Pelicans Landing

Score a table by the waterline—let the Hobson's Bay breeze do its thing. Pelicans Landing is Williamstown's undisputed heavyweight for sun-drenched afternoons and loud, music-filled nights. The energy is electric. Unobstructed waterfront views stretching straight to the Melbourne skyline. Seafood purists gravitate toward the marinara spaghetti—a massive, chili-spiked bowl loaded with fresh crab, pipis, and scallops. Prefer turf? The daily specials deliver serious value, plating up perfectly cooked rump steaks with crisp onion rings. Wash it all down with a flawless French Martini or an ice-cold Aperol Spritz. The plates are massive. The drinks program hits hard. They even stash an unexpected, curated cigar selection for a post-feast wind-down. Bayside regulars consistently flag the sticky date pudding—drenched in an unbelievable butterscotch sauce—as an absolute mandatory order. It’s a bustling waterfront institution. Just book ahead and sort your parking app before you arrive.