Sardine

Top choice in Victoria


Don't miss the opportunity to treat yourself at Gippsland's only restaurant to be awarded a coveted Good Food Guide chef's hat. Opened by the former head chef at the celebrated Vue de Monde, Sardine offers casual fine dining, with a tasty menu of regional, sustainable produce that's big on local fish and seafood.

Start with a bowl of honey-roasted pepitas, home-baked sourdough with seaweed butter topped with coastal succulents and a plate of their signature Lakes Entrance sardines. For something larger, choose between whole-roasted-fish dishes or pressed shoulder of lamb. Be sure to leave room for the delicious desserts.


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