Northern Ground

Best Known For

Moules Mariniere: Portarlington mussels, Chardonnay, jersey butter and sea salt sourdough.

Embracing northern English roots and local seasonal produce, Northern Ground on Main Street in Bairnsdale dishes up big flavours in stylish, modern surrounds. This trendy restaurant sets a relaxed dining mood with cool green feature walls, blond wood floors and striking artwork, ideal for enjoying plates celebrating the Gippsland food bowl. Chef Rob Turner hails from Leeds and incorporates traditional English dishes with a modern twist into a European-style bistro menu, with tempters like pork rillette, sea salt Marroo grape and fennel toast and pickles to start. Delve into beef rib eye, roasted bone marrow, beef dripping pressed potato, barbequed broccolini and horseradish sauce; or warmed flora and funghi mushrooms, garden herbs, whipped goats’ cheese, brioche croutons and salsa verde.