14 Seaside Robe Restaurants To Dine At Now

Whether you’re after something casual, classic or cool, we’ve got the ultimate Robe restaurants list to keep you munching from breakfast to nightcap.

Super-fresh lobsters by the sea, a classic pub lunch in front of a roaring fire, or casual Mexican in a beer garden? Sure, you could spend hours frantically looking up Robe restaurants in a bid to find the finest place to eat in this picturesque seaside town, or you could take a look at our ultimate dining guide and make a booking pronto.

1. Caledonian Inn

a seafood platter with sea views at Caledonian Inn — The Caledonian Inn is a historic English-style pub by the sea with a lively atmosphere. (Image: Mark Fitzpatrick)

Will it be a cosy fireside steak and a glass of red, or fish and chips and a light ale in the sun-dappled beer garden? At the Caledonian Inn , a historic English-style pub much loved for its hugely popular roast nights (every Wednesday night), the correct answer is ‘why not both?’. Whether you’re after burgers at lunch or something more decadent for dinner, such as their signature schnitty and a platter of oysters, Caledonian Inn has a table for every occasion with live music nights and a solid kids’ menu to boot.

Address: 1 Victoria Street, Robe

2. Mahalia Coffee House

You can smell the freshly roasted beans of Mahalia Coffee House long before you pull up outside, an invitation for the ages. Located in Robe’s industrial heartland, a (very) short drive away from the main strip, this is the place to drop in to consume your body weight in coffee, buy bags of beans, coffee-making accessories, even a new coffee machine or settle in for one of the most decadent breakfasts going on the Limestone Coast. Fancy southern rock lobster on Turkish or blueberry waffles? Treat yourself – the folks don’t charge for that extra shot either.

Address: 2 Flint Street, Robe

3. Drift Cafe

the cafe exterior of Drift Cafe, Robe — Drift Cafe creates a warm and inviting dining space with its coastal calm aesthetic. (Image: South Australian Tourism Commission)

Get in early to nab a place at Drift Cafe , an architecturally designed coastal space teeming with folks keen to get their hands on the cafe’s signature Mexican street corn fritters.

Bring your laptop and – provided you don’t have to hold any Zoom meetings over the playlist featuring the likes of Nirvana and Radiohead – get a little work done, relax over a halloumi burger on the deck, or enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Here, it’s your breakfast or lunch experience, your way.

Address: 3 Victoria Street, Robe

4. Sails at Robe

When you’re looking for something a little more upscale, it’s hard to go past Sails at Robe , a fine dining establishment celebrated for serving some of the freshest seafood on the Limestone Coast. Don’t let the ‘fine dining’ label put you off – Sails at Robe leans towards casual contemporary, whether you’re after an intimate dinner for two in its wine bar, or a seafood platter under the sun with a group of friends. Make sure to order the lobster thermidor, squid ink risotto and Peruvian-style ceviche. There’s a beverage list for every menu, and a little something for the kids, too.

Address: 2 Victoria Street, Robe

5. Robe Town Brewery

clinking two glasses of beer at Robe Town Brewery — The 20-plus range of brews range from light sours to thick stouts.

Welcome to the only wood-fired brewery in the country, a space where old-school, low-tech methods are utilised to make a vast range of beer, with at least 20 styles of brew – ranging from light sours to thick stouts – are on offer at any one time. Featuring a tap and a cellar door for tasting and takeaway, be sure to stop by Robe Town Brewery on live music nights (Friday) or Open Mic Days (the second Sunday of each month) when the venue is particularly pumping. While snacks and occasionally, the Loose Menu Food Truck, are available, BYO food is not only welcomed but encouraged.

Address: 10 White Street, Robe

6. The Cutter Lapwing

You have to admit that it’s hard to go past a quaint stone cottage with a white picket fence, particularly when the wind is biting and the fire is roaring inside. Happily, The Cutter Lapwing might have that cool weather ambience in spades, but the family-owned espresso bar also backs up the aesthetics with a menu that runs the gamut from cakes and hot sticky buns (a popular choice with both locals and visitors) to healthy lunch. Nab an outdoor table in the sun if you can.

Address: 46 Victoria Street, Robe

7. Robe Ice Cream

two children running at the entrance of Robe Ice Cream — Robe Ice Cream churns out a delicious range of homemade premium gelato. (Image: South Australian Tourism Commission/Adam Bruzzone)

It’s hard to miss the signage to this ice creamery – or the kids screaming with excitement the minute they clock it. Either way, why resist the urge to revisit your childhood? Robe Ice Cream isn’t just any old ice creamery, but makers of homemade premium gelato, serving up their sweet treats in a pet-friendly tropical oasis garden.

Can’t decide between cookies and cream, bubble gum or any of your other classic flavours? You could always opt for a milkshake, doughnuts or go crazy digging through their vast range of confectionery.

Address: 35 Victoria Street, Robe

8. The Pastry Place

What’s a picturesque coastal town without a key bakery keeping the locals rolling in homemade gourmet pies, sausage rolls and pasties? The Pastry Place is the place to pop by for the basics (croissants to enjoy alongside your Sunday morning coffee, a pie to devour while you take a scenic drive), but don’t make the mistake of believing it’s like any other – unless of course, you’re convinced everyone else is baking the likes of crayfish croissants. Do yourself a favour and say yes to a sweet treat too; The Pastry Place is just as celebrated for its cakes.

Address: 6 Union Street, Robe

9. Union Cafe

Why settle for a piece of toast when you can head to Union Cafe and order something a little more decadent, such as a herb-crumbed eggplant harissa yoghurt, fried kale, asparagus, avocado with poached egg, or perhaps those buttermilk pancakes? This light-filled cafe is the place to be at breakfast or at lunch, just get your running shoes on any time the soup specials are announced – these crowd-pleasers are guaranteed to run out the door. Should you stay for the coffee and cake? Definitely. Both rank among the best in town.

Address: Shop 4, 17–19 Victoria Street, Robe

10. Hook and Harvest

There’s nothing like beachside living (even for just a few days) to make you question whether it’s time to live your healthiest life – or perhaps just step away from the cafes and pies for a little while. Hook and Harvest will help you achieve your goal, offering a solid range of protein shakes, refreshing acai bowls, salads and green juices as well as all that metabolism-burning coffee. For those keen to go the distance, you might even be swayed to join their run club.

Address: 21 Victoria Street, Robe

11. The Dock at Sky Seafoods

There’s eating seafood, and then there’s becoming personally invested in where your fresh seafood comes from. At The Dock at Sky Seafoods , the focus is firmly on the latter, the team offering regular factory tours of their lobster facility, and encouraging diners to select their own specimens from tanks to be cooked on premises for that perfect seafood platter onsite, or a takeaway meal. It isn’t ALL about seafood, of course; diners can also enjoy local wines and beers on tap, or shop for a range of locally made relishes and sauces to take home.

Address: 58 Robe Street, Robe

12. West Beach Cantina

Take a seat among the towering cacti surrounding West Beach Cantina’s beer garden and transport yourself to a Mexican getaway where the margaritas are iced and the burrito bowls plentiful. There’s two things you need to know about a meal at this popular eatery: you’ll need to get in early to nab an outdoor table on a warm, sunny day, and you’ll need to put in your order for the Baja fish as quickly as possible – it’s one of their popular menu items for a reason. Nachos, burritos and fajitas consumed, there’s only one question left to ask: will you leave without buying West Beach Cantina merch? Probably not, but that’s all part of its charm.

Address: 30 – 32 Victoria Street, Robe

13. Robe Hotel

Interior of Robe Hotel — The region’s oldest pub features multiple indoor and outdoor dining spaces. (Image: Kelsey Zafiridis Photography)

Sometimes you just need a charming pub serving all the classics, and the Robe Hotel plays its role perfectly. One of the region’s oldest pubs (it first opened its doors in 1849) and located a stone’s throw from the beach, Robe Hotel achieves the near-impossible task of having something for everyone, even offering bark-cuterie boards for your four-legged dining companions.

The home of towering burgers, premium steaks and a menu teeming with locally farmed produce, they also have local beers and ciders on tap as well as a wine list that features premium vino from around the globe. Kids eat free on Sundays.

Address: 6 Mundy Terrace, Robe

14. Viet 21

a mini bahn mi platter at Viet 21, Robe — Viet 21’s famous bahn mi platter.

Look away from the pasta and schnitzel specials; you’re here for Viet 21’s super-popular banh mi. A recent addition to Robe’s dining landscape, the casual eatery has quickly become the place to go for its authentic pho, vermicelli noodle bowls and rice paper rolls. Dine in or take away, but don’t miss checking out the daily specials (or their winter melon tea if available).

Address: 21A Victoria Street, Robe

Discover the magic of a Sydney staycation in summer at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney.

Sydney City is magical in summer. Warm summer evenings beg to be spent sipping cool cocktails at one of many al fresco and rooftop bars. Ferries and buses are ready to transport travellers to the best nearby beaches for salty days on the sand. National parks and rainforests are waiting to be explored. And the city’s events calendar is packed, from live music to cultural attractions. All elements that call for a Sydney staycation.

Discover where to eat, stay and play for the perfect local getaway.

Where to stay

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Amid the bustle of the perfect Sydney staycation, one needs a place to escape to and recharge. Enter, The Fullerton Hotel Sydney . The hotel is an icon in its own right – nestled inside the 151-year-old building that was originally Sydney’s General Post Office, its heritage-listed sandstone walls and Victorian renaissance grandeur have been carefully preserved – providing a rare chance to sleep within Sydney’s history.

Despite its fascinating history, the hotel isn’t short on modern, luxurious comforts. Rooms and suites are available in both the modern high-rise with gorgeous views over the clock tower and lively city below, or inside the historical post office building itself.

the Fullerton Hotel Sydney Heritage Long Suite bathroom — Heritage rooms maintain their old-world style.

Either way, guests can enjoy sophisticated touches, including a deluxe bed and pillow menu, Harman Kardon Bluetooth speakers, a digital concierge, a Vittoria coffee machine and amenities from the Balmain bathroom collection.

The team at this five-star hotel provides excellence and a quality experience for all their guests, while amenities like a gym help with a well-rounded stay. For a peaceful moment with sweeping city views, enter The Fullerton Club Lounge on level 28. This private haven for dining and relaxation is available to any guests staying on the hotel’s club floors and suites.

Add to this a central location in the CBD’s Martin Place, with easy access to Sydney’s top attractions, and convenience meets style.

Where to drink & dine

1. The Bar

the Fullerton Hotel afternoon tea at the bar — Indulge in the Fullerton Signature Afternoon Tea.

Inside The Fullerton Hotel Sydney’s lobby, The Bar does more than sling a few delicious cocktails (although it certainly does that well). Its brown leather chairs and glass ceiling create the perfect, almost al fresco, setting for the Fullerton Signature Afternoon Tea .

Served daily from 12 to 4 pm, the afternoon tea is a nod to the cherished social occasion it once was during the Victorian Renaissance era. People like to dress up for this afternoon tea, and if you’re lucky, a pianist often sits down at the on-site grand piano, just adding to the elegance.

The afternoon tea is served high tea style, offering reimagined British flavours of the Victorian Renaissance era with a unique blend of Australia’s culinary heritage. A sweet layer offers delights like a Malted Milk Envelope (a milk mousse layered between two biscuits), Bakewell Pudding (a super tasty egg-based pudding), and Apple Charlotte.

On the savoury layer, expect finger sandwiches with fillings like cucumber, egg and smoked salmon. While classic pinwheels and stuffed eggs almost make the menu. And, of course, all finished off with traditional scones served with cream and mixed berry jam.

Can’t fit in a whole afternoon tea? Be sure to at least order a slice of the 32-layered chocolate cake, a decadent mix of dark chocolate crémeux, fresh whipped cream, and Valrhona Azélia chocolate sauce. ⁣

2. The Place

the Fullerton Hotel the place dining — Dine in the stunning GPO atrium.

On level one of The Fullerton Hotel Sydney lives The Place – the hotel’s restaurant, in an atrium overlooking the former GPO. Here, dine on Modern Australian cuisine – think fresh, local seafood and a Riverina steak sandwich – along with a touch of Singaporean signature dishes, like Thai-style green curry or chicken satay. All in the shadow of the GPO clock tower, enjoying the GPO atrium’s natural light.

3. Local gelato

Couple enjoying ice-creams at First Fleet Park, The Rocks — Enjoy ice cream in the sunshine. (Image: Destination NSW)

What is summer without ice cream and/or gelato? Luckily, there are plenty of options just a short walk from The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, whether you’re craving a midday pick-me-up or an after-sun treat.

What to do/see

1. GPO Heritage Tour

the Fullerton Hotel Sydney lobby — Be awed by the building’s history.

Want to know more about the building you’re staying in? The Fullerton Hotel Sydney offers a complimentary 90-minute GPO Heritage Tour. Follow a knowledgeable tour guide to discover the stories, tales and legends of the former Sydney General Post Office building.

From the iconic clock tower (completed in 1891) to the black-and-white tiled staircase at 1 Martin Place, which was once the main entrance to the GPO and today serves as a prominent feature of the building to the 24 stone faces (mascarons) on the Martin Place side of the building. Part of the 1880s-era facade (designed by architect James Barnet), each represents different states, countries and continents.

2. Circular Quay

aerial of circular quay sydney — Catch a ferry from Circular Quay. (Image: Destination NSW)

An easy walk or light rail ride away from The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, lies the bustling Circular Quay. Here, you can sit for a drink and nibbles at the Opera Bar, or head into the iconic house itself for a show. It’s also a major ferry port, becoming your gateway to Sydney’s beaches, Luna Park and even Sydney Zoo.

3. Royal Botanic Gardens

view of circular quay from Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden — Wander through Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden. (Image: Destination NSW)

Just beyond Circular Quay, discover Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden. Wander through this 30-hectare, heritage-listed, botanical garden – exploring its differing sections, from Australian native botanicals to garden beds of vibrant flowers to towering groves of international trees.

It’s also the perfect place for a picnic, so pick up supplies before you come and enjoy a spot on the grassy meadow looking out into the harbour.

4. Theatre Royal

Just a one-minute walk from The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, take in a show at Theatre Royal. Built in 1976, the theatre has been offering a broad range of entertainment since the 1990s. Expect a show roster that ranges from the classics (like Cats) to the modern) like Pretty Woman: The Musical).

Start planning a summer stay in Sydney worth remembering at fullertonhotels.com/fullerton-hotel-sydney.

14 seaside restaurants in Robe to dine at now