Restaurant
Brae Restaurant
4285 Cape Otway Rd, Birregurra VIC 3242, Australia
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4285 Cape Otway Rd, Birregurra VIC 3242, Australia
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Visit websiteAbout Brae Restaurant
Birregurra draws serious eaters chasing three-hat dining rooted straight in the dirt. No table turns here—just a single, unhurried lunch sitting shaped by whatever the farm crew harvested that morning. Diners trade notes on the intricate estate salad and the witty 'half time orange' dessert. Mid-meal, take your wine glass into the working orchards to spot where the next course sprouted. Overnighters stay on-site in the guest suites, spinning vinyl records beside paddock views with an evening supper delivered to the room.
- Estate-Grown Tasting Menu: Multi-course seasonal dining driven by organic vegetables, fruits, and proteins harvested on property.
- Mid-Meal Garden Walks: Guests can stroll the working orchards and vegetable beds before lunch or between courses with a drink in hand.
- On-Site Luxury Suites: Cozy rural accommodations with turntable sound systems, evening tasting suppers, and morning farm breakfasts.
- Standout Signatures: Memorable, technique-driven courses anchored by the multi-ingredient farm salad and the playful 'half time orange'.
What's On at Brae Restaurant
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Brae Restaurant
Six reasons diners travel to Birregurra for Dan Hunter's farm-to-table destination—visit the website to view seasonal seatings and plan your meal.
Hyper-Local Degustation Artistry
Chef Dan Hunter crafts an evolving multi-course menu using organic produce harvested directly from the surrounding estate grounds.
Every course felt full of artistry, care and creativity and you could genuinely feel the love behind every plate that was served.
Kelly Konstantinidis Mid-Meal Garden Exploration
Guests are invited to step out into the working orchards and vegetable beds before dining or between courses with a drink in hand.
Being encouraged to stroll the vegetable gardens and orchards between courses was yet another treat.
Ann Irving On-Site Luxury Guest Suites
Luxury on-site guest suites allow diners to turn lunch into an unhurried countryside retreat complete with in-room evening supper and breakfast.
relaxing in their immaculate cosy rooms afterwards feels like part of the experience.
Simon Williams Unrushed Single Daily Seating
With only a single sitting scheduled each day, guests dine at their own pace without table turns or departure cutoffs.
There is no timeimit to your lunch as only 1 session for the day.
Deda Travel Worth Every Mile
The immersive craft, personalized service, and singular destination dining fully justify long-distance travel and meticulous planning.
We flew across the pacific and drove several hours from Melbourne for this experience and it was worth every minute of travel.
pradubwong h Grounded Harmony with Nature
Dining surrounded by the working farm creates an authentic, grounded connection between the soil, culinary craftsmanship, and each plate.
It feels thoughtful, relaxed and very connected to the land.
Lachlan Stonehouse
Most popular items
Guest-favorite signature courses and estate offerings identified from verified customer visits.
On-Site Luxury Suites
We were also lucky enough to stay in one of the suites and the attention to detail there was just as impressive.
Kelly Konstantinidis Organic Garden Walk
Being encouraged to stroll the vegetable gardens and orchards between courses was yet another treat.
Ann Irving Farm Harvest Salad
PS we all thought 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
Kelly Konstantinidis
Other favorites
Explore Brae’s thoughtful beverage selections, bespoke drinks, and overnight dining touches.
Curated Cocktails
To start trust your waiter to curate the best cocktail to your taste buds. The drinks menu is extensive and delicious 😋
Deda Non-Alcoholic Drinks
remember to try out their non alcoholic drinks they are amazing.
Edwin Chan 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 European-Style Breakfast
The after lunch supper and the European style breakfast were also outstanding and a lovely way to round out the stay.
Lachlan Stonehouse
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitable gestures that make a dining journey to Birregurra feel personal, immersive, and unhurried. Check the website to reserve your table and plan your visit.
Mid-Meal Garden Walks
Guests are welcomed to step outside with a drink in hand and wander through the operational organic gardens and orchards between courses.
In-Room Tasting-Plate Supper
Overnight guests receive an evening supper delivered directly to their suite door, complete with a generous variety of tasting plates following the daytime service.
Curated Vinyl Library in Suites
Suites are equipped with a turntable and an eclectic, well-stocked vinyl record collection for listening while watching the sunset across the farm.
Single-Sitting Unrushed Pace
With only one lunch sitting scheduled per day, tables are never turned, leaving guests free to dine and explore at their own pace without time limits.
Before you head over
Essential planning advice for your visit to Birregurra. Check the website to view current seasonal availability and plan your meal.
Reserve Well in Advance and Plan Travel
Brae is a committed destination rather than an impromptu visit, requiring advance calendar coordination and a journey of over two hours from Melbourne or interstate.
Arrive Early and Pace for an Unhurried Session
With only one sitting scheduled per day spanning roughly three hours, arrive early to wander through the working produce gardens before sitting or take a stroll between courses.
Book an On-Site Suite to Avoid the Return Drive
To avoid a rushed same-day return journey after a comprehensive tasting menu, reserve an on-site luxury guest suite to enjoy evening tasting-plate supper and farm breakfast.
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