Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Café Tapas
( 07-4125 6808; 417 The Esplanade, Torquay; tapas $9; 11am-midnight)
This sleek venue has all the
cool-kid accoutrements: upmarket artwork, dim lighting, red couches and low tables flick-
ering with coloured lights. Come for Asian-inspired tapas; linger longer for cocktails and
music.
TAPAS
$
Simply Wok
( 07-4125 2077; 417 The Esplanade, Torquay; mains $14-23; 7am-10pm)
Noodles, stir-fries, seafood
and curries will satisfy any cravings for Asian cuisine, and there's a nightly (from 5pm to
9pm) all-you-can-eat hot buffet for $16.90.
ASIAN
$$
FUSION
$$
Black Dog Café
( 07-4124 3177; 381 The Esplanade, Torquay; mains $15-37; lunch & dinner)
Groovy, man. The very
Zen menu features twists on sushi, Japanese pancakes, burgers, schnitzel, seafood salads
and vegan options.
Coast
MAP
FUSION
$$
( 07-4125 5454; 469 The Esplanade, Torquay; mains $21-60; Tues & Wed 5pm-late, Thurs-Sun 11.30am-late)
Gourmet grub for the discerning diner prepared to splurge. Fancy meat and seafood dishes
get the Asian/Middle Eastern fusion touch; desserts like the pumpkin cheesecake go bey-
ond the realms of the superlative adjective.
Pier Restaurant
( 07-4128 9699; 573 The Esplanade, Urangan; mains $20-40; from 6pm Mon-Sat)
Although sitting op-
posite the water, the Pier makes little use of its ocean views. But an interesting seafood
menu - including macadamia/coconut crumbed prawns, chilli bugs and crabs - makes it a
deservedly popular spot.
SEAFOOD
$$
Drinking & Nightlife
