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A photo of El Santo Mexican restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(369)
$$$$
• Mexican • Geelong City Center
Booked 6 times today
This place is great. Walked past it numerous times but never really thought to go in, but my partner and I went here for an anniversary and had our expectations surpassed. Awesome and authentic food, drinks and service. Only place that I know of in Geelong with Birria tacos and they were unreal. The head chef really showed care for our enjoyment of the food which is always a great sign, and the staff out the front were very catering. Been to a few Mexican places in Geelong, Melbourne and down the coast, and this is a CLEAR winner. Can't recommend enough, will be returning.
A photo of Frankie Geelong restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1013)
$$$$
• Pan-Asian • Geelong City Center
Booked 17 times today
Delicious food and the sticky date pudding for dessert was heaven!
A photo of Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0 restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(152)
$$$$
• Japanese • Geelong City Center
Booked 4 times today
Excellent food and great service in the cool ambience of Little Malop Street. We have eaten here on a number of occasions over the years and the quality is always there. Highly recommended.
A photo of Frenchys Bistrot at Empire Grill restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(62)
$$$$
• French • Geelong City Center
Booked 3 times today
our visit to Frenchy's Bistrot was a pleasure. The staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. The food was excellent. Andrew the owner and head chef was as hospitable as ever. We will return.
A photo of Justin Lane Geelong restaurant
4.2
Awesome(318)
$$$$
• Italian • Geelong City Center
Booked 10 times today
Loved the feel of the restaurant and the food was lovely. Service was great.
A photo of Tutti restaurant
4.5
Awesome(126)
$$$$
• Café • Geelong West
Booked 1 time today
Tutti is a great place to eat before a show however best to book and allow time for yummy meals,if busy.
A photo of 17by4 restaurant
4.5
Awesome(57)
$$$$
• Italian • Geelong City Center
Booked 3 times today
The venue, food and service was fantastic. Highly recommended and will definitely come back again.
A photo of I Ragazzi restaurant
4.5
Awesome(143)
$$$$
• Italian • Newtown
Booked 12 times today
We enjoyed the evening with lovely Italian wines paired with our meal! Busy night but food was delicious! We ranged from pasta to pizza and all 8 of us loved it! Probably not the venue for our Bookclub but we will all return!
A photo of Maestro Restaurant Geelong restaurant
4.4
Awesome(13)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Geelong West
Booked 1 time today
Maestro bar .. is excellent place to eat or have a drink before or after a show at Geelong Arts Centre. It has a nice friendly atmosphere, staff were welcoming and attentive, special thanks Cory, great service, and you make an awesome coffee. Happy hour is all day, food was good, we had a Parma which was cooked well and delicious. Look forward to our next visit
A photo of Centra Hotel restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(168)
$$$$
• Italian • Geelong West
Booked 8 times today
The souffle was delicious. As was the Angus steak. Lovely ambience with music at just the right level to be able to talk comfortably and be heard. Really enjoyed the evening and would highly recommend.

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  • JennyGold
    Victoria •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Absolutely fantastic pub meal! The chicken parmi was honestly the best I’ve had in a long time. Beautifully cooked, generous serving, full of flavour and absolutely delicious. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food. Great pub atmosphere and a thoroughly enjoyable meal. We’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Malt Shovel Taphouse Geelong$$$$• Modern Australian• Geelong City Center
    •
    4.6
  • Carly
    Victoria •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Delicious food and the sticky date pudding for dessert was heaven!
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    Frankie Geelong$$$$• Pan-Asian• Geelong City Center
    •
    4.7
  • Phyllis
    Victoria •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Oct 3, 2026
    Maestro bar .. is excellent place to eat or have a drink before or after a show at Geelong Arts Centre. It has a nice friendly atmosphere, staff were welcoming and attentive, special thanks Cory, great service, and you make an awesome coffee. Happy hour is all day, food was good, we had a Parma which was cooked well and delicious. Look forward to our next visit
    More info
    Maestro Restaurant Geelong$$$$• Modern Australian• Geelong West
    •
    4.4
  • Kaue
    Victoria •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 2, 2026
    This place is great. Walked past it numerous times but never really thought to go in, but my partner and I went here for an anniversary and had our expectations surpassed. Awesome and authentic food, drinks and service. Only place that I know of in Geelong with Birria tacos and they were unreal. The head chef really showed care for our enjoyment of the food which is always a great sign, and the staff out the front were very catering. Been to a few Mexican places in Geelong, Melbourne and down the coast, and this is a CLEAR winner. Can't recommend enough, will be returning.
    More info
    El Santo Mexican$$$$• Mexican• Geelong City Center
    •
    4.6
  • Dave (Tox)
    Victoria •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 7, 2026
    Excellent food and great service in the cool ambience of Little Malop Street. We have eaten here on a number of occasions over the years and the quality is always there. Highly recommended.
    More info
    Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0$$$$• Japanese• Geelong City Center
    •
    4.9
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