Victoria, Australia Food Guide: 10 Australian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Flinders

January 26, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Find out what Australian restaurants to try in Flinders including Georgie Bass Cafe & Cookery, The Deck Bar & Bistro, The Flinders Golf Club, Ten Minutes by Tractor Restaurant, Pier 10, Max's at Red Hill Estate, Montalto Restaurant, Paringa Estate, TGallant, Polperro Restaurant
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10. Polperro Restaurant

150 Red Hill Rd, Red Hill, Victoria 3937 Australia Australian, Wine Bar, Contemporary Dinner, Lunch, Drinks Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Accepts Credit Cards, Ta [email protected] +61 3 5989 2471 http://www.polperrowines.com.au/restaurant/
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4 based on 386 reviews

Polperro Restaurant

Polperro is nestled among the vines and shaded by ancient Angophora trees on a stunning 25 acre property in the heart of the famous wine region Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula. Our aim is to create a synergy between the vineyard and kitchen, and incorporat

Reviewed By brettnjess

My husband took me to Polperro Restaurant for lunch on my birthday... we were overwhelmed by the winery grounds, loved seeing the veggie garden at the front of the Restaurant building, brilliant idea of using local produce, can’t be as fresh as picking produce from the winery veggie garden. We decided on the tour menu, small selection of dishes. $90 per person food only and with matching wines, $150 per person. We thoroughly enjoyed the food there. The outlook from the restaurant wasn’t bad either. I believe that if you book prior to 12:30pm seating, you have a 2 hour seating. After that, you can stay longer than 2 hours. If you eat outside (unless it is over the busy summer period), you have a smaller menu to choose from. Staff were friendly. We did find the restaurant got a bit noisy when it was nearly full. Apart from that, we enjoyed the food and wine at Polperro Restaurant.

9. TGallant

1385 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge, Victoria 3928 Australia Pizza, Wine Bar, Italian, Australian Lunch, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Table Service, Live Music +61 3 5931 1300 http://www.tgallant.com.au
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4 based on 166 reviews

TGallant

Open seven days a week, the T’Gallant Cellar Door and Spuntino Bar – the home of Pinot Grigio in Australia - is nestled amongst the rolling hills of Main Ridge on the Mornington Peninsula. Drop in for a tasting or grab a table in our large outdoor piazza

Reviewed By HamptonHampers

Shared tables in gorgeous shady surroundings, with gentle live music floating across the chatter of other diners. We were a party of eleven and enjoyed pizzas, charcuterie, cheeses, and a rather delicious red capsicum hummus. Tiramisu was creamy and excellent and chocolate brownies were huge!Hi there,Thanks for your great review of our pizzeria. We like to think our desserts are the unsung heroes of our menu - glad you agree too! We hope to see you again.CheersThe T'Gallant Team

8. Paringa Estate

44 Paringa Rd, Red Hill, Victoria 2720 Australia Australian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +61 3 5989 2669 http://www.paringaestate.com.au
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4 based on 389 reviews

Paringa Estate

This Is A Winery With A Fine Dining Restaurant

Reviewed By gwegwy

We were getting together with friends for Sunday lunch and they suggested Paringa Estate. On our last visit with other friends, the service had been very ordinary so we were hoping for a better result this time. Being the weekend, there were only two offerings - the 4-course "Inspiration" and the 6-course "Experience". We opted for the Inspiration with Regional Matching ie pairing with local wines at a hearty $150 a head. Splurgers could wipe out $240 a head for the Experience with International Matching but we agreed that 4 courses would be plenty.Unlike our last visit, the service this time was very good and we were quickly furnished with menus, sparkling water and cocktails. Sarah ? and Joel were friendly and attentive throughout the lunch and provided comprehensive descriptions of each course and wine pairing.Having sworn to never go near sea urchin again, I was nervous about the mousse which accompanied the Paringa version of "Surf and Turf". However, it was a wonderful first course and followed on nicely from the complimentary Vegemite scrolls and Devils on Horseback which we enjoyed with our cocktails. The Quealy Friulano was a perfect first course match so we were off to a great start.The second-course barramundi and the third-course Paringa version of coq au vin were equally excellent as were the 2011 and 2016 Paringa Pinot noir respective pairings. I wouldn't have considered a pinot with barramundi but it worked well. The dessert course was also particularly good but I think I may have offended Joel by describing the Cinq a Sept Vermouth Pinot Noir as, basically, Campari and soda and suggesting that it wasn't a good match. Anyhow, the other three disagreed with me about the pairing so what would I know ? (I stick by the Campari reference especially given that this wine is served with a soda top-up).We were too full to agree to the optional cheese course ($20 each) but one of us ordered one course knowing that we'd all have a bit of it and, sure enough, we did. It was okay but I'm glad we didn't have one each. Coffee and a glass of the excellent Paringa shiraz rounded out a wonderful lunch. As somewhere for a special occasion splurge, this place is ideal but I think we'll stick the mid-week a la carte offering for future visits. The bill came to $174 each. Having returned from a few days in Canberra last week, it was interesting to do a comparison with the equally great meal we enjoyed at the Tipsy Bull restaurant in Braddon. Five beautiful courses which we chose from an extensive array of options, great cocktails and plenty of wine, excellent service and a lively atmosphere at a cost of $140 each.Thank you so much for taking the time to make a review. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

7. Montalto Restaurant

33 Shoreham Rd Red Hill South, Red Hill, Victoria 3937 Australia Australian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +61 3 5989 8412 http://montalto.com.au
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4 based on 767 reviews

Montalto Restaurant

Montalto Restaurant is the highlight of any visit to Montalto estate. We’ve been awarded 15 Good Food Chef’s Hats since opening in 2002, and offer a warm and relaxing dining experience with seasonal local and estate-grown produce, cooked on our wood fire

Reviewed By scolgin

Okay, in the interest of full disclosure -- our friends own this place. So we were greeted and got a bit of the VIP treatment. But BOY, I would come here all the time even if I didn't know the family. We ate in the Piazza, the food was fantastic -- including the best pizzas we had in Australia. The wines are truly world class, especially the delicious pinots. And the grounds are just stunning, with all the sculptures and the water feature. Highly rated, wish we could've tried the chef's tasting menu in the main restaurant. You reading this... GO, now!

6. Max's at Red Hill Estate

53 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill, Victoria 3937 Australia Australian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Highchairs Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +61 3 5931 0177 http://www.maxsrestaurant.com.au
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4 based on 346 reviews

Max's at Red Hill Estate

Max’s at Red Hill Estate sits high on a hill in the beautiful hinterland of the Mornington Peninsula, with breathtaking panoramic views over precision planted vines to Westernport Bay and Philip Island.Max’s Restaurant offers an award winning modern Austr

Reviewed By paulhY2883SQ

Visited Max's for lunch after quite some break. Loved it. Food was excellent, wine delish and service was relaxed, friendly and professional. We had oysters, scallops, crayfish, venison and braised daikon washed down with a wonderful Red Hill Estate Merricks Grove chardonnay. The cherry balsamic was also truly amazing.And the view is the best on the Peninsula.Highly recommend.

5. Pier 10

10 Shoreham Road, Red Hill, Victoria Australia Australian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +61 3 5989 8848 http://www.pier10wine.com.au/
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4 based on 171 reviews

Pier 10

Reviewed By Tidak69

I used to love this restaurant. Sadly, I shall not be returning. Last night 23 March, we went for a romantic dinner. We were not told there was a wedding on in the main restaurant, and so we were seated in the cellar door section. Then the food...the entree was fine. But the main (duo of lamb) was simply revolting. The lamb cutlet was over cooked, the green beans were undercooked and cold (as was the 2-day leftover potato), and I’m still trying to work out what the hell that square deep-fried blob of ‘pulled lamb’ was. Yuck!! Needless to say we didn’t stay for dessert. The waiter (who was excellent) asked if we’d like to leave a tip. Here’s a tip....employ a decent chef and set some dress standards. I don’t know about other people, but when I go out to a restaurant, I don’t wear thongs and a ‘flanny’ shirt, nor do I wear a baseball cap at the table or bring my child to dinner wearing pj’s.

4. Ten Minutes by Tractor Restaurant

1333 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge, Victoria 3928 Australia Australian Lunch, Dinner Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +61 3 5989 6080 http://www.tenminutesbytractor.com.au/
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4 based on 651 reviews

Ten Minutes by Tractor Restaurant

Our restaurant is temporarily closed due to a fire in our old Tractor shed next door which occurred in February 2018. We hope to reopen early in the new year.

Reviewed By brassert

Four of us had lunch, al la carte, the service was smooth and the food good but a few wobbles... Long wait between courses and my dish of snapper was overly salty (and i often add salt!) but amuse bouchée and palate cleansers were good. Highlight was Harry's blackberries... Superb

3. The Flinders Golf Club

1 Bass St, Flinders, Victoria 3929 Australia Australian, Cafe, Seafood Seating, Reservations [email protected] +61 3 5989 0583 http://www.flindersgolfclub.com.au/welcome/index.mhtml
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4 based on 18 reviews

The Flinders Golf Club

Reviewed By Greg D

Had a great morning frustrating myself playing golf with my son an Two junior members a great day. Had lunch in the club house a buffet at a very reasonable price Roast beef Ham and Smoked salmon roast potatoes and 3 different salads rounded of a great morning.

2. The Deck Bar & Bistro

Corner Cook & Wood Streets Flinders Hotel, Flinders, Victoria 3929 Australia Bar, Pub, Australian, Gastropub Dinner, Brunch, Lunch, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Accepts Credit Cards, Table [email protected] +61 3 5989 0201 http://www.flindershotel.com.au/the-deck
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3 based on 353 reviews

The Deck Bar & Bistro

The Deck Bar & Bistro, offers indoor and outdoor dining at the Flinders Hotel, situated in the heart of Flinders village. Open 7 days per week, for lunch and dinner, the relaxed, casual atmosphere is the perfect place to meet friends or dine with family.

Reviewed By hugosampson

We had a delicious 3 course feast and this place is much more than a pub. The mains were absolutely delicious (Barramundi & Seafood linguini) and was nicely bookended with entree and dessert. Great local wine list, although plenty of other options and a warm friendly environment. Worth it if you’re visiting.Thanks very much for joining us, for 3 courses - WOW!Seafood linguni is a staple on the menu for many years now, with the Barramundi a popular choice from the current selection. Appreciate the positive comments from your experience in The Deck.

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1. Georgie Bass Cafe & Cookery

30 Cook Street, Flinders, Victoria 3929 Australia Cafe, Australian Brunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcoho [email protected] +61 3 5989 0201 http://www.georgiebass.com.au/
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4 based on 104 reviews

Georgie Bass Cafe & Cookery

Georgie Bass Cafe & Cookery is all about fresh, regionally sourced food inspired by our own herb and vegetable patch. Boasting an 'all day brekky' menu, the Cafe is open daily and is serving up some fine fare with a healthy twist. Georgie Bass is also run

Reviewed By TwoSheds57

4.2I clearly haven’t got out enough. We found ourselves in Flinders on the shores of WesternPort. It’s such a lovely sleepy little village here. There’s a bit of class on show. This is a gem of a cafe. It would be very at home anywhere in hipsterville Melbourne. It’s a cracker. A smart, bright and very nicely fitted out modern cafe. It’s really impressive inside. It also has a gorgeous outside area including one of those beautiful covered areas with an ornamental grapevine on it. You can’t fault the style. It’s a comfy cafe whether cool or hot. We arrived at 2.25pm, 5 minutes before closing time on a Monday. They could have easily invited us to knick off but instead greeted us with a smile and happily served us. My long black was a beauty, my partner’s flat white “magnificent” - a direct quote. I eyed off the coconut tea cake enviously. It looked and tasted excellent. The service from the young server was charming from start to finish. We’d give her an immediate pay rise. We liked the look of the all day brekkie menu and the lunch menu here. We’ll definitely be back.Well, between the "charming" customer service, our "impressive" interior styling, a couple of "magnificent" Commonfolk coffees, an "excellent" sweet treat and an early week visit, it seems like you were pretty happy with everything :)Thank you for taking the time to share in detail your experience of visiting Georgie Bass. We look forward to welcoming you back sooner rather than later, and can highly recommend the chicken tagine off our new menu to keep your insides warm going into the cooler months!

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