Mornington Peninsula Dining

A Local Winery Restaurant Experience in Mornington

Max’s is the region’s original winery restaurant — a relaxed, seasonal experience shaped by local producers and three decades of hospitality.

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday
Noon – 5 pm

Saturday’s for Dinner
From 6 pm

Address 53 Shoreham Road Red Hill South Victoria 3937
Tel 03 5931 0177

Max’s Mornington Peninsula

Looking for somewhere to eat in Mornington? Max’s is more than a restaurant, it’s a part of the Peninsula’s story. With views over the vines, warm service, and a produce-led set menu that changes with the seasons, Max’s offers a local dining experience that feels both familiar and elevated.

Philosophy 

Max Paganoni, Michael Demagistris & Ryan James bring together a legacy of craft and care. Each dish is built around seasonal ingredients from local farmers and foragers — it’s food that tells a story without overexplaining it.

Dine With Us

Bookings are essential to ensure the best experience

Seasonal set menu crafted with local producers

Relaxed, professional service that feels like home

Located just off Red HIll with vineyard views

30 years of hospitality on the Mornington Peninsula

A dining experience worth booking in advance

Ready to dine? Book your table now and experience Mornington’s original winery restaurant.

Our Menu

Taste of the Peninsula

salumi
Max’s salumi | sourdough
2024 ocean eight rose | shoreham | VIC

farm
potato | salt | vinegar
beetroot | cashmere | cacao
ricotta | olive oil | lime
karl’s farmed vegetables | sour cream | stout
piroshki | foraged mushrooms | cucumber
avocado | young coconut | green mango

sea
raviolo | balmain bug | curry
bread | wholemeal | sesame seed | linseed
2023 quealy musk creek chardonnay | main ridge VIC

land
quail | bower spinach | thyme
lettuce | nasturtium | apple cider
tomato | kaffir | nonna’s relish
2022 Max’s pick pinot | red hill VIC

indulgence
lemon | pineapple sage| gingerbread
malt | tonka bean | maple syrup
2023 heggies vineyard botrytis | eden valley | SA

$120pp | matching wine $80pp

 

dietaries catered for on request. please inform us of dietaries with your booking

A two-hour journey that blends craft, comfort, and a sense of place.

Join us for a long lunch or a special evening! We can’t wait to share our love for the region with you.

Max Paganoni