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Modern Australian restaurant in Geelong, Victoria
What should I order at Recess Bar + Eats?
What to order
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Baked Brie
Frequently highlighted as a standout share plate, praised for its exceptional flavor and being one of the meal highlights.
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Beef Cheeks
Mentioned multiple times as a highlight; reviewers described them as beautifully presented, perfectly cooked, and very flavorful.
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Pear Salad
Called out as one of the meal highlights, with reviewers noting its freshness and great flavor.
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Warm Brownie
Recommended as a sensational dessert and described as delicious enough to leave a strong impression.
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Chicken
Praised for being so tender it 'melted in your mouth,' making it a memorable dish among the shared plates.
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Fish Curry
Noted for being beautifully cooked, generous in portion, and very tasty.
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Swordfish
Recommended for its freshness and being a very yummy dish, even though the portion was small.
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Focaccia
Called a standout by a reviewer, who said it was so good they wouldn’t even know it was gluten free.
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Kingfish & Pork Belly Bites
Mentioned as perfect starters and part of the meal’s strongest flavor highlights.
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Duck Curry With Coconut Rice
Described as an 'absolute flavor explosion' and one of the most memorable dishes in the reviews.
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Dairy-Free Coconut Pannacotta
Highlighted as an impressive dessert that looked amazing and suited dietary needs.
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Hot Toddy
Specifically recommended as a great choice on a cold night and described as very good.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 5 to 8 PM |
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| Tuesday | 4 to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 4 to 9 PM |
| Friday | 4 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Recess Bar + Eats
Recess Bar + Eats is a Modern Australian restaurant and bar in Geelong, Victoria, with a gluten-free focus. Reviewers consistently praise the fully gluten-free menu, friendly and attentive service, and the share-plate style dishes that work well for groups. The venue is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with outdoor and rooftop seating, cocktails, beer, wine, and live music. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and reservations are required or recommended for dinner.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Recess Bar + Eats known for?
Recess Bar + Eats is best known for its fully gluten-free menu and its Friday $14 Feed promotion, where each plate and drink is $14. Reviewers also highlight the drag show upstairs, which adds to the experience for people coming for dinner or a bottomless brunch in Geelong.
What dishes are most recommended at Recess Bar + Eats?
Reviewers repeatedly call out the beef cheeks, arancini, and cauli mac and cheese, along with baked Brie, pear salad, swordfish, fish curry, duck curry with coconut rice, and warm brownie dessert. The share plates are praised for being flavorful, generous, and easy to split across the table.
What is the atmosphere like at Recess Bar + Eats?
The atmosphere is described as fun, vibrant, cozy, and trendy, with some reviews noting it can get a little loud because the dining room is small or because of events upstairs. It suits groups, girls’ nights, dates, and solo diners, and several reviews mention it feeling welcoming for families as well.
Is Recess Bar + Eats good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is A$40–100, and reviewers often say the food quality, service, and portion sizes make the price reasonable. The Friday $14 Feed deal is specifically called out as strong value, especially for sharing multiple plates and drinks.
Do you need a reservation at Recess Bar + Eats, and when is it busiest?
Reservations are accepted, and dinner reservations are recommended or required, especially for popular nights like Friday promotions and drag show events. Reviewers mention the restaurant can feel busy or noisy during upstairs events, so booking ahead is the safest option.
Is parking available at Recess Bar + Eats?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Recess Bar + Eats have vegetarian options?
Yes, Recess Bar + Eats offers vegan options.
