Sailors' Rest

Great little spot! Tasty food at an accessible price. My mom and I were looking for a nice place to have lunch in front of the beach. This place was buzzing with people, and the dishes looking amazing. We managed to get a table outdoors, which was lovely given that it was a nice day. I had the pepper squid and it was delish. My mom had the fish and chips and it was made just right! We enjoyed our meal. Highly recommended!

The Wagyu burger was slightly disappointing as the beef seemed a bit cold, but the Prawn & Chorizo Spaghetti was outstanding — the tomato acidity was bold and perfectly balanced. The mango and lemon mocktail was refreshing and well made. Sitting under the orange umbrellas with blue sky and ocean views made the experience unforgettable. It doesn’t feel like a trendy tourist spot — service, seating, and overall quality were all impressive. We will definitely return.

Lovely venue for lunch. They were quite busy with uni graduation celebration lunches, but still had some bench seating available. Turned out to be great as you look across the road to the water. Had the Steak Frites Roll and WOW, very tasty indeed. Washed it down with a schooner of Balter XPA and pretty much the perfect lunch. Very friendly staff as well. I reckon I'd drive down from Melbourne just to have another one.

I had lunch at Sailor’s Rest on a Saturday and it was such a lovely experience, the perfect spot to relax by the Geelong waterfront. The salt & pepper squid was exactly how I like it: crispy, well seasoned, and paired wonderfully with the Asian noodle salad. The venue is gorgeous: light filled dining rooms and beautiful outdoor areas overlooking Corio Bay. Their lunch menu is great, fresh seafood, pasta, salads, and more, with good variety and quality. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making the lunch feel relaxed and enjoyable. It’s family friendly but also stylish enough for a chilled date or catchup with friends.

Nice location near the coast. Friendly staff who were very happy to help. The portions were generous and the food was very good. No problems recommending this venue to others.