Tamsin’s where to eat in Torquay guidebook
The Dunes Village venues
Located just down the road & around the corner in The Dunes Village, a great spot for coffee & a quick bite.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe El Nido
222 Fischer StLocated just down the road & around the corner in The Dunes Village, a great spot for coffee & a quick bite.
Cosy little local wine bar locate in The Dunes Village with an open fire, perfect place for a night cap on a cold wintery night!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mr Archer Wine Bar
222 Fischer StCosy little local wine bar locate in The Dunes Village with an open fire, perfect place for a night cap on a cold wintery night!
Great pizza and pasta and very handy (The Dunes Village)!
Town & Country Pizza and Pasta North Torquay
222 Fischer StGreat pizza and pasta and very handy (The Dunes Village)!
Convenient Thai located just down the road at The Dunes Village.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thai@Dunes Restaurant
222 Fischer StConvenient Thai located just down the road at The Dunes Village.
Torquay food scene
(Modern Asian) 17 The Esplanade, Torquay - the newest addition to Torquay! Awesome Korean & Japanese inspired menu, super yummy share plates and exceptional service, one of our new favs for dinner and lunch!!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bob Sugar
17 The Esplanade(Modern Asian) 17 The Esplanade, Torquay - the newest addition to Torquay! Awesome Korean & Japanese inspired menu, super yummy share plates and exceptional service, one of our new favs for dinner and lunch!!
(Modern Pub/Bistro) 27 Baines Crescent, Torquay - our newest Brewery addition & well worth a visit for lunch or dinner! Pizzas, share plates , poke bowls, burgers or seafood as well as heaps of Gluten free options too! Totally yum!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sou'West Brewery
27 Baines Crescent(Modern Pub/Bistro) 27 Baines Crescent, Torquay - our newest Brewery addition & well worth a visit for lunch or dinner! Pizzas, share plates , poke bowls, burgers or seafood as well as heaps of Gluten free options too! Totally yum!
(Vietnamese street food, mainly Pho) 38 The Esplanade, Torquay – funky shipping container eatery with good Pho and Laksa Pho, regularly updated entrees that are always SO good & fun cocktails to boot!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pholklore
38 The Esplanade(Vietnamese street food, mainly Pho) 38 The Esplanade, Torquay – funky shipping container eatery with good Pho and Laksa Pho, regularly updated entrees that are always SO good & fun cocktails to boot!
(Japanese) 34 Bell St, Torquay – seriously yum, ask for ‘The Ginger Ninja’! It’s not on the menu as it’s a dish only the locals know about (large rolled sushi filled with tempura prawn with spicy ginger tuna on the outside smeared with a dark soy/teriyaki sauce and spicy mayo) – it’s the best!
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roku Den
34 Bell St(Japanese) 34 Bell St, Torquay – seriously yum, ask for ‘The Ginger Ninja’! It’s not on the menu as it’s a dish only the locals know about (large rolled sushi filled with tempura prawn with spicy ginger tuna on the outside smeared with a dark soy/teriyaki sauce and spicy mayo) – it’s the best!
(Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch & dinner) 37 The Esplanade, Torquay – freshly renovated for summer with a delicious new menu to boot! A Torquay must!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bomboras Torquay
37 The Esplanade(Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch & dinner) 37 The Esplanade, Torquay – freshly renovated for summer with a delicious new menu to boot! A Torquay must!
(Modern Asian) 2 Princes Terrace, Jan Juc - awesome modern Asian, the lamb ribs are melt in your mouth & the eggplant dish is to die for, heaps of dumpling & bao buns options too! Grab a few dishes to share! They are open late if you fancy drink & well worth the drive to Jan Juc!
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bird Rock Cafe
2 Princes Terrace(Modern Asian) 2 Princes Terrace, Jan Juc - awesome modern Asian, the lamb ribs are melt in your mouth & the eggplant dish is to die for, heaps of dumpling & bao buns options too! Grab a few dishes to share! They are open late if you fancy drink & well worth the drive to Jan Juc!
(Japanese) 1/15 Bristol Rd, Torquay - A fairly new Japanese addition to the Torquay food scene and our family favourite for take-away! The salted steamed edamame, miso glazed eggplant & soft-shell crab sushi roll are all awesome!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Funky Ninja
15 Bristol Rd(Japanese) 1/15 Bristol Rd, Torquay - A fairly new Japanese addition to the Torquay food scene and our family favourite for take-away! The salted steamed edamame, miso glazed eggplant & soft-shell crab sushi roll are all awesome!
(Bistro/Restaurant) 16 The Esplanade, Torquay – great option for dinner or just a drink & there is open gas log fireplace in the bar area to make any chilly night cosy
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frontbeach Taphouse & Restaurant
16 The Esplanade(Bistro/Restaurant) 16 The Esplanade, Torquay – great option for dinner or just a drink & there is open gas log fireplace in the bar area to make any chilly night cosy
(casual dining & drinking) 26 Bell St, Torquay – awesome selection of pizzas, beer snack bites and locally brewed beers
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blackman's Brewery Bar and Restaurant
26 Bell St(casual dining & drinking) 26 Bell St, Torquay – awesome selection of pizzas, beer snack bites and locally brewed beers
(Café for breakfast & lunch) 39 The Esplanade, Torquay – amazing breakfasts & really good coffee, you really can’t go wrong here!
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pond Cafe
39 The Esplanade(Café for breakfast & lunch) 39 The Esplanade, Torquay – amazing breakfasts & really good coffee, you really can’t go wrong here!
(Modern Fish & Chips) 36 The Esplanade, Torquay – sit outside on a warm summer’s night and enjoy! An awesome menu with the traditional offerings and lots of modern twists as well
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Fishos Torquay
36 The Esplanade(Modern Fish & Chips) 36 The Esplanade, Torquay – sit outside on a warm summer’s night and enjoy! An awesome menu with the traditional offerings and lots of modern twists as well
(Modern) 1 Great Ocean Rd, Torquay - Lovely special occasion restaurant or just drop into their cosy lounge area (with gas log fire) for a pre dinner drink or cheeseboard & night cap.
RACV Torquay Resort
1 Great Ocean Road(Modern) 1 Great Ocean Rd, Torquay - Lovely special occasion restaurant or just drop into their cosy lounge area (with gas log fire) for a pre dinner drink or cheeseboard & night cap.
(Bistro) 23 The Esplanade, Torquay – great relaxed food and gorgeous views, so lovely out the front on a warm night
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doc Hughes
23 The Esplanade(Bistro) 23 The Esplanade, Torquay – great relaxed food and gorgeous views, so lovely out the front on a warm night
(modern Middle Eastern) 41 The Esplanade
Torquay - stunning new restaurant that's perfect for a special night out. Pick and choose from delicious Middle Eastern inspired share dishes or relax & let the Chef choose by just opting for set price 'feed me' option!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Kyn
41 The Esplanade(modern Middle Eastern) 41 The Esplanade
Torquay - stunning new restaurant that's perfect for a special night out. Pick and choose from delicious Middle Eastern inspired share dishes or relax & let the Chef choose by just opting for set price 'feed me' option!
(Drinks) Perfect for a pre-dinner drink or cheeky Sunday arvo vino, centrally located in Gilbert St & boasting an extensive array of wines, beer on tap and a lovely selection of share plates.
Torquay Wine Store
19A Gilbert Street(Drinks) Perfect for a pre-dinner drink or cheeky Sunday arvo vino, centrally located in Gilbert St & boasting an extensive array of wines, beer on tap and a lovely selection of share plates.
(Japanese) Stunning! Perfect place of a super special night, tucked away upstairs it's fine dining at it's best. Seasonal Japanese flavours with a modern flair, make sure you order the eggplant - it was our favorite dish!
Toki modern Japanese
6 Gilbert Street(Japanese) Stunning! Perfect place of a super special night, tucked away upstairs it's fine dining at it's best. Seasonal Japanese flavours with a modern flair, make sure you order the eggplant - it was our favorite dish!
(Deli) Cute 60's inspired Mediterranean deli prefect for a quick lunch or breakfast, grab a coffee & toastie and relax in the tucked away courtyard before or after the beach.
Mortadeli
4-6 Gilbert Street(Deli) Cute 60's inspired Mediterranean deli prefect for a quick lunch or breakfast, grab a coffee & toastie and relax in the tucked away courtyard before or after the beach.
(Italian) 3/15 Bells Street, Torquay - awesome Italian with heaps of yummy pizza and pasta options, super kid friendly!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Il Matto
15 Bell St(Italian) 3/15 Bells Street, Torquay - awesome Italian with heaps of yummy pizza and pasta options, super kid friendly!
(Pasta) 8 Pearl St, Torquay - best pasta in town, the menu is always changing, sometimes daily. Always using the freshest of seasonal and local ingredients the menu consists of small starters and always five fresh pastas and the small drinks list consists of interesting and unique Italian wine varietals, cocktails & beer
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pearl Torquay
8 Pearl St(Pasta) 8 Pearl St, Torquay - best pasta in town, the menu is always changing, sometimes daily. Always using the freshest of seasonal and local ingredients the menu consists of small starters and always five fresh pastas and the small drinks list consists of interesting and unique Italian wine varietals, cocktails & beer
Summertime fun (or any time the sun is out)!
(downstairs on the beach) 47 The Esplanade, Torquay - great place to grab a coffee mid beach walk or stop for breakfast or brunch
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The Salty Dog Cafe
47 The Esplanade(downstairs on the beach) 47 The Esplanade, Torquay - great place to grab a coffee mid beach walk or stop for breakfast or brunch
(Take-away fish & chips) 33 Surf Coast Hwy, Torquay – the best fish from a take-away, grab it to go & head down to the beach to eat it with your feet in the sand
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Flippin Fresh
33 Surf Coast Hwy(Take-away fish & chips) 33 Surf Coast Hwy, Torquay – the best fish from a take-away, grab it to go & head down to the beach to eat it with your feet in the sand
(above Salty Dog Café) 47 The Esplanade, Torquay – Only open during summer at weekends! Open air outdoor bar overlooking the beach with chilled out live music most weekend arvo’s, Bombora’s will deliver pizza there if you get peckish or Salty Dog will send up food too!
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Bomboras Beach Bar
48 The Esplanade(above Salty Dog Café) 47 The Esplanade, Torquay – Only open during summer at weekends! Open air outdoor bar overlooking the beach with chilled out live music most weekend arvo’s, Bombora’s will deliver pizza there if you get peckish or Salty Dog will send up food too!
(Ice-cream) What's a trip to the beach without an ice-cream? Awesome selection of flavours and weekly specials to try too!
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Augustus Gelatery - Torquay
4A Gilbert St(Ice-cream) What's a trip to the beach without an ice-cream? Awesome selection of flavours and weekly specials to try too!
(Burgers) 5 Zeally Bay Road, Torquay - born as a food truck business in 2014, Gypsy Burger now has a permanent home in a beautiful sun drenched location opposite Taylor Park in Torquay, really awesome burgers!
Gypsy Burger
(Burgers) 5 Zeally Bay Road, Torquay - born as a food truck business in 2014, Gypsy Burger now has a permanent home in a beautiful sun drenched location opposite Taylor Park in Torquay, really awesome burgers!
(Icecream, chocolate & cafe) 1200 Great Ocean Road, Bellbrae - perfect for sunny day, sit outside, enjoy the open space and have a casual brunch, lunch or ice-cream! Heaps of room for kids to run around and even some petting animals as well!
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
1200 Great Ocean Rd(Icecream, chocolate & cafe) 1200 Great Ocean Road, Bellbrae - perfect for sunny day, sit outside, enjoy the open space and have a casual brunch, lunch or ice-cream! Heaps of room for kids to run around and even some petting animals as well!
Coffee on the run!
(coffee) 10B Sawmills Way, Torquay VIC 3228) – need to grab a really good brew for the road? Just over the highway tucked away in the industrial bit is one of our favourite take-away coffee spots & where we buy our beans
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Grind
10B Sawmills Way(coffee) 10B Sawmills Way, Torquay VIC 3228) – need to grab a really good brew for the road? Just over the highway tucked away in the industrial bit is one of our favourite take-away coffee spots & where we buy our beans
Seriously good coffee! Perfect location to grab a take-away mid beach walk!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torquay Larder
5 Gilbert StSeriously good coffee! Perfect location to grab a take-away mid beach walk!
Food scene
(Cakes) Ok, if you haven't heard of this hidden gem you are missing out. It has a bit of a cult following amongst anyone who's a cake enthusiast & is considered on of Victoria's best kept secrets. They are known for their Passionfruit Sponge & sell out regularly, grab one to take home - it won't disappoint!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freshwater Creek Cakes
650 Anglesea Rd(Cakes) Ok, if you haven't heard of this hidden gem you are missing out. It has a bit of a cult following amongst anyone who's a cake enthusiast & is considered on of Victoria's best kept secrets. They are known for their Passionfruit Sponge & sell out regularly, grab one to take home - it won't disappoint!