Food & the table
Winery Lunches & Long Tables in Margaret River
In Margaret River the kitchen matters as much as the cellar. Regional produce, cellar-door restaurants and generous cheese boards mean a winery day is, quite properly, built around a long lunch.
A region that eats well
Many estates pair their wines with a genuine kitchen — a good number of the region's cellar doors serve lunch, and cheese boards are almost a regional institution. Estates such as Aravina Estate, Cullen and Clairault Streicker are known for dining that stands on its own merits.
We place the long lunch at the heart of the day and arrange the tastings around it, so you arrive at the table relaxed and unhurried rather than squeezing food between appointments.
Frequently asked questions
- Do the wineries serve lunch, or should we plan elsewhere?
- Many Margaret River cellar doors have their own restaurants and serve lunch, and cheese and produce boards are widely available. We reserve your table in advance as part of the day so the timing works with your tastings.
- Can the wineries cater to dietary requirements?
- Yes — vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes are widely available across the region's cellar-door kitchens, and we note your needs to each venue in advance. Halal-certified menus are less common in the region, so please tell us early and we will confirm suitable options or adapt the itinerary rather than leave it to chance on the day.
- What about guests who don't drink wine?
- A Margaret River day is about far more than tasting. Non-drinking guests enjoy the same long lunches, gardens, produce, coastline and cellar-door surrounds, and many venues pour local sparkling, juice, tea and coffee. We simply shape the day so no one feels obliged to drink.
- Is tipping expected at wineries and restaurants?
- No. Tipping is not customary in Australia and is never expected — staff are paid a full wage. A tip is welcome if you feel the service was exceptional, but there is no obligation and no set percentage. Prices you see already include tax (GST).
Plan this day, your way
Tell us what you love and we will shape an unhurried Margaret River day around it — every cellar door confirmed before you arrive.
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