The food was ok but nothing that entices you to come back a second time. We spent a great deal of…read moremoney being that we were a group of 8 but yet the atmosphere was uninviting like they didn't want us there. It also seemed a little strange that a few things we tried ordering we were told they'd run out including milk for coffee. I wouldn't recommend this place. Spend your money elsewhere. It wasn't popular in the slightest so I think that says something in itself.

I had dinner here with family and I must say I loved my meal! I ordered the risotto which was…read morecooked perfectly and was delicious! All our meals look like good proportions and they gave my daughter a kids pack to keep her entertained which she (and us!) loved! Have recommended this place to several friends and family members since.

Kung fu panda!…read more Chopstix Noodle Bar prides itself over using fresh ingredients that are provided by local suppliers to create the Asian authentic flavour. Covered in bamboo, hanging lanterns and anime inspired painted walls (along with the toilets), Chopstix Noodle Bar creates a fun, funky, feel-good vibe that's infectious enough to make you smile. The menu is amusing with playful names such as the Munchies offering (entrée), we got the Calamari Shallow Fried (a tad on the expensive side) with homemade five spice seasoning and Thai red curry aioli dipping sauce. We need to see more of the Thai red curry aioli, it's amazing. For the mains we ordered the Kung Fu Kway Teow which is wok-fried flat rice noodles with chicken, oriental vegetables, red chilli and Kecap Manis (Indonesian sweet soy) and the Ninja Laksa, an authentic Malaysian stew, served with seafood, egg and oriental vegetables. Both dishes were worthy of their martial arts names, both punching and kicking their way to be some of the best kway teow and seafood laksa I have tasted. The Ninja Laksa has an entire small crab in there, tasty, but you might find small traces of shell in the soup, otherwise, it's near perfect, both in serving size and taste. The best part of the experience was the Shakes menu, the Coconut Panda, a healthy blend of real coconut milk, fresh coconut and banana blended with ice is the crème de la crème of coconut drinks! It's served in a coconut with a small umbrella. It's the star of the show and I would pay any price to have it again and again. If you're down at Lorne, drop by just for this drink! I found the service to be acceptable, some staff didn't seem interested and some did. The price is more on the expensive side for Asian food, but well worth it. There's not much options in Lorne if you're after an early dinner before 6, this is where Chopstix Noodle Bar has the advantage, the food is full of taste and the drinks are creative. Highly recommended even if it's just for the Coconut Panda!

Delicious Chinese food! There's a reason there's a line outside to get into the restaurant, they…read moreknow how to make great food. I ordered the Kung Fu noodle dish and loved the flavor of the dish. There were plenty of veggies and chicken mixed in with the noodles. The sweet sauce that was on the dish was great and balanced out with the chili flakes. Portion sizes are also large, so there is plenty leftover for a second meal. Make sure to wait a few minutes and keep any eye out after ordering, a table will open up, even if it looks crowded. Also, be prepared to eat with chopsticks because that is the only utensils they provide.

Wow, what a strange culinary weekend it has been, topped in the end by a visit to the best named…read morerestaurant ever; 'Marks Restaurant'. Not 'Dave's restaurant', not 'Rogers', 'Marks'. I would love to have been a fly on the wall during that light bulb moment. "Um...Metallica, Midget.......Mark!! Let's call it 'Marks'". "But what's that got to do with anything, Rog?" "I know, but it just might be crazy enough to work." I was taken aback by the pure joy expressed by the maître dee (whom I can only presume was Roger) when he found out he would be hosting one for dinner. Rog showed me to my table with what felt like a wheel of fortune "ta da", pleading with me to accept the crap vowel he had proffered. It is restaurant law that single dinners should be shunted to the back of the restaurant less their general wrongness upset the worthwhile clientele. Thankfully, a professional waiter took my order, and I lived happily ever after. By the way the pork was meh. The oysters were fresh and to the point but the chocolate mousse was amazing.

Lovely service, good price. Family friendly environment, but...the menu wasn't very good at all!…read moreEverything had cream or cheese or both in it, from starters to deserts, so if you don't want a dairy overload, don't go there. We all came away with an upset stomach and couldn't finish the meals.

In Colac for a holiday and needed something for dinner. The kids refused to contemplate a pub…read moredinner so we ended up at the local Thai. I have to say that we had exactly zero expectations walking in. We have had some truly awful Thai meals in country towns before and we're expecting another. The kids though had decided that Thai was the only thing acceptable to them so against our better judgement we walked in. To our surprise it was actually good. It certainly wasn't the best Thai we have ever eaten but we have eaten far, far worse in Sydney. Everything was pretty good. We had a mix of stuff from salads to curry's and it was all tasty. Even the bottle of wine we ordered off their menu was good. The only gripe would be that when our teenage son decided that he was still hungry after demolishing 90% of what we had ordered, it took them about 20 minutes to make the chilli fried rice we had to order to satiate his enormous appetite. They didn't look too busy so not sure what the hold up was. If you find yourself in Colac and need somewhere to eat, Lemongrass Thai isn't a bad choice.

Only had limited time to have dinner with the family before continuing on our tour, but nonetheless…read morethey were more than accommodating and provided the best service we've had thus far. Our waiter recommended various dishes to try - all came out hot and promptly while superseding expectations. Best restaurant experience thus far on our holiday and could not recommend a better restaurant nor a better experience. Lemongrass Thai was an absolute gem (the cashew stir fry was unbelievable).

Despite being on my Great Ocean Road "Must Stop At" list, Wye River General Store was a blink and…read moreyou'll drive right past it kind of place. Nestled in the bend as you drive through Wye River we really did almost drive right past before I spotted their sign and hastily made my boyfriend pull over so I could explore. It's a general store-cum-cafe and on a chilly morning was a most welcome cup of coffee to warm us up and ready us for the day of driving ahead. The view is exceptional - beach on one side, mountains on the other. The store section has a small but well selected range of general items one may need including some quite gourmet food selections. The cafe; a selection of fresh baked goods, delicious coffee, pies and 'touristy' items like t-shirts. The interior is like a cosy cabin and the staff equally friendly. A great quick "pit" stop on your travels.

If laughably small portions, eye-watering prices for mediocre generic cafe fare, and chaotic…read more(though friendly) service are your thing, then this is the only place to go round here. Oh, wait, it IS the only place round here.

We went for a small trip to torquay and great ocean road from melbourne. And our love for thai food…read moretook us to this place we noticed while on the way back to our hotel the first night and the pkace was packed and had waiting. So next night we went early and got a nice table. We ordered their mixed entree, this had a piece of each entre variety and it was amazing. The satay chicken stick was too good. We could not wait for our main course. And came the pad thai and satay chicken and rice. Food was super delicious and amazing. Also the quantity was quite enough. Only thing the prices were a lil high but overall the service, ambience , interiors and specialy the food nailed it. This is a must recommended place

We had a good experience on a Tuesday lunch time. The herb and cheese pizza was cooked fresh and so…read morewas very tasty. the dumplings were also good, although a little expensive at $14 for 4 dumplings. The service was also great. And I recommend doing the kangaroos tours they run which keeps the golf course out of the red. It was one of the highlights of my American cousin trip. We were able to see them pretty close and got some wonderful pics!

Always have pretty good pub bistro style meals here...have a few gluten free options including mine…read morewhich was Dukkah crusted lamb on eggplant, saffron mint rice beans and yoghurt. Desert was cappuccino cake. Wine was Monkey Bay Pinoy Gris.

This was a nice lunch stop driving through Lorne as part of our Great Ocean Road trip. Quick and…read moreeasy service. Good coffee and toasties.

Popped in real quick for a bite while on a tour of Australia's southern coast. Mostly outdoor…read moreseating and super casual atmosphere. Coffees and sweets inside and crowded with a mix of locals and tourists. Ready to order and leaning towards a big, juicy burger but the manager and waiter both ranted and raved about their special, The wild Atlantic Salmon on a fresh salad. I desperately wanted to give the salmon a 5 Star, but when you enjoy the salad more than the salmon then you know something isn't quite right with the fish. #undercooked. I had to send it back to cook longer. I really was gonna get a burger. A bit disappointed but you can't win em all. Still enjoyed the meal though and service was friendly and they were apologetic.. And that goes a long way with me.