Great Ocean Road
Regarded as one of Australia's best restaurants, Brae was established in 2012 by acclaimed chef Dan Hunter, who made his name at Dunkeld's Royal Mail…
Must-see restaurants in Great Ocean Road
Geelong
Creating a buzz among food lovers is this latest venture by lauded chef (and local boy) Aaron Turner. The set tasting menus change on a whim,…
Great Ocean Road
This outstanding modern Greek taverna is a Great Ocean Road institution that balances fine dining with a relaxed coastal approach. Meze such as seared…
Great Ocean Road
With its unbeatable foreshore location, here life is literally a beach, especially with a cold drink in hand. Cafe-style breakfasts and lunches hit the…
Great Ocean Road
One of Melbourne's hottest restaurants has gone for a sea change: setting up on the ground floor of the Lorne pub, MoVida has brought its authentic…
Great Ocean Road
At the time of research Anglesea's finest restaurant was in the process of relocating to a new address, but in the meantime they've just launched Fish by…
Port Fairy
Moving in late 2018 into historic Seacombe House – an esteemed address home to Port Fairy's premier fine dining over the years – is this acclaimed…
Bellarine Peninsula
Directly overlooking the confluence of river and ocean, this glassed-in weatherboard cafe-bar sits on a jetty over the water. Breakfast runs the full…
Bellarine Peninsula
Run by husband and wife Nick and Hong, this vibrant eatery on the main strip does fragrant Vietnamese salads, hearty bowls of pho, bánh mì and barbecued…
Great Ocean Road
Simon and Kara from Bespoke Harvest in Forrest have relocated to Birregurra to set up their new venture along the town's main drag. Its innovative, daily…
Bellarine Peninsula
The oldest and most renowned winery on the Bellarine is this world-class outfit that produces some wonderful cool-climate reds and whites, as well as a…
Great Ocean Road
From the same family that ran Kosta – a much-loved Lorne restaurant – comes this smart taverna that occupies the same location where it all started in…
Great Ocean Road
In the old post office is this seafront cottage cafe with wooden floorboards, art on the walls, an open fireplace and a vintage record player spinning…
Bellarine Peninsula
With beautiful water views that stretch as far as the You Yangs and Melbourne's skyline, Jack Rabbit is undoubtedly one of Victoria's most scenic wineries…
Port Fairy
This historic building, once used by a coffin maker, is now well regarded for traditional thin-crust pizzas, cooked in an open kitchen and wolfed down on…
Chris’s Beacon Point Restaurant
Great Ocean Road
Feast on memorable ocean views, deliciously fresh seafood and Greek-influenced dishes at Chris' hilltop fine-dining sanctuary among the treetops…
Great Ocean Road
Views just don't get any better than this: plonked directly on the beach, this cafe serves up homemade sausage rolls, fresh fish and chips, single-origin…
Great Ocean Road
The guys from Portland's stylish Margaret & Agnes have opened a second venture within the lighthouse precinct, offering a similar menu of quality homemade…
Great Ocean Road
This well-loved general store has provisions and groceries, but it's most noteworthy for its contemporary indoor-outdoor cafe-bar. With polished-concrete…
Great Ocean Road
This health-conscious cafe has a prime location on the foreshore and a menu loaded with superfoods, protein balls, salads, vegan and paleo dishes, and…
Geelong
A fixture along Little Malop is this welcoming diner specialising in authentic Nashville chicken. Choose from a menu of wings, tenders or dark meats – or…
Geelong
Geelong's developing food scene is moving out into the 'burbs. In the residential neighbourhood of Belmont, this French cafe-restaurant offers classic…
Great Ocean Road
A tasteful cafe in a modern architecturally designed space, Platypi has a prime location overlooking the bush where you can enjoy its delectable homemade…
Geelong
Esteemed Sydney chef Peter Conistis' first venture south of the border is within Geelong's heritage bluestone customs house on the waterfront. He brings…
Port Fairy
While Port Fairy may still miss its acclaimed fine-dining restaurant, Fen, the good news is that the owners Kirstyn and Ryan are back, and this time they…
Geelong
One of only two Geelong restaurants to earn a prestigious Good Food Guide chef's hat, unassuming Tulip delivers a gastronomic experience with its mix of…
Geelong
Tucked just off Pakington St, Box Office is a standout along a celebrated cafe strip. Amid industrial decor featuring handmade furniture, it serves a…
Bellarine Peninsula
In a rustic purpose-built shed overlooking the vines, this popular cellar door does free tastings of its cool-climate wines. It also makes a decent beer…
Bellarine Peninsula
Come for breakfast or dinner inside this lovely heritage home, or outside on the pretty garden deck. For dinner choose from a daily seasonal menu that may…
Geelong
Bringing a taste of fine dining to Little Malop is this Ligurian-inspired trattoria, which hasn't missed a beat since relocating from its acclaimed…
Great Ocean Road
This tiny cafe at the historic swing bridge (c 1934) has an appealing retro vibe. It's the place for single-origin coffee to go with a brioche filled with…
Great Ocean Road
Overlooking the Anglesea River is this spruced-up weatherboard that exudes a nostalgic endless-summer beach vibe. It's best known for smoky flame-grilled…
Bellarine Peninsula
With outstanding views of the bay and surrounding vineyards, Terindah produces some of the region's best pinot noir, to go with quality cuisine. Head…
Bellarine Peninsula
Not your ordinary takeaway barbecue-chook joint, the 'chicken shop' is straight outta Louisiana, with buffalo wings, pulled-pork rolls, slow-cooked…
Great Ocean Road
Soak up Aireys' seafaring atmosphere at this teahouse set within a historic weatherboard cottage a few steps from the lighthouse. Stop by for morning or…
Great Ocean Road
Anglesea's dining scene just got a little hotter with the arrival of this spicy-chicken joint from Geelong. Opening in late 2018, its speciality is…
Geelong
Here at Bistrot St Jean they manage to pull off the Parisian theme, creating a delightful sense of joie de vivre minus stuffiness or tackiness. The menu…
Great Ocean Road
Long-established Truffles does the lot: hearty breakfasts, homemade pies (go the beef rendang), pizza in the evenings, Southeast Asian curries, barramundi…
Great Ocean Road
This rustic-chic cafe has the best vegetarian food in town, offering nasi goreng or mushroom ragout with poached egg for brekkie, and chunky homemade…
Bellarine Peninsula
Run by Italian-Australian owner Annie is this delightfully cluttered temple to food, with shelves crammed with quality goods. Peruse the drool-inducing…
