Where to eat and drink in Gippsland

From a waterside seafood restaurant, a rustic country pub and one of the best breweries in the deep south east, here are the best places to eat and drink in Gippsland.

From a waterside seafood restaurant, a rustic country pub and one of the best breweries in the deep south east, here are the best places to eat and drink in Gippsland, according to Farmer’s Daughters executive chef Alejandro Saravia.

Hoggett Kitchen.

HOGGET KITCHEN

Trevor and the team are committed to a community style of dining where they locally source all ingredients. Trevor’s cuisine is simple and thoughtful, getting the ingredients to do the talking.

6 Farrington Cl, Warragul

OLIVE AT LOCH

A country style cafe in the middle of one of South Gippsland’s most picturesque streets. The shelves are packed with home-baked pastries, cakes, quiches and more.

3945/38 Victoria Rd, Loch

FISH CREEK HOTEL

A South Gippsland icon and the perfect stop for classic pub food before arriving at Wilsons Prom. That beautiful silver mullet on the roof communicates a clear message of how creative the town is.

1 Old Waratah Rd, Fish Creek

Farmer's Daughters Baked Baw Baw Alpine trout dish from Alpine Trout Farm.

ALPINE TROUT FARM

Not exactly a restaurant but definitely an experience where you can catch and cook your own trout. David and his family run the farm. It’s a great experience to enjoy with family and friends.

115 Mt Baw Baw Tourist Rd, Piedmont

Chris and Gab Moore from Sailors Grave

SAILORS GRAVE

Sailors Grave is known for crafting the best beers from the deep south east — and I can vouch for this. Located on the Snowy River banks in a 100-year-old butter factory, the beers are really unique, with nuanced and subtle layers of complexity.

7 Forest Rd, Orbost

Soda Fish in Lakes Entrance. Picture: Nicky Cawood.

SODA FISH

A clear ode to the diversity and abundance of fish and seafood from Gippsland. It breaks the myth of Gippsland being dairy or beef farm country. Soda Fish has a casual and exciting offering in an incredible waterfront location. Nick and his team are passionate about sourcing produce from the local fishermen boats.

Middle Boat Harbour, Esplanade, Lakes Entrance

Farmer's Daughters executive chef Alejandro Saravia. Picture: Supplied.

FYI: Alejandro Saravia’s Chef Series at Evergreen at Crown Melbourne has been rescheduled to 28 and 29 October. Bookings: crownmelbourne.com.au/events-and-conferences/function-venues/evergreen/chef-series.