Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Mornington Peninsula

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Mr Vincenzo’s

4.8

4.8 (108)

$41 to $100

Australian

Mornington

About the restaurant

Experience the charm of Mr Vincenzo’s, Mornington’s destination for Italian cuisine and vibrant dining.

Nestled on the Esplanade – just off Main St – with stunning views of Mornington Park and the bay, Mr Vincenzo’s offers a unique blend of traditional Italian flavours and contemporary flair.

Step inside and be transported to a 1970s coastal retreat with our distinctive decor, including wine-bottle-green floors, cork accents, and sunny waffle-yellow walls. Vintage photos of Napolitano beach scenes add a touch of nostalgia, celebrating the rich Italian heritage that inspires our culinary delights.

Top review

Steve

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Food was sensational. Carefully prepared and treat the menu selection more as degustation, than starter main and dessert. The dishes are small but perfectly formed, and deserve to be savoured rather than gobbled down. My advice is to take your time and enjoy a larger number of small dishes. Yes, we had a shaky start with service. Sat for 25 mins without any one checking in on our small group, but the gentleman serving offered a very honest explanation of an unexpected delay, and resolved our initial concerns ongoing. A small but perfectly structured menu

The Milbri

4.7

4.7 (468)

$40 and under

South American

Rosebud

About the restaurant

Established in 2014 The Milbri brings ‘Hawker’ style S.E. Asian, Mexican & Latin American food to Rosebud. Offering modern Melbourne brunch dishes from 9am matched with award winning local coffee till 3pm. The Milbri turns into an atmospheric dining & bar venue going late into the evening with a menu that showcases ingredients not only sourced locally but internationally. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Claire

Dined 7 days ago

Had an amazing time here on our date night! We loved the bottomless taco’s and Cocktails experience. Very good value, the food was amazing. We would definitely make the trip down to come back again.

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Experience

Bottomless Taco & Cocktail Fiesta 3

Experience

All You Can Eat Tacos

Bistro One

4.7

4.7 (69)

$41 to $100

Mediterranean

Mornington

About the restaurant

Step inside and let bistro one transport you to the sun-kissed shores of the mediterranean.

Nestled in the heart of a vibrant seaside neighbourhood, our venue offers a refreshing escape with its modern and inviting atmosphere, where you are greeted by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the tantalizing scent of authentic Mediterranean cuisine.

Our menu showcases a wide variety of delectable dishes inspired by the rich flavours of Greece, Italy, Spain, and beyond.

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Brendan

Dined 7 days ago

Overall an excellent dining experience. Great food, wine and excellent staff. Will definitely be back again

The Kitchen Tootgarook

4.6

4.6 (369)

$40 and under

Comfort Food

Tootgarook

About the restaurant

A place that feels like home.. I don't mean that in a sense that the place is covered in dog hair, the tv is blaring, the kids are screaming and there's lego all over the floor; more in a sense that you feel welcomed, content and at home from the minute you enter, right up until you leave. We wanted to create a place, that I myself, would want to visit on a regular basis. A place where your name is more important to us than your money is. A place where you feel like a regular from your first visit. A place where you feel like a part of our family. A place you felt you've been before. A place that feels like home.... Ok, so we have fancy wine glasses, twinkling candles, nice chairs and really shiny cutlery, but don't let that fool you... We're humble, both in our service and in our food, and pretentiousness and oversized egos were banished from the premises the day we started trading. We like looking the part, but life's too short for airs and graces...

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Natasha

Dined 7 days ago

We were in Tootgarook for a family getaway. Service was lovely, Ambius was great and food was delicious.

Young Street Tavern

4.6

4.6 (24)

$41 to $100

Australian

Frankston

About the restaurant

Humdinger is a local 70's inspired tavern.
Chef Simon Tarlington has created a modern tavern menu that befits the space. It includes natural oysters, lasagna schnitzel, jalapeño poppers& his signature grill menu including BBQ Pork Ribs with Bourbon & Coke glaze.

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Jan

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Never disappointed, fabulous spot for a meal and drinks prior to going to a show or the pictures ❣️

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4.5

4.5 (1528)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Mornington

About the restaurant

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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Cheryl

Dined 2 days ago

Great ambiance and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Lunch menu was overall very good . Our experience was excellent and we will go back there

DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Mornington

4.5

4.5 (844)

$40 and under

Italian

Mornington

About the restaurant

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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Louisa

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Great Italian restaurant- simple menu of pizza and pasta, salads & desserts. Authentic flavours & nicest staff who speak Italian. Was a little expensive for what you get but overall we’d return and recommend DOC for the experience and food.

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4.5

4.5 (301)

$40 and under

Australian

Mornington

About the restaurant

Locally family owned and operated, Gods Kitchen opened its historic church doors in Mornington back in 2009.

In our beautiful, heritage listed church, built in 1876, Gods Kitchen was crafted from our passion for bringing people together to share good times, great food and Live music. Come and enjoy original, independent Live Music in a relaxed, casual and friendly environment that you can bring your Granny to.

We're renowned for our diverse menu offering sharing dishes, à la carte menu, gourmet pizza and more.
Our dynamic duo Chefs, bring original dishes with a local and traditional twist (did someone say Parma?!)

Stocking a huge range of local wines, ciders, beers and ales from the Mornington Peninsula, we strive to bring you the best tastes of our beautiful region.
Imports are also a plenty

Did I mention we have the best Espresso Martini in town?! Try our 7 Deadly Long Island Iced Sins

Proudly supporting locals for o

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Keith IGGIEVIP

Dined today

ALWAYS THE SAME QUILITY AND SERVUCE 100% THE BEST SPOT IN MORNINTON

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STEAK NIGHT THURSDAYS

Amare Cucina Pizza Bar

4.4

4.4 (17)

$41 to $100

Italian

Blairgowrie

About the restaurant

Italian Cuisine Located in Blairgrowie. Located in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, in Blairgrowie. We will do everything to not stray too far from the regional and traditional culinary traditions of Italy, mainly from the south Who are we? We are southerners in heart and soul, but we promise to give space to the delicious recipes that Italy proudly offers us and known to the whole world, with pride. Simplicity is our code. Through our dishes we would like to propose to.... The new generations of Italians, Those who emigrated to Australia years ago ,and all those who have interest in experiencing our menu. Through our flavours we will indulge you back to Italy at least for a day. This will be our goal, our greatest gratitude.

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Michelle

Dined on Apr 7, 2025

The most delicious food and wines Prompt and friendly service This was our second time dinning here and we will be back again & again bringing more family & friends YUMMY

Dainton Brewery

4.3

4.3 (635)

$40 and under

Barbecue

Carrum Downs

About the restaurant

Our Carrum Downs Taphouse is open to the public five days a week from Wednesday to Sunday. Enjoy a range of core and limited Dainton releases, as well as a local guest cider, all expertly poured from our 18 custom taps.
Be wowed by our award-winning and unique beers and grab some food from Q-BBQ, serving up real 'low and slow' American wood smoke BBQ

We’ve always got something happening, including Wednesday trivia in the main bar,, special live music & limited edition beer launches
-The Main room is the heart beat of the venue and can get LOUD and rowdy, with Live music and Trivia - great for those looking for a party!
-The Laneway is covered area just off the main room, a lot more chilled and great for those wanting a chat.
-The Beer great for families with a little kids area, plenty of parasols and great for people with dogs.
=Barcade on the mezzanine, want to watch footy or play some pool? head upstairs, great for casual groups.

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Graydon

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Food and service excellent. Made to feel welcome. Food delicious and served very quickly

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Experience

Taphouse Trivia - QBBQ Steak Night

Experience

Bouncy Castle EVERY SUNDAY

Experience

Happy Hour! from opening 'til 6pm (Wed to Fri)

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