Best Date Night Restaurants in Mount Duneed

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Bellarine PeninsulaGeelongSurf Coast Shire

Neighborhoods

Barwon HeadsGeelong City CenterGeelong WestGrovedaleHightonLeopold

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Accessibility

Wheelchair access

20 restaurants available nearby

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1. Anh Chi Em

4.8

Exceptional(219)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Highton

Booked 11 times today

Anh Chi Em - Vietnamese Cuisine is a traditional Vietnamese restaurant with a modern look, located in the heart of Highton, Geelong. We offer both dine-in and takeaway options, focusing on serving our customers delicious, authentic Vietnamese dishes crafted from our own family recipes. Our dishes feature fresh herbs and vegetables sourced from our family-owned farm, ensuring the highest quality and flavour. Whether you're looking for a cozy dine-in experience or a convenient takeaway, Anh Chi Em is dedicated to providing a memorable experience in the vibrant Highton area of Geelong.

2. I Ragazzi

4.8

Exceptional(70)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Newtown

Booked 14 times today

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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3. Warralily Cockatoo Cafe - Bar - Pizza

4.2

Awesome(231)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Geelong City Center

Booked 6 times today

Modern cafe by day with a huge al fresco area.Lights are dimmed in the evening and the venue is transformed into a cool pizza bar serving wood fired pizza, a great range of local wine and craft beer.Well worth the short drive from Geelong, Barwon Heads, Torquay or Ocean Grove.

A photo of Ceres Distilling Co restaurant

4. Ceres Distilling Co

4.8

Exceptional(55)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Grovedale

Ceres Distilling Co is a family owned Craft Distillery named after the hamlet of Ceres. Ceres, located close to Geelong was settled in 1830 and has a significant agricultural history.We offer a range of our signature gins, tasting paddle, cocktails and food that focused on small local producers. Simple and tasty finger food. We will add to our offer shortly an experience of making your own gin.Located on warehouse complex in Grovedale, you can enjoy your gin experience right next to impressive distillery set ups.

5. Frankie Geelong

4.6

Exceptional(927)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pan-Asian • Geelong City Center

Booked 9 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.

6. The Petrel Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(137)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Geelong West

Booked 28 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.

7. Fishermen's Pier

4.7

Exceptional(658)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Geelong City Center

Booked 1 time today

Fishermen's Pier is a Seafood Restaurant located on the Geelong Waterfront for over 40 years, providing exceptional caring service.We offer an extensive menu of fresh local seasonal produce alongside our wine list featuring international and local wines. Situated on the water in a boat styled restaurant we offer marina and bay views to all of our guests.Come and enjoy great food and service with a stunning view to match.Private dining room available for up to 25 guests, full venue functions and weddings are welcome. Feel free to contact the restaurant on 03 52224100 for any function bookings.

8. Centra Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(92)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Geelong West

Booked 14 times today

Boasting an impressive selection of wine, cocktails, and serving the best in Italian fare, Centra is a popular dining choice for both Geelong locals and visitors to the region.If you’re looking to have larger groups for dinner, the Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 14 guests, and the building’s multiple indoor & outdoor event spaces can be set for groups of up to 30 for full à la carte service upon request.After a space for a stand-up event? We can host groups of up to 120 people across multiple spaces for your event. Head to centrahotel.com.au/functions to check out the available event spaces and the function booklet.Please Note: -Some areas in the building are not Wheelchair Accessible.-Smaller bookings may be subject to a maximum 2-hour sitting time.-Non-Refundable deposits to hold larger bookings will apply.-A surcharge of 1.5% is applied to all card transactions.-A surcharge of 15% is applied to all sales on all public holidays.

9. Ooh Baby

4.6

Exceptional(29)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Geelong West

Booked 6 times today

Ooh Baby brings classic Italian charm to the heart of Geelong, combing exceptional food, signature cocktails and fine wine. Step straight into Italy with grand high ceilings, an elegant and spacious dining room, booth seating as well as two private dining rooms. From dinner to late night drinks, Ooh Baby will provide you with an unforgettable dining experience every time. For bookings of 10 or more people please give us call!Be sure to check out our website as well as our socials for further information.We can't wait to see you Baby.

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10. Sorriso Food & Wine

4.8

Exceptional(3)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Geelong West

Booked 1 time today

Located in the heart of Geelong, with dining room views overlooking Eastern Beach and the Esplanade, Sorriso serves quality authentic style pizza, classic pasta dishes, and casual Australian favourites. Classy enough for a date, spacious enough for larger groups, with a full bar and an emphasis personable table service, Sorriso is a venue for all occasions.

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Renee
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing. Our server (we were at table 21/22) was incredible! She was super accomodating and sweet. So helpful with the menu and just lovely all round.
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Stefan
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very friendly staff, delicious food and great venue fit out
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Grazia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glen Iris
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4.8
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Maimuna
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very good restaurant, the ambiance was great and so was the decor, all done very tasteful. Menu had plenty of options and it al tasted amazing especially the salmon sashimi and the chicken bao. We loved the fried rice mixed with the morning glory. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu.
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Suzie QPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Windsor
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4.6
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Simone
Victoria •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
Enjoyed Mother’s Day lunch with my family. Great service and food. Meals brought out together and very friendly staff.
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Warralily Cockatoo Cafe - Bar - PizzaPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Geelong City Center
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4.2
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JuliaVIP
Victoria •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 5, 2025
The best Italian food in Geelong, our families absolute favorite.
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I RagazziPrice: Expensive• Italian• Newtown
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4.8

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