Must-see restaurants in Phillip Island

  • Bani's Kitchen

    Phillip Island

    Chef Manpreet Singh Tung seems an unlikely candidate to be operating this place, as his cooking pedigree includes stints with acclaimed chefs Guy Grossi…

  • Nordic Kantine

    Phillip Island

    Moving from the Baltic Sea island of Bornholm to this island on the other side of the globe was a major step for the family who runs this friendly cafe,…

  • Saltwater

    Phillip Island

    Enjoy a craft beer and pizza straight from the wood-fired oven in this cavernous glass shed on the Newhaven jetty, or instead dine on a steak or seafood…

  • Grenache Wine Bar

    Phillip Island

    One of the few eateries on the island that stays open till late, this attractive wine bar is a popular choice after the Penguin Parade (book ahead). At…

  • BEANd

    Phillip Island

    On the mainland side of the bridge heading into Phillip Island is this vibrant and friendly little cafe serving top-notch pour-over, espresso and cold…

  • Youki's

    Phillip Island

    Forget the greasy fish and chip shops that are found everywhere in Cowes – the best fast food in town is served at this spick and span Japanese joint…

  • Cape Kitchen

    Phillip Island

    Book a window table so that you can admire the ocean vistas while enjoying the contemporary bistro food served at the island's most fashionable dining…

  • Island Food Store

    Phillip Island

    Owner Elisabeth makes all the food on offer at this cute cafe behind a parking lot on Chapel Street, and her soups, pastas and salads are a good lunch…

  • Café Lugano

    Phillip Island

    One of the few decent cafes along Cowes' main strip is this teensy hole-in-the-wall, which serves coffee made with Zest single-origin beans. There's a…

  • Phillip Island Winery

    Phillip Island

    The vines here are solely for show – this is a winery that doesn't produce its own tipples, instead functioning as a restaurant and gift shop. It's a good…

  • Harry's on the Esplanade

    Phillip Island

    The food at Harry's can be a bit hit and miss, but it's the only restaurant in Cowes to have a licence to purchase seafood directly from the local boats…

  • Waterboy Cafe

    Phillip Island

    Here's our advice: to open a successful Melbourne-style cafe outside the city, you need to get coffee, food and service right. Sadly, this new addition to…

  • Fig & Olive

    Phillip Island

    It's hard to conceive of more inept service than that on offer during our recent visit to this noisy bistro. The food (wood-fired pizzas and Mediterranean…

  • Sundazed Cafe @ Garage 117

    Phillip Island

    Outdoor tables and a retro lounge with a wood-fired heater and old couches are on offer here, but the surroundings could be a lot cleaner.

  • Madcowes

    Phillip Island

    Ever-bustling, this downmarket cafe opposite the main beach is a reliable if uninspired breakfast and lunch stop.