Nina’s guidebook

Nina
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.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar Delicatessen
22 Main St
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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 St
Super 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 Ave
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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 Rd
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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 Rd
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
Delicious indian cuisine! Casual but nice. 8 min drive from the studio.
Chutney Bar Mornington
44 Main St
Delicious 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 Ave
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
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 St
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!
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.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rocks Mornington
1 Schnapper Point Dr
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
Really yummy ribs and aouthwrn American style food. Corn bread and Mac and cheese is a must! Great selection of local beers and wines.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Gum BBQ
87 Arthurs Seat Road
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Really 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.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Higher Ground
5 Howey Rd
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great 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.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alatonero
671 Point Nepean Rd
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
Romantic couple spot, delicious food and good selection of cocktails ! Make a reservation online.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Assaggini Wine & Tapas Bar
1C Albert St
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Romantic 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 :)
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milkbar & Co.
42 Lochiel Ave
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lots 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 St
A 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.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tucks
37 Shoreham Rd
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A 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!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zero95 Pizza Bar
199-201 Point Nepean Rd
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Really 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 Ave
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great 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.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Beach Project
464 Esplanade
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Family 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!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Johnny Ripe
284 Main Creek Road
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!
Cozy cafe located on the first floor overlooking Mt martha beach. Balcony seating, tapas style menu. Consistently good food!
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mr Curtis
42 Lochiel Ave
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cozy cafe located on the first floor overlooking Mt martha beach. Balcony seating, tapas style menu. Consistently good food!
Fantastic focaccias very generous and filling, beautiful sweet pastries. Lots of options!
Miller’s Bread Cantina
9 Main Street
Fantastic focaccias very generous and filling, beautiful sweet pastries. Lots of options!

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!
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!
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 !
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Briars
450 Nepean Hwy
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 !
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!
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Balcombe Estuary Boardwalk Circuit
Watson Road
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!
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.
830 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Termas de la Península
140 Springs Ln
830 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.

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 Ave
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!

Activities

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Hut Yoga & Wellness
76 Arthurs Seat Rd
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Wineries

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 Rd
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing 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 Rd
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rare Hare Wine & Food Store
166 Balnarring Rd
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
Great food, casual and a good spot to sit on the lawn and enjoy a glass of wine!
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foxeys Hangout
795 White Hill Rd
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great 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!
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pt. Leo Estate
3649 Frankston - Flinders Rd
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!