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With a distinctly Mediterranean feel to the coastline it is little wonder that the restaurant and café scene on the Mornington Peninsula is thriving. The picturesque coastal and rural scenery provides a perfect backdrop to enjoy local cuisine. Take in picturesque views over the vines or over the sea. Snuggle up with a hearty soup by a cosy open fire in winter, or relax in the summer sunshine while enjoying casual platters al fresco.
Wander the coast of Port Phillip Bay from Frankston to Sorrento and discover a unique café culture with a multitude of bustling cafes and casual dining choices. Explore the fringes of Westernport Bay from Hastings to Cape Schanck to discover even more. Freshly cooked fish and chips by the beach, homemade gourmet pies in the hills, and delicious cakes or biscuits for a traditional morning or afternoon tea.
It is not surprising that a number of high profile Melbourne chefs have discovered the delights of the Mornington Peninsula and have made this wonderful region their home. Their flair and personality brings passion to the dining experience. Enjoy local produce as it is taken from harvest to table and matched with exceptional local wines in stylish winery restaurants, elegant fine dining venues and vibrant hotel bistros.
All day breakfasts, long lingering lunches and sumptuous dinners await. Take the plunge to rejuvenate and revitalise. Be creative and join a cooking class. Plan a picnic. Explore the numerous cellar door experiences and indulge in a platter of prawns, tapas, or local cheeses.
Look for the MPGourmet logo as you explore the best gourmet dining the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.
Find out more...
Restaurant Guide 
Gourmet Reviews
MPGourmet Profiles
Gourmet Awards
MPGourmet Chefs Table Event July 2007  MPGourmet Food Trail Map 2009 MPGourmet Dining Guide - Winter 2009
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Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens |
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Home to Australia's oldest & largest hedge maze, the fully licensed Ashcombe café overlooks 25 acres of picturesque gardens. Sample local wines, a Maze Keepers platter, or an Ashcombe... |
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Bamboo Restaurant |
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Restaurant
local produce twisted with flavours from morocco to vietnam |
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Barmah Park Wines |
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Barmah Park vineyard and café sits at the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula's gourmet food and wine region, only minutes away from Mornington's main street and foreshore. Our casu... |
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big blue backyard - hideaways & kitchen |
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Paul & Lisa Dempsey offer luxurious bed and breakfast hideaways and an inspiring catering service located at beautiful St. Andrews Beach. |
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Blue Mini Cafe |
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"BMC is great casual food and drink"
Cafe-Restaurant-Lounge Bar-Catering |
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Cafe at Tuerong |
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Brasserie/restaurant |
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Cafe Jett |
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Licenced café/brasserie. Various products |
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Cape Schanck Lightstation |
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Set amidst the glorious Cape Schanck National Park, the Cape Schanck Lighthouse is a perfect location for a picnic. The "Lightkeepers selection" is a gourmet picnic that will tan... |
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Darling Park Winery |
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Every weekend at Darling Park's beautiful cellar door we offer wine tastings and our 20-kilometre grazing platter. We're child friendly too, and welcome picnickers in our charming vineyard. |
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Elixir Cafe & Catering |
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Elixir Café is a licenced cafe located at the Tyabb Packing House Antiques Centre. Elixir has a breakfast, brunch and lunch menu using locally grown and organic produce wherever pos... |
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Five Sons Estate |
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Enjoy the wonderful ambience of our deck or relax in our function/dining room. Local food and wine is available weekends, public holidays and every day in January. |
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Flinders Hotel |
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Hotel - fine dining |
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Georges Boutique B&B and Culinary Retreat |
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Perfectly located overlooking Port Phillip Bay and in the middle of Mornington Peninsula's breathtaking wine region, George's redefines the B&B experience and introduces a unique Australian ... |
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Goldrim Food Service |
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Cafe. Wholesale food & catering suppliers |
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Heronswood Cafe & Diggers Club |
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Be spoilt at Heronswood Café where fresh seasonal produce and garden grown heirloom vegetables are featured on our changing menu and served in Australia's only thatched roof café. ... |
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Hickinbotham of Dromana |
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Hickinbotham is a small family run winery & cafe with a Cellar Door showcasing wines made using minimal preservatives and organic principles alongside strawberry and cherry elixir... |
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Jill's at Moorooduc Estate |
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Jill's at Moorooduc Estate, overlooking the vines & valley of Moorooduc, showcases local, organic and seasonal food. The tapas style 'tastes' menu matched to our own Moorooduc Estate w... |
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La Petanque Restaurant |
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2009 winner Best European Restaurant, La Petanque, surrounded by vineyards, rose gardens and olive groves is perfect place to relax. Talented Chef, Simon Buckley is creating dishes with fla... |
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Lindenderry at Red Hill |
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Lindenderry at Red Hill is one of Victoria's premier luxury country house hotels. The critically accliamed Linden Tree restaurant overlooks 10 acres of vines, showcasing local, s... |
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Loquat |
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Marine Tavern |
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Max's at Red Hill Estate |
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Max’s at Red Hill Estate enjoys an enviable position as the pioneer of winery restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula, with the added draw card of a premier scenic location. With rolling s... |
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McClelland Gallery Cafe |
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The McClelland Gallery Cafe provides a fine seasonal menu with daily specials. Come and experience our exceptional arts, food and service. We also cater for functions after hours, especiall... |
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Merricks General Store |
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In 2008 Merricks General Store has become the cellar door for Elgee Park, Baillieu Vineya... |
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Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove |
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At Montalto we believe that wine and food should taste of itself, and be the best possible expression of the vintage or season. This ‘estate to plate’ philosphy runs through everythi... |
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Old Cinema Restaurant |
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Pelican Pantry |
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"A great place to meet.............. a great place to eat!" Pelican Pantry is made up of students and full time employees that work together to provide friendly and knowled... |
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Peninsula Hot Springs Bathe Cafe |
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Bathing in thermal mineral spring pools, the gentle touch of massage and rolling grass covered hills set the scene for the Bathe Café. The taste of relaxation and wellbeing. Fresh juices,... |
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Peppers at Moonah Links |
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Pier 10 |
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Platters Restaurant & Deck |
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Tues - Fri lunch and dinner
Sat & Sun breakfast, lunch and dinner |
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Red Hill Bakery |
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Bakers of the original Red Hill Wine Bread. Cafe
Also at Flinders...Red Hill BaKer at Flinders... 37 Cook Street,Flinders...
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Red Hill Brewery |
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Red Hill Brewery produces boutique, microbrewed, fine ales. The hops grown on the property impart unique, fresh flaours to the ales. Nestled in a peaceful bush setting, you can taste the range o... |
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Rye Pier Restaurant |
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Salix Restaurant |
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Salix offers a true hospitality experience in a spectacular glass fronted space overlooking our vineyard and the wooded hills beyond. enjoy a modern seasonal menu sourced from local an... |
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Stillwater at Crittenden |
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Stillwater has a wonderfully contemporary feel throughout with views from every table, modern furnishing, quality glassware and cutlery and innovative Australian cuisine. With credits such as pe... |
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Stringers Store Sorrento |
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Charming 100 year old limestone retail outlet in the main street of Sorrento. Stocking the best of international, Australian and Mornington Peninsula produce and a comprehensive selection of win... |
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Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm |
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Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm is Australia's largest strawberry producer. This third generation family owned property is nestled in the beautiful hinterland of Victoria’s Mornington Pen... |
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Table Matters at Morning Star |
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Morning Star Estate, the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. Set amidst 22 acres of exquisite gardens and 30 acres of vines, this century old mansion enjoys unparalleled panoramic views o... |
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Ten Minutes by Tractor Wine Co |
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In our restaurant, chef Stuart Bell produces outstanding dishes, using high quality, local produce, including herbs, salads and vegetables from our ... |
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The Long Table Bar & Dining Room |
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The Long Table restaurant embraces seasonal produce to showcase regional cuisine alongside the Peninsula's best wines. Using local growers & producers and a frequently changing menu, the Lon... |
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The Red Hill Kitchen |
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The Red Hill Kitchen-Baked Goods and Provisions
A Range of Hand-made Take-Home Gourmet Foods made using our own garden produce,local producers and organic and free-range prod. if poss. |
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The Rocks Mornington |
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Situated right on the water's edge overlooking Mornington Harbour, The Rocks Mornington is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering both a restaurant and café environm... |
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The Tasting Station |
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Your complete Mornington Peninsula gourmet experience! With regional gourmet food & wine, gift hampers, complimentary tasting & licensed cafe all set in a friendly & relaxed at... |
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Three Palms |
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Topez Liqueurs, Chocolates & Ice Creamery |
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Tulsi Indian Restaurant |
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Indian restaurant |
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Two Buoys |
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Winner of the coveted title 'Best Cafe Restaurant' in Australia, Two Buoys of Dromana is the place to be! Come and experience exotic tapas from afar, drink a fine drop from the bar or indu... |
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Veraison at Bluestone Lane |
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Verde Restaurant |
This bright, spacious restaurant provides a variety of dining options for both... |
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Vines of Red Hill |
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A 20 acre hilltop property in the heart of the peninsula. Tuscan style restaurant & terrace overlooking the vineyard, lake and newly completed boutique accommodation. Seasonal menus feature ... |
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VisitVineyards.com |
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VisitVineyards.com - Australia's most comprehensive wine and food explorers' guide. Featuring the the fabulous Mornington Peninsula as our premier region in Australia, our Member Benefits progra... |
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Woodman Estate |
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Dining at Woodman Estate is a gourmet extravaganza. Enjoy formal dining, the elegant a la carte brasserie or a casual meal on the veranda. Head Chef David Sarfaty brings a new level of... |
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