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

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Updated November 05, 2026

Looking for the best handcrafted cocktails in Mornington Peninsula? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Mr Vincenzo’s
4.8
4.8 (239)
$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
lisa
Dined 1 day ago
Very welcoming, attentive staff, great food & wine. Highly recommend
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Waves on the Beach
4.7
4.7 (1740)
$40 and under
Modern Australian
Frankston
About the restaurant
Hidden away on the beach with stunning panoramic waterfront views, Waves Restaurant offers an amazingly picturesque dining experience.
As a restaurant, it is just perfect for casual group meals, a romantic dinner for two or for a more elaborate wedding – for which they are very well known. Their interior has an easy, coastal feel with comfortable furniture, letting the ocean take centre stage. With glassed walls allowing the maximums views of the ocean in front of you, the feeling of dining by the sea is as real as it gets.
Their team of chefs have created a seasonal and mouth-watering menu that complements the relaxed, seaside feel of the venue. There are also delicious vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options and a daily specials board. The wine list is also generous in its diversity with sulphate-free, organic wines available as well as delicious local and interstate wines. There is plenty of paid parking right outside their door and they are open 7 days for lunch &
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Lisa
Dined on Oct 28, 2026
Always great for dinner at Waves and views to die for!
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Wildgrain Mornington
4.7
4.7 (725)
$41 to $100
Australian
Mornington
About the restaurant
Housed in a beautifully reimagined grain store just steps from Mornington’s Main Street, Wildgrain Mornington is a restaurant and bar built on a deep respect for the land, a love of quality produce, good local wine, and genuine connection.
Curated by Head Chef Leo Howard, our menus evolve with the seasons, celebrating a seed-to-plate philosophy. Much of our produce is organically grown on our own farm, and we work closely with local suppliers who share our commitment to quality and sustainability.

Whether you’re gathering for a quiet dinner, a long lunch, or a special celebration, Wildgrain Mornington offers a collection of beautiful, inviting spaces designed for connection and lasting memories — beside the fireplace, at the cocktail bar, nestled into a velvet banquette, or amongst the leafy greenery of our open-air, fully covered Greenhouse.

Open for Lunch & Dinner, Wednesday to Saturday. Walk-ins are welcome, though we recommend making a reservation.

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Gerard
Dined 2 days ago
A Top Class Restaurant. Totally consistent in all areas of cuisine. We look forward to our visit very soon.
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Many Little Bar & Dining
4.7
4.7 (32)
$41 to $100
Sri Lankan
Red Hill
About the restaurant
Many Little is a contemporary Sri Lankan restaurant by chef-owner Gayan Pieris, inspired by the vibrant food culture of Sri Lanka and traditional family recipes. Using classic techniques, aromatic spices, and Ayurvedic principles, the menu delivers bold, layered flavours with a refined modern touch. All dishes are made from scratch using premium ingredients, with no artificial flavours or enhancers.

Awarded One Chef Hat, the restaurant is known for its balance of authenticity, freshness, and creative presentation, bringing the warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality to every plate.

Many Little Bar complements the dining experience with craft beer, local wines, cocktails, and a Sri Lankan-inspired bar menu, enjoyed in warm interiors, on the sun-drenched deck, or beneath the Angophora tree in the courtyard.
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Jacquie
Dined 6 days ago
Had the most enjoyable lunch. Staff were great and very helpful. Food was delicious and plentiful. Will definitely be back!
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Rancho - Argentinian Grill & Steakhouse
4.7
4.7 (85)
$40 and under
Steakhouse
Frankston
About the restaurant
At Rancho grill and steakhouse, we bring the authentic taste of Argentina to your table with our signature charcoal grill. Specializing in perfectly cooked steaks, tender lamb, succulent seafood, and juicy chicken, every dish is crafted to highlight the rich, smoky flavors of our traditional grilling method. Whether you're a meat lover or looking for something different, our menu has something for everyone. We’re open six days a week, Monday to Saturday, from 5 PM to 9 PM, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere for friends, family, and steak enthusiasts alike.
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Cheryl
Dined on Oct 24, 2026
If you like meat especially steak this is the place to come.
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The Epicurean Red Hill
4.6
4.6 (853)
$41 to $100
Mediterranean
Red Hill
About the restaurant
Our Team is excited to welcome you to The Shed Restaurant.

Reservations are essential via the above booking portal.

Whilst we love them, we cannot accomodate bookings for pets.

Bookings of 2 - 7 can enjoy our a la carte menu offering.
Bookings of 8+ adult guests may be required to dine on our Seasonal Table menu $90pp during peak times. Our Chefs cater to all preferences and dietary requirements wherever possible, please alert your waitstaff on arrival.
Note for all tables confirmed on an a la carte basis will unusually receive longer than normal service times.
Please include Children in your total number of guests when making a booking and leave a note for the restaurant when completing your reservation. Childrens menu is available.

A 10% surcharge applies on weekends / 20% on public holidays.


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ChrisGold
Dined on Oct 30, 2026
Outstanding as always.
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Young Street Tavern
4.6
4.6 (109)
$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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Greg
Dined on Oct 10, 2026
It was a Saturday night so the atmosphere was understandably loud and excited, and also warm and friendly. The staff are excellent! Nothing is too much trouble. The drinks menu is extensive. The food is great and comes out swiftly, but There’s not a lot for vegans.
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Assaggini
4.4
4.4 (772)
$40 and under
Italian
Mornington
About the restaurant
Assaggini Wine Bar & Restaurant: translating to 'small tastings' in Italian and in true form our menu celebrates modern Italian dining in a contemporary, intimate setting just off Main St, Mornington.

Our menu has a focus on homemade pasta, fresh local produce and is matched with our extensive wine and cocktail list featuring vino from vineyards near and far. If wine is not your thing, choose from our exciting cocktail list of favourites and ones you've just go to try!

Assaggini also has a dedicated plant based menu suitable for vegetarian & vegan guests.

Our team looking forwar to welcoming you very soon!
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David
Dined 6 days ago
First, a confession: Assaggini is one of our favourite restaurants, so we came prepared to be delighted. We weren't disappointed, though! This was a birthday dinner for my partner and the attentiveness of the staff - including a surprise dessert birthday treat - made the occasion special. The menu is always entertaining and innovative. From the oysters with a mignonette dressing and Spanish anchovies we had as entrees, to the char-grilled prawns and pork-belly pasta mains, each dish delighted. Another feature - that we noted - was the pacing. There was plenty of time to chat to each other and savour the occasion. The wines, particularly Polperro's Heathcote Even Keel shiraz, were delivered promptly and complimented the meal beautifully.
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Hotel Lona Frankston
4.4
4.4 (149)
$41 to $100
Australian
Frankston
About the restaurant
Come for one thing, stay for everything. Hotel Lona brings exceptional food, relaxed pub culture and rooftop dining and lively nightlife together in the heart of Frankston. With Publican Charles Sedgley’s fine dining background, our menu spans classic pub favourites and refined dishes, with quality at the heart of every plate. Enjoy elevated dining in our dining room, or settle into the public bar for casual bites, pool and live sport in a relaxed indoor-outdoor setting. Upstairs, our all-seasons rooftop is cosy in winter and sun-drenched in summer, with a retractable roof for year-round lunches, dinners and cocktails. Stay as the sun goes down and the atmosphere turns up, with two levels of entertainment, live music and DJs until late. From casual catch-ups to special celebrations, discover intimate private dining and flexible function spaces. Join us for a meal, stay for a drink and see where the night takes you.
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Karyn
Dined on Oct 24, 2026
Everything about our meal was great. The only issue we had was that the music was very loud, so made it challenging to have a conversation, unless you were prepared to speak loudly.
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DoppioZero Pizzeria and Wine Bar
4.4
4.4 (49)
$40 and under
Italian
Moorooduc
About the restaurant
We are DoppioZero Pizzeria @ THE COOLSTORES, an Italian restaurant on the Mornington Peninsula. With their expert knowledge of Doppiozero’s specialty dishes that combine traditional Italian cooking with a modern twist, and their understanding of the perfectly matched local and international beers and wines, our team are here to ensure you enjoy every last bit. Our team, in essence is one big family and we want to welcome you into that! We have reopened with a new takeaway menu for pickups. We celebrate great food, crisp wines and a love of family. Located on the Moorooduc Highway between Frankston and Mornington our vibrant restaurant is a quick escape from the city and easy access from any of the neighbouring coastal communities.
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Josh
Dined on Oct 20, 2026
My family know as soon as we walk into Doppio and see Frank on the floor that the night is going to be perfect. He's a master of hospitality and king of his trade - pair that with the amazing food coming out of the kitchen plus my fav beer kronenburg 1664 on tap and you're in for a fantastic night out Highly recommend
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