4 Local Food in Geelong

Being just over an hour away from Melbourne, the cuisines and styles of dining on offer have carried over onto the menus of restaurants throughout Geelong. You’ll find a diverse range of restaurants, cafes and bars here so we thought we’d take a look at some of the dishes you’ll stumble upon in some of Geelong’s best restaurants. For those of you who have a love of all things Asian, you’re in luck. For sushi fans, Hi Sushi is your best bet. With spots all over Geelong, this sushi restaurant is up there with the best of them when it comes to Japanese cuisine. You’ll find fresh sashimi, ramen, tonkatsu and of course a plethora of sushi roll options to boot. If you’re a curry lover, in the heart of Geelong’s CBD you’ll find Sri Lankan specialists Rook serving their famous egg hopper – fermented rice flour crepes, shaped into a bowl and filled with spicy sambal, dhal, chicken or fish. There’s also a plethora of Mediterranean, European, American and Australian restaurants in Geelong as well, so no matter your craving, you’re in for a culinary treat, that’s for sure!

With Geelong located on the picturesque Corio Bay, it’s no surprise that Geelong restaurants know a thing or two about seafood. With freshly-caught seafood coming in fresh and daily, the dishes on offer are some of the best in the state. Keep an eye out for the freshest oysters in Geelong at Waterfront restaurant, Bayview Bar & Grill, where you can relax and take in the beautiful coastal view on the front verandah as you tuck into the grilled lobster tail with herbed butter, spaghetti marinara rossa, or grilled salmon served with chips and salad, washed down with a fresh pinot grigio or prosecco. Or, if you’re feeling like something a little different, Geelong’s own Izakaya restaurant, Tomodachi, serves up dishes like octopus pancake balls, salt and pepper squid and an array of sashimi straight from the sea. Whichever style of seafood dining you like, Geelong’s restaurants have you covered.