thegrandhotel

Food excellent, a little expensive. Dining room may not be to every ones liking due to expanse but is old worldly. Service a little ad hoc

Came back to Portarlington again with some footy mates - called in for a beer and had a great time. Played a bit of pool in the outdoor area and had some lunch in the beer garden. Not alot of options for a vegetarian but I had the spring rolls - sensational. Mates had the parmi and the steak - they finished it off no problem

The Portarlington Grande Hotel still has that wonderful old fashioned pub feel with a touch of class in the dining room, displaying the history of Portarlington, an open fire and cosy booths for a touch of romance and large tables for a party crowd. Upstairs the balcony provides wonderful sea views and is a relaxing place to watch the activity on the streets in the park and on the pier. The menu has variety, Asian, beautifully cooked roasts with crunchy skinned potatoes, magnificently cooked seafood that is not overdone nor raw in the middle, just mouth-wateringly perfect. Steaks and slow cooked meats that melt in the mouth, and I loved the fact that the Italian dishes are authentic. Using fresh produce and caring way it is cooked and presented is equal to many 5 star restaurants. You can look forward to a meal that will not only seduce the pallete but is a serve that will accommodate every size appetite. There is a play place for kids outside as well. Staff are friendly and helpful, the chefs are very amiable if you have a special dietary need . I take all my friends to the grande Hotel, Portarlington and enjoy each dining experience. Liane Jonas

Great food, however they have cornered the market so expect to pay more than average for your meal. There is a cool window to the cellar in the middle of the Dining room.

Recommend if you are in Portarlington, service was good, friendly attentive waiters, meals service times were good, and meal was tasty,presented well and a good serving for the price. My partners fish was a little overdone but next time we will ask for it slightly underdone. Hotel has interesting history and is a lovely heritage building.