Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cowes

Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar

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"Started off with the artisan bread to go with my shipwreck IPA and my wife’s cider,then had the best fish in chips I’ve had in Phillip Island..."

Mike Watson

"Really really good service our waitress was one of the best. Food was good too, would say great however, the prices are a bit steep. The Pilsner is..."

Unsoundend E

"Such good food and exceptional service. One of the best chicken parmagianas ive had. Amazing garlic and cheese bread too. I would go back in an..."

Mrs Lolly

"This place is excellent. A really laid back experience and some fine tasting Pilsner and stout on offer. I’ve taken the family here a few times and..."

Reece

"Despite being a popular restaurant, we were seated instantly. The service was friendly and prompt. Beer on tap selection was awesome. Food as you can..."

Happy Tomato

"When the business is really accommodating to families and go out of their way, it just relaxes The Luncher Clan and makes for a superb..."

The Dear Luncher

"Friendly service in a laid back, serene atmosphere, serving decent pub fare and a variety of beers and ales. We were the last ones by 9.30pm on Fri..."

J0yy173

"Great place to stop, great selection of boutique beers, awesome food and fantastic staff and service. Hats off to you.. no need to drive to cowes for..."

KarlL

"Planning a trip this weekend? Have you been to Phillip island? Looking for good local food? Have you tried the friendly, cosy pub, Rusty Waters..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"My boyfriend and I could not fault this place! We ordered the seafood spaghetti and the duck confit. Both meals were delicious! Staff were some of..."

Lana Mclachlan

"Went here yesterday on a chilly Saturday for lunch. My partner and I both ordered the Seafood Paella ($32) and it was absolutely delicious. One of..."

Cherise

"Very warm and friendly environment. The steaks were beautiful, the open fire was a nice touch. The ravioli was okay. Some bread would have made the..."

Ben Smith

"Would defanatly recommend this place, espically in winter, they have a few fire places. we all loved our meals, my duck was so soft. The champagne is..."

Levi

"Absolutely beautiful food. My partner had the steak and I had the duck both were cooked to perfection. The staff were lovely and very attentive. I..."

Chickenocave

"We headed here after viewing at the Penguin Parade in less than 20 minutes easy drive. It is well located just off Philip Island Road, though Google..."

Been?Here

"Right as you walked in the door service was fantastic. Everyone was full of smiles and very polite! The range of alcohol to try was a plus, with my..."

Tania McLaren

"Lovely little place that serves really great beers and wine and decent pub style meals. The courtyard is a nice shady area to sit and enjoy a meal..."

Emmilio

"A really good choice. The steaks and chicken parmas were excellent and there was a good selection of locally brewed beers. Staff were very friendly...."

Jimmy Tom

"Taking its name from the colour of beer – Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar is home to Phillip Island’s only handcraft ales. Each hand crafted..."

Mj

"We had late lunch here before going back to Melbourne, and based on their good review, we were very intrested to try. I understand why, as not many..."

MF

"My boyfriend and i came down from melbourne for a couple of days and thought we would try this place. Great food and an even better selection of..."

Rachel Jarvis

"Nice enough little brewery. I had most of their beers, which were ok but nothing special. Their other offerings are quite limited with Otway stout..."

Barley And Hops

"What a gem of a venue!We ordered : and was very hungry from sitting out in the rain and freezing cold watching the very cute penguin..."

Joe Figjam

"To celebrate out last night of holidays in beautiful Phillip Island we decided to take ourselves out for dinner. I really do love cooking when I am..."

DaniB @eatmystreet.net

"Had chicken parmas and the barrmundi. Best parma ive had in a while and the barra was also great. The Koala Pale Ale was also a great drop. Would..."

Noodlelover54

"I seriously considered recycling the “By name only” line from my previous post but decided that would be cheating… Seriously, what is with all..."

Cheronnie

"A fabulous dinner. The service was excellent from all staff. My husband had the steak and I had the seafood spaghetti. We finished by sharing the..."

Beenaroundatableortwo

"What a lovely place! We had a table next to the fireplace, and was served by the loveliest waitress. The beer was amazing. I had the burnt..."

Hui Wen Goh

"Reasonably priced, lovely food, charming place, great service by staff. Will definitely be back...great mid week dining! Compliments to the..."

Gotita De Amor

"Hi where from WA and was told by a girl at Penguin Parade to go to Rusty Water Brewery so we went for lunch and it was so good we went back for..."

Don Thomson

"Absolutely wonderful. Food was perfect in every way, and recommend the beer paddle, great for beer appreciators. Service was warm and very inviting...."

Brendonious Mellarious

"Great lamb pie, reasonable kids meals! My partner was a bit disappointed with his Parma as it didn't take/look house..."

Anchebella

"Simply amazing! We had the Seafood Pasta, Rib Eye, and Panfried Barramundi. They were all cooked to perfection! And if you're after a nice beer too,..."

Moo

"Great service and fantastic food. Will happily come..."

Markos Batzias

"Great service and food!. Ordered the barramundi and it did not dissappoint! Amazing! Cooked..."

KB

"Oh my gosh! This place was great, seriously the staff were so friendly I could not fault them in any way. The food was great, especially the entree..."

Nicole

"Excellent. Friendly helpful wait staff. Great food. Great beer. Need to book or you will be disappointed during peak..."

David Ip

"Not bad. Great food, great.... Not bad. Great food, great beer. Had a steak upon recommendation by our waiter and wasn't disappointed. Table..."

Moosyb

"Went Friday night my partner & I, live music playing. Bought a paddle to try the beers, food was great, beer great, the staff excellent. We enjoyed..."

Steve

"Yummy. Loved the food. Softest calamari I have ever tasted. Loved the fresh Pale ale.The staff were engaging and attentive. Great night. Will..."

Annemartin

"Wow! We would drive three hours just to eat that good again. Holidays and ate here first night, came back for the second. Excellent staff, amazing..."

Luke Raisbeck

"Very good food, atmosphere and service. We enjoyed a nice evening there. we had a lovely waitress that was serving from the heart. the food we..."

Yafit

"Great food, friendly staff and casual atmosphere. My family have been to the brewery now three times and loved it each time. The food has been..."

Andrew Osborne

"I don't only like this place, but I love it strongly recommended and will be looking forward to coming back again beautiful staff. Thanks a lot..."

Ahmad H Hablas

"Amazing beer, extremely friendly service, delicious bar snacks, great views. Thank you! Will be..."

Coffee Snob

"Lovely place. Staff were very friendly, helpful and efficient. Barramundi was delicious. Homemade pie was good. Beer and cider were great. Decor and..."

Hanah Penrose

"Excellent. Took the wife here for dinner for our 1st wedding anniversary as we were staying on Phillip Island for a long weekend. I had booked about..."

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"Thoroughly enjoyed Rusty Water. The guys out back really know what they're doing. The front of house is equally as good. Overall Rusty Water is well..."

Iceman

"Just had dinner and it was such a lovely experience. Beautiful food, the drinks list was awesome, I had an awesome cider and also a lovely Pinot..."

Ash

"Great little restaurant. Nice staff and good..."

Daryl Brett

"Have been wanting to try this place for some time. Took the family tonight. Ordered a delightful Koala Ale and the Pork Rib Steak with Sour Cherries..."

Sue Osborne

"Went for lunch with husband and 2year old, it was a yummy lunch, gave colouring in for the 2 year which was a nice touch. Only two faults, kids meal..."

Michelle

"Happy diners!. What can I say; great customer experience. Restaurant was fully booked but as our group had struggled to find a place this particular..."

Kingsue111

"AMAZING !! eye fillet coo.... AMAZING !!eye fillet cooked perfectly Seafood pasta fresh and beautifull Even a bowl of chips..."

Darrin Cooper

"Had such a great experience at Rusty Water. The food was amazing, I had the pork with bok choi and sweet potato and pistachio mash. Couldn't fault..."

Lilly O'Gorman

"Chilled atmosphere and decent food. Friday night they had a chilled acoustic guitar and singer filling the ambience. The place was quiet and homey..."

James

"Incredible and so worth it!. I visited this restaurant last Sunday for lunch. Had the mango and lime cider which was absolutely heavenly! Had the..."

Nirvana

"Tasty menu, friendly..."

Dave Presser

"Superb kid friendly service. Spent a great wintery lunchtime with friends at Rusty Water. Met at the door by the welcoming staff who, noting our..."

Heids

"Nell and Dan. We recently ate here whilst having a long weekend in san remo and loved it. had the calamari and scallops for entrée - both were..."

Culinary Road Trip

"Superb service. Came here with my wife and was provide with delicious food, tasty beer and exceptional service. We'll definitely return here on our..."

Greg

"Ate here on a Wednesday night in Winter, it was busier than I expected for this time of year, so that was a good sign. I had the barramundi and my..."

Lovebug

"Fantastic food!. I took my 3 kids (8, 10, 12) to Rusty Water for dinner on Saturday, and we all loved it! All our meals were delicious & the olives..."

Tahli Clayton

"Good atmosphere, great food, wine and beer..."

Kathryn Hands

"Excelllent food. Family had the Bouillabaisse, the pork ribeye, spaghetti primavera, and the steak. All excellent. The confit duck salad also great...."

David Choy

"Had a lovely afternoon at the Rusty Water Brewery today. The service was fantastic and friendly, and everyone in our group of 8 loved their meals...."

Chippie

"Overall a good place to eat. The food and the service could not be faulted. However, when the staff started stacking the chairs 30 minutes before..."

Ericblair

"My Husband and I loved this place! The meals were delicious. The steak was tender and tasty. The seafood dish was excellent. Even the pizza for the..."

Robynne Clarke

"Great friendly service, awesome beef pie, loved the pale ale. Wouldn't hesitate to return and..."

GoodDineGoodTime

"BEST FOOD ON THE ISLAND. Pleasantly surprised after many average meals at other island venues. But this place was brilliant!! They obviously have a..."

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