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Gippsland Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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Brewery Dining ExperienceFood with Craft BrewsDiscover our hearty brewery food, perfectly paired with Gippsland-inspired beers and seasonal brews. Our menu features southern-smoked BBQ meats, artisan burgers, fresh salads and wood-fired flavou...
Serving hungry and thirsty locals for almost 150 years, Tinamba Hotel on Tinamba Seaton Road is one of Gippsland’s finest dining destinations. From the first-class ambience of the dining room, loun...
Warm Vibes & Authentic Italian CuisinePlates with FriendsExperience our modern Italian dining at Stellina in Traralgon, set in a charming heritage building that dates back to 1875. Our menu features house-made wood-fired pizzas, antipasti, fresh pasta li...
Finch Cafe

Finch Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

Traralgon

Long Lunch at Finch Cafe Available from 11.30amSettle in for a long lunch at Finch Cafe, where the menu has something for everyone. From the Gochujang Salmon Poke Bowl and slow-cooked Shoulder Salad to indulgent burgers, fresh sandos and flavou...
Paella Feast & Flamenco Show 2026Book Now!Heat things up in 2026! Brandy Creek Estate is back with our legendary All-You-Can-Eat Paella Feasts. Experience the passion of Spain with live performances by SENES Flamenco. Gather your friends a...
Located on Seymour Street in the heart of Traralgon, DOCK19 by Don Ho is a vibrant and versatile dining destination built around one simple philosophy — happiness you can taste. By day, DOCK19 tran...
Sherwood Park Orchard

Sherwood Park Orchard

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:00 AM

Bunyip

Mini High Tea for 2$50Treat yourself to a charming Mini High Tea for Two at Sherwood Park Orchard. Enjoy tea or coffee alongside a delightful selection of four sweet treats, two mini sandwiches and a freshly baked scone...
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...
The Local at Marlo

The Local at Marlo

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

Marlo

A relaxed coastal hub on Argyle Parade in Marlo, The Local at Marlo brings together café dining, fresh produce and everyday essentials in one welcoming space. Designed as a true community stop, it’...
Flavour meets creativity at locally loved Iimis Café on Seymour Street in Traralgon. This community hub first opened its doors in 1999 with a vision to create a welcoming space for all to come toge...
Tucked into the rolling countryside of Thorsons Road, Tarwin Lower, Avonleigh Farm Fine Food is an intimate, Victorian-inspired dining escape designed to delight and indulge. Set within the hosts’ ...
Cafe 3847 & Co

Cafe 3847 & Co

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:00 AM

Rosedale

Discover a quaint, cosy and unique café in the beautiful township of Rosedale at Café 3847 & Co on Prince Street. Named for the local postcode, this Gippsland dining destination is all charm with p...
Waterview Bakery

Waterview Bakery

Bakery   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:00 AM

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...
The Stables Est 1889

The Stables Est 1889

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:30 AM

Bairnsdale

Tucked away on Service Street in Bairnsdale, The Stables Est 1889 offers a character-filled escape where history and modern charm meet. Once a working stable, the beautifully restored building now ...
Lamezleighs Coffee House & Eatery

Lamezleighs Coffee House & Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

Mirboo North

Nestled along Ridgway in the charming township of Mirboo North, Lamezleighs Coffee House & Eatery radiates warmth and a sense of welcome from the moment you step inside. The air is rich with the ar...
Dal Mondo

Dal Mondo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 8:30 AM

Traralgon

Expect a taste of Italy from one family to another on the plate at Dal Mondo restaurant on Post Office Place in the heart of Traralgon. Dine alfresco in warm weather or head indoors where tantalisi...
Neilsons Kitchen on Seymour Street in Traralgon is a chic, refined dining destination that marries innovative Modern Australian cuisine with the finest Gippsland ingredients. Housed in a beautifull...
Loch & Key

Loch & Key

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Loch

Located in the picturesque Loch Village in South Gippsland, no visit to the area is complete without a pit stop at Loch & Key on vibrant Victoria Road. The ideal spot for lunch, dinner, or just an ...