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Great Ocean Road Restaurants With Child Friendly

Simon's Waterfront

Simon's Waterfront

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Seafood"
Blakes Restaurant

Blakes Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:30 PM

Port Fairy

There’s something fishy going on at Blakes Restaurant on Bank Street in Port Fairy. Cosily nestled in the historic Dublin House, Blakes is the local go-to spot for sparkling fresh seafood and a rel...
Gypsy Burger

Gypsy Burger

Burger   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Torquay

Not just a burger restaurant!Contact us Today!Our journey actually began 9 years ago as a mobile catering & food truck operation offering a huge range of canapes and desserts in addition to our burger offering. We have just added a third truck...
Doc Hughes

Doc Hughes

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Torquay

Paying homage to the rich history of the building and bringing a new dining experience to Torquay, Doc Hughes on The Esplanade delivers fresh food made with passion. Nestled on the shore of Torquay...
Margaret & Agnes

Margaret & Agnes

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Portland

No trip to Portland is complete without a coffee stop and bite to eat at Margaret & Agnes café on Bentinck Street. Soak up all the Great Ocean Road has to offer alfresco while sipping a brew of cho...
Clock by the Bay

Clock by the Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 9:00 AM

Portland

Housed in the original Post Office, Clock by the Bay on Cliff Street in Portland delivers Modern Australian cuisine to locals and visitors to the Great Ocean Road area. Settle in with a glass of lo...
Ipsos

Ipsos

Greek   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Lorne

12 Chef Hat Award
HugSiam Thai

HugSiam Thai

Thai   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Torquay

No trip down the Great Ocean Road is complete without a meal at HugSiam Thai restaurant on Pearl Street in Torquay. A full glass frontage provides an abundance of natural light to this bright and b...
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...
"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...
Cafe El Nido

Cafe El Nido

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Torquay

No trip along Great Ocean Road is complete without a stop at Café El Nido on Fischer Street in Torquay. Inspired by a favourite hideaway in the Philippines, this locally-loved eatery offers a cosy,...
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 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...
Look for the glowing blue neon sign on Liebig Street in Warrnambool to find Bojangles Pizza Restaurant. This well-loved Italian local dining destination oozes Tuscan charm, with a terracotta fronta...
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 Thu 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   $$$$$   Open Now

Torquay

Set in a lovingly restored historic Victorian building in Warrnambool, Quorum Restaurant is a dining venue reflecting the spirit of a bygone era. Styled after gentlemen’s clubs of 19th Century Lond...