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Island Burger Bar

9 Vista Pl, Cape Woolamai VIC 3925, Australia

Recommended by 78 people

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9 Vista Pl, Cape Woolamai VIC 3925, Australia

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+61 3 5956 6552
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Island Burger Bar

Skip the packed Cowes crowds for this retro surf shack in Cape Woolamai, dishing up juicy burgers, tender steaks, and giant dim sims. Out back, vinyl-lined walls give way to a breezy, shaded beer garden fitted with heaters and vintage charm. The kitchen takes dietary care seriously—firing halal-certified beef, grilling coeliac-safe buns on a dedicated grill, and running a separate fryer for crisp, piping-hot chips. Pair an American beef burger with battered onion rings or linger over a hot porterhouse steak fresh off the flat-top.

  • Coeliac-Safe Kitchen Setup: Separate grill and dedicated fryer safely churn out gluten-free buns, burgers, and crisp chips.
  • Breezy Back Beer Garden: Retro records, toy boxes, and heated tables make the shaded back courtyard an easy place to unwind.
  • Halal & Inclusive Options: Halal beef patties and porterhouse steaks cooked to order alongside hearty vegan and vegetarian burgers.
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Why Choose Island Burger Bar

Fresh casual meals, certified inclusive dining, and a relaxed courtyard escape in Cape Woolamai.

  • Halal-Certified Meat Options

    The kitchen caters to halal requirements by sourcing and preparing halal meats for classic burgers and steaks.

    they are muslim friendly by serving halal meat on their menu.

    Bramarandhito Sayogyo

  • Dedicated Fryer for Gluten-Free Dining

    Guests with coeliac disease can eat with confidence thanks to dedicated equipment including a separate fryer.

    gluten free options (seperate fryer for coeliac).

    Jax

  • Relaxing Backyard Beer Garden

    A hidden outdoor garden offers visitors a calm, uncrowded space to unwind just minutes away from busy tourist strips.

    The beer garden out the back will help you relax and remember why you're visiting Phillip Island.

    Laura Elliott

  • Retro Surf Decor and Family Atmosphere

    The venue pairs vinyl records and album posters with play spaces to keep kids and families entertained.

    Loved the ambience with a wide range of vinyl records and album posters all around the place.

    Natasha Pinto

  • Quick Beach Day Takeaway

    Speedy turnaround and sturdy packaging make the menu an effortless choice after hours on the sand.

    perfect for take away after a day at the beach!

    Kayleigh Green

  • Convenient Road Trip Stopover

    Located right in Cape Woolamai, the bar provides an easy, dependable food stop along the touring route.

    A good stop over after a long road trip.

    Cyy Summer

Signature burgers, steaks, and fresh mains loved by locals and travelers

  • American Burger

    Definitely recommend this American beef burger . Love the mustard and pickle!

    Prima Mangesthy

  • Porterhouse Steak

    We had the steaks, and they were cooked perfectly — juicy, tender, and full of flavour.

    Adam J

  • Cajun Beef Salad

    The Cajun beef salad was amazing! So delicious and fresh and full of flavour that all went together perfectly.

    Vesna Mercuri

  • Island Burger

    Der Island Burger war super!!

    Ina Seefried

Other favorites

House-made starters and crunchy sides to round out your meal

  • Dim Sims

    THEY WERE THE BEST DIM SIMS I HAVE EVER HAD.

    Ambroscia Marie

  • Beer-Battered Onion Rings

    and the onion rings had just the right amount of batter and seasoning.

    Aubrey Cheng

  • Potato Cake

    add a Potatoe cake! they are nice and cripsy while maintaining the soft potato filling.

    Troy Chaplin

  • Sweet Potato Fries

    I also highly recommend the sweet potato fries.

    Kayleigh Green

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful kitchen standards and welcoming comforts that set Island Burger Bar apart.

  • Dedicated Coeliac-Safe Fryer & Grill

    The kitchen uses a dedicated fryer and grill specifically for gluten-free preparations, giving coeliac guests total peace of mind when ordering burgers and hot chips.

  • Certified Halal Meat Options

    Guests are accommodated with certified halal meat across their classic burgers and porterhouse steak offerings.

  • Play Corner & Toys for Children

    Families can dine comfortably while children stay happily occupied with dedicated boxes of trains, toys, and colouring pencils.

  • Heated Tables in the Secret Beer Garden

    The hidden retro beer garden features table heaters so guests can comfortably unwind outdoors even as coastal evenings cool down.

Before you head over

Practical tips for ordering, seating, and avoiding peak crowds

  • Ordering for Gluten-Free & Coeliac Needs

    If you have coeliac disease or gluten allergies, notify staff when ordering. The kitchen operates a dedicated gluten-free fryer and separate cooking equipment for chips and burgers.

  • Head Straight to the Back Beer Garden

    The front counter looks compact, but walk through to the back to find a spacious, shaded retro beer garden with tables, outdoor heaters, and toys for children.

  • Ideal Stop to Avoid Island Crowds

    To dodge heavy crowds in Cowes or peak long weekend rushes, stop by for a relaxed sit-down meal or fast beach takeaway in Cape Woolamai.

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