Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Khan Curry Hut
(
www.khancurryhut.com.au
;
101-103 Ryrie St; mains from $10; noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri, 5.30-10pm daily)
Head
to Khan for a cheap and boozy (free BYO) meal featuring authentic Indian flavours. Fresh
ingredients are used, and South Indian dishes are available.
INDIAN
$
Mrs Hyde
( 03-5223 1228;
www.mrshyde.com.au
;
11 Malop St; tapas from $11; 5pm-late Wed-Sun)
Get snug in a
high-backed Chesterfield booth and dine on tasty tapas share plates in this beautiful old
bank building. Otherwise forgo dinner, prop up at the marble bar and get to work on the
excellent cocktail list.
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
$$
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
$$$
Jack & Jill
( 03-5229 9935;
www.jackandjillrestaurant.com.au
; 247 Moorabool St; tasting plates $32.50; 6pm-late daily,
noon-2.30pm Fri)
Choose three small dishes from the menu of regional produce (perhaps
parmesan-encrusted scallops, or a dish featuring ostrich) and they'll all be served to you
on one plate. Upstairs has a rooftop beer garden with top craft beers. Roll the dice Fridays
for free drinks between 5pm and 6.30pm. Also has regular live music.
Beach House
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
$$$
( 03-5221 8322;
www.easternbeachhouse.com.au
; Eastern Beach Reserve; mains $30-42; noon-2.30pm Fri-
Sun; 6pm-late Wed-Sat; )
In a town blessed with fantastic waterfront restaurants, this might
just be the best. The modern international menu includes ravioli filled with rock flathead
and fennel, and tempura catch of the day. It also has a casual cafe downstairs that serves
breakfast and lunch daily.
Drinking & Entertainment
Pick up a free copy of
Forte
(
www.fortemag.com.au
)
for upcoming gigs.
Little Creatures Brewery
BREWERY, BAR
