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Lake Moodemere Estate, Rutherglen, AU-VIC

Lake Moodemere Estate

4.6
4.6
285 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
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.

Age Good Food Guide 2023 & 2024

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • 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.
    The Vigneron's Table Photo

  • 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
    Relaxed Grazing Menu Photo

  • Summer Nights

    A$100.00 - A$110.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 14, 2024 - Mar 7, 2025
    Dreamy skies, balmy nights, and delicious, sustainably grown produce. Graze on a seasonal three course menu as the stars appear in the night sky. Featuring Live Music ~ Saturday December 14th: Popular classics by the Moodemere String Quartet Saturday January 25th: Chill to the original songs and covers of The Late Wizards Saturday February 15th: Discover the ancient culture, music and dance of the Bangerang Friday March 7th: Groove to the tunes of The Tony Gardner Jazz Band Beverages purchased separately.
    Summer Nights Photo

Menu

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What 285 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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Lake Moodemere Estate offers a "beautiful setting" with a tranquil deck overlooking the lake. Guests rave about the "fantastic food" and "wonderful wines." The service is described as "lovely" and attentive. Hosts Michael and Belinda Chambers are praised for their "down to earth honesty" and professionalism, enhancing the dining experience.

285 Reviews

  1. Andrew

    Victoria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    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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  2. Merrilyn

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  3. Paul

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  4. Philip

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    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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  5. Chris

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setting overlooking the lake. Great selection of meals both entrees and mains very tasty. Well worth the visit.

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  6. Suzanne

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael and Belinda Chambers were the most wonderful hosts. We enjoyed their down to earth honesty, friendliness and professionalism, so refreshing in an industry known for its hype. Their wines are wonderful (of course we joined their club and received a 30% discount!) particularly their reds though their sparkling chardonnay went down a treat at our table. The meal was delicious in every respect and we really appreciated their attention to detail in serving our young grandson with alacrity whilst leaving we adults to inspect the menu at our leisure and enjoy the wine. The old homestead was magnificent and the view over Lake Moodemere during the spectacular afternoon thunderstorm was a dramatic conclusion to a memorable day. Should you go? Yes! My wife and I will certainly return as I am missing that luscious slow cooked lamb and the spicy Shiraz & Cinsaut already.

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  7. Kelley

    VIP

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had another lovely lunch at Lake moodemere estate. Food and wine were fantastic and the team food their best to keep us cool on an exceptionally hot day.

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  8. Alisa

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, tranquil on the deck overlooking the lake and the trees. Food was good as was the service. Wines were exceptional.

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  9. Jason

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed our lunch. Food was excellent. Possibly a bit busy so service was a tad slow, but would highly recommend.

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  10. Nicole

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, lovely service, fantastic food and great wines. Thoroughly enjoy our lunch.
    Lake Moodemere EstateResponded on October 28, 2024
    Thank you Nicole! We are delighted you had a wonderful time during your recent visit to Lake Moodemere Estate. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Thank you again, The Lake Moodemere Team

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FAQs

Lake Moodemere Estate is rated 4.6 stars by 285 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lake Moodemere Estate

12 Moodemere Road, Rutherglen, AU-VIC 3685

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rutherglen
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • 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.
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