American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Geelong

Pistol Pete's Food N Blues

87/100 (1824 ratings)

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"I love this place, especially for the food. I can recommend the chicken & waffles with candied bacon, its the best. Also, I can recommend their..."

Emma Ellett

"Really good service , friendly staff, great casual atmosphere and tasty food ! Would recommend..."

Paula Delves

"Great food. Great company. Try the gumbo & jambalaya washed down with a New Orleans beer. The blues music just adds to the ambience. Top..."

Kelvin Addison

"Last night was the second visit to Pistol Petes. I came back to watch the band play Chuck Berry. I was not disappointed in the slightest. Firstly i..."

Lowe Dean

"Pistol Petes is the place to go if you want to feel Welcomed, not only by Pete but also by all the other patrons...the music is always fantastic ..."

Dishi Trishi

"The food is amazing! So yummy and filling. Love the live music. Staff are all so friendly and inviting. One of Geelong's hidden..."

Justine Martin

"Great value for money and really good food. Definitely recommend to anyone..."

Craig Solkhon

"Great food and great atmosphere. Pistol Pete's offers louisiana style food and music in a relaxed setting. Good..."

Peter Hill

"Really good place to have a beer and enjoy some great live blues being played..."

Peter Crowcroft

"Great staff.... great food n cocktails... great entertainment..."

Alison Carpenter

"Had a green hamburger which was yum! Really enjoyed the blues music. Shame people on other side of wall were so loud as to b intrusive and..."

Serge M Botans

"Had a truly excellent night here... really cool and different. Music was first class and food very tasty. Loved the US bourbon too...."

Nina Petrie

"Food's authentic and delicious and comes out fast, waiter is friendly and polite, atmosphere is perfect. Will be coming..."

Rachel Perkins

"loved the food, loved the decor, loved the Blues music, great atmosphere, will definitely..."

Debbie Daglas

"Travel from Ballarat just for the food and music! It's a great..."

Demita Raine

"Soooo good ! Highly..."

Maddy Kent

"Customer service is brilliant by all the staff and..."

Frankie V.Simovic

"Great music, great food. Had an excellent night thanks to the pistol Petes crew and tastes of Geelong. We will be..."

Pierre Isnard

"Small venue with great food, good atmosphere, reasonable prices. I think the support Pistol Pete’s gives to local Blues music is commendable. Keep..."

David Creamer

"This place is awesome. I was in New Orleans in December and miss it. This brings it a little closer to..."

Ree Winter

"Fabulous food and great music. We will definitely be..."

Renee Willey

"The Voodoo Chicken over fries was unreal, get some cornbread with it and dunk it in the Voodoo Hot..."

Mark O'Neill

"3.8Quirky southern USA style cafe. Nicely located on Little Malop Street which is undergoing an impressive rejuvenation. The cafe is..."

Two Sheds

"One of the best bowls of gumbo I've had in Australia. The broth was thick and full of flavour. And the voodoo munchies pack a punch. I..."

Kathleen Doherty

"An enjoyable meal with friends here. I ordered the fried chicken with sides of fries, coleslaw and cornbread. The slaw was a good and needed..."

Memo

"Great place and good food! Always a good night out the back in the courtyard!! Good atmosphere and music. Great spot on a nice arvo/evening...."

FC_Smithy

"Had a really great time here, music and atmosphere is nice and lively. Food was nice, I had the chicken and waffles admittedly I've never had..."

Abigail Williams

"Absolutely fantastic. Never had this type of food and i loved it. Had pulled pork, cajun fries, okra and corn bread. Will definitely go again and..."

Danii Ennor

"Love it. This spot is ideal to drop into before a show or a movie and then return for a cold beer and some good old fashioned live music. The kind we..."

John W.

"This place is like being back in New Orleans! The food is spot on and the vibe of the place is perfect! If you're looking for something to cure a..."

Chris

"Friday night meal with the boys, great atmosphere, like what they've done with the place. Laid back feeling with a live band playing smooth blues...."

Pee Tee

"Came here for a birthday lunch celebration. I'd love to come back again at night when they have live performances! The food was cooked to perfection...."

Kate Pollard

"Have been here a couple of times now. It's hard to get a table, but there's definitely a reason for that! The food has been great both times we have..."

Rachel

"We ate here with our family of 6 and everyone loved it. The food is sensational, serving sizes were big, and the price is really good. Has a very..."

Tara Grossman

"I got the tofu burger, the tofu seasoning was amazing and there was a beautiful amount of sauce, the Cajun chips were cooked perfectly and the Cajun..."

Cheb

"Outstanding on all fronts. Authentic Southern American tastes at great prices.Don't miss the Gumbo or Fried Chicken - mouth watering..."

Venessa Paech

"Great food, Great Music, Very friendly staff. What more could you ask for? Looks like the are expanding too. If you like a little spice I can..."

Ash W

"Had a really fun night here. Great band and atmosphere. Over ordered slightly but worth it. Yummy shrimp po'boy and burgers. Good value wine and beer..."

Knerkle

"Very cheap food! Hand never tried any of this food before. I got the tasting platter to have a bit of everything but next time would just get pulled..."

Mmmfoood

"Had a great time here for a mate's birthday. Terrific fried chicken. Cajun fries with pulled pork also great. Friends loved the jambalaya and the..."

Average Joe

"Great place. Had the southern fried chicken dinner. Wife had the Jambalaya with chicken. Along with a serve of fries with pork and BBQ sauce all..."

Go2G

"WOWEE!. Pistol Pete's is *AMAZING* - both in value and taste, this is really highly recommended. Freshly cooked and very tasty food - just what I am..."

LadyPants

"Great food, great prices!. Lovely little establishment. Delicious food. Fried shrimp were amazing! Highly..."

Jessica

"Loved it. Came here on a date and was not let down, the food was amazing and well priced and the service was great, the staff were polite and ready..."

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"Absolutely fantastic ! G.... Absolutely fantastic ! Great food , great atmosphere , really funky restaurant in the heart of CBD...."

Todd Young

"All of it. In and around my mouth. All of it. I'll have one of everything. Can't say anything better. The best food in Geelong to this date!!! Sorry..."

Elwood

"A taste of southern has arrived, and it's awesome.. Pistol Pete's, a fantastic find in Geelong, great flavours only made better by the great..."

Michael C

"Holy Moley!. I've walked past Pistol Pete's a few times lately and kept thinking I should go back for a closer look. Today I did, and I was..."

Elspeth P

"Great food and conversation. I just popped in after getting a filling. Even though I couldn't feel my mouth this place intrigued me so I stopped in...."

Undermoney

"Authentic New Orleans food, great concept. First time, Wednesday night, six of us (4 adults, 2 kids), New Orleans theme night. Fantastic music..."

Andy Pobjoy

The Hot Chicken Project

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"Easily the best place to get fried chicken in Geelong. Delicious, Juicy with generous portion sizes at a still reasonable price. Reminds me of a..."

Jordan Altimari

"Our group had chicken tenders and a burger. The tenders were aptly named as they melted in your mouth. The burger was great also. Attentive service..."

Anne Richards

"Definitely the best chicken wings I have ever eaten. The spice was perfect! Will definitely be coming back again. Would recommend that you order the..."

Rhys Clark

"I love this place. Not only is the food to die for, but the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to the booze! Highly recommend a..."

Jess Williams

"Drove all the way from Melbourne to Geelong just for fried chicken, was it worth it??! Yes!!!! Crunchy, juicy, spicy, mmm it was so fingerlickin..."

Olivia Sumichan

"Best chicken in Geelong, no question. I feel like I’ve never eaten chicken until I had this. It’s a Geelong institution, don’t ever leave. I..."

Vish Vadivelu

"Great atmosphere. Friendly service. A place to relax and enjoy delicious food (and a..."

Lincoln Wescombe

"Amazing venue, amazing staff, amazing food � just be careful, it's so tasty and addictive you'll end up coming back..."

Caitlin Kos-Beckwith

"Damn fine southern style goodness! The dry rub on the medium tenders was absolutely on..."

Sam Hatzi

"Always great food, fast service, well cooked meals. The Alabama burger is to die for. Very pleasant ambiance, even when you’re in..."

Vio Marcu

"Amazing place to eat. Great food and great..."

Andrew John

"We loved 😍The chicken was crispy and delicious! Generous serving size of fries. Great range of alcohol.We disliked 😖Although it..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Good food, good atmosphere. The chicken is amazing no matter which way you have it. It’s never greasy and the bar staff know their drinks back to..."

Ben Farrell Chalmers

"We were greated by a really friendly staff who showed us how to order and introduce us some of there dishes. I ordered one of their chicken burger..."

Kirsty C

"Best Chicken Sandwich in Geelong!! Though you will struggle to finish the thing. Simple and cool venue in the Geelong laneways. Will be..."

Manoj

"Really interesting atmosphere great food great service and great drinks good place for a lunch date or dinner with friends or just anyone who loves..."

Christian Dimitrievski

"Went inside not expecting anything spectacular about the place. First thing that comes to mind is that the place is really small. (Went in the bar..."

Honestly

"Chicken burger and chicken skin and friend halloumi is out of this worrrrld! Service, atmosphere and food fantastic.. and if you’re brown skinned..."

Tui Hicks

"After overcaffeinating myself at Cartel Coffee, I usually come here for a glass of natural wine. They have some delicious chicken too, which my..."

Tess Presso

"Really good! Same style as belles hot chicken, but in my opinion done better. I like a bit of spice so medium was the perfect option for me. Collard..."

Ester

"Been here around 3 times now and love it every time! They have many options and the chicken and sides are always delish. Staff are also very..."

Liza Mantella

"Came here all the way from Melbourne and I was blown away! Had the fried halloumi which was crazy delicious, hot cheese who would say no to that and..."

Syahirah Halim

"How far would you travel for fried chicken? We came down from Melbourne and called in for a bite to eat on our way to Portarlington. Kelisi..."

Espy Eats

"Had some chicken delivered last night- was really delicious. Slaw was good too and the chicken (tried both southern and medium) wasn’t too spicy or..."

Emmilio

"Went there for lunch, was a bit expensive however was groovy and modern. Has a fairly simple menu - might be nice to have some more information about..."

Food4Thought

"Great vibe in this place and excellent service, despite being busy at the time. Great place to enjoy a beer and a ripper meal with mates and even the..."

Angus Bock

"Go there all the time, great service.Alabama burger us the way to go with the burger choices.Consistent taste, always great. Well worth..."

Rhys Cunningham

"Cool venue in the CBD of Geelong, they serve some delicious chicken. The coating is super tasty and licks the juiciness of the chicken in perfectly...."

Spudsburgeradventures

"My favourite place in town. Excellent food, the seasoning on my tenders is always absolutely spot on and the staff and the atmosphere makes it..."

Melia Jade Bartholomeusz

"Great little place, awesome food, friendly staff, rock solid beer range and a cool fit out. Went in when they were packed for lunch and the food came..."

Chris

"The meals took a bit long to come out but the food was awesome. The chicken meals were cooked well, in particular the wings and the dark meat meals...."

Ekka

"Chicken lovers rejoice! Beer and wine lovers, there is room for you too! Quick easy and most important delicious tasty chicken is available to..."

I Bite

"This place is unbelievable!!! I wish there was one in Melbourne. I had their chicken pieces with chips. The chicken was juicy and crisp and their..."

Desisean

"Come in today (Sunday) not feeling the best after having a slightly larger night then expected, but asked the chef there what he recommends for a..."

Sam Winchcomb

"After recently moving from Melbourne, this has become one of my staples. The chicken can be as spicy as you want it, with a good selection of sides...."

Sarah Hands

"A Geelong take on American hot chicken type of food. It was actually much better than I thought. Nice chicken that was crispy. Lots of fries on the..."

Yumyumyum

"The chicken glistened in the signature Nashville golden-red and was super crunchy, tender, juicy and flavourful. I just wanted to keep eating more...."

Brando The Pig

"The Hot Chicken Project Geelong offers up Nashville style fried chicken, and will be instantly familiar to anyone who has visited Melbourne’s..."

The City Lane

"Came here on a quiet Sunday with some girlfriends. There was no sign, to tell us that we were at the right place. Luckily, we have seen some photos..."

Mistletoe

"If you're looking for an authentic American buffalo wing experience this is as close as you'll get.With the ability to tailor the temperature to..."

KD Fisher

"Hot fried chicken and delicious sides. Keep it simple, do it well and the people will come. This addition to Geelong is fabulous with great service..."

BellaItalia

"I love this place! The staff are always warm, welcoming and helpful. The burger is my favourite - absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place..."

Randy Marsh

"What a great little find! This is a cool new place that have some delicious chicken meals, they have an amazing wine list and some fantastic beers!..."

Out And About

"Brilliant food was fantastic service was great wines were spot on can't wait to get back here hopefully will be able to get a seat as its getting..."

Jack Jones

"I'm going to have to find excuses to visit Geelong more often. Fast, friendly service, delicious potato salad, coleslaw and fries...and the..."

Kate Edwards

"A few weeks ago I spent a weekend in Torquay with a good friend who wanted to show me some of Geelong’s upcoming ‘foodie’ scene. She kept..."

Foodiemelbourne

"With one of the regions best waiters running front of house and one of the countries best up and coming chefs in the kitchen, this is bound to be a..."

Dale Goss

"It's kinda like cocaine but inside my mouth......... Evil chicken was top notch, service was great. Mouth will be burning for an hour. Top job lads,..."

TheJediBarista

"Chicken was tasty, I didn't think the 'Evil Chicken' was all that evil, but it was nice. Manageable for anyone who likes a bit of spice. Staff were..."

Ash W

"Exactly what you would expect. Lots of deep fried chicken. It's pretty good. Some more unusual wines available by the glass and bottle.They were..."

Knerkle

"I absolutely love this place. We come a few times a year and I’m a hot chicken fan. Delicious tenders, great sides, amazing service and it’s not..."

Mia P

"Warning ⛔️ the chips are so good they may have laced them with crack. (Not really but you get the jist) Great takeaway for junk food night. Love..."

Elli Luca

"The chicken were so juicy and succulent, and the weekend specials of chicken and waffles were sooooooo goooooooodddddd!!! But omg!!! So much food!..."

Piggy Eatalot

"Have been eating here for years, every time I’m in Geelong. Great selection of wines and beers. The fried chicken is ok. The collard greens are..."

David Brim

"Great chicken with flavour and heat. Their fried chicken burger was good as well. Will come..."

Nadhirah Marzuki

"Deep fried goodness! Hot tip - the Mac n cheese croquette is enormous! Great wine from Livewire too - Valley of the..."

Ingrid Sutherland

"Tried one of their chicken burgers and it was great. Also tried their orange wine and it was unique and tangy, like a cider - would..."

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