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1. JimmyRum Bar & Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(55)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Dromana

Booked 1 time today

The JimmyRum Bar and Restaurant is open from Thursday to Sunday, serving our full range of rum & cane spirits, served neat or in freshly made and ever-changing premium rum cocktails. We also specialise in local beer, cider and wine.Our amazing chef, Danny Wakley has created a fantastic share menu with inspired and unique dishes to share between friends or keep all to yourself. Pair these with some of the peninsula's best cocktails and you will have an experience you will keep coming back for. Our cellar door is open seven days a week. Pop in for a tasting & spend some time learning about JimmyRum and experience first hand how rum is made.For bookings over 10 people, please email us at bookings@jimmyrum.com.au

2. JimmyRum Tastings

5.0

Exceptional(23)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Dromana

Want to broaden your knowledge of rum? Book in for a Tasting Bench Experience, available on the hour every day between 12-6pm. You’ll be seated in front of our gorgeous 1,500L copper still, Matilda, and guided through our core spirits range, plus a few never-to-be-released rums. Learn about the history of rum, and how JimmyRum became Victoria’s first dedicated craft rum distillery. Bookings are encouraged.

3. La Onda Latin Mex

4.7

Exceptional(275)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Dromana

Booked 2 times today

La Onda Latin Mex restaurant is an authentic Latin Mex venue serving flavours that draw from the vastness of Latin American and Mexican cuisine. Located in the heart of Dromana, our venue sits across from the beach where the sounds of Latin American music blend with the rhythm of the ocean waves to create a unique dining experience in the Mornington Peninsula. Let us inspire you with the love we all share for authentic cuisine straight from the heart of our history.Our restaurant offers a-la-carte menu and the dishes are created with fresh produce and techniques from our talented kitchen team lead by Chef Roxy Flores. Our signature dish is the Fish taco, beef burritos and layered Nachos and don't forget our Margaritas and Mexican beers to get the fiesta started!

4. The Dava Hotel

4.5

Awesome(407)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Mount Martha

Booked 16 times today

The newly refurbished Dava Hotel is located on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula and on the esplanade of Mount Martha, featuring spectacular views of Port Philip Bay. The Dava Hotel is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner and boasts a vibrant family friendly bistro restaurant with modern décor, a sports bar, and a rooftop deck with breath-taking bay views. Our Head chef and his creative team design delicious seasonal menus using local and fresh produce from the Mornington Peninsula that are beautifully paired with Australian wines. We pride ourselves on our friendly and casual atmosphere - ideal for families and friends getting together to enjoy local produce that is transformed into great meals and paired with exceptional wines or craft beers from the Peninsula. Make The Dava Hotel your next destination!

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5. DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Mornington

4.5

Awesome(858)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mornington

Booked 37 times today

We are a true Italian pizzeria, mozzarella bar, fresh produce store & delicatessen all in one.Our Name D.O.C. an Italian appellation abbreviated to mean "of controlled origin denomination" is core to our mission. To deliver you, the customer, the true Italian dining experience.We offer a casual family style communal dining environment.A private dining experience is available in our unique Produce Room for groups upto 20 to 30.Let our team of enthusiastic Italians amaze you.Welcome back to simple Italian food.

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6. The Rocks Mornington

4.5

Awesome(1556)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Mornington

Booked 28 times today

For all reservations please head to our website. www.therocksmornington.com.au. The Rocks Mornington, sitting on Mornington's waterfront, is a vibrant waterside eatery specializing in tantalizingly fresh seafood dishes.

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7. The Epicurean Red Hill

4.3

Awesome(780)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Red Hill

Booked 33 times today

Our Team is excited to welcome you to The Shed Restaurant. Reservations are essential via the above booking portal. Credit card details are required at the time of booking for large groups however no funds are taken prior to your reservation. A $40 no-show fee is charged only without sufficient notice period of 12hrs. Whilst we love them, we cannot accomodate bookings for pets. Bookings of 2 - 7 can enjoy our a la carte menu offering.Bookings of 8+ adult guests are required to dine on our Feasting Menu $84pp. Our Chefs cater to all preferences and dietary requirements wherever possible, please alert your waitstaff on arrival. Note for all tables confirmed on an a la carte basis will unusually receive longer than normal service times.Please include Children in your total number of guests when making a booking and leave a note for the restaurant when completing your reservation. Childrens menu is available.A 10% surcharge applies on weekends / 20% on public holidays.

8. Red Hill Estate

4.4

Awesome(97)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Winery • Main Ridge

Booked 14 times today

Red Hill Estate : a destination not to be missed on the Mornington Peninsula - turning your small moments into unforgettable ones.Drawing inspiration from the Fabrizio family's wine odyssey, which began in Torino de Sangro—a town nestled between the mountains and the sea in Italy's Abruzzo region— the maritime-influenced slopes of the Mornington Peninsula hinterland are home to the iconic Red Hill Estate; a new venue sparks the beginning of a new chapter, offering food and wine experiences in a relaxed dining area with views of the kitchen garden and olive trees.Restaurant bookings are available at 11:45am, 12:00pm, 12:15pm or 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 2:30pm for a duration of two hours. Wine Experience bookings are available at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm for a duration of 45 minutes.Walk-ins are welcome but bookings are recommended. For groups larger than 20 guests or function enquiries please email info@redhillestate.com.au.

9. Merricks Store

4.7

Exceptional(1117)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Merricks

Booked 24 times today

The Merricks Store is open every day 8.30am - 5pm.Our talented kitchen team turn the very best of fresh, seasonal ingredients into the most delicious seasonal-inspired country cuisine.Enjoy breakfast or a long lunch by the fire or on one of our decks. Select from an extensive range of local wines as well as local beers and cider.BREAKFAST 8:30am - 11amLUNCH 12pm - 3:30pmWith the exception of events & our food truck, our bistro is not open for dinner.Please see our website for more details.

10. Hochi Mama CBD

4.7

Exceptional(3387)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 59 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

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Loraine
Victoria •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Time to change my usual Salsicia Pizza, so I opted for the Pancetta Pizza. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, right down to the last bite. Waiting staff were excellent and wine yummy! Love DOC is the BEST eatery in Mornington.
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DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - MorningtonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mornington
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4.5
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Michael
New South Wales •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great food with lots of options. Good value and the service was excellent.
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The Dava HotelPrice: Moderate• Australian• Mount Martha
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4.5
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Bec
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 15, 2025
Delicious food and drinks. Perfect food for sharing and so many options to choose from. Great live music for the afternoon too. I’ll definitely be back.
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JimmyRum Bar & KitchenPrice: Expensive• Australian• Dromana
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4.6
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Amanda
Tropical North Queensland •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
Cos not a lot of people eating that night, it was quiet and ambience perfect. Small and cosy. Food excellent to order and share. Price point exc value for quality. We're locals and will return and take friends. Dromana rocks with grt eateries. Staff for friendly. Cook happy we loved his food. Byo warm coat if you eat in winter as I found it cold inside. Tables seat max four people. Not sure ito if they cater for larger GPS. 5 star rating for those who love tasty morsels of food.
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La Onda Latin MexPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Dromana
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4.7
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Nicola
Kent •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Awesome experience for our family! Fun and informative we were all super happy
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JimmyRum TastingsPrice: Moderate• Australian• Dromana
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5

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