Portsea Hotel

The food at the hotel was fantastic! We had a slight hiccup with our original order (salmon which was over cooked) but the staff quickly offered a replacement which was lovely and well managed. The accommodation is good but thin walls. Book a room with a private bathroom for sure. Robes and slippers were a lovely touch! Beautiful view of the bay from the room.

Such a beautiful location but such a shame they have minimum vegan options and zero flexibility on the menu! I was told they must be doing something right as they see 1500 people so no need to have a garden salad or side salad- as a vegan I can have a bowl of rocket. Not that you care, but last visit guys… I will keep an eye on your menu in the hope you become more inclusive!

The Portsea Pub is a gem! The food is absolutely fantastic – every dish we tried was delicious and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a perfect blend of cozy charm and vibrant energy. The staff were friendly and attentive, making our visit even more enjoyable. Whether you're looking for a place to relax with friends or enjoy a special meal, the Portsea Pub is the place to be. Highly recommend!

Beautiful place to have lunch! We tried to get a table but were told by the guy on the front desk…good luck with that! We felt like scavengers waiting for people to finish their meals so we could take the table! The place was jam packed, but the bottom level was closed, which would have catered for another 20 people. I understand first in first served….we got a table and had a lovely lunch but management should open up the place to its capacity! Overall food was great and atmosphere once we got a table.

Gorgeous old hotel in a perfect location. |Positives: We were met at reception by Anthony. He was absolutely fabulous; so friendly and a perfect first point of contact person. Big tick for Anthony. :)|We had a deluxe ensuite room which was lovely and had great views of the ocean. |The restaurant part of the hotel was gorgeous. Fabulous outdoor area and lots of different areas to eat and drink inside. |Negatives: The food was very average for a posh hotel. We gave the food a 7/10. The food didn’t match the ambiance of the hotel. :(|All in all though, we had a lovely stay and would have no hesitation coming back again.

We had the pleasure of staying at and getting married at the beautiful Portsea Hotel in June 2024. The staff made the day wonderfully easy. Huge Thankyou to manager Joe for being so welcoming and to Chrissy & Finn who worked on the day for the ceremony and dinner. Exceptional service from all and a perfect day to remember. We’ll be day dreaming about our food menu forever. Lots of love L & J.

They’re having a laugh here. Skeleton staff but a 15% surcharge. All the food arrived at the same time despite ordering entrees. Eye fillets at $55 a pop were dry and overcooked. One was returned given it was inedible, then a fresh replaced with plastic or brown paper still attached. Well done. Calamari never came. When I asked for a refund on the calamari, they gave me cash for the normal amount, not adjusted for the 15% surcharge. Hard to leave quietly here when you get this ripped off, but we did since it’s not really the fault of the very few staff that were actually rostered. If you can’t run a business sustainably whilst still charging a premium and a surcharge, then close your doors. You’re a disaster.

Definitely the place to eat on the Peninsula. Great vibe, beautiful view and attentive staff. Had a pizza and it was lovely and reasonably priced. We had a slight hiccup with a delay and this was addressed in a timely manner and was fixed quickly. The way it was handled turned what could have left us disappointed, but instead we left happy and will definitely go back.

It doesn't seem like there is a way to review the part of the hotel just for eating. It feels unfair to be reviewing the hotel when I just came here for lunch. The location is great next to the water so I'm sure staying at this hotel would be great but there. So this review is only for the restaurant portion. As mentioned the location is great and it has plenty of seating outside that is also covered so you can be protected from the sun while also enjoying the outdoors. It also had live music playing although I felt bad for the person performing as people were too focused on their own discussion to even notice that someone was playing music. They also have lots of indoor seating and seating around their bars. Unfortunately the food wasn't as great. It was ok, but nothing memorable. I've seen reviews mentioning that it was the best calamari they have had and it makes me wonder where they go eat calamari, because it's not that it was bad.. it was at best ok.. some bits were a bit too chewy. I got the ricotta gnocchi with prosciutto which was a bit too salty which usually happens when the prosciutto is of lower quality. The people in my group worded the oysters, calamari and a plus with prosciutto. The oysters were just ok and the calamari... Well I spoke about that. I also am quite negative at any place that doesn't bring you water at the table first thing and you have to ask for it. I worked as a waiter for years so I tend to notice little things like that which bother me. I'd come back again to have a drink with friends (they really enjoyed their drinks..I only drink sodas so can't comment on them :p) but I won't say to anyone you have to come here and try any of the dishes. Get something if you are hungry but don't expect to be wowed.

Beautiful area to eat inside or outside! There's a great grassy area for kids or animals to play and you can watch boats sail and people playing in the water! You could come and just get drinks and enjoy the weather. We had pizza, fish and chips, and a Parma - Food was delicious with large portions! I'm visiting from the US, and would highly recommend!

Well, by the time you get to this pub you are pretty much getting to the end of the road. In fact it feels more like some old fashioned restaurant as opposed to a pub, and really does come across as if it could be a venue for a wedding. Mind you, it is a rather nice pub, and it does have a really nice beer garden, and some decent beers on tap as well. Actually, come to think of it, when I turned up here the front runners of a wedding reception were also here, so I guess it is.

Grabbed a late lunch of antipasto and various small dishes, for four adults. All were delicious BUT the steamed mussels, 11 in total, had 4 that had not opened. This might indicate that they were already dead on arrival in the kitchen. They should have been discarded by the cooks. We did not eat them of course but others might be less knowledgeable about food safety Sorry but only 3 stars for this reason.

Attended for a wedding, overall a great position overlooking the bay and pier. The rear garden an amazing backdrop for a wedding ceremony. However the white walkway sturdy plastic looked tacky for the bride and groom and their party to walk down the aisle over the grass and a tad dangerous. If going to host weddings they need a better solution. The back room overlooking the garden and bay was freezing with heaters only operating along side dining area that had no one in their. The function room was set up in an amazing fashion, entree was amazing I had the barramundi and the best I've ever had, the meat mains both chicken and porterhouse were dry but well presented. Service was OK throughout not stand out but adequate. I was amazed to see the bars in the pub close at 10pm and only the wedding rocking the Saturday night. The pub needs an overhaul decor wise.

We went I wedding here last Friday I was best man The wedding was fantastic as was the venue and all the people involved in the preparation and the running of the wedding from the hotel were very helpful I would suggest if you are looking for a venue for a wedding give it a look I know I will we all had a fantastic time And the. Bridal party were really looked after before during and after

The Portsea Hotel is an institution, a landmark faux tudor pub at the very end of the Mornington Peninsula located in what apparently is Australia's most expensive post code (and the city with the most tennis courts per capita anywhere....ah the useless trivia one learns on wikipedia). As for the Hotel itself...5 big stars for the views....stellar, unimpeded views of Port Phillip Bay from almost every table in the outdoor seating area. The food is expensive, but fairly decent (3 star decent). I had a pulled pork bun which was well north of $20, but actually rather tasty. There is no table service, you order at a counter pub style which was a bit odd for this type of establishment in this tony a location. Why the Portsea Hotel doesn't provide service to match the prices is beyond me. The interior of the hotel is where the true disappointment lies, it looks like the function room of an old age home. With a half-decent renovation, this spot could really be a 5 star establishment instead of a 3 star cafeteria. Still it's worth visiting to soak in those amazing views.

I'd never been to Portsea until.... well until the day we had lunch at the Portsea Hotel and I know now what I've been missing. It's a great spot, amazing and tell you what... On a beautiful warm sunny summer day, it's as good as it can get and well worth the 3 hour drive from Melbourne. We went on a Saturday for lunch. Lamaro's had temporarily relocated there and were offering the locals a taste of their wonderful hospitality and amazing cuisine during the month of Jan. My partner in crime (god bless her for inviting me) had scored 2 spots for lunch. It was a beautiful day and the Portsea Pollo was on so it was buzzing in that part of the world. The Hotel itself was packed to the rafters. We were seated in their dining room on the upper deck and our table overlooked the water and faced the pier. You ever experienced a moment so peaceful and beautiful that you wish you could just stay in it and never leave? I did, I think we both did... The stunning view was only a part of the whole experience, the food was amazing as well - kudos to the square to the guys at L'amaros. I loved every dish I had - from the truffled season venison carpaccio to the Snapper and the Peanut butter & Jelly Fried Ice Cream. The guys serving us were very nice as well and only contributed to the whole experience. I can't wait to return to Portsea and I know that that day and every part of it will live on forever in my mind......

This faux Tudor mega-pub overlooking Portsea beach is justifiably famous for its spectacular views. From the lawn or the upstairs function space, patrons can look across the sea to Queenscliff on the other side of Port Phillip Bay. While the setting is amazing, the pub itself really isn't anything special. They do all the standard pub meals, but with some extra-special seafood dishes including the mega Fisherman's Catch for 2 or more - I didn't order it, but I saw it on a table nearby and was blown away! It was an enormous pile of oysters, crab, prawns, bugs fish, scallops, calamari and chips. I had the Gourmet Beef Burger - props to the chutney, but the bun was a little stale. The Parma my dining partner had was better than average - thick, juicy and huge. The wine list was basic but good, with all drinks reasonably priced. We sat out under the umbrellas on the lawn, but you can also dine inside the bistro, or on the semi-enclosed balcony. The Portsea Hotel also has a café lounge, function spaces for both corporate events and weddings, accommodation and a sports bar.

Great service, good meal. My wife and I both had the Pulled Pork Hamburger, with chips and a red cabbage slaw in the bun. Really fresh and very juicy, nice and messy. Sat outside in the sun with fantastic view of the heads. The line up to order looked daunting, very long. The meals arrived very quickly after order and were delicious. $25 each.

A lovely pub and will be amazing in summer. I'm writing this purely on the food and what an underwhelming experience it was. I get the fact that kitchens are prepared and do have food ready in advance, but our 2 parmas arrived about 90 seconds after ordering, slapped on to a plate and looking incredibly underwhelming. Anyway, amazing service times aside, the food was ok, not really worth the high price ($28) placed on the parma. I'd try something else next time. Although I am looking forward to summer down there so I will be back.

Amazing views. Conveniently on the way back from a beautiful hiking area (gunners cottage and that area that used to be quarantine back in the 1850's). Yummy gnocci and pulled pork burger. Beautiful outdoor area for summer time! I will go back.

Beautiful view, and good service. Seating outdoors or indoors. Caters for all diners - groups, families with children and couples. Menu and food looked and sounded very appetising, however, was a bit disappointed compared to what was served - not really value for money, and fairly tasteless. Had the guiness wagyu pie - it was more like a bolognaise pie.

Strictly set menu if you have allergies you can't adjust anything. I wouldn't return. Over-priced. Go elsewhere and save yourself some money

The experience was pretty poor. It was a busy day and I understand that but the place has 3 POS to take food orders and only had 1 person manning, it was terrible. Waited 25 mins in a line to order food. For the price they're charging table service is in order. The uncooked entrees were great, oysters and the charcuterie board. The cooked food was very bad. No one had seasoned any of the 5 dishes properly. They were all overcooked. Linguini overdone, Atlantic salmon overdone and steak overdone. Didn't try the Parma but instead of crowding the plate with so many chips, they could give less and season them properly instead. $230 later for 5 mains and 2 entrees, shameful that this place is so busy. People reinforcing to the owners that what they do is good when it's plainly rubbish for the price point.

Cracking view, overpriced, poor food. Institution serving food fit for a correctional institution. Hard to tell you to give it a miss, just give the food a miss

I went there for lunch with my wife and son. We found our seats near other occupied tables and then waited to be served. After about 10 minutes of waiting, it looked like the supervisor was coming over to serve us, but instead he pushed past to look through a screen and then muttered something about other customers sitting in a closed section. I smiled, he did not :(. We waited another 10 minutes trying to catch one of the three waiters eyes without any luck. So we left and because all the waiters were disappearing for long periods of time, were not acknowledged on our way out. Instead we had fish and chips at the milk bar further down the road on the corner which was very nice and we had extra appreciation for the friendly and attentive service. The Portsea Hotel is really nothing more than a pub with a great view. Hence the staff who were at most bar men trying to be waiters. Three waiters for at most 8 tables with a maximum of 4 patrons on each is a walk in the park for one good waiter. These guys were lazy and complacent, and shouldn't work in hospitality.