Merrijig Kitchen

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothing is entirely appropriate when dining at Merrijig Kitchen.

Merrijig Kitchen is cosy and historic, housed in the 1842 Merrijig Inn, it offers old‑world, rustic charm with a small, intimate dining room and the warmth of an open fire.

Yes, guests have enjoyed drinks in the Merrijig garden, including one who described having drinks "in the garden looking out over the Moyne at dusk."

Expect Merrijig Kitchen to fill up, several guests describe very busy nights and recommend booking; when not full, reviewers say the dining room and bar can feel calm and relaxed.

Yes, families are welcomed: staff have made space for a newborn pram, guests describe comfortable family dinners here, and the team have even arranged special dessert plates for children.

Monday nights are a great choice, reviewers note Merrijig stays open when many other Port Fairy restaurants are closed, offering an intimate, welcoming dinner option.

Yes, Merrijig Kitchen is often chosen for special evenings: intimate, cosy rooms with a fireplace and multiple guests celebrating anniversaries or romantic dinners.

Portions tend to be generous, guests repeatedly describe generous serves, with some dishes sizeable enough to share and many diners leaving comfortably satisfied.

Staff make room for prams, a manager personally guided a newborn's pram through the restaurant so it could be navigated safely to the table.