The best Restaurants in Geelong | Sluurpy updated in May

Freckleduck

86/100 (620 ratings)

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"Atmosphere was great, service was good it was hard as they were quite busy when we got there but they were very attentive, food was sensational (best..."

Elisa Banas

"From the time we walked in until the time we left, everyone was friendly and eager to serve! Our server was amazing! Our food was fresh and the best..."

Sapna Lohana

"OMFG! The best Belgian Waffle I have ever had with Nutella and strawberries.. Amazing coffee too... You have to try this place, atmosphere is..."

Damian Wilson

"Amazing! Great service and super amazing food... complements to the chef! Thank you..."

Samantha Lythgo

"Loved my breakfast - roasted mushrooms were really tasty and thick lashings of caramelised belly pork instead of thin bacon rashers...."

Sharon Bumpstead

"Fabulous food, great coffee and friendly and prompt service! Will definitely be calling in here..."

Tania Quinn

"This is first time ever I have tried #Coffee of #Freckleduck, and the test of that has brought feelings on my head!! Amazing staff and Cafe!! Cheers..."

Sam Sam

"One of the best coffee i ever had in my life friendly..."

RaMesh KumAr HiMrajani

"🎃 roasted pumpkin🌽 sweet corn & parmesan fritter🏚: Freckle Duck📍: Geelong,..."

Sense Of Food

"One of the best brunches I’ve had! The smashed pumpkin was heavenly! Generous portion and heaps of added extras taking it to the next level. My..."

Kerri Langton

"We tried few of the recipes today and i would say, they have great mouth watering taste. I m from wodonga and loved this cafe in Geelong. I would..."

Kapeel

"We were invited down to Geelong last weekend to enjoy some lunch at a great café called Freckleduck. It’s located on the corner of Malop Street..."

Crumbs Of A Foodie

"Awesome food, awesome coffee and very awesome service. Nice place to sit and spend..."

Parkash Kumar Manwani

"Best brisket burger after long time...."

Rajesh Kumar Punjabi

"We came here on a weekend trip to Geelong. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food came out quite fast. We both enjoyed the dishes we ordered...."

Annyeongjen

"The baked eggs was delicious and the burger. Coffee was perfect and strong to taste. The bacon was the highlight, thick and tasty! The bread was..."

Kheng OMNOM

"Just a gal from Melbourne who luckily picked an amazing brunch spot in Geelong.Ordered:🍳 Chilli scrambled eggs (vo): tomato, spring..."

Jasmine

"Such a nice place in Geelong. Loves the pics on the wall. The beef burger is very yummy and tasty so different. Friendly staffs. The place is..."

FoodLoverQueenM

"Nice little corner store in central Geelong. Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. The menu is small but there are some nice brunch options and the..."

Haley

"Super friendly service here.And great coffee.Food presentation are great, even though there was a bit salty, but come on, this is..."

Rose

"One of the best Cafes in Geelong! Food was very tasty, with lots of flavour! Loved it.We sat facing the street, people watching. Great spot..."

Nivi Murugan

"When did you get so gosh darn charming Geelong? Then again you could throw a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds over most things and I'd be..."

Iris Myandowski

"We stopped here on our way home for some lunch. We had the waffles and baked beans, with flat whites to wash it all done ( to be honest the food..."

Lynne.mca84

"Absolutely love this café - the coffee is fantastic, and so is the food, the cosy ambience and the warm service. Such a delight - I highly recommend..."

Ribena

"Enjoyed a delicious cuppa joe at freckleduck, we even mounted the curb on the way there because we knew how good the coffee was going to be haha. All..."

Kieren ORiley

"Great lunch!! We had 2 salads and they were both incredibly filling and tasty!The little cafe is very warm, I felt for the staff working in..."

Team Shac

"Lovely little restaurant with some delicious options - especially for vegetarians. We shared two different veg salads and had a cold brew each. All..."

BEats

"Very healthy food, we ordered the Quinoa pumpkin salad with pork slaw & lamb shoulder wrap with our coffee ☕️ . Lovely flavours and ingredients...."

Lyonee Dang

"I've always been impressed with their menu. Love their different food options and they make a good coffee too. Have not been disappointed here...."

Moose

"Best place in Geelong. Ordered the Korean beef cheek and it knocked me for 6. Service was on point, food came out in no time. Full credit to the..."

Mitchell Swabey

"Freckleduck is located in prime location in busy central Geelong.From the exterior this cafe appears to be another familiar cog in a coffee and food..."

Dane Baxter

"This place is really cosy and the staff are super friendly! My friend and I stopped by and decided to try a random cafe, and it turns out to be one..."

Kimberley Leow

"Service:- Friendly but slow staffFood and drinks:- Ordered a mocha and croissant- Croissant tasted fine but a bit hard-..."

Rose Chor

"So much effort goes into the flavour of the entire menu. I LOVE it when food just " works". One of those places where you feel like annoying the..."

Jo Madder

"Freckleduck is a small humble cafe located on the conner of Malop street in the heart of Geelong. With limited seating out the front that provides..."

Brew Hunter

"Sunday morning brunch. Thought we'd struggle to find a free table but there was lots of room. Sat at the central, communal table. Staff were..."

Rhiannon Beck

"Quick and delicious! The granola is great but the yoghurt served with it is THE BEST! So thick and creamy with dates through it! They gave us lots of..."

BIRCHER QUEEN 👑

"Great little find in Geelong. Super friendly service. Quick to take orders and deliver. 80s music playing this particular Monday morning. My friend..."

C3patient

"Randomly dined here during our day trip to Geelong and we were really happy with the food and service. Good portions size and delicious food. We both..."

XiaoHui Teo

"Love all day breakfasts anywhere and this place is a cut above thr rest. Thick maple bacon, delicious smoked salmon (I must find out their supplier)..."

Laura

"A tiny little corner cafe that absolutely delivered on a Sunday afternoon. Ate the potato and leek rosti and the balance of flavours was excpetional!..."

Sarah

"Tiny unsuspecting place in Geelong. Coffee selection was good and made wonderfully. Food was delicious and full of flavour. Had the peanut butter and..."

Danielle Jade

"Geelong and gourmet are not often used in the same breath. Sure, if you walk down the average street and try to find a great coffee and breakfast you..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Nice coffee and atmosphere. Had the maple bacon waffle and the prawn tortilla. Both were nice, though the tortilla was a tad too tangy and cold for..."

Don Djoe

"Amazing little cafe in Geelong, friendly service and the food totally hit the spot. Ordered a lamb shoulder Kim chi salad and a Soy chai...."

DumplingDoll

"There's a lot of good sounding cafes in Geelong. I think it's doubtful that I'll get to most of them but from what I've read a lot seem to be in West..."

Eat Like Ushi

"The blueberry ricotta pancake was by far the best i have ever had! Light, fluffy and presented beautifully. The service was also great.The..."

John Smith

"Come here for coffee with a friend, I had the cold brew and it was fantastic! The service was great! And the staff really friendly. We came back the..."

Steph A

"Really nice place for a quick stop in lunch, mexican chicken salad was a very big serving and tasted delightful. The spicy jalapeño dressing with..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"One of the better cafés in Geelong which kickstarted our Warnambool adventure. This place serves 5 Senses coffee which I personally like. Service is..."

Mojomomo

"First time today at FD. Coffee great. Poached eggs delicious. Sides generous in proportion and well priced. Thick cut maple bacon was VERY nice. Lamb..."

Lucas Mullin

"Food here is amazing! Highly recommend the FD bacon & eggs. Thick cut maple glazed bacon on corn bread with poached eggs & creamed corn. Or for a..."

Shelly Bon Cini Cheese

"Nice food and people, reasonable price as well! Ordered avocado crush, bacon and eggs (on waffles) and blueberries and ricotta cheese hot cake. For..."

Yuweiz1

"I'm a regular customer at Freckleduck, when I want a brunch on weekends there is no better spot in Geelong so I have no doubt and I keep going back...."

MagicLuke

"Great little place. Very friendly, efficient, cool vibe. Had the smashed avo & poached egg. Was delish. Husband had eggs & bacon with corn..."

Foodiefan

"Great coffee, great food and great service. Had the smashed avocado with a poached egg and my partner had the ricotta and blueberry hotcakes which..."

Heater

"Whenever im in town I always call into Freckleduck. The staff are friendly and their coffee is perfect! Great for take away coffee and snack, or for..."

Babushkakath

"Had a wonderful meal here. I chose the Maple Bacon with Poached Eggs & Chilli Cornbread. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the sweetness of the..."

Connie

"Great Café to stop in at on the way to the coast! All our food was unreal & the Coffee is the best I've had in Geelong/Melbourne. See you soon..."

Campbell Kilsby

"Awesome cafe, Melbourne's best in the heart of Geelong. Check out the coffee machine. Great spot. Love the espresso mascarpone toast and the iced..."

Hugh

"Great breaky and perfect coffee after a busy week working down in Geelong. Crushed avo was epic and the single origin from Ethiopia was great. Cheers..."

Robert James

"We went out for breakfast a few weeks ago, had the poached eggs with maple bacon and corn bread, so good. They use 5 senses coffee, had a long black..."

Jack Nicol

"Delicious! Went here for breakfast and had the slow cooked pork and salmon rosti. Both were fantastic. Coffee was ok but great fast service. Will be..."

Hhunni

"Pulled Pork Benedict. Was perfect for my late brunch. Delicious moist saucy pulled pork accompanied by apple slaw and beautifully runny poached egg..."

Dysfunctional

"Great coffee, great food, great service! What more could you ask for? I visit Geelong regularly from Melbourne and wouldn't go anywhere else. Keep up..."

Mick

"Morning Necessity. The Freckleduck is a clean and inviting shop where as I did, I browsed the selection of edibles on display and settled on a nice..."

Facebook User

"Freekeh Risotto. Tea smoked egg made an unusual but great addition!-----21 Feb, 2015-----Amazing food and coffee! Just what..."

Coffee Snob

"Amazing iced chai! Great vibe of ply wood shelving, exposed brick and industrial seating. Menu looks great..."

Emma

"Accommodated for a group of 8, we were promptly seated inside and service was very friendly and patient with our group, particularly with some fussy..."

jeyyy

"Would recommend Pros: - Wonderful atmosphere - Yummy, well presented food - Great service (with a smile) - Perfectly cooked poached eggs! Cons: -..."

Anna T

"I was in town photographing a wedding, so by recommendation I came here. I wasn't disappointed, with a broad range on the menu with great pricing for..."

Marcel Van der Horst Photographer

"Went there specifically to try the eggs benny with beetroot Bernaise sauce, but sadly they changed menu, so me and my friends had to customize our..."

Hannan Haddad

"Awesome service and the oyster mushroom omelette was seriously the best omelette I've ever eaten. Delicious and so full of flavour. Washed down with..."

mel caldwell

"Favorite place for brunch in Geelong. After a drive from Melbourne, we tried their newly launched Burger and baked beans. Burger was good and fresh,..."

Sunil Kumar

"Great food and coffee. Very friendly service. Got coffees at time requested although each different. Good location near shops and close to..."

LJ Gervasoni

"Brilliant Food by a fantastic chef. The staff at Freckleduck were very polite and accommodating. I would thoroughly recommend the Reuben and a long..."

James Davison

Parkers Steakhouse

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"Easily the best steaks in Geelong. Service was excellent and wines were very well priced. We were going to eat around the corner and decided to pay..."

Matthew Luttrell

"It's been a little while since I've been here and they did not disappoint. The food was delicious, beautiful and left my tastebuds wanting more. ..."

Patrick Mckay

"On arrival my husband and I were directed to our table upstairs. Unfortunately hubby isn't very mobile and using a cane at the moment. Our first..."

Debi Lloyd

"Awesome service, friendly staff, good range of meat, sauces and drinks. Highly recommend to anyone who wants a guaranteed satisfying meal that is to..."

Matthew Pattison

"We had the most amazing night here. Great steaks, wine, service and the ribs were the best we have ever eaten. Thanks so..."

Tiff Bartram

"Really enjoyed our meal at Parkers Steakhouse. It's a beautiful old building and the atmosphere is great. The eye fillet steak with mushroom sauce..."

Linda Henricus

"We came here on Friday night for our 4 year anniversary. The staff are so friendly and the food was absolutely amazing! Couldn't fault a thing! We..."

Mandie De Bono

"Great service, uncomplicated menu, good wine choices, great ambience and lovely historic building. Definitely will return..."

Sharon Hedley

"We enjoyed the great food & atmosphere. Highly recommended especially food from the..."

Paula Blannin

"Fantastic service, great wine and amazing steak. This place is as good as I remembered from years ago! The eye fillet was tender and cooked to..."

Emily Jane

"Exceptional service. Fantastic food. Fabulous atmosphere. The steak was cooked to perfection, the sauce was to die for, and the refreshing garden..."

Nick Griffin

"One of the best steaks that I’ve ever eaten in Australia 😊👍 I will always remember the great taste and will always return every time I’m..."

Ronnie『로니』

"AMAZING🤤💥🥩I have been to Parker’s Steakhouse on two occasions now and it honestly just keeps getting better and better🐮 ❤️ The..."

Joberzfood

"Nice and cosy little steakhouse. The menu is diverse in its selections and has a wide range of options. However, the price per head is quite..."

Miso Hungry

"excellent meal, steak was grilled to perfection, basting sauce was yummy, chips were really good, Danish blue cheese sauce was ultra yum, and onion..."

Hilton

"Great steaks I’ve eaten here more times than I can remember, it’s the Goto for steak in Geelong and surrounding, the chefs gravy is a must try on..."

Heatfan1087

"No. Of Visit: 3 Overall Verdict: An ok-ish steak house in terms of meat quality and price. Amazing venue with old bluestone wall...."

Lancelthebard

"I was very impressed with the atmosphere of the restaurant and the service we received from the waiters! The quality of food exceeded my..."

Sheridan Harvey

"Excellent steaks cooked to perfection. Gorgeous old building with heaps of character and a great wine selection. The only downside is the side is a..."

Jayden Daldy

"Hi! We have eaten at Parkers many times. The restaurant is old style with a slate floor and lots of bluestone and timber, appealing to..."

Cooper

"Best steak we've ever had. Melts in your mouth. The service was very good, too. We're torn between sharing how good it is with others to make sure..."

Perthluckystar

"This...This was incredible.Setting: Old brick turn-of-the-century style building with tables scattered in a roomy but cosy fashion. Grill as you..."

Mark Allen

"Everyone at our table really enjoyed our meals! Most people had steak and a couple had the chicken breast!! Food was amazing, highly recommend this..."

Dan

"Best Steakhouse in Geelong.Perfectly cooked to medium rare. You know it's good when the texture is like jelly. The steaks are well priced...."

Dave Pham

"Main: 300g Angus Eye fillet and Black pepper sauce.Side: fried onionsBread and butter was provided at the beginning. +Steak was..."

Emman Adamis

"Came here on a Friday night at 8:30 and it was packed out - I understand why! The food was amazing, I got a wagyu beef steak (their special of the..."

Kate Pollard

"My girlfriend (yes I have a girlfriend now -- suck on that world!) and I came here when we stayed in Geelong over the Labour Day weekend back in..."

Liang Vuong

"Sublime. Not cheap but great food and cracking service. Good sized portions and a good service with a nice atmosphere. The smell walking in to the..."

Jonny Foster

"Fantastic steaks, good wine list with fair prices, and attentive service. I enjoy a good steakhouse and would definitely come back here to enjoy..."

Nigel Earnshaw

"Ambience of the place was literally a steak out. Live up to its name of "top quality steak. Steak cook to perfection! And do not miss out the baked..."

Jane Hearn

"Nestled in s little side street, this is a fantastic restaurant, great service. The steaks cooked to perfection, timing and service was..."

The Fat Duck

"First time visitor after hearing rave reviews from everyone and it didn't disappoint. Had the rib eye steak med rare and although in parts it was..."

Chillihotsauce007

"Some of the bst steaks in Geelong, well basted, well seasoned, well (med-rare) cooked cuts of meat. Sauces are a must. Decor is well suited to a..."

Lucas Mullin

"Steak was cooked exactly as we had ordered. Staff were friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back next time we want great service and great..."

Justine

"Food: 4.5Service: 3Most juicy steak I have ever eaten. Every bite was to die for and the BBQ glaze added just the right amount of..."

De

"I love a good steak and these guys definetly won't disappoint. I have been to a number of Squires loft restaurants around melbourne. I spend a lot of..."

Ms.rhino

"Long time family favourite. Parkers is back to its best. We felt last few occasions it had slipped. Our steaks were perfect, ribs falling off the..."

Foodiefan

"Exceptional steaks and service. Cooked to perfection and I will be back. Loved the ribs and Caesar salad . casual and a lot of fun. Need a hearty..."

Sally Steele

"Juicy. Tender. Lean. Succulent. Mmm!Had the Eye Fillet with a side of chips, and the BBQ sauce. Pretty sure I've covered the steak itself...."

SandvichNomNomNom

"Authentic steak, very tender, juicy, yummy with charcoal aroma. Great experience, although had to wait for a while, it was worth the waiting...."

Lisa Wang

"Have eaten here several times with both Family and Friends.Always a wonderful meal, perfectly cooked steaks and a good wine list to go with..."

Knerkle

"Just Yum! Best steaks and good..."

Razz

"The steak was certainly amazing, very nice and tender, however I would only recommend going on special occasions or when price isn't an issue as it..."

Jemma Helm

"Nearly great. Wine list seems a bit spendy, until you realise the little number by each wine is the vintage. Go on, admit that the last time you..."

GregL

"Perfect steak once again. Well done Parker's..."

Matthew Thomas

"Melt in your mouth steak with all the..."

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"Rib eye on bone, jacket spud, onions, garlic sauce and a ripper of a bottle of red. Always impresses, never fails. Keep it..."

AB

"My partner and I ate dinner at Parker's yesterday! I must say the entree mushrooms with feta and Garlic herb butter were good! We both had the..."

Andrew

"What an absolutely magnificent place to dine in Geelong! Hidden away down the back streets we were welcomed by the most delightful staff. Our..."

Cath Batchelor

"A Steak-lover's Geelong Mecca. Went here on a Saturday night with no booking, and although it was our own fault that we had to wait about 20 minutes..."

Gareth

"Great for a special night out. I went here for a date night with my boyfriend and it was very special. Yes it is pricey - but it is to be expected in..."

Boppy Chick

"A Smokey Carnivores Cave. We stumbled accross this place after pre dins drinks at The Dive Bar and a Karaoke hit at Beav's Bar in Little Malop..."

Artychoke

"One of the best steakhouses I've been to. Food is perfect, you can even buy the baste to take home. Excellent wine selection and a Parkers ale as..."

Cam Fox

"By far the best steakhouse in geelong. Steaks were cooked to our liking, sizes were right and the side dishes were very big. To top it off service..."

Heath Robbins

"Have been numerous times and has yet to dissapoint. it's the go-to venue for any special occasion. our steaks are always cooked close to perfection..."

Lethalreviews

"Geelong's best. These guys have got it right, I am yet to eat a better steak anywhere, including Rockpool. Price is not everything, people will pay..."

Daniel.hayes

"Never been disappointed here. Awesome place. Expensive, but crikey me its a good treat. Wine selection is also very good. Love..."

John Citizen

"Love the steaks, love the wine, love the sauces, love the service. I'm a Parkers fanboy. I love the steak, all the sauces are superb. I have a vegan..."

Ash W

"Came in for dinner on Friday night. Three of us started with the share platter and the skewered prawns. The ribs on the share platter melted off of..."

Live To Eat Don't Eat To Live

"A favourite!. By far the best steak I've had in Geelong. Cooked to perfection each time I've been. If you go, try the pork belly; they manage to get..."

Natalie

"Amazing steak, sides, place and service. I was never a steak girl until I came here and I an addicted. Blue cheese sauce is impossible to pass up,..."

Victoria Anderson

"There are many so called steak house around and unfortunately the dishes are not much better than my local pub. However Parker's Steakhouse is..."

Timothy Lau

"One word to sum it up... Amazing. Its a great steakhouse which i cant help going back to. Yes its a pricey meal but i havent been dissapointed this..."

The Don

"Parkers sets the bar for the best steak ever!!! Steakhouses in Melbourne don't measure up.. Quality service and food, just make sure you book in..."

Lee

"Been 10 times and will go back again. Over the years I have probably been back to Parkers at least 10 times (to date). And yes it is a little pricey..."

Ben Minutoli

"Good steak , good service , very good atmosphere , a little bit..."

Andre Benjamin

"Best steakhouse I've been to! If your a big on your steak this is a must. Meals are a tad pricey but worth every cent. I'm originally from Geelong..."

Shaneo

"Great steaks. A highlight in Geelong's food..."

Bax_ry

"Went for a friends birthday! best steak ever! I'm not a steak eater usually, but it was amazing! the garlic gravy was to die for! definelty going..."

Danni

"Be hungry!. Great spot when your carnivore side is coming out. The steaks are all beautiful cuts and cooked to perfection, the sauces are almost a..."

Aido

"Best steak ever! Compare to a lot of over rated Melbourne steakhouse, this is the one you won't regret. Good service, great steak cooked to..."

Monkiking

"This is the best restaurant ever!! Love it love..."

Yvette

"Great Meat. Fantastic meats cooked to perfection.Skip the sauces. Apart from being expensive they are heavy and why spoil the natural..."

Webster

"The BEST steak I've ever eaten! We had the Wagyu and it was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth! The front of house staff were so cheery and..."

Suzee Francis

"Excellent service, the attached photo was the T-bone I ordered, it was medium rare with a creamy mushroom sauce. The main meal arrived in under 15..."

Gantic

"My husband and I went to Parker’s steakhouse tonight, as part of our honeymoon celebration, and we were blown away. The food was top quality and..."

Charlotte Souter

"Amazing food, environment, staff, the works. Cannot recommend..."

Tyrone White

"Great for a special occasion or if you just feel like treating your self to a nice dinner. Good atmosphere and comfortable. Big shout out to all the..."

Melissa K

"Absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked rib, rump and eye fillet. The chicken gravy had a little too much pepper for a plain gravy. But could not..."

Tonya Barnes

"Lovely, friendly service throughout the evening. The steak meal was fantastic. Looking forward to the next opportunity to indulge there..."

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