Lake Moodemere Estate

4.6

291 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Australian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Great for fine wines

Our menu is inspired by our own family gatherings, sharing food, wine, company, the beauty of our landscape and the bounty of our Estate Grown produce. Dine outdoors on the deck overlooking Lake Moodemere, or indoors in the heritage listed homestead - air conditioned in Summer with wood fires in Winter.

We grow our own lamb, wheat, honey, citrus, seasonal vegetables & herbs. All our Estate produce is sustainably produced with minimal intervention and zero food miles in a reflection of the place it was grown and the people who made it.

Our chefs have a passion for sustainability and creativity. In addition to our estate produce, we source the best of the season's harvest, with a view to minimising food miles, to enhance a vibrant, ever changing menu.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Australian, Winery
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 6032 9449
Website
https://www.moodemerewines.com.au/lakeside-restaurant/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Catering
Our Seasonal Menu features our Estate Grown Produce matched with our Single Vineyard Wines. We focus on simple cooking, harmonious flavours and fresh, quality ingredients. If we didn’t grow it and make it ourselves we have sourced the best of our region’s fabulous produce.

Location
12 Moodemere Road, Rutherglen, AU-VIC 3685
Neighbourhood
Rutherglen
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Guided Wine Experience
A$10.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Discover our Sustainably Grown, Single Vineyard Wines. Please allow 30 minutes for your Tasting Experience. Follow your tasting experience with a Cheese Selection or Vigneron's Plate to be enjoyed in our heritage garden by the lake. This booking is for a wine tasting only. It does not include a reservation in our Lakeside Restaurant.
The Vigneron's Table
A$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Take a seat at the Vigneron's table in the private tasting room. Uncover the history and stories behind Lake Moodemere Estate with a guided tasting by one of the principals of our wine producing team. Be guided through a special selection of sustainably produced, single vineyard wines. This is a cellar door selection from our portfolio - wines may differ to those available for general release and will change on a regular basis. Michael Chambers: Sixth generation Vigneron and Winemaker. Joel Chambers: Viticulturist and Sustainability Specialist.
Relaxed Grazing Menu
A$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
House Baked Bread - Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar - Seasonal Dip Vigneron Salumi & Cheese Selection Arancini Sweet Potato Croquettes Pumpkin, walnut & feta salad Beer Battered Chips Chocolate Brownie - ganache - honey macerated nuts

What 291 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Victoria
Best Ambience
Victoria
Great for fine wines
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Great for scenic views
Victoria
Australian
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Best Service
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Great for brunch
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Child-friendly
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Gluten-free-friendly
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Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Lake Moodemere Estate offers a "fantastic location" with beautiful lakeside views and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the "wonderful food" and "delicious wine," complemented by friendly service. The venue's unique charm is enhanced by the welcoming presence of Darcy the dog and engaging hosts, Michael and Belinda.

291 Reviews

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peter
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just a lovely lunch with our eldest. Thank you once again.
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Fiona
New South Wales2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the Summer Nights. Everything comes together to compliment one another! Always, wonderful food, entertainment and great relaxed atmosphere. We keep going back time and time again and never disappointed. Do your self a favour and venture out to Lake Moodemere Estate. xo.
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peter
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful Sunday lunch in the cool at Lake Moodemere Winery. The food yummy as usual and wine delightful. 3 generations all loved it.
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Carol
New South Wales5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly, welcoming service, beautiful meals, relaxing, rural ambience. Love visiting here!
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Craig
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service outstanding. Lovely outdoor table overlooking the lake. Highly recommended
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Ashlea
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tranquil setting, beautiful views, delicious food and wine, amazing service
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Andrew
Victoria1 review
4.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was our second visit to Lake Moodemere Estate. We arrived early and enjoyed some wine tasting before eating. The wines we tasted were all good, but I thought the Durif was outstanding. Two members of our party had fish of the day, which was Barramundi. I had 8 hour slow cooked lamb. Evidently the Barra was delicious. The lamb was predictably fall apart, but I thought there was too much of it. It came with three round pancake like pieces of bread (?) and I was not sure what do do with them -- perhaps an explanation might have helped. I had Muscat perfloget (spelling is wrong, I know) which consisted of a scoop of vanilla ice cream, hot black coffee and a glass of muscat. I asked, and was told they were all mixed together, then drunk. It was OK, but I wished I had ordered the two scoops of ice cream. The service was timely without undue waiting, but we had to wait a long time to settle our bill. The ambience is outstanding -- a beautiful venue beside Lake Moodemere. We were under a huge conifer with blue wrens flitting about and cockatoos screeching overhead. The winemaker, Michael Chambers, was wandering about, engaging all the diners in conversation. This was a much appreciated touch. Even though we were not in the under cover section, the noise was still appreciable, and there was a lot of 'could you repeat that'. Overall I would highly recommend Moodemere Estate Winery and restaurant. Choose carefully, and don't be afraid to ask how to approach your plate if you find what is on it confusing.
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Merrilyn
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, beautiful setting, lovely wine, what more can you ask for
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Paul
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food , service and the Riesling Chardonnay were excellent. Highly recommended. Such a great little spot for lunch. Its one of the nicest meals we have had in a long time.
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Philip
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic venue. We were greeted by Zeus the border collie who was charming. We had lunch outside overlooking the lake on a perfect Sunday afternoon. The service was excellent and we loved the wines; they were all well balanced and had a point of difference. Highly recommended.
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Lake Moodemere Estate is rated 4.6 stars by 291 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

12 Moodemere Road, Rutherglen, AU-VIC 3685

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Rutherglen
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Australian, Winery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.moodemerewines.com.au/lakeside-restaurant/
Phone number
(02) 6032 9449
Catering
Our Seasonal Menu features our Estate Grown Produce matched with our Single Vineyard Wines. We focus on simple cooking, harmonious flavours and fresh, quality ingredients. If we didn’t grow it and make it ourselves we have sourced the best of our region’s fabulous produce.

Lake Moodemere Estate

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Guided Wine Experience

The Vigneron's Table

Relaxed Grazing Menu

Menu

What 291 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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