Avila, by the bay

30/07/2024

Make a weekend of it!

03/07/2024

Home made Paella tonight with local Portarlington mussels and seafood from Jenkins and Sons our local fishmongers.

03/07/2024

Winter at our local Ozone Beach is truly magical.

20/06/2024

Sounds like a fabulous reason to book a weekend away!

TASTE OF GEELONG
To celebrate Tastes of Greater Geelong, Jack Rabbit Restaurant is serving up any two courses PLUS a glass of premium Jack Rabbit wine (of your choice) for just $70 per person.

Savoury lovers will head straight for the Entree & Main option whilst sweet tooths will delight in the Main & (decadent) Dessert from our Indulge Menu.

Offering a feast for all senses, Jack Rabbit is renowned as the gastronomic destination of The Bellarine. Come, celebrate sustainable local bounty with us.


Monday - Friday Lunches
& Friday night Dinners
21 June - 12 July

05/04/2024

We love the ferry!

03/04/2024

Lots of activities to do on the Bellarine! Have you planned your next weekend getaway?

Explore historic buildings and famous links golf courses, cool off at tranquil bay beaches beaches, or get close to nature on an eco-adventure tour.

02/01/2024

Are you yearning for a luxury beachside getaway this Summer? We have dates still available in January and February.

🩵 5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
🩵 walk to the beach
🩵 quiet area
🩵 relaxing and luxurious space

Check out our listing on AirBnb for more details and to book.

Avila, By the Bay

21/05/2023

One of our amazing local wineries.

We know how lucky we are to have this view. Nearly everyone comments on it and takes photos of it. ❤️

Having not one hospitality venue but two allows everyone to visit. From casual dining at the cafe, wine tastings, coffee and cake to contemporary dining in the restaurant.

If you haven’t visited us yet, this is your invitation to join us. Open 363 days a year.

📍 Jack Rabbit Vineyard
85 Mc Adams Lane
Open daily until 5pm

25/02/2023

Whether you are at an ocean or bay beach, it pays to be safe in the water!

14/10/2022

New menu just dropped at our local!

NEW JACK RABBIT RESTAURANT MENU

• ENTREE •
Tomato consommé, Lard Ass crème fraiche dumplings, capsicum salsa GF, V

Pan seared scallops, pea puree, Drysdale goat “silky”, jamon, roe salt, mint, peas, snow pea GF

Maltose glazed purple carrot, pumpkin seed granola, golden raisins, smoked cashew purée, carrot herb pesto Vegan, GF, DF

Kangaroo loin, saltbush, salt baked beetroot, radish, cucumber, horseradish emulsion, borage GF, DF

Duck leg & celeriac “cannelloni”, sherry glaze, king brown mushroom, orange blossom cream, mustard greens, parmesan crisp GF

Rare seared tuna, local squid, nduja sausage, fennel, red pepper dressing, basil GF, DF

• MAIN•
Bellarine Beef eye fillet, swede, roast marrow butter, balsamic pearls, kale crisps, jus GF

Pan seared market fish, citrus beurre blanc, potato galette, crab & zucchini GF

Pumpkin & quinoa fritter, asparagus, green tahini, pickled pumpkin, sesame coconut yoghurt Vegan, GF, DF

Leura Lamb loin, slow cooked shoulder, kohl rabi purée, whipped fetta, beans, red wine jus, pistachio jam GF

Corn-fed chicken, watercress puree, broccoli, chorizo, herb gnocchi, white wine jus DF

Lion’s mane mushroom, Drysdale goat cheese, black garlic, puffed rice, cranberry bean purée, Chinese broccoli, charred onion GF, V

• DESSERT•
Lychee cheesecake, orange jelly, brown butter sable, lemonade plant ice cream GF

Drysdale goat yogurt panna cotta & burnt Fasties Honey cake, macadamia praline, butterscotch foam, mead sorbet GF

Chocolate espresso opera, milk crumble, pistachio sponge, coffee gel, miso caramel ice cream GF

Sparkling raspberry semi-freddo, coconut crisp, raspberry marshmallow, raspberry snow GF, DF

Dark chocolate mousse cake, basil, strawberry salsa, elderflower ‘meringue’, strawberry & cardamom sorbet Vegan, GF, DF

Local & imported cheese, quince paste, muscatels, pickled walnuts GFA

• NEW LUNCH HOURS •
October & November:
Wednesday - Sunday from 12 noon

Melbourne Cup Weekend:
Open Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd Nov

December: 7 days
Closed Christmas Day

• DINNER•
Friday & Saturday from 6pm

08/10/2022

Yum!

[NEW] Introducing the new Seafood grazing platter to House of Jack Rabbit!
- Grilled Moreton Bay bugs
- Oysters (4)
- Prawn & papaya salad
- Smoked trout pate
- Portarlington mussels escabeche
- Tartare sauce, Marie Rose sauce, aioli, lemon
- Crisp bread

Side of fries optional but recommended 😉

HOUSE OF JACK RABBIT
Brunch / Lunch 7 days
10am - 5pm (last food orders 4pm)

Dinner Friday & Saturday
From 5.45pm

Full menu & bookings 👉🏻 bit.ly/2E6bwqS

13/08/2022

Where we’d rather be!!