Warm Up with Autumn’s Best Bites
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, the Great Ocean Road region is a haven of cosy dining experiences. From hearty, flavourful meals to rich seasonal produce and warming wines, autumn is the perfect time to enjoy the region’s flavours. Here’s our must try spots:
The Coast Restaurant, Anglesea
Anglesea’s Coastal Comfort
The Coast Restaurant celebrates the region’s finest ingredients with a modern Australian menu that highlights native flavours and locally sourced produce. Recently eco-tourism certified, this beautifully designed space is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate. Guests can enjoy carefully curated dishes such as passionfruit biscoff cheesecake, made with home-grown passionfruit from their kitchen garden. A deep connection to the local landscape runs through every detail, from the thoughtfully selected produce to the handcrafted ceramics that bring each dish to the table.
Babche Wines, Timboon
A Sip of Autumn
Located in Timboon, Victoria, Babche Wines is an ideal spot to embrace the essence of autumn. Specialising in minimal-intervention winemaking, Babche offers an intimate tasting experience with elegant, small-batch wines. Guests can select from a handwritten menu featuring fresh oysters, artisanal cheeses, and house-made accompaniments to pair with their wine.
RACV Torquay - One Restaurant
Dining with a view in Torquay
RACV Number One Restaurant embraces autumn with a carefully crafted menu that highlights the region’s finest seasonal ingredients, all set against sweeping ocean and golf course views. Guests can indulge in dishes like slow-braised beef cheek with heirloom carrots or grilled Moreton Bay bugs draped in saffron dressing. Each dish is a celebration of the season’s depth and warmth, perfectly complemented by a bold regional wine.
Raas Leela, Lorne
Spice and warmth in Lorne
Bringing a modern twist to authentic Indian cuisine, Raas Leela in Lorne reimagines iconic street food with bold flavors and beautiful presentation. Each dish offers a fresh take on India’s rich culinary traditions, from fragrant curries to smoky tandoori specialties. Crafted with care and love, Raas Leela provides a dining experience that excites the senses and celebrates the art of cuisine.
The Stump, Port Fairy
Classic Country Fare
The Stump, Australia’s oldest continuously licensed pub, offers a perfect blend of tradition and modern flair in its menu. Featuring locally sourced ingredients, dishes like slow-braised meats, hearty stews, and fresh seafood capture the essence of country dining. Whether it’s the tender, slow-braised beef cheek or the crisp, golden fish and chips, there’s a plate to satisfy every craving. Enjoy these comforting dishes by the open fire with a glass of whisky or a locally brewed beer, and savor the taste of Port Fairy’s iconic country pub.
The Cally Hotel, Warrnambool
Warrnambool’s Hidden Gem
Delicious wood-fired pizza at a gin-distillery? Is this a match made in heaven? Possibly … Catch the vibes at this modern venue, located right on the Great Ocean Road. Sip away at their gins while soaking it up with a slice or two of the seasonally changing pizzas. If you don’t want to dine out, you can order on line and pick up your pizza in the nifty drive-thru out the back.
Waves, Port Campbell
A Feast in Port Campbell
Located in the coastal town of Port Campbell, and just a short drive from the iconic 12 Apostles, Waves offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience that highlights the best of local produce. Their menu features hearty dishes such as slow-roasted pork belly with roasted root vegetables, each thoughtfully crafted.
Graze, Apollo Bay
Perfect for sharing
Graze in Apollo Bay serves up a contemporary, relaxed atmosphere where both locals and visitors can indulge in a modern Australian menu that celebrates seasonal produce. With dishes like chargrilled Angus scotch fillet with garlic buttered squashed chats and cherry wood smoked, corn-fed duck salad, the menu is a true reflection of the region’s flavours. Perfect for sharing with friends over a bottle, Graze is an ideal stop after a day exploring the coast.
Sidro Bar & Restaurant, Port Fairy
Italian Comfort
Sidro Bar & Restaurant, located in Port Fairy at the Oak and Anchor Hotel, offers an Italian-inspired dining experience that highlights the best of seasonal produce. Enjoy dishes like confit duck leg or pumpkin, feta, and sage gnocchi – all crafted for the ultimate cosy meal. To complement your meal, choose from a curated selection of local and international wines, alongside tap beer, gin, whisky, and expertly crafted cocktails.
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