Eat & Drink, Restaurants & Cafes

Oh I do like to eat beside the seaside

Experience great food, beer and wine, dining in the heart of town with rock star views of the beach. Torquay's Esplanade, with a string of new restaurants and the constant of the old staples, has developed into a culinary mecca, with views that will hands down beat any of your city favourites.

From Breakfast through late night drinks, make sure you put some of these Esplanade establishments on your eating plan.

A tale of beach and beer

Many coastal tales are told with the key ingredients being beach and beer (hopefully in that order). The more beer the bigger the wave was, right?

Blackman’s Brewery is right in Torquay town, inviting you to relax and enjoy the selection of their award winning craft beers brewed on site. The all-day kitchen is open whenever beers are being served with a share style, beer-food menu. Out the back, is the brewery equipment, a Canadian made setup showcasing beautiful copper and stainless steel.

Open LUNCH & DINNER Wednesday to Sunday: 12pm - 11:30pm

Address: 26 Bell St, Torquay
Phone: (03) 5261 5310

Plenty to wine about

Torquay is surrounded by wineries opening their doors to the general public for tastings and gourmet treats. Characterised by the strong flavours produced from the typically sandy loam and limestone land and cool, dry climate, the region grows a variety of reds and white including the odd sparkling. Base yourself in Torquay and take a coastal wine tour in beautiful surrounds.

Eat & Drink

Hilbilby Cultured Food

Hilbilby Cultured Food is a family business, specialising in traditionally cultured, food and drink. The living creations are delicious and full of beneficial bacteria, which is good for your gut.

The Surfcoast Picnic Co

The Surfcoast Picnic Co is your ultimate taste sampler of award-winning artisans, makers and bakers in the Geelong, Bellarine, Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road regions.

Bowside Cafe

Bowside Cafe has great coffee, the best vanilla slice on the coast and Baklava that people come from Melbourne to try.

Bartender holding up two cocktails at the bar

Bob Sugar

Meet Bob Sugar for Asian-fusion you can't refuse and fresh cocktails, just across from the beach. He might look very earnest, but it's really only you that completes him.