There’s a stretch of the Mornington Peninsula coastline that’s home to the sheltered beaches, vibrant beach boxes, rocky outcrops and remarkable cliffs of Mount Eliza, Mornington and Mount Martha. When the sun shines, so does this area’s foodie scene, with outdoor diners catching salty sea breezes as they savour a deluxe brunch or gourmet dinner at a seaside eatery. With so many cuisines to dazzle the senses, these beachside towns reign supreme with a cafe culture to be admired. 

Venture inland towards Moorooduc, Somerville and Tuerong to continue your foodie journey. Marvel at quality distilleries, laid-back breweries, unpretentious farm gates, award-winning fine food merchants, wine bars and first-rate wineries that will tantalise the tastebuds. Premium eateries complement a wide selection of wineries that provide tastings and grazing plates to complete your lazy afternoon. 

Stay a while and peruse boutique retail stores and gourmet fooderies through the main strips of these colourful suburbs. The industrial estates of Somerville and Mornington overflow with art, food and coffee-crafting innovators, while craft markets and art galleries can be discovered scattered throughout the area. 

Follow up your decadent meal with a visit to a bustling marina, golf course or Mornington Racecourse on race day. Attend a venue with live music, explore the Peninsula winery trail, or immerse yourself in the thriving emerald bushland with a walk at Devilbend Reservoir. This is the place where families gather, visitors connect and friends catch up – all while bonding over their love for food, outstanding hospitality and quality local produce.

Prepare to fall in love with this pocket of the Peninsula, where everything of excellence comes together to create the ultimate cosmopolitan seaside lifestyle tucked away in a world of its own. 

Click links below to explore some of the best places around.

Barrett Lane Sandwich Bar Biscottini Bütterken Bakery Chocolat of Mornington Coffee Traders Cptn Jack’s Devilbend Farm Beer Don’t Panic It’s Organic Fifty5 French Bakehouse Gods Kitchen Island Pasta Company La Cabra Le Feu Mornington Main Street Market Mornington Racecourse Market Mount Eliza Farmers’ Market Mr Velvet Ears Mr Vincenzo’s Mr. Jackson One Pear Tree Mornington Ouest France Peninsula Beverage Co. Peninsula Nut Co Ritchies Mt Eliza Ritchies Mt Martha Smokers Butchery Somerville Egg Farm Squires Loft Steeples Tadka Club The Rocks Mornington Tully’s Corner Via Battisti   Wildgrain Yo My Goodness Mornington Yumbah Seafarms Zambrero Mornington