Port Phillip Estate and Kooyong Wines

No Compassion, Ruined Easter - Avoid Port Phillip Estate We just had a terrible Easter lunch at Port Phillip Estate because of how poorly it was managed. As a family of 4 with 3 vegetarians, we checked the online menu before booking. It showed pasta for the vegetarian main, which the family was happy with. When we arrived, the only option was cauliflower. This was devastatingly disappointing, especially after travelling far, but we went ahead. The cauliflower was bad. None of the vegetarians really touched their main meal – it honestly ended in tears for one family member at the table. I explained the situation to our waiter (she was lovely) who got the manager. The manager was awful – arrogant and completely lacking compassion. He wouldn't acknowledge their obvious mistake with the website menu and offered nothing to make it right. We paid over $550 for a special Easter lunch, wanting it to be memorable. Instead, most of us left hungry, upset by the manager's utter lack of care, and facing a tearful drive home. Avoid this place if you expect basic decency or accuracy.

Sunday cheeky lunch very enjoyable, and good value compared to degustation type offerings elsewhere. Great venue, staff very personable (and working very hard), highly recommended and we plan to come back with friends. The view alone is worth a visit, and grab a bottle of the Kooyong Pinot Gris while you’re there.

Lovely venue, with delicious wines. Chardonnays were a stand out, and we found our favourite Chardonnay here! We would definitely like to come back to enjoy the stunning views and food menu.

We booked a midweek lunch at Port Phillip Estate and overall had a great experience. The booking process itself was smooth, and while the pricing is definitely on the higher end, the food was absolutely worth it. We went for the three-course meal at $100, and every dish was delicious, with excellent wine pairings that matched perfectly. The venue is stunning—modern architecture with immaculate decor, spacious enough for large groups, and unbeatable views overlooking the vineyard and even the ocean in the distance. Service was great on the floor—efficient and attentive. We didn't stay in the hotel. That said, the booking follow-up was a bit of a letdown. I was asked to fill out details like the occasion and upload a photo so we’d be recognised upon arrival, but none of that was acknowledged. We weren’t greeted as expected, and I had to repeat several times whose birthday it was, despite submitting everything through SevenRooms. That kind of spoiled the special touch I was hoping for. Still, if you’re after top-tier food and a beautiful setting for lunch, Port Phillip Estate delivers. Highly recommend the food and especially the desserts.

We celebrated my mother's birthday in a large group for lunch at the Cellar Door and our lunch experience was fantastic!! All our guests were very impressed with the venue and the food and wine was delicious. The staff were amazing; very friendly and attentive, catering for, and even anticipating, all of our needs. Overall just perfect from start to finish!!

We've had numerous visits, lunches and most recently our wedding at Port Phillip Estate and I can't fault them on anything. The staff throughout our wedding were nothing short of exceptional, the venue speaks for itself and the food and wine is just incredible. I can't say enough good things about the team down at Port Phillip Estate. 5 stars for everything. Thank you.

My husband book us a surprise weekend here for our 22nd anniversary, it was one of our most memorable experiences. The accommodation was beautiful and quiet facing the winery, it felt very secluded with gorgeous designed rooms, the dinner was also amazing upstairs, with beautiful food and great service. The next morning we had simple but delicious breakfast served to our room and we had in our little courtyard facing the winery, followed by wine tasting and a romantic walk through the vineyard by our selves, overall a very romantic place to celebrate our special day.

Salt, salt, salt 🧂 everything was so salty. Bad mix of flavours smaller servings we were hungry but what topped it off was the rotting pear on the pear tart which was off and after feeling like I had complained beyond what I really wanted to on my birthday lunch I had to tell them it was spoilt only to have them question me and tell me it’s poached and that why it tastes the way it does. I know what poached pears taste like and I know what rotten pears taste like also. Please don’t go. Do yourself a favour you will thank me go spend your money elsewhere.