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Great Ocean Road Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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Pond Cafe

Pond Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Torquay

Simple Moments, Great FoodEat, Sip, UnwindAt Pond Cafe, we’re all about good food, great coffee, and easy coastal living. Just moments from the beach, we serve fresh, flavour-packed breakfast and lunch in a relaxed, welcoming space. Whethe...
Rocky Road Festival1-31 MayThe talented Chocolatiers at The Chocolateries will take this Aussie favourite to all new heights with 31 different flavours to pick and mix, rocky road desserts and ice creams to enjoy, plus hoste...
Bohemia Cafe & Bar

Bohemia Cafe & Bar

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Warrnambool

Warrnambool’s Favourite Café ExperienceCoffee, Community & CoastWelcome to Bohemia Café & Bar, our cosy coastal haven in Warrnambool. Your spot for great coffee, fresh breakfast and lunch with seasonal, locally sourced produce and vibrant, flavour-packed dishes...
Thelo Gyros and Bar

Thelo Gyros and Bar

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Torquay

Share a passion for Greek cuisine that is fresh and full of flavour at Thelo Gyros & Bar on Bell Street in Torquay. No trip down the Great Ocean Road is complete without a stop at Thelo to refuel a...
Tilly Divine

Tilly Divine

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Warrnambool

Set along Liebig Street in Warrnambool, Tilly Divine Kitchen & Bar offers a relaxed yet stylish dining experience at the end of the Great Ocean Road. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, it’s a vers...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Seafood"
Blakes Restaurant

Blakes Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Port Fairy

There’s something fishy going on at Blakes Restaurant on Bank Street in Port Fairy. Cosily nestled in the historic Dublin House, Blakes is the local go-to spot for sparkling fresh seafood and a rel...
Handcrafted with passion on Great Ocean Road in Aireys Inlet, Pasta di Puglia celebrates the true spirit of Italian pasta making. This artisan pasta producer creates fresh pasta daily, honouring tr...
Located on Great Ocean Road in Anglesea, Akuna Anglesea is a relaxed coastal dining spot where café culture meets Italian-inspired fare. Just moments from the beach, it’s a versatile destination fo...
Shelter Cafe Apollo Bay

Shelter Cafe Apollo Bay

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Apollo Bay

On Hardy Street in Apollo Bay, Shelter Cafe is a soulful, family-run café set inside one of the town’s oldest heritage homes. Part café, part community space, Shelter champions real food made entir...
Your New Favourite Value Packed MealPerfect for 1-4 peopleFeeding a crowd or planning an easy dinner? Sea View Indian Restaurant has you covered with value-packed meal deals made for sharing. From the classic Butter Chicken combo with rice, naan and pappa...
Clock by the Bay

Clock by the Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Portland

Housed in the original Post Office, Clock by the Bay on Cliff Street in Portland delivers Modern Australian cuisine to locals and visitors to the Great Ocean Road area. Settle in with a glass of lo...
Charlies on East is a charming restaurant located in the picturesque coastal town of Port Fairy, along Victoria's Great Ocean Road. This eatery offers a delightful array of modern Australian cuisin...
The Mill

The Mill

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Port Fairy

Modern Australian FlavoursLively TwistLocated in Melbourne’s bustling Hardware Lane, The Mill Restaurant offers a stylish two-level dining experience with a modern Australian menu and an à la carte and tapas-style selection. Its baseme...
Margaret & Agnes

Margaret & Agnes

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Portland

No trip to Portland is complete without a coffee stop and bite to eat at Margaret & Agnes café on Bentinck Street. Soak up all the Great Ocean Road has to offer alfresco while sipping a brew of cho...
Samesyn 2.0

Samesyn 2.0

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Torquay

13 Chef Hat Award
Ipsos

Ipsos

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Lorne

12 Chef Hat Award
Set on Pertobe Road, Warrnambool, Simon’s Waterfront captures the easy elegance of coastal dining on the city’s picturesque foreshore. With sweeping water views and a relaxed, sunlit atmosphere, it...
Take a trip along Great Ocean Road to find Warrnambool’s most famous family dining destination, Images Restaurant on Liebig Street. Nestled in a beautiful heritage building in the heart of the city...
Bahloo

Bahloo

Cafe      Opens at 7:30 AM

Portland

Cafe El Nido

Cafe El Nido

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Torquay

No trip along Great Ocean Road is complete without a stop at Café El Nido on Fischer Street in Torquay. Inspired by a favourite hideaway in the Philippines, this locally-loved eatery offers a cosy,...