Exterior of the a la grecque restaurant.

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a la grecque

Top choice in Great Ocean Road


This outstanding modern Greek taverna is a Great Ocean Road institution that balances fine dining with a relaxed coastal approach. Meze such as seared scallops or chargrilled local octopus and mains of grilled rack of lamb with melitzanosalata (eggplant dip) are sensational. So is the wine list.

Long-time owners Kosta and Pam have handed over the reins to their son, Stratos, who's made it a more casual, everyday affair.