Wayward Winery

5 (198)

$41 to $100

Winery

76 Quoin Hill Road, Waubra, AU-VIC 3352

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Wayward Winery

$41 to $100

Winery

Ballarat

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2 people

26 Oct 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Great for fine wines

Perched on the scenic slopes of a dormant volcano in Waubra—just 20 minutes from Ballarat—Wayward Winery offers a captivating escape into the Pyrenees Wine Region.

Our dynamic kitchen features a seasonal menu centered of cooking with fire. Utilizing a custom Argentinian grill and a wood-fired oven, our team transforms local ingredients and estate-grown produce into bold, flame-kissed dishes.

The dining experience is perfectly paired with our estate-grown W.O.W label wines, showcasing a unique volcanic terroir through our Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Shiraz.

Fri–Sun Lunch: A relaxed, sun-drenched long lunch looking out over the rolling Pyrenees Ranges.

Sat Night ‘EMBR’: An intimate, fire-focused dinner series highlighting the best of our wood-fired creativity.

Join us for a weekend lunch, our exclusive EMBR dinner, or a landmark event among the vines.

Please note tables of 6+ will be required to take one our Chef Selection options

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Winery, Australian
Hours of Operation
Fri–Sun 11:00–16:00 Sat 18:00–20:00
Phone number
0491 920 376
Website
https://www.waywardwinery.com.au/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
76 Quoin Hill Road, Waubra, AU-VIC 3352
Area
Ballarat
Parking Details
None

Experiences

$75pp Chefs Grazing Menu
$75.00 per person
2 - 20 people
Multiple dates available
A less formal banquet option Starting with a selection of grazing meats and cheese , followed by 2 entrees and our wood fired pizzas and sides! Please allow 2 hours for this experience , and let us know of any dietary requirements when booking WW
$95pp Chefs Experience
$95.00 per person
2 - 20 people
Multiple dates available
Treat yourself to a bespoke 5 course banquet of food selected by our chefs at Wayward Winery. For only $95pp you will receive a selection of entree's , following shared mains with sides to compliment, and a small dessert to finish. Please allow 2 hours for this experience and notify us of any dietary requirements when booking
EMBR Night Dinner
2 - 20 people
Multiple dates available
Join us on Saturday nights at Wayward Winery to experience wood fired cooking at its finest! Our chefs have curated an exclusive à la carte menu, sourcing local produce mixed with ingredients from our very own garden all while maintaining an emphasis of cooking with fire. Opt to select the EMBR Degustation for $99pp and let chef take the reins **PLEASE NOTE** For bookings of six or more the $99 EMBR EXPERIENCE (entree, 2 x small plates, mains and dessert) must be selected. Adults only. Please make note of any allergies/dietary requirements in booking notes. Requirements will not be catered to on the night if no notice given.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Wayward Winery.

5.0

(198)

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wayward Winery offers a delightful dining experience with "super service" and "outstanding food." The wood-fired menu pairs beautifully with their excellent wines. Guests rave about the "engaging host" Teddy, who enhances the warm atmosphere. A visit promises "a memorable experience," with many highly recommending the wine tasting and grazing options.

198 Reviews

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Mary
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The host, food and service was amazing. We’ll be back. Thank you for a fabulous day out
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Mathieu
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I had a great evening at the winery, fod, service and atmosphere were heartwarming! I hope we'll have the opprtunity to go there again.
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Jane
Victoria4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always delicious here and Teddy is always so friendly and welcoming! We love coming back every time we are in the area.
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Brigette
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super service from the owner Teddy Food was amazing, view was great and wine was delicious Would highly recommend a visit!!
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Alan
Melbourne20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great dining experience. Highly Recommended.
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Robin
Singapore5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Teddy was a great host and complemented the excellence of the food beautifully
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Jen
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love dining at ember. Wood fired cooking, great food and great wines. Love that teddy gave me paired selection of wines based on what we ordered off the menu! Well worth the travel 🙂
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Todd
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great fun, food and good wine - very relaxing thankyou for a great experience- good luck
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Sofa
Victoria4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were made very welcome on arrival, and throughout the experience the service was terrific, relaxed, the way we like it. We did not realise the entire menu was wood fired, and we felt it was too heavy on the wood firing, a little too charred Brussel sprouts, too heavy on the meat. This is our error for not looking into it further. Another vegetable would have been good, chips were yum! Loved your Pinot!!
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Anna
Victoria1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful place to dine. Very engaging host, wonderful views and fabulous Prosecco and very nice food
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Winery, Australian
Hours of Operation
Fri–Sun 11:00–16:00 Sat 18:00–20:00
Phone number
0491 920 376
Website
https://www.waywardwinery.com.au/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
76 Quoin Hill Road, Waubra, AU-VIC 3352
Area
Ballarat
Parking Details
None

Make a booking

Wayward Winery

$41 to $100

Winery

Ballarat

Make a booking

2 people

26 Oct 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Wayward Winery

Make a booking

Wayward Winery

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

$75pp Chefs Grazing Menu

$95pp Chefs Experience

EMBR Night Dinner

To Share

Grazing Board$52.00

Smoked Hummus$25.00

Baby Burrata$34.00

Kangaroo Tataki$34.00

Smaller Plates

Smoked Tomato Tartlette$18.00

Woodfired Chicken Empanadas$19.00

BBQ Eggplant Arancini$19.00

Pork Neck Skewer$16.00

Larger Plates

Waubra Rib Eye$52.00

BBQ Chicken$46.00

Lamb Rump$48.00

Woodfired Porchetta$47.00

Grilled Zucchini$39.00

Pizza

Margherita$28.00

BBQ Lamb$32.00

Grilled Peach$30.00

Wild Wayward$29.00

Hidden Harvest$28.00

Sides

Wayward Salad$17.00

Hand Cut Chips$16.00

Roasted Carrots$17.00

Wattleseed Flatbread$15.00

After

Mango Custard Tarts$18.00

Woodfired Strawberries & Cream$19.00

Garden Berry Sorbet$19.00

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Wayward Winery

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