Beacon Cove Pizza Restaurant & Bar

Well this is a hidden gem, tucked away at the light rail stop #96 tram, it is at teh end of the line. A slight view of teh bay from outside tables the best is the end table with high stools. Friendly service inexpensive meals in particular the pizzas and they are amazing the seafood pizza is just right, nice light base, good mix of seafood and great flavours. Interiro décor is nice and it is airconditioned for hot days, the wine list is good and reasonable for Port Melbourne. Overall friendly staff and well worth a visit. Oh the morning crepes are amazing too with coffee.

The first significant railway line in Australia ran from what is now known as Flinders Street station and terminated at Beacon Cove, Port Melbourne. The actual railway station that was the terminus of the line at Station Pier closed in 1987 and was converted to light rail which the 109 tram happily traverses regularly at present. The Port Melbourne railway station itself has been converted for public use and should you want to get your moles checked or get a shot of botox, Dr Tass will be happy to sort you out however if you are keen for some Italian-​inspired food or even coffee, next door to the medical centre resides the Beacon Cove Pizza Restaurant & Bar.
The station building is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and once you enter the restaurant you will know that you are experiencing not only a small part of a bygone era where people were more interested in the steam train operating instead of various iProducts running out of steam. High ceilings, chandeliers, comfortable large cushioned chairs make part of this place more of a lounge if anything which is all in the shadow of a large imposing bar where the barkeep invites you to pull up a stool and enjoy the comforts of the demon drink.
Outside the train platform has been converted into a dining area. On days where the sun is shining, it makes for a good exposed space to get your daily dose of vitamin D and let the staff do what they do best whilst the 109 tram glides to a stop next to you. Although you are spitting distance from the Sandridge and Port Melbourne beaches, views of the bay are obstructed by Station Pier for the most part however with the walking trails and close proximity to Bay Street, this venue makes an ideal starting (or stopping) point if you are keen to explore the area. The historical relevance aside, Beacon Cove is relatively quiet and a relaxed area.
With the sun shining, we started to order rounds of Peroni before an order of bruschetta made its appearance. It was not only a lovely starter, but there was a perfect amount of tomatoes, fresh basil and olive oil. A Romano pizza — tomato, ham, mushroom, hot salami ($ 13.50 for a large) followed. The crust was thin and the elements rested in the melted cheese. It did not fall apart or end up all over your plate like other pizzas that you find in the wild and I enjoyed it. Besides «traditional» pizzas, they have some more experimental «gourmet pizza» options (Green Curry Thai Chicken Pizza?) but also more traditional mains that include beef, lamb and pastas.
When the weather ultimately turned, we retreated inside and relaxed in the bar area. Service always remained attentive and seemingly are on a first name basis with many of the clientèle.
It was a pleasant time out however I would encourage you to call ahead for a booking in the evening as the place is popular with the both the locals and the other amused happy travellers and drinkers alike.

Warning: lurking owner likes to flash his overgrown ego!
My friend and I were enjoying a cup of coffee and some quiet conversation when we we’re interrupted by the unpleasant crackle of youtube advertisements blaring loud though tiny iPad speakers. The guy opposite us was standing up at his table watching his iPad, apparently oblivious to the disturbance he was causing. When I asked him if he had some headphones, he responded with «F**k you, I own this place». Unbelievable! Wow mate, that sure is a grotesque ego you’ve got there, but seriously, you can you put it away now, coz we’re leaving. And we shall not return. And my advice to all café goers out there is to stop feeding such a pompous fatcat whose appalling manners are an embarrassment to the hospitality industry.

Great place to eat, even better staff and try can accommodate any dietary requirements :-) go there :-)