Restaurant
The Old Grain Store
21 Wood St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875, Australia
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21 Wood St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875, Australia
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Book NowAbout The Old Grain Store
Expect generous Gippsland hospitality inside a soaring, timber-clad space warmed by a working brick hearth. Regulars gather over towering seafood boards and thick-cut scotch fillet with duck fat potatoes, while large banquet tables receive synchronized plates without a hitch. The kitchen willingly rebuilds sauces and sides from scratch to navigate strict low-FODMAP and allium-free requirements. Unwind near the timber feature wall with a peppery local pinot noir or a cold beer beside a Parma platter.
- Customized Dietary Care: The kitchen accommodates low-FODMAP, wheat-free, and allium-free dining with tailored sauces and sides.
- Generous Shared Platters: Abundant meat and seafood tasting boards built to share across the table.
- Effortless Group Banquets: Expansive dining room with a working hearth comfortably handling parties of thirty or more with coordinated service.
What's On at The Old Grain Store
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at The Old Grain Store
From generous communal platters and personalized dietary prep to seamless service for large gatherings, here is why diners choose The Old Grain Store.
Bespoke Dietary & Intolerance Modifications
The kitchen accommodates strict food intolerances by preparing custom sauces and sides free from onion, garlic, or wheat when other venues cannot.
This lovely place made me a compliant sauce, and the most mouth watering veggies with my steak.
Julie Russ Hearty Multi-Person Sharing Platters
Generous communal boards, including seafood and meat platters, are designed to easily satisfy multiple diners.
We had the meat platter for 2 but this ciuld have easily fed 3.
Edmund Tsang Synchronized Service for Large Gatherings
Large bookings and club gatherings of 30 to 40+ guests receive coordinated meal service where all courses arrive together.
I was there with a carers group of 30. All got our meals at the same time.
Veronica Curtis Dedicated Care for Group Milestones
Organized waitstaff keep celebrations and milestone events running smoothly with attentive, structured table management.
Wait staff were highly organised in making sure that everyone was looked after.
Jenny Holmes Inviting Rustic Setting & Fireplace
An expansive open layout with authentic timber features and a functional fireplace provides a comfortable, uncrowded setting.
beautiful decor and I love the timber feature wall and functional fireplace.
Vinny Brown Warm, Traditional Customer Service
A welcoming atmosphere backed by dedicated table service delivers dependable hospitality across casual nights out and special dinners.
Most restaurants have forgotten how to give good old fashioned customer service, this place has not.
Chelle Gilbert
Most popular items
Our most requested sharing boards and classic pub favorites
Seafood platter
The seafood platter was the best we've ever had.
Raeann Ng Scotch fillet steak
I had the scotch filled steak with a peppercorn sauce with roasted potatoes and roasted cherry tomatoes ,very good .
John Coutts Chicken parmigiana
possibly the best Parma (Aussie) I’ve ever had $22.50 with a corona , what a bargain.
Peter Russell Meat platter
We had the meat platter for 2 but this ciuld have easily fed 3.
Edmund Tsang
Other favorites
Starters, sides, handcrafted cocktails, and desserts to complement your dining experience
Prawns
The prawns for the appetizer were to die for.
John Coutts Duck fat potatoes
served with roasted duck fat potatoes amd coleslaw.
Colleen Gillard Long Island Iced Tea
The best Long Island Iced Tea I have ever had.
Colleen Gillard Vanilla baked cheesecake
Finished off with vanilla baked cheesecake.
Colleen Gillard
Beyond the menu
Attentive dietary modifications and thoughtful dining coordination that exceed standard restaurant hospitality.
Scratch-Made Intolerance-Safe Sauces
The kitchen actively accommodates complex allium and gluten intolerances by preparing custom compliant sauces and tailored vegetable sides from scratch.
Personalized Low-FODMAP & Seating Care
Staff tailor signature seafood platters with low-FODMAP modifications and coordinate quiet corner booths for guests with sensory and anxiety needs.
Synchronized Large-Group Meal Timing
Large parties of 30 or more guests receive synchronized dining execution where every attendee's meal is served simultaneously from an extensive group menu.
Proactive Banquet Queue Advisory
Staff proactively manage table queues by advising smaller groups to order ahead of incoming 30+ person banquets to prevent meal delays.
Before you head over
Practical timing, seating, and ordering tips grounded in guest experiences at The Old Grain Store.
Request a Corner Booth for a Quieter Setting
With large celebratory bookings and car club gatherings frequenting the open-plan dining room, ambient noise can echo during peak hours. If dining for an intimate date or managing sensory sensitivities, request a quiet corner booth in advance.
Communicate Strict Dietary Intolerances Early
Kitchen staff actively prepare custom sauces and sides free from onion, garlic, or wheat, and adapt sharing platters to low-FODMAP needs. State complex medical or intolerance requirements when ordering.
Order Early to Beat Large Group Backlogs
Kitchen queues can lengthen when large banquet parties order concurrently. Floor staff recommend placing your food orders early upon seating to bypass group ticket backlogs.
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