Geelong Restaurant Tips by cassiejoy42

Restaurant Name: Tea House, Geelong Botanic Gardens

I really want to emphasise the Tea House in the Geelong Botanic Gardens. This lovely Tea House is staffed by volunteers and I reckon we should all give them our patronage. Volunteers are the mainstay of a lot of community projects in Geelong. Our tourist information centres are also staffed by volunteers.

If you want a nice days outing, go to Eastern Park, take a tour of the Geelong Botanic Gardens and then go and sit outdoors or indoors (depending on the weather) and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and something to eat.

Favorite Dish: I haven't dined here yet but will add a comment when I have.

As this is staffed by volunteers I would imagine they would prepare a nice banquet for your enjoyment.

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Theme: Local

Address: Eastern Park, close to Eastern Beach
Directions: Eastern Park, near the corner of Ryrie St and Garden St.

Restaurant Name: Finnigan's Place - Restaurant

I haven't dined here - I can see that I will have to start dining at some of these restaurants so that I can pass an opinion on them.

When I was doing my Bollard Walk I found this restaurant - I didn't know it was here - the last time I looked it was a Japanese Restaurant named Koaki.

When I have more information you can be sure that I will come back here and add more information for you.

Favorite Dish: Sorry haven't dined here so I cannot recommend any dishes yet!

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Theme: Local

Phone: 03 5277 9266
Address: Rippleside Beach, Bell Parage
Directions: This restaurant shares the same grounds as the Rippleside Beach playground and picnic area.

Restaurant Name: The Wharf Shed Cafe'

There are two restaurants in this building.

The Wharf Shed Cafe is downstairs.

Le Parisien is upstairs.

The building also has outdoor toilets for public and patrons.

Favorite Dish: Haven't eaten much at either restaurant so I don't know the menus that well.

Le Parisien has Frogs Legs and Snails on it's menu if you are feeling particularly brave. I have tried both and preferred the Frogs legs.

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: more expensive than average

Phone: 03 5221 6645
Address: 15 Eastern Beach Road
Directions: Geelong Waterfront, not far from the Carousela and Cunningham Pier
Website: http://www.leparisien.com.au

Restaurant Name: Fishermen's Pier Seafood Restaurant

This is a great restaurant to take a special person on a date.

Also good if you are trying to impress the manager at work.

Pricey meals but worth the price.

Favorite Dish: Seafood Basket

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 03 52224100
Address: Bay End of Yarra Street, Eastern Beach
Directions: Geelong Waterfront, near Le Parisien and Wharf Shed Cafe
Website: http://www.fishermenspier.com.au

Restaurant Name: Smorgy's Family Restaurant & Buccaneers

I have only eaten at Smorgy's so cannot pass an opinion on Buccaneer's, except to say that I have heard good comments from people who have dined there.
Smorgy's is a smorgasboard meal, so you help yourself to the fine food on offer - seafood, roasts, salads, desserts, and more.

Favorite Dish: I like seafood so I usually fill up my plate with lotsa seafood. I also like salads and Smorgy's do nice salads.

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 03 5222 4113
Address: Cunningham Pier, Geelong
Directions: Geelong Waterfront, on the Cunningham Pier.