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Great Ocean Road Restaurants Serving Lunch

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Giant Lollipop Making DayLabour Day Public HolidayVisit The Chocolaterie for a Giant Lollipop making session on Monday 9th March - Labour Day Public Holiday! Get creative with the whole family in this fun and delicious chocolate experience. Choose...
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...
Pasta di Puglia

Pasta di Puglia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Aireys Inlet

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...
"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 ...
Shelter Cafe Apollo Bay

Shelter Cafe Apollo Bay

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Classic Italian DiningItalian Comfort FoodExperience our authentic Italian flavours at Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, where time-honoured recipes and quality ingredients shine. From wood-fired pizzas and fresh pasta to rich risottos, hearty m...
Meal Deals!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...
Doc Hughes

Doc Hughes

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Torquay

Cocktails by the CoastFun, Fruity & CreativeAt Doc Hughes, our cocktail menu brings together fun, fruity, and creative drinks for every mood. From tropical Mango Magic and tart Yuzu Fresh to classics like Espresso Martini, Mojito, and Old Fa...
Tucked along Warrnambool’s charming Leibig Street, Café at Provincial feels like a warm embrace from the moment you step inside. Its atmosphere blends rustic character with a touch of elegance, whe...
Set within Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs, Tides Cafe, Bar and Restaurant on Worm Bay Road in Warrnambool delivers a relaxed, coastal ambience and nourishing menu. By day, it’s a bright and welcomin...
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   $$$$$   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 11:30 AM

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...
Samesyn 2.0

Samesyn 2.0

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

Torquay

13 Chef Hat Award
Samesyn 2.0 in Torquay is a vibrant culinary gem on the scenic Great Ocean Road, offering an unforgettable Modern Australian dining experience. The restaurant boasts a stylish yet relaxed setting, ...
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...
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...
Logans Cafe Restaurant

Logans Cafe Restaurant

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Warrnambool