FOOD & drink
Apollo Bay Bakery
Enjoy the famous Scallop Pie in the Apollo Bay Bakery. Or choose from a selection of freshly baked bread, rolls and even their yummy vegan sandwiches. These guys are locals who always support the community events 🙂
Waves – Apollo Bay
The best crapes on the Great Ocean Road. Delicious food, value for money, family friendly and you can recharge devices at your table. Run by Vi and her friendly staff this is a locals favourite!
Graze – Apollo Bay
A beautiful modern menu serving Australian seasonal produce. Hidden in the back streets of Apollo Bay, Graze restaurant and bar opened in April 2021, and delivers a contemporary, relaxed atmosphere. Now a locals favourite, remember to book a table!
Chris’ Restaurant – Skeenes Creek
A beautiful restaurant and wonderful food! At sunset the lights of Apollo Bay come on, and at night the lighting around “Chris’s” illuminates the ferns and the manna gums (where koalas often feed). Food is contemporary with a Southern European and Middle Eastern Influence. Fresh seafood is their speciality, along with a variety of Chris’s most popular Greek dishes.Â
Casalingo – Apollo Bay
Great Ocean Roads premier destination for fresh pasta and authentic Italian Cuisine. Located in the heart of beautiful Apollo Bay, Casalingo serves up delicious, heartwarming meals steeped in Italian tradition. Enjoy a mouth-watering menu of small bites, entrées, main courses and desserts, accompanied by a carefully-curated selection of local and Italian wines, beers and cocktails.
Little Crumb – Apollo Bay
A visit to Apollo Bay’s Little Crumb is a real treat. Enjoy wonderful coffee, lunch dishes and home made cakes. We love their almond croissants!
Chopstix – Apollo Bay
Share tables inside and out for this selection of Thai food. Tasty with great portion sizes and a great mixture of dishes on the menu, this is a family favourite. Prices are very reasonable and service is quick.
Apollo Bay Distillery
A visit to Apollo Bay’s distillery would not be complete without trying a gin flight consisting of their handcrafted gins, distilled onsite. These unique and artisan gins can be enjoyed alongside a freshly made wood fired pizza. There are several pizzas to choose from and a gluten free option too.
Ipsos – Lorne
Ipsos restaurant is known for its authentic take on traditional Greek food with an Australian twist. Showcasing homely Greek cooking, found in the villages of mainland Greece, with loving prepared local Australian produce, this is a lovely spot to relax and have a meal with family and friends.
Totti’s – Lorne
This relatively new restaurant is quickly becoming a locals favourite! With simple Italian favourites such as antipasti, woodfired bread, handmade pastas and tiramisu being served alongside some wonderful Australian seafood dishes such as the Apollo Bay Calamari, there is plenty of choice. (Our tip – be sure to try the homemade woodfired bread and the roast potatoes!)
The Perch – Lavers Hill
A lovely little spot in the heart of the Great Ocean Road, in the Otways. The menu changes based on local produce, such as lobster rolls, muscles or fish, and a a great selection of wines. With lovely views of the hinterland, this is a great stop close to the rainforest.