Tarrawarra Estate head chef Mark Ebbels reveals his favourite places to eat in the Yarra Valley
The Yarra Valley isn’t just about world-class wine, there are plenty of great spots to eat as well. Local chef Mark Ebbels reveals some of his favourites places to grab a bite.
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The Yarra Valley isn’t just about great wine, there are plenty of great spots to eat as well, from local pubs to casual cafes.
Mark Ebbels, head chef of Tarrawarra Estate in Yarra Glen, shares his tips on some great places to stop for a bite around the Yarra Valley.
YARRA VALLEY’S SECRET WINERIES
DEVELOPMENT THREATENS YARRA VALLEY WINE REGION
TOOLANGI TAVERN
A great local pub with beautiful views and food. Best of all, it’s right in the middle of a beautiful drive through the mountains and forests that border the Yarra Valley.
Address: 1390 Myers Creek Rd, Toolangi
Website: toolangitavern.co
THE INDEPENDENT
An Argentinian-style restaurant owned and run by a very skilled and passionate chef. They also have fantastic plant-based options.
Address: 79 Main St, Gembrook
Website: theindependentgembrook.com.au
OAKRIDGE
Jo Barrett and Matt Stone do a fantastic job of sourcing local ingredients, supporting producers they believe in and make a lot of products in-house. All of this translates to
a great meal.
Address: 864 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream
Website: oakridgewines.com.au
MOCHA AND LIME
Mocha and Lime is my pick for a quick, casual cafe lunch when in Healesville. With a casual, homely atmosphere, there’s always several plant-based options that hit the spot.
Address: 11 Green St, Healesville
Website: mochaandlime.com.au
ROUND BIRD CAN’T FLY
I’m always looking to dine at places where the menu has a decent plant-based offering. Round Bird is one of the strongest in the Yarra Valley on that front.
Address: 170 Main St, Lilydale
Website: roundbird.com.au
Mark Ebbels serves more than 40 plants on each menu at Tarrawarra, many grown in the restaurant’s kitchen garden. To book: tarrawarra.com.au
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