A Taste of Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay offers a diverse food scene, from family-friendly pubs and the local fishermen’s co-op to upscale dining and charming cafés. Visitors can enjoy freshly caught seafood, decadent dishes made from local produce, and sweet treats to enjoy by the water.
Emu Cafe at Wildlife Wonders
Just five kilometres from Apollo Bay, Emu Café at Wildlife Wonders offers a peaceful escape overlooking native bushland. Open to the public, it’s a welcoming spot for coffee, cake, light meals and daily specials, served from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Enjoy a drink in the spacious courtyard or settle inside.
Graze Apollo Bay
Located in the heart of town, Graze Apollo Bay offers a contemporary and relaxed dining experience. Graze has become a favourite for both locals and visitors, serving an evolving modern Australian menu shaped by seasonal produce.
Icaro Apollo Bay
In the heart of town, Icaro pours St Ali specialty coffee and serves a seasonal brunch menu built on top-notch local produce by day. Once the sun sets, it shifts into an elevated evening venue with a chef-curated menu, thoughtful wine list and cocktails
Apollo Bay Distillery
Apollo Bay Distillery’s small-batch gins draw on regional botanicals and local folklore, creating a distinctly coastal character. Visitors can enjoy wood-fired pizzas, gin cocktails, local wines and craft beers, with coffee roasted on-site too.
Fish Market – Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-Op
The Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-op is the place to buy fresh, local seafood straight from the town’s fishing fleet. The Pascoe Street shop serves classic fish and chips, seafood platters, oysters, Southern Rock Lobster and more, and the fish market on Great Ocean Road offers a reliable supply of fresh seafood from the region.
Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
Located where the hills meet the ocean, the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse is a craft beer destination in Apollo Bay. Enjoy Australian independent beers, including the Prickly Moses range, in the cosy bar, by the fire, or in the ocean-view beer garden.
Dooley’s Ice Cream
Treat yourself at Dooleys Ice Cream, Apollo Bay’s much loved scoop shop made with premium quality produce. Whether you’re after a classic scoop, a thick milkshake or a towering sundae, it’s the perfect way to cool down. With over 323 awards and 17 trophies since 2008, these guys know a thing or two about incredible ice cream.
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