Empire Grill

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Closed todayOpens Tue 12pm
66 McKillop St, Geelong VIC 3220

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Old-school Geelong fine-diner loved for warm service and knockout desserts.

A grand staircase and fountain entrance lead into a warm, old-school dining room with candlelit tables. reviewers call it a rare, unhurried, sophisticated atmosphere for central Geelong.

Complimentary pesto bread on arrival, a cellar bar for pre-dinner drinks, high chairs and colouring-in for young diners, and birthday candles added to desserts.

No specific cultural heritage claimed; presents as an old-school Modern Australian fine-diner rather than a national cuisine.

A pricier fine-dining outing (eye fillet around $60, group bills reaching $270+), and reviewers are split. most feel the polish and portions justify the cost, though a vocal minority found recent meals overpriced for the quality.

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Google rating4.4 ★ · 385 reviews
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66 McKillop St, Geelong VIC 3220

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Geelong

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