Yelp told me, my friends told me, strangers told me: the place to be in Port Fairy was Coffin…read moreSally. So along we went, expectations high, bellies empty and thirst at it's maximum. The venue itself is gorgeous - the kind of place you would find tucked away in Fitzroy North. A fireplace, a cute but warm courtyard and the kind of lighting/atmosphere that makes everyone look sexy (think a LOT of candles). We started with a few cocktails because YOLO. I went with a Venice (basically an Aperol Spritz without the spritz) while my partner went with a classic Dark and Stormy. Both were delish however took just a touch to long to get to our table. Then came the pizzas. Coffin Sally pretty much only do pizzas. It kind of reminds me of what Bar Fred used to be like five years ago or what Bimbos is still trying to do. The pizzas LOOKED gorgeous, beautifully presented and came out to our table quick as a flash, however the flavour just wasn't there. Don't get me wrong, they were tasty, but they were a bit like a male model - very pretty, but not a lot of substance. While Coffin Sally definitely stands out against the Port Fairy backdrop (as there is literally nothing else like it in this gorgeous little town), don't head there expecting the kind of gourmet fare you might find back home.

I was craving something more than below average cafe and bistro fare when on our last night in Port…read moreFairy we stumbled upon Coffin Sally's menu in our cottage's info folder. The one sheet pizza menu was tucked away in the back of the folder but this vibrant anomaly of the main street should be front and centre as it is easily the best eat on the street. It's pizza done well. Pizza done simply. There's a selection of 10-11 pizzas and all range from $14 - $17. You can order a gluten free base for $4 extra. You watch the pizza made in front of you and the owner, on appearances alone, could easily be a retired 'Surfer Dude' bringing a new level of cool to Port Fairy. We ordered the garlic pizza (delicious without being too garlicky) and the 'Proscuitto' - proscuitto, buffalo mozzerella and fresh basil. It was everything I was craving before I knew it. Should I be passing through Port Fairy again I'll be hoping Coffin Sally (I still don't know the origin of the name) has made it in this country town and led the way for a few more "bang on trend" venues to have also opened their doors.

Amazing wood fire pizzas great menu friendly staff 10/10 we had a gourmet meat lovers pizzas it was…read moresensational we also had a Nutella dessert pizza topped cream and fresh berries yummy. I wish this was our local pizza place

Italian restaurant. Reasonable choice of food. The decor is some what dated and could do with a…read morerefresh. I ordered meatballs and my wife has a spa bowl. Whilst the presentation was bland the food arrived really hot. Whilst not the best food I have ever eaten, it was tasty. From what I could tell, the food was prepared fresh this is very good compared to some restaurants who simply microwave.

I've been in Australia for three weeks and this is by far the best meal I've had in this country. I…read morehad the carbonara and it was excellent, very fresh. The meatball starter melts in your mouth. The decor is fine, and the seating is very comfortable regardless of what you might read in other reviews. If you're in Port Fairy I can't imagine finding better food than at Bottega Toscana.

Great view, nice service, but food is very average. Don't expect much. If you really love food -…read morethis is not for you. But just for enjoy view with cup of pretty average coffee - it is ok.

Fabulous food, fabulous staff, fabulous view. Great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner, wedding…read more Bike path goes past the door so you can cycle or walk or drive. Great outdoor area with amazing views as do all the tables inside. Menu caters for gluten free and has a wide variety of dishes. Awesome, will come back next time when in Warrnambool. Important to note that the burger bun was fantastic, soft with a crunchy crust but not chewy. Mussels in cider were amazing.

Biggest thankyou to the staff on what has been a life changing encounter…read more Being a vegetarian I don't really like exploring food. Finally I had not only an amazing meal but an amazing experience. Staff amazing an make you apart of the family. Food to feed an army. Then they give you a container to take left overs home. Omg New good to for takeaway and dinning. Thankyou all.

This place is PURPLE ! ... but in keeping with the Cattleya Orchid theme…read more Decent menu variety, great food, fast efficient service with a smile. Highly recommend the roti... yum.

Had an amazing meal loved the lIce coffees would recons maybe increasing serving size on the…read moremonster ice coffee and adding hash brown as you have to order separately but Outher than that amazing service and polite staff

Had a beautiful breakfast. I had the scrambled eggs and bacon and my friend had the veg omelette…read more Both of us struggled to eat it all. Would recommend as very reasonably priced

After a LONG drive through Victoria's Great Ocean Road, we needed some food - like whoa. These…read moresmall ocean towns are not known for staying open late, and Austrailia doesn't have a strong Yelp scene - so we thought we'd gamble on Pippies before hitting the local Mackers if it was closed. As we walked up, we could smell the bay from the steps. It immediately put us in a seafood kinda mood. The menu was diverse and they had the local flare. Stepping in, we asked the server if they were closed -- and alas -- she told us that they had just closed for the night. Well, we were disappointed. As we were walking away, the manager ran out the door and said "please come in! We'll stay open for you!!" It was music to our ears! I ordered a glass of local white wine and my husband had a locally brewed beer. The prices for alcohol are determined by taxes, so they don't control them. Also keep in mind that they pay their servers a livable wage, so the costs of restaurant food reflects that. This was definitely a "higher end" establishment though with mains starting at around $20. The restaurant is nicely appointed and modern, very clean. There's a gift shop next door that looked nice, although closed after 8 pm. They're situated right on the bay and it would be an incredible view during daylight. We first ordered the abalone for the appetizer (entree). I ordered the seafood plate and my husband ordered the scotch filet. The seafood was incredibly fresh -- and I got to try a yabbie!! Lots of large prawns, scallops, calamari. The fish and chips were fresh and juicy. The filet was cooked to perfection. We had another glass of wine and chatted with the waitress for a while. Then, headed off to our campsite with our bellies full.

Cocktail choices are amazing here! Pippies is locally owned and operated. They feature local…read moreproducts in their modern Australian dishes. My insides get excited when I go to those locally owned places who use fresh and local produce. We booked the Flagstaff Hill dinner and show so the dinner was included in our ticket. The views from Pippies are breathtaking and the decor inside is clean, crisp and very modern. I ordered the gnocchi as an entree which took a while to come out and was a bit chewy. But the main was delicious. A good size for me but someone else might need sides or a dinner partner who will share their leftovers (probably one of the contributing reasons to why my partner stays around and takes me out to dinner). Unfortunately only thing letting this place down was the chewy gnocchi.

A very hipster place!! If it were in the US it would verge on dive bar status just given its dark…read moreand dingy (though candle-lit) quality BUT it is very cool. Indoor and outdoor seating for the bar and an excellent pizza menu- we accidentally went on 2-for-1 night, bargain!! Great pizza and good sized side salads to balance it out. Drinks menu had all you needed. And there was live music in the basement- very cool!!

My friends and I came here as a first stop on our night out together. I can safely say that this is…read moreone of the best Bars I have ever been to, it has a beautifully rustic vibe about it that feels cozy, warm and welcoming. The back Garden is also lovely in the evening with elegant lights strung overhead. I felt a deep sense of peace in this place. Would totally 100% recommend it to anyone, whether you drink or not. I can't wait to visit again. Thank you Dart and Marlin! P.S. The Bar staff were absolutely lovely, kind and attentive. Many thanks to them.