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The local guide for dining on the Bellarine...
Ocean Grove Hotel Monday to Thursday meal deals make this Grove pub the place to go for a weekday treat.
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The local guide for dining on the Bellarine...
Andy and Damian's vision of...
Pub grub with flair WHEN new owners Andy and Damian took over the Ocean Grove Hotel just over 18 months ago they had a plan – to develop the seasonal menu to include a wide variety in fresh traditional pub cuisine with a modern flair and let their menu do the talking. Their first spring brought with it a new addition to the kitchen – head chef Ken Wall whose professionalism and passion for cooking is second to none. As a local to Ocean Grove, Ken had frequented the hotel many times over the previous years and was enthusiastic about knowing what the patrons needed from their local pub and just how to deliver it. Meal deals from Monday to Thursday as well as $15 lunch specials were introduced and the Ocean Grove Hotel has since increased its popularity in leaps and bounds. During summer the kids are entertained by the outdoor play area and the very popular inground trampolines while mum and dad sit in the alfresco dining area enjoying an icy cold beverage
with their fresh fish, crunchy beer battered chips and salad. When winter rolls around, the open fire places are a definite hit as guests snuggle up to enjoy a meal of slow cooked cider pork belly or a home-style Sunday roast with all the trimmings. The Ocean Grove Hotel also hosted several fundraising events within the last year such as the first car boot sale in March to raise money for a small school in Sri Lanka and more recently a trivia night, which was a sold out event to raise money for MS Australia. The local support and success of these events has encouraged the marketing team to confirm that more of these events will definitely be scheduled in the near future as it allows people to get together and enjoy a laugh while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere that the Ocean Grove Hotel provides. Ocean Grove Hotel: 175 Bonnyvale Road, Ocean Grove. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. Phone 5255 1122.
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guide... BARWON HEADS
OCEAN GROVE
BARWON ORANGE Now serving all day breakfast, Asian inspired lunch specials, gourmet pizzas & a la carte dinner. Special Curry night- Wednesday. Special Pizza night- Thursday.
DRIFTWOOD CAFE New Winter menu including some old favourites and exciting new dishes to keep you warm over Winter. New space opening soon (Sorry about the mess!)
Open hours: Monday 7.30am - 3pm Tuesday - Sunday 7.30am till late
Open hours: Sunday - Thursday 7am – 4.30pm. Friday & Saturday 7am – 9pm
60 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Ph: 5254 1090 www.barwonorange.com.au
64D The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1832
THE SHACK DINING CO. Come enjoy a coffee and breakfast in the garden or wait for lunch to take on the Ruben. Now fully Licensed. Open hours: 8am - 4pm 7 Days, Dinner from 5:30pm Friday & Saturday 37 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Ph: 5254 2288 www.shackdiningco.com.au
BELLARINE JACK RABBIT VINEYARD Unrivalled panoramic views across the bay. Savour a Restaurant experience or kick back in the ‘House of Jack Rabbit’ cellar door and café. Top wines cap it off! Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 5pm Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm. Breakfast on weekends 9 – 10.45am. 85 McAdams Lane, Bellarine Ph: 5251 2223 www.jackrabbitvineyard.com.au TERINDAH ESTATE The Bellarine’s most beautiful venue. Award winning food & wine & spectacular bay views. Experience a wine tasting & local produce menu (including house made sweet treats with tea/coffee) in the Cellar Door or lunch in The Shed. Ideal for hosting private functions & events. Open hours: 7 Days 10am - 4pm Weekend Breakfast from 8am 90 McAdams lane, Bellarine PH: 5251 5536 www.terindahestate.com
CURLEWIS LEURA PARK ESTATE Sensational wines in a funky, rustic chic setting. Enjoy stunning stone based pizzas, platters and seasonal culinary offerings. Live music every Sunday (60’s, 70’s, 80’s). Open hours: Weekends 10am – 5pm 7 Days in January Private Functions on request. 1400 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis Ph: 5253 3180 www.leuraparkestate.com.au
DRYSDALE CHUI YUAN CHINESE RESTAURANT Serving authentic Chinese cuisine Choose from an extensive Menu. Banquets from $25 pp (4 courses) Our Specialty – Delicious Homemade Dim Sim. TAKEAWAY available - BYO Open hours: Lunch: Wed – Sun 12 – 2pm. Dinner: Tues – Sun from 5pm Closed Mondays – except public holidays 26-28 High St, Drysdale Ph: 52531788
LELEANS A la carte dining with full table service. Family friendly restaurant with childrens playroom. Daily specials available, along with a comprehensive wine list. Open hours: Monday - Thursday 10am - 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am - 12:30pm Sunday 11am - 11pm 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1540 www.oceangrovebowls.com.au NAPONA Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner or wine. It’s easy to see why the Age Good Food Guide scored Napona 14.5/20 in the 2015 edition . Open hours: Sunday - Monday 8am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday 8am - late 24 Hodgson St, Ocean Grove Ph: 5256 3153 www.napona.com.au OCEAN GROVE BOWLING CLUB Affordable bistro dining. Family friendly with childrens play area. Lunch menu available from 12 -2pm and dinner menu from 6 -8pm, with coffee and biscuits available all day. Open hours: Monday - Thursday 10am - 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am - 12:30pm Sunday 11am - 11pm 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1540 www.oceangrovebowls.com.au OCEAN GROVE GOLF CLUB The Bunker cafe and bistro situated in the Ocean grove Golf Club offers family friendly traditional bistro dining with a touch of Indonesian influence. Open hours: Thursday Friday and Saturday nights from 5.30pm and Sunday lunch from 11.30am. Bookings advisable. PH: 5256 2795 9 Guthridge Rd, Ocean Grove OCEAN GROVE HOTEL Family friendly hotel open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Large bistro to accommodate group bookings with outside play area and inground trampolines. $15 lunch specials Monday to Friday. Perfect for Family dinners. Public Bar great for catch up drinks with friends with Foxtel, Open Fire place and ice cold beers. Open hours: Open 7 days for lunch & dinner Ph: 5255 1122 175 Bonnyvale Road Ocean Grove OCEAN GROVE MARKETPLACE FISH & CHIPS We are doing gluten free Fish and chips here and we offer 10% discount for all the seniors card holders.
OCEAN GROVE OCEAN GROVE PIZZA & PASTA Dine-in, Take away or Home delivery. Wide selection of Pizzas & Pasta. Gluten free available. Why not get online and see full menu on: www.oceangrovepizza.com Open hours: Monday - Friday 4:30 - 11pm Saturday & Sunday 12pm - late 80 The Terrace - Ph: 5255 5555 Marketplace, Shell Rd -Ph: 5255 3040 www.oceangrovepizza.com PABS KEBABS Lamb, Chicken or Mixed Kebabs and more made to order for your lunch or dinner. Come in and check out Ocean Grove’s new taste sensation! Open hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11am till we run out! 1/73 The Parade, Ocean Grove (Opposite Police Station) SERENDIPITY D’LITES Gourmet potatoes are here for the winter chills - Pulled pork - chicken & avacado - bolognaise - chilli - tuna melt - traditional - cauliflower & cheese - Curried sausages or all day breakfast. Open hours: Wednesday - Monday 11am - late 70A The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 3331 www.serendipitydlites.com.au THE DUNES At the Dunes we have one of the world’s great views – looking across the ocean from Barwon Heads Bluff to the Point Lonsdale lighthouse. Food is modern Australian cuisine and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as snacks, cakes and dessert. Open hours: 7 days a week from 6.30am. Closed public holiday nights and Christmas Day. Surf Beach Road, Ocean Grove. Tel: 5256 1944 www.dunescafe.com.au
PORTARLINGTON PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB Bistro open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with bar snacks available all day. Daily specials. Courtesy bus running Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Open hours: Sunday - Wednesday 10am - 11pm Thursday 9am - 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am - 1am 130 Hood Road, Portarlington Ph: 5259 2492 www.portarlingtongolf.com.au SAINTS AND SAILORS Saints and Sailors is an eclectic lounge bar atop the hill in Portarlington with magnificent views. With a reputation as the Bellarines Premier Live Music Venue serving fantastic food and drinks all year round.
Open hours: 11am - 8pm
Open hours: Thursday & Friday: Lunch & Dinner 11am - late. Saturday & Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 9.30 - late. Bookings essential. Extended hours throughout summer.
Ocean Grove Marketplace, Shell Road, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 5555
36 Newcombe St, Portarlington PH: 0418 517 323 www.saintsandsailors.com.au
QUEENSCLIFF SALTBUSH FINE FOODS Saltbush Fine Foods is an eclectic mix of all things food hosting a café and provedore. Open hours: Breakfast & lunch 7 days 9.30am – 5pm Shop 3 & 4, 44 Hesse St, Queenscliff Ph: 5258 4829
WALLINGTON ELK HORN ROADHOUSE Now in their 6th year Elk Horn has been serving constantly good breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake since December 2009. Open hours: 7 days 8am - 4:30pm Breakfast: 8am - 11:45am Lunch: midday – 3pm 420a Wallington Road, Wallington Ph: 5250 6056
FLYING BRICK CIDER CO. Think innovative space, naturally crafted ciders, amazing food without the ‘fancy’, top Bellarine wines, beer, Friday night live music. In a nutshell - fabulous, funky, fun! Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 5pm Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm. 1251 Bellarine Highway, (entry via Swan Bay Road), Wallington Phone 5250 6577 www.flyingbrickciderco.com.au
MR GRUBB @ OAKDENE Nestled amongst the birch trees, Mr Grubb Cafe offers an exciting casual menu of share plates, pizzas, burgers and sliders. You can also enjoy coffee, cake & daily specials while taking in the beautiful surroundings. And of course, a glass of Oakdene wine Open hours: Open 7 Days for Breakfast from 9:30am. Lunch from 12pm. Dinner Fridays & Saturdays from 5:30pm. 225 Grubb Road, Wallington Ph: 5255 1255 mrgrubb@oakdene.com.au
OAKDENE VINEYARDS RESTAURANT The award winning Oakdene restaurant is the perfect place to match estate grown wines with the menu of seasonal, local and regional produce prepared with passion and flair. Various dining options are available, including a la carte and degustation menus. Open hours: Open for Lunch Saturday & Sunday from 12pm. Dinner Wednesday to Saturday from 6:30pm 225 Grubb Road, Wallington Ph: 5255 1255 restaurant@oakdene.com.au
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