Port Phillip Estate and Kooyong Wines

I had a three-course lunch with my friend to celebrate her special 50th birthday. The staff were kind enough to offer us a few wine tastings before we chose one to enjoy with lunch. The food was amazing and great value for money, and we both enjoyed it very much. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. One small suggestion would be that it would have been even nicer if the dishes had been explained a little more when they were served. I’d highly recommend this place for lunch.

I honestly don’t know where to start, but the most important thing is this: I proposed to my now-fiancée here, and the experience was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I reached out a few weeks beforehand, the staff went above and beyond to help make the occasion unforgettable. In particular, Ash (one of the restaurant managers) was absolutely incredible. From our first conversation, his enthusiasm, care, and genuine excitement for what I was planning were obvious. He offered thoughtful suggestions, stayed in touch throughout the process, coordinated seamlessly with the team and our photographer, and helped create a moment that felt truly special and personal. On the day itself, Ash and the rest of the staff played their parts perfectly, helping maintain the surprise and making everything feel effortless and magical. The attention to detail, warmth, and positivity from everyone involved was remarkable — you could really feel how invested they were in making the moment perfect. Afterwards, we enjoyed lunch, which was just as memorable. The food was outstanding — the salmon, duck, and chocolate mousse were all incredible — paired with beautiful wines and impeccable service. Ash continued to look after us brilliantly, making the whole experience feel celebratory without ever being overbearing. The grounds themselves are breathtaking: lush, green, immaculately kept, with spectacular views across the bay toward Phillip Island. It’s one of the most beautiful settings on the peninsula. A genuine 10/10 experience. We will never forget this day, and we are so grateful to the entire team for helping make one of the most important moments of our lives so special. Highly, highly recommended.

Port Phillip Estate exceeded every expectation we had and gave us the most unforgettable wedding experience from start to finish. We honestly cannot recommend Port Phillip Estate highly enough. From the moment we booked our wedding, the entire experience was seamless, thoughtful, and incredibly well organised. Rachel was an absolute dream to work with. She was so organised, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and her calm, capable guidance made the planning process feel easy and stress-free. On the day itself, the venue team were simply outstanding. Al and Ash in particular went above and beyond. They are both warm, professional, attentive, and always one step ahead. Everything ran flawlessly, and we felt completely looked after from start to finish. The venue itself is breathtaking!! Stunning views, beautiful spaces, and exceptional food and wine, but what truly sets Port Phillip Estate apart is the people. The care, precision, and pride the team bring to their work is evident in every detail. We were also lucky enough to stay in the on-site accommodation on our wedding night, and it was absolutely incredible. Luxurious, peaceful, and beautifully appointed, it was the perfect way to end such a big, emotional day and wake up as newlyweds in such a special place. We had the most magical day and are so grateful to the entire Port Phillip Estate team for bringing it to life. We would choose this venue again in a heartbeat.

@portphillipestate is a winery restaurant located in Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula. Established in 2000 and has since become one of the Peninsula's most recognised cellar door and dining destinations, producing cool climate wines under the Port Phillip Estate and Kooyong labels. An architectural landmark of the region, with a curved concrete facade, underground barrel hall and beautiful views over the vineyard. Inside is just as impressive, a minimalist style with large glass windows, polished concrete yet warm timber details. We began with a wine tasting at their cellar door ($10pp) before moving to their restaurant, hatted by @goodfoodau 2026 and named “One of Australias top 100 dining experiences” by @gourmettraveller. The kitchen focuses on seasonal produce, leaning European. The menu consists of a three course lunch for $100pp, where you select your choice of entree, main and dessert. We picked 6 different dishes to share and taste. ✔️ Sourdough bread, cultured kefir butter - baked on site from a 10 year old starter, using organic flour and a splash of their Rose!
⭐️ Beetroot cured Ōra King Salmon - the gel is super cold and refreshing, a great add to the dish
➖ Yolky Dokey spent hen raviolo, onion brodo - chicken filled, expected a softer filling, flavourful broth
➖ Purple Congo Gnocchi, celeriac, aged balsamic 
⭐️ Lamb rack, pomme terrine, globe artichoke puree - perfectly cooked and tender, loved the puree and potato!
➖ Lime meringue tart - the base was very hard, the filling felt unset however the flavours were great, the coconut mint sorbet was fantastic.
✔️ Chocolate mousse, strawberry, hazelnut popcorn icecream. Such a beautiful winery to stop past for a tasting or lunch. Small, fine dining dishes yet we didnt leave hungry. They also have on site accomodation, six suites with private terraces overlooking the vineyards and coast. Every Friday and Saturday 5-7pm you can enjoy aperitvo on the deck, with italian cocktails, summer spritzes, oysters and cicchetti.

Last month we had our wedding reception at Port Phillip Estate and we couldn’t be happier! Big thanks to Rachel, Alaeddine, Jo and the team! Rachel was amazing in the pre wedding correspondents and organising the runnning of the day. The food and wine was exceptional with all our guests saying how amazing it was and how great the service was! Staying overnight with our bridal party and family was a perfect way to continue the celebration and soak up the beauty of the estate in the luxurious rooms. Thankyou so much for helping us have such a special wedding day!

We had the three course lunch in the dining room yesterday on a very cold and wet November afternoon. Service was wonderful with plenty of helpful suggestions on each course and sides, offers of more of the amazing house made sourdough bread, and very attentive with tops to our wine glasses and sparking water. The food was creative, impeccably presented, and delicious. We enjoyed taking our time over lunch with a wonderful view over the vineyard watching the constant rain outside. It was a wonderful way to spend a winter like afternoon.

Yet again we're back at Port Phillip Estate- Look- initially we were disappointed our anniversary fell on a Monday and we couldn't dine in the Dining Room- with the Dining Room menu..... BUT MAY I SAY, the "Cheeky Lunch" curated by the Cellar Door @$62 per head was OHMAZING! A Snack, followed by a Small dish, followed by a Large dish hit the mark! RIDICULOUSLY good! We could have gone to our local pub or Cafe and paid similarly for a sub-par entree and main- there was NOTHING SUB-PAR about what food we received for $62. We enjoyed a beautiful Pinot Gris bottle from their estate for another $60'ish dollars-- a $35 bottle of beautiful wine if purchased at a bottle shop elsewhere. At our local we would have paid $60-70 dollars for a $15 bottle of wine..... Do yourself a favour!!! Stunning views, stunning food!!! We did add the bread to our meal which was a really decent amount for the asking price- well worth it, and the olive oil accompanying the bread(their own) was gorgeous, we asked for salt, as we love salt with our bread and oil, and this was provided straight away, the other thing we added to our mains was their frites/fries, and they were delish, generous in size and had house mage mayo - well worth the cost!

We went to the cellar door for a wine tasting. The sommelier was very knowledgeable and happy to personalise our experience based on our preferences. The wines we tried were absolutely delicious. The building itself is an architectural delight, and there are fab views across the vineyard to the sea from both the restaurant and cellar door.