3 Best Australian Restaurants in Geelong

“Empire Grill is a modern Australian dish with Asian influences served in a refined dining room with old-world chairs. The restaurant is located in the Admiralty Inn. For over 30 years, the Empire Grill Restaurant has been known as an establishment where one expects the finer touches to be an everyday standard. At the Empire Grill, the highest standard of individual attention is maintained. The menu combines modern Australian with European & Asian influences, utilising the finest & freshest of the Geelong region. They offer extensive menu choices. Vegetarian, Vegan, and children's menu options are available. Wedding catering is available at Empire Grill. Whether it is a birthday, engagement or corporate event, the Empire Grill has always been known as the place to celebrate Functions in Geelong. They can accommodate group bookings in the restaurant for a more informal event with a personalised set menu.”

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“Recess Bar + Eats is the only certified Gluten-Free Restaurant offering space to run around, have a snack, play with friends and make new ones. They aim to provide customers an unforgettable dining experience with their best quality food and excellent service. The extensive menu has wide choices to enjoy dining. Taste their Three cheese arancini, Buffalo mozzarella salad, Smoked duck breast, Pistachio lamb backstrap, and Gem lettuce salad. Recess has delightful dessert choices to finish up your meal with sweets. This place is your go-to when you need a break from your hectic timetable. Enjoy your recess either dining on a delicious menu, enjoying an array of beverage options, sitting back in the beer garden or hanging out on the balcony. Recess Bar + Eats is a place to unwind from a long day at work, a time out from your busy lifestyle and a space to run around, have a snack and play with friends.”

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“Emerge offers shared dining with ingredient-driven dishes created using modern cooking techniques. They source the best local ingredients from sustainable farms and suppliers, offering contemporary share food in a relaxed setting. The restaurant is a modern Australian cuisine/steakhouse offering distinctive dining experiences for breakfast, lunch, and drinks. They focus on simple ingredients of quality, flavour, and locality. They want to bring the best products from their patch of the earth to the table and have fun doing it. They focus more on the quality selection of products. The restaurant has a unique and opulent setting is perfect for events that impress at the highest level and is famed for its extensive dining menu. Their friendly team ensures exceptional customer service.”

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