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Welcome aboard...

Nautical

A spacious, airy alfresco style deck offers room for patrons to relax and watch the world go by, and the dining room has ample tables for couples, families, and small to medium sized groups. Over the busy season it is recommended to book when groups exceed 6 guests
The style of the café restaurant nods toward a nautical style, and if you look around you’ll notice a classic model ship displayed in the dining area, a black as night raven light fitting featured discreetly in the bar, and a number of rope, skull and ship related items scattered around the building.

Produce

A vertically standing boat with shelving in the recess displays relishes, preserves and
other goods from local makers as well as our own produce.
 
All welcome
The venue is dog-friendly, bicycle-friendly, fully licensed, and capable of hosting functions – and offers catering as well.
Having lived and worked in South Gippsland for the past 12 years, (5 of which have been spent  providing, top-notch meals and fast, friendly service for both Fishy locals and travelling tourists alike.
 

All welcome

The venue is dog-friendly, bicycle-friendly, fully licensed, and capable of hosting functions – and offers catering as well.

Having lived and worked in South Gippsland for the past seven years, owner and manager (Captain) Trevor takes a great deal of pride in providing, top-notch meals and fast, friendly service for both Fishy locals and travelling tourists alike.

Leave the big smoke behind...

Long John’s is only a stones throw from South Gippsland’s Great Southern Rail Trail, making it an ideal spot for a coffee or bite to eat on a day trip, after a relaxing bike ride, or on the way to (or from) the beautiful Wilson’s Promontory National Park (only 50 minutes drive to Tidal River).
It’s also worth noting that Fish Creek is the ‘gateway’ to Waratah Bay and Sandy Point (14 minutes), a short 15 minute drive from Meeniyan, and only 11 minutes from neighbouring Foster. If you’re travelling from the big smoke of Melbourne, it’s a leisurely 2 hr 20 minute cruise along the South Gippsland Highway to get here.

Anchorage

Parking is available at the rear of the building, and (environmentally friendly packaged) take away is available as a pre-order over the phone or in-store. The spacious bathrooms are disability friendly, non-gendered, and have change table facilities available in both of them. High-chairs are available too.

 

Reserve your spot

In terms of reservations (and any matters that require immediate attention), it is advised that you call the cafe to book a table, as we are unable to take reservations on social media platforms. Other enquiries are also welcome via email.
Phone: 03 56832592 E-mail: thesecretpickleproject@gmail.com
 

Keeping in line with COVID-safe policies, we ask that all patrons are understanding of the guidelines we have in place to keep both them and our staff safe. This includes things such as the use of contract tracing QR code check-ins, use of alcohol-based sanitiser, and any other advice that we are compliant with in accordance with DHHS guidelines.

Please order at counter.

We’d love to hear from you and you can get in touch here with email below or phone 
(03) 5683 2592.

Please check Facebook page for opening hours as they change seasonally.

10% surcharge on weekends
20% public holiday surcharge
GF gluten free and we cater for vegans too
VGO/GFO meals can be made on request.

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