Rare Hare

14/20Updated October 12, 2026,first published November 18, 2024Wood-fired share plates and sweeping vineyard views.If you think the seven-metre-tall jackalope sculpture is the most impressive artwork here, check out the vista. Floor-to-ceiling windows that highlight 11 hectares of verdant, sloping vineyards ensure there’s not a bad seat in the house. Soft shell crab wearing a tempura cloak gets lift-off thanks to a Thai basil and green peppercorn sauce. Eggplant cooked over fire until fudgy meets the crunch of fried shallot, with deeply savoury miso and furikake teaming up for a flavour knockout. Eating with your hands is the only path to pleasure when presented with split tiger prawns, flatbread cooked until golden, turmeric-mustard pickle and an onion bechamel.Pork scotch with charred cabbage and creamed barley is generous in size and flavour. Service is less magnanimous, even during quieter times, but the giant skillet-cooked cookie – a sweet signature – is as reliable as the view.Best for: Long lunches with a group.Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide.Restaurant reviews, news and the hottest openings served to your inbox.Sign upLast visited: May 2026More:Merricks NorthRare HareVictoriaContemporaryOutdoor diningAccepts bookingsVegan-friendlyFamily-friendlyGood for solo dinersGreat or interesting viewGood for groupsAccommodationOpen fireVegetarian-friendlyPrix fixeLicensedWineryRestaurantReviewsGood Food GuideFrom our partners