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Fisho's Torquay
93/100 (1012 ratings)
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"Really nice food, friendly staff, great setting with kids - a little pricey, but wasn't expecting cheap and nasty with beach views in Torquay! Group..."
Rob Ando
"Kids loved the Kiddo fish & chips, I had the Autumn Salad which was so fresh & yummy. I can honestly say that the Flake was the best I have ever had..."
Bec Jay
"Great place to have lunch and watch the world go by. The view across the bay is breathtaking Thank you so..."
Gary Hemmings
"Could not recommend Fisho's highly enough - great food, great staff & great advice for the remainder of our trip - if you don't go, you missed..."
Pamela Stanley
"Yummy Fish Taco's.. Just the right amount of apice and great corn tortilla's.. Criapy lite batter on my fried fish n slaw..."
Christopher Kang
"So Fresh, Yummy and (I believe) sustainably caught. These guys know their food. We had the tempura fish Tacos, feed 4 meal no. 3, wakame salad with..."
Jo Trotter
"Great service, delicious food...best corn I've ever tasted...highly..."
Candy Alu
"Stumbled onto this little gem yesterday - just what we were after. Succulent dory, hand cut chips and beautiful salad, washed down by a local..."
Ken Bakon
"We started with a half dozen oysters which were fresh and juicy I had fish and chips which was Cooked to perfection , my wife’s Tuna and brown..."
Andrew Vernon
"I had lunch today with a friend and we both enjoyed our meals.also service was excellent and the food come out fast.we both were happy.thankyou and..."
Amber Mathews
"Fresh and delicious. It's not your average fish n chips, so it's not cheap, but the quality is worth..."
Spencer Rode
"Throughly enjoyed the food it was very tasty and delicious and the staff were very friendly we will return next time we are in..."
Nadia Salamone
"Best fish and chips since England! Especially the chips. Heirloom tomato salad was fab, and everyone was the friendliest. Would gladly..."
JoAnn Hirata
"Food was all-round excellent. Fresh salads, very well-battered fish, tasty chips. Recommended...."
Nalia
"Dropped by here for lunch a few days ago on our way to Apollo Bay, and I just can't stop thinking about how wonderful it was. We ordered fish and..."
Kylie
"Cannot say enough good things about this fish and chip place. This is not your regular fish and chip shop. The food here tasted fresh, refreshing and..."
Aleahon
"Let’s be clear on a couple of things here. First: gummy is not commonly served as a ceviche. Main reason is that gummy can easily turn dry and..."
Giorgio Barcaiolo Battaglini
"Went there in the evening after a drive on the great Ocean road and this place became the highlight of the drive!Such fresh seafood......"
Siddharaj Junnarkar
"It’s a pretty good option but it is expensive; but only if you’re going with a small party. A number of tables around us had the share tray and..."
Alan Tse
"I nominate this place for best fish & chips in Australia! Everything was great! Great location right opposite Torquay beach and lovely classy..."
Sam
"Wow !! What a find ! Loved every mouthful and very highly recommended the fish tacos, absolutely delicious.. fish & Chips are exceptional and..."
Larry Cafiero
"Excellent restaurant/bar. The menu is so tasty and I love how they source all their fish locally. The atmosphere is perfect for a weekend lunch with..."
Foodies.and.Coe
"My Key 3 Pointers• Just experienced Fish & Chips heaven,• Amazing food with an amazing view,• The dessert was a pleasant..."
MsConnoisseur
"We spent the day in Torquay today and found Fisho’s because we wanted something on the waterfront. We were able to sit outside in the sun which was..."
EmLou86
"Have been to Fishos during every GOR trip. The ceviche fish tacos are a must try! They always have a fresh choice of locally caught fish. Service is..."
Debmon Samanta
"Fishos was a happy discovery when my friend and I popped by Torquay some time ago. As claimed by the name, Fishos sells all that is 'fishy'. We..."
HANNAH
"Had grilled snapper with bean salad. The fish was beautifully sweet with a nice char and perfectly cooked. The bean salad was delicious and crunchy...."
Jonathan Gowland
"Fancy fish and chips on a sunny Autumn Sunday afternoon overlooking the beach? Look no further. The service is lovely and friendly, the menu is..."
Jeanne
"Love the patio. Great friendly service. Quick table turnaround even though there was a big crowd. Loved sitting across from the ocean...."
David Hewitt
"Incredibly fresh and flavoursome 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They’ve got their concept spot on of only offering fresh fish which means..."
Tracy Hubert
"Popped in on a busy Sunday lunch. Grabbed a table outside and ordered simply cooked fresh fish, calamari and salad. Washed it down with some nice..."
Jjaass
"It was a little expensive but good. The fried corn was so great, and the fish was..."
Evelyn Chen
"Love this place!!! Great food in a great area! Love the fact I can eat good food by the beach! It’s definitely not your average fish and chips..."
Max
"Fish tacos and the poke bowl are AMAZING!!! Perfect place on nice sunny day! Must go in torquay :) friendly staff, good atmosphere, great position in..."
Maddy Edwards
"Nothing beats fish and chips at the seaside. Recommended by a surf friend who is a big fan of this place. Perfectly located near Torquay surf beach...."
Wandering Spoon
"Food was outstanding and very fresh (especially the fish tacos) and very quick smiley service. Would definitely come back for the next seasons..."
Rachaelnewm
"4 of us ordered the fish and chips with various fish and salads. Shark and gemfish were both fresh, tasty and well battered. Tempura calamari was..."
Andy D
"What do they add to the fish and chips because I am addicted! Seriously this is one of my all time favourite places to have fish and chips and I..."
Andrew Kelly
"Tonight was the second time we have eaten here and we loved it just as much this second visit as we did the first. The whole place is clean and fresh..."
Wendy Glen
"This is not your usual chippy. A friendly welcome, a convincing menu and food that will linger around your tastebuds and mind long after you left. We..."
M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.
"It was my first time to try the ceviche fish tacos 🌮and it was yum👌🏻 raw oysters were fresh! on the other hand, tempura fish taco needs more..."
Anj Tan
"Famous amongst locals and we can tell why after trying their food! We loved the fresh gummy shark tempura with the most amazing chips and those..."
May
"Great fish and chips, however it is pretty expensive. My partner and I had fish, salad and a glass of wine each, total bill was $80. Fish was lovely..."
Ihoward
"My flake was a tad overcomes, but the dory my boyfriend ordered was amazing, very fresh. Love the salad as well. Laid-back atmosphere with a great..."
Kayla Green
"We had dinner here last night and the fish and chips was sensational. This is obviously a popular place in Torquay and if your ever here, this is the..."
Dills
"Stopped in on the way to Port Campbell for lunch the other day and ordered the standard Flake and chips. Well presented place and the food was pretty..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"Found this place last time I was in Torquay and went straight back when visiting again. Food was great. Can't really fault anything. A large group of..."
Treasa
"Really nice fish and the sweet potato cakes were an awesome addition. Try the green chilli sauce as a dipper too, it's rad. The wife loved the..."
Chris.S
"We love be this place. Great fresh seafood and decent sides. Calamari, fish and sweet potato cakes that we have were all great. Quinoa salad was good..."
Jonny S
"So glad we found this place through online reviews. Definitely lived up to all the positive feedback from everyone. Great spot on the esplanade,..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"Needing a quick lunch on the way home from a spontaneous weekend away, we wanted something quick but also a favourite amongst the locals for its..."
Our Foodie Finds
"Well, this fish and chip shop superseded my expectations! The salad I had with my fish was sensational it had ginger and a miso dressing so Yumm!!..."
Steph Eddy
"This is not your typical fish and chip shop!!! Actually quite a few degrees higher. If you love your fish and chips and you are in the Torquay area..."
Timbo The Kitchen Bitch
"Amazingly fresh fish, awesome chips, great spot. Sat at the fence and choked down while we took in the ocean views. First time in a while that I've..."
Katie
"Yum! Huuuuge portions (four hungry adults couldn't come close to finishing our meal!) with beautifully fresh fish, calamari and great chips. The corn..."
Lifelovetravelfood
"Stopped by in Torquay for lunch with some friends, as we were heading from Port Campbell back to Melbourne and we decided to have some fish and..."
Amorita Maharaj
"yum, had a share plate with winter salad, fish, calamari and chips, batter on fish was light and crispy and calamari was tender, chips were average,..."
Daniel
"I stumbled across this place after driving out from Melbourne on a Friday night and was glad I did. The service was friendly and informative and the..."
Sjfrazer
"Friendly staff, ideal location including outdoors area, great food (we had the sea beam& salad, sweet potato cakes, corn, calamari and pippies), very..."
Tan Tran
"We loved the friendly service and food at fishos. It was a very simple concept - your choice of fish either tempura or grilled with your choice of..."
MKC Inc.
"Lovely location overlooking Torquay beach.Have eaten here twice, first time not so good, but second time very good. Staff very helpful and..."
Jane Russell
"Genuine and authentic service.Fresh, fresh, FRESH products!Easy and short menu.Great location.Preferebly choose mid week days as..."
Rrocha84
"Good fish&chips place Average food, nice atmosphere and friendly staff one of the staff there is so nice she explains how to order and what's on..."
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
"Giving Fisho's a rating of 5 is a pretty big call, but it's our favourite fish & chip shop in Australia.We're not a massive fan of F&C as a..."
UNO
"Simply amazing seafood, possibly the best meal I've ever had in Torquay. The mussels were fresh and full of flavour plus the staff are super..."
Alex
"Had lunch yesterday at Fishos. I chose the special ' Crispy Snapper Wing" with salad. OMG...... It was absolutely amazing, sensational, so delicious!..."
Wendy Bakker
"I don't normally like chips as they make me feel sluggish afterward but these hand cut chips were delicious and probably the best calamari I've..."
KT
"This place rocks!!! Love the tempora batter for the fish. It is much more lite than the traditional batter. Also, the fresh fish options were great...."
Chad
"We had the shared pack and it was great! Worth driving down to enjoy a good fish and chips. The salad combined with light battered fish and calamari..."
Chen Hua Liew
"If you have a small family the Fisho Box is exceptional value. I could imagine this place must get crazy busy during peak times in summer...."
Freza
"Well worth the visit great selection of gourmet salads to accompany your fish, the home made chips are amazing. I opted for the calamari and was..."
Victorian Dinner Critics
"Not your average fish and chip shop, amazing options, absurdly fresh fish and great local drinks. With a casual atmosphere, great staff, Torquay at..."
Nicci Foster
"Love the fitout and atmosphere. A bit on the pricy side but love the place. this place however usually gets very busy might need to queue up to..."
Jack
"We were able to try the Cozy Corner Box, with the tempura rockling, fried calamari, hand cut chips, and salad. I really loved the calamari; it was..."
T.Ly
"Loved it. The gummy shark was just right and the tempura batter perfect along with the tastiest of chips. All round faultless in a perfect setting...."
John W.
"Delicious calamari! The sweet potato cake was a fantastic take on an old classic and did not disappoint! Great beers on tap. Highly..."
Bec Finch
"Excellent tacos, very flavorsome and such a good filling meal. As a local this makes me so happy to have such good food close by, it is a bit pricey..."
Jacyntha YoongMan
"I have never had fish and chips like this before. It was great. Just watch how much you order as the serves are big. Great place!✿◕ ‿ ◕✿..."
Mark Clarke
"This place makes F&C's like they should be made.... Really awesome chips, massive bits of flake, tasty tartar and good craft beers to wash it down...."
Fast Fork
"Fresh, delicious and original - it's exactly what Torquay needed! Gone are the days of fish and chips that leave you feeling greasy and frankly..."
CR
"Visited Fishos after aimlessly driving around trying to choose. We were happy with our choice, the beach house setting an front 'yard' set up was a..."
Torys
"Healthy, fresh fish - fantastic. Probably the best fish n chips I've ever had. Will definitely make fishos a regular..."
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"Lovely. Fresh, healthy fish with an interesting and inventive selection of..."
Dale-rocks
"Fishos Torquay is the kind of fish and chip shop I get excited about. Whilst technically not a fish and chip shop and more of a buzzing restaurant /..."
The New Fave
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Great food, good range of beers on tap- thoroughly recommend. Bit pricier than your average fish and chips, but so..."
Bertie The Dog
"I would literally drive from Melbourne to come and have these fish and chips! Best I've ever..."
Bek
"Fantastic concept - decor/fit out & freshest fish at affordable prices. Freshest fish ( caught daily) , yummy salads & sides (hand cut chips to die..."
Fusspot
"The food here is delicious and well worth the price which is a tad more than your average fish and chip shop. The locally caught fish is extremely..."
Tommy Boyce
"Fresh food! Simple but diverse menu to navigate! Staff with a smile & great attitude! Chef with red hot fiery passion! This place -..."
Mitchell J Kent
"Pricey for good quality. School prawns were the highlight of the meal. Grilled flake was..."
Sandy Tan
"Great place! Had the flat head and baby beet salad $20. Was awsome, fresh, cooked well and great to find somthing healthy and satisfying. Not sure..."
Tom Adams
"Excellent Fish and Chips. I reckon there must be some trolling going on by some local JJ and Torquay Fish and Chip owners/friends. One Tripadvisor..."
Tom
"The use of an old house is great. the way they have set up the new shop is fantastic. The food was quick and the service was great. Fresh..."
SCUMBA
"As fresh as if you had caught it yourself. If you ever find a fish and chip shop that has fresher fish let me know. Perfectly cooked and absolutely..."
KDDS
"Not your average greasy joes!. The tempura gummy shark was totally delicious, the service excellent and while we were waiting we sipped a chilled..."
Bobbie
"Definitely going back!. Well done guys on Fishos - great place to relax and enjoy the best view of Torquay on the Esplanade. Local Fish and the best..."
Maree
"Beyond happy :-). I live in Melbourne and have come down to Tourquay twice now and can't help but stop into Fishos. The food is fresh with local..."
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"Great beer garden! Fish taco's were awesome as were the hand cut chips. Definitely making this a regular holiday haunt. Great prices..."
Kathleen Rushford
"Have now eaten here twice. Both times the staff were super friendly & our food came out within 15 mins of order. The tempura fish was absolutely..."
Bec
"Fish and Chips with a difference. Highly recommend! Beautiful, fresh fish, tender calamari, salad on the side, beer in hand and the ocean in front of..."
Dannimanson
"Wow what a place. Well what can I say...Torquay has been screaming for something like this to come along. Everything from being a gourmet fish and..."
Glynngray83
"Melbourne tourist. I'm a regular visitor to the Bellarine Peninsula with a taste for fish & chips. Till recently, I've sourced my meals from..."
LiliP
"Great service and great food. Location is fantastic to enjoy a nice dinner. Child friendly with sandpit and blackboard to keep them amused. See you..."
CJS
"Fish Taco's are amazing!!! Get them Ceviche it tastes super fresh & a good size. It's not your "normal" fish & chips but looking at the menu that's..."
Blake
Quiksilver Bar 61
93/100 (181 ratings)
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"On our honeymoon & called in to get some shorts - great shop with really friendly staff & got some lovely shorts with $10 off. Then went upstairs to..."
Stuart Martin-Jones
"Everything about this place is awesome. Family friendly and perfect to kick start the..."
Mit Kalaya
"Always come here every time we go to Torquay - love the friendly service and great coffee. Addicted to their 'smashed avocado on sourdough with..."
Sherelle Coutts
"I had hair wash/cut,by a nice young lady... I bought some lunch... & some wax, fins & board cover & a book & DVD. & t~shirt.. Good service...prices..."
Mal PerryHawkins
"Good food, good coffee, good times...perfect place for a perfect spring..."
Bradley Jenkins
"Good coffee, staff, atmosphere and wifi! Highly..."
Rachael Thompson
"Great food, atmosphere and service. Totally..."
Sally Hughes Hart
"Properly awesome staff, good food, sweet music, great vibes! Love..."
Rory George
"Sevice was choice as , the surfboards were very hard not to pick up and buy so now I have to go explain why I needed to buy yet another surfboard to..."
Nick Mooney
"Visited with mates Derek Campbell & Adam Ferrari, relaxed atmosphere. Food & drink was great. Look forward to visiting again..."
Markee Mark
"Great atmosphere, coffee and customer..."
Heidi Jeanne
"Awesome vibe, snacks and Max and the crew make a great coffee..."
Dean Steele-Bennett
"Amazing... Boards, Beers, Burgers & Barbershop......."
Dean Wadkins
"Nice store, good supply of boardshorts. Great Aussie..."
Liam Wallis
"Congrats to the team at boardriders for politely asking for id and ensuring I was complying with COVID rules by not being from Melbourne. Great..."
Brendan Ryan
"Spoke to Tom the surfboard guy, got me sorted with the best axe, while being professional and recieving impeccable customer service. Thanks James the..."
Ben Haddrell
Ice Cream Delite
91/100 (836 ratings)
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"This place has the best ice cream & gelato I’ve ever had and the best in Hervey Bay!! We have tried another one just up the road before we found..."
Mandy Jade
"Only been in Hervey Bay for 4 days but visited this amazing ice cream parlour twice because it was so good! Loads of flavours, very delicious and..."
Jasmine Davis
"Absolute legendary ice cream and bloody awesome service! I would give a 10 star rating but they don't exist! Forever new ice cream..."
Troy Davies
"OMG seriously amazing ice cream! It is such a nice change to taste real ice cream, I asked for a small scoop ( to watch the waistline) big mistake,..."
Bec Riordan
"Amazing ice cream, great customer service. Honestly my favourite ice cream..."
Debbie Henderson
"Great selection of ice creams & gelato's. Friendly staff who give great service every time. Will be back again..."
Claire Chapman
"The ice cream is to die for and the scoops! Definitely the biggest in the bay! The service was great aswell! Will definitely be..."
Jamie-lee Funnell
"Love this place! Great serving sizes-HUGE scoops, so yum & amazing customer service! A must stop if your in Hervey..."
Naomi Shea
"A very lovely family run business. The colour and layout make it such an inviting experience that we went back for more. Great staff too. Good luck..."
Kellie Whelan
"Best icecream for the best price and awesome customer..."
Kaashle Marr
"Best ice cream in town. I love the gelato it’s so smooth and..."
Korinna Höfner
"The sorbet is to die for! great prices and even better..."
Charleigh Bennett
"We love going to Ice Cream Delite! Friendly and helpful staff, great pricing and family friendly! Awesome business for this town!..."
Amy Wilson
"We had the coconut ice cream in a waffle cone tonight. The serving size is generous and the ice cream absolutely delicious. As locals we will be..."
Toni Cooper
Squires Loft
90/100 (1173 ratings)
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"Had my usual rare eye fillet with baked potatoes and green pepper sauce. The steak was overcooked - closer to medium than medium rare. But it still..."
Mistermister
"Visited for a quick bowl of chips. The staff were so lovely and got them out so quickly! The interior was surprisingly cosy and intimate...."
Alisha (LifeUnleashed)
"Partner and I have high expectations of Squires and each time they deliver.The ambiance was romantic with dimmed lights. The staff are so..."
Jaie
"Excellent steaks cooked perfectly! All staff were exeptinaly friendly and welcoming. Kids- friendly restaurant and offer good kids food options...."
ReemBesher
"I don't want to say too much to create an unrealistic expectation, but the food is of a very high calibre and the sauces are amazing. Prior to going..."
Paul
"The meals were very nice and s good size. The salad was the only downfall when paying a pretty price an iceberg lettuce does not really cut it. The..."
Donjon
"Hi! We went to Squires Loft Torquay a few months after opening after Parkers Steak House in Geelong dropped their game.Squires Loft -..."
Cooper
"Been here twice and both times have been really nice! Ive gotten the eye fillet steak both times and it's been great both times! Must for all steak..."
Jessica Valentine
"Great service and atmosphere, all the waitresses are very attentive and friendly. The servings are huge and the drinks menu offers plenty of beer..."
Fiona Lawrie
"For a chain restaurant this venue is absolute standout. The ambience is just right, our food was cooked to perfection, and my wife is a very..."
Michael
"Do you like steak ? Do you like Chargrilled? Well Squires Loft Torquay is right up there with Vlados in Richmond !!!! Top quality cuts of meat..."
Timbo The Kitchen Bitch
"Went there last night and gotta say..... it was quite good and exceeded my expectations. Great steak and really good service.My steak..."
Adam Hamilton
"The rating for this restaurant doesn't serve it justice. Good service and excellent steak. The mushroom sauce is a must have with the steak. It..."
Anna Therese
"Staff were awesome and very professional. The steaks were also amazing. I've been coming down to Jan Juc to our holiday house for 20 + years and this..."
Chris.S
"I must say when it comes to great steak few get it right. What I hate about Squires is they have franchised an experience that should involve..."
Tony
"Great atmosphere and very friendly attentive staff. Menu had a great selection we opted for mushrooms with feta to start with herb butter, they were..."
Victorian Dinner Critics
"Excellent service and excellent food. Would recommend this to anyone. Torquay required and deserves a classy restaurant like this with good food and..."
Tim Clarke
"The experience at Squires was like a winter wonderland for the meat eaters, washed down with a good (not wanky) wine list. Staff were very friendly..."
Bestie 78
"Customer Service and Quality of food was impeccable. I brought the family in to Squires Loft for Dinner and I have to say that we all were really..."
Mark
"Great wholesome meal at Squires Loft again. Scotch Fillet with char grilled veg & blue cheese sauce. U never disappoint with the amazing flavors and..."
Sargemack
"Best steak I've ever had! The staff were so friendly and attentive too. Pricey, but worth every..."
Jacqui Scott
"A touch of class for Torquay. I have been to Squires Loft in Torquay numerous times and they never disappoint. Excellent friendly and professional..."
Chantel
"Fantastic service, tasty food and beautiful restaurant. If we come back to Torquay we will definitely..."
Melbfoodie
"Torquay is so lucky to have a place like this! It's been a huge hit since opening, my friends and I have been at least once a fortnight and it is..."
Hayley Maree
"Finally a good place to go in Torquay. Great service, awesome looking restaurant and yum food! We will be..."
Annie
"Satisfaction. Impeccable service, coupled with consistent quality!!!! I leave happy every time I dine at Squires..... Congratulations on getting it..."
Scott
"Great food and service but a bit pricy. If you love meat you should definitely try this place. went there on a date night and it was definitely a..."
Muldoon_peter
"Date night. We had a lovely time here. Great atmosphere and perfect for a chilly winters night on the Surfcoast. It was very toasty inside the..."
Sienna
"We love everything about Squires Loft. It looks amazing a has a warm & friendly feel. The ribs are to die for! The eye fillet with mushroom sauce is..."
Sally
"Our first visit to this new kid on the block! Fantastic. My eye fillet was cooked to perfection and my husband tried the ribs which he thoroughly..."
Michelle De Pasquale
"The best best best steak..!!! so glad to have such a great place in torquay......"
Liv Tyler
"Best Food in Torquay!!. I was so excited to pop into the restaurant last night. I find that the options in Torquay for a nice meal are pretty..."
Jay
"Great relaxed atmosphere with friendly and attentive staff. Had a bit of a mix-up with my steak order but our lovely waitress was on the ball..."
Phonz Silvany
"5 stars! We made a last minute decision to pop in for dinner last week. Managed to book a table and it was great! Steak was perfect, mushroom sauce..."
Erin Myers
"The service here was impeccable. The wait staff were always checking on us and so friendly. Food was great. Lovely atmosphere. Desserts are a..."
Michelle Hogan
"Usually, I don't give 5 star reviews, but this was really quite an experience! We had the platter for 4 and the ribs were a perfect start to the..."
Nafiz Mostafa
"I knew it would be good but by the beard of Odin I didn’t realise it would be this good. The atmosphere was like the eve of New Year, people..."
Andy Marriott
"Eaten here a number of times and never had a complaint at all – the food and service is always great! This time it was for a 50th birthday..."
Penny Clay
"Superb I rarely eat steak but made an exception based on reviews for this restaurant. I had the eye fillet with vegetables and a sticky date pudding...."
Mark Raymond
The Pond Cafe
90/100 (1030 ratings)
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"Brew coffee had a bright acidity, which was nice(from seven seed roasters). Beef brisket and sourdough were properly toasted. Nothing extraordinary..."
W L
"Good coffee, excellent food and nice staff! And even perfect location easily access to beach The quality of food and coffee was good. Pork benedit..."
Sonia
"This is the overall best cafe in Torquay for breakfast and coffee. Great location, good menu, consistent quality and staff who are doing everything..."
Simon Williams
"Seven seeds coffee beans☕️…ahhhh the aroma is so heavenly, the taste is so smooth & aftertaste is even better. Our first trip outside Melbourne..."
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"Came here for breakfast after hearing about good reviews. Had the best breaky burger I've had in a long time, I probably should have ordered one to..."
Josh Morrison
"Service was really good & organised. Coffee was good & food was tasty. Restaurant decor was trendy & well set up with nice artwork & plants. COVID..."
Sean Andrew
"Beautiful spot in the Main Street of Torquay. I had the spicy chicken noodle salad and it was delicious. So fresh and refreshing on a hot..."
Kelsey Hatherall
"Excellent service and meals were quick and generous sized (sushi bowl and the big pond breakfast). On a cold day, coffee needed to be a bit hotter...."
Debby Wilson
The Saltydog Cafe Torquay
88/100 (925 ratings)
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"I love The Salty Dog cafe in Torquay. The location is amazing, with an ocean view it's the perfect place to enjoy a delicious breakfast after my..."
Jacqueline Pigdon
"Best in Torquay! Great coffee, perfect view and friendly staff. Tried the Angus burger today and it was the best I've had. Highly..."
Rob Staff
"Consistently yummy! Everything is always so tasty. Great spot, great view and great coffee! Nice and casual place to take kids..."
Izabela Sikora
"Amazing cafe by the beach. Cannot fault the service or food. The day we arrived it was standing room only but we were served like we were their only..."
Samantha Stephens
"Epic little cafe down on the beach. Great coffee, awesome food, memorable service. Can’t get better in Torquay. Highly recommend if you’re in..."
Rob Stevenson
"Amazing food, great service, beautiful location. Highly..."
Carolyn Thompson
"Coffee was great, food was good although there was a slightly limited menu (seems common around the area though). Service was quick for how busy it..."
Sean Andrew
"What a gorgeous cafe looking over the water. Food was delicious, view spectacular and coffee amazing. What a hidden..."
Joanne Nicklin
"Loved the cafe, the staff are very dog and human friendly. Their coffee is one of the best in Torquay. Loved the scrambled eggs too and great vibe..."
Phoenix
"Stunning place for a morning swim and coffee!! It does get busy to just be patient. Coffee is worth it! Also it’s called salty dog for a reason..."
Jennie Rintala
"The infamous @standpipesmc postie riding bakery destroying postie bike gang swept thru here on a stunning 30° day and man where our hungry stomachs..."
Guy Walker
"Awesome product, the coffee is amazing and the use of the drip filters is amazing to pack on camping trips or just holidays so you have no need to..."
ROBERT ROACH
"What a great place for lunch! We turned up unannounced and the place was packed. We waited 10mins for a table which soon eventuated. Ordered and food..."
Thomas Reeh
Bomboras
87/100 (1100 ratings)
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"We ate at the Bomboras restaurant twice while we were at Torquay. The food was fantastic, the oysters were great & the marinara & ribs I had were..."
Sean Andrew
"Great place. Food, drinks, ambience was all 10/10. Staff were super friendly. Gluten free dietary requirements were not a problem for them. View of..."
Adrianne Ryan
"Good feed, reasonable prices and clean! Staff were fantastic and friendly, checked our certificate with no fuss, got a table straight away. Had the..."
montague smith
"Fantastic lunch spot - the grilled oysters were appropriately spicy, the kids’ nuggs & chips generous & the satay salad (special) - spot on...."
Ann Strini
"Interiors are serene and calm. Food was fantastic. Tried a pizza n gin which was great. Would visit next..."
radhesh kanna
"Inadvertently ended up for breakfast here and so happy I did. The breakfast wrap, big breaky and coffee could not be faulted. The service was also..."
Leenathelawyer
"The food and staff were amazing!! We super enjoyed the ribs, croquettes and seafood linguine!! great..."
MSPP
"Delicious food and nice service! Hummus sauce was helping the harmoney between bread, poached egg, spinach and..."
Sonia
Planet 72 Icecreamery
86/100 (1031 ratings)
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"Best place for miles in town for icecream. Great staff! Great variety of favours! Proud to call this place my local ice..."
Jeanette Tranter
"Wonderful place. An amazing range and great staff. Would recommend this establishment to any sweet..."
Clayton Goode
"So many choices - was hard to choose just 2. Mango ice cream was delicious 😋 visit Hervey Bay every year and always come here to get it...."
Joye Rowlands
"Best ice cream in town No place I’d rather go..."
Daniel Houston
"Hokey pokey wow ...yum...we all loved our ice creams, thickshakes...we will be back...lots of choices..service..."
Susie Barrow
"I can't even begin to explain the drama of picking out 2 or 3 flavours of this brilliant ice cream shop omg so many fantastic flavours there isnt..."
Beverley Short
"Only the absolute best will do when it comes to this place. Service with a smile , and there mango ice cream is to die for. Very refreshing. Keep up..."
Terry Allwood
"It was so good that i went back for seconds today. Busy weekend but the staff handled it very..."
Kellie Whelan
"The BEST Sundae menu i have ever..."
Rae Kay
"Rock Salt Caramel has completed my life. I love it and will cherish it for every day that I live. Also great service from the boys and girls in black..."
Brenton Philp
"So many flavours to choose from, definitely needed the double cone with three different scoops...."
Sonia Dux
"I had coconut and lime - recommend for..."
Chantelle Renee
"Yum yum..."
Anna Iles
Il Matto
85/100 (1934 ratings)
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"Loved the pizza here. A very authentic Italian place. The staffs were very friendly. Great atmosphere to dine at...."
Felixa Jay
"We loved this place with it's friendly staff and a wide menu of great home style Italian food. So much in fact that after our first night we..."
Rumplefish
"We Walked In with No Booking a bit of waiting but its oki understandable why its always buys.Best Food and authentic..."
Bryce Willingham
"BEST ITALIAN I HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME We can’t wait to return to Torquay, just to dine here again. We loved our dinner here and cannot..."
Alisha (LifeUnleashed)
"Excellent food and lovely staff. Highly recommend this one. Best pizza I’ve had outside..."
Patsy
"Amazing food. Best food in Torquay!!!!! The gnocchi melts and is amazing...."
Taylor.faddoul
"The service and staff were so friendly and could not be faulted! The food was true Italian style and absolutely delicious. Would recommend booking as..."
R.e.defranceschi
"Had Carbonara and lamb pasta both high quality and delicious. Desserts were also nice. Great atmosphere, good service and friendly staff. Reasonably..."
Lor35
"Best Italian in Torquay, I visit regularly and have always enjoyed it. Great wood fired pizzas, and authentic pasta dishes. The staff are generally..."
Liam.S
"By far the best pizza in Torquay. We eat here on a regular basis and have NEVER been disappointed.The staff go above and beyond in making sure..."
Jordie B
"Definitely great service and food. Obviously popular venue. Only loses one star due to apparent price gouging on a few items. Oh, and the pizza bases..."
Stuart Summerville
"We weren’t expecting too much when we picked up our takeaway pizzas here (an Aussie and a diavola from memory), but the pizzas tasted quite good..."
AaronN
"Welcomed by friendly staff most if not all seem to be working here from Italy. Drink and food menu was quickly handed over and staff helped with..."
Adrian
"Great service and terrific atmosphere mainly due to the energetic and friendly staff. Food was delicious and fresh, try the gnocchi you won't be..."
Shayne Oldaker
"Charming staff, incredibly fresh ingredients and a decent selection of beer and wine.  Sadly, I don't live locally and only stop past when in the..."
Unckieherb
"I celebrated my 30th birthday at Il Matto and was blown away by the staff, food and vibe. The staff were super attentive, even allowing my large..."
Dahlia D
"Very well appointed decor, amazing wait staff, excellent food and if you close your eyes it's as though you've just stepped into Italy. Great..."
Paul
"We recently had takeaway from Il Matto while staying in Torquay and it was really, really good. We were looking at a number of pizza places and..."
Sonia.bonnici
"Hands down the best gluten free pasta I have ever had! Great service, large serving sizes (both entrees and mains), reasonably priced for what you..."
Rachel Park
"Far and away the best authentic Italian pizza we've tasted anywhere. The favours are rich, toppings are fresh and plentiful and bases are cooked to..."
Lara K
"Pretty good Italian (definitely had better but not bad at all). The menu is very meat based but they do have a few veggie and vegan options, you can..."
Jamie Vincent
"Brilliant and sumptuous authentic Italian cuisine delivered by enthusiastic and passionate staff. The drinks, even their own wine complimented the..."
Mark Bryce
"We dined at Il Matto during our March '22 holiday at Torquay and had a great night out. Do yourself a favour and check it out. We ordered the Aussie..."
Ray Y
"One of the best foods i’ve ever had! Taste, freshness, quality, presentation and ambience, everything was outstanding. Will definitely visit..."
Deepak Mal
"The wood oven pizzas were absolutely delicious. We also ordered the 6 hour slow cooked beef pasta. I personally thought it was a bit dry, but my..."
SS
Sticks And Stones
84/100 (844 ratings)
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"Awesome place :) highly recommend great food options including veggie and vegan, fabulous coffees and on top of that the staff are so friendly and..."
Belinda Halliwell
"The kebab burger was amazing. Coffee was superb. Good service. I will recommend for anyone wants to have scrumptious..."
Saeed Mahmoudi
"Lovely place! Great coffee and very friendly staff! We stopped there on our way to 12 apostles. Was worth it!..."
Alexandra Stoica
"Beautiful Persian food and lovely vibe in your cafe we will be back again soon..."
Lesley Bourke
"Loved the dinner on Friday night- best lamb I'd had in ages! Service was really good as..."
Brad Ley
"This is the stop I must make every time I'm in town. The friendly people, amazing food and coffee and relaxing atmosphere make it a must..."
Cassandra Bush
"Most delicious Persian food. Very refreshing. Excellent environment and service , already booked in advance to go there again with..."
Fereshteh Va Faran Rahmanian
"Fabulous food and delightful hosts!! Great to have this diversity at..."
Julie Dyer
"Excellent! Great flavors from a fresh and well thought out menu. Whatever your preference, this place does not disappoint. Fantastic for a long lunch..."
Brett Ross
"Awesome coffee! Awesome staff! Awesome food! Love this..."
Kit Kline
"We ordered a coffee and a chicken burger, the staff were very friendly and helpful.The coffee was delicious made with Bonsoy and the burger was..."
Molly Lowe
"Lovely food, perfect service, fantastic staff, professional chef. I love their homemade burger and can’t wait to try their Persian cousin...."
Maziar
"Very friendly service and the place is well maintained and clean. Food is good and served fresh, so be prepared to wait 10-15mins for a..."
Jareth Ho
"Extremely friendly & welcoming... our meal was served timely & was just delicious. Staff smiled the entire time...well done we will be..."
Hfadaki
"Stumbled across this adorable café whilst exploring Torquay and I'm so glad we did! Service is amazing, coffee is great and the lamb burger was spot..."
Alyssa Salvador
"Incredible coffee shop, coffee is delicious, I go there almost everyday. Staff are so sweet and friendly, and its decorations are nice. 10/10..."
Freakymills
"Finally .... we've made it to this awards winning cafe, be it all prior 2016 .... we've made it there after several failed attempts.Pity,..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Loved this cafe!! The coffee was excellent, and the food was delicious. Everything came out super fast and we were impressed with the friendly and..."
Matthew Daniels
"Very cost quiet little tucked away cafe close to all the surf shops Great atmosphere with fresh flowers on the table and a lovely piece of art..."
Amber Barnes
"Nice food, nice interior decor, friendly and welcoming staff. It's my first time being there with no disappointment. Good location in a shopping..."
Pauline L
"Awesome place! The food was great the coffee was fantastic and the staff are so lovely. Definitely try this place out! They're gluten free friendly..."
Littlepiggy
"One of the best cafe I have ever seen . Yummy foods:-).Perfect coffee and friendly service. I am so happy to find this lovely place:-) :-)..."
Sara
"I came here a few months ago on my way to Adelaide. Just wanted a quick coffee and wow, I was blown away by the quality of my beverage. I'll..."
Sol_n_chai
"It's our first time eating brunch at this cafe and we are very impressed!!Located in a nice spot, very nice interiors, nice service and..."
Majosh Joseph
"This place is located smack bang in the middle of the surf shops on the main highway so it would be a great place to start your shopping trip or take..."
Kryssyann
"The coffee is excellent, the food is also really good. Just every time we come here we get mixed results for service. Always cop a little bit of surl..."
Paul
"Stopped by during a road trip to the Great Ocean Road. Loved the decor and coffee. Their latte art is so cute you will have to instagram it!..."
Elisha Lee
"Sticks and Stones is one place you must visit if staying in Torquay. The coffee rivals the ever popular Melbourne cafes - in fact, I'll go as far to..."
CR
"Stop by this small coffee house, tucked in between the ripcurl shops. It offers a variety of speciality coffee and it's quite a good experience. Very..."
Believeinyourself
"First time eating here after reading all the positive reviews and I'm very impressed! Coffee was lovely and the food was delicious and didn't take..."
Mariane
"My favourite place of all times. The menu is ever changing and it's so far from your run of the mill cafe.From the moment you walk into..."
Louise Trezise
"Fantastic coffee, great service and delicious food. I would definitely go back! Easily the best cafe in..."
Turtle
"Best coffee in Torquay by a mile. Excellent service and atmosphere. I had the fritters which were amazing (especially the tomato relish) and my..."
Amber
"Little piece of melbourne in torquay. Great service, amazing coffee and a little slice of melbourne whenever we visit torquay. The staff are..."
Mmmmfoooooood
"Went here for a quick lunch and it was delicious. Had the mean beanz and they were so filling and full of flavour. Good value for money, quick..."
Kirsty Dempsey
"Fantastic cafe. Lovely staff, delicious food & great atmosphere. Lots of modern favourites on the menu. We loved it and so did our..."
Jayski
"Love it!. Delicious food, good value, great coffee, lovely staff..."
Charlie Mackie
"I love the owl just as much as the coffee and beautiful/friendly staff! Made my day just before my surf :) thank..."
Alayna
"Great Coffee, Great Staff and an awesome vibe! Best place to go for morning & afternoon coffees or when you want to have something a bit nicer for..."
Elliot Grogan
"This amazing cafe keeps delivering all the goods starting with great customer service, food & coffee..."
KoffeeKaos
"Best cafe going. Great food, excellent friendly..."
Lou
"Excellent..."
Recensione
"Great great great food. Ok the meals are sometimes a bit on the smaller side so if you're in training to become a fat American or Aussie then this..."
Cameron Grebe
"Fantastic food, interesting menu and friendly professional staff. Definitely going..."
Rusty
"Great coffee, super genuinely lovely owner, bit slow for takeaway but worth it. delish smashed avo, great flavour combinations. am a coffee whore and..."
Clz
"They've got the formula for a cafe, but the barista needs to take a chill..."
Sean Tuckett
"Best coffee on the Surfcoast. Food is amazing and the staff is very friendly, knowledgable and helpful, it's a great place for a quick bite to eat..."
Thisguy
"We eat out a lot and this was the best for ages. Fab food and great service. Not your usual cafe food...."
Sam A
"Best coffee in Torquay! Staff are happy and friendly and I love..."
Sarah
"Great spot. Visited for breakfast on a weekday. Great coffee, friendly service and tasty food. Menu descriptions maybe a little verbose but if that's..."
Jon
"This place delivers every time . No risk coffee..."
Skiffa
"Coffee and breakfast was amazing , we went back 3 days in a..."
Vicki Durston
"Yum. Great food, great coffee, great decor - Melbourne feel down the..."
Tuesday
"Amazing coffee, excellent service, yummy food. What more could you ask..."
Dellybelly
"Delicious coffee, probably the best on the coast. Haven't eaten here yet but can't wait.. Lets hope the foods as great as the..."
Food Lover
"I love the idea of the haloumi fritter dish, however felt it was really greasy. Is there any chance of grilling the fritters? A nice meal, but..."
Annabel B
"Best coffee and breakfast around, but more importantly friendly and exceptional customer service… the place decor is beautiful and cozy … look no..."
Joe Sola
"Excellent burger (large well cooked meat patty) including egg and bacon. Served quickly. Slightly difficult to find, around the back in an alley but..."
Gregory Peter
"Our favourite cafe in Torquay. Eggs benedict & burger was fantastic. Lovely staff that were super accomodating..."
John Wong
"I rarely give cafes 5 stars but this cafe has ticked it all for me! I had the lamb burger which was superb. The Lamb patty accompanied with sweet..."
Maria Ngo
"THE BEST FOOD!!! AND THE PLACE LOOKS SPECTACULAR!!! They made the food so quick it was glorious! I highly recommend going here especially when you..."
Hannah Myburgh