Brae - BIRREGURRA

Great culinary experience food: 5/5 service: 5/5 atmosphere: 5/5 .more

Brae is the ultimate culinary experience. the front of the house team is amazing that the love for detail and the authentic service is incomparable; there is a real care and obvious human emotion with everything they do. eating is exceptional, it flows beautiful and speaks of the local opposite pairing of drinks is thoughtful and well articulated.

Exceeded expectations, can’t praise the experience highly enough. The staff’s attention to detail and service was outstanding. Highly recommend having a mid meal walk around the gardens to enjoy everything Brae has to offer.Thank you again

The meal itself was quite underwhelming. A few dishes were enjoyable, but many were average, with some being unenjoyable enough that we didn’t even finish them. The baked beetroot, in particular, was a standout disappointment that neither my wife nor I could continue eating. The portion sizes were significantly small, leaving us unsatisfied by the end of the meal; it felt like we were still waiting for more food to come out, only to realize that it was over! The wine pairing was the worst part of the experience. At $180 per person, you’d expect intriguing wines that complement the food well. While there were a couple of decent selections, nothing felt remarkable. To make matters worse, we looked up the retail prices of some wines and found one available for just $30 a bottle! The pinot noir was priced at $60 a bottle, which should have been the highlight of the evening paired with the last main course. Additionally, the servings were tiny—less than half a normal glass—and with only six wines throughout the night, the overall value felt terribly lacking. That meant we received the equivalent of just 3 full glasses at an average of $60 each! This pricing might work if the wines were worth $200+ per bottle, but for $30 and $60 wines? Even if the wine pairing were priced at $50, I would still consider it a poor value. As for the service, it was pleasant but nothing exceptional. We never felt particularly welcomed, though we can’t complain either. If you're considering Brae, I suggest looking into much better, more affordable dining options in Melbourne. And if you’re still determined to go, prioritize the food and definitely skip the wine pairing—it’s not worth the cost!

I had an amazing experience dining at one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants of 2021, @braerestaurant. The restaurant is located on an organic farm, where the ingredients are sourced and freshly picked, or obtained from local suppliers. Every bite was both creative and delicious, complemented by perfectly paired non-alcoholic beverages. We also stayed in their guest suite, and the breakfast the next morning featured freshly baked pastries and bread! I highly recommend this unique experience!