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Brae Restaurant

4285 Cape Otway Rd, Birregurra VIC 3242, Australia

Recommended by 75 people

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4285 Cape Otway Rd, Birregurra VIC 3242, Australia

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+61 3 5236 2226
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Brae Restaurant

Food travellers treat the Otways drive as a pilgrimage for Dan Hunter’s three-hatted lunch—a single daily service that stretches through the afternoon without table turns. Mid-meal, you stroll the working orchard with a drink in hand. Plates track what the acreage yields at dawn: garden salads tossed with fresh leaves, Murray cod in butter sauce, and a nostalgic 'half time orange' dessert. Overnighters grab an on-site suite to spin vinyl over evening supper plates, then wake to farm views and warm morning pastries.

  • Farm-Grown Degustation: Multi-course tasting menus driven by the on-site organic harvest, featuring produce-led dishes, Murray cod in butter sauce, and the signature 'half time orange'.
  • On-Site Country Suites: Luxury guest accommodation featuring farm views, in-room turntable setups, evening supper tasting plates, and morning pastry delivery.
  • Unhurried Single Seating: A single daily lunch session without table turnover limits, leaving ample time to wander the working gardens mid-meal.
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The Brae Dining & Stay Experience

Why epicureans make the countryside journey to Dan Hunter's Birregurra estate.

  • Artful Hyper-Seasonal Degustation

    Head Chef Dan Hunter crafts an inventive multi-course degustation where dishes draw direct inspiration from seasonal farm harvests and nostalgic Australian classics like the celebrated half time orange dessert.

    Every course felt full of artistry, care and creativity and you could genuinely feel the love behind every plate that was served.

    Kelly Konstantinidis

  • Living Garden Connection

    Dishes celebrate peak farm freshness, featuring multi-ingredient garden harvests and organic produce cultivated directly on the surrounding acreage that guests can explore mid-meal.

    going for a walk through their organic garden mid meal with a drink in hand. This 30 minute stroll was the right break to make a little bit more room for a few wonderful desserts.

    David McCarthy

  • On-Site Luxury Suite Sanctuary

    Luxury guest suites provide an integrated rural retreat complete with farm panoramas, tailored vinyl turntable soundscapes, and multi-course evening tasting suppers delivered to the room.

    Supper delivered to the room was more like another beautiful meal, with an incredible variety of tasting plates. The record player added so much to the ambience, and waking up overlooking the farm was so peaceful and relaxing.

    Kelly Konstantinidis

  • Unhurried Single-Session Pacing

    Operating a single daily lunch seating removes standard dining time pressures, giving guests unhurried hours to savor courses, discuss pairings, and wander the grounds.

    There is no timeimit to your lunch as only 1 session for the day. The staff are exceptional to the point our taxi refused to come so Brae arranged another one and on top of that gave us free bubbles

    Deda

  • Caring, Generous Hospitality

    Attentive, personal service and kitchen dedication cultivate an atmosphere of sincere warmth, turning long journeys into deeply felt culinary memories.

    The door was opened by a smiling staff member and you knew immediately that this was going to be special. The attention to detail was sustained throughout as was the caring attention.

    Ann Irving

  • Milestone Worth the Pilgrimage

    Guests traveling across the continent or internationally find milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and bucket-list trips rewarded by a masterclass in terroir and hospitality.

    We flew all the way down from the Gold Coast just to experience Brae – originally being from Melbourne, we’d been wanting to visit for years, especially after Covid interrupted our plans. It was absolutely worth the wait.

    Simone Amy

Standout dishes and signature retreat offerings highlighted by diners

  • On-Site Luxury Suites

    Supper delivered to the room was more like another beautiful meal, with an incredible variety of tasting plates.

    Kelly Konstantinidis

  • Farm Garden Salad

    the salad with 15 ingredients from the garden was the standout.

    Gavin Dennis

  • ‘Half Time Orange’ Dessert

    the dessert, the ‘half time orange’ was honestly the best we’ve ever had, mind-blowingly creative and we can’t wait to come back just to have it again!

    Kelly Konstantinidis

  • Murray Cod with Butter Sauce

    The murray cod with butter sauce was cooked to perfection. It was delicate but meaty at the same time. The butter sauce was divine!

    Eat with Josephine

Other favorites

Memorable beverages and guest touches beyond the main degustation courses

  • Cocktails

    The cocktails were amazing

    Kelly Konstantinidis

  • Cider Pairing

    A standout moment for me was the cider pairing – something I hadn’t expected, but it ended up being a real learning experience and one of the highlights of the night.

    Simone Amy

  • Non-Alcoholic Drinks

    remember to try out their non alcoholic drinks they are amazing.

    Edwin Chan

  • Morning Pastry Delivery

    The pastry delivery in the morning was still warm on arrival! Very special.

    Cat

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures that make a culinary pilgrimage to Birregurra feel distinctly intimate. Reserve your table and suite.

  • Mid-Meal Orchard and Garden Strolls

    Guests are invited to take their glass in hand and explore the working vegetable patches and orchards between courses, enjoying an unhurried pause during the multi-course meal.

  • Bespoke In-Room Evening Supper

    After afternoon lunch, overnight guests receive a dedicated evening supper delivered directly to their suite, featuring an artful variety of seasonal tasting plates.

  • In-Suite Turntable and Curated Vinyl

    Each guest suite comes appointed with a dedicated record player and a thoughtfully curated vinyl collection spanning diverse genres to soundtrack rural farm vistas.

  • Freshly Baked Warm Pastry Delivery

    Overnight stays conclude with freshly baked pastries delivered straight to the room while still warm from the oven, completing the European-style country breakfast.

Before you head over

Essential planning advice to elevate your destination dining pilgrimage—secure your reservation and luxury suite well in advance.

  • Allow at Least Three Hours for Lunch

    Brae operates a single daily lunch service with no table time limits, and the multi-course degustation typically takes around three hours. Arrive early or take a break mid-meal to stroll the organic farm and orchards.

  • Explore Alternative and Composite Drink Pairings

    Alongside classic wine pairings, guests can choose cider pairings or composite flights combining alcoholic and non-alcoholic selections. Ask to view the full drinks menu upfront to tailor pairings and explore transparent pricing.

  • Book an On-Site Suite to Solve Travel Logistics

    Birregurra is over a two-hour drive from Melbourne. Reserving one of the on-site luxury suites bypasses rural transit stress and extends the visit with an evening tasting supper, curated vinyl, and warm morning pastries.

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