The Sands Torquay

Name: The Sands Torquay
Address: 2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, AU-VIC, Australia, 3228
Telephone: (03) 5264 3333
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4

4 (15)

$40 and under

Australian

2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, AU-VIC 3228

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for scenic views
Good for groups

Nestled just an 8-minute stroll from the shore, our upmarket golf resort offers a tranquil escape with a touch of elegance. Whether you're here for a round of golf, a leisurely meal, or a relaxing getaway, we cater to every desire. Our refined restaurant provides a warm, cosy ambiance where exceptional cuisine and handcrafted cocktails await. Savour delectable dishes made from the finest ingredients, paired with a thoughtfully curated selection of beverages.

Experience a harmonious blend of relaxation, luxury, and sophistication with us—where the beach, the green, and gourmet dining come together seamlessly.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian
Hours of operation
Daily 7:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 5264 3333
Website
http://www.thesandstorquay.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brad Hawker

Location
2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, AU-VIC 3228
Neighborhood
Torquay
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

Parma Night
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our Monday Parma Special
Pasta Night
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our Tuesday Pasta Specials
Pizza Night
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our Wednesday Pizza Night Special

What 15 people are saying

The Sands Torquay reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.0Service
3.7Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Surf Coast Shire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Sands Torquay offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional service" and "quality food" in a relaxed atmosphere. Guests praise the tender Beef Cheek Gnocchi and fabulous cocktails, while enjoying lovely views over the golf course. Themed nights and attentive staff enhance the overall experience, making it a must-visit.

15 Reviews

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Gayle
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at The Sands Restaurant was so enjoyable and relaxing, with exceptional service, Quality food, and an impressive guitarist adding to the relaxed ambience. I personally ate the Beef Cheek Gnocchi which was amazing, I’ve never had beef so tender. Our entire party of 10 couldn’t speak more highly of their meal's and the service, we will definitely return.
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Stephen
Victoria3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Our first experience was in the general dining area and it was organised chaos although the food was good. Our follow-up experience was in Shirley's Bar and Restaurant and was an excellent evening with great service. Returning to the general dining area last night the food was good, however, back to organised chaos, flustered staff (probably under-staffed) and extremely noisey.
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Rhonda
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely views over the golf course. Staff were pleasant. Food quality was only ok for mains. Not enough calamari in the calamari salad which was probably half a lettuce with 6 small pieces of calamari. Standard parma too salty. Spring rolls were fine. Mac and cheese croquettes were tasteless. Too expensive for mains given average quality. Great coffee and deserts to finish. Probably will return for coffee and deserts.
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Leanne
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steak was delicious and service great. I think there is less noise in Bunkers so easy to talk. Need better sound proofing in Shirley's
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Narelle
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing...the best parmi I've had in a long time.
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Sarah
Victoria6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fab night celebrating a family birthday, the staff were attentive and friendly, the food came out quickly and was lovely and it was a very relaxing atmosphere. Can recommend the sands for a great meal and casual night out.
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Sam
Victoria3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service was great, good value menu and a nice atmosphere.
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Stephen
Victoria3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We are enjoying the themed nights, and especially enjoyed steak night as the rump was delicious and cooked as requested. The service was a great improvement on our experience two weeks ago.
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Stephen
Victoria3 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Steak night was delicious. Service was haphazard, organised chaos, with no structure. Queueing for food and drinks should be separate.
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Alan
Victoria1 review
4.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Overall a very good experience, however bar was not set up to serve drinks only and queue was too long.
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FAQs

The Sands Torquay is rated 4 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, AU-VIC 3228

Additional information

Neighborhood
Torquay
Hours of operation
Daily 7:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brad Hawker
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.thesandstorquay.com/
Phone number
(03) 5264 3333

The Sands Torquay

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Parma Night

Pasta Night

Pizza Night

Menu

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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