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Great Ocean Road Modern Australian Restaurants

Twilight Ritual: Chef's Tasting Edition $129 pp Begin your evening at 5 pm with a seated Chef’s signature five-course tasting menu at Tides, followed by a three-hour twilight soak in the Sanctuary at the Deep Blue Hot Springs. Click on more info...
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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...
Soak up a rustic vibe at Mod Oz venue Salt Café and Restaurant on Liebig Street in Warrnambool. Exposed brick, blond wood, wine barrels and an eclectic mix of artwork make this casually chic eatery...
Noodledoof Brewing Co

Noodledoof Brewing Co

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

Koroit

Named after the owners' nicknames, head to Noodledoof Brewing Co on Commercial Road in Koroit for all things beer and pub fare. This rustic brewpub and distillery on Great Ocean Road, housed in a f...
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
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...
Proudfoots by the River

Proudfoots by the River

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

Warrnambool

THE VICTORIA HOTEL Port Fairy offers impressive spaces and exciting menu options to suit any occasion. Our historic Drill Hall is a contemporary and unique room perfect for your wedding, party or n...
Lady Vandeburg

Lady Vandeburg

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Warrnambool

Inspired by a New York socialite and burgers, Lady Vandeburg serves freak shakes and cocktail bar fare from its location perched along Timor Street in Warrnambool. Brightly glowing neon signage beh...
Bomboras Torquay
Great Ocean Road Brewhouse