Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Mornington Peninsula

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Updated 05 August 2026

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Morning Sun Vineyard

4.8

4.8 (190)

$A41 to $A100

Winery

Main Ridge

About the restaurant

An intimate and beautiful family-owned Mornington Peninsula winery and restaurant with vineyard views in the heart of premium wine country. Wine and olive oil grown on site, served with Italian-inspired share plates. Sunny terrace in fine weather, cosy cellar room when it’s cold. Estate wines and barbecued quail are specialties. Lunch dishes change seasonally, estate-grown wine tasting all year round.

Top review

Bryn

Dined 1 day ago

Lunch yesterday on a friday was absolutely lovely. Amazing service by Minro and the local Morning Sun pinot noir complimented the meal perfectly!

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Lunch at Morning Sun

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Vineyard Experience Tour

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Wine Tasting Only

Merricks Store

4.7

4.7 (1298)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Merricks

About the restaurant

The Merricks Store is open every day 8.30am - 5pm, and 8.30am - 10pm on Fridays.
We are a vibrant destination frequented by locals and visitors alike - everyone is welcome.

Our talented kitchen team turn the very best of fresh, seasonal ingredients into the most delicious seasonal-inspired country cuisine.

Enjoy breakfast or a long lunch by the open fire or on one of our decks. Select from an extensive range of local wines as well as local beers and cider. An exciting development is that our Bistro is now open for dinner every Friday evening!

BREAKFAST 8:30am - 11am
LUNCH 12pm - 3:30pm
DINNER 5.30pm - 8pm Friday night's only.

Please see our website for more details.

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Deanne

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic food quality and choice. Wine was superb. Staff were welcoming and fun. One of our favourite places

The Kitchen Tootgarook

4.7

4.7 (426)

$A40 and under

Comfort Food

Tootgarook

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Kitchen Tootgarook, your laid back Mornington Peninsula local, just minutes from the beach and nearby Rye Pier, Peninsula Hot Springs and Alba Thermal Springs.

Open 7 days for breakfast and lunch, plus dinner Thursday to Saturday.

Expect seriously delicious plates made with love: our famous Bacon & Salmon Sandwich with mango chutney, loaded smashed avo with house vegan fetta and pomegranate, fresh local Fettuccini Vongole, one the best Chicken Parma's around and plenty of gluten free options. Got dietaries? We’ve got you.

Proper coffee, local wines, beers and cracking cocktails. Bookings highly recommended (especially weekends), or just rock up and grab a spot in our dog friendly courtyard, join the big shared tables, and people watch on Morris Street with live music every weekend.

Come hungry, leave happy, come back tomorrow. You’ll feel like family from hello number 1.

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Melissa

Dined on 7 Aug 2026

Absolutely love this place. The staff are so friendly and personable. The food is amazing, wonderful atmosphere and impeccable service. Wish we lived closer so could go more often. Will be back again next year after our hot springs visit.

Apple Espresso @Tully's

4.6

4.6 (109)

$A40 and under

Café

Mornington

About the restaurant

Apple Espresso pays homage to our love for food. Enjoy our local vibrant atmosphere. We combine farm-fresh ingredients, old family recipes and homestyle cooking. Apple Espresso is an Italian home away from home. Our menu is made with a love of great food that feeds the soul. We’ve rounded it out with top-shelf Gigante espresso coffee and a handpicked selection of beer and wines. You can feel the laughter and warmth here at Apple Espresso. It’s the perfect place to meet, eat and relax by the fire. Our talented chefs are always finding new ways to use the delicious, farm-fresh local ingredients that Tully’s is famous for. You’ll find traditional Italian food front-and-centre, but we love variety and our menu changes seasonally. You’ll always find plenty of vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options.

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MichelleGold

Dined on 2 Aug 2026

Delicious food as always! Speedy service too. Only disappointment was my favourite prawn linguini not on the daily specials board!

Hotel Lona Frankston

4.5

4.5 (139)

$A40 and under

Australian

Frankston

About the restaurant

Hotel Lona is a Bar located at 473 Nepean Highway, Frankston, Victoria 3199. Hotel Lona is a popular spot in the Frankston area. Whether you're looking for a light bite or the full foodie experience, explore the dishes at Hotel Lona and enjoy authentic Australian food in Melbourne.

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Kathryn

Dined on 25 Jul 2026

Great staff... very friendly and helpful. Saturday drunch was great value for money. The cocktails weren't too bad considering they were on tap. The pumpkin pizza was really tasty. Being able to book a time between 12 and 4 is great.

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Hotel Lona Bottomless Drunch!

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Night Drunch (Bottomless)

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Happy Hour

Assaggini

4.4

4.4 (769)

$A40 and under

Italian

Mornington

About the restaurant

Assaggini Wine Bar & Restaurant: translating to 'small tastings' in Italian and in true form our menu celebrates modern Italian dining in a contemporary, intimate setting just off Main St, Mornington.

Our menu has a focus on homemade pasta, fresh local produce and is matched with our extensive wine and cocktail list featuring vino from vineyards near and far. If wine is not your thing, choose from our exciting cocktail list of favourites and ones you've just go to try!

Assaggini also has a dedicated plant based menu suitable for vegetarian & vegan guests.

Our team looking forwar to welcoming you very soon!

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Kate

Dined 2 days ago

Another fabulous meal at Assagini! The crudo was a standout plus the green salad had both radicchio and witlof was a delightful surprise. I always love the extensive list of non alcoholic options to start and then a glass of wine with the meal. Kerry looked after us with her uber professional and friendly service. A Mornington institution that never disappoints. A great vibe and a great menu

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CHEF’S TASTING MENU

The Pig & Whistle Tavern Main Ridge

4.4

4.4 (75)

$A41 to $A100

British

Main Ridge

About the restaurant

The Pig & Whistle Tavern is a Pub on The Mornington Peninsula, offering a warm hospitality experience with the best British cuisine alongside Australian pub classics.

We are also a multi-entertainment venue that hosts a diverse array of live concerts, festivals, arts activities & workshops within our beautiful gardens and newly transformed machinery shed known as 'The Shed Theatre'.

Live Concerts, music, cabaret, comedy, burlesque and more are just some of the entertainment and activities planned for the space during 2025-2026.

Whether it is to come and enjoy the family friendly atmosphere with kids playground, dining in our tavern, ploughman's board picnics, beautiful views, strolling around our gardens, live music or theatre, The Pig & Whistle has something for everyone. It's a destination you must visit.

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Samuel

Dined 6 days ago

Great place and friendly staff food is also amazing

T'Gallant Vineyard

4.4

4.4 (323)

$A41 to $A100

Australian

Main Ridge

About the restaurant

" Weekend Lunch Bookings Available only at (11-12 to 2pm) or (2:30pm) respectively"
Inspired by Italy, and firmly rooted in the Mornington Peninsula, come and experience our fresh and food-friendly wines and fun and vibrant new menu.
We accept walk ins however we do recommend booking to ensure your spot. Large groups of 13 or more are required to book directly with the restaurant at info@tgallantvineyard.com.au

La Baracca - a fun and bright dining room overlooking the garden & Vineyard

Spuntino Bar - an open-air patio style bar with both high and low tables accommodating all sorts of group sizes.

Cantina Felice - A beautiful and quiet dining room accommodating our smaller intimate bookings and walk ins.

Outdoor tables - Communal, bench style seating overlooking the vineyards - open to the elements & umbrellas provided. These tables unable to be reserved due to varying weather conditions and are walk in on a first come first served basis.

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Lauren

Dined 1 day ago

Was a lovely experience with the lunch special such great value. Food and wine were wonderful

Red Hill Estate

4.4

4.4 (187)

$A41 to $A100

Winery

Main Ridge

About the restaurant

Red Hill Estate : a destination not to be missed on the Mornington Peninsula - turning your small moments into unforgettable ones.

Drawing inspiration from the Fabrizio family's wine odyssey, which began in Torino de Sangro—a town nestled between the mountains and the sea in Italy's Abruzzo region— the maritime-influenced slopes of the Mornington Peninsula hinterland are home to the iconic Red Hill Estate; a new venue sparks the beginning of a new chapter, offering food and wine experiences in a relaxed dining area with views of the kitchen garden and olive trees.

Restaurant bookings are available at 11:45am, 12:00pm, 12:15pm or 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 2:30pm for a duration of two hours.
Wine Experience bookings are available at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm for a duration of 45 minutes.

Walk-ins are welcome but bookings are recommended. For groups larger than 20 guests or function enquiries please email info@redhillestate.com.au.

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Ann-Marie

Dined 2 days ago

Ceviche octopus and GF pizza was delicious, one of the best we’ve had. Pair this with a glass of rose and you have the perfect lunch.

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Restaurant | A La Carte Dining

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Wine Experience | Standard

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Wine Experience | Premium

Crackerjack Beachfront

4.3

4.3 (430)

$A40 and under

Café

Seaford

About the restaurant

Crackerjack beachfront is situated right on the beach between Seaford & Carrum. It pairs award winning architecture with relaxed quality dining, offering unobstructed, spectacular views of port Phillip bay from every window. We are pet friendly on the deck, so please bring your pet along with you to enjoy the fresh air & tasty food from our choicest menu.

Crackerjack offers a fresh, locally sourced menu, matched with celebrated local & international wines. Run by a tight knit team, come in today to unwind with a coffee or a cocktail, savour dishes from our carefully selected new menu, & don't forget to try some of our amazing homemade desserts.

We offer breakfast & lunch from Tuesday through to Sunday & dinners on Friday & Saturday. We have an updated menu with freshly introduced dishes that caters for all appetites.We are closed for dinner over the winter months, however, are happy to host your special occasion. Don't forget to book in advance to secure your date.

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Michael

Dined on 5 Aug 2026

Food was very good and service was prompt and efficient.

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BREAKFAST MENU | Wed - Sun 9:00am – 11:00am

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LUNCH MENU | Wed - Sun 11:00am – 2:30pm

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DINNER MENU | Fri & Sat 6:00pm – 8:30pm

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