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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
140 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 15:00–23:00 Dinner Mon, Fri–Sun 18:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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 140 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
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Victoria

    Best Ambience

  • Victoria

    Innovative

  • Victoria

    Romantic

  • Victoria

    Good for special occasions

  • Victoria

    Australian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merrijig Kitchen offers a "warm inviting and cosy" dining experience in Port Fairy, featuring "amazing food" and "attentive service." Guests praise the "seasonal menu" and "locally sourced ingredients," with standout dishes such as soufflé and duck. The charming ambience, characterized by "old world Victorian charm" and a log fire, adds to the allure.

140 Reviews

  1. Chris

    Tasmania

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. ann

    Victoria

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 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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  3. Michael

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm welcome, wonderful ambience, fantastic food. Not to be missed.

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  4. Hannah

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb meal! The food was delicious, service was excellent and the dining room was lovely. Impressive use of local ingredients and seasonal menu. We will definitely be back next time we are in Port Fairy.

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  5. Andrea

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful dining experience! Martini’s to start, with oysters and their own radishes with local butter. We split the scallops and the local ham entrees - they mixed together fabulous flavours. The broad bean pasta was sublime, so fresh and herby and the fish to die for ! Somehow we also finished off the pavlova. I felt it could’ve gone with more cream but otherwise soft and fluffy inside with cracking crust as you would wish. Staff fabulous , know how to look after patrons and advise on drinks and food. A very busy night, so Toilets a little worse for wear and mine didn’t close properly so another patron gave me a slight scare! No harm done …

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  6. Karen

    Melbourne

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent yummy food in a lovely cosy atmosphere with the friendliest and best staff. A ‘must’ visit when in Port Fairy.

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  7. Ian

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good meal and staff. would come again in the future.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal I have had for a long time. I was very impressed.

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  9. Victoria

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very special place that we keep returning to. Really good ingredients, sourced locally, cooked perfectly, with everything on your plate (you don't need to order sides). Incredibly wine list, a cosy setting, and a charismatic and attentive team of waiters. Go now.

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  10. Tim

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delightful experience from the atmosphere of the small dining room to the wonderful friendly service to the exceptional menu. I can't fault it. When we are down Port Fairy way again we will certainly return.

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Merrijig Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 7 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
  • Area
    Port Fairy
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon, Fri–Sun 15:00–23:00 Dinner Mon, Fri–Sun 18:00–23:00
  • 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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