Restaurants & Cafes

Local chefs thrive on integrating seasonal produce into their menus at Salinger's Cafe and the Great Western Hotel in Great Western. Pomonal Estate has made tasting plates its trademark with impressive local produce platters.

If you hanker for the exotic flavours of Indian spices, don't go past the Spirit of Punjab in Halls Gap with its authentic cuisine. Not far away is the long-running Kookaburra Hotel which has been delighting visitors with its traditional gourmet fare for over 40 years. The Adventure Cafe Bar has something for the entire family with the MOCO Gallery and Grampians Adventure Golf also on the property.

Enjoy al fresco dining with dramatic mountain views from the sweeping verandah at the Halls Gap Hotel. Nearby, in the heart of town, Livefast Cafe serves coffee and gourmet fare, while Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co. has thirst-quenching ales brewed on-site. For mouth-watering smoked meats and juicy burgers, grab a table by the Stoney Creek at Flame Brothers Restuarant & Bar.

Have an unforgettable gourmet experience at the award-winning Royal Mail Hotel in Dunkeld with the stunning backdrop of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. And don't leave town without coffee and a sumptuous meal from Koopmans or Izzy's Cafe!

In the west, discover Wartook Valley's quaint The Wander Inn or call into the farm shop at Grampians Olive Co. in Laharum.

For visitors to Ararat, try Forager's at TAMA for a dose of art and caffeine, or SEDE Cafe for its delicious seasonal menu.