Geelong Dining Delights: A Tale of Two Restaurants 🍽️✨

Our culinary journey through this coastal gem served up both surprises and scenic moments—proof that Geelong’s food scene shines when you know where to look. Here’s the extended review of our delicious 48-hour gastronomic adventure. Night 1: A Seafood Revelation 🌊🦪 We stumbled upon what locals call "the secret spot" – an unassuming waterfront eatery that redefined our expectations of Australian seafood. The Feast: Garlic Butter Linguine 🍝 Al dente pasta tangled with at least two dozen plump mussels Topped with crispy pancetta crumbs and microgreens Portion size: Could easily feed three (we doggy-bagged half!) Tasmanian Oyster Platter 🦪 Served on crushed ice with three dressings: Classic mignonette Blood orange granita Bush tomato relish That magical sweet-creamy texture only fresh Pacific oysters deliver Side Note: Their house chardonnay (from nearby Bellarine Peninsula) paired perfectly with everything The Vibe 🕯️: Maybe 8 tables total, with kitchen views Chef personally explaining each oyster’s terroir Nautical decor that avoided clichés (think: vintage diving helmets as light fixtures) Morning After: Beauty Over Bites ☕🏙️ The next day’s breakfast spot proved that in Geelong, sometimes you’re really paying for the panorama. The Reality Check: Avocado Smash 🥑 Technically fine, if you like your avo at room temp Oddly served on supermarket-grade multigrain Flat White ☕ Beautiful latte art (fern pattern!) Flavor profile: "Hot brown water" as my companion put it The Saving Grace 🌅: Floor-to-ceiling windows framing the entire bay Watching fishing boats glide past the ferris wheel That golden morning light making everything Instagram-ready Key Takeaways 🗝️ Portion Wisdom: Share mains at dinner unless you’re training for a marathon View Tax: Scenic spots often prioritize aesthetics over execution Local Intel: Next time, we’re trying the Italian place near the wool museum. #Australia#Geelong#GeelongFoodie #SeafoodHeaven #ViewWithARoom