Best Chowder in Lakes Entrance

6 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Sea Shanty
Sea Shanty
95/100 (247 ratings)
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Seafood
Seafood
Australian
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Brunch
Salad
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Chowder
Prawns
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Fish & chips
Seafood
Australian
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
Wyanga Park Winery
Wyanga Park Winery
91/100 (622 ratings)
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Wine Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
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Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
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Lunch
Fish
Beef
Fish & chips
Salad
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Burger
Halloumi
Sit down
Wine Bar
Australian
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Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
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"Good wine tasting. The bush fires affected the wines. Delicious food and large portions! Fish of the day was fresh and not too oily. Seafood chowder..."
cookiz forever
"Booked the lunch package that included a boat cruise to/from Lakes Entrance, wine tasting, cheese platter and main course. I would highly recommend..."
Helen MacLean
"Love this place. Even though they were struggling with staff issues, the place and everything was running really well. We had the Gippsland Platter,..."
Axeman's Fishing Adventures
"Went there on recommendations by our hosts at our Airbnb. Ordered the chowder and fish of the day complemented by tasting wines. Rounded up with..."
Patrick Oon
"we stopped by this quirky winery in šŸ“Lakes Entrance called wyangapark where we got a cute tasting paddle and ofc a fresh scone to share šŸ„° not..."
erinxeats
"Lovely service and food. We are family of five with two teenage children and a grade 3. Staff were very friendly and prepared balcony table for us..."
Connie Lee
"We went on the Cruise and wine tasting. Was a fantastic afternoon. We caught the Peels not from the post office Jetty and theafter a 45 min ride..."
Shannon Walsh
"This winery is tucked away in the hills above Lakes Entrance, though it's not far to drive, you may prefer to take their boat cruise up the North Arm..."
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Funkey Monkey Cafe
Funkey Monkey Cafe
86/100 (1602 ratings)
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Sit down
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CafƩ
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
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Highchairs Available
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Free Wifi
Accepts Mastercard
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Wine and Beer
Brunch
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Mid-range
"With excellent, friendly service and great food and coffee, this is the place to go if you are in the area. It's a shame they aren't in Melbourne! I..."
Adrian P
"Tucked right off the Esplanade on Meyer St, Lakes Entrance is a very popular Cafe. Opens at 8am and gets pretty busy right after. We were there at..."
Sash
"Undeniably the best coffee shop in lakes entrance. In such a small cute town knowing that thereā€™s a reliable coffee shop where both locals and..."
Cindy Tran
"Best coffee in town. And it seems to be a fairly popular place with the locals and tourists alike, judging by the crowds every day of the..."
Kathleen Doherty
"Perfect breakfast at Funky Monkeys. Service as well as the food was spot on and the fresh juices were awesome! Delicious start to the day. Highly..."
Ryan
"Unique combination in the potato rosti gave this dish a different kick. Love the taste of the potato being a bit savoury with combination of nuts and..."
Love Food
"(4.5/5) Nice brunch spot in this area. We celebrated a friend's birthday here. We were able to keep our birthday cake in their fridge. Good service!..."
LittleMushroom
"A shining beacon of light in the seemingly turbid waters that are Lake Entrance. We found the food and coffee (breakfast) at this cafe to be amazing..."
Mark Reservoir
"Best cafe in Lakes Entrance. I love the potato rosti dish. The orange cake is lovely & the coffee is the best.Does get very busy of a morning..."
Elle Belle
"Pies and Sausage rolls delicious. The service even during busy times is exceptional and personalised. A lovely experience during our visit to Lakes..."
Master
"This place is pumping on weekends! I came on Sunday morning but there were no tables available, came the next day (public holiday) and got the last..."
KITCHFIT
"Nice cafe with excellent foods. My girlfriend and I came in for brekkie and we were surprised by the deliciousness of the dishes and quick..."
Ha Nguyen
"Excellent coffee with very pleasant serviceJudging by the crowds here it's a popular place frequented by locals as well as tourists.Worth..."
Marshall Segan
"We found this cafe via the app on a stopover to Melbourne. We ordered the chicken waffle, waygu beef burger and a cheese toasties for the little one..."
Makan
"Absolutely love everything in the menu, and the meal sizes aren't way too big to eat, and fairly priced as well. Great atmosphere and really friendly..."
Anee Annon
"Delicious food! My partner and I both had burgers that came with chips and they were both delicious! I had a fresh juice which was the perfect and so..."
Kate Smith
"We picked Funkey Monkey because of its Zomato rating and it did not disappoint us. We were waiting to be seated at first but soon realised that we..."
LYN8
"It is a nice restaurant. My bf and I order a "big breakfast" and some side dishes. I like their bread. It's edge is not very hard. The bread is fried..."
YuXia
"Friendly service, really good food and really bad burnt tasting coffee. Would go back for the food! Eggs are perfectly cooked and other food was..."
Melb Foodie
"Great service and excellent food!!!! Would highly recommend anyone passing by or locals to have a go at these place it will not..."
Lauren Sandi
"We were in town for a quick coffee and brekky. Service was prompt and attentive. The coffee was very good. When scrolling through the menu my eyes..."
Joel
"I really liked this place! Only fault is that it was a little slow & salt & pepper shakers were left at service area instead of on the table...."
Haids
"Great breakfast spot as we stopped in on our stay in lakes entrance. Service was fantastic very welcoming. The menu was great with lots of options to..."
Victorian Dinner Critics
"Hoooooly Shit Hands down best 'Big Breakfast' I've ever had! So amazing, and was actually a BIG breakfast as opposed the those half arsed..."
Damien Rankin
"Beautiful food. Wonderful service and the chef was so nice. If you are in lakes do yourself a favour and come visit this cafe. I went here with 7..."
Brunch Lover
"Delicious breakfast menu and good prices.has a nice city feel if you are missing home. The coffee is nice but the juices are better. Try the pancakes..."
Tamara Drenovski
"Yum yum yum!! we ordered the smoked ocean trout, potato rosti, brioche french toast and the smashed avocado.. looked stunning when the dishes came..."
Ippy
"Although we came for breakfast on a very busy day, staff still very friendly and serve quickly.Food was great and well presented.Definitely..."
Jack Tran
"Had a lovely breakfast. We had the smoked trout, potato rosti and the pancakes and loved all of it. Coffee was great too. They were busy but still..."
Alice Porter
"Breakfast was delicious here and the iced Mocha was very good in size and taste! Service was great and options were fantastic on the menu.. Highly..."
Michy M
"Recommend by my daughters, so we drove over from Orbost to try it. A busy Sunday morning, but coffee was good, my son's scramblers and my rosti with..."
Hooray4bread
"Delicious coffee and yummy food. The service was exceptional and the staff were very friendly and attentive.I had a chicken & avo focaccia..."
Mike Almeda
"We visited on busy holiday and received good service. Lunch and breakfast options are good. Serving beers, ciders and wine is great too. The food..."
Mum Of A 2-year Old
"Food came quickly the smashed avocado was amazing. The teenagers had pancakes and salt and pepper squid and chocolate milkshakes that got rated a 8.5..."
Big Jim
"We were in town with the family and had heard good things about Funky Monkey. We had breakfast and coffee and both were ver y good. The service was..."
Matthew Brown
"Smelled AMAZING as soon as we walked in. Decor is warm and inviting (we came during winter). Food beautifully presented and delicious. Coffee was..."
Cjfung
"Simply the best!. Nothing more needs to be said other than this was by far the best breakfast in Lakes. After several other disappointing breakfasts..."
Al
"I had the potato rosti with eggs, avocado & spinach, it was beautiful! Big serving & good..."
Bec
"Amazing breaky and great coffee!. Had a fantastic coffee, and my breakfast cooked perfectly. Returned in the afternoon for their wonderful..."
Atrenton
"Great breakfast, shame about the coffee.. We had a great Saturday morning brunch here.My partner enjoyed the big breakfast whilst I chowed down..."
Chloe88
"Great brekky..."
Team Oliver
"Great food, still some teething issues front of house. We (family of six) went to Funkey Monkey for Sunday breakfast to give it a try now that it's..."
Jeremy.bean
"Very nice..... I worked in Lakes Entrance for 1 year and regularly visited. Seafood chowder is a must especially on cold days. I was never stingy..."
Lil Piglet
"Cold day hot seafood chowder hit the spot, coffee also..."
Brian J
"Wow, what a flavour sensation, chili scrambled eggs with beetroot brioche was off the chart. Highly recommend! Kids had waffles which were demolished..."
Beau Penny
"Loved this place! The food was amazing, tried the Berry & Mango French Toast. Not only did it look beautiful, it tasted so fresh, delicious and well..."
MissBollywood4eva
"Nice little place just off the main street. Polite and friendly staff. I had a smash avo with poached egg. I think the egg was slightly over cooked..."
Oleg Vol
"Yum burgers and they look special. We ordered one beef and one vegetarian burger. Both tasted nice. Chips are nice and crispy. Worth..."
Rose LUO
"Unconditional recommend. The sweets are a tour de force. Milkshake was made as per the best. In the aluminium cup. Took some sweets to eat at home as..."
Stephen
"Super tasty, super seating area, super presentation, awesome price range, super portion, and that all adds up to a super experience. Loved..."
Syed Hossain
"They say that you eat with your eyes. But mine nearly bulged out of my head when his smashed avo and my berry mango french toast arrived at our..."
Char Weeks
Ferryman's Seafood Cafe
Ferryman's Seafood Cafe
84/100 (1315 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Tacos
Seafood Platters
Pasta
Salad
Prawns
Ice Cream
Crab
Crawfish
Scallops
Catfish
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Salmon
Chowder
"We had the most amazing seafood lunch here recently whilst on holidays for our sons 14th birthday! His seafood pasta was mouth watering and the..."
Natasha Kidman
"My hubby and I found the food scrumptious. The Seafood platter for two is our favourite now. Friendly atmosphere, lovely service, and a lovely view..."
Rachael Ingram
"Didn't go to cafe went and got fresh seafood oysters and gummy shark. They were both delicious. Did the shark in salt and pepper seasoning it was..."
Tricia Zerna
"Perfect location for final destination or even a stop along the way. Fantastic and helpful staff and most importantly delicious and fresh seafood. We..."
Brittany Berry
"The food was amazing! We had the seafood platter. And the staff were so nice. Definitely coming..."
Carly Hunter
"Friendly service, fresh seafood; strongly recommend making a reservation a day or two before to avoid..."
Julie Armstrong
"Great quality food, very hospitable waitress and very enjoyable meal. We are returning..."
Terry Quick
"Wonderful place to dine with very helpful staff & great wheelchair..."
Chris Sparks
"The service and the food was 1st class. Fresh seafood, cold , warm and little fried. Salad and chips to enjoy. Very generous and thoroughly..."
Chris Cullen
"Fresh seafood. Nice staff. Kids meals are of very good value.great for families. Best to make a booking as it gets busy. Could add more variety to..."
Jing Zhou
"Our dinner at Ferrymans Seafood Cafe in Lakes Entrance was a most pleasant experience in every way. We had a lovely corner table with a beautiful..."
Grome
"Food and service were great. I highly recommend it if you're staying in lakes entrance. We had the calamari and seafood cocktail entree, and..."
MelbFoodEeee
"Loved it. The seafood was incredible. I had Oysters Kilpatrick, followed by the Seafood Platter for one. Everything was spot on. The missus had the..."
Doktapore
"Nice restaurant to have fresh seafood. The platter is available from brunch. We love the grilled scallops and Home made scones. Kids enjoyed the..."
Yibei Jessie Shen
"Came here for a bite under the sun and glittering water (resturant sits on the water).We had the natural oysters and seafood sharing platter for..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"Salt and pepper calamari was delicious, and so was the prawn and smoked salmon bruschetta special. Staff were extremely nice and food was quick..."
Jade Sheary
"The oysters were absolutely Gorgeous and the share platter was even better again. The seafood was so fresh! Terrific views out on the balcony, could..."
Sammy
"The seafood, especially the crab, is excellent! Visiting Ferryman's is a must on a trip to Lakes. Family friendly environment and accessible to all...."
Ranmali
"A trip to lakes entrance isn't complete without visiting Ferryman's! One time, i accidentally left lakes without visiting and drove back. The crab is..."
Shavee De Silva
"Exceptional seafood and stunning waterfront view. Close to the post office jetty with spacious parking lots. Outdoor seating is always packed with..."
Lily Qiu
"Easily the best in Lakes Entrance. Remember to book before you come in. If you do not book you might end up downstairs or worse you might not get a..."
Prashanth Sam Nallathamby
"Scored a nice table next to the window with no reservation on a Sunday night. We went the whole hog with dinner...3 course + wine...oysters, crab &..."
I Like Good Food...
"Best seafood chowder we have had for a long time this side of Vancouver. Friendly staff who served us quickly when we had limited time. Generous..."
Marion Taylor
"Had the chefs specials of fish of the day and scallops on Caesar salad. Oh wow, so many scallops. Beautifully presented and very fresh delicious..."
Maphilldas
"Beautiful lunch great service trio of dips withe Turkish bread next tea smoked salmon with prawns and zucchini Rosti and Moroccan seafood chowder..."
Jane Pinzone
"Ordered 3 entrees for 3 people as a light dinner. Delicious! Calamari was so tender. Crabmeat avocado prawn mango stack delicious. Pasta special also..."
Kay Morey
"Something different. Great view, friendly service and all meals were great. Very quick service so if you want to relax and take your time it might..."
Cn40
"The calamari was light and delicate which nearly meted in your mouth, unusual twist was it came served on a bed of veggies as well as salad?...."
Corey Worthington
"There were no vegetarian options on the menu. Very ordinary. When asked, they said haloumi fritters with chips could be done. To cut a long story..."
Kathyo
"Quite good, thoughtful combinations and lovely fresh seafood. Friendly service and great location...."
Denno
"Ate here last night. Food was great (had oysters, calamari, then seafood platter and fish and chips). Nice service, very pleasant sitting outside..."
Suzy Q
"Had a very enjoyable dinner at Feerymans. I had 2 entrees: oysters kilp and bugtails with spaghetini. Both were superb. Husband had the beef steak w..."
MrsTizzle
"Lovely. Had dinner here last night most enjoyable on the water, friendly staff, I loved the bugs, well done , well presented and did try the flat..."
Rachel
"Lovely outdoor seating, excellent food (we had the seafood platter for 2) and friendly service. I would come here..."
Andrew
"Very nice. Like most tourists to Lakes Entrance we didn't have a clue and thus visited on the recommendation of a local. We had a nice lunch, very..."
John Boxall
"Ferrymans Fine. Had dinner here on 4/10/2013. It was a great surprise as we had not been to Lakes Entrance for awhile and I had been looking forward..."
R1
"Had some nice food. Mussels were yummy and fish and chips good. Portions a bit small for the..."
Claire Ewart
"Had stopped coming for a while but decided to give it a go again... Very glad I did because it was one of the most enjoyable dinners I've had in..."
Carlos Alberto
"Delicious - Moroccan calimari was very tender and tasty. The Cajan chicken wrap actually had some kick to it -..."
Naomi George
"Hook Line and Sinker!. What a lovely romantic place to have a restaurant. Gorgeous sunset views and great food. We initially were attracted by the..."
Passionate
"Very good fish and chips. The Eden mussels are super fresh but make sure you really like your garlic if you order these! Try get a seat in the sun on..."
Mishie-lah
Central Hotel Bistro
Central Hotel Bistro
80/100 (1189 ratings)
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Bar
Bar
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Dinner
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Fish
Chowder
Pork
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Tapas
Beef
Tacos
Seafood Platters
Curry
Pasta
Prawns
Salad
Scallops
Schnitzel
Oyster
Cheesecakes
Calamari
Risotto
Garlic Prawns
Salmon
Lamb
Burger
Pesto
Sit down
Australian
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
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Mid-range
"Just had the most Devine risotto with pork belly and beetroot. I am a bit of a risotto critic and the flavours and balance were perfect. My..."
Sharon Rekiud
"Had dinner here last night Food was Fantastic Meals were huge and very tasty Staff extremely friendly Had a window overlooking water was lovely..."
Kim Kienhuis
"Ate dinner here, i had local gummy and my partner had the steak, and she took one bite of the steak and forced me to try it, i immediatly regretted..."
Corey Stewart
"Great, well priced menu including local produce and friendly staff. Well worth a..."
Owen Polanski
"Loved this place .Ate here two nights out of the 3 we stayed in lakes entrance .food was lovely and staff were very friendly and had great customer..."
Vanessa Roscoe
"Food is great so fresh and quick service with friendly staff...i would definitely recommend..."
Tina Lipoma Badolato
"Jugs of beer, raffles, no pokies, friendly locals, amazing menu and a great view. Canā€™t ask for anything..."
Natalie Young
"My wife and I have the chicken parmigiana at most hotels we go to and we must say the Parma here is up there with the best and possibly be the..."
Rob Stanes
"Amazing steak. My compliments to the chef. We will return to this lovely spot soon. Thank you...."
Nicole Smith
"We had an awesome dinner tonight! The flake batter was superb: wafer thin and crispy crispy! Very pleased! All good..."
Russell Chester
"CAught up with My best friend here in March on my drive from QLD to WA. Great place with good looking friedbly..."
Sarah Montgomery
Miriam's Restaurant
Miriam's Restaurant
79/100 (1042 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
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Dinner
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Beef
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Pasta
Seafood Platters
Salad
Prawns
Chili
Octopus
Paella
Crab
Croquettes
Couscous
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares