Solstice’s little black book
Our 10 restaurant picks on Phillip Island and nearby
Winery lunches, coastal tables and a change of flavour — a personal selection from your hosts.
Chosen by your hosts
Ten tables to consider
These are our own restaurant picks for Solstice guests, not a ranked “best of” list. They span Ventnor, Rhyll, Cowes, Newhaven and nearby San Remo.
Check each official website for current opening hours, menus and booking arrangements before visiting. Venue details can change.
Official websites reviewed 12 October 2026. The coastal photograph shows Cowes, not an individual restaurant.
Ventnor
Phillip Island Winery
414 Berrys Beach Road, Ventnor VIC 3922
Seasonal dishes and local produce in a coastal winery setting. The restaurant, atrium and cellar door give this Ventnor stop a relaxed wine-country feel.
Official websiteRhyll
Rhyll Tavern
11 Beach Road, Rhyll VIC 3923
A lively tavern in Rhyll and one of our favourite places to eat. Its website appears not to reflect its current operation, so check directly for up-to-date menus and hours.
Official websiteCowes
Cowes Curry Club
Shops 11–12, 119–135 Thompson Avenue, Cowes VIC 3922
Now trading as The Curry Club, this Cowes restaurant focuses on Indian food and warm hospitality. Its official story describes authentic flavours in a welcoming setting.
Official websiteCowes
Chapel Lane Phillip Island
4/72 Chapel Street, Cowes VIC 3922
Chapel Lane Restaurant & Bar serves food rooted in European and English traditions in a restored 1933 building. An inviting, cosy setting for a meal or a relaxed drink.
Official websiteNewhaven
Saltwater Phillip Island
Newhaven Jetty, 2 Beach Crescent, Newhaven VIC 3925
A relaxed coastal eatery at Newhaven Jetty with waterfront views towards the bridge and Western Port. House-made food, local produce and wood-fired pizza shape its seaside offering.
Official websiteCowes
Salsa Corner
2/14 The Esplanade, Cowes VIC 3922
A casual Mexican restaurant and bar with freshly prepared flavours and a lively atmosphere. A different direction for a Cowes meal, with Mexican food at the centre of the experience.
Official websiteCowes
Isola di Capri
2 Thompson Avenue, Cowes VIC 3922
Italian dining on the Cowes foreshore, with pizza and pasta at the heart of the restaurant. A longstanding island venue for a relaxed Italian meal.
Official websiteCowes
FlameTrees Bar and Restaurant at Ramada
Ramada Resort, 2128 Phillip Island Road, Cowes VIC 3922
FlameTrees Bar and Restaurant is the dining venue at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island. The resort’s official dining page also features a wood-fired pizzeria, offering a different setting from the Cowes foreshore.
Official websitePhillip Island
Rusty Water Brewery
1821 Phillip Island Road, Phillip Island VIC 3922
Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar pairs seasonal food with handcrafted ales. Its official site describes a range from light lunches to fuller restaurant dining, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.
Official websiteSan Remo
The Westernport
161 Marine Parade, San Remo VIC 3925
The Westernport Hotel in San Remo focuses on classic pub meals with Gippsland produce and seasonal menus. A mainland pub option to keep in mind when visiting the island’s gateway town.
Official website
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