Nina’s guidebook
Restaurants and cafes
We love our food and always staying up to date with what's happening on the peninsula. All places to eat are within a 20 min or so drive!
A fantastic casual restaurant.
Family friendly.
Delicious pizzas!
San Danielle is my pick and the tiramisu for dessert.
They also have a deli section which is open during the day, great to pick up antipasto bits and pieces and fresh produce.
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DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar Delicatessen
22 Main StA fantastic casual restaurant.
Family friendly.
Delicious pizzas!
San Danielle is my pick and the tiramisu for dessert.
They also have a deli section which is open during the day, great to pick up antipasto bits and pieces and fresh produce.
Super tasty dumplings and main dishes.
My picks are the chilli wontons and fried pork dumplings.
Casual place, decent drinks menu.
Lunar Dumpling Bar
96 Main StSuper tasty dumplings and main dishes.
My picks are the chilli wontons and fried pork dumplings.
Casual place, decent drinks menu.
A great view of the water from the balcony.
Perfect for breakfast or dinner or drinks on the balcony!
Casual and limited menu but everything is always delicious and well priced.
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Mr Curtis
42 Lochiel AveA great view of the water from the balcony.
Perfect for breakfast or dinner or drinks on the balcony!
Casual and limited menu but everything is always delicious and well priced.
Big place, lots of seating.
Food is great, good extensive menu.
On a cold night ask to book a table by the fire!
** Always call ahead as they are often closed for private functions or weddings.
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The Epicurean Red Hill
165 Shoreham RdBig place, lots of seating.
Food is great, good extensive menu.
On a cold night ask to book a table by the fire!
** Always call ahead as they are often closed for private functions or weddings.
Great food and wine, they offer breakfast too.
Spectacular location under the gumtrees, beautiful fit out.
Great spot for foodies.
Approx 20 min drive from the studio.
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Many Little Bar & Bistro
159 Shoreham RdGreat food and wine, they offer breakfast too.
Spectacular location under the gumtrees, beautiful fit out.
Great spot for foodies.
Approx 20 min drive from the studio.
Chutney Bar Mornington
44 Main StDelicious indian cuisine!
Casual but nice.
8 min drive from the studio.
Always busy, they do great fish and chips!
Grab your take away and eat it at the beach across the road.
Don't forget to order a potato cake :)
We often call ahead and order for pick up as it gets very busy, especially in summer.
*closed on a monday
Beachbox Fish And Chips
4 Lochiel AveAlways busy, they do great fish and chips!
Grab your take away and eat it at the beach across the road.
Don't forget to order a potato cake :)
We often call ahead and order for pick up as it gets very busy, especially in summer.
*closed on a monday
Great coffees, açai bowl and other vegan friendly simple breakfast dishes.
Smoothies are fantastic too.
Not a lot of seating inside so if its a wet day you will probably be out under the umbrellas!
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Store Fifteen
15 Main StGreat coffees, açai bowl and other vegan friendly simple breakfast dishes.
Smoothies are fantastic too.
Not a lot of seating inside so if its a wet day you will probably be out under the umbrellas!
Great dinner or lunch spot over looking the water and pier.
Watch the boats come in and go for a walk along the pier after your meal.
Best for lunch or dinner.
Very heavy seafood menu obviously.
Family friendly.
Approx 8 min drive from the studio.
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The Rocks Mornington
1 Schnapper Point DrGreat dinner or lunch spot over looking the water and pier.
Watch the boats come in and go for a walk along the pier after your meal.
Best for lunch or dinner.
Very heavy seafood menu obviously.
Family friendly.
Approx 8 min drive from the studio.
Really yummy ribs and aouthwrn American style food. Corn bread and Mac and cheese is a must! Great selection of local beers and wines.
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Red Gum BBQ
87 Arthurs Seat RoadReally yummy ribs and aouthwrn American style food. Corn bread and Mac and cheese is a must! Great selection of local beers and wines.
Great coffee and simple breakfast lunch menu!
Approx 2-3 minute drive from the studio.
Lots of parking out the back of the shops.
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Higher Ground
5 Howey RdGreat coffee and simple breakfast lunch menu!
Approx 2-3 minute drive from the studio.
Lots of parking out the back of the shops.
Delicious modern Greek cuisine.
Best to book for the evening.
Mid price point.
A great special occasion option.
Approx 13 min drive from the studio.
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Alatonero
671 Point Nepean RdDelicious modern Greek cuisine.
Best to book for the evening.
Mid price point.
A great special occasion option.
Approx 13 min drive from the studio.
Romantic couple spot, delicious food and good selection of cocktails ! Make a reservation online.
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Assaggini Wine & Tapas Bar
1C Albert StRomantic couple spot, delicious food and good selection of cocktails ! Make a reservation online.
Lots of great breakfast options and the menu is always changing to suit the season! Weekends can get quite busy with locals :)
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Milkbar & Co.
42 Lochiel AveLots of great breakfast options and the menu is always changing to suit the season! Weekends can get quite busy with locals :)
A great little local place to try unusual beers or take away option available too. Grab a drink before your dinner reservation!
Peninsula Beverage Co.
42 Main StA great little local place to try unusual beers or take away option available too. Grab a drink before your dinner reservation!
A winery directly next to Montalto with beautiful views over the vines. Quite relaxed and food is always good.
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Tucks
37 Shoreham RdA winery directly next to Montalto with beautiful views over the vines. Quite relaxed and food is always good.
Really delicious menu and especially the pizzas! Highly recommend!
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Zero95 Pizza Bar
199-201 Point Nepean RdReally delicious menu and especially the pizzas! Highly recommend!
Great local spot, coffee is good and the paninis are delicious. Casual spot.
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Via Battisti
26 Lochiel AveGreat local spot, coffee is good and the paninis are delicious. Casual spot.
Family friendly cafe, good view of the bay from the top of the hill. The perfect place for a sunny day.
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South Beach Project
464 EsplanadeFamily friendly cafe, good view of the bay from the top of the hill. The perfect place for a sunny day.
Such a great place, beautiful views over the orchard and the best pastries. Fish pie is a favourite as well as any of the sweets!
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Johnny Ripe
284 Main Creek RoadSuch a great place, beautiful views over the orchard and the best pastries. Fish pie is a favourite as well as any of the sweets!
Cozy cafe located on the first floor overlooking Mt martha beach. Balcony seating, tapas style menu. Consistently good food!
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Mr Curtis
42 Lochiel AveCozy cafe located on the first floor overlooking Mt martha beach. Balcony seating, tapas style menu. Consistently good food!
Not just a cafe but there is a retail shop of local artist’ pieces, a gallery, a nursery, artist residencies. It’s a beautiful space and the cafe Jones Corner does great coffees and a basic lunch menu.
The Studio & Co.
Not just a cafe but there is a retail shop of local artist’ pieces, a gallery, a nursery, artist residencies. It’s a beautiful space and the cafe Jones Corner does great coffees and a basic lunch menu.
Sightseeing
If you’re not familiar with Australian wildlife or traveling from overseas it’s a great place to spend a morning or afternoon. Small enough that you can get around it within 1.5-2hours. There are lots of talks and a show, please check out the website for more details. You can hold a koala, pat a dingo or feed the kangaroos and wallabies!
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Парк охраны дикой природы Moonlit Sanctuary
550 Tyabb-Tooradin RdIf you’re not familiar with Australian wildlife or traveling from overseas it’s a great place to spend a morning or afternoon. Small enough that you can get around it within 1.5-2hours. There are lots of talks and a show, please check out the website for more details. You can hold a koala, pat a dingo or feed the kangaroos and wallabies!
Fossil Beach
Outdoor
Only a two minute drive from the studio, park your car and start at the briars to grab a map and work out the best suited type of walk for you. There are relaxed and easy 45 minute boardwalks with bird look outs and you may even spot wild kangaroos, emus, lizards, echidnas or lots of varieties of birds. There’s also more intermediate walks which are a bit longer, lots of options! A really great activity to do! Don’t forget your water bottle !
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The Briars
450 Nepean HwyOnly a two minute drive from the studio, park your car and start at the briars to grab a map and work out the best suited type of walk for you. There are relaxed and easy 45 minute boardwalks with bird look outs and you may even spot wild kangaroos, emus, lizards, echidnas or lots of varieties of birds. There’s also more intermediate walks which are a bit longer, lots of options! A really great activity to do! Don’t forget your water bottle !
Grab a take away coffee from mt Martha shops and go for a stroll along the quiet and peaceful estuary boardwalk under lots of tea tree!
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Balcombe Estuary Boardwalk Circuit
Watson RoadGrab a take away coffee from mt Martha shops and go for a stroll along the quiet and peaceful estuary boardwalk under lots of tea tree!
An extremely popular place to check out! Natural mineral hot springs set amongst beautiful outdoor landscapes. Lovely when the weather is cool or at night when it’s quieter. Really beautifully designed and built ! Worth booking online.
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Горячие Источники Пенинсулы
140 Springs LnAn extremely popular place to check out! Natural mineral hot springs set amongst beautiful outdoor landscapes. Lovely when the weather is cool or at night when it’s quieter. Really beautifully designed and built ! Worth booking online.
Beautiful architecture and relaxing thermal spas. Each one unique and different from the next. Highly recommend early mornings or evenings when it’s quieter and don’t forget the sauna !
Alba Thermal Springs and Spa
Beautiful architecture and relaxing thermal spas. Each one unique and different from the next. Highly recommend early mornings or evenings when it’s quieter and don’t forget the sauna !
Food scene
A great deli in Mt martha village with a good selection of quality produce! Pick up some cured meats, cheeses and make your own platter!
Cibo Mt Martha
20 Lochiel AveA great deli in Mt martha village with a good selection of quality produce! Pick up some cured meats, cheeses and make your own platter!
Activities
Hut Yoga & Wellness
76 Arthurs Seat RdWineries
Amazing views, great food and wine.
If its a sunny day sit outside.
They accept walk ins.
Try the parmesan churros!
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Polperro Winery
150 Red Hill RdAmazing views, great food and wine.
If its a sunny day sit outside.
They accept walk ins.
Try the parmesan churros!
A very popular spot for lunch. It gets quite busy so book for a seat in the restaurant or turn up just before lunch to grab a table outside.
Wander the free sculpture garden before or after your meal - wear appropriate shoes!
Approx 20 min drive from the studio.
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Montalto Restaurant
33 Shoreham RdA very popular spot for lunch. It gets quite busy so book for a seat in the restaurant or turn up just before lunch to grab a table outside.
Wander the free sculpture garden before or after your meal - wear appropriate shoes!
Approx 20 min drive from the studio.
Fantastic food and great fit out and view over the vineyard.
They take lots of walk ins for lunch.
If its a nice day sit outside.
Approx 15 min drive from the studio.
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Rare Hare Wine & Food Store
166 Balnarring RdFantastic food and great fit out and view over the vineyard.
They take lots of walk ins for lunch.
If its a nice day sit outside.
Approx 15 min drive from the studio.
Great food, casual and a good spot to sit on the lawn and enjoy a glass of wine!
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Foxeys Hangout
795 White Hill RdGreat food, casual and a good spot to sit on the lawn and enjoy a glass of wine!
Stunning winery and restaurant with an outdoor sculpture park. Admission is $10 but grab a glass of wine and take it with you on your walk. Spectacular views! The restaurant cocktails and food is delicious, more of a special occasion venue but they also have a casual menu in the wine tasting area. If going for dinner or lunch please book!
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Pt. Leo Estate
3649 Frankston - Flinders RdStunning winery and restaurant with an outdoor sculpture park. Admission is $10 but grab a glass of wine and take it with you on your walk. Spectacular views! The restaurant cocktails and food is delicious, more of a special occasion venue but they also have a casual menu in the wine tasting area. If going for dinner or lunch please book!