Restaurant
Yabby Lake Vineyard
86-112 Tuerong Rd, Tuerong VIC 3915, Australia
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86-112 Tuerong Rd, Tuerong VIC 3915, Australia
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Book NowAbout Yabby Lake Vineyard
Down on the Mornington Peninsula, Yabby Lake Vineyard trades stiff white-tablecloth airs for confident cooking and cool-climate wines overlooking the vines. No culinary theatrics—just seasonal regional plates that let prime ingredients lead. Diners praise the balance across dishes like crisp arancini, rich cassoulet, and an apple tarte tatin that finishes an afternoon right. Out on the lawn, the pace slows even further. Guests settle into garden armchairs with cheese boards, charcuterie, and a glass of silky estate Pinot Noir while dogs curl up comfortably beside them. Cellar-door staff pour unhurried tastings with genuine vintage insight, keeping the entire room warm, grounded, and focused squarely on the glass before you.
- Spectacular Vineyard Views: Vineyard vistas frame the dining room alongside relaxed, unhurried estate lunch service.
- Honest Regional Dining: Seasonal, gimmick-free dishes spanning crisp arancini, rich cassoulet, and apple tarte tatin.
- Cool-Climate Wines: Smooth, silky estate Pinot Noir alongside knowledgeable, unpretentious cellar-door tastings.
- Dog-Friendly Grounds: Comfortable outdoor armchairs welcome dogs with water bowls alongside lawn cheese boards.
- Lawn Menu & Picnic Walk-Ins: A casual outdoor lawn menu and picnic space accommodate walk-in visitors when the dining room is full.
What's On at Yabby Lake Vineyard
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Reasons to Visit Yabby Lake Vineyard
Why diners choose Yabby Lake Vineyard for unhurried meals, relaxed lawn visits, and shared celebrations.
Restrained Culinary Confidence
Seasonal cooking and regional ingredients take center stage with quiet discipline, letting produce speak without gimmicks or tableside theatre.
unforced, unhurried, and quietly confident
Andrew Painter Refined Vineyard Dining
Coordinated kitchen timing and attentive table care deliver a polished multi-course meal framed by scenic vineyard rows.
The food is delicious and well presented and the flavour balance is perfect. The kitchen team do a wonderful job and their timing is on point.
Georgie Harland Dedicated Dog-Friendly Lawn
Guests and their canine companions are warmly welcomed outdoors with water bowls, comfortable armchairs, and sweeping views.
100% Dog-friendly.
Anna Nitigan Boonsai Casual Walk-In Lawn Service
Visitors without dining room reservations can settle comfortably on picnic rugs and outdoor garden seating for charcuterie and wine.
relaxing outside with a delicious cheese platter, some local wines, and the beautiful vineyard views
Sandra Sljivic Attentive Multi-Generational Care
Warm, observant hosts cater to diverse requirements, ensuring multi-generational gatherings and elders remain comfortable throughout the day.
The staff were so kind and caring, especially in making sure my 92-year-old father-in-law was comfortable and well looked after.
Lynette De Giorgio Effortless Group Celebrations
Group celebrations flow smoothly with tailored dish options, thoughtful wine pairings, and vibrant hospitality that puts parties at ease.
She is the hostess with the mostess. She oozes personality and catered for all our peculiar requests.
Stephanie Relph
Most popular items
Guest favorites across our vineyard dining, lawn service, and cellar door tastings
Wine Tasting
We enjoyed the wine tasting with Nick and were very educational.
Keren Barak Cheese Platter
relaxing outside with a delicious cheese platter, some local wines, and the beautiful vineyard views
Sandra Sljivic Apple Tarte Tatin
The apple tarte tatin is to die for!
Georgie Harland Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir was the best, smooth and silky.
Anna Nitigan Boonsai
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate the winery experience
Attentive pet hospitality on the grounds
Staff greet visiting dogs warmly by name, providing welcoming pats and personal water bowls alongside comfortable outdoor armchairs.
Dedicated elder care and comfort
Waitstaff proactively anticipate multi-generational physical needs, ensuring elder family members are comfortably settled and supported throughout the meal.
Creative dietary tailoring
Kitchen and service teams readily navigate specific dietary needs with creative dedicated plant-based and vegan offerings alongside personal menu guidance.
Flexible lawn menu accommodation
When indoor dining is fully booked, the team graciously accommodates walk-ins on the lawn with picnic rugs and dedicated casual fare.
Before you head over
Helpful advice on reservations, casual walk-in lawn dining, and dietary accommodations
Book early and call for larger groups
Indoor restaurant dining fills up quickly, so reserve well ahead if you want a table inside. For groups larger than four guests, call the venue directly as online bookings cap out at four.
Take advantage of casual lawn seating
If you visit without an indoor booking, staff can often accommodate walk-ins on the lawn with picnic rugs, outdoor armchairs, and casual lawn offerings like cheese and charcuterie boards.
Dietary needs and multi-generational dining
The kitchen caters thoughtfully to special diets, offering dedicated plant-based and vegetarian options alongside attentive service for specific dietary requirements and multi-generational guests.
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