Top Restaurants In Williamstown Victoria

With its historic buildings, picturesque beach, stunning city skyline views and a range of great restaurants, Williamstown should be top on any foodie destination list. Williamstown has innovative fine dining for upscale evenings and offers a range of cheap yet delicious eats. We’ve compiled a list of ten restaurants for you to try the next time you’re in the area. Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips, compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips.

Crowded House

Known for brewing the best espresso in Williamstown, Crowded House is a modern café with good coffee, a large breakfast menu, wifi, and an outback courtyard. Their menu include options that range from toast or buttermilk pancakes to shanklish poached eggs. They also have a range of Middle-Eastern-inspired lunch options that run later into the day. This café gets busy on weekends, so plan ahead and arrive early.

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Fong’s Kitchen

When looking for cheap eats that exceed expectations, Fong’s Kitchen is your obvious destination. This small, family-run eatery, located on Williamstown’s scenic waterfront, is a popular stopping point for locals and visitors alike. The menu is an Asian fusion mix of Malaysian, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes that are very affordable. Popular dishes include their Peking duck and the snow pea sprouts that are grown on-site. This restaurant is not fancy and often crowded, but the friendly staff and high-quality food are reason enough to eat here.

Anchorage Restaurant

When looking for a premium fine-dining experience in Williamstown, Anchorage Restaurant is the answer. It is located on the waters edge in a historic boat shed that overlooks the marina, Hobson’s Bay and Melbourne’s skyline. Anchorage Restaurant is a fine-dining seafood restaurant that prides itself on its fresh selection of local fish and nautical feel. The dining room is elegant, and they offer all-season outdoor dining that overlooks the bay. They have an extensive wine list to accompany their seafood fare. They also have a coffee shed on-site for takeaway coffees and can cater for weddings and private functions.

Alexander’s

Alexander’s is a multi-functioning restaurant that serves modern Australian and Mediterranean dishes and makes all of their dips, bread and desserts on-site. They host functions, weddings and host a high tea. Their menu ranges from small sharing plates to individual larger portions, and they have a strong focus on seafood. Their drinks list caters to most, and their beer selection is accommodating with local, international and craft selections from which to choose.

The Strand

The Strand is a modern Australian restaurant with spectacular views of historic Williamstown, the bay and Melbourne’s skyline. They have a decent seafood selection but also have beef, chicken and pasta options. The Strand is conveniently located on the corner of Ferguson, Nelson and The Strand.

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