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Great Ocean Road Restaurants Serving Lunch

Margaret & Agnes

Margaret & Agnes

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00: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...
Love House

Love House

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Anglesea

Share Plates, Sunshine and Ocean Views Come Join UsThis spread is waiting for you, grab your fam and head down to Love House today. To book your table, call (03) 5263 2454.
The Perch at Lavers Hill

The Perch at Lavers Hill

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Lavers Hill

Plan your Perfect WeddingEnquire nowWeddings at The Perch are designed to provide a complete and memorable experience for couples and their guests. From our picturesque setting of The Perch, surrounded by natural beauty to our dedica...
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...
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...
"One of Australia's Best"
Brae

Brae

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00: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 ...
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...
Italo's Pizza

Italo's Pizza

International   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00: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...
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   $$$$$   Open Now

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,...
Kuya

Kuya

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00:AM

Torquay

Watch surfboards being created, or check out the waves while enjoying a bite to eat at Kuya on Baines Crescent in Torquay. Nestled in South Coast Surfboards along Great Ocean Road, this café delive...
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...
Proudfoots by the River

Proudfoots by the River

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Warrnambool

Nestled in a historic boathouse on the banks of the majestic Hopkins River, Proudfoots by the River offers Warrnambool’s only on-the-water dining experience. Take in picturesque views while enjoyin...
The Whalers Hotel

The Whalers Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00:AM

Warrnambool

Samesyn

Samesyn

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

Torquay

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...
Pond Cafe

Pond Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Torquay

Wander up from the surf at Torquay Beach for a caffeine fix and bite to eat at Pond Café on The Esplanade. Welcoming surfers, locals and visitors alike with cheery planter boxes full of red geraniu...
Set in a lovingly restored historic Victorian building in Warrnambool, Quorum Restaurant is a dining venue reflecting the spirit of a bygone era. Styled after gentlemen’s clubs of 19th Century Lond...