Best Fun Restaurants in Waurn Ponds

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Bob Sugar

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Torquay

Booked 18 times today

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

2. Bird Rock

4.6

Exceptional(253)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Torquay

Booked 10 times today

Bird Rock is a family-friendly, community feel restaurant and bar which has been a local hangout in Jan Juc for generations. Offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, our dumplings and bao are a crowd favourite. Along with this, our extensive cocktail menu and local beer selection perfectly suits our outdoor dining, lively nightlife, and Jan Juc's beach and surf culture.

3. Roku Den

4.4

Awesome(289)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Torquay

Booked 15 times today

Roku Den is an Australian restaurant and sushi bar in Torquay that is built around the fresh seafood, local surf culture, sustainability and environmental awareness. Offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, there is sashimi, nigiri, bao and more. Our fully licensed bar offers Japanese whiskey, sake, beer and wine, all available in our indoor and outdoor dining space.

4. Anh Chi Em

4.8

Exceptional(168)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Highton

Booked 22 times today

Anh Chi Em - Vietnamese Cuisine is a traditional Vietnamese restaurant with a modern look, located in the heart of Highton, Geelong. We offer both dine-in and takeaway options, focusing on serving our customers delicious, authentic Vietnamese dishes crafted from our own family recipes. Our dishes feature fresh herbs and vegetables sourced from our family-owned farm, ensuring the highest quality and flavour. Whether you're looking for a cozy dine-in experience or a convenient takeaway, Anh Chi Em is dedicated to providing a memorable experience in the vibrant Highton area of Geelong.

5. The Petrel Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(107)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Geelong West

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to Geelong's oldest pub the Petrel Hotel!We are a food focused pub and restaurant offering generous and genuine hospitality from the walls of a historic building. Head chef Molly Fuge brings local and international flavours together with classic pub dishes like The Petrel Cheeseburger and Lemon Herb Crumbed Snapper + Chips. Glazed Beef Skewers with Mango Chimichurri are already a house staple, Oysters shucked to order with pomegranate granita and a perfect Lamb Rump sits atop heirloom tomatoes, black olive and green beans await you!Join us in our light filled dining room dressed with paintings and treasures that nod to Australian pubs and county homes. Our grand wooden bar sits at solidly offering a home to wine with a focus on smaller Australian producers with a few international gems nestled between. Ice cold beer taps flow and simple considered cocktails line the bar. The Petrel Hotel team awaits you to sit, sip, eat and enjoy.

6. Frankie Geelong

4.6

Exceptional(900)

Price: Moderate

• Pan-Asian • Geelong City Centre

Booked 23 times today

frankie. Bar and Eatery. A premier Geelong venue specialising in cuisine from all parts of Asia (Pan-Asian-Fusion), a killer cocktail menu and unique local wine list.Our strikingly beautiful and large venue spaces are all sophisticated, elegant arrangements of banquet seating, booths and soft, comfortable chairs. We have two stunning levels, both available for private functions (big or small) or casual dining and drink experiences. Check our website or socials for further information. Most reservations have a 2 hour time limit. We do not have high-chairs, so please send a note with your booking if you need space for a pram. Table decorations and your own cake are welcomed! We cant wait to see you!Team frankie.

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7. Justin Lane Geelong

4.4

Awesome(268)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Geelong City Centre

Booked 18 times today

Justin Lane Geelong is a fun Italian spot with a vibrant atmosphere. Customers rave about the 'super funky' decor and the 'great variety' of food. The 'Feed Me' banquet is a hit, allowing everyone to sample multiple dishes. With 'lively cocktails', 'lively ambience', and 'great service', it's a place that's 'unreal', 'great' and 'recommended'. The venue also offers a 'wonderful service', 'delicious food' and a 'beautiful venue'.

8. Centra Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(49)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Geelong West

Booked 10 times today

Centra Hotel is a family owned and run historic corner hotel, conveniently located in the Geelong CBD.Boasting an impressive selection of wine, cocktails, and serving the best in Italian fare, Centra is a popular dining choice for both Geelong locals and visitors to the region.If you’re looking to have larger groups for dinner, the Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 14 guests, and the building’s multiple indoor & outdoor event spaces can be set for groups of up to 30 for full à la carte service upon request.After a space for a stand-up event? We can host groups of up to 120 people across multiple spaces for your event. Head to www.centrahotel.com.au/functions to check out the available event spaces and the function booklet.Please Note: -Some areas in the building are not Wheelchair Accessible.-Smaller bookings may be subject to a maximum 2-hour sitting time.-Non-Refundable deposits to hold larger bookings may apply.We look forward to seeing you soon.Team Centra.

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9. 13th Beach Golf Links

4.7

Exceptional(35)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Barwon Heads

Booked 9 times today

State of the art golf club and restaurant facility with panoramic views and a delicious a la carte menu.

10. The Other Bar

4.8

Exceptional(6)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Geelong West

Booked 1 time today

THE OTHER BAR GEELONG- where traditional cocktails meet a modern tapas experience.189 Moorabool St, Geelong.

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Jocelyn
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always a great place to eat. Excellent food, good service and nice new venue!
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Anh Chi EmPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Highton
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4.8
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Emma
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic and freindly service, wine and meal. Will be back.
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The Petrel HotelPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Geelong West
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4.6
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Andy
Victoria •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall brilliant…food, service, atmosphere all great, cocktails are seriously good. Only issue was we were outside, a little cool. People there are wonderful, just a great vibe
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Bob SugarPrice: Moderate• Asian• Torquay
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4.5
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Kellie
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great food, quick service and very friendly staff
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Roku DenPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Torquay
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4.4
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Kate
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
Delicious food, friendly staff, great variety to suit everyone- gluten free and vegetarian well catered for.
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Bird RockPrice: Moderate• Asian• Torquay
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4.6

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Bob Sugar

2. Bird Rock

3. Roku Den

4. Anh Chi Em

5. The Petrel Hotel

6. Frankie Geelong

7. Justin Lane Geelong

8. Centra Hotel

9. 13th Beach Golf Links

10. The Other Bar

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