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Great Ocean Road Restaurants With Child Friendly

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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...
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...
Italo's Pizza

Italo's Pizza

International   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Torquay

Enjoy the little things in life at Italo’s Pizza on Gilbert Street in Torquay. Make the trip down Great Ocean Road to find this authentic pizzeria, where the walls are adorned with a mural of Venic...
Simon's Waterfront

Simon's Waterfront

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

Warrnambool

Warrnambool's dramatic coastline forms the spectacular backdrop to Simon's Waterfront restaurant on Pertobe Road. Nestled atop Warrnambool Surf Lifesaving Club, this idyllic location presents diner...
Clock by the Bay

Clock by the Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00:AM

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...
Bojangles Pizza Restaurant

Bojangles Pizza Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Warrnambool

Look for the glowing blue neon sign on Liebig Street in Warrnambool to find Bojangles Pizza Restaurant. This well-loved Italian local dining destination oozes Tuscan charm, with a terracotta fronta...
Torquay Larder

Torquay Larder

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00:AM

Torquay

Filled to the brim with gourmet goodies along with a produce-driven menu, Torquay Larder on Gilbert Street is the place to head for Campos coffee and good vibes. Find everything from fresh cheese a...
Ipsos

Ipsos

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Lorne

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HugSiam Thai

HugSiam Thai

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Torquay

No trip down the Great Ocean Road is complete without a meal at HugSiam Thai restaurant on Pearl Street in Torquay. A full glass frontage provides an abundance of natural light to this bright and b...
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...
"Breakfast Taco"
Locally-loved Bohemia Café & Bar on Kepler Street is the place to go in Warrnambool for a caffeine fix and fare with flair. This warm and inviting diner greets guests with a cottage-style façade, w...
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,...
Pippies by the Bay

Pippies by the Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Warrnambool

Located at the Flagstaff Hill visitor's centre, Pippies by the Bay offers locals and tourists alike a place to dine with a panorama over Warrnambool's dazzling bay. Relax with friends in a warm atm...
Mortadeli

Mortadeli

Deli   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00:AM

Torquay

Mortadeli is a European style deli, offering an abundance of primo flavours to the surf coast. It will be your day to day coffee stop (coffee supplied by Everyday Coffee), go-to for charcuterie, an...
Samesyn

Samesyn

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

Torquay

The Whalers Hotel

The Whalers Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00:AM

Warrnambool

Mestizo Restaurante

Mestizo Restaurante

Argentinian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 4:00:PM

Lorne

Bottega Toscana

Bottega Toscana

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Port Fairy

The Torquay Hotel is a multi-faceted venue, located in the heart of Torquay, right at the start of the Great Ocean Road. Their bistro offers mouth-watering meals at fabulous prices. With the flat s...
Casalingo

Casalingo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Apollo Bay

Tucked away down a side street, Casalingo is a well kept secret amongst the locals of Apollo Bay – but it’s what’s inside that is truly hard to keep quiet. Smart set décor of chandeliers, linen tab...