Dreadful and expensive food, arrogant manager and rude waiting staff. Please avoid this place if you want an enjoyable dining experience. It's not surprising that it was almost empty when we went there. Not recommended at all.   (john - May, 2010)

SUPERB!!!!! I can't rate this restaurant highly enough. What a

great experience - everything is homemade and freshly cooked

and for the price the quality of food that you get the whole

meal is excellent value for money - a lot cheaper than a night

out at the pub for example in a lot nicer environment. The restaurant also buys locally where it can, so you are supporting

the local community and reducing food miles as well. I had the homemade gravalax to start with followed by local black mussel inguini. My girlfriend had the homemade dips followed by the

herb crusted lamb rack - everything was perfectly cooked and

tasted divine. The DESSERTS are TO DIE FOR!!!!! You must

try the italian meringue with ice cream and the chocolate

teardrop filled with Bailey's mousse & praline ice cream -

heaven on a plate!!! Needless to say we can't wait to go back.

A true gem of the Great Ocean Road   (Stevie - February, 2010)

YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS!!!! AMAZING!!!!

You really do have to go here if you want a really good meal that's great value for money - both our meals totally exceeded our expectations - we'd heard the place was good, but were surprised at the quality, presentation and sheer value for money. The new menus are excellent - something on there for everyone and the restaurant was so modern and clean - something I'd expect in Melbourne. Would definitely recommend.   (Hemmings - See my reviews (2) - February, 2010)

A MUST VISIT IF YOU ARE DOING THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD!!!!! Excellent!!! We went there for Valentine's Night and had the best time. We ordered an amazing seafood platter for two which had local crayfish on it & loads of other gorgeous seafood which was beautifully cooked. The staff were really friendly & it was just a great atmosphere.   (sally - See my reviews (2) - February, 2010)

10 out of 10!!!!! What a wonderful restaurant. My family and I had the best meal we've ever had. Apollo Bay must be really proud to have such a great place serving up such good local seafood and delicious steaks. The local wines and beer were excellent too. I can't wait to go back.   (sally - See my reviews (2) - February, 2010)

We found the overall dining experience fantastic. The staff were extremely friendly, helpful and prompt. After ordering our mains, before we could even blink an eyelid they had been served on our table. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that our dining experience was one that will not be forgotten. We will definitely be recommending dining at Great Ocean Road Deli for anyone that is looking to head down to Apollo Bay.   (January, 2010)

What a great night out - I loved every minute of it. The food was excellent, the staff friendly and great value for money. I can't wait to go back.   (Angela - January, 2010)

The best food experience I've had along the Great Ocean Road. My "build your own breakfast" was amazing - I could choose what I wanted and it was all perfectly cooked. The coffee was by far the best along the coast and the restaurant itself was so clean and modern. The staff really made me feel welcome and looked after me - can't wait to go back on Friday night for dinner.   (Robbie - September, 2008)

I have eaten in this establishment several times and have not yet been disappointed. The service is good and courteous, the ambience fine, most dishes are very good value for money and some are exceptional - the most recent being a truly delicious Porterhouse steak accompanied by a superb Newton's Ridge Pinot Noir. I'll most certainly be back to eat here again. A UK visitor, April 2008.   (A UK visitor - April, 2008)

Exceptionally poor experience. The place is overpriced for the quality but far worse is the service. The head waiter seems to have no training in customer service and a kind of ignorant small town attitude. After being given the wrong order we were informed rudely that we had to pay for it anyway. The rudeness and aggressiveness of the waiter and incompetence of the manager in dealing with the situation is not what you expect even in a small town. Guess they think they can get away with it since many people just pass through the town. We had to walk out in the end. Not recommended.   (March, 2008)