Perlanegra’s guidebook
My favourite restaurants
The Mornington Peninsula is full of great wineries, restaurants and cafes. You are spoilt for choice but we will try to set you in the right direction. Rather than rate them, we will list according to area.
Fine dining in a modern up market setting
Executive Chef Josh Pelham and his staff take pride in showcasing the food and wine which has been shaped by the seas and soils of the region, while treating you to one of the finest culinary experiences on the Mornington Peninsula.
Cape Restaurant
Trent Jones DriveFine dining in a modern up market setting
Executive Chef Josh Pelham and his staff take pride in showcasing the food and wine which has been shaped by the seas and soils of the region, while treating you to one of the finest culinary experiences on the Mornington Peninsula.
Mantellina offers a relaxed, family-friendly, cafe experience with an Italian-influenced menu including light snacks, stone-baked pizza and a la carte all-day dining. Situated on the ground floor of RACV Resort building. Book in advance when dining over the weekend.
Mantellina
Trent Jones DriveMantellina offers a relaxed, family-friendly, cafe experience with an Italian-influenced menu including light snacks, stone-baked pizza and a la carte all-day dining. Situated on the ground floor of RACV Resort building. Book in advance when dining over the weekend.
Portsea Hotel located on the Port Phillip Bay Coastline is the most picturesque hotel on the Mornington Peninsula.
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Portsea Hotel
3746 Point Nepean RdPortsea Hotel located on the Port Phillip Bay Coastline is the most picturesque hotel on the Mornington Peninsula.
Recently re-named The Deck, offering consistently good food in a relaxed environment with great local wines
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Flinders Hotel
Wood StreetRecently re-named The Deck, offering consistently good food in a relaxed environment with great local wines
High class fare and lovely location at coastal Flinders. Experienced chef acclaimed by critics.
Cook & Norman Trattoria
52 Cook StHigh class fare and lovely location at coastal Flinders. Experienced chef acclaimed by critics.
Delicious food, great service and the most comprehensive wine list you will find anywhere.
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Village Cafe & Wine Bar Flinders
49 Cook StDelicious food, great service and the most comprehensive wine list you will find anywhere.
What a great place to dine. Sitting on the verandah in McRae overlooking the bay watching the ships go by. Very relaxed menu and excellent service.
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Mr Curtis
42 Lochiel AveWhat a great place to dine. Sitting on the verandah in McRae overlooking the bay watching the ships go by. Very relaxed menu and excellent service.
Alatonero
671 Point Nepean RdModern greek food on the water's edge. Heaven.
Greek food with a modern twist. Situated a short stroll across to the beach in Rosebud.
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The Pier Cafe
889 Point Nepean RdGreek food with a modern twist. Situated a short stroll across to the beach in Rosebud.
Right on the water at Sorrento, this lovely building houses a quality dining experience.
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The Baths Sorrento
3278 Point Nepean RdRight on the water at Sorrento, this lovely building houses a quality dining experience.
Very highly sought after dining experience. Make sure you plan well ahead and book your reservation.
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Petit Tracteur
1208 Mornington-Flinders RdVery highly sought after dining experience. Make sure you plan well ahead and book your reservation.
Breakfast, light meals and excellent coffee. Great place to meet up with friends or just sit and take in the atmosphere.
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Merchant & Maker
675 Point Nepean RdBreakfast, light meals and excellent coffee. Great place to meet up with friends or just sit and take in the atmosphere.
Yummy breakfast and light meals in this very special cafe. Best tea cups in the world! Meet friends or just read a book then wander across to the beach.
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Lilo Cafe
725 EsplanadeYummy breakfast and light meals in this very special cafe. Best tea cups in the world! Meet friends or just read a book then wander across to the beach.
Very relaxed way to dine. Simple fare in a cosy environment. Have live music regularly.
Swordfish Wine Bar & Tapas
174 Main StVery relaxed way to dine. Simple fare in a cosy environment. Have live music regularly.
Brand new restaurant right in the heart of Boneo Park Equestrian Centre. Great food, simple modern, with a view of events and remarkable wetlands. Very friendly staff.
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Arilla
312 Boneo RdBrand new restaurant right in the heart of Boneo Park Equestrian Centre. Great food, simple modern, with a view of events and remarkable wetlands. Very friendly staff.
Wineries / Food
Renowned for their outstanding wines, the winemakers of the Mornington Peninsula produce signature white and red wines. Pinot Noir is a specialty but their whites are world class as well.
A good number also have great dining. Check out the Vignerons Association for a more comprehensive list at mpva.com.au/wineries. There is also an app for iOS devices - MP Wineries
Yabby Lake Winery
86-112 Tuerong RdFood & wine you don't want to miss.
No better place for that special occasion. Fine dining at its best.
Don't forget to check out the Sculpture Park while you are there.
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Pt. Leo Estate
3649 Frankston - Flinders RdNo better place for that special occasion. Fine dining at its best.
Don't forget to check out the Sculpture Park while you are there.
A very unique experience with tastings of beers and ciders alongside tapas style meals - all set inside a former horse-racing facility.
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St Andrews Beach Brewery
160 Sandy RdA very unique experience with tastings of beers and ciders alongside tapas style meals - all set inside a former horse-racing facility.
Montalto Restaurant
33 Shoreham RdPolperro Winery
150 Red Hill RdFoxeys Hangout
795 White Hill RdNazaaray Estate Winery
266 Meakins RdTen Minutes by Tractor Cellar Door & Terrace
1333 Mornington-Flinders RdRed Hill Estate
53 Shoreham RdParinga Estate
44 Paringa RoadParadigm Hill
26 Merricks RdDromana Estate Winery
555 Old Moorooduc RdThings to See & Do
You need a lot of time to see everything there is to see on the Mornington Peninsula, but here is a selection.
Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park
3649 Frankston - Flinders RdAn unique experience in this amazing garden
Ultimate experience with breathtaking views over Dromana and the bay. Very safe and a fabulous family experience for locals and visitors alike.
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Arthurs Seat Eagle
1085 Arthurs Seat RdUltimate experience with breathtaking views over Dromana and the bay. Very safe and a fabulous family experience for locals and visitors alike.
Fund and adventure for everyone - not just children. Situated right next door to the Eagle chairlift, spend the day at Arthur's seat
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Enchanted Adventure Garden
55 Purves RdFund and adventure for everyone - not just children. Situated right next door to the Eagle chairlift, spend the day at Arthur's seat
One of the most popular tourist destinations on the Peninsula - with hot springs, massage treatments and all things pampering.
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Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnOne of the most popular tourist destinations on the Peninsula - with hot springs, massage treatments and all things pampering.
There are bay and ocean beaches available for beach lovers. However, some ocean back beaches can be dangerous with strong rips, so it is advised to swim only at beaches that are patrolled by surf lifesavers and be sure to swim between the flags.
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Shoreham Beach
18 Beach RoadThere are bay and ocean beaches available for beach lovers. However, some ocean back beaches can be dangerous with strong rips, so it is advised to swim only at beaches that are patrolled by surf lifesavers and be sure to swim between the flags.
Golf Courses
The Mornington Peninsula has the most dense grouping of quality golf courses in Australia. Both private and public courses have meticulous fairways and manicured greens for the serious and casual golfer.
You won't get any better than this picturesque and challenging course.
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RACV Cape Schanck Golf Course & Shop
Trent Jones DriveYou won't get any better than this picturesque and challenging course.
Eagle Ridge Golf Course
215 Browns RoadPrivate course with three very different courses that will challenge you and provide stunning views, lawn-like fairways and manicured greens.
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The National Golf Club
Private course with three very different courses that will challenge you and provide stunning views, lawn-like fairways and manicured greens.
The Dunes Golf Links
335 Browns RdSt Andrews Beach Golf Course
209 Sandy RdPortsea Golf Club
46 London Bridge RdFlinders Golf Club
Bass StreetRight on the water in picturesque Flinders
Rosebud Country Club
207 Boneo RdBay Views Golf Course
Elizabeth DriveCentenary Park Golf Course
McClelland DriveSafety Beach Golf Club
10B Country Club DrPeninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club (North)
211-279 Skye RdNewly redesigned and a contemporary new club house.
Sorrento Golf Club
18 Langford RdMornington Golf Club
Tallis DriveChallenging course with amazing views.
Mount Martha Public Golf Course
275 Forest Dr