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Great Ocean Road Restaurants With Onsite Parking

Proudfoots by the River

Proudfoots by the River

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

Warrnambool

A TASTE OF NATIVE AUSTRALIAN CUISINE Book your table nowProudfoots By The River is a unique dining experience set in a historic boathouse. Talented chef, Jack Gleeson, combines local produce and clever use of native Australian ingredients to create a me...
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...
Gypsy Burger

Gypsy Burger

Burger   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Torquay

Happy HourEvery WeekendHappy Hour this weekend from 3 pm-5 pm Saturday and Sunday -1/2 price wings -$5 wines -$4 pots -$12 cocktail special -$10 Aperol spritz. Live music both days. Book your table today online or by cal...
"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 ...
"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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Sleek, stylish & quietly sophisticated, the Water Table Restaurant, located at Sebel Deep Blue, offers something special. Appropriately named after the underlying geothermal water, the magnificent ...
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...
Fisho's Torquay

Fisho's Torquay

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Torquay

Samesyn 2.0

Samesyn 2.0

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

Torquay

Whether you’re a guest of Waves Luxury Suites, a Port Campbell resident or just touring the Great Ocean Road, Waves Cafe Bar & Restaurant on Lord Street is a local spot worth checking out. Modern c...
Merrijig Kitchen

Merrijig Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Port Fairy

Macey's Bistro

Macey's Bistro

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Warrnambool

Gordon Hotel Portland

Gordon Hotel Portland

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Portland

Overlooking the scenic Portland Harbour, The Gordon Hotel is the premier entertainment venue in Portland and is proud to be the establishment with the longest running liquor license in Victorian hi...
The Coast

The Coast

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Anglesea