Dine With Us
Gracie’s Restaurant, residing within Flowerdale Estate’s historic 1842 homestead, is a regional food lover’s destination.
Our menu is built around premium, seasonal produce. Each dish is crafted with care by Executive Chef Dominic Grundy—whose Michelin-star experience shines through—and his talented team.
With 60 seats, private dining rooms, and an open-air deck, the restaurant offers sweeping country views by day and star-filled skies by night.
Restaurant Bookings
Opening hours
- Friday – Saturday: Lunch (12 PM – 3 PM) & Dinner (5:30 PM – 8 PM)
- Sunday: Lunch (12 PM – 3 PM)
However, our opening hours may change depending on weddings and private events taking place on the site.
Please contact us before your arrival to Gracie’s Restaurant, via:
- Our online booking calendar (Click here to check), or…
- Give us a call to confirm availability.
*Please note that our restaurant also welcomes walk-in guests. A 15% surcharge applies on Sundays and Public Holidays.
About Our Executive Chef
“My food philosophy is to create seasonally led dishes with simple, bold flavours.” Dominic Grundy.
Flowerdale Estate’s Executive Chef, Dominic Grundy was classically trained under Chef Patron Michel Roux Jr. at the iconic Le Gavroche Restaurant. The first UK restaurant to achieve three Michelin stars, Le Gavroche has been at the forefront of the UK fine dining scene since it opened in Mayfair, London in 1967.
Dominic has also worked with celebrated chefs Paul Heathcote and James Holah at the Michelin-starred Longridge Restaurant, and Paul Kitching at Juniper in Manchester. Dominic’s extensive culinary career has seen him lead fine dining establishments from England to Western Australia.
What We Offer
At Gracie’s Restaurant, we offer more than just dining. Guests can enjoy elegant High Tea, relaxed Pallet Picnics, and tailored private Events — each designed to showcase our seasonal menu and the charm of Flowerdale Estate’s historic setting.
High Tea
We host an elegant high tea near Melbourne on selected Sundays at Gracie’s Restaurant.
Enjoy three tiers of savoury bites, petite sweets, and freshly baked scones, all prepared by Executive Chef Dominic Grundy and his team.
Each high tea includes a glass of bubbles, tea, and coffee, served inside our historic 1842 homestead or on the terrace overlooking the Valley of a Thousand Hills. A relaxed countryside escape, perfect for gathering with friends and family.
Pallet Picnics
Let us set the scene for a luxury pallet picnic at Gracie’s Restaurant, located in Flowerdale Estate’s breathtaking gardens.
Whether it’s a bridal shower, birthday, or a “just because” event, our pallet picnics offer a curated grazing menu and your choice of beverages.
We take care of the details from white linen napkins, a Bluetooth speaker for your playlist, food & drinks, with our dedicated staff members. For your utmost retreat experience in Yarra Valley.
Corporate Events
At Flowerdale Estate, we create unforgettable experiences for every event, including:
- Corporate events
- Product launches
- Milestone celebrations
- Open-air cinemas
- Live bands on the lawn
- Whimsical high teas
- Themed dining for any occasion
…and so much more, per your request!
- Our Dinner Menu -
The main attraction
Main Dishes
Sides
To Share
Kids
sweet and savoury
Dessert
GF = Gluten Free; GFO = Gluten Free Option; NF = Nut Free
V = Vegetarian; VO = Vegetarian Option; VG = Vegan; VGO = Vegan Option
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At Gracie's Restaurant, every dish is the blend between modern touches and farm-to-table dining, inspired by Flowerdale Estate's lush surroundings.
Glimpses of Our Dishes
Meet the farmers, growers and makers of our local community that help to bring that special ‘something’ to Flowerdale Estate.
About Our Local Producers
Atriem Farm - Tallarook
Stephan Koch of Atriem Farm in Tallarook has gone to great lengths and is passionate about producing high performing Murray Grey cattle for the commercial beef industry. His emphasis is on fertility, carcase quality and temperament.
Limestone Pork
Compiling of Large White, Duroc, Landrace, with Berkshire, Limestone Pork are an ethical, sustainable farm that have raised free range pigs since 2011. They pride themselves on caring for their animals, and understand that people care about what they eat and where their food comes from.
Brave Goose Winery
Nina and John are the second generation wine makers at the boutique Brave Goose Winery. Nina’s parents established the winery in 1987, with Nina and her husband John taking reign in 2011. Both Nina and John have spent time in Italy, France, Portugal and New Zealand learning and perfecting their techniques. They love making premium wines and are passionate about sustainable agriculture.
Tastes of the Goulburn
Tastes of the Goulburn is a festival that exhibits produce from our local Mitchell Shire, as well as surrounding wine districts (Goulburn Valley, Upper Goulburn, Nagambie and Strathbogie Regions). Enjoy a day with music, food, wine and children’s entertainment.
Victory Meats
Victor Bonacci started his business 12 years ago. He is committed to quality produce and great customer service. Victory meats is HACCP Certified, Australian owned and operated. He has turned his butcher into a little boutique shop, stocking local wine and beer, antipasto products, sauces and oil.
Flowerdale Valley Honey
Flowerdale Valley is an Australian skincare and beauty brand, with a passion for creating natural, high-quality, holistic skincare products. Based at a farm in Flowerdale, many of their products are made using beeswax and honey from their bee hives, adding a special touch to their beautiful products
Wild Crust Bakery
A wholesale bakery located in Yea. They specialise in sourdough loaves, which are 100% genuine long fermented sourdough, then cooked in their own wood fire oven.
