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East Gippsland (Lakes & Wilderness) Restaurants

The Stables Est 1889

The Stables Est 1889

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Bairnsdale

Cafe Chez Joe

Cafe Chez Joe

International   $$$$$   Open Now

Metung

International fusion cuisine is on the menu at Café Chez Joe on Metung Road in the heart of Metung. Set sail on a culinary adventure in surrounds of banquette seating strewn with pops of colour fro...
Pier 70

Pier 70

European   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Mitchell River Tavern

Mitchell River Tavern

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bairnsdale

Located in the heart of Bairnsdale a short walk from the town centre, discover cosy country pub Mitchell River Tavern on Main Street to refuel and recharge on a journey to the high country. Expect ...
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...
Sardine Dining

Sardine Dining

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Paynesville

13 Chef Hat Award
Funkey Monkey

Funkey Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Lakes Entrance

Sodafish

Sodafish

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Lakes Entrance

A Taste of Avon

A Taste of Avon

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Stratford

OzMex Restaurant

OzMex Restaurant

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bairnsdale

No dinner Sunday, Monday & Tuesday. School holiday and public holiday extended trading times.
Bairnsdale locals drop by Mr D Food & Coffee on Main Street for an aromatic brew and café fare with flair. This corner café is bright and breezy with floor to ceiling glass frontage letting in natu...
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 ...