Brae
Chef Dan Hunter's tasting restaurant on his organic farm in Birregurra, rated 18 by the Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) 2026 and counted among Australia's top restaurants.
Set in a country farmhouse in the inland town of Birregurra on the Great Ocean Road. Chef Dan Hunter was formerly head chef at Spain's Mugaritz. There is only one tasting menu, of more than ten courses, which changes with the seasons. Ingredients come largely from the estate's organic farm, olive grove and beehives. Recent dishes include abalone braised with beetroot and smoked eel with roasted pork cheek. The AGFG 2026 gave Brae 18 points, the highest in the region, and it has long ranked among Australia's best restaurants. Tasting menus start at A$370, and reservations must be made in advance on the website. A garden tour before the meal is recommended. The estate has six guest rooms, bookable only by diners. The restaurant is inland, so you'll need to drive.
Opening hours
Thursday dinner 5:00–10:00 pm; Friday–Sunday lunch 12:00–6:00 pm; closed Monday to Wednesday; closed for Christmas from 24 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
Nearby sights
- Erskine Falls
- Lorne
- Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
- Teddy's Lookout
- Split Point Lighthouse
- Kennett River Koala Walk
- Anglesea
- Hopetoun Falls