra Hotel

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Geelong

Live Music FridaysFrom 5.30pmKick off your weekend at Centra Hotel Geelong with live music, great food, and cocktails flowing. Settle in, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy talented local musicians bringing the soundtrack to yo...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Steak"
Tucked away on Shorts Place in Geelong, Parkers Steakhouse has been a steadfast favourite for nearly two decades. Built on a philosophy of doing the basics properly—and doing them consistently—this...
Franca's Ristorante

Franca's Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:00 AM

Geelong

La festa della MammaMother's Day at Franca'sCelebrate Mother’s Day with a lovingly prepared lunch at Franca’s Restaurant. Enjoy a menu inspired by traditional Italian dishes, crafted to bring warmth, comfort and flavour to your table.
Mother's Day Spoil Mum!Mother’s Day is just around the corner - spoil Mum at Tommy Gunns. Join us Sat 9th May 12-late & Sun 10th May 12-4pm for a relaxed long lunch, with food and cocktail specials all weekend. Special...
Mano Deli

Mano Deli

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:30 AM

Manifold Heights

Delivering the tastiest toasties and sangas in Geelong, head to Mano Deli on Shannon Avenue in Manifold Heights to appease ravenous all-day hunger. This local deli, café, wine and craft beer mercha...
For the ultimate expression of what a combination of Modern Australian cuisine and artistic ambience should be, head to Rustic Ram Café Bar & Restaurant on Wallace Street in Meredith. Strip back th...
Mavs Greek Restaurant

Mavs Greek Restaurant

Greek   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Geelong

MOTHER'S DAY AT VIC BEST GREEK RESTAURANTGreek Feast for MUMCelebrate Mother's Day at Mavs Greek Restaurant with a feast that highlights the finest chargrilled meats and fresh seafood, all seasoned with rich, authentic Greek flavours. From tender cuts of la...
$5 Taco Tuesday$5 Tacos (and more)Taco Tuesday Returns to Geelong ?? Join El Santo Mexican this April as Taco Tuesday makes its comeback, kicking off on 31 March (Taco Day). Enjoy some of the best taco deals in Geelong, inclu...
The Q Train

The Q Train

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

Drysdale

The Q Train on Station Street in Drysdale is a standout experience - a fine dining restaurant aboard a restored heritage train that journeys along the Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queensc...
Felix
12 Chef Hat Award
Emerge

Emerge

Steak   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Geelong

12 Chef Hat Award
The Pantry at Bellevue on Pakington Street in Geelong West is a haven of warmth and charm, where modern style meets homely comfort. Sunlight filters through wide windows, spilling across rustic woo...
Cafe Go

Cafe Go

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

Geelong

Café Go, located in the vibrant suburb of Geelong in Victoria, captures the essence of a modern Australian café while embracing a welcoming atmosphere. With a menu that celebrates fresh, locally so...
Starting out as a market stall selling produce that had been ‘picked and nicked’ from local farms, PikNik on Queenscliff Road in Swan Bay is now a well-loved dining destination for locals and visit...