The 13 best diners to try in the Mornington Peninsula (2024)

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An enjoyable experience with some extremely delicious bites, and some quite eh bites.We came here on the Easter Monday, and enjoyed their 5 course menu and the marron, based off the waiter’s absolute recommendation.In essence, most of the dishes were respectable. The flavours were well balanced, ingredients cooked to perfection. Harry’s mussels from flinders were absolutely perfect and I could eat a bucket of it (and I don’t even like mussels).Now for the Marron, which were 90 dollar addition per plate, it was arguably the worst dish of the whole experience. The marron was under seasoned, although tender it was borderline undercooked and translucent. I guess they treaded the line extremely carefully in the kitchen! Alas, it was absolutely not worth 90 dollars for about 100grams (if that) of marron.An otherwise enjoyable fine dining experience.

Ten Minutes by Tractor started as a vineyard, and they now have an exceptional fine dining two hatted 👨‍🍳 modern Australia restaurant.I tried a (carnivore) tasting menu and my friend, the (plant based) tasting menu.The service was excellent, and the food presentation was fantastic. The wine was delicious, too.This was a special dining experience and definitely worth a visit. 😊And I almost forgot to mention this. Our dinner took over 3 hours, so plan ahead.

Unreal experience. Drove down to spend the weekend in the area with my partner and this restaurant was the highlight of our trip. The food here was phenomenal, the service was amazing and the pacing between each course was perfect. Emma(?) Had been taking care of us on the night and she made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. I will definitely be coming back to try the 8 course menu!We had told them that we were celebrating our anniversary and they even gave us a complimentary dessert!Make sure you dress up though - this place kinda fancy

Thank you to the team at Ten minutes by Tractor.We had a wonderful family lunch.Our group included a 94 year old who is deaf and who has mobility and dietary challenges, and I'm a coeliac.The staff were wonderfully helpful and were extremely mindful of making sure they accommodated all of our needs.The food and (Ten minutes by Tractor) wine were beautifully presented and delicious. The gluten free bread was melt in the mouth and the most delicious I have tasted.The atmosphere was quiet enough for everyone to hear the conversation.We will certainly be coming back.

We celebrated 2 friends birthday here today and it was just exceptionally beautiful & memorable ! the surrounds of vineyard, beautiful decor and professional eloquent knowledge staff. Each dish was an explosion of flavour and texture, wonderfully presented. They even presented the birthday gals with signed cards ( to treasure) and sweet birthday treats. Thanks 10 Minutes by Tractor xxxx

Was lucky enough to enjoy the 5 course meal here with several friends, definitely worth the drive down from Melbourne.Everything was delicious. Service was excellent and if you are lucky enough to have the chefs table with direct view of the kithen you can watch as each dish is prepared and plated... try not to drool...Courses were spread at just the right intervals with enough time to savour each dish. Definitely not a rushed experience like we see in so many venues now as they try to push through clientele.I'm not a drinker but the drinks menu was significant.The 5 courses were preceded by some delicious bread and several snacks.

We have dined here for lunch and dinner and absolutely loved it! The wine pairing is one of the best I’ve experienced, definitely arrange a lift or designated driver as the pours are generous and delicious. We loved every dish, all the courses were creative and tasty, even the bread was outstandingly yum and we had to request another serve. Beautiful interior with comfortable seating and attentive service. We’re so lucky to have such a quality restaurant only an hour away from Melbourne!

Booked wine tasting and totally love it. Such an insight into the wine and love what they do. I would recommend you guys to have a trip there for some wine tasting!

There are no words to describe how amazing the food and people were. Every meal was a work of art and every person involved were just so kind and friendly. You could just taste the freshness in the food and the passion behind it. We would come back here in a heartbeat. Thank you for making my husbands 40th a wonderful experience and one to remember. The little surprise chocolates, candle, and signed card to end was such a lovely gesture.

Absolutely memorable - My husband and I had our first dinner here on our little mini-honeymoon and we will not forget it. I am Vegan and my husband is not, and they were able to provide me with my own 5 courses which was just delicious. My husband enjoyed his meals as well and the service was just next level. The whole experience is one that we will forever remember and will most likely be back here every year to cerebrate our wedding anniversary. Thank you

After so many times, I've decided to go for signature menu.I must say the food are super delicious, beautifully presented, too guilty to eat.Staffs were attentive and warmThe only downside is that the break between the dishes are too long. It was an 4hrs dining experience for us.

I came here for my birthday the week before Christmas. This was truly a phenomenal eating experience and it was so difficult to pick the stand out dish. Having said that the Marin was sublime and that lionsmane mushroom dish tasted like a rich beef dish. I am not a veggie eater but there was this beetroot salad dish that was delectable. I won't go through every detail of the food as I feel like I will miss something and not do it justice. The service was spectacular and each wine paired with each dish only enhanced the flavours of the wine and food. I loved every second I was there.

Sad to say I was underwhelmed by my experience at TMBT. I’ve wanted to dine here for over 10 years and we finally made it for our wedding anniversary, but it didn’t feel very special. Very overpriced for what it is compared to other tasting menus I’ve had. At $175pp I wouldn’t go back or recommend it to a friend. The food was good, not great. Service was good, not great (husband’s empty beer glass sat on the table for a good half an hour). Restaurant was pretty cold and the atmosphere felt a bit stiff. Really wanted to love this place as I’ve always loved the name but I guess they say never meet your heroes for a reason. :( Dishes were beautifully presented and if the price point had been closer to $125pp I think it would be justified and I suspect the dinner service would’ve been fully booked.

What can I say but this place is fabulous. My taste buds were treated like never before. The dishes were a delicate marriage of beautiful flavours, colours and the freshest of ingredients. The tasting menu we enjoyed tops anywhere else in our country in my opinion. Oh and the service top class as well. I love waiters who are professional, not trying to befriend you and serve you with the least intrusiveness and the waiters here are exactly that. Well done to the head chef and the staff.

Was there for friends birthday, food wasn't great, maybe is not my taste. i give 3 nice star for service because i ask for cake but the waitress said" i already closed the box, unless you wanted me to open it again and cut the cake for you?" I said forget it* dont worry. but i will come back to try the Restaurant because i see my type of food there....

Fantastic....We went for lunch on Saturday.From the time we walked in the team offered us flawless dining experience. They finished it off by presenting us with a signed card from the team wishing us a happy anniversary.Well done!

The food and customer service was as good as it gent's. Beautiful rolling hill's full of of deious tasting wine. I will certainly be back without a doubt. l would highly recommend Ten Minutes by Tractor 🚜.

Got to be one of the top spots for a long lunch on the peninsula.Food is always 5/5, service is always impeccable and the wine list extensive.Their bread is so good and I love the green marble throughout, it is the perfect spot for an extended lunch with friends and family.I especially loved the lamb cutlet on this occasion.Just make sure you get a driver so you can make the most of the wine list🍷

1333 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge VIC 3928, Australia•http://www.tenminutesbytractor.com.au/•+61 3 5989 6455

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This was one of the best experiences. We went there for my wife's birthday lunch. They had no issues accommodating our four year old toddler. It was an absolutely beautiful and perfect day for visiting a winery. Just entering the architecture and design is stunning. This is a very refined and upscale winery so don't forget to dress up for the occasion. The views from the restaurant and bar are incredible. It's the perfect place for couples or those special occasions. We had the three course set menu lunch with a lovely bottle of Chardonnay. The service and food was exceptional. Highly recommend!

Had lunch here Easter Saturday with friends. We had a fantastic dining experience made even better by the stunning views and beautiful architecture.The atmosphere was relaxed whilst the staff were informative, friendly and perfectly attentive with nothing being too much trouble and happy to ensure the afternoon was excellent.Thanks so much for such a memorable day.

Had the absolute pleasure to have dinner and stay the night. Wow, Treated as if we were family. Dinner as always was sublime and extra treats as we were guests overnight. A lovely curated dinner and super attentive servers who made us feel part of the family.The room! Stunning! Nothing was overlooked. Very private and inviting. The decor and deck out was beautiful. I want a bathroom like this!Can't rate more highly.

I had the absolute pleasure of capturing a gorgeous wedding at Port Phillip Estate recently. The venue is absolutely breathtaking! Stunning architecture, with gorgeous natural lighting coming through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the interiors, and an epic concrete exterior offering the most spectacular backdrop. All beautifully complemented by the panoramic vineyard vista, allowing for countless beautiful photo opportunities. LOVE!!!

Beautiful location and a stunning view from our table. I had the asparagus for my starter, it was delicious but a small serve. I had the eggplant for my main and it was dry and lacked flavour. It was a half of the small eggplant. I had the strawberry sponge for dessert however the sponge was not light it was heavy. Coffee was weak and lukewarm. The staff were polite and pleasant. Overall, expensive and serves were too small.

Fantastic and friendly experience! Chris (or Craig) and Ash have been amazing hosts, they know their wines and we felt welcomed. Although Port Philipp is a famous wine brand, they have still kept all the charm of a small boutique!We definitely recommend this place and their Farrago Chardonnay. Thank you.

Most often I will visit a winery when we are away and this time I booked Port Phillip Estate. The ambiance and food was amazing but I didn’t seem to feel comfortable whilst dining in there? Maybe the tables were too close together, so there was no privacy between each table. The quality of the food was superb and stand outs for me was the lamb main dish and the pineapple dessert.But unfortunately I will not be visiting again.

Venue and service were great. Worth the drive. However food (lunch) was the let down. The cod and pasta entrees started off on the right foot however it all went downhill from thereon. I'd give my overall experience 3.5 stars.

By far the best hospitality I have experienced for a very long time. The staff are absolutely amazing. The food was divine and the room was just gorgeous. We were surprised with a beautiful breakfast basket delivered to the room, which was not even a part of the deal.

We celebrated my wife's 60th birthday luncheon with our family of ten. The food is outstanding and the service was fantastic. We had a total French rock star waiter who made our day more special. The whole family enjoyed the day. We will be back.

The place itself, along with the view, is beautiful. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. My disappointment came from the food itself. The entrée was fine - I wouldn't say great. My husband and I had the pasta and chickpea/tomato dish. But the main really let us down. We both had the duck. One, small piece of duck (slice from a fillet, about an inch wide) for a main was very surprising. It was served with charred radicchio and some very strong, strange tasting sauce. I could not eat the radicchio as it was so charred it tasted like eating coal and hardly touched the sauce. On top of that , the duck fat was not rendered properly on mine and i had to take some of the skin off and was a bit on the rare side for me. We ordered a side serve of potatoes which unfortunately tasted like they were either re-heated or kept warm for hours, bit dry and only just warm. The deserts were lovely in presentation and ok.For the price that you pay, you would expect much better.

I cannot fault this venue. Ok, maybe it's not the place for you if you're on a tight budget, but it is silver service dining and you definitely get what you pay for.The service is excellent, food is amazing, and the view will take your breath away.We were even treated to two wedge-tail eagles circling in the thermals outside.A very memorable experience.

Hard to fault. The building is superb concealing the amazing view until you enter, then once inside, the dining room encompasses all the beauty of the valley below. The food is delicious. The service fabulous. The wine, beautiful. The rooms are beautiful, elegant and spacious and look out over the vineyards. If I have one criticism, it’s that in the evening there was nothing open in the hotel to get any food from. They promised us a cheese platter to tide us over after our massive degustation lunch, but the platter they they brought was very small and left us really hungry overnight. But that aside, it is a truly wonderful experience staying there.

Dined in the Restaurant with 5 others. Service was impeccable, views and architecture stunning, wines brilliant but the food was a little underwhelming and topped off by a cold cappuccino to finish. Our guest described the Wagyu Special (additional $25) as quite ordinary and no better than a good Scotch fillet. I chose Kingfish which was outstanding but the accompaniments of pickled cucumber mounded on varios greens did little to enhance the hero of the dish. The stand outs at the table were the Lamb Noisettes and certainly the Duck with Plum tart. The most disappointed guests were those that selected the vegetarian options.. the less said the better. Whilst the wine, service and ambience saved the day, I wouldn't return to dine.

All the food and desserts were good especially the lamb and oysters. We got there for our 12 noon booking and it was not that busy yet but the food took too long to arrive. I think the venue didn’t have enough staff as our wine glasses were long emptied and have to wait and ask to be refilled. Ordered our 3rd bottle of wine, my son in-law have to take our wine bottle himself to pour out as we can’t wait anymore for any service to come by. Again, food was good but took too long, venue was ok. Still gave them 10% tip for a very bad service experience because a waitress (Serena) seems apologetic enough but will never come back again. Go spend your money in another place if you want the complete package of good food with exceptional service….

We had a magnificent meal. Almost faultless. Our waiter was knowledgeable and hilarious. The view is spectacular and the wines were delicious.

Stunning venue! Got so excited about the food that I forgot to take photos 😂For someone who is usually gluten free, I couldn’t say no to the house made bread - no regrets. Best bread I’ve eaten in who-knows-how-long?!Entrees we’re good and everyone was impressed with their main meals although the fish was a little bit dry. Needed something saucy even if it was on the side. Desserts didn’t disappoint and staff were superb professionals. Magnificent.

Fabulous Sunday lunch at the architecturally brilliant Port Phillip Estate. Great options for a pescatarian. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable on the food as well as the wine.

My now fiancee and I got engaged at this property, dined at the restaurant and also stayed for 2-nights in late October. If you have high expectations for luxury properties, and appreciate uniqueness, quality of service, and personal touch, this is a fantastic romantic weekend. Super boutique (6 rooms, all walk into vineyard where only hotel quests are allowed) and absolutely stunning location and architecture. Large, well appointed rooms tucked away under the building (super cool). Restaurant was possibly the best we had during our 2 weeks in Australia. Only knock is that it's not "full service" like a Ritz / Four Seasons (also no pool, workout etc) but that wouldn't really jive with the experience here.

There are plenty of options to stay on the Mornington Peninsula but Port Phillip Estate is by far the best. We bought the Dolce Vita package which was excellent value. The customer service is top class. From the moment Elliot welcomed us to all the other F&B staff. Incredibly friendly & professional. Lunch in the Dining Room overlooking the vineyard was exquisite. The scallops a real highlight. There are only 6 rooms on the property all looking out onto the vineyard. Luxuriously appointed & very elegant. We felt so spoilt during this stay & will have beautiful memories of our weekend away. Thanks so much to the staff for making it so special.

263 Red Hill Rd, Red Hill South VIC 3937, Australia•http://www.portphillipestate.com.au/•+61 3 5989 4444

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Bitterly disappointed like previous reviewer.Booked 6 months in advance for a important family event.Cancelled by text a week before citing Covid staffing which we understand. Offered another weekend lunch only date which we said yes. Silent since.All texts, emails and calls ignoredGreat to win all these awards guys but please try a little consideration and customer service for people who have waited and been cancelled via text

A stunning venue with a great philosophy. The open kitchen showcases the woodfire and imparts a rustic atmosphere. The staff are attentive and lovely. The house spritz was herbaceous and refreshing. Each dish was beautifully presented, and I enjoyed the little explanations when each dish was brought to the table about where the produce was sourced. The only reason I can't give 5 stars all around, was the timing between courses. We waited 1 hour and 15 minutes between our mid course (tuna) and our main course (lamb). The previous courses were coming out at a more reasonable pace prior to this (when we finished a course, they would bring the next course about 10 minutes later). I understand the whole long lunch vibe, but in my opinion, that's far too long to wait between courses, and while the food was delicious, my enjoyment was diminished because of that wait. However, I'm not sure if this was just a one-off issue on the day we went. Other than this, we had a lovely and memorable experience, and would definitely recommend this restaurant as must visit.

Beaune has Ma Cuisine, Mornington has… Tedesca?In the laid-back wine country of Mornington Peninsula, home to many of Australia’s Pinot Noir producers — a rustic cottage stands on the edge of a valley, overlooking the neat rows of its farm.Hidden beneath a trap door is one of the peninsula’s best stocked wine cellars; the wine list an encyclopaedia almost, with an extensive range and rare allocations.Getting access to this wine list is notoriously difficult, but an afternoon in one of the osteria’s 30 seats is an afternoon well spent, observing how your wine evolves over the hours to the slow but steady rhythm of the little kitchen. There is pasta freshly made every morning, springy to the bite. The thin crust of wood-fired pitas, cradling with care a parcel of olives. Simple, homely food, matching equally rustic surroundings.Unlike Ma Cuisine, there is only one set menu at Tedesca, which dictates to a certain degree the choice of wines to go with your meal. There is enough food to satisfy both lunch and dinner. $185 per person covers a farm-to-table experience and the privilege to pore over and sip from a geeky wine list. We are left only to regret the wines we do not get to drink.

From start to finish the experience was excellent. This is humble, rustic Italian cuisine amongst the beauty of Red Hill. A really special moment were the zeppole at the start, as they were a childhood favourite from my nonnas kitchen. The hapuka was definitely my favourite dish and the starters were a wonderful selection. My partner has allergies and he was well catered for. Service was excellent, albeit a little slow but you’re supposed to sit and enjoy a long lunch. Don’t come if you’re expecting a quick meal, as you need the time to take it all in.

What an experience - flawless food, cosy atmosphere, delicious house spritz, beautiful location, friendly staff. Want the best meal of your life? Go here.

After failed to book for this restaurant twice before, I was almost jumping for joy when I finally secured a Sunday lunch spot for my husband & I.From the minute we entered a lovely white weatherboard house with a magnificent garden, an impressive timber front door, into a beautiful flower-sprayed dinning room with fireplace, this restaurant certainly makes a statement, an experience we are not likely to forget for a long time.What can I say about delicious food that already not been said many times before, everything is perfectly cooked with beautiful fresh produce and beautifully presented, our lunch lasted 3.5 hours, plenty time to savour each dish and wine, Tedesca certainly takes the lazy Sunday lunch to a new level.If you ever wondering what the hype is about, I can only suggest you try it yourself.

Absolutely exquisite long lunch experience lasting about 4 hours. Service is warm and extremely attentive with chef/owner Brigette checking on you in between dishes. Food is extremely fresh and creatively put together. Expect quite a few courses and many unique items that are either caught or grown on site. Book way in advance if you wanna get a spot here.

We had a fabulous lunch here today. The food was amazing with plenty of dishes and staff were super friendly. It is one of those places where you feel like you are having 5 star meals but in a homely environment. Highly recommended!

Fantastic fusion dishes (Italian x Morocco) in a great setting, perfect service. Super wine list - take a trip to the cellar if you're up for it. Worth the wait to get a seat.

Our children gave us a voucher as a Christmas present over two years ago and we have finally made it! Well worth the wait.From entering through the front door that is an opening statement we were seated with a view to the wood fire cooking and food prep area, a fascinating and pleasing theatre that played out over nearly four hours. To see the aged ribeye trimmed and thickly sliced ready for cooking over coals, the trout sliced and cooked to perfection and the Serrano jamon being sliced tissue thin to be added to the pasta made our day special as the chefs openly shared their skills. Wait staff are professional and knowledgeable and the wine list impressive. The dedication of Brigitte Hafner to quality and sourcing excellent ingredients pays off in spades and Tedesca is a destination dining must.

Excellent! Nice long lunch, delicious food, great range of wines and amazing scenery. We even bought our 10month old and they were very accommodating!Highly recommend to anyone in Victoria! Worth the trip.

What a fantastic experience! Everything from the service, food & drinks were amazing.I have been here a few times and each time it is just as good as the last.We were seated in the group room as we had 8 and it was great, because we didn’t have the noise of the dinning room meaning we could hear each other.Definitely worth the 2 ⭐️ the team just got in the good food guide!

Like everyone else has said this place is outstanding. Service, food, gardens.Was told about this place and went on the wait list which we got in on lucky.Wine list is great, alot to choose from for everyones budget.Would highly recommend and return on our next Mornington visit.

A fantastic experience - amazing food and service (thanks Georgia!) combined for a perfect long Sunday lunch. Well worth the long wait, and completely understandable why there is such a wait. Will be getting back on the waitlist ASAP!

I had a truly unique and amazing experience at Tedesca for my birthday. Starting off, I would like to shout out James for helping me secure a reservation with short notice. He was so helpful and friendly. The whole team were also extremely accomodating and meticulous with everything they did. I can’t even begin to explain how delicious the food was! My favourite dish was definitely the fish. Everything was cooked to perfection and just the general vibe and atmosphere felt so warm and I left extremely full and happy. I will definitely be coming back <3

Fantastic restaurant with a focus on local ingredients and slow dining. Perfect for spending a special afternoon with friends. Just be mindful of drink prices; our wine bill exceeded the meal bill, surprising some guests. Discuss drink price expectations beforehand to avoid any unexpected surprises

1175 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Red Hill VIC 3937, Australia•http://tedesca.com.au/

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Really nice experience. Had the 3 course set menu. The food was nice, the space was beautiful, the entrance very pretty, the sculpture park was a bonus and really nice, the staff were also friendly. A very well looked after estate. 🌠 I would definitely recommend a visit!

It’s more than just a winery. It’s also a posh restaurant and large sculpture park with well curated sculptures and awesome views of the bay. Reservations at the restaurant is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. There is a 2 course or 3 course options and wine progression menu. Entrance fee applies to the sculpture park but it’s well worth it. Ample free parking onsite. Staff are professional and helpful.

Excellent service and a memorable 50th celebration for husbands birthday. The Vegan options were excellent and the attention to detail was outstanding. Grabbed a bottle of Chardonnay to go. The ONLY disappointing thing was lunch for 4 was over $600 but still expected to pay for the additional experience of the sculptures.

Exceeded expectations from the minute you walk in the service and attention is spot on. Food was fresh and delicious and presented beautifully. The ambience is excellent. Good choice of menu. Grounds and statues are fabulous. Ample parking. Special to mention to Nadia from reception who was incredibly helpful securing our booking. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

Big thank you to Rebecca who helped me through my booking process as online said there was no spots left she managed to fit us in and accommodated to a few other requests.The food and drinks are phenomenal, they even had a candle and wrote on a dessert plate wishing my mum a happy birthday without us requesting. Fantastic staff, fantastic food. This is the second time I’ve eaten at the estate and would come back again!

We had an amazing lunch at Pt Leo. Great food and beautiful scenery.My group had the set menu with share plates for our table of 9. The ingredients were fresh and full of flavour. Every dish was perfectly delicious. And there was enough food to make sure no body left still feeling hungry. So worth the long drive here.

We had a lovely lunch here in September for my husband's birthday. We had the sharing menu and it was very delicious. My grandchildren had the kids menu and they thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a pity that the weather wasn't very conducive to walk around the grounds to look at the various sculptures although we did brave the wind and cold to have a quick look outside. Wish the weather had been kinder then we could've had a leisurely stroll outside. The service staff were really friendly and attentive. They gave my husband a little box of petit fours when were leaving upon learning that it was my husband's birthday. Definitely recommended.

We very much enjoyed dinner at the Pt. Leo Estate restaurant last night. The service was so good that I came away convinced that they have lured all the best staff on the Peninsula! They boast a quality, extensive wine list (ask for the Laura one) with a great balance of Australian and international drops. The 3 course set menu choices were good, however I'd definitely recommend adding on the Steak Tartare with your entrees. Almost forgot to mention the great view, sculpture park and beautiful architecture, just in case you needed any other reasons to visit!

Probably the best A La Carte fine-dining on the Peninsula.This estate also has spectacular degustation restaurant, Laura, and the main restaurant is a great way to have a budget Laura experience.Very light and spacious. Great service, staff remember I've visited before from memory.Food is a wonderful and highly memorable presentation of mostly local ingredients. So often I found each ingredient was the best I'd tasted in ages, whether an oyster, a brussel sprout, a salad leaf, or a piece of fig.Great matching wines and sommelier recommendations.Obviously wonderful views of the estate's modern sculptures collection and Phillip Island in the distance.

Nice vineyard, resturant, wine tasting bar. Grounds are well kept. Landscaping fabulous. Art installation gorgeous. Have to buy tickets to enter pass the turnstile gated fenced up area where all the other art installations are displayed all the way to the perimeter of the coastline.

What a wonderful experience. The grounds, including the massive sculpture park, were stunning. It felt a bit like walking the grounds of Versailles.The bistro restaurant was excellent. The staff were super friendly and always present when we needed them. The food was superbly presented and delicately balanced. The serving sizes were small but we didn’t go hungry. We paired our food with the local 2018 Pinot Noir and it was so good we bought another couple of bottles to go.I’ll be back!

I gave this place a 5 out 5 stars simply because this place is a breeze of a fresh air, a memorable experience to visit this place. I'm not a wine connoisseur so cannot comment on the wine taste but the ambience of the estate just schmick !They have sculptures park at the back - entry with small fees. Quite fun to wander around if you want to spend a good afternoon outing.

Beautiful sculptures definitely makes this vineyard a must go if you're heading to Mornington. Food overall from this spring menu was good. The canapes were excellent and the highlight. Fish and beef was average, not WOW like the canapes. Dessert was cheese and white chocolate which were pleasant. Pricing is fair. Service was marred by having to ask for balsamic vinegar twice. The olive oil was too bitter for my liking but bread was excellent.

Absolutely beautiful sculpture park. A wide array of sculptures from many prominent Australian artists - however I will note that the vast majority of the artists were men (like a slightly shocking amount!!) - I would’ve loved some more gender parity here, and I can see from other reviews that this has been the case for at least a couple of years. I think an establishment of this calibre with obvious large financial backing can do better.Well maintained facilities and adequately staffed to deal with the crowds. Nice parking and bathroom facilities. Food options all a bit pricey but still delicious.

The sculpture park is perfect for a leisurely stroll while you enjoy a glass of wine on the go (if it’s a nice sunny day, so best to plan ahead and check the weather).The wine terrace has nice food too! Great to have some snacks and wine if lunch is too big a meal.

Great experience at Pt. Leo Restaurant. Opener was a beautifully baked focaccia, followed by an interesting option for an appetizer: a basque cheesecake. Felt a bit odd eating a cheesecake warm, but the flavor wasn't too bad overall. The mussels curry is another good appetizer, albeit a little too salty for my liking. On the other hand, the crab caramelle pasta was rather bland. For the mains, I would recommend the pork belly and the wood-fried snapper. Both were flavorful enough without feeling too heavy. The beef eye fillet and charcoal drunken chicken are more suitable for those who don't mind or even prefer some bitterness in their food.While you're there, might as well take a walk through the sculpture park, especially if you like taking pictures. Do note that entry is paid at $10 per person.

This place is certainly worth a visit. Been trying to get to Point Leo Estate for a few years but we have finally made it. It was worth the wait. Went on a Fridayand it was still fully booked so it is best make sure you have booked ahead. Plenty of car parking, staff were great and the food excellent. Catered for Gluten free without a problem. Good selection of wines/beers but be willing to pay for quality. You can also visit the sculpture park if that is something you are interested in.

A beautiful venue offering some of the best wine and food in the peninsula. The restaurant is professional and well staffed and the food, wow.Don’t forget to take a stroll in the sculpture park afterwards. Worth a visit on its own.

Went there on weekend for a visit to sculpture park. Entry fee is $15 adult or $30 for family which is not expensive at all. The park is immaculate and very well maintained. Everything is so beautiful and we can also see the view of the blue ocean. Toilets are available and it’s spotless.Note : Pram/stroller friendly.

This garden was such a surprise. Absolutely loved it.Didn't know much about it until arriving, except it was a sculpture garden.Breathtaking art, astounding nature views.It's also a tasty tasty winery.I tried their method traditional 2018 sparkling. Very very nice.Highly recommended.

Exceptional + ImpeccableRestaurant + Sculpture ParkThis place is incredible and a must do - we will be back for sure throughout the year. The best kept secret in Victoria.The restaurant offered impeccable food - conceived and prepared to perfection. From the stunning ingredients, fresh and perfectly matched to the innovative and delectable dishes it leaves the diner wanting more.The sculpture park was brilliant and offered a lovely pre-dinner stroll. Magical setting with the ocean and vineyards as backdrops

3649 Frankston - Flinders Rd, Merricks VIC 3916, Australia•https://www.ptleoestate.com.au/•+61 3 5989 9011

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Tucked away on this part of the Mornington Peninsula.. this is a really nice start to the Merricks to Red Hill Walk indeed!!! The facades is still the old original close to 100 year old shade, the whole location has been seriously transformed into a lovely stop for a few hours!! We just missed the flowers of this beautiful nearly centurion tree located in the middle!! There is ample parking! The gift shop on the left followed by outdoor cafe before going up the stairs to the main dining and cafe. Well designed indeed! Staff are helpful too!

After the 6km walk from Red Hill along the rail trail, Merricks Store was a fabulous mid way stop before the return leg home for lunch. They were also very accommodating with a table on their deck so our two dogs could join us. The food was so beautifully presented and the flavours combinations were delightful. Their sustainability and use of local produce is also wonderful.

Beautifully presented farm to table food in a warm rustic-style atmosphere. Highly recommend the heirloom tomatoes and charred zucchini - produce was fresh and quality exceptional

Was recommended by a staff in one of the wineries that we visited. I like how the owner preserved the “general store” exterior. When guests/customers come in, they’re greeted with racks of local wine and products. Walk further in and ✨ a modern restaurant with plenty of natural light. Presentation of simple dishes (asparagus, salmon, chicken, cake with ice cream) is Instagrammable and very creative. 👏🏽 Flavour-wise: 🤯💯. Lovely staff too! 🙌🏽

Absolutely fantastic place for a coffee and cakes. And for wine as well!!The staff was kind, the place nicely decorated with plenty of seating I side and outside on the terrace.We loved all the coffees we had, but the cakes were truly out of this world! We ended up buying a bottle of local wine, with great advise and explanations from the teammate.Thank you, highly recommend!

Beautiful spot to stop and have a drink and a bite to eat. Also a good spot to take a walk (rail trail) that will take a few hours if you do a round trip.I didn't go into the wine store or shop but from the rest of the place and the busyness it probably is quite good.

The wine tasting at Merricks is free, we had the fish (the specials recommended by the waitress) and the salad to go with the white wine. The fish was superb, service was great and the staff are really friendly and knowledgeable. This winery/restaurant tucked away in Mornington Peninsula is a true gem of a place, it is simply one place you cannot miss if you're on a trip to the Peninsula!

I absolutely LOVED our lunch at Merricks today, celebrating our anniversary. Honestly it’s the nicest food I’ve had on the Peninsula since moving here 8 years ago. Gorgeous food, yet not pretentious, such an appealing menu (found it hard to pick as there was so much I loved the sound of), beautiful attentive service. The side dishes especially lit me up, if I wasn’t so embarrassed I would have ordered all 3! Thank you Merricks, happy to say it’s the yummiest lunch I’ve had in a really long time :)

Highly recommended!! Loved that you could do a bit of wine tasting before moving to your table. Lovely atmosphere and service too - wines were explained in much detail. Both the wines and pasta were great (a bit too much salt would be my only comment). Thanks for a great lunch

A great place for breakfast or lunch. Food is really good and pleasing portions. Tasty. Value is ok. Service prompt and coffee is great. Tends to get busy in summer b

Merricks General Store is a restaurant that consistently provides a great dining experience. During our visit, we opted for the main courses and sides, and we were not disappointed. The fish dishes we ordered were flavorful and cooked to perfection, each bite delivering a juicy and satisfying sensation. The accompanying salad was a refreshing delight, with vegetables that tasted as if they had been freshly picked from the fields. And let's not forget the chips—decadent and irresistible.The quality of the food was complemented by the excellent coffee served at the restaurant. It was rich, aromatic, and a perfect way to round off our meal. The restaurant itself was bustling with activity, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. The pleasant buzz of the place added to the overall dining experience, making it even more memorable.Merricks General Store has consistently maintained its reputation for delivering tasty dishes and creating a vibrant dining ambiance. Whether you're looking for a satisfying main course, fresh salads, or simply a great cup of coffee, this restaurant won't disappoint. Make sure to experience it for yourself and indulge in their delightful offerings.

Such a divine little place for a Sunday breakfast. Everything about the atmosphere was wonderful . The staff were super friendly and the little shop was a delightful added bonus after brunch. The vegan options were great as there was more than 1 ! I wanted the rhubarb porridge but opted for the mushroom ragout. A little on the salty side but well worth it.

Service smooth with superb customer service and friendlyCoffee very nice and quick on timeFollow by the kitchen team so concentrated about what their doingThe food come about the right time and good portion for one serving almost big!Food good temperature, nice presentation, delicious and also their plates are beautiful Bendigo pottery which very next levelNever be disappointed with this placeAlways be my special event.Professional staff both front of house and the kitchenPrice are reasonable with the portion of the mealsOutside you can enjoy walking around as wellThank you 😊

Wonderful service and great coffee. They were super busy and super polite. Some people were concerned about the wait but we enjoyed the space.Highly recommend when your looking for a nice coffee and outdoor sitting area this place is a worthwhile option in Merricks.

3460 Frankston - Flinders Rd, Merricks VIC 3916, Australia•https://mgwinestore.com.au/•+61 3 5989 8088•MERRICKS STORE reservations

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Happened to be in the area and saw the great reviews so booked ourselves in.Great customer service and food not only looked great but also tasted very good. Highly recommend the soft shell crab roll and beef rib. Overall it is a pricier meal than usual but a good treat.

Wow! Incredible food and so much love in every bite. We ordered the beef short rib, lamb shoulder & roast potatoes and couldn't fault a single damn thing. Meats perfectly cooked and tender, plenty of complexity and depth in flavours. Still dreaming about those Hawkes Farm potatoes even now...It's been a long time since I've been so thoroughly impressed with a meal. Great ambience and service to boot - absolutely give this place a try when down in Mornington, you won't regret it!

Wildgrain is a beautiful venue.Fresh, immaculate, airy.The food was absolutely delicious.My family enjoyed oysters & the strawberry vinaigrette was so yummy I dipped my bread into it!My sister & I had lamb shoulder & greens - mouthwatering. My husband, the soft shell crab & my father the lamb & saganaki croquettes.Our waitress was knowledgeable & prompt.Awesomeness all around!Highly recommended.

An amazing and delicious Mother's Day lunch. Staff were lovely and the meals were mouthwatering. Will definitely be back.

Beautiful food and exceptional service!!A small mistake was made with our order but was quickly rectified with many apologies.The lamb shoulder was melt in the mouth soft, soft shell crab risotto perfectly cooked and the rainbow trout amazing. The sauces with all dishes were delicious.My new favourite restaurant 😊

Love this restaurant. Yummy espresso, Sambal cauliflower is delicious, Sambal is always on our indonesian menu, so it is yummy for me

Each dish was plated so beautifully, and tasted just as good as it looked. The atmosphere was amazing, the restaurant maintained a low noise level although completely packed. The staff were extremely attentive and patient with explaining each dish.

Fantastic food and service.We took in our 1.5 year old, as we are nervous about him making noise or messy or fussy about food. It can be difficult being new parents.All the staff where great. Had my son laughing his head off and waving to everyone he loved his food.We had amazing food and drinks. Such a wonderful place. Can’t wait to come back again. Very well priced for the quality of food and service.

Was able to dine at Wildgrain during the week, and their service was amazing.Staff were very attentive, the food was exceptional. Easily one of the best restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula, and the best in Mornington by far.I highly recommend the Beef Short Rib, and their chips are a great pairing alongside the beef.

Such a beautiful, Instagramable place, yet… the food is actually really good here! 😍We really enjoyed our entrees, both the tuna and calamari were fresh, flavourful and had different delightful textures.Our mains were also very good- hubby had a beef short rib that’s falling off the bone - so tender! My soft shell crab roll was delicious too!The kids loved their kids meal, although nothing really healthy in the choices they offer, the fish and chips portions were huge, the macaroni and cheese was demolished by my kiddo within seconds.

Exceptional food and service. We brought a birthday cake and they even added a scoop of icecream when they plated it ☺️

The food was absolutely delicious and we did not go home hungry! Highly recommend the ocean trout ❤️ but to be honest the whole set menu was great!

We totally got ignored by our waitress several times. Dessert was completely misleading (basically was a "triffle," not a mille- feuille) and extremely messy to eat.

An exceptional restaurant with delicious food and drinks! We experienced the best table service we’ve ever had - friendly, helpful, attentive.The restaurant is fit out nicely. The food is delicious with variety and the Chef’s selection was amazing. Highly recommend.We will return another time with friends to enjoy a delicious meal. Love the House Smoked Ocean Trout & Chorizo Croquettes (Green Chilli Jam, Yarra Valley Salmon Caviar, Kombu Mayonnaise)

A hidden gem restaurant with delicious food and drinks! We experienced lovely table service, friendly, helpful, service staff.We had delicious food, flavours to pleasant tasting flavours with a nice variety of food and drinks to select from the menu’s. Great place to go as a couple vs or with a group The Wildgrain restaurant caters for all. Highly recommend.

Had a fabulous dining experience at Wildgrain. The service was impeccable, the drinks were delicious (I highly recommend The Splice mocktail) and the food was devine

Excellent restaurant and food! I definitely recommend! We ate eggplant hummus (heaven), short rib beef (loved) and gnocchi, yummm. The place looks great.

Amazing food, with gluten free options great co*cktails and wine list. Staff were very friendly and helpfull with menue selection. Slow cooked beef short rib was superb.Will come again.

1 Blamey Pl, Mornington VIC 3931, Australia•http://www.wildgrain.com.au/•+61 3 5902 8661

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Quaint establishment with interesting architecture. The food was well presented and palatable. We enjoyed the ambience and our evening. The kind gesture of birthday dessert was very much appreciated.

Delightful restaurant experience. Albeit found the food good but not excellent. The fish wasn't overly flavoursome or unique and the chicken was good but again did not blow your socks off. I've found the Rare Hare to be the better of the two restaurants. With that said there is certainly more on the menu that I didn't have the chance to try.Staff were impeccable and service is 5 star.

Loved their innovative and playful menu and the ambiance. The restaurant is both cosy and stunning, with the ceiling artwork the standout piece. Staff were all lovely. 5/5 - would love to return. Tip: stay at the beautiful hotel so you don't have to drive home and make a mini break of it - it's worth it (breakfast is also outstanding!)

Great experience, definitely a highlight and everything is put to work to make your dinner memorable. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable on menu and wines. The dining room looks great with the unique ceiling light design. The flavours in the menu were wonderful with unique combinations, and the wine options matched to the menu worked really well.

Creative dishes with nice wine pairing. Impeccable service. Just a bit lost to find the entrance from the cat park in the dark but a friendly staff showed me the way.

We've heard a fair bit about the restaurant thus, when we secured our accommodations at the hotel, we decided to book a table for dinner with our friends since we are a long way from home. There's quite a lot of hype on the restaurant so expectations were high. First you are greeted with the black and modern decor, with lights that dim and brightened throughout the night. As a person with some degree of night blindness, it bothered me. Our friends too. Maybe we are older, and this was way to trendy for us. Maybe it was to add to the atmosphere, but didn't do much for me. But the light fixtures were something else, definitely better viewed in the day IMHO. That way, you can truly see the extent of the fixtures. FYI, the restaurant is where you'd have breakfast in the mornings and I LOVED BREAKFAST. Every single dish we had was flavourful and fresh, and beautifully plated. Service by Emily was good, can't say the same for the rest, as we had to ask for service a few times in the mornings as they had forgotten some things. Likewise for dinner service! Exquisitely decorated plates for all the courses. I must say, we didn't like the oysters. While they were fresh, somehow the special sauce didn't do it for me, nor anyone else who had oysters on the table. As mentioned, we were all enjoying all the innovative courses, tasty and filled with textures and layers, until dessert... Dessert, every single one we had was such a letdown. It didn't help that we waited more than 40 minutes and asked for updates on it 3 times. Disappointing because we were so impressed with our appetizers and main courses and were at the climax! It would have been 5 stars for sure had dessert impressed us as well. Sadly, it did not. While the menu description made each of them sound really exciting, they didn't excite any of our tsstebuds. And there wasn't much service recovery either. Service was also pretty good right until we finished our main courses and started the wait. What a bummer. By the end of all the waiting, we were all so exhausted, and couldn't wait to get out, we didn't even bother to stay for the petit fours, and as we stood up to leave, no staff attempted to remind us either... Another set of diners left abruptly as they didn't want to have their desserts anymore. Overall, I enjoyed the dining experience, but would definitely do without dessert. Would I return for dinner, maybe no desserts next time, especially if I have to wait that long again. But call me for breakfast again, anytime!

I had actually never heard of this restaurant until I received a Jackalope gift voucher from my friends. So I decided to use it on a nice dinner at Doot Doot Doot to celebrate my birthday, and I’m so glad I did.The customer service from all the servers were fantastic, very professional and friendly. We really liked our server, Thomas, who was very attentive. He encouraged questions to be asked if we weren’t sure of anything, and if he didn’t know the answer, he went to find out for us.The food was amazing! We enjoyed everything we ordered and this is probably one of our favourite restaurants now. Will be back in the future.

We loved our dining experience at DOOT DOOT DOOT. Our server Gemma was kind and knowledgeable and we had an overall great experience. I think the price point of $125 per person was quite reasonable for the food and experience we received. Some of the dishes were experimental but not too much that they weren’t edible, they were exciting and tasty. We especially enjoyed the ‘bacon and eggs’ among other things. We would recommend to others :)

Really friendly staff and great food!One of the best meals I've had, all the dishes were balanced really well with great texture throughout all courses. Jam doubt parfait was my favourite :)

Let's start with the service! All the staff are friendly, professional and knowledgeable! Very attentive and able to help us guide us with the order.Food is absolutely amazing!! Everything was so delicious. Especially the lobster!!! It is to die for!!The ambiance and decor is very very nice. Definitely the place to be for any occasion!

One of the must try regional restaurants people always talk about. First thing - what a ceiling! It dims and glows through the night.Food is pretty good (given the price too - very reasonable cost for a "degustation"). More like a tasting menu to be honest. Nothing really stood out per se, but definitely worth a try if you wanted a night away and some fine dining!Breakfast from here was great as well (nothing brunch fancy but simple and delicious)

Absolutely one of the best meals of 2023 for me!We came here for our anniversary, and everything was superb.Our waiter - Mia was outstanding, fun, and knowledgeable. A rare find.The meals were amazing, each with so much detail, the matching wines were on point.Thankyou!!!!

We had a Amazing dinner at Doot Doot Doot last Tuesday. The food and drinks were an absolute delight. The co*cktails were very refreshing and a little dangerous as they were so easy to drink. The flavours and textures of each of the dishes were truly amazing! The service was second to none as each member of the team were highly knowledgeable and of course very helpful. Huge thanks to Grace, Amanda and Kate for making the night wonderful.

The service was exceptional, and we thoroughly enjoyed the lively atmosphere. While the food didn't fully satisfy our taste buds, we appreciated the ambiance they cultivated. I highly recommend it for a romantic date.

Stunning vista and fabulous venue. Delightful staff. Hard to go wrong here although the lemon sorbet accompaniment with the Harpuka was a little startling … Defs not my thing. The desserts were a bit funky too, but I do believe we are spoilt for food in Melbourne. It’s hard to consistently outperform your own benchmark and expectations of an increasingly opinionated public!

Really enjoyed an amazing night at Doot Doot Doot. Our server was very attentive, friendly and took the time to answer our questions and find out more. Was great to see he was honest, well thought out and prepared when answering my questions. Great job!Overall, I really enjoyed all the dishes, with each giving a different unique and unpredictable experience. It was more than just a taste, but truly a remarkable journey of flavours and textures, with twists and turns.Highly recommend anyone going out for more than just food. Thank you to the team and to the chefs crafting such an exquisite experience.

We had a delightful experience at Doot Doot Doot! The dinner was wonderful, and Amanda's attentive service made it even better. Thank you, Amanda, for taking such great care of us. We look forward to returning for another fantastic dining experience.

Why isn't this a 3 hatted restaurant? The food is innovative and delicious. The staff are efficient, knowledgeable, and unobtrusive but ever present. The decor is memorable... a must try on the Penninsula.Revisited April 2024 is this dining experience even getting even better with time?

Jackalope Hotel, 166 Balnarring Rd, Merricks North VIC 3926, Australia•https://dootdootdoot.com.au/•+61 3 5931 2500

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Thankfully Covid Lockdowns appear to be in our past so we ventured to Kirks and were not disappointed.Friendly staff, great view of the bay, wonderful atmosphere and food to die for.The meals were huge, including the Seniors meals (a bargain @$21)Hint: Go the Roast of the Day, magnificent!

The staff were friendlyGreat view of the beach frontThe meal was very nice!Sweet potato fries & the calamari was perfectly cooked and tender! 😋😋

Kirks is an awesome place.The staff are great and the food is awesome.They lack the space that The Royal next door have which means the atmosphere isn’t as buzzing but on its own merit without the comparison, it is a different clientele at Kirks and one the more mature generation enjoy and prefer.Amazing place and in a great location… would be great to see them stay open later in the busy summer months

Very nice atmosphere, even though packed to the rafters. Super friendly staff, and nice range of food. Woodfire pizza's looked good, although we didn't have this time. The ribeye steak may have been a smidge overcooked for my preference, but the service well & truly made up for it, and it was still a great steak. Nice range of co*cktails too. We'll be back again! 😋

Food was good and the staff where really nice and patient with our group.

Service was great friendly and helpful staff. Got the jumbo sea food platter for me and my wife for lunch. The batted fish and Morten Bay bug wasn't crash hot. But the rest of the dish was I went here for lunch. Great view.

Nice place, good food! We had the flathead tails, chicken schnitzel and sticky date pudding with ice-cream, all quite good although the fish might be better grilled than fried.

We visited Kirk on the Esplanade this week.We were very pleasantly surprised with the quality of food ,the amazing service and we will definitely be back.We started with salt and pepper calamari, Oysters natural and Fitzpatrick way,John Dory as a main with chips and salad on the side.They were all delicious,cooked perfectly.The size of the portions were generous and the service was amazing.We were back for another dinner.The food was delicious.Thank you.😘👌

Lunch with friends. Seniors get great deals - on offer is 10% off the main menu items (according to the menu) and their own menu and specials menu. We ordered a chicken caesar salad and my wife ordered the salt and pepper calamari. No 10% off was offered - maybe they thought i was younger than my 71 years. Trainee on duty at the bar was learning the job but doing it well under her mentor. The caesar was excellent but the chicken was a bit dry - one of the drawbacks of using breast fillets. Wine by the glass menu was ignored due to prices and bottles were ordered for our group of 6. Great view - good wine selection and friendly staff.

Delicious food, beautiful setting and the staff were so friendly. They even bought out a kids pack for my 6 yr old who was thrilled!

Great place to chill with delicious food ,fantastic service and very nice ambiance.The Oysters were fantastic- both ways Fitzpatrick's and classic. The fish was very good ( We had Jan Dory).The calamary starter was well cooked and delicious.I had a great main course- a salad with leaves, pear, goat cheese and cranberries and I added a piece of fish, which was perfect, exactly what i wanted.Desserts did not disappoint either. I would definitely recommend to drop by for a good hearty food if you are in Mornington Peninsula.

I'm in love with this restaurant! Their Seafood Plate is a showstopper, featuring a delectable variety of fresh, expertly prepared seafood. The flavorful sauces and perfect accompaniments of fish, salmon, calamari, chips and salad make it a true feast. Visited twice and consistently impressed. Service is attentive and atmosphere is inviting. Highly recommend!

Quality food & a nice view!! My 4th visit, the last was Mar 24.They never failed us!! Lol.This time we ordered the seafood platter combo for 2, which includes a bottle of red wine.We cleaned up the plates😅😋 Hahaha....lol

774 Esplanade, Mornington VIC 3931, Australia•http://www.kirkshotel.com.au/•+61 3 5975 2007

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A cool oasis on a warm day. The massive ceiling fan provided a nice breeze. I tried the ginger beer and it didn’t disappoint! Crisp, strong ginger flavour. Hubs tried the American Pale Ale, which he thought was very floral. For snack we had the cauliflower, which was nice and spicy, plus a bowl of chippies. Heaps of families and friend groups. Great to see dogs welcome. Staff were super friendly!

Had such a great time here yesterday. Beers were on point and the calamari was delicious! The atmosphere was really chill and had a cool vibe going on. Great stuff guys! Will be back for sure!

We had an awesome time at Jetty Road Brewery - we were treated like VIP’s as soon as we walked in! We only popped in for some beers and some food - both of which were excellent! Molly went the extra mile showing us the brewery itself and giving us a mini tour! Now sat back at home enjoying the growler! Excellent 6 stars!!

Be sure to book ahead. I can't believe how busy it got straight after opening!Choice of beers on tap was extensive, I enjoyed the blueberry sour and refreshing ale.Outdoors was fine, lots of shade with those giant umbrellas.For food I highly recommend the beef briscut sandwich... Yum.

A great selection of beers in a lovely venue, with plenty of great food options too. Seating available both indoors and outside, although booking ahead is recommended as it was very busy when we visited. Service was prompt and friendly and would definitely recommend!

Fantastic lunch very well organised team great food options and range of drinks. Can be difficult with large groups on tours but Jetty Road didn’t miss a beat, great service.I would recommend booking on weekends as there very popular.

Beautiful place to visit whilst down at this location, the share plates were generous in size and the food was absolutely delicious. We had a bit of everything and it was all standout, I don't think I can pick just one. The drinks were all great!Even had a play area outside for kids.Only thing that could improve was staff attentiveness, front of house was amazing however other staff were abrupt and not as friendly (however it was a hot day and extremely busy so I do think they deserve some lenience).

Really great venue with a good selection of tap beer and tasty food.Staff were lovely from the friendly greeting to the attentive service. We didn’t have a booking but a table was cleared for us quickly.Garden area for fresh air , or big open spaces for inside dining. We were there on Saturday , there was a two piece band there, not too loud but a nice chill vibe. Room outside for kids to run & play.We really enjoyed our meal. The cauliflower was delicious, as was the chicken and deserts.Looking forward to our next visit.

Such a fantastic venue. Great beers, food and atmosphere. Staff are always friendly and accomodating. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Awesome service, great music and delicious food! The Mango & Pineapple Smoothie Sour is a must! Thanks for having us!

Great experience here. Good food, good drinks, friendly staff, and great atmosphere. Would definitely visit again

Decent beers available at the brewery.Food is good to share rather than a main meal. We liked the zing of the sauce from the Jetty Road Fried Chicken and the Kransky Roll.Extra points for being dog friendly too.

this place was vibing! definitely attracted all the attention as there were plenty of customers coming!definitely call ahead and make a reservation otherwise youll miss out and get turned awaywe didn't have a booking however we were able to take a seat on the "non reserved" bench BUT we had to sit through the scorching hot summer sun!beers were ace! they even have a few varieties of stouts (and i am a stout person) such as their Beeramisu! soooo good!food wise i did feel that there wasn't as much care in the food as they did with the beer. most our dishes were lacking finesse and flavour.. but hey, u are definitely here for the beer!

12-14 Brasser Ave, Dromana VIC 3936, Australia•https://www.jettyroad.com.au/•+61 3 5987 2754

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9/1/2023 Service and food was fantastic, Roast of the day was plated traditionally, not with meat plonked on top of veggies. Pure delight to actually get roasted potatoes as well. Will re visit. Great variety of dishes to choose from.

Wanted to stay at a place with a spa room within a reasonable distance of home so with the help of Google and a disappointment with another place, settled on this one.My initial impression with the room was that it was huge! Much bigger than it needed to be but good if I wanted to entertain.Despite being a Friday night it wasn't excessively noisy. I could hear noise from the bar but it didn't stop me getting to sleep.Room was very well maintained and they've had a renovation recently of a number of rooms as the paint smell was noticeable when I was in the room corridor.Loved it's proximity to a convenience store and the main street of Mornington.Loved the spa, the huge bed, the balcony, rear parking and the convenience of having the breakfast provisions in the cupboard and fridge.Thought the double shower was a great idea although sadly wasn't able to share it. Realised too late that there was a rubber mat in the bathroom cupboard. Could have done with it. I thought the spa should have a granny grab rail on the wall as it would make it safer to use.

Stayed here a couple of weeks ago on a whim. What a wonderful surprise! The rooms are modern and spacious and clean. Toast and cereal provided, tea, coffee and biscuits. We thought being over a pub it might be a bit average. Wrong! Price was very reasonable. We had dinner in the pub, a beautiful feed. Generous serves and a great price. The staff were all lovely. My partner is in a wheelchair and the rooms accommodated him very well. The only negative was they didn't have a shower chair but we managed without a problem. Close to the beach, more specifically the pier as we were there to go squid fishing. Highly recommend staying here!

Walked in and felt I’d chosen the wrong place. Nothing inviting in reception but once you go upstairs the vibe is different.Very modern, comfortable, huge room. Nice balcony area and massive bathroom. Everything you need is there. Super happy with the room.Issue: No soundproofing. Can hear everything from the sports bar below. There were guests who were slamming doors, ruining and yelling in hallways and being very rowdy until early hours of the morning. Nothing we could do but wait for it to stop.Left a bad taste so probably wouldn’t stay again as I really enjoy my sleep but if your tolerance to noise is good then this is for you.

We attended the Morning Hotel for an upstairs function. Really surprised how nice it was up there, especially for the price. The staff was friendly and it was a really great night. There is a great private deck and large function room. Highly recommended.

I only stayed one night but I would definitely book there again. I absolutely loved my stay and there is so much to do just in the one place. Bottle shop incase you just want to drink in your room. There's pokies, kids play area while you eat in the bistro and a cute little sports bar

Blown away with this place would stay again in a heart beat.Had Seniors meal, expecting very small portions. Had roast if the day and it was massive.Highly recommend ..

My partner & I went to the Mornington Hotel tonight (22/10) as we love their roast, especially the cauliflower with white sauce. Unfortunately the lamb was chewy, veggies were hard, you could hardly cut them let alone chew them & no white sauce with the caulifower. Very very disappointed

Lunch here six weekly with group - food goodStaff are amazing and always ready to help. They are very polite

This place has now become our go to for meals to if we don't feel like cooking. The seniors meals are fantastic value for money ($20) and they have a great selection on their menu. Great service from the friendly, professional staff. Well done to the Mornington Hotel

What a delightful place to escape. Ideal for either a night or two on business, a girls weekend away or as I did, on a romantic getaway. Staff were friendly and helpful and attentive to needs, room was comfortable, clean and luxurious and the food at the hotel bistro was nothing short of amazing. Highly recommend this place to one and all. High quality luxury at an affordable price. Great location, excellent amenities and even a playare for kids in the restaurant. We will definitely return.

Great place to go to for lunch or dinner. Service is very good. Rooms are good as well. I will go back again. Customer service is great.Still a great place to eat. Could do with some more young male staff.

The food in the bistro was amazing.The menu is very well priced and the choices are incredible.The staff are very friendly and helpful too.As locals we were very impressed and we will definitely be back soon 😊

During our previous visit, we were disappointed to discover that the self-serve carvery, which we had come to enjoy, had been replaced with a Sunday roast. We were informed at that time that there was a possibility of the carvery being reinstated, which gave us hope. Consequently, prior to embarking on our 45-minute drive to the hotel yesterday, we took the proactive step of contacting your staff by telephone to confirm if the carvery was indeed back. To our delight, we were assured that it had returned.Unfortunately, upon our arrival, we were dismayed to find that the carvery was, in fact, not available as promised. This discrepancy was disheartening, especially after making the effort to double-check beforehand. Seeking resolution, we approached the manager on duty to discuss the matter. Regrettably, her response was lacking in empathy, and she offered no assistance to rectify the situation. Instead, she advised us to submit our complaint via email.As loyal patrons, it is disconcerting to encounter such a lack of consideration and professionalism. We understand that mistakes can happen, but the manager's unsympathetic attitude and failure to address the issue only compounded our disappointment. We believe that exceptional customer service is crucial in maintaining a positive reputation, and we feel let down by the way this matter was handled.We kindly request that appropriate measures be taken to ensure that all staff members, particularly those involved in food service and communication with guests, are well-informed about the differences between a Sunday roast and a carvery.

This beautiful hotel is set in the heart of Mornington the rooms a spotless and very spacious it's a few minutes drive to the beach if you were looking for a quick getaway come down to the Mornington Hotel the staff are friendly and will greet you with a warm smile and a friendly hello so come on down and see for yourself

Misleading customer by asking them to pay for deposit, even after they have fully paid for the room accomodation. We had to provide my Driver's licence, even before I complained about the excessive room price. AVOID THIS HOTEL COMPLETELY.

We went down to the pub for food and the food was amazing but the servers were really rude, both my friend and I are adults but she is very short, and often gets mistaken for being a minor, the lady said rudely “can I help you” when we went to go into the pokies, my friend had her ID and showed it to the lady and she straight up thought it was a fake, we would have understood if she had just asked if she could ask a second opinion on it, she then asked me if I had my ID and I said no I don’t have mine on me and she said she couldn’t let me in and that is completely understandable but she should have handled the situation a lot better and shouldn’t have mistreated my friend just because she looks young and is pretty short.

DECENT HOTEL IN ONE OF THE MAIN STREETS OF MORNINGTONRooms are spacious and there is a sports bar / restaurant on the ground floor.The entry to the hotel rooms is up a fairly steep set of stairs. people with mobility issues can use a lift at the rear of the ground floor restaurant. Parking onsite at either front or rear of complex.

Stayed in a modern, clean deluxe king room with a fantastic bistro downstairs where i enjoyed a beer with my meal. Great menu and food is of quality!! Greay location literally being one street away from the main street of Mornington. Pleaseant stay and would stay again.

We stayed at this hotel. It was a great experience. The room was very spacious and the kids really enjoyed. Only thing was that they did not give us the room even 5 mins earlier than the check in time. Most other hotels give the room if it’s ready even an hour prior to the check in time. But this hotel kept us waiting for 40 mins until 2 pm to give us the keys. It wasn’t a busy time and I think they could have given us the room a bit earlier. Other than that, everything else was perfect. They even had some bread and butter in the fridge for breakfast.

Lovely big room. With everything you needed..check in delayed due to staff shortage..room was very hot and air conditioner didn't seem to be working so had to leave door to corridor open and open windows..good parking..not very noisy on the night I stayed

917 Nepean Hwy, Mornington VIC 3931, Australia•http://morningtonhotel.com.au/•+61 3 8855 2284•Mornington Hotel reservations

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Pretty disappointed with my experience attending this cafe. The venue looks bright and inviting, however my family and I stood around waiting for a table complexly ignored by every wait staff that walked past for about 10 minutes. Only to have another couple be greeted politely and seated… the food was average, nothing exceptional for a $90 breakfast. Eggs Benedict had a very small amount of hollandaise sauce. Coffee was okay, but all in all very average experience definitely won’t be rushing back.

We enjoyed a couple of hours at Waterfront the service was excellent, the beer was cold loved the handled pint glass, local wine was delicious and so was the co*cktail and to top it off we saw a stingray cruising down the boat channel twice!

The food here was delicious and the surroundings lovely but unfortunately the service was abysmal. The waitress was quite rude to the people ahead of us for no good reason and it took almost 30 minutes for them to bring us 2 glasses of wine and we were nearly finished our food. They did not appearing particularly busy but people seemed to be waiting for ages for food and attention. Overall very unprofessional service.

Friendly Service, relaxing setting, and the food was delicious, coffee too.Staying locally for a few days, very highly recommend walking over for a visit.

I’ve been to the Waterfront Cafe on several occasions, sometimes after enjoying a leisurely stroll along the foreshore, watching the pelicans as they glide and dive for fish, before settling down to a tasty cup of Joe ...ahh, their caffeine always hits the spot. I’ve also had several meals, lunch and brunch, with friends. The fish + chips + side salad is lovely, the toasties are yummy, the milkshakes take you back to your childhood days. It’s an ideal spot to sit especially now with the incredible covered pergola that protects you from the searing sun rays, the bitter cold, the intermittent inclement forever changing weather that we, Melbournians, call normal. There are outdoor cafe blinds that don’t restrict the view. The best thing about the location is the views. Sitting there, watching yachts, boats & fishermen + fisherwomen or families come + go on their sea vessels, mostly feeling joyous from a good day out, with the occasional despondent Captain return without a catch of the day, to feed the family. There’s also the chance to dine indoors if you feel a need to escape the fresh air or if it’s too chilly for you. Bathroom facilities available, Sanitiser provider plus the standard CoVid19 check-in page to document your attendance as well as the ScanCode for the tech-savvy visitors

Been here a few timesPrime locationThis time ordered eggs BenedictAwesome chef … looked stunningEggs cooked perfectlyOur waitress was lovelyShe was on her own , little stressed but had a beautiful persona and was attentiveWill be back …

4.5 stars. A treasure found on the waterfront of Westernport Marina. Glass panels separate guests and the beautiful relaxing view of the boats. The food was fantastic! Chicken Parma with chips and salad hit the spot. Parma cooked traditionally, chunky chicken breast, real tomatoes topped with ham and browned cheese. So good. The salad also stood out. Generous portions, and refreshing flavour combos with different salad leaves, some mint and other items. The grilled flathead was fresh and cooked well. Also well portioned and satisfying. For 5 stars, crispy chips and better olives. But overall a great meal and well priced. Will return if in the area. (The Warrangine Park wetlands is nearby and worth a walk. Beautiful)

Now called waterfront cafe. Reasonable meal at good price. A little slow on service but pleasant marina setting. $21 chicken parma very nice.

Slow to take order and then forever to deliver simple breakfast. Some customers left before us. We left after an hour waiting. No apology -instead quite rude as though we were the problem. Never again. Lovely setting. Appalling service. Can't rate the food as it never came.

Westernport Marina, Lot 17 Mullet St, Hastings VIC 3915, Australia•https://www.facebook.com/WaterfrontHastings•+61 493 503 526

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Coffee roaster and cafe with a clear branding and feel. Lots of food, coffee and merch options. Very popular amongst locals it seems. Lots of seating to enjoy the coffee.

Now THAT was an exceptional Single Origin Iced Long Black! And well priced at $5. Cool vibe and brand, good service. I’ll be back anytime I’m down from Sydney.

We only buy coffee beans from here and they are great. I don't actually drink coffee but my partner and friend do and we keep buying it so it must be great. I like that there is a vending machine so when your not open and we run out of coffee it's great to know we can always get some.

Great place for a stop. Excellent coffee; tried the cappuccino and batch brew.Baby chinos with marshmallows kept the kids happy.Chill atmosphere, friendly staff and spotless facilities.

3.7 out of 5. This is a good coffee spot which brightens an otherwise fairly drab light industrial area. It’s a good sized place and well set out. Specialist coffee is the focus here, whether made on site or bought to make your own cup later. The staff were up and about and eager to help today. The brew here is quite tidy and I enjoyed my long black with milk on the side. It’s a good place on what I saw and I’d therefore happily return anytime.

Everytime I visit the Mornington Peninsula, I take some time to visit this coffee roastery. The amazing barista prepared the perfect lattes and creamy light nitro cold brews. This is also my Dad's favorite place to buy his roasted beans for the home espresso machine. Little off the beaten path, but well worth the visit.

I think this is the most friendliest place I have ever been too the staff were so accommodating as we had been sitting at vicroads for so long and it was late in the afternoon and we were looking to get something to eat and the lovely lady was more then happy to help us out and the food was fantastic. Will definitely go there again

Excellent service! Ordered my first bag of ground coffee at 6.30am in the morning and had it delivered by midday! Was not expecting it to be so quick. Thanks again from a very time poor mum!

Lovely coffee place with friendly and knowledgeable staff. One long table and another smaller table to sit down inside with a couple of tables for outside seating. Would have been nice if they had a small breakfast/lunch menu to have with the coffee instead of a couple of pastries.

22 Collins Rd, Dromana VIC 3936, Australia•https://www.littlerebel.com.au/•+61 421 875 772•Little Rebel Coffee Roastery reservations

Rocked up on a busy friday night. Was advised there would be a 45 minute wait. I figure it must be good and decided to wait. Yeah, the burgers were good but not 45 minute wait worthy. The buns were out of the fridge cold. Dont know if that normal.

Absolutly the worst burger and fries I have ever had. I ordered the Lot and it was disgusting. Soggy bun, fell apart. Limp lettuce, bland tomato, greasy as. Simply horrible.Gave it to my dog. Go to southside instead, those guys know how to make a burger