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East Gippsland (Lakes & Wilderness) Restaurants

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 11:00 AM

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...
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...
Sardine Dining

Sardine Dining

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Paynesville

13 Chef Hat Award
Kalimna Hotel

Kalimna Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Kalimna

The Churchill Hotel

The Churchill Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Churchill

Sodafish

Sodafish

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Lakes Entrance

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 ...
Jarrods Bakery

Jarrods Bakery

Bakery   $$$$$   Open Now

Bairnsdale