Great Ocean Road
No longer doing pizzas, the new owners of this iconic Jan Juc surfer hangout now cover both ends of the spectrum: healthy and not-so healthy. At one end…
Must-see restaurants in Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road
Bringing some contemporary style to PC's main strip is this tasteful little cafe-provedore, with a tasty menu of gourmet breakfast and brunch dishes made…
Port Fairy
One of Port Fairy's best places for seafood, the Irish-owned Blakes has a cosy atmosphere, set in a former stables and with a roaring fireplace in winter…
Great Ocean Road
Modern and stylish, this cafe is run by a well-travelled couple and is popular for all-day breakfast rolls, including the signature 'Mr T & Me', with…
Port Fairy
Bringing some much-needed colour and flair to Port Fairy's austere bluestone buildings is this modern taqueria decked out with vibrant mosaics and Frida…
Bellarine Peninsula
Overlooking the olive groves at Lighthouse, Merne occupies the former space of acclaimed restaurant Loam, so it has big shoes to fill. But its head chef …
Geelong
Down a leafy side road, light and airy Newfolk is set in a heritage art-deco building with a small courtyard. The seasonal menu packs plenty of flavour,…
Geelong
The offspring of the former Elk Horn Roadhouse on the Bellarine is this equally popular spot in Geelong's city centre. Most dishes on the original menu…
Warrnambool
Directly on the Hopkins River, this 1885 heritage-listed boathouse does a seasonal menu featuring the likes of Portland flake and chips, beef rendang and…
Great Ocean Road
An essential stop for those with a sweet tooth is this chocolatier 15km from the Twelve Apostles. Sample handmade Belgian chocolates or try one of its…
Bellarine Peninsula
Occupying a prime location at the town's iconic bridge, this attractive weatherboard cafe does quality coffees to start the day. Food-wise, expect green…
Great Ocean Road
This old weatherboard house on The Esplanade harks back to a time when Torquay was simple – which isn't to say its meals aren't modern. Fill up on smoked…
Bellarine Peninsula
Run by an Italian-Aussie husband-and-wife team, this authentic gelateria offers a range of delicious seasonal, homemade flavours as well as popsicles,…
Bellarine Peninsula
All aboard the Q Train! Enjoy a six-course degustation menu of local produce and drinks while chugging along the Bellarine rail line in a historic train…
Geelong
In a seriously awesome location at the end of Cunningham Pier, this vibrant and breezy restaurant specialises in Asian street-food dishes. Otherwise, stop…
Great Ocean Road
Apostle Whey Cheese offers free tastings of delectable, award-winning blue cheeses, bries, cow's-milk feta and gumtree-smoked cheddar on its dairy farm…
Great Ocean Road
An old potato shed converted into a rustic cafe, NouriShed serves sourdough toasties, pies and burgers, along with fair-trade coffee. Scattered about are…
Great Ocean Road
This cosy taqueria does authentic soft corn-tortilla tacos, pulled-pork quesadillas and vegan burritos with smoky chipotle mayo. All go beautifully with…
Bellarine Peninsula
In a wonderful light-filled space with a glowing fire in winter and an inviting garden courtyard for sunny days, this is a great choice for breakfast or…
Great Ocean Road
Catch the sea breeze while digging into authentic thin-crust pizzas, washed down by a craft beer, and enjoying ocean views from the front terrace. There's…
Great Ocean Road
Channelling Frida Kahlo's blue house is this charming weatherboard decorated with vibrant furniture and cactus pot plants. It does authentic street-style…
Great Ocean Road
Sharing space with the Torquay Angling Club right on the sand, this kiosk is just the place for hungry beachgoers to recharge, with homemade sausage rolls…
Warrnambool
A hipster-centric deli doing the likes of smoked bacon and poached eggs with sriracha mayo for brekkie, and slow-cooked lamb-shoulder tacos or gourmet…
Bellarine Peninsula
An attractive little cafe with concertina doors opening to the main street, Grow does a tasty, fresh brunch menu of homemade ricotta hotcakes, spicy…
Great Ocean Road
Part of the home-grown Quiksilver brand, this flagship surf shop has a cool rooftop cafe-bar that screens surf vids while you feast on flathead-tail tacos…
Bellarine Peninsula
Duck in for one of the regular winners of Australia's best pie; go the jumbo chunky beef, country lamb and rosemary, or a seasonal game pie such as the…
Bellarine Peninsula
The grande dame of Queenscliff dining: on Friday and Saturday evenings Vue Grand's stately dining room serves up fabulous multi-course banquets (two-…
Port Fairy
Set up by some local lads, this smart cafe features a refined decor of polished floorboards, subway tiles and an open fireplace. The brunch menu ranges…
Great Ocean Road
Worth a stop for its homemade pork-and-fennel sausage rolls, as well as pies and pulled-pork rolls. There's plenty of local produce on offer, as well as…
Port Fairy
Cobb's has a great selection of homemade pies, including seafood and gourmet varieties. It's also known for its French vanilla slice and home-baked bread…
Great Ocean Road
Housed in the original bluestone watchkeeper's house, across from the harbour, is one of Portland's best spots for hearty cooked breakfasts, loaded salad…
Great Ocean Road
Portland's best pub for a cold beer and a feed is this historic hotel that's most popular for its $10 counter lunches. There's also its more upmarket…
Great Ocean Road
This appealing provedore on Forrest's main strip has house-made pies, toasties and excellent coffee roasted in nearby Apollo Bay. They also have basic…
Great Ocean Road
A local favourite for its innovative menu, good coffee, breakfast bagels, lobster rolls (in summer), Wagyu-beef burgers and chargrilled squid. Add a…
Geelong
In a cool little pocket of Geelong's CBD, this hip cantina does Mexican street food: soft-shell corn tacos, slow-cooked-beef burritos, Mexican beers,…
Great Ocean Road
Set up in a weatherboard cottage, this is easily Lorne's best spot for authentic thin-crust pizza.
Great Ocean Road
At this lovely garden cafe owned by Schulz Organic Farms, a fourth-generation German cheesemaker, you can do a free tasting of its organic cheeses, or…
Warrnambool
Likely not much has changed at this burger joint since it opened in 1949, with Laminex tables, wood-panelled walls and classic milkshakes served in…
Warrnambool
Parked outside the Fletcher Jones Market is this cool little caravan doing great coffee and toasties. In summer it sets up a garden bar from 3pm Sundays.
Warrnambool
Upbeat, earthy and friendly, with a massive menu covering the globe. There are plenty of enticing all-day breakfast options, too, and the sunny courtyard…
