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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
170 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian
1 Campbell St, Port Fairy, AU-VIC 3284

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2 people
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8:00 pm
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tanya Connellan
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

What 170 people are saying

Merrijig Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Victoria

    Innovative

  • Victoria

    Great for fine wines

  • Victoria

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merrijig Kitchen offers an intimate dining experience with "creative, interesting, very tasty" dishes using locally-sourced ingredients. Guests praise the "exceptional" service and "lovely ambience" in this charming, historic setting. The wine list is "incredibly" curated, adding to the fine dining experience. A "must visit" when in Port Fairy.
170 Reviews
  1. Helen

    Adelaide1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the Merrigig kitchen on a recommendation, for my 70 th birthday and we were not disappointed. Right from the lovely welcome from the staff and the ‘moody’ ambience of the dining room we were ready for a fabulous night. The food was delicious. Service was excellent and the birthday cake organised with little notice was the best chocolate cake I’ve ever had. Thank you to all the staff for making my birthday extra special.

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  2. Judith

    Nashville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a sweet find! Actually, if the inn host had not clued us in on this opportunity to dine with them we may have missed out. The T-bone steak was perfectly seasoned and prepared… mouthwatering! And the duck fat fried potatoes…you had me at “duck fat “. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to dine in this charming establishment with delightful service and exquisite cuisine!

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  3. Andre

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was intimate with only 6 or 7 tables, so you have to make a booking. The food was very good, and I liked that the chef incorporated as much produce as they grow themselves into the dishes, which made them eclectic. The lamb was a little sparce for the price but tasty, nevertheless. The starters were amazing. And the wine list had a lot of interesting local wines from the west. But the standout was a 1995 high-end clean skin offering from Best's winery. Although not cheap, was an incredible, one-off find, and so worth it. Amazing! The wait staff were friendly and efficient too. So, all in all, a really nice fine dining experience.

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  4. Brenton

    Adelaide1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative, interesting, very tasty! Lovely staff. Victoria's Oldest Inn.

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  5. Dot

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and the atmosphere were excellent. I had superb fish.

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  6. David

    Adelaide5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely dinner in this quaint coastal restaurant. Good food wine and service

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  7. Brittany

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got a last minute booking for a table of 8 celebrating a 30th birthday and lucked out with our own private seating area. Staff went out of their way to make the birthday girl feel special! It was a lovely evening with beautiful, fresh food and we all had a great time.

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  8. Alan

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great as was the wine list. The menu is limited and, although well presented, perhaps a little overpriced.

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  9. Tyrone

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit and it was very good again. Food was cooked to perfection with delicate flavours. We had the slow cooked beef neck and snapper filet. Entree was radish with herb butter odd combination but good. Desert was apple and blueberry tart with Timboon cream and custard sauce. Delicious. As always friendly service. The review is not complete unless we mention the bread and rosemary infused olive oil and the warm drink they give in a small ceramic cup with flavours from beetroot and herbs. Will definitely visit again.

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  10. Julie

    Victoria4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely night although I think they were stretched to their limit with a very large dinning party in their private room. Tha being said, the service was still good.

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Merrijig Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 170 OpenTable diners.

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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 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, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
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