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The Vista

155 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay, Victoria 3233, Australia
03 5237 7188
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Ranked #15 of 26 restaurants in Apollo Bay
Cuisines: Australian
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Sussex UK
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59 reviews 59 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Looks to be the best sited restaurant on the front line in Apollo Bay and can best be described as competent. A little over the top on pricing but an enjoyable evening.

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Paris, Ile-de-France, France
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

Awesome food! The oysters are delightful. The platter is massive and can easily accommodate 3 people, especially if you choose the extra lobster on top of the crab. Very good value for money, although on the pricey side. But the owner is very friendly and the service is close to perfection. Highly recommended if you are on the Great Ocean... More

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Glasgow
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16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Had a wander around Apollo Bay and this looked like the one for us. Excellent selection of seafood on offer and good attentive service too. Well worth a visit.

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Buderim, Australia
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55 restaurant reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

We went there on strong recommendations from the place that we stayed at and were looking forward to a good seafood meal. well the vista was the only good thing about the place. The seafood liguine was the only nice dish, the snapper was dry and the trout wasn't trout (it tasted like salmon and looked like salmon). I wouldn't... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

We booked for dinner here recently on a recommendation from the local fish market and we loved it. If you like your fish you'll love this, fresh produce beautifully cooked and presented with friendly if slightly haphazard service but don't let that put you off. The restaurant is close to the beach in Apollo Bay and was almost fully booked... More

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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Excellent quality of food and service. This is a seriously good restaurant with local produce of high standard and a top chef.

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Warburton, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

We dine at Vista Saturday 2nd March 2013. 17 of us were not disappointed , the seafood was cooked to perfection , the seafood chowder to die for, one at our table even licked his bowl. The service was outstanding , very friendly & attentive. Well done Vista you made our visit to Apollo Bay a memorable one, thank you!

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Excellent food, friendly staff, very good service. Every time we come to Apollo Bay, we come to The Vista for dinner. It's never disappointed!

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Perth
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

After been recommended by our 5-star accommodation to visit The Vista, I booked a table at 5.39pm 19th Feb registered on the mobile for a booking at 7pm. I spoke to a male attendant who took my name and mobile number. I explained that we would like to be seated inside as my 82-year-old father was attending and could not... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013 via mobile

Great seafood some of the freshest I've ever eaten but it was a little to $$$ for the amount given saying that if money's not a issue then go for it the seafood platter is the way to go for $240 it's a must and the cheese cake was great good wine list to will go back next time in... More

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