Leeuwin Estate

An unforgettable experience at Leeuwin Estate! From the moment we arrived, Leeuwin Estate exceeded all expectations. The setting is absolutely stunning — panoramic vineyard views, beautifully landscaped grounds, and a serene atmosphere that made the whole visit feel truly special. We enjoyed a divine 3-course lunch at the restaurant, and every dish was a work of art — perfectly balanced, full of flavour, and beautifully presented. A huge thank you to Marina, whose service was exceptional throughout. Warm, knowledgeable, and attentive, she made our dining experience feel seamless and genuinely welcoming. The wine, of course, was the star of the show. Each glass was a delight — elegant, complex, and a perfect match with the food. We especially loved the Estate Brut, a true standout. Leeuwin Estate offers the perfect blend of fine dining, world-class wines, and natural beauty. A must-visit if you’re in Margaret River. We can’t wait to return!

Returned after 19 years to celebrate my husband's birthday with the 6 course degustation lunch. We also brought a 2005 Chardonnay we'd purchased on our last visit. While the setting and food were lovely, we were disappointed by two service issues. First, we were told that there would be a corkage fee for our wine (even it was from their own vineyard). As returning customers who'd kept the bottle for nearly two decades, this felt very unwelcoming and left a 'bitter taste' particularly as we were also doing the premium wine matching. Other wineries we've visited celebrate when customers bring back aged bottles from their own production. Second, the white wines were served too cold which significantly impacted their pairing with the courses and our ability to fully appreciate their quality. For such an established winery, proper wine service should be a given. The staff were friendly, but these issues impacted what should have been a very special celebration. Just do better.

My best meal in southern Australia. We had the tasting menu for lunch. Everything was good. Make sure to book in advance, especially on weekends. Not sure about the wines as I was the designated driver :(

Having lunch at Leeuwin is always a delightful experience — a clean, beautiful environment with a stunning view and attentive staff. This time, however, we would like to give special thanks to Mari. She was absolutely wonderful — very kind, attentive, and explained everything with great knowledge and care. Her service made our visit even more memorable!

The food was excellent! The flavors in each dish were perfectly balanced. The service was wonderful and staff were knowledgeable. The restaurant ambiance was beautiful. I had a great experience.

This place is the best, we had the set menu for lunch, before the first course we had the chefs canapé and sourdough and sheep’s curd and honey was amazing, had scallop for first course, fish for second course and the plum dessert. Everything tasted unreal the flavours were all incredible paired with the most amazing wine in Margaret river 10/10

A wonderful cellar door and dining experience at Leeuwin Estate. Jody at wine tasting was very friendly and explained the characteristics and notes from the Iconic and Museum wines. The food and wine pairing from the Tasting Menu was spectacular. Annalisa was very friendly and explained each of the wine paired. This was a memorable visit. The ambience, the staff, the environment Thank you!

Leeuwin Estate is a must visit if you’re in the Margaret River region. We had the 3 course tasting menu which was incredible. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable. The wagyu was up there with the best I’ve had (scallop was also amazing!) We sat outside, which was well shaded with lovely view to the grass, surrounding gardens and the birds. So glad we chose here, 10/10 recommend!

This review is for the restaurant, where we had a very elegant three course meal each. It was a special occasion for us, celebrating our wedding anniversary, and my husband surprised me with a reservation at this beautiful winery and restaurant. We have only previously been here for a tasting so this was a great treat. We arrived for a late Saturday lunch, ordering off the spring menu which included a complimentary snack (crusty homemade bread), appetizer, main course and dessert for $89 apiece. We also ordered a wonderful bottle of the Leeuwin Art Series 2019 Riesling, which is an amazingly dry and crisp wine in an unique bright green bottle. Loved the artistic label as well! The service throughout lunch was impeccable and the scenery is gorgeous. You don't feel like you are indoors because there are glass windows everywhere, overlooking the most beautiful, lush green trees. My appetizer was a wonderful piece of marinated yellowtail (my favorite) with a scallop and fish eggs on top. Wow! the flavors are amazing. My main course was a generous serving of barramundi that melted in my mouth. My husband's main course was some sort of red meat (can't remember what kind) and he raved about it throughout the meal. Such a wonderful, memorable experience, would come back again for sure!

We popped into Leeuwin Estate for a wine tasting before they close for the day with my sister's family during our recent visit in Margaret River. We were not able to try the degustation but enjoyed the serene atmosphere we got here. We also missed the tour, they only have it once a day at 11:00 a.m. A lot of seats and special tables to choose from, just amazing place with large grass fields. The view from the dining area is breathtaking. You also get to see an art gallery as you walk through around the surroundings. Overall experience here was great! Good wine too!

We came here for the 6 course degustation dinner, open only on Saturdays, and one of the few wineries open for dinner in Margaret River. The decor is simple, and the dining room had full ceiling to floor windows that would make for a great view during the day. The tables are made from gorgeous weathered wood slabs, but the overall decor is very sophisticated rather than rustic. The service was great and the food and wine even better. I highly recommend doing the wine pairings, and if you can, try the Current releases as well as the Museum releases so you can compare them. They're both amazing, and some of these glasses are so expensive on their own at $30+ by the glass, so for an extra $46 for the Current releases and $82 for the Museum release, the pairing seemed worth it. First course was a creamy oyster paired with lime, very delicious and simple. The second was a scallop ceviche, which was so fresh and flavourful yet very delicate. The puffed rice and yuzu gel really tied together the whole dish. Third course was a perfectly cooked salmon, slightly rare in the middle, with more puffed rice, a horseradish cream, and a crunchy rice cracker. Fourth course was a tender juicy chicken with a whole roasted carrot, potato puree, a blanched snap pea and shaved truffle, all sitting in a creamy mussel sauce. It worked very well together, and even my husband who was skeptical about a "boring chicken" enjoyed it. The fifth course was a braised duck breast that had a some shredded duck underneath, poached cubed persimmon, and celery root puree. The duck was perfectly medium rare and everything was well-balanced. The dessert course was a simple gorgonzola piccante cheese with a bit of quince, apples and a few crackers. We had the option of adding a chocolate brulee as well for an additional cost but we didn't need anything else. While it was a lot of food, we were eating it over a few hours and the servings were just right so we didn't leave feeling either overly full or slightly hungry. All in all, a great dining experience and though pricey seems well worth the money. Beautiful and careful presentation of food and wine with local fresh and seasonal ingredients can't be beat.

An artful experience. From the pristine grounds to the art gallery and the wine tasting experience, Leeuwin Does not disappoint. The whites that we tasted were rounded with delicious notes. The service was warm and informative. We loved their commitment of using Australian contemporary on their wine labels. The vault with all the barrels, artifacts and architecture show a pride in their history. I wish I had more time to walk the grounds.

These guys have completely blown it. We've been going here for a special occasion lunch for ten years and it's become obscenely expensive and the portions are ridiculously small. It's so obvious they are desperately trying to revive the margins and as a result, anyone with even half a consciousness for value has been avoiding it for a while. Never again.

Beautifully presented food, fresh warm bread, a very worthwhile winery lunch! I loved my fish of the day: grilled snapper that came with fennel, radish and a cauliflower purée. The fried brussel sprouts were also divine.

Leeuwin Estate was one of the founding wineries in Margaret River and my goodness does it produce some impressive wines! FOOD I was able to taste a good selection of their wines and enjoy their Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon over a wonderful dinner. Entrees Seared Abroihos Island scallops, peas, pancetta, goats curd http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/wGnoZxhIm7b8a5ktWGIpCw?select=e4dOmOwEl2KsWjuL0aFRDg Crispy pressed pork, BBQ squid, eschallot salad, hot sour dressing http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/wGnoZxhIm7b8a5ktWGIpCw?select=ra0FG4K7cIhQhN7ofq46Fg Mains Dry Aged Rib on bone, mustard, horseradish, becarnaise http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/wGnoZxhIm7b8a5ktWGIpCw?select=kcdUQp_237loSKn2ElQyWg Grilled marron, xo butter http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/wGnoZxhIm7b8a5ktWGIpCw?select=cyDBE7GCPpQsgMT9zrorig Dessert Baked lemon tart, double cream http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/wGnoZxhIm7b8a5ktWGIpCw?select=XUTZnOIhEJoKY-wzNrTgNQ#o6u_rxtGbP-mlLGQHU02sQ Seafood was definitely the standout. I'd never even heard of marron before and thought it was some kind of fish when it's actually a Western Australian crayfish. Highly recommended for anyone not from WA. SERVICE Wonderful staff that make sure your napkins are always nicely folded and wine glasses never ever empty. OVERALL Rumour has it that management is about to change over so not sure how this place will fair in future but from my one night there I can say this winery is well worth the visit.

Home for the weekend so I thought I should treat myself to fine wine and food. Scollops entrees and pork mains. Cant go wrong I'll be thinking of this place flying back to grey old Melbourne.

One of the best dining experiences of my life!! Every single person at the table thoroughly enjoyed their meal!! Started with natural oysters which were chilled perfectly and so so fresh and delicious. Up there with the best I've ever eaten! For main I chose the steak which was cooked to perfection. Medium rare and not a minute overdone. Sides of heirloom carrots and kipfler potatoes which were a lovely compliment to my mouth watering meat. I had a very unusual but amazing dessert of black seaseme sponge with miso caramel ice cream which was like nothing I've ever tried with both a sweet and savory flavor. Very happy I ordered this. Had some art series white wine that was so easy and delicious to drink. All in all a truly incredible experience. Would definitely return!!

Booked in for Monday afternoon and arrived on time. Had to wait for the table then the waitress did her best to ignore us for 60 minutes. Managed to flag her down for a second glass of wine after 45 minutes. Food arrived 76 minutes after we arrived and was dumped unceremoniously on the table. Sides arrived before the mains. Chicken was dry, asparagus dehydrated and the scallops over cooked. Wine was good. Do yourself a favour and go to Vasse Felix.

An Institution in the region, wish I could visit here more! Dining experience was incredible. Delicious local produce in the beautiful Margaret River setting.

Booking through Qantas site is a breeze and set us up for a stunning lunch. Everything from start to finish was impeccable and honestly couldn't be faulted. The ceviche scallop to start was simply sublime. The scallop was cured to perfection and balanced amazingly with the onion, avocado, and parsley which brought a perfect starter for the evening. The 2004 art series shiraz was a cracking bottle of Leeuwin estates best, and I was sorely disappointed that it couldn't be purchased outside of the restaurant. The rib eye for two was up next, and boy I was in for a treat. Perfectly cook with a smoky char outside. The accompanying hand cut fries and salad were all well received and the aioli was the best I have tried on this earth. The desserts tried lifted the bar yet again, with the panna cotta dish being the highlight. The textures and playful flavours is something I will remember for a long time and is a must for a dessert. The wait staff explained every dish so we were left without a doubt about anything, and provided a wonderful experience. In summary the Australian insured decor, well executed food and fantastic service provided a perfect experience, and should be on the hit list if you are in the area. Food 9.5/10 service 9.5/10 decor 10/10

After a trip down the windy sealed road through vineyards with bushland spotted here and there you arrive at a splendid building with the restaurant, tasting room, and small gift shop. There is a lovely large grass area in front if you wish to grab a bottle and put down a rug. Currently there is an amphitheatre set up along the far edge of the grassy area used for the food and wine festival. The wines available for sampling are top drops and the staff are bursting with knowledge about the wines you are sampling There was a small group tour that left just after I had arrived so if you are an enthusiast then this could be right up your alley. Would defiantly come back to try something off the menu and enjoy the view

What an amazing venue. Restaurant is delicious. Definitely a place to take your better half.

Leeuwin estate has a reputable table with good reviews. We decided to give it a try for lunch. The ambience was pleasant and friendly. Service was attentive but somewhat cool. Perhaps it was because the server was not sure of the menu, which was limited and not particularly inspiring. Don't let that fool you. What they did have was done with great finesse and cooked to perfection. We had the chicken with scallops and the fish. Absolutely perfect. The chicken breast was brined and sous vide so it was lovely and moist. The fish was also cooked to perfection. We had the art series Chardonnay with the meal. Absolutely recommended to visit.

Wow Leeuwin is one of the prettiest wineries in Margs! Great views and food it is a must! Just go and try anything, you will thank me later!

We went for a wedding 2 weekends ago it was gorgeous We had a range of appetisers Smoked salmon on toasted crostini Duck wontons with plum sauce Chicken salad Then the reception... Entrées Pork belly salad Scallop pasta Main Beef fillet with veg Baked chicken Sweets Bomb Alaska Crime brûlée w coconut ice cream Everything was so yummy No one had any complaints although I was ment to share my main but it was to yummy My fav would have been the Crime brûlée w coconut ice cream I'm not sure of their normal menu but these were very well planned out and they came and took our orders once we sat down very nice!

corkage charge on total of bottle of wine to eat in house. Expensive n food was small portions and not tasty or seasoned. Avoid!!!

We arrived before the restaurant opened at 545 pm on Saturday evening. They opened the door and alowed us to buy 3 bottles of wine. It was fully booked. So we came back on Sunday afternoon for lunch. The service was excellent. They served us the wine we bougth the evening before. We had the abalone, oyster and scallop as starters. Then shared the lamb rump and duck for mains. And finished of with cheese and tea. The service was excellent and the staff were really helpful and polite.

We have being going for Easter Sunday Lunch there for the last 5 years and it is always fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Possibly the gold standard for the region.

best service in margaret river, we decided to do the sit down tasting with food and i would highly recommend it. It was an amazing experience

What can I say about Leeuwin that hasn't all ready been said? As a passionate cook and 'foody' who lived in the district for some years, I became friends with some of the wine makers and intimately familiar with many of the world class restaurants in the district... in no particular order, I'll list a few worth visiting, one or two of them definitely at Michelin star level: Cape Lodge, Voyager, Xanadu, Watershed, Vasse Felix, Wise, Cullen's, etc... you get the idea. There was one, however, that stood above them all: Leeuwin Estate. I couldn't tell you how many times we went there over the course of the years. Suffice it to say with confidence that these guys were consistently 'as good as it gets'. - Period - Week days are quieter. Be prepared to spend an afternoon soaking it in (and some money in the process) Take your time. (explore the menu)... 'directly with your taste buds' as distinct from academically with an eye on your bank balance,,, Indulge yourself and explore the pointy end of the wine list... there are some extraordinary wines that deserve experiencing even if it is just once in your life. As good as the food is (and it is first class) the wines are better. The prices whilst high, are not stratospheric nor unreasonable, considering. My only complaint is that (for me) it is now a 3 hour drive to get there. Oh... and if you are seated outside, keep an eye on the kookaburra... he's a thieving little b@stard with a finely honed taste for seafood. The staff will make good any collateral losses, but in the event, the time and inconvenience is something you'll just have to wear.

We had a lovely sunny lunch here. Food was hyper-local and delicious. Their wines are interesting and the biodynamics employed are interesting. Beautiful property.

Not a bad place for a lunch. Wine was nice and food was to great but service from wait staff and front of house was ordinary. Our "section" was busy so was told we would need to wait even though we had a booking.

We booked Leeuwin for our 1st year anniversary dinner because Leeuwin has been voted the best in Margaret River by the Good Food Guide 2012. Remember that Leeuwin only opens for dinner on Saturday. The area is artistically yet practically designed with long jarrah tables. We had a lovely cosy area hidden by orchids that separated a long table for 4. We started out with half a dozen of Tempura Oysters, Black Vinegar $23. When my husband ordered them, I thought ' Oh no... is this going to be like a kilpatrick? I hate it when oysters are overcooked and dry! ' Instead, these oysters were lightly fried in a crispy airy tempura batter that would put most Japanese restaurants to shame. The oysters were so lightly fried that they were slightly raw to showcase the freshness and juicy meatiness of the oyster. Jay went mad about the black vinegar which gave an Asian tang to the oyster. Being a food blogger can be unglamorous business as I proceed to 'spoon' the sauce into my mouth with the oyster fork - to get a taste of what it might be. I spot some flavours. It is Asian black vinegar with shallots, ginger, diluted with stock and maybe some Shao Hsing wine. This chef really knew his asian stuff! I was more surprised - LATER. Seared Scallops, Kassler, Apple, Herbs $21 Jay's scallops arrived looking like a piece of art. The scallops were absolutely creamy; pairing it with the creamy apple sauce was perfect. Yet there was a certain meatier flavour about it which I suspect came from the bits of yummy fried kasher. I loved their use of flowers which, in this case, was the purple pansy. A very delicate dish - perfect for a woman to order on her first date. I looked around - there weren't many first time daters there. Line caught fish, mussels, surf clams, tomato concasse $44 The line caught fish du jour was the snapper. It really was for a moment because I overheard the wait staff telling other diners 'cod' and then followed by 'Dhu fish'. I would have liked the cod but I had already ordered and I was okay with snapper. The meaty, soft and crispy skinned snapper came hidden underneath a lovely bunch of fresh dill (which I love and can eat on its own!), spring onions and parsley. The seafood broth it sat in was so beautifully rich in flavour but you would not expect it just by looking at it. The surf clams and mussels around the snapper were juicy and fat! The tomato concasse added a lovely tang to the dish. Big Red' pork belly, steamed bun, hoisin $33 Wine: 2009 Art Series Shiraz I was fooled. I thought this dish was going to be the Chinese 'Kong Bak' dish (not unlike the momofuku pork buns) which is basically a steamed bun that you would fill with braised pork belly. The pork belly here is also melt in your mouth but it had a crispier skin. I believe the meat was braised in the same sweet sauce they served on the side (other than the hoi sin - which is an Asian barbecue sauce.) which looked like it had sesame seeds and soy sauce in it. Now this chef is really amazing because I did not recognise an ingredient in here. The pork belly was topped with a mixture of leaves dressed in the braising sauce which was amazing. I noticed coriander but what is that long leaf that looked like a cross between basil and the kaffir lime leaf? When you eat it, it is first fragrant and ends with a lovely nutty flavour that I have never encountered before. I had to ask the manager what it was and she told us it was mint! 'What??' She explained it was Vietnamese Mint. ahhh......

We had lunch on the terrace In January and it was a wonderful way to end a summer holiday break. We started with oysters, green lip abalone and marron with a glass of bubbles each. Had excellent mains including the rib-eye for 2. What a treat that was. Beautifully cooked to our request of medium rare and washed down with a bottle of Leeuwin red. We had a leafy salad and chips. Stunning setting and wait staff that really know what they are doing!

Leeuwin is simply the best place for food, wine & nature lovers in WA .the winery is set in a lush green landscape and very panoramic view from the restaurant.this was our fourth visit to Margret river and Leeuwin estate. every single time we received excellent service and great food.waitting staffs have great food and wine knowledge and they are equally helpful and service minded.if you are going with kids they always give them colouring pencils, pads etc to get them engaged.If you are visiting Leeuwin it is worth trying food & wine flight . tasting menu .there art series wines are amazing ,the goats curd and asparagus was really nice. Terrine and date relish was great combination.my hubby had the roast marron tail and crispy duck. wow the marron was cooked perfect the duck was nice and crispy and melting in the mouth he loved it. I had the chilli fried quail and miss eggplant.Quail was nice and crispy .loved the eggplant. Childrens loved there grilled Dhu fish and chips. will go back again when we visit margret river. Booking is advised although we always walked in . last time we were lucky that we got a table straightaway. but on previous occasions we had to wait 30 to 45 minutes .

Hit and miss. I've been here before and had the best dining experience however this visit the service was ordinary. Our waitress was rude however you can not fault the food or the surrounds.

We had the degustation for lunch, the food was lovely but servings were a little small so we ordered extra bread but didn't realise it would be $7 per serving of bread. Dessert was also an extra optional on top of the degustation. However the wine paring for $45 was good value especially as most were from their premium Art Series range.