Best Margaret River Restaurants (2026 Guide) – Local Favourites & Winery Lunches
No visit to Margaret River is complete without at least one long, lazy lunch at a world-class winery restaurant.
We’re talking fresh local produce, a proper glass of Margaret River chardonnay, and vineyard views that make you seriously question your life choices back home.
At the Margaret River Discovery Co., this is basically considered a professional responsibility. Someone has to do the research… 😉
Over the years, this guide has quietly become one of the most visited pages on our website — tens of thousands of readers every year looking for the best Margaret River restaurants.
So here it is — updated, refreshed, and still 100% independent.
No commissions. No kickbacks. Just a local operator who spends a suspicious amount of time eating and drinking across the region.
First… The Most Exclusive Lunch in Margaret River
Before we get into the broader list… a little bias (but a fair one).
The most exclusive lunch experience in Margaret River isn’t in a restaurant.
It’s a single table.
Limited to just six guests.
The Margaret River Discovery Tour lunch is hosted privately at Fraser Gallop Estate — either among the barrels or out in the vineyard.
It’s not a “restaurant experience”… it’s a behind-the-scenes, locals-style wine lunch:
- Premium local produce
- Estate wines
- No crowds
- No noise
- No rush
Some days it feels like a relaxed family lunch.
Other days it leans into full winery indulgence.
Either way… it’s about as authentic as it gets.
👉 This one books out well in advance — so if it’s on your radar, plan early. It doesn’t get more authentic or real than the Margaret River Discovery Tour lunch.
Top Margaret River Winery Restaurants (2026)
These are our current favourites — consistently delivering the best food, wine, and overall experience.
Vasse Felix
The original Margaret River winery — and still one of the best.
Elevated dining overlooking some of the region’s oldest vines. Whether you go full degustation or keep it simple, it rarely misses.
Cnr Tom Cullity Drive & Caves Rd, Margaret River
Ph: 9756 5050
Amelia Park
A modern classic.
Big vineyard views, polished service, and seriously good food. The shared dishes here are a standout — perfect for long lunches with mates.
www.ameliaparkrestaurant.com.au
3857 Caves Road, Margaret River
Ph: 9755 6747
Rustico at Hay Shed Hill
Relaxed, fun, and ridiculously good value.
Tapas-style dining designed to share, plus one of the best degustation deals in the region. Great if you want quality without the formality.
https://hayshedhill.com.au/pages/rustico-at-hay-shed-hill
511 Harmens Mill Rd, Margaret River
Voyager Estate
This is a commitment… in the best way.
No à la carte — just a beautifully curated tasting menu. Once you sit down, you’re in for the journey. Allow a full afternoon.
http://www.voyagerestate.com.au
Stevens Rd, Margaret River
Leeuwin Estate
A Margaret River icon.
Famous for its Art Series wines, concerts, and a dining experience that consistently ranks among the best in Australia.
If you’re a serious foodie — this is non-negotiable.
Stevens Rd, Margaret River
Fishbone Wines
A bit left-field… in a good way.
Japanese-inspired dining in a winery setting. Fresh, creative, and a nice change of pace from traditional winery menus.
422 Harmans Mill Rd, Margaret River
Wills Domain
Consistently excellent.
Refined but relaxed, with a strong focus on seasonal produce and a well-executed tasting menu. One of the most reliable dining experiences in the region.
Brash Rd & Abbeys Farm Rd, Yallingup
Not Just Wineries (But Absolutely Worth It)
Yarri Restaurant + Bar (Dunsborough)
Modern Australian done properly.
Seasonal, local, and thoughtful. A great option if you’re staying up north and want something a little more refined.
Unit 7/16 Cyrillean Way, Dunsborough
Settlers Tavern (Margaret River)
The wildcard… but it earns its place.
Legendary wine list, proper pub atmosphere, and consistently great food. Less “winery lunch”, more “local institution”.
114 Bussell Highway
de’sendent (Margaret River Town)
One of the most exciting dining experiences in the region right now.
Refined, creative, and genuinely world-class food — without the vineyard setting. A must for anyone who takes their dining seriously.
Where to Eat in Margaret River (By Region)
North (Dunsborough / Yallingup)
Best if you’re staying up that way — otherwise allow time to travel.
- Wills Domain
- Aravina Estate
- Swings & Roundabouts
- Lamont’s
Central (Willyabrup – The Heart of Wine Country)
The highest concentration of top-tier winery restaurants.
- Vasse Felix
- Rustico
- Fishbone
- Clairault Streicker
South (Margaret River / Witchcliffe / Augusta side)
Closest to Margaret River town.
- Voyager Estate
- Leeuwin Estate
- Xanadu
- Vintners Wine Bar
- Glenarty Rd
Local Tip (This Matters More Than You Think)
The best Margaret River restaurants book out.
Not “walk in and see how you go” booked out…
Properly booked out.
👉 If food is important to your trip:
- Book restaurants as soon as accommodation is locked in
- Aim for lunch over dinner (that’s where Margs shines)
- Don’t overbook — long lunches have a habit of… stretching out 🍷
Final Word
Margaret River isn’t just about wine.
It’s about the connection between:
- landscape
- produce
- people
- and place
And nowhere is that more obvious than sitting down for a proper lunch overlooking the vines or the intimacy of working winery barrel room.
If you want the polished version — book a winery restaurant.
If you want the inside story — come join us on tour.
Either way… you’re going to eat very, very well.
If you want to book the Margaret River Discovery Tour lunch, we recommend booking early in your stay so you get the most out of your holiday. We’ll also help set you up with a few tips and recommendations for they remaining days or your holiday.
The tour tends to sell out a few months in advance, especially in peak season, so we suggest to plan ahead as far as possible.