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Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door

945 Moorooduc Hwy, Moorooduc VIC 3933, Australia

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Find Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door

945 Moorooduc Hwy, Moorooduc VIC 3933, Australia

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+61 3 5978 8049
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door

Bypass the highway crawl—Barmah Park pairs sharp estate dining with an easygoing country tempo. Wall-to-wall glass frames rows of vines while an open hearth warms the room against the coastal chill. Local diners lean into the flexible two- or three-course menus, highlighting plates like hand-rolled ricotta gnocchi and vegan pumpkin cannelloni. Attentive staff pace out milestone celebrations and quiet tables with steady ease, closing on a cellar door pour or house tiramisu served with dulce de leche ice cream.

  • Vineyard & Hearth Setting: Full-length windows look out over the vines, anchored indoors by a roaring open fireplace on colder days.
  • Flexible Multi-Course Dining: Two- and three-course set menus showcase thoughtful share plates alongside standout creative vegetarian dishes.
  • Celebration-Ready Service: Attentive, non-intrusive floor staff effortlessly handle milestone family lunches and lively private celebrations.
  • On-Site Cellar Door: Dedicated tastings pour estate vintages, seamlessly pairing regional sips with a relaxed day-trip lunch.
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Why Diners Choose Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door

Explore how refined multi-course dining, crackling fireside comfort, and scenic vineyard settings create the quintessential Peninsula lunch—book your table today.

  • Curated Multi-Course Menus Built for Sharing

    Structured two- and three-course set menus allow parties to tailor their lunch seamlessly, pairing beautifully presented mains with optional share plates for easy group dining.

    We chose the 3-course option and also added a few sharing plates on the side, which worked really well.

    Kitty M

  • Integrated Cellar Door Wine Tastings

    An integrated on-site cellar door pairs estate-grown and regional wines with deep viticultural storytelling directly before or after your seated lunch.

    Make sure to get a wine tasting at the cellar door with Lydia, her wine knowledge was breathtaking, such a rich understanding of the subject, we were in awe.

    John Rycroft

  • Panoramic Vineyard Outlooks with a Roaring Fire

    Full-length windows looking out across rows of Moorooduc grape vines pair with an active indoor fireplace, creating a light-filled yet comfortably heated dining room.

    with so many windows it was surprisingly beautifully warm. The roaring fire place was an added bonus.

    Amanda Jones

  • Cosy Winter Atmosphere and Seasonal Comforts

    During the colder winter months, the dining room transforms into a cosy regional retreat highlighted by festive seasonal menus, roaring hearths, and house-crafted spiced drinks.

    We loved the carols playing, the warmth of the fire and the real tree! The mulled wine was exceptional.

    Bron Christiansen

  • A Seamless Mornington Peninsula Holiday Lunch Destination

    Conveniently positioned on the Moorooduc corridor, the restaurant offers holidaymakers an elevated regional dining retreat with polished hospitality without pretension.

    We are staying on the Mornington Peninsula on holiday through the end of the month, and had such a great late-lunch experience that we will make it a priority to return to Barmah Park before we leave.

    Katharine Hesmer

  • Dependable Regional Day-Trip Retreat Rain or Shine

    Even on overcast or gloomy coastal afternoons, the venue provides an inviting, comfortable dining refuge with accommodating service and prompt table availability.

    Booked a table same morning given the lack of notice but safe to say we were extremely pleased with our selection. What a delightful place despite the gloomy weather.

    Loris Cavallin

Guest favourites from the kitchen and cellar door

  • Hand-Rolled Ricotta Gnocchi

    I couldn’t resist also trying my daughter’s gnocchi, which were so light and fluffy!

    Tamara Twynam Yoga

  • Cellar Door Wine Tasting

    Make sure to get a wine tasting at the cellar door with Lydia, her wine knowledge was breathtaking, such a rich understanding of the subject, we were in awe.

    John Rycroft

  • Australian Yellowfin Tuna

    The Australian yellowfin tuna with bull’s horn peppers, finger lime, avocado and myrtle was the standout of the day.

    Stephen Pinter

  • Vegan Pumpkin Cannelloni

    the star of the show was the vegan pumpkin cannelloni… this was such a creative dish, which included some exceptional, unique flavours.

    Tamara Twynam Yoga

Other favorites

Seasonal drinks, shareable sides, and desserts that complete the cellar door table.

  • Mulled Wine

    The mulled wine was exceptional.

    Bron Christiansen

  • Hand-Cut Chips

    the to-die-for hand cut chips for the table. It was all out of this world.

    Katharine Hesmer

  • Dark Chocolate Mousse

    The dark chocolate mousse with caramel, Illawarra plum and roasted hazelnut was rich, indulgent and exactly what a winter dessert should be.

    Stephen Pinter

  • Baked Coconut Rice

    The baked coconut rice with persimmon, pistachio and coconut sorbet was comforting and unexpectedly nostalgic, like a luxurious breakfast reimagined by someone with serious talent.

    Stephen Pinter

Beyond the menu

Distinctive gestures and thoughtful details that elevate the dining experience at Barmah Park.

  • Milestone Celebration Touches

    Table gatherings are highlighted by attentive milestone care, such as bringing out celebratory desserts complete with a candle for family birthdays.

  • Immersive Seasonal Hearth Warmth

    In midwinter, the dining room embraces festive warmth with a roaring hearth, a real decorated Christmas tree, seasonal carols, and house-spiced mulled wine.

  • Guided Cellar Door Tastings

    Guests can enrich their visit with personal cellar door wine tastings hosted by staff who provide in-depth viticultural knowledge of local bottlings.

  • Inventive Plant-Based Culinary Care

    Vegetarian and vegan diners receive dedicated culinary attention through creative, technique-driven dishes like pumpkin cannelloni served with specialty mushrooms in savoury broth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the dining menu structured?

Barmah Park offers a structured 2-course or 3-course set menu alongside optional sharing plates, with generous portion sizes across starters, mains, and desserts.

Should you book a table in advance?

Reservations are accepted and recommended, especially for peak lunch times, though guests have also successfully booked same-day tables.

Are vegetarian and vegan options available?

Yes, the restaurant serves vegetarian dishes and can accommodate vegan dietary needs, featuring dedicated plant-based starters, mains, and desserts.

Can you do a wine tasting at the cellar door?

Yes, in addition to the restaurant, Barmah Park features an on-site cellar door offering guided wine tastings alongside bottles to purchase and take home.

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