yabby lake vineyard

busy even on a tuesday so recommend booking. food was really great, certainly not a cheap meal but nice size servings and beautifully presented. did some wine tasting first to decide what to drink with lunch, the reds were better than the whites but the sparkling was also very nice. 8 of us on our table: 6 of us had entrees, no one had dessert (too full), 7 had coffee. total $640. i’d say too pricey for every week but as a special occasion it was very nice, and the location is lovely too. terrible weather on our visit but the fire was going so quite pleasant inside. staff were very efficient and attentive.

as a vegetarian whose partner is a meat-eater, it’s generally quite difficult to find a quality restaurant that fully caters to both vegetarians and meat-eaters. you will often find that most restaurants will have one vegetarian option on the menu that is sub-par and pales in comparison to the vast options presented to the omnivores.
so when i saw on the website that they had a seperate menu specifically for vegetarians, i was over the moon and managed to get a last minute reservation.
however, to my disappointment, when i approached the waiter to request for the vegetarian menu, i was told that the website is outdated and there is no such thing available which felt misleading.

disappointed, i continued to look at the menu in which, low and behold, had one vegetarian option. if the website has been updated appropriately, we would have dined elsewhere. as expected, the food was very average and the service wasn’t much better.

turning 50 is a big thing. so it was with good fortune that my mornington peninsula-based family suggested yabby lake for lunch for our group of 9 on saturday afternoon in mid-may, 2016.  the whole experience was delightful.

tucked away up a narrow road, the long drive winds its way through the vineyard to the top of the hill. broad views out over port phillip are beautifully framed by the large windows. the venue reminds me of designer architect build of the 70s, but with a bit of recent slick and sensitive updating. i felt right at home.

the service is attentive, pleasant and timely. the pink claw rose complimented the assortment of starters well. we shared gorgonzola & kale arancini, the salumi board and chicken terrine which were delicious. our boys very much enjoyed the homemade sausage roll and perfectly crisply roasted kipfler potatoes. mains of porterhouse, pies, and salmon were washed down by the not to be missed 2013 yabby lake single vineyard pinot noir, which was a stand out.  

lunch can often be an endurance event and the desserts fade as the finish line approaches, but not in this case. the pannacotta was a delight and the choc tops, although simple were just right. i can't recommend yabby lake highly enough.

after waiting for 2 days and calling twice to make a booking we were able to sit outside this afternoon. the menu is quite fixed. you will pay minimum $65 per head as you have to have 2 courses. food was average and in 1 case not as the menu specified. as far as i know “en papillote” doesn’t mean served on soggy toast. when we paid one of our group offered a small tip to be met with “ is that all you’re leaving”? such rude service. nice wines but i won’t venture back for a long time.

we had lunch at yabby lake on a rainy saturday. ordered 2-course meal, chicken pate was great for sharing, both main (steak and baby snapper) were perfectly cooked, so tender! choc hazelnut torte was so rich and delicious. fantastic services, thanks chris, miki and justine. highly recommended.

we had a light lunch as a family in november 2019 and found it to be a comfortable place to be with children on a nice day. the fact it's not a large restaurant like many places on the peninsula and with outside options makes it even more appealing. we just had a salumi plate and enjoyed the wine and surrounds.  the tasting bar is great. it was busy but big enough for the people there. lawrence was great.  there was another lady helping out who also seemed to be doing a fab job but i missed her name. amelia made sure we had everything we needed. i look forward to going back when we have more time and having a proper meal as i feel like i've been teased with what i've experienced during our brief visit.

the food here was divine, had the salumi plate, the cheese board from the dessert menu and the chicken terrine. the plates were empty by the time we finished. the staff are knowledgeable and helpful. the wines are also very delicious. i love that the cellar door and restaurant are together, allowing you to try wine, take two steps, have a seat and enjoy a glass you already know will be good. 100% will return.

just enjoyed a lovely lunch here today. had chicken terrine for starter and snapper fillet for main. bitter chocolate mousse for dessert was a lovely way to end the meal. great setting and good service....oh and the wines are pretty good also :)

such a beautiful location and not packed unlike all the other restaurants in the mornington. we only did wine tasting and personally i didn't really enjoy any of the wines but that's just me. the setting is perfect for a comfortable laid back lunch. it has this cottage feel to it which is super quaint.

delicious food and wine. in particular the mushrooms - sooooo good. the brioche soaks up all the mushroom juice. also loved the arancini balls.

yabby lake came highly recommended from the folk at the merricks general wine store. situated as one of the most northern wineres in the mornington region, it makes an ideal final stop on the way back to melbourne. the winery is halliday 5 star, it produces some serious wines sourced from both its mornington and heathcote vineyards. there are plenty of standouts, the yabby lake pinot gris and the syrah both stood out along with their pinot noir's.

great venue way off the beat and track, came here today skipped mains went straight to dessert as we had been to another disappointing venue earlier we were told that this place was amazing and it didn't disappoint! we tried the tiramisu and panacotta and it was beautiful! coffee ok, service attentive, i would be back to try the food for sure!

beautiful vineyard! try and come on a sunny day to enjoy the views. lovely food and the wine is good too. this is coming from someone that doesn't like wine that much.

10/10 in every respect. quaint and cosy ambience, proficient and friendly service, fabulous wine selection and stellar food. definitely a must try mornington peninsula winery. after being guided through a wine tasting at the cellar door by the lovely norelle, we sat down to lunch at a table overlooking the expansive vineyard next to the open fire. beautiful views and perfect for a cold winters day! we ordered the warm olives to share as a starter followed by the confit duck leg with duck sausage and red cabbage, the fish pie and a side of green beans. everything was exceptional. the wines on offer are great too ranging from sparkling to syrah.

gorgeous views, wonderful atmosphere, delicious food and excellent service. a classy and sophisticated venue for a lovely lunch. i picked the quail which was beautifully presented on the plate with a great balance of textures and flavours. the dessert special of the day was a spiced apricot bread and butter pudding, which was perfect for sharing on a cold winter's day. prices are a bit on the higher side but this was expected for a winery restaurant and was a delightful weekend treat.