This is my go-to fish and chippery in Ocean Grove, always fresh and well cooker... never too oily…read moreor salty.

Ordered our dinner over the phone as we usually do and instead of a piece of grilled fish they…read moreheard 6 grilled fish and my food order was double the normal cost. They not only deducted the 5 additional fish from my bill, they gave them to me anyway. I eat here because it's fresh and never oily, I will remain a loyal customer because their attitude to customer service is outstanding, much like the food. Thanks Mavros Fish & Chips you deserve 5 stars!

Pre-Review Disclaimer! I came here at 9:30am (Opening Time) for breakfast OFF SEASON, but noticed…read moretheir lunch menu looked far more promising. !! If you're coming here in the 'on' season, you might be treated to a simplistic buffet breakfast of Scrambled eggs & a few sides. !! Went on a lovely long walk early in the morning and wound up at Sorrento's beautiful little back beach, right as the All Smiles was opening shop. We chose to sit in the enclosed balcony, because we were the only customers they had - and MAN, the views were ASTONISHINGLY beautiful. We were so excited for breakfast by the beach, it was gonna be a wonderful start to the morning. Except All Smiles doesn't serve breakfast, not really. Not unless you'd count Mousse or Apple Crumble as breakfast, or a Chicken Avocado Focaccia. The menu was very restrictive, and felt like it was aimed at your 76 year old local nanna who likes scones and tea for breakfast - a real juxtaposition to the general atmosphere of the cafe, which is modern and spacious. The scones were in the process of being made when we arrived, which was both exciting (fresh, hot scones! Hells yeah!) and disappointing, because of the 40 minute wait. All Smiles really was not expecting customers so early, it seemed. That said, the staff (or the few that were there) were attentive and friendly, apologising for the wait for several of their menu options (no chicken until the afternoon, so no focaccia, scones aren't done, please wait, yada yada) - but since I'm a reasonably patient person who likes to stare off into the distance with a vague, sleepy expression on their face, I was pretty happy just watching the surf and sipping my latte (it was a good latte.) When the food DID get to the table, I was so glad we ordered the scones, wait or no. They were piping hot, the cream was thick and sweet, and the raspberry jam was tart and delicious. The Egg&Bacon Turkish focaccia looked great, and the Apple crumble was impressive. My only qualm? It's not breakfast food! If you're not gonna offer at least an egg on toast, I don't REALLY see the point of offering desserts as a replacement. Maybe I'm weird, though. To repeat what I said first though, this was just the "breakfast" menu. I did snatch a peek at the lunch menu, which looked much more promising, with curries and soups on it. All Smiles just doesn't really do the breakfast thing - but if you're like Marie Antoinette, and think cake makes a suitable meal, this is the brunch spot for you.

My husband and I had our wedding reception here as a cocktail-style event. They offered a winter…read morespecial for discounted drinks. It was a big risk for us to host an event at the beach during a Melbourne winter but we got super lucky and we had clear blue skies in the afternoon and a gorgeous night sky by the end. The venue size was just right for our approximately 100 people. We had a live band in one side (note that it was a bit too loud with the concrete flooring!), along with a large projection screen and projector set up (which we brought ourselves because their only equipment were a speaker and a microphone). The inside was quite warm with a roaring fireplace, which balanced the temperature of the open patio with the chill night air. My husband and I arrived half an hour before our guests and that was enough time to set up the cake and entertainment equipment. We were greeted by Cat, who took great care of us throughout the evening. She showed us our private room which had a large mirror, some seating, and complementary champagne and chocolate! Food was served throughout the evening, in addition to some grapes, cheese, and crackers displayed around the room. The open bar was a sure hit. Overall, we thought it was a great selection and people felt well-fed by the end. The staff gave extra care to those who were vegetarian, being sure to point out which items were suitable. The only thing we would do differently if we were to host another cocktail-style reception is ask the staff to bring out food more quickly in the beginning and taper off near the end, rather than spread it out throughout the 5 hours we were there. That way, people who had to leave early wouldn't go hungry. The staff were diligent in keeping the place clean throughout the night, since there was no noticeable rubbish bin. By the end, even though they worked all day cooking and night serving, they were still kind and helpful as we left. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone else who might want to have a beachside reception!

Where do I start, a cafe, wine tasting area, fine dining, a helipad and an amazing function venue…read moreall in one. The cafe serves up amazing meals with the prawn linguine just mouth watering and the sourdough and olive oil just a great starter! Amazing wine list and great prices too! Love the views as well.

I have to say up front - we come here for the beautiful balcony views first, and the wine second…read more Not that the wines are bad mind you, just that the view is that good. We emailed them during the week to book for Saturday lunch and were told it was booked out, so it was surprising to arrive for a tasting to see more than half the tables were empty and be told we could have one as long as we cleared out in two hours time (People must do long lunches around here!) so always worth trying your luck. Food is decent without being mind-blowing: tasty fish and chips, calamari, burgers and meatball pasta were our choices and everyone left happy. The wines are hit and miss for me. Some really nice ones, others don't impress - but I should say that some of my tasting buddies had the opposite experience and loved what I didn't, and weren't taken with what i loved - so it's one of those that might polarise taste buds. Just gives you something to talk about over lunch.

This was deadset the worst hsp I've ever tried to scoff in my life I literally couldn't finish it…read moreand I was hungrier then a Mexican child named Diego with his one legged mother and absent father running the border for 2 weeks straight. The sauce tasted like infected moot orgasm juice and the meat was as shit and cheap as a root from lorrain starr I'd rather dig old granny Cheryl up from the whitt cemetery and snort lines of whizz of her perky tits in the Geelong hotel toilets then fuckn ever even look at that disgusting feed again. -- Newcomb store

Soooo good!! Best lamb/chicken kebab, or kebab period, that I've ever had. They make their own meat…read morein house and it's super fresh. We had the kebabs, HSP, kebab plate, and chicken nuggets and chips, too. Everything was delicious, but the kebab was AMAAAAZING!!! I think it was the sauce!! The staff was also very friendly and that speaks volumes for me. Will definitely be back. ***HIGHLY RECOMMENDED***

Food was mediocre. Service was slow due to no staff. And…read morethis restaurant charges for the containers for taking the left over food!!! Ambiance is ok.

Lovely food and awesome! Such a lovely young man…read more We had the $49 banquet which included: Mixed entree (money bags, fish cakes, sprig rolls, curry puff and prawn roll). Tom yum soup Garlic beef (best dish) Beef salad Prawn and cashew Thai green curry There was so much food and every mouthful was delicious. If your in Rye defiantly give this restaurant a go!

This is a fantastic vietnamese restaurant tucked away in the heart of Geelong…read more The food is authentic and delicious with substantial portions. I had the lemongrass beef - and the chef was very flexible and replaced the rice it normally comes with a salad with beautifully sculpted vegetables. I have also had one of the best banh mi pork rolls I have ever had there, packed with pork and salad, pickles and chilli (I like it hot) - a very substantial and filling roll. Did I mention that the roll was great too freshly toasted and not one of those light sugar rolls. Inside the ambience is peaceful with plenty of seating including several booths and some very comfortable arm chairs to enjoy a coffee or tea and cakes , whether vietnamese or Australian style. Finding this great little cafe/restaurant is one of the highlights of my stay in the fantastic city of Geelong.

This is different from the run of the mill eateries vying for Geelong's lunch time trade. Food is…read morereally delicious and staff are super friendly. Menu is limited, but really tasty and different from nearby offerings. I had pork with rice which had a depth of flavour which belied it's simplistic description. Thoroughly recommend.

The best fish and chips in the Bellarine. Theres a beautiful, quiet stretch of beach just down the…read morehill from here. Every time we gp to the beach we go here. My husband and I get the "For Two" pack and upgrade to the flake. Its light and crispy and delicious. After a hot day at the beach we walk down the road to an ice cream shop. This place is 1/3 of a perfect day!

I can't say that this pub really stood out all that much, expect for the fact that from the outside…read moreit did look like a pretty nice old-style pub. However, it would be your pretty standard suburban pub, meaning that they really don't have a huge selection of beers on tap. However the staff were quite nice, and the inside was quite laid back and relaxing. It was okay, just not great.

This is my local watering hole in Geelong, and I believe it's the best pub in town. Great…read moreatmosphere, friendly staff and lots of different entertainment on different nights. Oh, did I mention the food? Great food. These guys serve the best Chicken Parma in town, without a doubt. Check it out, you won't be disappointed! !