The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Barwon Heads, April 2024

At The Heads

85/100 (1546 ratings)

Restaurants

Australian

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Seafood

Australian

Vegan Options

Seafood

Vegan Options

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Brunch

Breakfast

Drinks

Scallops

Toasts

Oyster

Calamari

Mussels

Burger

Cakes

Tuna

Calamares

Lamb

Salmon

Beef

Pesto

Fish & chips

Fish

Pork

Fish & Chips

Lobster

Lobster Roll

Pancakes

Seafood Platters

Swordfish

Pasta

Prawns

Salad

Sit down

Seafood

Australian

Outdoor Seating

Private Dining

Reservations

Live Music

Waterfront

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Brunch

After-hours

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Drinks

Mid-range

"There was a group of us so we had the set menu. Every entree served was incredible. Salmon ceviche was the stand out as well as the cauliflower...."

Mistermister

"The friendly staff were welcoming and helpful. The food was delicious and we particularly liked the coffee blend they used. Sitting by the window we..."

Branko

"A great day held there today for 20 of us. A variety if enterees and mains were ordered including flathead, Barramundi & a char grilled prawns....."

Brendan Cunningham

"We came here for family Lunch and the place were so busy, we ordered various dishes but the highlights were beef carpaccio, tuna tartare and the..."

BenxL

"Came here over Easter Long Weekend. Staff were great - we were served by Steph, so thank you Steph! Love the decor and nautical vibe.Only small..."

Snackloverbaby

"A very nice restaurant with fabulous views, attentive and professional wait staff, but most of all, amazing food. Our table saw a mixture of seafood..."

Kris Nescovski

"Great location and views , great food and service . We had snapper and $20 steak ( Wednesday’s only ) . The Panna cotta dessert was to die for...."

Kaye Grant

"Beautiful location. Could not ask for better!We came here for dinner on a Thursday night without a reservation and got a great seat by the..."

Mothermeow

"Only had a snappy drink here after a nice walk to the bluff. A bit pricey, but hey, service was fine and the view, well refer to the photos. Get to..."

Foodisgood

"Perfect beach restaurant - one whereby you can go to after a sandy day on the beach and go in for a casual but good feed. Spacious with great views &..."

Whats On The Grill?

"Great location, beautiful views and attentive staff. All of our meals were fresh, beautiful and well cooked. Lovely summer flavours paired with great..."

Jay

"Was very nice. Great staff, great food, entree, main and dessert was all really nice.Food was quick to come out and tasted..."

Matt Macklin

"We had not been here for over two years and the standards have not dropped in that time. My wife's pulled pork burger was in her words"delicious". My..."

John W.

"This restaurant is in a great location right on the Barwon River with ocean surf views.The staff are attentive, friendly and..."

Neville Collins

"Beautiful afternoon lunch with our best friends. I had the confit of pork and the panna cotta. Both were superb as was the service. Would highly..."

Jazz Butler

"Very pretty restaurant with yummy food!!Went there for lunch with my boyfriend yesterday. It was on Wednesday afternoon so it wasn't busy..."

Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub

"We went here for my 30th birthday dinner, were given a great table with a water view. Service was swift and the waitress gave us great options to try..."

TVTeena

"Enjoyed a nice light lunch today with my wife. Fish n chips were great - lovely fresh flathead and crunchy chips. The gnocchi was strange as it was..."

Goodfoodmatterstome

"Enjoyed the food and the view very much. It was nice to dine here in such a nice weather. This place was super busy but food came really quick. My..."

Live_in_melbourne

"Went here on a busy long weekend with a few friends. The place was buzzing! We sat on the couches looking out to the heads and shared most of the..."

Duck2610

"Same beautiful place, new upbeat and scrumptious menu! I'd recommend booking if visiting during the holidays if you wish to eat in the restaurant...."

OGfoodie

"Massive improvements in food and overall feel at this restaurant since getting new owners. Between 6 of us we almost covered the menu - very..."

Holly Blackburn

"Lovely spot right on the river, staff always seem to be very happy to be there and love a good chat and joke with the customers. The food is always..."

BRoseS

"Booked a table short notice, had the best view with required sunglasses! Service was terrific and our lunch spot on. It's has a busy holiday vibe..."

I Bite

"Fantastic night for all, Wednesday Steak Night from 6pm.Have a wine or beer at Happy Hour 5pm to 6pm and move to a table for dinner. Steak..."

IAN BENNESS

"Food is a bit unpredictable but not bad. But what it might lack slightly in food quality, it makes up for 10 fold in setting and atmosphere. You just..."

Not-easily-pleased

"Best food with the best view. Frankly, it's this simple. If you travel to the coast, it's to be close to the water and have water views. You don't..."

Paul.brock

"Great value and great food. What a great welcome we received from quick and competent staff last night. Hungry children rapidly fed a generous three..."

Paul_in_france

"It was sunday night, cricket final, and we were happy to find a place ready to welcome the 12 of us (lots of kids), and contrary to some reviews..."

FrenchFamilly

"I attended a wedding and reception at At The Heads so my review is not representative of the normal restaurant experience. The location is fabulous-..."

Lindsay

"Loved it. Went to At the heads for lunch and couldn't fault it. Service was excellent, food was delicious and view was spectacular. Will definitely..."

Grovedale

"Great lunch. Went to At the Heads for a Saturday afternoon lunch with 6 others and after reading some of the other reviews was a bit concerned. No..."

Johnny8s

"The food is rather expensive, but it's worth it if you have the available funds. Great view,..."

Bananaman

"Can no longer expect impressive food, usually below par. However, The views seem to always compensate for the overpriced menu. Out on the terrace in..."

Dr.J

"Port Lincoln Swordfish, smoked bacon, green beans & lime $25 Special. We live in Melbourne & came up for the day. I have stayed at Barwon heads..."

Cclocc

"Up-market pub grub, but fine dining pricing. Keeps missing the mark. Ordered eight meals with two bottles of white-three beers and two kids drinks..."

Rex

"What a magical location, we ate here for lunch on the weekend and although we didn’t have a booking we were accommodated. Staff were friendly and..."

Victorian Dinner Critics

"We went back for more!. Great value for money with a good down to earth menu for families or any groupings to be satisfied. A stand out in this..."

Johna

"After being recommended to come by a lovely waitress at one of my favorite restaurants in ocean grove, I was overall very happy I came. The food -..."

Julia D

"Absolutely loved it, we went for fathers day dinner and ordered the seafood platter for 2.. It was excellent, right up there with the best in Geelong..."

Manu

"Great location, beautiful fresh food, very friendly staff. You should come and enjoy the whole experience, you won't be..."

Marianela Romito

"Lunch today sunday 20th may. My family and I were celebrating an anniversary and glad that we choose At The Heads restaurant in Barwon Heads a table..."

Ilovetoeat

"We had a plesant experience. My family of four arrived without a booking and staff greeted us warmly and showed us to our.seats. We were attended to..."

Deb Mc

"Just had a relaxing lunch with my daughter, Staff were friendly and attentive, didn't have to wait very long and it was quite busy, enjoyed a well..."

Optimisticgirl

"Wedding Reception at At The Heads. We held our cocktail style wedding reception for 110 at At The Heads in October 2011. Over all we were very happy..."

Drkristinboyle

"Went to the heads with my parents last week, beautiful food, lovely service!! What an exceptional..."

David

"Like the new menu,very nice ! Very friendly staff, beautiful view. Definitely worth to..."

Tina Ding

"Great setting and lunch. Went for Saturday lunch having driven up from Melbourne. The location is absolutely stunning and although other half mumbled..."

Wocksie

"Mouth watering!. I have just returned from a holiday in Geelong catching up with friends and family.My husband and I dined with some..."

Julie The Magnificent

"We recently celebrated our wedding At the Heads and it was EPIC! Food was beautiful, wine and beverages were perfect, staff were pleasant and..."

Becky

"Good service friendly and warm. Dinner was good. Not excellent. We had the seafood platter it was yummy but the fish, calamari and salads were a bit..."

Meg

"At the heads now looks like a tacky airport lounge and completely ruins the fantastic beach atmosphere it's surronded by. Used to love coming to this..."

Amy

"Fan-bloody-tastic, everybody should make their way down here and enjoy the food and service by Donovan and..."

Jill

"New management and they are doing a fantastic job, if you've been and didn't like it do yourself a favour and..."

Douglas Unsworth

"My partner and myself went to the heads for dinner last night, beautiful new chairs and tables, beautiful food and lovely service!! The new owner..."

Lisa

"GOOD. Eat at the heads all the time with my partner & we love it!Seeing all the new changes are exciting. Food has always been great. Now I am..."

Foodie

"Wedding Reception September 11. Congratulations to the new owners, management and staff of At The Heads on an excellent service at our daughters..."

Liz Jeffreys

"At Long Last. At long last they are getting it At The Heads.Previously only went for coffee and the view's and had long given up expecting a..."

Sammy K

"Thank goodness for the new ownership. These new guys know how to run a restaurant. The food is beautiful and staff professional. Will definately go..."

George G

"New management makes the difference!!!. We went to the heads for breakfast on the weekend brilliant weather, great setting, fantastic food and..."

Xcop1986

"Perfect view. The heads is fantastic. Such an amazing view (better for lunch or early dinner to see the bay). Great variety with food choice. We got..."

Vanessa

"Changing Times. Nowadays the restaurant lacks enough staff to run efficiently and enough stock to call itself a restaurant. A massive waste since the..."

James R

"Beautiful setting with all glass walls with views to sea and beach right outside. Service was slow, but we had arrived right at peak Sunday lunch..."

Mike Manning

"Such a beautiful venue! Super refresh, even inside of the restaurant and the food is super! We had the seafood platter, cooked potatoes and the..."

Vanessa Wingert

"Great location with a view…. Sit back and enjoy the seaside (river view) while relaxing with your group. Small kiosk available for takeaway also..."

B. D.

"Great dining experience At The Heads. Staff were fantastic. Very friendly, helpful with the menu and provided great service. Three courses with a..."

Glenn Harrison

"Had a 60th birthday here. Great food and views. Enjoyed the friendly and efficient service. Would definitely..."

Gavin

"I visit this restaurant first time snd its was amazing🥰I happy to choose this place for our anniversary, was very tasty, specially i love entre..."

Sena Lane

"Great location, magnificent views while enjoying a meal and chatting with friends. The food was fresh and..."

Rob Moss

"Great views, food is delicious and staff is friendly. Must get the windows seat … I have been going back for nearly 8 years and still the same good..."

Irene Tan

"Great location ! Food was amazing and very fresh . The cocktail menu is very good . Make sure you book in advance to not be disappointed . I highly..."

Laëtitia Brémaud

Jetty Road Fish And Chips Barwon Heads

71/100 (253 ratings)

Restaurants

Seafood

Dinner

Lunch

"There was a group of us so we had the set menu. Every entree served was incredible. Salmon ceviche was the stand out as well as the cauliflower...."