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Great Ocean Road Restaurants Serving Lunch

A TASTE OF NATIVE AUSTRALIAN CUISINE Book your table nowProudfoots By The River is a unique dining experience set in a historic boathouse. Talented chef, Jack Gleeson, combines local produce and clever use of native Australian ingredients to create a me...
Art Reach Gallery Cafe

Art Reach Gallery Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:00 AM

Beech Forest

Surrounded by rainforest and waterfalls in the historic timber town of Beech Forest, head to Art Reach Gallery Café on Southorn Street. This studio, gallery and café celebrates artists from the Otw...
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...
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...
For gourmet pizza to tempt all tastes on Great Ocean Road, head to Akuna Anglesea Pizza, Bar & Restaurant to appease ravenous hunger. This Surf Coast family-owned and operated dining destination si...
Relax with sights and sounds of nature at Emu Café at Wildlife Wonders on Great Ocean Road in a lovely tranquil setting just away from the hustle and bustle of Apollo Bay. The ideal spot for meetin...
Pond Cafe

Pond Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

Torquay

Breakfast & Lunch All Day Order Online Want to skip the queue and enjoy our delicious menu, place your order online now!
Allee Espresso

Allee Espresso

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

Warrnambool

Tucked away in Dispensary Lane, discerning Warrnambool foodies head to hidden gem Allee Espresso for great coffee, friendly staff and fare with flair. A modest façade of exposed brick gives way to ...
Whether dining out for a special occasion or just needing a break from cooking, Gregory's Café-Restaurant on Bank Street in Port Fairy is a well-loved local eatery. A simple, yet chic décor with ha...
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...
Thai@Dunes Restaurant

Thai@Dunes Restaurant

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Torquay

Lunch SpecialsTuesday - Sunday Join at Thai@Dunes Restaurant for our delicious lunch specials - available Tuesday - Sunday. Book Now!
Have you popped into harbour lights lately?Call us today!We have so many options for breakfast lunch and dinner available come in and say hello. We are open 7 days a week from 6am! Give us a call on 03 5523 2175
Margaret & Agnes

Margaret & Agnes

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...
Gypsy Burger

Gypsy Burger

Burger   $$$$$   Open Now

Torquay

Not just a burger restaurant!Food Truck CateringOur 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...
The Perch at Lavers Hill
Enjoy breathtaking views, feed native birds or take a stroll through the gardens at destination restaurant The Perch Lavers Hill on Great Ocean Road. Creating an experience beyond the ordinary, fin...
"One of Australia's Best"
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...
Cafe El Nido

Cafe El Nido

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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,...
Kuya

Kuya

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...