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Tulip, Geelong West (VIC)
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Tulip

111 Pakington Street, 3218 Geelong West (VIC)
Australian
Average price $85

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Meet the Chef

Born in South Africa, Graham has travelled extensively learning about food. His list of achievements include Lynchs, Sous Chef at Pettavel, Sous Chef at Michelin starred Crown at Whitebrook, stages at the Fat Duck and New York's three star restaurant, Daniel, Head Chef at Baveras and Head Chef at Wildflower before opening Tulip as Head Chef and owner. Tulip has been awarded a hat for the past five years. Passionate about the ethics of food production, Graham instils this in the restaurant.

Restaurant menu

Chef Graham Jefferies
Cured fish with kefir, pickled green tomato and beach herbs
$17
Pork and fennel salami
$15
Stracciatella with roasted beetroot, walnuts and brown butter
$19

Reviews

  • - -1 review

    2 July 2020

    10/10

    We were greeted so warmly and served so beautifully. The food is absolutely superb, I love the 'waves of food' options; then they choose for you working around your likes and dislikes. The flavours and the presentation is simply delicious and delightful. I will be back! Well done guys!

  • - -1 review

    17 March 2020

    10/10

    Fantastic service and mouth watering food. Delicious restaurant hidden away amongst all the other shops in this beautiful street . A hidden gem !!!

  • Pete W.

    Pete W.1 review

    14 March 2020

    8.5/10

    Went for the Rib Eye but they had ran out which was disappointing. Always good service & quality food/Wine though. The in house made bread & butter never disappoints!

  • Alan R.6 reviews

    11 March 2020

    9/10

    A first time visit for the two of us. Great service, clever food, a good wine list and a a casual feel to the restaurant. Does it get any better? Well done Tulip

  • Roslyn L.1 review

    24 January 2020

    9.5/10

    The staff were very welcoming. The share type menu was a lovely way to try a number of dishes. The food arrived quickly. It was fresh and very tasty. The oysters were particularly amazing as was the slow cooked lamb. We will definitely be back.

  • Simon O.4 reviews

    11 January 2020

    10/10

    Best restaurant in Geelong hands down

  • Annie k.3 reviews

    31 October 2019

    9/10

    My tastebuds were treated to exciting new experiences. What a delight for the senses; visually attractive, smelled so yummy & a wonderful range of textures. Presented with imagination and flare.

  • Annie k.3 reviews

    30 October 2019

    8/10

    Tulip catered seamlessly for food allergy with food which did not feel like a compromise from general diner's menu. All savoury courses were exquisite but the desert let the evening down. Food server failed to identify meals upon delivery & in one instance failed to identify the need for flatware, however the waiter was subtly attentive and responsive.

  • - -1 review

    12 September 2019

    8.8/10

    High Quality dining experience. Expensive but worth it for the experience. All accolades are well deserved with tasty, unique and meals of the highest quality. Definitely one to try for a great dining experience.

  • Justine S.2 reviews

    23 August 2019

    9.5/10

    Tulip is more than a restaurant. It is an experience. We love the food experience but also the knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff. We left feeling that we had eaten beautiful, carefully selected food, drank great wine and had the benefit of wonderful experienced and attentive staff.

  • - -6 reviews

    6 August 2019

    8/10

    Go just for the house-churned butter with crunchy crust local bread!!

  • Julie K.1 review

    1 August 2019

    8.5/10

    Great food and service but the place was quite noisy. Needs some sort of sound deadning .

  • - -2 reviews

    11 July 2019

    10/10

    Food was awesome, staff were really friendly and knowledgeable. Will absolutely be going back and bringing friends.

  • NICOLAS C.1 review

    9 July 2019

    10/10

    The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was phenomenal. Such a cute little restaurant that I'd highly recommend. Not one bad thing to say. Thanks for having us!

  • Jo F.1 review

    31 May 2019

    8.5/10

    Great fresh food and friendly knowledgeable service.

  • Louise Y.4 reviews

    23 May 2019

    10/10

    Delicious food and wine and wonderful service.

  • - -1 review

    29 April 2019

    10/10

    Knowledgeable and helpful service

  • - -6 reviews

    4 March 2019

    8.5/10

    Love the bread. Love the butter. Love the food.

  • Alison M.1 review

    14 December 2018

    10/10

    The food is always of a high standard. Service is excellent. Ambiance perfect

  • - -2 reviews

    6 December 2018

    8.8/10

    Lovely place to eat. Food was fantastic

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111 Pakington Street, 3218, Geelong West (VIC), Australia

About the restaurant

A hidden gem in Geelong's metropol

It's pretty easy to miss the latest restaurant from chefs Matt Dempsey and Graham Jefferies. Their restaurant Tulip is camouflaged as a hole-in-the-wall café in Geelong's metropol - narrow and quaint with a sweet table for two out the front masks its interior. But wait - just before you start worrying on their behalf about economies of scale, it opens up into a respectable-sized place with all the polished concrete, pale timber and decorative terracotta pots a diner could wish for (well let's face it, this decor almost a prerequisite these days). Tulip is a mix of well executed contemporary-ness, with trendy crockery and pleasing prices. The menu offers a wonderful mix of flavours and exciting dishes, inviting diners to share and sample everything. Spoilt for choice? You can simply ask for the ‘chef's selection' at $65 per person. Flexibility, simplicity and quality combine making Tulip a unique dining experience.

Best Dish: grilled octopus with chorizo, capsicum and fennel.

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