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We're high on atmosphere in Victoria's Oldest Inn - Merrijig Kitchen, Port Fairy, AU-VIC

Merrijig Kitchen

4.7
4.7
148 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
The Merrijig Kitchen is housed in the historic Merrijig Inn {1842), known as Victoria's oldest Inn. Situated across from the Port Fairy wharf, in the heart of gorgeous Port Fairy.
We are HIGH on atmosphere and write our menu daily, after Tanya chats with our fish monger, veggie growers, local butcher and any of our wonderful local gardeners who may pop in with their backgarden produce.
We spend a lot of time on our drinks program, offering our local Henty wine region producers, smattered between regional and international producers adhering to organic and biodynamic practises.
We love a bespoke cocktail, which we make inspired by our garden and of course, offer local artisan beer on tap.
Pop in, we'd love to see you whilst you are enjoying Port Fairy!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon, Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon, Fri–Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 5568 2324
  • Website
    http://www.merrijiginn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tanya Connellan
  • Location
    1 Campbell St, Port Fairy, AU-VIC 3284
  • Neighborhood
    Port Fairy
  • Cross street
    Opposite Port Fairy's historic wharf area with views over the Moyne River
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Menu

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What 148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Victoria

    Great for fine wines

  • Victoria

    Romantic

  • Victoria

    Australian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merrijig Kitchen in Port Fairy offers a "warm, inviting, and cosy" dining experience with a "fabulous ambiance." Guests rave about the "amazing food," "excellent service," and a "creative chef" using "local ingredients." The setting is "perfect for a special celebration," with a "varied seasonal menu" that leaves diners eager to return.

148 Reviews

  1. Rose

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love our special meals as an extended family at Merrijig - such a welcoming feel, such amazing and interesting food in such a gorgeous place. Thanks so much again!

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  2. Liz

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous and hilarious dining experience! Wonderful staff and attentive service, and marvellous food. Would return in a heartbeat!

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  3. Debra

    VIP

    Dubai

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice meal and good service. The fish main course was not overly generous, but was well cooked and tasty. The pasta with lamb was very nice but a little sweet for my liking. The tables in the dining room are very close together and as the restaurant was full it was quite noisy. The owner/chef circulated around the dining room explaining the dishes, which was a nice touch.

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  4. suzanne

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic again. Never fails to be a wonderful meal.

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  5. Paul

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our evening. Staff were very attentive, the menu was interesting and the food was great. Excellent value. We were seated in an alcove at a high top table between the front dining room and the main dining room. It is the perfect place for a small groups, very intimate but you can observe what is going on. We would definitely recommend to anyone in travelling in the area.

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  6. suzanne

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely fantastic restaurant. We never fail to enjoy the evening with the glorious food, friendly service and excellent wine knowledge

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  7. Raj

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, great food with gluten free options. Thankyou so much

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  8. Brian

    Adelaide

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Think it is probably fifth trip here in five years.. love Port Fairy and always find this an amazingly enjoyable meal..and hope it always will retain all it is!!

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  9. Chris

    Tasmania

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great ambience. Compact space but well spaced tables. Delicious food, and attentive staff.

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  10. ann

    Victoria

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Attitude from staff was condescending as if we were novices regarding fine dining! Menus was limited and not very flavoursome! And I thought ‘cuisine monceur’ went out of fashion in the 1990s! Most disappointing visit! The high point was the excellent rose I drank! Could not possibly recommend this restaurant to anyone! On a brighter note can thoroughly recommend the hotel dining in the rest of Port Fsiry and the town itself!!

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Merrijig Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Merrijig Kitchen

1 Campbell St, Port Fairy, AU-VIC 3284

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Opposite Port Fairy's historic wharf area with views over the Moyne River
  • Neighborhood
    Port Fairy
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon, Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon, Fri–Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tanya Connellan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
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