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Great Ocean Road Restaurants With Functions

Popular Cuisines : Modern Australian  Cafe  Pizza  Seafood  Bakery  Thai  Indian  Italian  

Double Up on Delicious 2 Pastas + Garlic BreadIt’s dinner time at Town & Country Pizza and Pasta! Treat yourself to our fantastic value deal: two large pastas served with garlic bread, perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own. Whether you’r...
True Taste of ItalyBook Now!Experience the true taste of Italy at Luigi’s Italian Restaurant. With a menu full of authentic antipasti, classic Secondi Piatti like Veal Scaloppine and Lasagna al Forno, and sides to match, ever...
"One of Australia's Best"
Brae

Brae

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

Birregurra

18 Chef Hat Award
Take the scenic route through Birregurra, along Cape Otway Road, south of Geelong in Victoria, to arrive at renowned restaurant Brae, perched hillside amongst 20 acres of lush organic farmland and ...
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...
Doc Hughes

Doc Hughes

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Torquay

Paying homage to the rich history of the building and bringing a new dining experience to Torquay, Doc Hughes on The Esplanade delivers fresh food made with passion. Nestled on the shore of Torquay...
The Mill

The Mill

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Fairy

Cocktail & Dessert nightsStarts 9th AugustThe mill by night will include house made cocktails and desserts.
Margaret & Agnes

Margaret & Agnes

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Mac's Hotel Portland

Mac's Hotel Portland

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Portland

For more than 140 years, Mac's Hotel on Bentinck Street has been delivering icy beer and pub fare with flair to Portland visitors and locals alike. No trip along the Great Ocean Road is complete wi...
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...
"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...
For gourmet pizza to tempt all tastes on Great Ocean Road, head to Akuna Restaurant Pizza, Bar & Cafe Anglesea to appease ravenous hunger. This Surf Coast family-owned and operated dining destinati...
August Trivia ChallengeFour Fridays Of LaughThe beloved August Trivia Challenge is back—four Fridays of laughs, brain-bending questions, and great prizes! Play at least 3 nights for a shot at the grand prize: a huge Noodledoof hamper. Your b...
Surrounded by rainforest and waterfalls in the historic timber town of Beech Forest, head to Art Reach Gallery Café on Southorn Street. This studio, gallery and café celebrates artists from the Otw...
Clock by the Bay
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...
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
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...
Tilly Divine

Tilly Divine

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Warrnambool

Take a trip down the scenic Great Ocean Road to find locally-loved café Tilly Divine on Liebig Street in Warrnambool. Named after a notorious Sydney crime boss who became a famous folk figure in th...
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...