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Great Ocean Road
Lavers Hill
The Perch at Lavers Hill
The Perch at Lavers Hill Reviews

The Perch at Lavers Hill

Australian, Contemporary, Eat & Drink

Dishes priced around$33

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Reviews of The Perch at Lavers Hill (76)

Read what people think about The Perch at Lavers Hill. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Perch at Lavers Hill before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Perch at Lavers Hill and book a table with confidence!

5.3/6

76 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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New"Excellent"
6/6
Lucas P.3 days ago · 2 reviews

Delicious food, great portions, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere 😊 we live in Apollo Bay and this is hands down the best restaurant in the area. Highly recommend!

New"Very good"
5/6
Jan L.7 days ago · 2 reviews

All round great destination restaurant with excellent food at very reasonable prices. Waiters took a tad too long to provide menu at the start, but after that, everything went smoothly. Would thoroughly recommend the drive to The Perch at Lavers Hill. We will be back again for sure.

New"Very good"
5/6
John T.10 days ago · 1 review

Loved seeing beautiful birds up close and the food was delicious….great staff too!

New"Excellent"
6/6
Chee Chiang L.12 days ago · 1 review

Nice environment and delicious food, highly recommend for family feast

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandra und B.20 days ago · 1 review

Beautiful place, wonderful food and lovely staff. Thank you for the perfect and cosy dinner tonight!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jenna T.22 days ago · 2 reviews

Delicious food, a lot of dogs running around and live music, and the venue itself is very pretty!

"Average"
3/6
Rachel B.23 days ago · 1 review

We were rushed to order and the dishes were expensive for what was on offer. The restaurant was nicely presented.

"Excellent"
6/6
Cathrien R.24 days ago · 1 review

Very good food, lovely decorated en spectaculaire birds, like kakatoo’s , red and green parrots, there is a small walk through the rainforrest, you can find glowworms. Absolute must go!

"Average"
3/6
Dino O.a month ago · 1 review

Mediocre food and thumping music. Not value for money. Would not return.

"Very good"
5/6
grant h.a month ago · 1 review

Great food and friendly service all at reasonable price eh

"Very good"
5/6
Pip G.a month ago · 1 review

It was Fabulously delicious, service ok, but not very refined

"Excellent"
6/6
Matteo P.a month ago · 1 review

Great service from the Belgian backpacker!! Amazing food and catered to gluten free

"Very good"
5/6
James N.a month ago · 1 review

Excellent Food - staff spot on also - couldn’t fault

"Excellent"
6/6
Alistair W.a month ago · 1 review

A birthday dinner evening with great service and most enjoyable food.

"Very good"
5/6
MARIANNE A.a month ago · 1 review

Had a lovely lunch for 5 with a good selection of small plates and dessert. Thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Sonia M.a month ago · 2 reviews

Wonderful food and service. The music inside was a little loud for me so we sat outside in the vine-covered area which was delightful and cool on a hot day.

"Average"
3/6
Michael D.a month ago · 1 review

Great food but not sure of the ambience. It ok

"Average"
3/6
Andrew L.2 months ago · 1 review

Visited The Perch for Christmas lunch. Extremely overly priced- $120 a head plus public holiday surcharge. Food was buffet with few selections of food; fried battered fish, pork, ham, a couple of salads, roasted potatoes and two desserts. Either a pudding or mince pie tarts. Service was terrible we were taken to a table not offered drinks. There was once very nice waitress who was very attentive but aside from here it was a bad experience and overly priced

"Excellent"
6/6
Harry B.2 months ago · 1 review

We were there for Christmas lunch. From the moment we drove onto the property the experience was fantastic. Beautiful building set in a lovely green surroundings to be explored and Gabby greeting us with a smile from ear to ear with such a happy disposition. Dean was clearly taking absolutely pride in cooking and serving his food, this occasion a buffet, which did not disappoint, in one word, “Outstanding “!For me the potato salad and the cauliflower bake were the favourites with the ham also tasting great! A wonderful relaxed atmosphere also. Gabby, Dean and their team made this lunch a lasting memory, a big thanks! We’ll be back, no doubt.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sherry R.2 months ago · 1 review

Having moved to the area six months ago we were loath to spend our money anywhere other than at home due to the appalling food experiences we had when first arriving. We finally decided to try the perch and thank goodness we did because none of us were disappointed. As a chef I am always aware that my expectations may be too high however, when you come across somewhere that actually knows how to cook, it reminds you that your standards are not too high after all. You basically just want what you’re paying for. We ordered four mains and five sides and we could not fit dessert in. Everything we had was amazing. As a non-meat eater, I had the chard cabbage with mushroom Bammel and it was amazing. The absolute handsdown best meal since we moved to Victoria. If I had to say something negative, it would be that the table was sticky and the baked potato as a side was not quite cooked properly and came out semi warm. That’s me being totally honest however the rest of the meal was absolutely Outstanding and we look forward to visiting again

"Very good"
5/6
Oscar H.2 months ago · 1 review

Great food and friendly service, not enough staff on for the weekend influx, but they did well with what they had.

"Excellent"
6/6
Anwar G.2 months ago · 1 review

Absolutely great food, service and vibe would definitely make a point to come again.

"Not good "
2/6
Elisabeth C.2 months ago · 1 review

Klebriger Tisch (Lack?), schales Bier vom Fass, überteuertes Essen: Kohl-Achtel, oben verbrannt und unten kalt mit Sauce Hollandaise, zäher Antarctic Toothfish, Rösti mit Aioli (!!!) und langweiliges gummiartiges „türkisches“ Brot mit saurer, schmieriger Baba Ganoush. Unterwältigendes teures Essen, für das wir eine Stunde Anfahrt in Kauf nahmen. Ein schlechter Witz zum 15.Hochzeitstag.

"Excellent"
6/6
Naomi N.2 months ago · 1 review

Was told we must have a meal at the Perch by a friend who lives near me in Northern Rivers NSW. So glad we did and we highly recommend to anyone doing the Great Ocean Rd

"Excellent"
6/6
GUSTAVO K.3 months ago · 1 review

Everything delicious and the surroundings are beautiful ! Thanks for a great experience

"Excellent"
6/6
Samantha I.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Had a beautiful lunch here! Amazing food, great service and gorgeous location. Highly recommend!

"Excellent"
6/6
Erika S.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Always a pleasure to return to The Perch, fantastic in every way as always.

"Very good"
5/6
Chelsea H.3 months ago · 1 review

Stunning spot with a venue that blends into nature. Delicious food and friendly service.

"Very good"
5/6
Karen M.3 months ago · 1 review

Delicious meal. The 🥑 dessert was a standout ✨️ Service could do with some fine tuning. I felt we needed more time to settle into the lovely space before being asked if we were ready to order a few minutes after being seated. Multiple staff members then came to ask if we were ready every couple of minutes. Feeling rushed detracted from what otherwise was a lovely restaurant.

"Good"
4/6
Nora H.3 months ago · 1 review

Loved the outlook, and the starter and mains were excellent. Desserts were a little disappointing. Service good but a bit slow. However, overall a good experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Louisa T.4 months ago · 1 review

Delicious food and great ambience ! Highly recommended for everyone

"Excellent"
6/6
Lucy A.4 months ago · 1 review

Wedding Anniversary dinner at our favourite restaurant, never disappoints. Menu changes regularly so trying something new almost every time.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jeff W.4 months ago · 1 review

Great venue, service and food. Strongly recommend this in Lavers Hill

"Awful"
1/6
kylie B.4 months ago · 1 review

Unfortunately we did not have a good experience. We booked a table, and called ahead to see if we could arrive 15 mins early, we were advised this was fine, and to come in. On arrival we were seated, and asked if we would like sparkling/ tap water. We approached the staff to order our meal approximately 30 mins after we arrived, and were advised they would be a moment. The table next to us who arrived earlier also had not ordered. Another 15 mins passed, and a table we arrived just 10 minutes prior, were served and had their order taken. So after waiting 45 mins, we had not had any drinks or food ordered, or bought any water, or advised there was a delay. At this point we decided to leave and try and get lunch elsewhere, which was most disappointing.

"Good"
4/6
Rubina B.5 months ago · 1 review

Excellent starters, decor and champagne! Could improve on service…and mains!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg M.5 months ago · 1 review

Very pleasant dining experience at lunch today. Broke up our GOR trip nicely. Beers paired well with the Sardine entree and an Alsace wine with the fish.

"Excellent"
6/6
Chris B.6 months ago · 1 review

Lovely lovely lovely! Every part of this stay was fantastic until I lost at chess.

"Very good"
5/6
CHO P.6 months ago · 1 review

The Pasta with pork cube is good and the seafood Risotto is delicious. .

"Excellent"
6/6
Chris R.6 months ago · 1 review

Great food, quick and friendly service. Lots of veggie friendly options.

"Very good"
5/6
Angela L.7 months ago · 1 review

We had a lovely dinner and the staff were fabulous. The pate is a must!

"Very good"
5/6
Jenny M.7 months ago · 1 review

Great food and wine, nice warm stop on a cold winters day!

"Excellent"
6/6
Matthew W.7 months ago · 1 review

Had the Kangaroo Tartare and yellow fish for entrees which were amazing. Pork sirloin and lamb for mains, with good meat portions and honestly one of the best cooked I’ve had. Highly recommended 😀

"Excellent"
6/6
Marlene E.8 months ago · 1 review

This was our first visit to The Perch. As new locals to Lavers Hill we have heard positive comments. Sunday night dinner did not disappoint, and The Perch lived up to its reputation. We loved it !!!

"Excellent"
6/6
T K Y.8 months ago · 1 review

Food was good and service was great! Very nice environment.

"Very good"
5/6
Hock G.8 months ago · 1 review

very friendly staff, quick service & great food & drinks.

"Excellent"
6/6
Josie K.8 months ago · 1 review

Would definitely go back - absolutely excellent and were amazing with allergies

"Excellent"
6/6
Jamie G.8 months ago · 1 review

Amazing restaurant and excellent food. Fond memory and will definitely want to come back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ami H.8 months ago · 1 review

Beautiful setting. And simply delicious food. We chose a wide range of dishes to share for our party of seven. All outstanding. Great service from a team of young servers. We’ll definitely be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Scott F.8 months ago · 1 review

Wonderful food destination, great food very fresh, service was great & overall a great food experience Thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
Raymond T.8 months ago · 1 review

Fabulous spot for a birthday dinner - thank you 🤩

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