Top Restaurants in Cowes
Most Popular Australian food in Cowes, Victoria, Australia
Best Australian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Australian food in Cowes. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Australian restaurants near you. including French Island General Store, Cheeky Goose Cafe, Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar, Bani's Kitchen, Island Whole Foods, Grenache Wine Bar, Pennylane Cafe Phillip Island Cowes Victoria, Fig & Olive, Cowes General Store, The Fat Seagull
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10. The Fat Seagull
Overall Ratings
3 based on 353 reviews
Reviewed By urbandrifter
I forgot to take photos during the evening because it was such a good meal. Came with a friend who had the parma which she said was delicious. Good portion size and tasty chips. I had the ribs because I'm quite the carnivore and found them to be soooo tasty. Very good. To top it off, we had a lemon meringue pie - one of my mum's favourite creations. We shared this and the staff were happy to give us two spoons and plates to share. Overall it was a good night and have to praise the staff for the attention to detail. Centrally located in Cowes, it's well worth a visit. Prices are pretty good and not over inflated considering it's a tourist area. Wheelchair friendly. Kid friendly. Pram/Stroller accessible. Good parking but do watch the time limits as the parking inspectors are vigilant. Lots of other places to eat nearby.
9. Cowes General Store
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Its General Store (Take away food, Cafe) well known for Ham burgers, Fish & chips, Breakfast Wraps & Rolls, Coffee And Lunch. Plenty of parking space.
Reviewed By Zzz1a
Is this the best fish and chips on Phillip Island? (take away).It's probably 'up there'.Fish: Whiting, flake etc is very tasty, chips are good too.Staff: super friendly and very efficient
8. Fig & Olive
Overall Ratings
3 based on 430 reviews
Fig & Olive at Cowes is a popular, friendly restaurant delivering high quality service and a wide variety of food ranging from Wood-Fired Oven Pizzas, Steak, Seafood & Much more. We are open for Lunch, Dinner & Dessert Monday through to Saturday. During t
Reviewed By travellingchef
The restaurant offers a âsteak & wineâ midweek special which includes a glass of wine from the menu. The Porterhouse steak was quite large and served with a good selection of veg, and choice of sauces. Unfortunately it would seem the chef made a ârookie mistakeâ and the steak was taken from the fridge to the grill, and my medium rare steak was quite rare. My wifeâs âwell doneâ was medium rare. Classic rookie error... that said it was tender, and the accompanying sauces were ok.Waiter service just ok, certainly not attentive, and at no stage did anyone ask if the food was ok. No offer of a desert menu, or if we would like coffee or even another glass of wine!Excellent selection of wine on the âmenuâ included, to choose from. The St Hallets Pinot was very good.On departure the bill was presented and we paid and left! Weâre we asked about the food? Nope sadly.Nice setting in the dining area, and we were seated beside the wood fired pizza oven - an ok location with noise from the pizza makers but there were other nicer seats. The restaurant is quite noisy, and selection of music loud also. It was not a busy night, so I would have thought they should be able to get it right.Weâre unlikely to return. While the âofferâ was enticing the delivery did not measure up sadly.
7. Pennylane Cafe Phillip Island Cowes Victoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By John R
Called in here for Saturday morning coffee with another couple.Bad choice should have kept walking. Rude staff all the wanted to do was talk with the locals and kept us waiting. Cafe was not busy. We decided we would only have coffee and they did not seem interested. Coffee had a burnt taste. Like they had not cleaned the machine after each order. Coffee was only warm. When I complained the guy behind the counter making coffee said that was the way the made it. Well we did not like the way you made it and we are the one.s paying for it. Will not go back there again
6. Grenache Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Grenache Wine Bar is located in the heart of Cowes. Come in for a drink of wine (or take home a bottle), we also have beer on tap and accompany with sharing plates (tapas style) - cheese boards, meat platter, jalapeño croquettes and other tasty dishes. In
Reviewed By macseow
Enjoyed a quiet, cosy night with another couple and boy, were we pleasantly surprised! Food was excellent, service out of this world and best of all, we were treated like one of the locals. Jerome the owner really knows how to treat his customers. New menu - nothing bad. We had the mixed meat board, garlic prawns, beef cheeks , gnocchi, a couple of sticky date pudding to share. All excellent and highly recommended. Weâll be back!
5. Island Whole Foods
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
Island Whole Foods is a totally unique and innovative plant based café based in Cowes, Phillip Island. The food offering consists of an all-day breakfast and lunch menu focused on wholesome plant based ingredients with specialty DUKES coffee, house made r
Reviewed By KarenAustralia2015
Love this place. Friendly staff always welcoming and know my favourite beverage Chilli Choc Chai. So many delicious treats and meals to choose from. Enjoy working my way through the menu. Favourites are the buckwheat pancakes, ancient grain porridge, beefless burger along with the variety of smoothies. Hard to stop there finishing with the many treats. Thankyou for being on the island. My go to place
4. Bani's Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 96 reviews
Mediterranean, greek food ,vegetarian and kids friendly we serve quality food we do takeaway food and dine in
Reviewed By margod584
Who would have thought just by looking in from outside but what a great meal we had. We went for the lamb shoulder. It was so well cooked, fell apart, flavoursome. If you are in the area go and enjoy the cuisine.
3. Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 517 reviews
Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar is home to Phillip Island Brewing Company with a great range of our own ales plus a selection of ales from other like minded craft breweries. We are sure to have an ale to tempt you.Our team of Internationally trained
Reviewed By victoriangem
A special occasion for us, we were wanting a good meal with a lovely atmosphere and the Rusty Water Brewery did not disappoint! Fresh flavours, great choice of local beer and wine, as well as some from small breweries/wineries around Australia. Meal was amazing, service was fantastic, reasonably priced and on Fridays there is live music. High recommend!
2. Cheeky Goose Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By Mitcham20
This cafe / restaurant is tucked away off the main streets , however donât let that deter you . Plenty of parking either out front or public car park next door.Walk down the arcade and then in to the restaurant, which as a building had a rich history with many notable features still remaining from its early days as a church.The menu is good with mains including burgers , risotto, lamb shanks , fish and chips , salads and more . A cabinet full of cakes and slices and the venue is fully licensed.Plenty of seating and very suitable for families .We enjoyed the live music and will definitely return when we are next on the island .
1. French Island General Store
Complimentary customer shuttle bus service on weekends for customers, accommodation available, bike hire available, souvenirs, licensed cafe, open 7 days. French Island is a great place to ride, hike, camp, walk & enjoy nature. See the koalas, birdlife, b
Reviewed By Sarah A
My husband, three children and I stayed at the French Island General Store Cottage. It was well equipped with everything we needed. We especially loved the fire pit outside. The food served at the general store was amazing and the owners went out of their way to ensure we were well looked after. The wine from the French Island Vineyard was very nice too. A very much needed quiet break from Melbourne.
