Where to Eat in Geelong: Top-Rated Restaurants (2026)
Restaurants in Geelong rated 4.6 or higher on Google from 500 or more reviews, by area
Nineteen restaurants in Geelong are rated 4.6 or higher on Google from at least 500 reviews, by the rule below. Ten are in the city centre, three are in Geelong West and six are in other suburbs.
For drinks, see the best pubs and bars in Geelong, and for a dinner with a booking link, date night in Geelong.
How we chose
We picked restaurants of any cuisine except dessert, steak houses and bistros rated 4.6 or higher on Google from at least 500 reviews with opening hours listed, keeping the higher-rated listing where one brand has two, using Google ratings, review counts and hours as listed on 27 October 2026; hours change, so check with the venue before you go.
City centre
Amrin & Bros - Indian Restaurant and Bar
Amrin & Bros - Indian Restaurant and Bar is an Indian restaurant at 48 Moorabool St, Geelong. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2,890 Google reviews. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 11am to 10:30pm; Friday and Saturday 11am to 11pm, closed Tuesday.
Caruggi
Caruggi, a Northern Italian restaurant at 66 Little Malop St, Geelong, is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,200 Google reviews. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12pm to 8:30pm; Wednesday 12pm to midnight; Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 9pm.
The Arborist
At 75 Little Malop St, Geelong, The Arborist is a restaurant rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,150 Google reviews. Open Monday to Thursday and Sunday 12pm to 10pm; Friday and Saturday 12pm to 1am.
EMERGE STEAKHOUSE
EMERGE STEAKHOUSE is a restaurant at 31 Little Ryrie St, Geelong. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,095 Google reviews. Open Monday to Thursday 11:30am to 2:30pm and 5pm to 10pm; Friday and Saturday 11:30am to 2:30pm and 5pm to 11pm; Sunday 11:30am to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm.
ALMA Restaurant
ALMA Restaurant, a South American restaurant at 93-95 Ryrie St, Geelong, is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 905 Google reviews. Open Monday to Thursday 5pm to 10pm; Friday to Sunday 12pm to 3pm and 5:30pm to 11pm.
Pizzeria Adamo
At 86 Yarra St, Geelong, Pizzeria Adamo is a pizza restaurant rated 4.7 out of 5 from 795 Google reviews. Open Tuesday to Sunday 5pm to 9pm, closed Monday.
Recess Bar + Eats
Recess Bar + Eats is a modern Australian restaurant at 247 Moorabool St, Geelong. It is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 789 Google reviews. Open Monday 5pm to 8pm; Tuesday to Thursday 4pm to 9pm; Friday 4pm to 9:30pm; Saturday 11:30am to 10pm, closed Sunday.
Burger Plus Geelong
Burger Plus Geelong, a hamburger restaurant at 14a Mercer St, Geelong, is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 560 Google reviews. Open Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday 11am to 2pm and 5:30pm to 8:30pm; Friday and Saturday 11am to 2pm and 5:30pm to 9pm, closed Monday.
Tempo Kitchen & Bar
At Unit 10/14 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong, Tempo Kitchen & Bar is a restaurant rated 4.6 out of 5 from 551 Google reviews. Open Monday to Thursday and Sunday 7am to 9pm; Friday and Saturday 7am to 11pm.
Das Bierhaus
Das Bierhaus is a German restaurant at 310 Moorabool St, Geelong. It is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 538 Google reviews. Open Wednesday and Thursday 12pm to 9:30pm; Friday and Saturday 12pm to 11pm; Sunday 12pm to 9pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.
Geelong West
Squires Loft Geelong
Squires Loft Geelong, a restaurant at 76 Preston St, Geelong West, is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 828 Google reviews. Open Monday to Saturday 5pm to 11pm; Sunday 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 11pm.
Kalye Marinas Filipino Grill and Seafood (Geelong Branch)
At Shop 4/112 Pakington St, Geelong West, Kalye Marinas Filipino Grill and Seafood (Geelong Branch) is a seafood restaurant rated 4.6 out of 5 from 703 Google reviews. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 11am to 8pm; Friday and Saturday 11am to 9pm, closed Wednesday. Its own ordering page lists 11am to 7:15pm every day, and to 8:15pm on Friday and Saturday.
Siam Alley Thai Cuisine
Siam Alley Thai Cuisine is a Thai restaurant at 1/129 Pakington St, Geelong West. It is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 535 Google reviews. Open Monday 5pm to 9pm; Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 2:30pm and 5pm to 9pm.
Other suburbs
1915
1915, a restaurant at PH2, 33 Mackey St, North Geelong, is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,120 Google reviews. Open Monday and Thursday 12pm to 10pm; Tuesday 12pm to 8pm; Friday and Saturday 12pm to 11:30pm; Sunday 12pm to 9pm, closed Wednesday.
Town and Country Pizza Armstrong Creek
At Shop 16/33 Central Bvd, Armstrong Creek, Town and Country Pizza Armstrong Creek is a pizza restaurant, one of four Town & Country Pizza listings in Geelong, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 799 Google reviews. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 4pm to 9pm; Friday and Saturday 4pm to 9:30pm, closed Tuesday.
V N Rolls - Bakery & Cafe
V N Rolls - Bakery & Cafe is a Vietnamese bakery and cafe at 56 Watsons Rd, Newcomb, listed on Google as a restaurant. It is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 609 Google reviews. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm; Saturday 9am to 3pm, closed Sunday.
Grace of Spice Indian Restaurant
Grace of Spice Indian Restaurant, an Indian restaurant at 7/186 High St, Belmont, is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 581 Google reviews. Open Tuesday to Friday 5pm to 9pm; Saturday and Sunday 5:30pm to 9pm, closed Monday.
Armstrong Barbecue
Armstrong Barbecue is a barbecue restaurant at 1 Unity Dr, Mount Duneed. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 915 Google reviews. Open Thursday 5pm to 9pm; Friday 5pm to 10pm; Saturday 12pm to 10pm; Sunday 12pm to 7:30pm, closed Monday to Wednesday.
Bean & Base Cafe Bar Woodfired Pizza
At 159 Melbourne Rd, Rippleside, Bean & Base Cafe Bar Woodfired Pizza is a restaurant rated 4.6 out of 5 from 560 Google reviews. Open Monday to Wednesday 6:30am to 3pm; Thursday and Friday 6:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 8:30pm; Saturday 7:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 8:30pm; Sunday 8:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 8:30pm.
Quick picks
- Open on Sundays: Amrin & Bros - Indian Restaurant and Bar, Caruggi, The Arborist, 1915, EMERGE STEAKHOUSE, ALMA Restaurant, Squires Loft Geelong, Town and Country Pizza Armstrong Creek, Pizzeria Adamo, Kalye Marinas Filipino Grill and Seafood (Geelong Branch), Grace of Spice Indian Restaurant, Burger Plus Geelong, Armstrong Barbecue, Bean & Base Cafe Bar Woodfired Pizza, Tempo Kitchen & Bar, Das Bierhaus and Siam Alley Thai Cuisine.
- Closed on Sundays: Recess Bar + Eats and V N Rolls - Bakery & Cafe.
- Open latest in this guide: The Arborist closes at 1am on at least one day.
- Has a Google booking link: Amrin & Bros - Indian Restaurant and Bar, Caruggi, The Arborist, 1915, EMERGE STEAKHOUSE, Squires Loft Geelong, Pizzeria Adamo, Recess Bar + Eats, Kalye Marinas Filipino Grill and Seafood (Geelong Branch), Grace of Spice Indian Restaurant, Armstrong Barbecue, Bean & Base Cafe Bar Woodfired Pizza, Das Bierhaus and Siam Alley Thai Cuisine.
Places mentioned in this guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Which restaurants in this guide are rated highest?
V N Rolls - Bakery & Cafe, Das Bierhaus and Siam Alley Thai Cuisine have the highest Google rating at 4.9 out of 5.
Which of these restaurants open on Sunday?
Amrin & Bros - Indian Restaurant and Bar, Caruggi, The Arborist, 1915, EMERGE STEAKHOUSE, ALMA Restaurant, Squires Loft Geelong, Town and Country Pizza Armstrong Creek, Pizzeria Adamo, Kalye Marinas Filipino Grill and Seafood (Geelong Branch), Grace of Spice Indian Restaurant, Burger Plus Geelong, Armstrong Barbecue, Bean & Base Cafe Bar Woodfired Pizza, Tempo Kitchen & Bar, Das Bierhaus and Siam Alley Thai Cuisine open on Sundays on their Google listings.
Which of these restaurants have a booking link on Google?
Amrin & Bros - Indian Restaurant and Bar, Caruggi, The Arborist, 1915, EMERGE STEAKHOUSE, Squires Loft Geelong, Pizzeria Adamo, Recess Bar + Eats, Kalye Marinas Filipino Grill and Seafood (Geelong Branch), Grace of Spice Indian Restaurant, Armstrong Barbecue, Bean & Base Cafe Bar Woodfired Pizza, Das Bierhaus and Siam Alley Thai Cuisine show a booking link on Google.
Which restaurants in this guide are in Geelong West?
Squires Loft Geelong, Kalye Marinas Filipino Grill and Seafood (Geelong Branch) and Siam Alley Thai Cuisine.
How were these restaurants chosen?
They are restaurants of any cuisine except dessert, steak houses and bistros with a Google rating of 4.6 or higher from at least 500 reviews and opening hours, as listed on Google on 27 October 2026.