Restaurant
Island Pies
1 Forrest Ave, Newhaven VIC 3925, Australia
Find Island Pies
1 Forrest Ave, Newhaven VIC 3925, Australia
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Positioned right over the San Remo bridge, Island Pies delivers the ultimate road-trip recharge with its signature curry scallop pie. Crusts bake flaky and golden, packed with multiple whole Bass Strait scallops in a mild, savory cream sauce. Road-trippers treat it as a mandatory highway pit stop, grabbing warm pastries alongside sausage rolls, chunky beef pies, and classic vanilla slices. Seating spans both indoor tables and sunlit outdoor spaces, or you can take your hot lunch straight down to the marina benches.
- Famous Scallop Pie: Stuffed with multiple whole Bass Strait scallops in a mild creamy curry sauce inside flaky pastry.
- Gateway Bridge Pit Stop: Convenient entry-point pit stop over the San Remo bridge with spacious parking accommodating long road-trip vehicles.
- Extensive Bakery Range: Beyond seafood, counters stay loaded with sausage rolls, steak pies, cauliflower bakes, and fresh vanilla slices.
What's On at Island Pies
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Stop at Island Pies
Discover why travelers make Island Pies an essential stop on every Phillip Island trip
Generously Filled Fresh Scallop Pies
Each signature pie comes generously packed with whole local scallops cooked in a warming, creamy mild curry sauce and encased in a golden flaky crust.
generously filled with bass strait scallops
Lorane Wide Variety of Savory and Fresh Options
Beyond the famous seafood pies, the bakery offers an extensive selection including steak and cheese, cauliflower pies, fresh salad rolls, and classic pastries for every taste.
Great variety of products and still in stock at 3pm on a weekday
Kalista Gateway Transit Stop for Island Road Trips
Positioned right by the bridge in Newhaven, it serves as the ultimate pit stop when driving onto or leaving Phillip Island.
Definitely stop on your way in or/and out of Philip Island
Laura Blagys Convenient Parking for Road Travelers
With convenient parking right by the park for larger transit setups, stopping for freshly baked goods is effortless for holiday drivers.
there’s parking for long vehicles adjacent the park in front of the bakery
Jaimes Pool A Hype-Worthy Regional Destination
A must-visit regional culinary destination that lives up to its widespread reputation among visiting tourists and locals alike.
The scallop pies were delicious and absolutely lived up to the hype
Ma Breats Recommended by Local and Travel Peers
Known across the island circuit as a must-try culinary stop, visitors eagerly seek it out on recommendations from fellow travelers and locals.
We visited Island Pies on the recommendation of a friend from San Remo, especially for a scallop pie
Jaimes Pool
Most popular items
Famous specialty pies and hot savoury classics fresh from the oven
Scallop pie
The Scallop pie gets a 10/10 from me generously filled with bass strait scallops.
Lorane Steak and cheese pie
the steak and cheese pie (great flavour profile, not too gelatinous, hot but not scalding).
Laura Blagys Cauliflower and Cheese Pie
I had a very yummy Cauliflower and Cheese Pie.
Jo Jo w Sausage roll
this one was steaming hot, savoury and juicy with a fantastic crunchy coating of pastry. Top marks.
Patrick McKenzie-McHarg
Other favorites
Sweet treats, pastries, and desserts to complete your island road trip
Vanilla Slice
The vanilla slice was perfect, great tasting custard sandwiched between two pieces of crunchy flakey pastry topped with sugar icing.
Allan Apple strudel
The apple strudel was perfectly made and not too sweet.
Y T Pecan tart
an incredible pecan tart
Patrick McKenzie-McHarg Lemon log
I also had a large mocha and lemon log.
Cathy Koorts
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the famous scallop pie special?
Island Pies is renowned for its signature scallop pie, which comes filled with multiple whole scallops in a mild, creamy curry sauce encased in a flaky, golden pastry crust.
How long are the queues, and can you order ahead?
Lines can form during peak lunch periods, occasionally stretching out the door with 10 or more people waiting, but customer service moves briskly and waits are typically around 10 minutes. You can also call ahead to reserve popular pies before arriving.
Is there parking suitable for motorhomes or long vehicles?
Yes, motorhome and long vehicle parking is available adjacent to the park directly in front of the bakery. Free and paid parking options are also available around the venue.
What other items are popular if you don't eat scallop pies?
Beyond the scallop pie, popular savoury options include the caramelised onion pork pie, chunky beef pie, steak and cheese pie, and sausage rolls, along with cauliflower and cheese pies, salad rolls, and sweets like vanilla slices.
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