The Deck Geelong — Restaurant in Victoria

Visited here on a Monday night when passing through Geelong.

Bit of an old school pub vibe - bit stark with the décor and lighting but I suspect it's very different at the weekends.

One of us went the bottomless wings, and the other the Rib Burger.

Wings were ok albeit a little greasy at times - went for the 'dry' option with the sauce on the side which worked ok. It did take a while in-between plate top-ups but at least you knew they were getting prepared fresh.

The Rib burger with waffle fries looked amazing - but unfortunately that's about it. The fries were over-seasoned (I think it was the coating) which made eating too many of them difficult. The rib was really fatty (about 60%+ fat) and the meat was mostly chewy. There were a couple of small good bits of meat which were tasty but it wasn't a great cut of meat and perhaps had been cooked too quickly. For $28 it looked good when brought to the table, but was not worth the money.

Staff were friendly and helpful, so no issues there.

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While passing through Geelong, I made a stop here with the intention of enjoying a Parmi. My order consisted of 1 Bruschetta and 1 Parmi. It was a tuesday night, and I was surprised to find that it took approximately 40-45 minutes to receive my order, which was a notable delay.

Upon receiving my Bruschetta, I was disheartened to discover that it amounted to just a quarter of a roll, sliced. This lackluster portion size left me quite disappointed, especially considering the $16 price tag for the dish.

Moving on to the Parmi, it was, in all fairness, acceptable. However, there was a noticeable issue with the cheese, as it appeared to be overcooked.

All in all, I regret to say that this dining experience did not offer good value for the money spent. Given the lengthy wait time and underwhelming portions, I am inclined to pass on returning to this establishment. It is my belief that there are better dining options available in the area that provide a more...

Had my 19th birthday at The Deck and I think we may have traumatised poor Jock (but in a fun way).

From the moment we arrived, Jock was our fearless party captain — gracefully navigating a table full of loud 19-year-olds, cake-fueled chaos, and rogue balloons trying to escape to the stratosphere.

When one of us broke a glass (RIP), Jock was there in seconds like a ninja janitor with a smile. When our balloon floated to the ceiling like it was trying to join a better party upstairs, Jock climbed a LADDER to rescue it — a true hero’s arc.

The food? Delicious. The vibes? Immaculate. The cake? Shared with Jock, who now probably questions all his career choices.

Give this man a raise. Or at the very least, a balloon he doesn’t have to chase.

Thanks for an unforgettable night, Jock & The Deck crew! We’ll be back… possibly with more...