Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar 8 Hunter Road, Healesville, Victoria 3777

"We enjoyed a Saturday afternoon lunch, and only have absolute praise for the food, service and even Jayden himself who treated us like guests in his own home. The food was ourstanding and every glass of wine was an absolute winner. We're looking forward to returning!"

"We had a really lovely lunch at Jayden Ong Winery. The bottle of syrah we shared was really beautiful along with the chef's menu, which was great value for the amount and the quality of food we had! Lastly, the staff was so so friendly and accommodating. Jayden really looked after us and my parents, offered them hot water bottles and blankets as it was a cold winters day."

"If you haven’t been to Jayden Ong Wines, you’re missing out on something special! Excellent food and wine, great atmosphere and the hospitality is second to none. Jayden and the team are so welcoming! Being inside the winery it can be chilly but they now have blankets and even hot water bottles. We went to the Persian Feast recently and loved it!"

"We LOVE this place! The food is ALWAYS so fresh, delectably delicious, lovingly cooked and so welcoming! It’s not at all surprising this is now a Hatted Restaurant! We feel like this is our “Cheers”! Jayden and Nolan always are happy, warm and nothing is too much trouble. Shaun & Allan on the grill are masters and everything that comes off is smokey and cooked perfectly. Everyone who works there is well informed on whatever is happening that night. We always have a wonderful night with great wine and wonderful taste sensations. I love where we live here in Healesville!"

"We were completely wowed by today’s visit to Jayden Ong’s Winery & Cellar Bar, which happened to coincide with their 2nd Birthday celebrations. We were personally greeted by Jayden Ong, who welcomed us with open arms and took the time to explain the venue, share his passion behind the project and what we could expect from their birthday menu. Jayden discussed indoor and outdoor seating preferences and upon choosing, personally escorted us to our table (inside the venue, among the wine barrels). He returned shortly afterwards with a box to place my bag, so it wasn’t left on the concrete floor and introduced us to our waitress. It’s personal touches like this that set this experience apart from other venues. From here, menu options were explained and welcome drinks/cocktails offered for our consideration, which were delicious. Jayden’s team were knowledgable, attentive and friendly. It’s clear hospitality is front of mind and clearly reflects in their one hat award. The experience of dining among the wine barrels was incredible. The venue is a large, open working space inside a factory warehouse which could easily feel cold, clinical and uninviting, but somehow didn’t. They have clearly put a lot of care and attention into creating an intimate, welcoming space, complimented by stunning floral arrangements, an eight metre limestone bar, striking light installations and a Bose sound system. There was a DJ on site today, playing unobtrusive lounge funk background music, which added to the ambience. The wines were sensational and the food was mouth-wateringly delicious. We especially enjoyed the succulent wood-grilled flank steak, grilled spring onions and Cafe de Paris butter (I would love to know their secret as it was absolutely delicious, especially considering both of us wouldn’t typically order steak). Quality ingredients, executed perfectly. There was no doubting this venue deserves its five star rating on service alone. The food deserves another five stars! Don’t let the unassuming entrance fool you - step (or run) inside before letting first impressions make your mind up."