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East Gippsland (Lakes & Wilderness) Restaurants

Sophisticated casual dining in a warm, inviting atmosphere is on the menu at Aroma @ Eastwood on Howitt Avenue. This cosy café oozes charm with recycled timber, potted greenery, cushions adorning b...
Waterview Bakery

Waterview Bakery

Bakery   $$$$$   Open Now

Paynesville

Sing a song of sixpence for a gourmet pie at Waterview Bakery on Esplanade in Paynesville. As the name suggests, soak up water views at this gourmet bakery while sipping a coffee alfresco and perus...
"2019 Readers' Choice - Coffee."
Funkey Monkey

Funkey Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Lakes Entrance

Linger over sumptuous fare or hold an impressive soirée at Funkey Monkey café, situated in Lakes Entrance on Victoria's south-east coast. Pop inside this locally-loved cafe on Myer Street to grab a...
Local produce, made with care and served with love, is what you’ll find on the menu at Three Double8zero Pizza Bar & Grill on The Esplanade in Paynesville. On balmy days sit alfresco and soak up th...
Pier 70

Pier 70

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Paynesville

When visiting the picturesque Esplanade of Paynesville in Victoria, be sure to call into Pier 70 restaurant and bar. A modern, coastal chic interior awaits, where high ceilings with exposed baniste...
Located in the heart of Bairnsdale is an oasis for foodies and coeliacs alike at elegant little café Paper Chase Café & Providore on Main Street. Converted from an old goods emporium, sit back agai...
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 ...
Sodafish

Sodafish

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Lakes Entrance

12 Chef Hat Award
SARDINE Eatery + Bar

SARDINE Eatery + Bar

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 2:00:PM

Paynesville

13 Chef Hat Award
Championing fresh, locally caught seafood, SARDINE Eatery + Bar on Esplanade in Paynesville reels in guests hook, line and sinker. The brainchild of former Vue de monde Chef Mark Briggs, SARDINE bo...
Amongst a 400 square kilometre network of inland waterways is Lakes Entrance, a waterfront town built on a man-made channel. Here Lakes Entrance RSL has a popular motel restaurant called The Scall...
Floating Dragon

Floating Dragon

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

Lakes Entrance

Sail away to Lakes Entrance and find a slice of Greek paradise at the Kalimna Hotel. Attracting a fun and lively crowd since 2011, the Hotel boasts an enviable setting worthy of a spot on the Greek...
The Metung Hotel

The Metung Hotel

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

Metung

No dinner Sunday, Monday & Tuesday. School holiday and public holiday extended trading times.
Froggy's Bistro

Froggy's Bistro

French      Opens at 10:00:AM

Lakes Entrance

Sophisticated casual dining is on the menu at Aroma @ Metung on Metung Road. This bright and light corner venue invites alfresco dining under the verandah at white outdoor table settings; while ind...