Food and wine

From fish and chips on the beach, to enjoying a long, lazy brunch in a cosy café, and savouring a glass of crisp white wine at sundown, there’s a smorgasbord of culinary experiences to be had while visiting Phillip Island. With a thriving food, beer and wine scene on the Island you will find something delicious in every village.

FAMILY FEEDS

Family‑friendly dining spots are aplenty in this pocket of Victoria. In Cowes, the Lone Pine Bistro at the Phillip Island RSL has a children’s menu packed with affordable eats and North Pier Hotel has a whole level for the kids with jumping castles and a cinema. Also in Cowes, well known Italian Pino’s Trattoria has a huge range of pizzas and delicious pasta that are popular with locals and tourists alike. In San Remo, there’s plenty on the menu for the whole family at the Westernport Hotel or the San Remo Hotel — both have beautiful view across the bay. For a delicious Chinese feast try Wing Ho and Wing Lock restaurants in Cowes

DESTINATION DINING

You are spoiled for choice on the Island if you enjoy waterside dining. Check out Saltwater in Newhaven, Beach HQ, Isola di Capri and Hotel in Cowes or Kelp in San Remo. For a little taste of France, dine at Anerie Bistro for a delicious, intimate dining experience. Bang Bang Bar & Food in Cape Woolamai offers a breezy coastal vibe with a menu featuring local, fresh ingredients and delicious rum cocktails

GOOD BREWS

Swimming and surfing can be hard work, so after a long day at the beach head to Cowes where there are not one, but two breweries serving ales and meals to thirsty visitors. Ocean Reach Brewing and Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar are ready to welcome you with burgers and ice‑cold ales at the end of a long day.

FARM FRESH FARE

Visit the Wild Food Farm & Café in Rhyll for breakfast or lunch with a menu featuring native bush ingredients that grow right on the farm, such as warrigal greens and lemon myrtle. Visit Omaru Farm Café & Restaurant for a tasty Sri‑Lankan feast with lots of the produce lovingly grown on site.

Drop in to Bass Strait Direct in Newhaven to stock up on locally‑caught gummy shark and scallops. Head to local institution San Remo Fisherman’s Co-op for a delicious and fresh seafood feast — right off the boats. If fresh sushi is more your thing, you can’t go past Youkis Japanese in Cowes. For lovingly created modern Greek cuisine with beautiful bay views, dine at Bani’s Restaurant & Bar.

COFFEE PLEASE

Get your caffeine fix and a legendary toastie at G’Day Tiger in Cowes or The Store in Ventnor. For beachside brews, visit M&O Cafe on the Esplanade in Cowes or Smiths Bar & Beach Food. Just over the bridge in Newhaven 3925 Espresso offers a welcome break and some local produce to stock up on for your visit. Apart from selling seriously good coffee, The Waterboy Cafe in Cowes also stocks a supreme selection of freshly baked cakes and muffins.

MORE CHEESE PLEASE

Bassine Speciality Cheeses, on the Bass Highway in Glen Forbes, is where you’ll find handmade artisan farmhouse cheeses. Stop in to support an impressive local producer creating high quality haloumi, brie, camembert and feta.

WINE TIME

Bold reds, crisp whites and everything in between can be savoured at the Phillip Island Winery restaurant or cellar door, Purple Hen Winery or just off the Island at The Gurdies Winery. Try a selection of local and regional wines in style at cosy, intimate Grenache Wine Bar or our newest chic venue, The Tipsy Cowe.