Captain's Galley

Great Ocean Road


Sharing space with the Portland Maritime Discovery Centre, directly overlooking the ocean, this cafe boasts unquestionably the best view in town. Its highlights are the fresh, locally caught seafood, including fish and chips and salt-and-pepper squid, as well as the range of salads. It's licensed if you're after a drink.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Great Ocean Road attractions

1. Portland Maritime Discovery Centre

0.01 MILES

Visit for excellent displays on shipwrecks and Portland's whaling history. Other highlights include a sperm-whale skeleton that washed ashore, a giant…

2. Historic Waterfront

0.45 MILES

The grassy precinct overlooking the harbour has several heritage bluestone buildings. The Customs House (1850) is still a working office, but on weekdays…

3. History House

0.47 MILES

Located in the former town hall (1863), this interesting museum details Portland's rich colonial and maritime history. There's also info on the drama…

4. Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum

0.55 MILES

Set in a massive shed decorated with motor paraphernalia is this car enthusiast's dream, featuring 40 vintage and classic Australian and international…

5. Botanical Gardens

0.59 MILES

The third-oldest botanical gardens in Victoria (behind those in Melbourne and Geelong), this peaceful spot is a lovely place to stroll or enjoy a picnic…

6. Portland Cable Tram

0.66 MILES

This restored 1886 cable tram (now diesel powered) does four to five trips a day, plying a circular 7.4km route on a track laid in 2002 that links the…

7. Whale-Watching Platform

0.85 MILES

Set along the Great South West Walk is this superb purpose-built whale-viewing platform that looks out to stupendous views of the ocean. Free mounted…

8. World War II Memorial Lookout

0.85 MILES

While the old water tower (c 1932) houses an interesting WWII collection donated by locals, it's of most interest for its commanding 360-degree views of…