Melbourne Dockside Eating Guide - From Port Phillip Bay to Westernport

Docking: Parks Victoria public berthing. Check signage for length of stay. Best in Northerly winds. Unprotected from Southerly and Easterly winds. Shallows quickly.

Eating: At least a dozen options within a short walk up Pier Street.

Docking: 8 to 20m casual berths available from $50 overnight. Advise marina if visiting the restaurant by boat for special rates. Call (03) 9397 4740.

Eating: Tie-up with direct deck access to Pier Farm Mediterranean-style restaurant with an excellent water view. Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinners (no takeaway). Book online (https://www.pierfarm.com.au/bookings/) or call (03) 9397 7799.  Or take a 10 minute walk to the heart of Williamstown and a complete range of eating options.

Docking: Parks Victoria public berthing. Check signage. Best in northerly or easterly winds. Shallows quickly. No depth for keel boats.

Eating: Cerberus Beach House kiosk and restaurant serves seafood and what are referred to as healthy classics. Family-friendly environment. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm to 3pm, 5:30pm to late. Call (03) 9533 4028.

Docking: Public docking available on the northern outside wall of the marina. For longer stays or Marina docking call (03) 5988 8453 or email at least one day prior to stay. Precise docking location will be confirmed by marina.

Eating: Clubhouse Bar and Bistro available to casual visitors year-round. Facilities open at various times throughout the day, Thursday to Sunday from February to December, and most days throughout peak season. Thursday dinner is a $35 per head set menu, accompanied by live music. Visit https://www.bys.asn.au/.

A canteen kiosk (ground floor, by the beach) serves takeaway pies and sandwiches, open at varying times on weekends depending on sailing program.

Half a dozen restaurants and cafes located within 10 minutes walk of the marina.

Docking: Casual berths available from $45 overnight (low season). Call marina on (03) 9646 1200 to check for availability and advise if visiting the restaurant by boat for special rates.

Eating: Pier 35 Bar & Grill serves modern Australian with steaks, seafood and a big wine list. Open seven days. Takeaway available during lunch. Call (03) 9646 0606. Ocean View Café, part of Pier 35, serves more casual options.

Docking: Short-term berthing available, subject to availability. Call (03) 9602 4511.

Eating: Numerous CBD options available in all directions.

Docking: Parks Victoria public berthing. Check signage. Only suitable in very calm conditions as it is unprotected in most wind conditions. Vessel should be attended at all times.

Eating: Huge number of options on the main strip within view of the pier, plus more available further down Pier Street.

Docking: Public berthing on the Northside of the pier. South side belongs to Hobson Bay Yacht Club. Protected in westerly and southerly winds.

Eating: Easy access to Williamstown shops and restaurants.

Docking: Parks Victoria public berthing. Check signage. Only suitable in very calm conditions as it is unprotected in most wind conditions. Very busy pier with local fisherman and swimmers in summer. Vessel should be attended at all times. Consider Patterson Lakes or Mornington as more protected alternatives.

Eating: Numerous restaurant, bar, café and takeaway options within a short walk on the Nepean Highway.

Docking: Parks Victoria public berthing. Check signage. Home of the retired HMAS Castlemaine warship that served in World War II. Regular tours are available.

Eating: Easy access to Williamstown shops and restaurants.

Docking: Parks Victoria public berthing. Check signage. Located behind the Sandringham Yacht Club break wall. Well protected from most winds.

Eating: Sandy Beach Kiosk. See also Sandringham Yacht Club.

Docking: Southside of Ferguson Street Pier belongs to Hobson Bay Yacht Club while the northside is public access. Casual docking may be available from $45 per night, but depends heavily on availability. Call (03) 9397 6111 or info@hbyc.org.au for availability and for restrictions on length, depth, tides, etc. Protected in westerly and southerly winds

Eating: Casual visitors may use the members’ bar (no kitchen). Open during summer, 4:30pm to 9:30pm Wednesday to Friday, 11:30am to 7pm Saturday to Sunday.

Docking: Parks Victoria public berthing. Check signage. Suitable in Northley and Easterly winds.

Eating: A handful cafes on Bay Street are within 500m.

The Maribyrnong River has a 5-knot speed limit and is generally considered to be navigable by powered vessels 7 nautical miles up to the Canning Street Bridge. Due to tides and silting it is important to check depths are suitable for your vessel.

Docking and eating: Anglers Tavern (call 3 9318 2811, serves a wide variety of styles), Raleigh Road Bridge, Moonee Ponds. 4.19m bridge clearance.

Docking: Free visitor berthing available for up to four hours. Overnight bookings also available. Call (03) 9658 8738 or email berthing@melbourne.vic.gov.au to check for availability and to register with marina office.

Eating: Berth bookings include access to the lounge and kitchen facilities. A multitude of CBD restaurants, cafes, takeaway outlets and bars located in all directions.

Docking: Short-term docking available. Advise marina if visiting the café by boat for special rates. Call (03) 5987 0827.

Eating: Boardwalk café serves breakfast, lunch and snacks, including takeaway. Open seven days, until 5pm weekends, 4pm weekdays. Bookings advised during peak if sitting down. Call 0458 013 619.

Martha’s Table restaurant currently under construction.

Docking: Free visitor berthing available for up to four hours. Overnight bookings also available. Call (03) 9658 8738 or email berthing@melbourne.vic.gov.au to check for availability and to register with marina office.

Eating: Berth bookings include access to the lounge, kitchen facilities and outdoor deck with BBQ.

Almina, serving classic Lebanese, is situated below the Melbourne City Marina lounge. Open seven days, 12pm to 12am. Call (03) 9090 7280 or visit www.almina.com.au.

Cargo all-day bistro is nearby, serving modern Australian, craft beer and cocktails with waterfront views. Open seven days, 8am to 10pm (late on weekends, bookings available for groups of 10+). Call (03) 9670 0999 or visit www.cargorestaurant.com.au.

Berth is also a short walk away, serving elegant Mediterranean, open seven days, 11am to 10pm. Call (03) 9670 0199 or visit www.berth.com.au.

The District Docklands shopping precinct is a five-minute walk from Melbourne City Marina with an extensive range of restaurants and bars including Urban Alley Brewery, The Pancake Parlour, Nando’s, Lord of the Fries, Fukutontei Ramen, Gelateria on the Docks and more. Visit www.thedistrictdocklands.com.au.

Docking: Parks Victoria public berthing. Check signage. Do not leave boat unattended

Eating: Several locations within a short walk, west and east of Mordialloc Creek. Foreshore reserve has a kiosk, bathrooms, playground, picnic and barbeque facilities.

Docking: Parks Victoria public berthing Check signage. Well protected in most winds excluding strong gale-force northerlies.

Eating: Schnappers Café serves light snacks and fish and chips, including takeaway. Open seven days. Sit-in closes about 5pm on weekends, takeaway usually open until at least 6pm. Call (03) 5975 6332.

The Rocks Mornington serves award-winning seafood, plus non-seafood and vegetarian options. Open seven days. Breakfast and lunch until 3pm, dinner from 5:30pm until late. Call (03) 5973 5599 or book at https://www.therocksmornington.com.au/contact-us/

Docking: Call Casual Berths Officer 0484 828 073. Non-club members start from $65 per day plus key deposit. Note lead lights marking marina entrance along narrow channel. Deep draft vessels should only access entrance above half tide. Shallow draft vessels should be vigilant at low tides.

Eating: Saltwater Phillip Island bar and restaurant and a bakery are within a reasonably short walk. Informal social gathering are held most Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. Catered events held every second (bar will be open). Non-members are welcome but must be signed in by a member.

Docking: Recently installed short-term public jetty. Parks Victoria public berthing. Check signage.

Eating: Park and choose from more than a dozen options. Pick from Italian, Indian or seafood, plus numerous takeaway and café options.

Docking: Newly developed safe harbour. Short-term public berthing for vessels up to 15m. Check signage. Be mindful of ferries that have right of way. Harbour entrance depth may become shallow, especially in eastern and southern boundaries. Parks Victoria public berthing. Check signage.

Eating: A dozen options within a short walk. Barbecue, picnic and playground facilities on foreshore.

Docking: Short-term Parks Victoria public berthing. Check signage. Berth inside the head of the pier, as the outside should be left clear for commercial traffic. Suitable in southerly and easterly winds.

Eating: The Portsea Hotel is a local icon, serving wholesome pub-fare and modern Australian with an extensive drinks selection. Open every day.

Docking: All weather harbour. Visitor berthing available from $10 per hour. Overnight berths from $55 (low season) to $75 (peak). Visit https://www.queenscliffharbour.com.au/ or call (03) 5258 5459.

Eating: Half a dozen cafes and restaurants are part of the wider marina facilities. Choose from cosmopolitan Australian (360Q), fish and chips (Queenscliff Harbour Fish & Chips), café-style dining (Charlie Noble), sweet and decadent (Belgium Waffle and Coffee), or fine seafood (Scully’s Oyster Bar and Grill). On weekends, freshly caught seafood can be purchased direct from the boat via Mi Shells Seafood.

Docking: Parks Victoria public berthing. Check signage. Only suitable in very calm conditions as it is unprotected in most wind conditions. Vessel should be attended at all times. Consider Queenscliff Harbour as a more protected alternative.

Eating: A handful of options within 10 minutes walk. See Queenscliff Harbour for more options.

Docking: Parks Victoria public berthing. Check signage. Only suitable in very calm conditions as it is unprotected in most wind conditions. Very busy pier with local fisherman and swimmers in summer. Vessel should be attended at all times. Consider Mount Martha or Blairgowrie Yacht Club as more protected alternatives.

Eating: A few options within a modest walk.

Docking: Casual docking available from $37 (depending on vessel length). Advise marina if visiting the restaurant by boat for special rates. Be mindful of major events. Call (03) 9592 3092.

Eating: The Club’s Olympic Bar & Restaurant serves modern Australian, including takeaway. Open until 4pm Monday to Tuesday, 9pm Wednesday to Saturday, 8pm Sunday. Book online (https://rbyc.org.au/book-a-table/) or call (03) 9592 3092.

Several options within a short walk, including café dining (The Baths Middle Brighton, bookings available for groups of 12+, call (03) 9539 7002) and fish and chips (Flatheads Fish & Chips, The Baths’ Brighton Kiosk takeaway).

Docking: Casual berths available from $40 per night. Fill out a form online (https://fs22.formsite.com/RoyalGeelongYachtClub/form1/index.html). Marina will advise on where to moor.

Eating: Marina View Café serves classic Aussie. Open until 3pm, Monday to Thursday, until 3pm and from 6 to 9pm Friday, and until 8pm Saturday and Sunday. Call (03) 5229 3705. Short walk to the centre of Geelong and an extensive range of eating options.

Docking: Casual overnight pens under 15m from $50 overnight. Public wharves available on eastern side of marina. Advise marina if visiting club house by boat for special rates. Call (03) 9534 0227.

Eating: Olympic Bar club house open to casual visitors (sign the guest book). Pub-style dinner served Wednesday to Friday, snacks at other times. Closed Mondays. Live entertainment on once a month. Check https://www.rmys.com.au/ for updates.

St Kilda Pier Kiosk (aka Little Blue) is an icon of the St Kilda foreshore, serving snacks, coffee, fish and chips and more. Call (03) 9525 5545 or visit https://www.littlebluerestaurant.com.au/st-kilda-kiosk/.

St Kilda’s numerous restaurants, cafes, bars and general nightlife are a short walk away.