Best Restaurants

SARDINE Dining

Paynesville • Australia

Good Food Guide AustraliaAustralia’s Wine List of the Year

Overview

A small restaurant on the Gippsland Lakes in Paynesville, overlooking Raymond Island, SARDINE offers a beautiful space with blonde wood furniture and views across the water. Diners are rewarded with a delightful menu and a relaxed atmosphere.

Awards

AGFG: Australian Good Food Guide

2 Hats (noteworthy), 2026

Good Food Guide Australia

1 Hat, 2026

Australia’s Wine List of the Year

2 Glasses (excellent), 2025

Nearby Restaurants