Criterion Hotel

Great dinner spot overlooking the river, deck was great, lots of seating but not crammed. Dogs allowed on the deck which was great as we were travelling with her. Staff were lovely. Food portions were generous, the Parma was a bit overcooked. Lots of areas for the kids to play. Fans with mist made the temp bearable. Lots of umbrellas for shade.

Great location overlooking the lake, beautiful on a warm night. Our chicken parmas and chicken giros bowl were very tasty, and the classic Margherita pizza was excellent. Meals arrived quite quickly even though it was very busy. Highly recommended!

Spectacular spot to sit and have lunch during a nice day overlooking the river. Service with wonderful. The meals were of great proportions. The chicken parmigiana could've been cooked a little bit more.

Amazing food! Fantastic staff especially Claudia! Everything was on point! Food,drinks and the customer service was exceptional! Will come back every time I’m in Yarrawonga

Our last night of holidays was meant to be special, but instead it turned into a real letdown. We picked this venue because it sat beautifully on the lake and looked like the perfect spot to finish our trip but sadly, it couldn’t have been further from what we hoped for. The calamari, which was one of the dishes we were more excited for, came out tasteless, oily, and unpleasantly crunchy. The spring rolls weren’t much better just average, nothing memorable. By the time the mains arrived, we were still holding onto some hope, but that quickly faded. My prawn linguine was simply plain pasta with only a handful of prawns scattered about, no flavour, no effort. The prawn salad across the table from myself was just as disappointing it didn’t come close to what you’d expect and wasn’t specified as it was on the menu and was topped with raw noodles that were like plastic. What really left a bad taste, though, was leaving the restaurant only to see the kitchen staff laughing and playing around. It was upsetting to realise that while we were sitting there feeling let down, the people preparing our food seemed to care so little about what they were serving. This was supposed to be a lovely ending to our holiday, and instead it felt careless, hollow, and deeply disappointing.

What an absolute joke of a restaurant. We booked ahead, arrived on time, and they had no table for us. No apology, no ownership — just a shrug and a suggestion to sit outside in the rain like we were an inconvenience. The complete lack of professionalism and basic hospitality was shocking. It ruined our night and we ended up leaving to find somewhere that actually knows how to treat customers. Save yourself the frustration and go literally anywhere else.

Service and food were both disappointing. Still waiting on mains to come out after the whole table had received and finished their own mains. Food was not up to par with pricing. Will not be coming back anytime soon

We had such a fantastic Mother's Day at the Criterion! The staff were absolutely wonderful, and the thoughtful touches—like the bubbles and the raffle—made the experience even more special. And the food? Simply outstanding! I think I may have just enjoyed one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten. Thank you for making our day so amazing—we'll definitely be back!