Lake Moodemere Estate

4.6 (298)

$41 to $100

Australian

12 Moodemere Road, Rutherglen, AU-VIC 3685

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2 people

Jun 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining

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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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

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. From Friday to Tuesday you can 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.
Fireside Dinner
A$100.00 - A$110.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 6, 2025 only
Clear Winter nights, crackling wood fires and delicious, sustainably grown produce. Graze on a seasonal three course menu by the crackling fire in the Lake Moodemere Estate, heritage listed cellar door. Featuring Live Acoustic Guitar by the Nigel Date Duo. Beverages purchased separately.

Freshly baked wattleseed focacciaA$14.00
multi-grain sourdough - seasonal dip - EVOO
Woodcut’s Giant Crusted OlivesA$18.00
Mozzarella sticks - aioli
Beer Battered Curly ChipsA$12.00
w harissa mayo
Chicken Hakien (Malaysian Spring Roll)A$22.00
chilli mayo
8 Hour Moodemere Lamb ShoulderA$44.00
tzatziki - hummus - salad - flatbread
Selected CheesesA$42.00
chef’s accompaniments
SalumiA$42.00
chef’s accompaniments
Vigneron’s PlateA$60.00
salumi - cheeses - olives

Sides

Roast PotatoesA$16.00
duck fat - rosemary salt
Garlic and Herb Toasted CarrotsA$16.00
Roasted BroccoliniA$16.00
crisp bacon crumble - parmesan dust

Mains

Soup of the Day with croutonsA$18.00
BarramundiA$42.00
tapenade - Parisienne sweet potato
Grilled Lamb RumpA$48.00
seasonal vegetables - red wine jus
House made pastaA$32.00
creamy mushroom sauce - parmesan

Dessert

Lemon Meringue TartA$18.00
house made macaron - fruit compote - tuile
Sticky Toffee PuddingA$18.00
toffee sauce - deep fried ice cream
Muscat AffogatoA$18.00
Double Scoop of Ice creamA$12.00
vanilla, chocolate or lemon sorbet

Children’s Menu

Children’s MenuA$25.00
Under 12 Years Pasta - tomato sugo - parmesan or Fish and Chips Includes a fruit juice box and Frog in a Pond

Beers & Cider

Bridge Road Celtic RedA$12.00
Bridge Road Outsider LagerA$12.00
Great NorthernA$12.00
Alpine Apple Cider – dry or sweetA$12.00

Non-Alcoholic

Coke, Coke Zero, Lemonade, Orange, Lemon Lime & BittersA$5.00
Alpine Sparkling Apple JuiceA$8.00
Sparkling Water 750mlA$10.00
CoffeeA$4.00
Iced Coffee or ChocolateA$12.00
Hot ChocolateA$4.00
Pot of TeaA$4.00
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Lemon Grass & Ginger

Wine List

Muscat Hurley BurleyA$22.00
Muscat - mint - fruit with ginger or tonic
Wines by the GlassA$14.00
Glass of Classic MuscatA$18.00

White & Aromatic Wines

Sparkling ChardonnayA$52.00
2021 Lakeside White - Riesling ChardonnayA$30.00
2023 RieslingA$36.00
2021 ChardonnayA$38.00
2023 Nancy Burley RoséA$36.00

Red Wines

Sparkling ShirazA$52.00
2021 Lakeside Red - Shiraz DurifA$30.00
2022 MerlotA$38.00
2022 Farmer’s Son DurifA$52.00
2023 Hazard Old Vine ShirazA$49.00

Sweet & Fortified Wines

2021 Tara – Grenache Blanc & MuscatA$36.00
Moodemere Classic MuscatA$62.00

What 298 people are saying

Lake Moodemere Estate reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lake Moodemere Estate offers an "absolutely amazing food and service" experience with "beautiful meals" in a "spectacular bluff overlooking the lake." Guests enjoy "fantastic venue" settings with "great wine in a beautiful location" and "relaxing, rural ambience." Though a few dishes were occasionally less impressive, the overall atmosphere and culinary quality earn high recommendations.

298 Reviews

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David
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Restaurant was closed when we visited as it only operates at set times. But the place is beautiful and the wines are excellent. The hosts are the best and took us through a wine journey that was interesting, personal and memorable. Great wine in a beautiful location supported by committed staff and management. The owners are visionary putting out some really great and different wines. We loved it and will return.
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Lisa
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing food and service was 5 star. Atmosphere and surrounding grounds were beautiful overlooking the lake Highly recommend and will definitely return again
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Michael
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely fresh lamb, lovely view of the lake and great wines
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Craig
Sydney1 review
3.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The service was average we ordered starters and before we had finished our mail arrived. We had the lamb cutlets which was overcooked and only 2 cutlets. We were here on Easter Sunday last year and it was much better
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Meagan
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have had some of our happiest Easter lunches here. The food (OMG the lamb! 🤩) is wonderful, the views are lovely, the wines are fabulous and everyone is very friendly. It’s the perfect spot for a long, lazy (and delicious) lunch. Can’t recommend highly enough.
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Gus
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of 6 friends on a cycling and wineries holiday in the Alpine region of Victoria and the Corowa / Rutherglen wine region. We class our wine tasting and lunch at Lake Moodemere Winery as one of the highlights of our holiday. The winery is in the stewardship of the 6th generation of the same family and the passion for the history, the country and the wines is evident in every aspect. The location is a spectacular bluff overlooking the lake and we ate under the veranda of the heritage homestead. The wine tasting was fun and informative and lunch was exceptional. It is a small menu cooked and presented beautifully. I am happy to recommend this experience to any discerning group.
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John
Sunshine Coast3 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We booked here on reputation. Unfortunately, we had stale croutons in the salad and a Vigneron's Platter that was very disappointing with stale biscuits and only two elements of Salumi a ham and a salami which failed to meet the expectations from the description.
Lake Moodemere EstateResponded on March 12, 2025
Thank you John for taking the time to leave your review. We're very sorry we didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback has been passed on to our kitchen team for reflection. We will continue to strive toward outstanding experiences. We hope you will return and welcome your feedback.
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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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Lake Moodemere Estate is rated 4.6 stars by 298 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

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.

Lake Moodemere Estate

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Guided Wine Experience

The Vigneron's Table

Fireside Dinner

Snacks and Share Dishes

Freshly baked wattleseed focacciaA$14.00

Woodcut’s Giant Crusted OlivesA$18.00

Beer Battered Curly ChipsA$12.00

Chicken Hakien (Malaysian Spring Roll)A$22.00

8 Hour Moodemere Lamb ShoulderA$44.00

Selected CheesesA$42.00

SalumiA$42.00

Vigneron’s PlateA$60.00

Sides

Roast PotatoesA$16.00

Garlic and Herb Toasted CarrotsA$16.00

Roasted BroccoliniA$16.00

Mains

Soup of the Day with croutonsA$18.00

BarramundiA$42.00

Grilled Lamb RumpA$48.00

House made pastaA$32.00

Dessert

Lemon Meringue TartA$18.00

Sticky Toffee PuddingA$18.00

Muscat AffogatoA$18.00

Double Scoop of Ice creamA$12.00

Children’s Menu

Children’s MenuA$25.00

Beers & Cider

Bridge Road Celtic RedA$12.00

Bridge Road Outsider LagerA$12.00

Great NorthernA$12.00

Alpine Apple Cider – dry or sweetA$12.00

Non-Alcoholic

Coke, Coke Zero, Lemonade, Orange, Lemon Lime & BittersA$5.00

Alpine Sparkling Apple JuiceA$8.00

Sparkling Water 750mlA$10.00

CoffeeA$4.00

Iced Coffee or ChocolateA$12.00

Hot ChocolateA$4.00

Pot of TeaA$4.00

Wine List

Muscat Hurley BurleyA$22.00

Wines by the GlassA$14.00

Glass of Classic MuscatA$18.00

White & Aromatic Wines

Sparkling ChardonnayA$52.00

2021 Lakeside White - Riesling ChardonnayA$30.00

2023 RieslingA$36.00

2021 ChardonnayA$38.00

2023 Nancy Burley RoséA$36.00

Red Wines

Sparkling ShirazA$52.00

2021 Lakeside Red - Shiraz DurifA$30.00

2022 MerlotA$38.00

2022 Farmer’s Son DurifA$52.00

2023 Hazard Old Vine ShirazA$49.00

Sweet & Fortified Wines

2021 Tara – Grenache Blanc & MuscatA$36.00

Moodemere Classic MuscatA$62.00

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