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Case 02: Took the long way to dinner. Ask the locals, read the land, find her before sunset. Find her and go in the draw for $250 to dine at Doot Doot Doot, Jackalope.
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An intimate fine-dining room at Pt. Leo Estate, with seasonal menus and an unhurried view across the grounds.
Known for Seasonal Fine DiningPt. Leo EstateMerricks
Why we’d goA small dining room, a seasonal menu and time to settle into the estate: Laura suits a meal that is the reason for the trip.
Laura is the fine-dining restaurant at Pt. Leo Estate in Merricks, separate from Pt. Leo Restaurant and the Wine Terrace. Pt. Leo Estate describes Laura as a two-hatted dining room. The operator describes a room for up to 40 guests, with a four-course Signature menu and an eight-course Seasonal menu. A two-course option is also offered on weekdays. Confirm the current menu when booking.
Lunch is served Friday to Monday from noon, with Saturday dinner from 6pm. Service can change for private events, so check your date directly with the estate. The estate advises reservations, and requires them on weekends, during peak periods and on public holidays.
Laura is not suitable for children under eight. It does not offer a children's menu, high chairs or space for prams. Confirm suitability directly for an eight-year-old; Pt. Leo Restaurant is the estate's alternative for younger children.
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Reserve a lunch that suits your date, confirm the current menu and leave time to enjoy the estate.
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