The Great Ocean Road offers a diverse culinary scene, ranging from casual cafes and bakeries to fine dining experiences, often with a strong focus on fresh, local produce and seafood.
Cuisine: Modern Australian, Farm-to-table
Inland from the coast, Brae offers a refined dining experience on an organic farm. The evolving degustation menu showcases produce directly from the farm and local surrounds, presenting a unique and immersive culinary journey. It stands out as one of Australia's top restaurants.
Price: AUD 300+ per person
Getting There: Requires driving to Birregurra; approximately 30-40 minutes inland from Lorne or Apollo Bay. No public transport.
Cuisine: Southern European, Seafood
High above the Great Ocean Road in the Otways, this restaurant has been a consistent dining choice since 1979. It features Southern European cuisine, highlighting fresh, local seafood. Diners enjoy spectacular views along with their meal.
Price: AUD 50-100+ per person
Getting There: A short drive from Apollo Bay via Skenes Creek Road. Best accessed by car.
Cuisine: Bakery, Australian
This bakery in Apollo Bay is known for its handmade pies, pasties, and sausage rolls, especially the unique scallop pie. It also offers fresh sandwiches, rolls, and cakes, with gluten-free and vegan options. It is a reliable choice for a quick, satisfying bite.
Price: AUD 5-20 per person
Getting There: Located centrally in Apollo Bay, easily accessible on foot or by car.
Cuisine: Seafood, Fish and Chips
Right on the Apollo Bay harbour, this co-op offers authentic fresh seafood. Straight from the boats, one can enjoy crispy fish and chips, tender calamari, and seasonal crayfish. It provides a simple, fresh meal with harbour views.
Price: AUD 15-30 per person
Getting There: Found on the Apollo Bay harbour, walkable from town or accessible by car.
Cuisine: Seafood, Fish and Chips (Gourmet)
In Anglesea, Fish by Moonlite elevates classic fish and chips using fresh, daily-delivered seafood. The menu, guided by a fine-dining background, offers quality seafood, including their notable fish and chips and highly-rated potato cake.
Price: AUD 20-40 per person
Getting There: Situated on the Great Ocean Road in Anglesea. Best reached by car or on foot if within Anglesea.
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