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Clovelly Restaurant & Bar

116 Merri St, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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116 Merri St, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia

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+61 3 5561 1415
HoursMonday: 7:00 – 9:00 AM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 – 9:00 AM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 – 9:00 AM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 – 9:00 AM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 7:00 – 9:00 AM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 – 10:00 AM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 – 10:00 AM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Clovelly Restaurant & Bar

Tucked beside Flagstaff Hill along Merri Street, this unpretentious coastal outpost delivers serious regional fare that easily outclasses standard roadside dining. While connected to the motel, the kitchen operates on its own terms—turning out seared scallops over sweet potato mash, well-crusted ribeye, and lean kangaroo steak with deep, savory balance. Travelers rolling off the Great Ocean Road settle in over cold tap beers or Grampians Shiraz before moving to lamb cutlets with roasted cherry tomatoes. Dinner wraps up simply with a wobbling pannacotta or a generous slice of warm sticky date pudding.

  • Australian Game & Grills: Plates game meats like tender kangaroo steak alongside thick-cut ribeye and roasted lamb cutlets.
  • Seamless Road-Trip Dining: Integrated with roadside lodging, offering warm, attentive dining without traveling off-site.
  • Relaxed Coastal Unwind: Settle in at the bar for local Victorian wines, beer, and generous house desserts.
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Why Dine at Clovelly Restaurant & Bar

Hearty grilled favorites, warm local hospitality, and a cozy pub atmosphere in Warrnambool

  • Generous Steaks and Expert Grill Specialties

    Diners enjoy expertly grilled cuts, from a 450g char-crusted ribeye and lamb backstrap to native Australian kangaroo steak.

    The Ribeye (450g) was huge and was cooked exactly the way requested. Lovely char flavour with great crust, tender quality meat!

    Rob Moss

  • High-Quality Dinners for Coastal Travelers

    The kitchen prepares flavorful dishes like garlic chicken, tender lamb cutlets, and house-made desserts that exceed on-the-road dining expectations.

    The Garlic Chicken and sweet potato salad was amazing! Chicken cooked perfectly, juicy and full of flavour.

    Marjy Marjory

  • Cozy Bar Setting for Pre-Dinner Drinks

    Whether arriving after a long drive or unwinding before dinner, guests can relax with quality wines and drinks in an unpretentious pub atmosphere.

    Enjoyed the pre drinks in a cosy environment

    Andrew Denniss

  • Relaxed Ambience with Classic Aussie Charm

    The dining room strikes an easy balance between relaxed hospitality and refined dining, offering comforting pub charm without stuffiness.

    The atmosphere was a perfect balance between relaxed casual and something more fancy

    Reece Bennett

  • Welcoming Space for Families and Young Children

    The attentive team comfortably accommodates multi-generational parties, celebrating birthdays and helping families with young children feel right at home.

    We visited with our 10-month old son and everyone was just so sweet and helpful.

    Matthijs Henseler

  • Seamless Service for Group Celebrations

    Experienced staff maintain prompt, engaging, and professional table service even when handling multiple large parties and full dining rooms.

    This restaurant serves great meals, and handles multiple large groups very well. Its staff are very professional and attentive

    Dave Jones

Hearty steaks and native specialties crafted for coastal travelers

  • Ribeye

    The Ribeye (450g) was huge and was cooked exactly the way requested. Lovely char flavour with great crust, tender quality meat!

    Rob Moss

  • Kangaroo Steak

    The kangaroo steak was amazing!

    Jiří Kábele

  • Lamb Backstrap

    Lamb backstrap was cooked perfectly with lots of flavour. Large piece of lamb that is sure to fill anyone!

    Rob Moss

  • Lamb Cutlets

    Enjoyed a delicious meal consisting of lamb cutlets , couscous and mint sauce

    Ivan Hendricks

Other favorites

Delicious desserts, starters, and accompaniments to round out your dinner

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    sticky date pudding was especially yummy

    Evan Tan

  • Chocolate Torte

    Got a take away chocolate Torte for desert and that too was yummy!!

    Marjy Marjory

  • Pannacotta

    Honourable mentions - the pannacotta - give it it a try - perfect wobble accompanied with cream

    Swell Traveller

  • Turkish Bread

    I simply loveeee the Turkish bread! It was just soooo delicious. Soft, crunchy and with the butter, yummylicous and when add with cheese, mouth watering!

    Sathiya ayihtaS

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and hospitable moments that elevate an evening in Warrnambool.

  • Personal Ride Home from the Owner

    The owner personally offered guests a lift back to their lodging after they spent time chatting and having drinks at the bar.

  • Dedicated Celebration Assistance

    Waitstaff actively assisted with birthday celebrations to make milestone family occasions memorable and smoothly run.

  • Attentive Care for Families with Babies

    Staff go out of their way to warmly accommodate visitors dining with infants and young babies.

  • Takeaway Midnight Dessert Service

    The team packs desserts like chocolate torte to go for diners wanting a sweet treat later in the evening.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you dine here if you are not staying at the motel?

Yes, Clovelly Restaurant & Bar welcomes visitors whether you are an overnight motel guest or stopping in from out of town, offering full breakfast and dinner dining alongside a bar.

Should you make a reservation before visiting?

Reservations are recommended and accepted, particularly as the dining room can book out or get nearly full during peak times and holidays, though staff also try to accommodate walk-ins or short-notice bookings when space permits.

What menu items and dishes are recommended?

Popular standouts include kangaroo steak, ribeye, and lamb cutlets or backstrap, alongside desserts like sticky date pudding and chocolate torte. Vegetarian choices like zucchini pasta and stuffed mushrooms are also served.

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