Best Casual Restaurants in Geelong City Center

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Frankie Geelong

4.7

Exceptional(899)

Price: Moderate

• Pan-Asian • Geelong City Center

Booked 15 times today

frankie. Bar and Eatery. A premier Geelong venue specialising in cuisine from all parts of Asia (Pan-Asian-Fusion), a killer cocktail menu and unique local wine list.Our strikingly beautiful and large venue spaces are all sophisticated, elegant arrangements of banquet seating, booths and soft, comfortable chairs. We have two stunning levels, both available for private functions (big or small) or casual dining and drink experiences. Check our website or socials for further information. Most reservations have a 2 hour time limit. We do not have high-chairs, so please send a note with your booking if you need space for a pram. Table decorations and your own cake are welcomed! We cant wait to see you!Team frankie.

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2. Justin Lane Geelong

4.3

Awesome(265)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Geelong City Center

Booked 21 times today

Since we started in Burleigh Heads, QLD back in 2011, Justin Lane has grown into a popular restaurant, bar and event space – expanding more recently into Geelong. We’d love to have you here! Take a quick look online before you book your next outing at JL.

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3. The National Hotel

4.5

Awesome(38)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Geelong City Center

Established in 1856, The National Hotel is one of Geelong's oldest licensed Pubs. With a diverse clientele and talented crew at the helm, we look forward to welcoming you whether you're here for a quiet drink on our Rooftop, quick Lunch or catching up with friends over dinner. We have three unique level's located in the heart of Geelong's CBD.Ring us to make reservations for a drink session between service times, and we will be more than happy to cater to your needs

4. Wah Wah Gee

4.1

Excellent(1300)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Geelong City Center

Geelong’s waterfront dining adventure starts here at Wah Wah Gee. Swing by with your friends and take a journey through our collection of Asian inspired sharing dishes ranging from yummy dumplings, to spicy steamed buns and hearty curries – cleverly created by some of the best kitchen ninjas in town.Here at Wah Wah Gee we’re passionate about creating quality, fresh, and fun sharing food at a great price, in a great location, with an even better atmosphere. Kick on after your feed at our rooftop bar, Wah Bah!

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5. Pavilion Geelong / Caledonia Shores

4.3

Awesome(295)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Geelong City Center

Booked 6 times today

Pavilion Geelong is a modern cafe along the shore of Eastern Beach, serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, and takeaway sweet and savoury treats. Open 6:30am - 4:00pm, 7 Days. Located upstairs, Caledonia Shores is a modern approach to Asian freestyle dining with beautiful house cocktails, Asian dishes, and vibes. Open 5pm - Late, 7 days.Please note we are experiencing a high volume of reservations for Mothers Day. If you are having trouble booking, we have space for walk ins!

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6. Sir Charles Darling Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(177)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Geelong City Center

We are a traditional family run pub that has resisted the urge to become upmarket and overly prententious, offering restaurant quality food at pub prices.You will be lucky to find a busier pub or even restaurant on weekdays than ours.Our 300g Porterhouse steak has become a Geelong icon, offering unrivalled quality at a very competitive price. Couple that with our Parmi's and it become obvious why we have such a wide range of customers, with many choosing to have birthdays an general gatherings here. Let our customers tell you what they think of our pub: “super friendly staff… food was amazing …fabulous pub … lots of locals … steak cooked to perfection …awesome staff … good family atmosphere … nice beer garden … our favourite pub … staff are lovely … really good food … best pub for a steak ... what an unreal find … couldn’t believe the prices” And the comment that comes up the most – “we’ll definitely be back”

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7. Malt Shovel Taphouse Geelong

4.6

Exceptional(481)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Geelong City Center

Booked 6 times today

At Malt Shovel, we still remember our first craft beer. A life-changing moment. A world of floral hops. A world of toffee malts. A world of discovery, refreshment and satisfaction. Craft beer was here and things would be the same again.At Malt Shovel Taphouse Geelong the focus will be on authentic stories and flavours that make craft beer so unique. It will have a changing roster of great beers combined with great people and great food. **Please note** Inside bookings are a combination of low tables are high tables and chairs. Bookings of 10+ will be on a high table. All bookings outside are required to order at the bar.Bookings Friday & Saturday after 8.30pm are DRINKS ONLYAll Friday-Sunday bookings of 20+ prior to 8.30 will be required to choose one of our group menus please send us an email to confirm these options.Kitchen: Sunday-Wednesday 11.30-3pm then 5-approx 8Friday & Saturday 11.30am-3 then 5-approx 8

8. The Petrel Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(106)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Geelong West

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Geelong's oldest pub the Petrel Hotel!We are a food focused pub and restaurant offering generous and genuine hospitality from the walls of a historic building. Head chef Molly Fuge brings local and international flavours together with classic pub dishes like The Petrel Cheeseburger and Lemon Herb Crumbed Snapper + Chips. Glazed Beef Skewers with Mango Chimichurri are already a house staple, Oysters shucked to order with pomegranate granita and a perfect Lamb Rump sits atop heirloom tomatoes, black olive and green beans await you!Join us in our light filled dining room dressed with paintings and treasures that nod to Australian pubs and county homes. Our grand wooden bar sits at solidly offering a home to wine with a focus on smaller Australian producers with a few international gems nestled between. Ice cold beer taps flow and simple considered cocktails line the bar. The Petrel Hotel team awaits you to sit, sip, eat and enjoy.

9. I Ragazzi

4.8

Exceptional(58)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Newtown

A small intimate Italian/Sicilian restaurant focusing on Casalinga style (home style) pizza and pasta dishes. Italian cocktails and delicious wines.

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10. The Village Door Cafe

4.2

Awesome(219)

Price: Moderate

• European • Geelong City Center

Booked 4 times today

At The Village Door, we offer a small taste of Europe, with hearty meals, great coffee and sweets to die for. Experience authentic home made recipes with genuine European chefs from all different backgrounds, prepared fresh in our kitchen – made with love.

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Mickey
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My friend and I shared a beef Rendang, served with roti and rice, it was recommend by my friends son suggested we share as the serve was generous, he had been there the night before. The music was probably a little loud. The view is one of the best in Geelong. All in all I will go back in the future.
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Pavilion Geelong / Caledonia ShoresPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Geelong City Center
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4.3
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Fiona
Melbourne •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fabulous food - and great atmosphere and service. We went twice in a week while on holiday nearby - highly recommend
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Justin Lane GeelongPrice: Expensive• Italian• Geelong City Center
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4.3
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Ross
Victoria •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Truly outstanding in every aspect! Every dish was packed full of flavour and absolutely delicious. We tried so many things. The wait staff were super attentive and made our time really enjoyable. Probably the best service we’ve ever had! The cocktails are next level amazing. The venue itself is gorgeous. Genuinely nothing I can’t fault. I cant wait to go back!!
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Frankie GeelongPrice: Moderate• Pan-Asian• Geelong City Center
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4.7
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Jen
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
Excellent experience. When staff were informed I was Coeliac they gave me a Gluten Free Menu which had all Gluten Free dishes and options highlighted, so easy to read and loved not having to search for Gf in small print beside items on menu. M I felt so spoiled and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. So happy to be made feel special rather than "different" because I'm Coeluac. I'll definitely be a return customer!
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Wah Wah GeePrice: Moderate• Asian• Geelong City Center
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4.1
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Caroline
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
Thursday steak night was a great way to catch up with family and friends at The National. Great food and drinks. Thank you
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The National HotelPrice: Moderate• Pub• Geelong City Center
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4.5

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Frankie Geelong

2. Justin Lane Geelong

3. The National Hotel

4. Wah Wah Gee

5. Pavilion Geelong / Caledonia Shores

6. Sir Charles Darling Hotel

7. Malt Shovel Taphouse Geelong

8. The Petrel Hotel

9. I Ragazzi

10. The Village Door Cafe

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