What's Local

Places to Eat

Food, wine & nightlife

Treat yourself with a visit to Apollo Bay's fantastic range of local restaurants and cafes during your next stay with us!

Here are some of our favourite spots: 
  • Apollo Bay Distillery - 23-27 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 5237 7165
  • Apollo Bay Fisherman's Co-op - 2 Breakwater Road. P: 03 5237 1067
  • Apollo Bay Bakery - home of the famous scallop pie! 125 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 5237 6440
  • Apollo Bay Hotel - 95 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 5237 6250
  • Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - 119 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 5237 6008
  • Cafe 153 - 153 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 5237 1123
  • Casalingo Italian Restaurant - 1 Moore Street. P: 5237 7613
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar - 151 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 9037 9912
  • Chris's Restaurant - 280 Skenes Creek Road. P: 03 5237 6411
  • Dragon Bay Inn Chinese Restaurant - 4A Hardy Street. P: 03 5237 6400
  • Graze - 14 Pascoe Street. P: 03 5237 7303
  • Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - 29 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 5237 6240
  • George's Seafood and Pizza - 111 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 5237 6823
  • Illuka Restaurant - 65 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 5237 6531
  • Little Crumb Bakery - 55 Great Ocean Road. P: 0475 511 082 
  • Masala Bay Indian Restaurant - 155 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 5237 7188
  • Oishii Sushi Seafood Japanese Cuisine - 57 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 5237 6304
  • Sandy Feet Cafe & Health Foods - 139 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 5237 6995
  • Scorched Grill - 135 Great Ocean Road. 0419 383 756
  • The Birdhouse - 125 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 5237 411
  • Waves Cafe - 143 Great Ocean Road. P: 03 5237 6401
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