Restaurant
Lost Cat
69 Liebig St, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia
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69 Liebig St, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia
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Lost Cat delivers Melbourne-standard wood-fired cooking and refined cocktails along Warrnambool’s central Liebig Street strip. Slip upstairs first for an aperitif—the lounge bar shakes up a crisp limoncello spritz before dinner calls. Downstairs, the compact menu lets quality regional produce do the talking. Tables fill quickly with chargrilled focaccia, snapper crudo, and spicy garlic mussels on 'nduja toast. The centrepiece is the scotch fillet, cooked medium-rare over wood embers and finished with melting umami butter, paired with grilled cabbage in cashew sauce. A scoop of smoky brown butter ice cream closes out the night.
- Upstairs Cocktail Lounge: Upstairs lounge shakes aperitifs and cocktails before diners head down to the main dining room.
- Wood-Fired Fare: Compact, seasonal dishes centred around wood-fired mains, tender scotch fillet, and umami butter.
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Key Advantages of Lost Cat
Why diners choose Lost Cat for elevated dining, crafted cocktails, and attentive hospitality in Warrnambool
Wood-fired precision and seasonal cooking
Seasonal ingredients prepared over fire deliver dishes like blushing pink lamb cutlets and steak with rich juices.
the food was cooked to perfection, used high quality seasonal ingredients
Fiona City-grade dining standard in regional Victoria
Visitors consistently compare the dining standard, wine pairings, and vibrant atmosphere directly to Melbourne's food scene.
very much feels like you’re in Melbourne sitting in this restaurant
amy watts Signature steak complemented by umami butter
The focused, thoughtfully constructed menu features standout mains such as ribeye and scotch fillet elevated by house umami butter.
The Scotch Fillet with Umami butter absolutely delicious.
Ikram Miskin Attentive, proactive table hospitality
Servers remain constantly observant, offering seamless drink refills and swift service without being overbearing.
The staff were so attentive without being overbearing. We were never left waiting for a drink or water.
Morgan McFarlane Upstairs cocktail lounge for pre-dinner drinks
An intimate upper level provides a dedicated setting to enjoy well-crafted cocktails and unwind before dinner.
escorted upstairs for a cocktail while we waited for our table. Cocktails btw - wow.
Nick Holmes Welcoming hub for group dining and drinks
A comfortable upstairs bar and shared plates make gathering for drinks and dinner easy and relaxed.
The menu changes in a regular basis and now theres an upstairs bar.
A travelller “Travelller” A rebel
Most popular items
Signature dishes highlighting wood-fired cooking and local ingredients
Scotch Fillet with Umami Butter
The Scotch Fillet with Umami butter absolutely delicious.
Ikram Miskin Mussels and N'duja on Toast
The food was incredible, especially the mussels and n’duja on toast 😍
amy watts Snapper Crudo
The Snapper Crudo really hit the spot for starters.
Ikram Miskin Lamb Cutlets
First night, we ordered the lamb cutlets that were blushing pink, tender, juicy with a jus sauce I could drink by the litre.
Fiona
Other favorites
Desserts and craft beverages to complete the evening
Chocolate Torte
The chocolate torte was rich, using great quality cocoa and with a crunch of roast hazelnuts.
Fiona Brown Butter Ice Cream
The brown butter ice cream dessert was like nothing I've encountered before - rich buttery, creamy, decadent, smooth with a hint of smokiness.
Fiona Limoncello Spritz
the limoncello spritz was refreshing and the perfect level of sweet so thank you to the bartender 🫶🏼
amy watts Negroni
We had a perfectly chilled Negroni, the Pinot Noir and Syrah red wine was complex and smooth like a warm hug.
Fiona
Before you head over
Practical guidance for planning your visit to Lost Cat in Warrnambool
Dine early for a quieter atmosphere
Arrive early in the dinner service or plan ahead if you prefer quiet dining, as both the dining room and upstairs lounge get lively and noisy once peak tables fill up.
Start with drinks in the upstairs lounge
Head up to the dedicated first-floor cocktail lounge to enjoy an aperitif or house cocktail if your downstairs dining table is not ready upon arrival.
Walk-in seating options for solo diners
Solo diners and road-trippers arriving without reservations can often find walk-in counter spots or outdoor seating when passing through town.
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