Rare Hare Wine & Food Store

Have been previously for a beautiful lunch on the outdoor terrace a few years ago. Back in the area again we had to visit for an inside meal. Latest reservation is for 5.30pm which seems early but actually it worked out nicely, you get an amazing sunset over the vines, just beautiful! If it’s later on it wouldn’t be the same and the staff would prob have to work late. Meal was top notch and in a casual long table setting gives you a bit of country communal dining. Service very friendly and efficient. The wine list is very limited. Overall though, highly recommended!

Food here was outstanding, don’t find this winery vibe food in the Melbourne CBD. The outstanding dishes were definitely the potato and the pork. The pork was tender and melted in the mouth. Also quite enjoyed the sardines/anchovies on toast and the croquettes.

Stopped in for lunch with my mum recently. Beautiful property! Delish food, lots of options & staff were very attentive & lovely. We tried the chive waffles, Barra wings, char siu octopus and the rainbow trout - all YUM! The octopus was buttery soft, stand out for us. We also tried the parfait - was the perfect ending to a very yummy lunch, light & refreshing. We both lapped up the LL vineyard petrichor Chardonnay, took a few bottles home with us for Christmas celebrations. Will be back to try doot door doot!

I had an incredible dining experience at Rare Hare! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by friendly and attentive staff who made me feel welcome right away. The atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a lovely lunch The food was absolutely delicious! There is a great variety of options on the menu, each one more tempting than the last. Every dish we tried was beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and presented with care. It’s clear that the chefs at Rare Hare are passionate about what they do Thanks

Absolutely breathtaking view with a stunning menu to match! I came here with a group of friends who I will admit, we were stereotypically difficult customers with some of us being in a rush to get to the next destination that was booked for after our lunch, which made our experience more rushed than it should have been - not at any fault of the establishment nor their staff. We shared the share menu which was incredibly good value - the plates kept coming & coming - the food was so intricately presented, each morsel was put together with so much skill, love & attention to detail. Plus they were able to cater for our many different dietary requirements, which would have also exacerbated our already demanding needs. My favourite dish was the gnocchi - honestly by far the best gnocchi I’ve had in my life - it melted in your mouth, so fresh, rich and divine with the seasonal mushrooms and thyme butter. And even myself as a non alcohol drinker was able to have drinks matched to the menu. I want to shout out to all the staff for their incredible patience, tolerance & professionalism in dealing with our challenging group - having worked years in hospitality, I know how much patience this requires - and I am deeply sorry for the irrational complaints about the delay in food. It’s obvious the share menu is made to be enjoyed slowly & tenderly as a traditional decadent European lunch would be had, not in a rush as we were. So thank you so much, this place is brilliant - highly, highly recommend.

By far one of the best wineries down in the peninsula. The food at Rare Hare is unreal - it’s all designed to be shared so you can have a taste of a lot of their dishes. The croquettes were sooo delicious, the bread, the skillet cookie, the salads… I went back again a month later, they had changed the menu and it was amazing once again. My friends loved it too, it’s a really nice winery to pop by for lunch when doing a wine tour, or a weekend down the peninsula. Highly recommend. 🤗

Stunning location with the most beautiful view. I hosted a baby shower lunch here for 12 guests and we had the best afternoon. The staff were so attentive and welcoming. They catered to all dietary requirements without any fuss. We had the $85 pp set menu and every single dish was superb. The servings were very generous and even the 4 men there could not finish off what ladies couldn’t eat. My highlight was the beetroot dish, the ancient grains salad and the sardines. The dessert was also very popular with everyone. We had a 2:30pm seating and were the last to leave as they were closing the restaurant up. Highly recommend for large groups or a special occasion.

Absolute divine! The menu is designed to be shared so come with a group of your favourite people and prepare to feast. We did not have a booking so we were lucky to get a seat on the communal table which was not bad at all. The team are friendly and will help make recommendations if you’re unsure what to order, we had the barramundi and the cookie dessert is a must. Great views and cosy place. One of the best wineries out in Red Hill.