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Great Ocean Road Restaurants With Air Conditioning

Doc Hughes

Doc Hughes

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Torquay

Midweek Dinner Special$45 Steak SpecialEvery Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night indulge in our delicious steak night special! On offer is a 250G Scotch Fillet, your choice of sauce and side, a glass of wine or beer and a Creme Brulee...
Simon's Waterfront

Simon's Waterfront

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Warrnambool

Warrnambool's dramatic coastline forms the spectacular backdrop to Simon's Waterfront restaurant on Pertobe Road. Nestled atop Warrnambool Surf Lifesaving Club, this idyllic location presents diner...
Noodledoof Brewing Co

Noodledoof Brewing Co

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Koroit

Named after the owners' nicknames, head to Noodledoof Brewing Co on Commercial Road in Koroit for all things beer and pub fare. This rustic brewpub and distillery on Great Ocean Road, housed in a f...
Soak up a rustic vibe at Mod Oz venue Salt Café and Restaurant on Liebig Street in Warrnambool. Exposed brick, blond wood, wine barrels and an eclectic mix of artwork make this casually chic eatery...
"One of Australia's Best"
Brae

Brae

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Birregurra

18 Chef Hat Award
Take the scenic route through Birregurra, along Cape Otway Road, south of Geelong in Victoria, to arrive at renowned restaurant Brae, perched hillside amongst 20 acres of lush organic farmland and ...
"Breakfast Taco"
Locally-loved Bohemia Café & Bar on Kepler Street is the place to go in Warrnambool for a caffeine fix and fare with flair. This warm and inviting diner greets guests with a cottage-style façade, w...
Take a trip along Great Ocean Road to find Warrnambool’s most famous family dining destination, Images Restaurant on Liebig Street. Nestled in a beautiful heritage building in the heart of the city...
Kuya

Kuya

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Torquay

Watch surfboards being created, or check out the waves while enjoying a bite to eat at Kuya on Baines Crescent in Torquay. Nestled in South Coast Surfboards along Great Ocean Road, this café delive...
THE VICTORIA HOTEL Port Fairy offers impressive spaces and exciting menu options to suit any occasion. Our historic Drill Hall is a contemporary and unique room perfect for your wedding, party or n...
Sleek, stylish & quietly sophisticated, the Water Table Restaurant, located at Sebel Deep Blue, offers something special. Appropriately named after the underlying geothermal water, the magnificent ...
Bojangles Pizza Restaurant

Bojangles Pizza Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Warrnambool

The Whalers Hotel

The Whalers Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Warrnambool

Samesyn 2.0

Samesyn 2.0

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Torquay

Pippies by the Bay

Pippies by the Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Warrnambool

Located at the Flagstaff Hill visitor's centre, Pippies by the Bay offers locals and tourists alike a place to dine with a panorama over Warrnambool's dazzling bay. Relax with friends in a warm atm...
The Torquay Hotel is a multi-faceted venue, located in the heart of Torquay, right at the start of the Great Ocean Road. Their bistro offers mouth-watering meals at fabulous prices. With the flat s...
Casalingo

Casalingo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Apollo Bay

Tucked away down a side street, Casalingo is a well kept secret amongst the locals of Apollo Bay – but it’s what’s inside that is truly hard to keep quiet. Smart set décor of chandeliers, linen tab...
Pearl

Pearl

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Torquay