We love locally produced and grown. We love homemade and made from scratch. Gippsland, and more specifically East Gippsland, is renowned for fresh quality produce. From the Stratford Free Range Eggs to our Gippsland Grain Fed Steak our preference is to support local producers and to shop local where we can.Our frittata, granola, berry compote, muffins, poached pears and many of our other menu items are made onsite from fresh ingredients and local produce by our skilled team of cooks.
Please note:
During periods where there is an excessive influx of patrons to the area, i.e.- festivals & public holidays we will be unable to reserve tables or take bookings. We are sorry for any inconvenience but we'd still love to look after you if we can.
We aim to offer something a little different... Come on in and explore for yourself the amazing flavours we have available for you!
With a kitchen team led by award winning chef, Mark Briggs, our sharing style menu focuses on the amazing fresh local produce of Gippsland. The menu features charcuterie & cheeses, little nibbles for all to taste, hand made pasta made with Forge Creek free range eggs, lamb, beef + seafood caught in the lakes. The drinks list features award winning local wines such as Lightfoot & Sons and beers from Sailors Grave & Grand Ridge. Wines from further afield in Australia include Riesling from South Australia, Pinot Noir from Mornington + Tasmania, Tempranillo from Spain + the Yarra Valley, Sauvignon Blanc from Tasmania + New Zealand & international wines from South Africa, France, Spain, Italy + Portugal. On the esplanade in Paynesville, SARDINE eatery + bar has wonderful views of the lakes & Raymond Island, a natural koala habitat + is the perfect place to visit during a day on the lakes.
