Dine like a Chairman at Squires Loft
If you're looking for a fine-dining steak restaurant, we have the perfect place for you. Squires Loft Mornington was born from Siller and Deborah Bello's desire to enjoy a premium dining experience with a relaxed vibe, mixology-focused bar and an impressive wine list in the heart of Mornington. There is no other restaurant like it. As you walk through the door, you know you're somewhere special.
Every detail has been considered: the elegant soft furnishings, the floor-to-ceiling glass wine display in the centre of the restaurant, the leather-bound menus and the stunning copper beer taps on the bar. Siller and Deborah wanted to deliver a wow factor and an experience unlike any other on the Peninsula.
Known as the Steak Specialists, their extensive menu includes the finest Australian-bred cuts of beef from Victoria's Gippsland district and northern NSW. The Squires Loft philosophy is simple: a perfectly cooked steak every time. The grill is managed by two expert steak chefs who don't disappoint. Whether you're a medium-well done steak-lover or prefer a walk on the blue side, these guys know how to impress.
Beyond the plate, the Squires commitment to service is second to none to ensure an elevated experience. Siller and Deborah understand that a relaxed vibe makes for a great night and their fine-dining service makes a restaurant experience exceptional. Even the music is a considered curation of jazz and blues to keep the mood and atmosphere humming.
As food connoisseurs, the pair introduced a super-premium specialty steak and burger option called the Chairman Selection. The steak flavour profiles include a 150-day grain-fed Black Onyx pure Black Angus ribeye with a marble score of 3+, offering a mouthwatering taste and tenderness to take your tastebuds to another level. The 500-day grain-fed Black Onyx pure Black Angus scotch fillet, with a marble score of 7+, is cooked medium, leaving it tender and rich in flavour.
Eye fillet connoisseurs can't go past the infinite Wagyu eye fillet that's more than 500 days grain-fed, with a marble score of 5+. This cut is incredibly tender and has a lovely mouthfeel and an unforgettable flavour. Combined with the perfect char, it's a steak experience that will stay with you for ever. The Chairman Selection cattle are fed a secret grain blend that adds a unique flavour profile. Dressed with a perfectly balanced sauce, it's a meal to remember.
The Chairman burgers are accompanied by a Peruvian chimichurri specially made and handed down over four generations and are only available at the Mornington restaurant.
Squires Loft is also famous for its 15-hour slow-cooked pork and beef ribs marinated in its signature South African Squires Loft baste.
All Squires Loft cuts have a specific flavour profile, and once anointed with the signature baste and paired with one of their unique sauces, they deliver a steak like you've never experienced before.
Even the chips, calamari or fried onions are special at Squires Loft Mornington; they're cooked in cottonseed oil for a cleaner flavour which is filtered every night for a fresh, clean taste.
Siller and Deborah have sourced more than 80 per cent of their wines from the Mornington Peninsula. They've also introduced a chairman list of sommelier-curated wines to accompany the Chairman Selection of dishes. The expertise of these pairings is clear from the first sip. In particular, they're proud to support South Australia’s Munda Wines, the first Indigenous winemaker in Australia, whose vibrant wines are of excellent quality.
They also took their cocktail menu seriously. From an original selection of more than 70, they chose the best-tasting 18 cocktails then worked with a mixologist to ensure all the chosen cocktails had the perfect blend to please all tastebuds. And you won't find syrup behind the bar; every ingredient is fresh, and all the spirits are top shelf.
It’s no wonder locals and travellers flock here, given the inviting atmosphere, fabulous staff and service with an impressive menu.
Opening hours: lunch Saturday and Sunday noon-3.30pm; dinner Tuesday to Thursday 5.30-10pm; Friday-Saturday 5.30-11pm; Sunday 5.30-10pm
Squires Loft 104 Main St, Mornington P: 5976 8482
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