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AU$8 - AU$39
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Bar, Australian, Contemporary
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Very disappointed with the experience actually getting into the RSL. Needed a photo ID had everything else but a photo ID. Got in but only after saying how ridiculous ruling is. The lady said it’s because it’s a Club not a hotel. Ok yes youre...right, it is a Club actually all advertising says it’s and RSL club. My son who served in the services actually proudly wore the uniform of which you proudly display yet upon his showing you his Gold Veteran card, it doesn’t apply because you’re not actually the RSL club, that’s so bad. I won’t be coming there again and I suggest if you don’t support veterans then you should get rid of the items you have on display.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 10 December 2023

good food at reasonable price phillip island can be a ripoff with food club was good but book and good parking

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 21 June 2023

Excellent service, great menu with local wines at a reasonable price. Friendly staff. Be sure to book ahead.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 5 February 2023

The Lone Pine Bistro is connected to the Phillip Island sub-branch of the Returned Services League (RSL). The The Returned Services League (RSL) is a lobby group for ex-servicemen and women. The Lone Pine Bistro is in Thompson Avenue, Phillip Island. It provides hearty meals...at a moderate cost. Phillip Island has progressed mightily in recent years, it's good that the RSL has kept up with the pace. By the way, "Lone Pine" was a legendary battle involving Australian forces during the Gallipoli campaign during World War I.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 2 September 2022

The Lone Pine Bistro serves hearty meals that are popular with visitors and residents. The steaks are tasty. The Lone Pine Bistro is family-friendly. The Lone Pine Bistro is located in the Phillip Island RSL which is in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. The Bistro closed Mondays...and Tuesdays.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 29 April 2022

As Seniors, the Bistro provides very good prices for lunch, and the meals are very nice. If you get in at noon, and get a booth seat, it's a bit quieter, and usually your meal comes out a little faster than otherwise!

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 24 April 2022

We managed to score a table without a booking on the busy long weekend after popping in for lunch. Menu was standard pub type fare and arrived fairly quickly after ordering. Food was ok but relatively pricey for what it was. If possible, get a...table outside on the deck if the sun is shining.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 19 June 2021 via mobile

Beautiful food at very reasonable prices! Well worth a visit Curry's are awesome! beef cheeks to die for, and awesome ribs! Great service and wonderful atmosphere 👍

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed 17 February 2021 via mobile

We wanted something quick and tasty, and that’s what we got. My risotto was super tasty, and so generous, most of it came home, where it tasted just as good the next day. Partners steak was cooked to perfection, with a good selection of sides....Not overly a fan of the wine options by the glass, but I guess it is good to see support for the local vineyardsMore

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed 18 June 2020

Well you would expect better under current Covid conditions. Ordered a simple chicken Parma and chips.Chips were cold and burnt my mouth on the chicken.slight burnt taste.Partner had the calamari cold chips and well if you can call a bit of rocket and parmesan a...salad it was looking a day old,limp.not my first visit but will be my last.More

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed 22 March 2020

My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary in Cowes on St Patricks day and dined at the Line Pine Restaurant located in the RSL Phillip Island. We had not made a booking, but were quickly allocated and shown to a good table by the...friendly staff. There was a good selection on the menu, which also catered for seniors. We had only purchased our drinks when our meals were presented. The looked great and the looks were not deceiving. We both had the eye fillet steaks and veggies. They were cooked perfectly. We succumbed to the delicious apple pie for desert. A memorable dinner to celebrate our anniversary. We were that impressed we returned the next 2 nights for dinner.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 11 March 2020 via mobile

We went for lunch over the long weekend, very busy. Meals were good, staff friendly. Cost not too expensive. Seniors meals a good size.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 22 June 2019

Dinner with friends, service is good, the food average, the atmosphere is good and it's kid friendly.

Date of visit: June 2019
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PhillipIslandRSL, Public Relations Manager at Lone Pine Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 8 July 2019

Thank you for your recent feedback on the Lone Pine Bistro at Phillip Island RSL. We are pleased that you found our venue to be family friendly and you had an enjoyable experience. We hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed 21 April 2019 via mobile

Our family of 3 teen boys, us and my mother in law had a great dinner Easter Sunday. 3 Parmas, 1 curry, 1 Calamari and 1 lamb roast. Everyone thought their food was very nice, and all meals arrived within a couple of minutes of...each other. Dishes not cheap but serve size was huge Good service on a very busy night.More

Date of visit: April 2019
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PhillipIslandRSL, Public Relations Manager at Lone Pine Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2019

Thank you very much Bruce for your positive feedback after your visit over the Easter holidays. We certainly ensure that you won't be going home hungry and like to offer value for money for our guests and members. We hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed 20 April 2019 via mobile

Went with my family to enjoy a meal. Each meal came out at extremely different times. Some had completely finished meals before others had even received them. I ordered a ceasar salad with no bacon, received a bowl of lettuce with an egg and mayonnaise....No anchovies and over cooked croutons. I paid $21 for a bowl of lettuce. Utterly disappointed is an understatement. Will never return.More

Date of visit: April 2019
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PhillipIslandRSL, Public Relations Manager at Lone Pine Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2019

Hi Megan We are disappointed to read that we did not meet your expectations and from what we have read, we can understand your level of annoyance. Meals should have been served within minutes of each other - we do suggest that if you are...More

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Response from Christine M | Reviewed this property |
The menu is fairly standard with usually two fish dishes a daily roast some pasta, steaks and generally a curry. There is one soup of the day which varies and a limited dessert menu with things like sticky date pudding. It's... More
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Response from PhillipIslandRSL | Property representative |
Hi Alan. Thnx for your enquiry. We look forward to welcoming you to our club in October but agree with the others, it's best to avoid Grand Prix weekend. We have a bus group menu which provides a three way drop of roast... More
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Lone Pine Bistro is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 3.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5