Shelter Shed — Restaurant in Queenscliff

Saturday night dinner without a booking worked out well. Front room of the place was full, so we accepted a table out the back. This was perfectly fine because the staff set up the outdoor heating and took very good care of us. The ambience in the garden marquee was gentle and quiet, and more than warm enough. Food and drink were delicious, though food a little slow coming…they were busy…so we weren’t overly concerned, just sat back enjoying our wine and cocktails, which did come out quite promptly. We had the steak, the lamb shank and the prawns, as well as molten lave cake for dessert. Steak and lamb shank were prepared beautifully, prawns were tasty but could have done with a touch of extra seasoning. Molten lava cake was molten! Overall, a lovely experience, special shout-out to Jack for his service. Definitely recommend trying...

We had Father’s Day lunch here on Sunday and although busy, the service was top notch and very friendly and helpful. The three course roast special was excellent value. The chicken curry was very nice although the spice level was far from a Vindaloo, it still had plenty of flavour. The courtyard is actually a huge undercover space with amazing outdoor flame heaters which kept us toasty and we were entirely protected from the elements. They allow dogs in this space too which is a definite bonus, even providing water bowls. The courtyard is a gorgeous space with lovely lighting and well suited for a special event. Only downside was some more toilets would be great. Overall, an excellent venue and really lovely hardworking staff. We would definitely come back again and bring the...

Somewhat a standard for dining in Queenscliff, the Shelter Shed offers a diverse range of starters, mains and desserts. The standout dishes for us were the grilled calamari, radicchio, pomegranate withy ruby grapefruit aioli, and the duck, pork and sour cherry terrine, cornichons, cranberry chutney and grilled sourdough (a dish we love and have had on previous occasions). The drinks list is substantial and with a large local presence. We chose a special on the list - Antonio Camillo Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana 2018 - light-bodied, ripe and sunny on the palate with vibrant flavors of black cherries, tart dark plums, some earthy spice, a little bit of raspberry marmalade, light tart notes of lingonberries and a hint of strawberry jam. The staff are friendly and the service is...