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Saltwater Phillip Island, Newhaven, AU-VIC

Saltwater Phillip Island

4.4
4.4
1095 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern Australian
Beach Crescent, Newhaven, AU-VIC 3925

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions

Combining a love of the ocean with quality house made local produce, Saltwater caters to a broad range of tastes, balancing craft and comfort. We offer a relaxed atmosphere with food and drinks to match. Paired with 270 degree waterfront views including the Phillip Island Bridge, the eastern entrance and Westernport Bay to the north. All contributing to make Saltwater both a destination venue, and a favourite for locals alike.

OPEN HOURS:
WEDNESDAY: 11:30AM-late
THURSDAY: 11:30AM-late
FRIDAY: 11:30AM-late
SATURDAY: 11:30AM-late
SUNDAY: 11:30AM-late

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Seafood, Brewery
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Restaurant:<br />Wed-Sun<br />12pm-3pm Full Lunch menu <br />3pm-5pm Wood fired pizza and Chips<br />5pm-Late Full Dinner menu (Sun 3:30-8pm Wood Fired Pizzas + Bar)<br /><br />TAKE AWAY: Call us on 0359266802<br />Wood-fired Pizza Wednesday - Sunday 11:30am-8pm
  • Private party facilities
    For special needs or functions enquiries please email us on:bookings@saltwaterphillipisland.com.auFor all weddings please email us on:weddings@saltwaterphillipisland.com.auAll weddings and receptions full venue hire only.
  • Area
    Phillip Island
  • Cross Street
    On the Newhaven Jetty!
  • Parking details
    On site car park (at the Newhaven Jetty)
  • Public transit
    Newhaven bus station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,095 people are saying

Saltwater Phillip Island reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Victoria

    Hot spot

  • Victoria

    Great for scenic views

  • Gippsland

    Best Overall

  • Gippsland

    Best Food

  • Gippsland

    Best Service

  • Gippsland

    Best Ambience

  • Gippsland

    Best Value

  • Gippsland

    Good for groups

  • Gippsland

    Healthy

  • Gippsland

    Good for special occasions

  • Gippsland

    Lively

  • Gippsland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saltwater Phillip Island delights with "great food and atmosphere" and "amazing views." Diners praise the seafood, especially the "best fish tacos" and "delicious chowder." The "friendly staff" enhance the experience, though service can be slow. With a "stunning location" and "fantastic venue," it's a favorite for special occasions.

1,095 Reviews
  1. Riaan

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for lunch on 19 April. The food was great and the venue absolutely scenic and fantastic. The staff were great, what I wonderful experience. Only criticism is that the muscles main was small for a main meal and the muscles not very big. The rest of the food was great.

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  2. Kerryn

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Surcharge ! Saturday isn’t a public holiday and we were charged wrongly

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  3. Christine

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location overlooking the bridge and jetty. Watched the tide coming in as we enjoyed our pizza and wine. Service was fantastic and friendly. Will definitely be back!

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  4. Mary-Jane

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saltwater was great and we highly recommend it. We arrived late but the staff made us welcome. Although the kitchen was about to close, they made sure we could order. The meal was great, the staff very friendly and enthusiastic, and the venue is very nice. I imagine Saltwater would be a really busy “pumping” venue in summer. Six stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  5. annalisa

    Tropical QLD3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual food was lovely service really good lively to look at out over water

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  6. Patrizia

    Melbourne11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place formlunch with friends. Been here a number ofbtimes and always enjoyed it. Lovely staff, very helpful and attentive Food was excellent as were the drinks. Atmosphere was lovely very relaxed. Will be back again

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  7. Daniela

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere at a stunning location. Saltwater Brewery is a place we are planning to revisit many times in the near future. :)

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Premium prices for budget service. Waitress took drinks order, advised water is get your own and wouldn’t take food order, that’s the food guy I was told. I don’t mind low service if the food prices reflect this but for $40 for a seafood chowder, it’s reasonable to expect better service. Might as well have been at an IKEA food hall and taken the discount.

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  9. Beck

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of, if not the loveliest restaurant I’ve ever been to. The staff and food was wonderful, and exceeded our expectations. They fulfilled my special request’s perfectly, making mine and my boyfriends anniversary so special. I absolutely recommend this place and will be coming back here! Food was delicious too!! Thank you 😊

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  10. Jan

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Was very good ambience , food great, service average Lovely position .

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FAQs

Saltwater Phillip Island offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 5926 6802.

Saltwater Phillip Island is rated 4.4 stars by 1095 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Saltwater Phillip Island

Beach Crescent, Newhaven, AU-VIC 3925

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On the Newhaven Jetty!
  • Area
    Phillip Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Seafood, Brewery
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On site car park (at the Newhaven Jetty)
  • Public transit
    Newhaven bus station
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Restaurant:<br />Wed-Sun<br />12pm-3pm Full Lunch menu <br />3pm-5pm Wood fired pizza and Chips<br />5pm-Late Full Dinner menu (Sun 3:30-8pm Wood Fired Pizzas + Bar)<br /><br />TAKE AWAY: Call us on 0359266802<br />Wood-fired Pizza Wednesday - Sunday 11:30am-8pm
  • Private party facilities
    For special needs or functions enquiries please email us on:bookings@saltwaterphillipisland.com.auFor all weddings please email us on:weddings@saltwaterphillipisland.com.auAll weddings and receptions full venue hire only.
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