Merne Restaurant in Drysdale, Victoria | Australian restaurant

Merne Restaurant

Locality: Drysdale, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5251 5541

Address: 650 Andersons Rd 3222 Drysdale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.merne.com.au

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23.01.2022 Jazz Australia and Merne at Lighthouse are delighted to present the exquisite Melbourne vocalist Nichaud Fitzgibbon to a late afternoon of wonderful jazz by the fireplace. Nichaud will be joined by the Joe Ruberto Jazz Trio, some of Melbournes leading jazz musicians. Tickets are $85 which includes a grazing menu throughout the event. Beverages at bar prices. Bookings are made through Jazz Australia (Diana) by phone on 52583936.

23.01.2022 WOW, we were blown away to the response of MERNE AT YOUR DOORSTEP So grateful to everybody that supported our first week of delivery. Orders are coming in thick and fast for the next few weeks, so please phone or email us ASAP to transport the Merne experience to your home. Phone preferred on 52515541 or email [email protected]... (Delivery for Friday and Saturday) Check previous post for menu. See more

22.01.2022 Our summer wedding season is in full swing and we are so looking forward to our upcoming brides, grooms, family and friends. If you are looking to get married at Merne in the future, we still have availability for some dates for late 2020 and early 2021. All our wedding packages with full pricing are available on our website. Here at Merne, we do not charge a venue or ceremony hire charge, just the price per head. To book a tour please email [email protected]

21.01.2022 We’re taking a break! Time to take our winter annual holiday and refresh for the coming season. We’re back Thursday August 29, just in time for Fathers Day lunch! We look forward to seeing you then!

20.01.2022 Just a little snippet of memories of dining in our restaurant. It wasnt the news we were hoping for yesterday, so it looks like "Merne at your Doorstep" will continue for the forseeable future. We hope everybody enjoyed Fathers Day weekend, we loved bringing our feasts to your homes.... Delivery continues every Friday and Saturday evening to the Bellarine Peninsula so please call 03 52515541 to place your orders. Full details on our website or on our social pages.

20.01.2022 A very happy Easter to you all. Such brilliant weather for the long weekend. We look forward to welcoming you at Merne. #aviewtoadmire

20.01.2022 MERNE AT YOUR DOORSTEP IS BACK! We are back on the road delivering to the Bellarine on Friday & Saturday evenings only. We deliver to Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Leopold, Portarlington, St Leonard’s, Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff.... For $69 per person (no delivery fee) our feast will incorporate olives, two shared dishes, two main courses, a side dish as well as dessert. It’s the Merne experience but within the comforts of your own home. Phone or email any time so we can process card payment and we will deliver to your door. Phone : (03)52515541 (preferred method) Email : [email protected] SHARED GRAZING Olives from the grove Zucchini, walnut, pickled onion, spiced goat feta Smoked trout, beetroot, celeriac, rye SHARED MAINS (Choose two per order) Smoked pumpkin, broad bean, saltbush, fermented macadamia Chicken, sweet potato, chipotle, charred leek, Pork, apple, fennel, miso, chickpea 72hr Beef brisket, polenta, capsicum, beans, mustard SIDE Quinoa, almond, goat curd, smoked balsamic DESSERT Chocolate brownie, mandarin, halva, passionfruit marshmallow

20.01.2022 Our annual event, A vegetable feast is returning on June 21 to showcase the talents of chef Josh Smith's deft hand in cooking with vegetables. A vegetable feast is an eleven course menu designed for sharing and grazing with emphasis on flavour combinations and texture. To reserve your table, phone 0352515541 or email [email protected] Cost $79 per person

19.01.2022 Now that the doors to Merne are wide open and we are welcoming guests back to the venue, our Merne at your doorstep menu is still available but for a pick up service only at 6pm on Friday and Saturday evenings. All you need to do is call on (03) 52515541, choose your two main courses, pay over the phone and we will have you 7 course feast waiting for you to take to your home. When: Friday & Saturday Evenings at 6PM... Cost $65pp Phone (03)52515541 Email [email protected] SHARED GRAZING Olives from the grove, fennel, lemon Jamon, pea, mint, brik pastry Pickled carrot, shanklish, shitake, sesame SHARED MAINS (choice of two per order) Kohlrabi, pickled beetroot, snow pea, wattleseed, macadamia Pork, jerusalem artichoke, red cabbage, sage, pepita, mustard sauce Beef brisket, brussels sprout, turnip, barberry, preserved lemon SIDE DISH Quinoa, cauliflower, charred leek, maple, sunflower seed DESSERT Cheesecake, mandarin, macadamia, yogurt Doorstep Menu | 65pp Winter 2020

19.01.2022 We’re back in action this Friday. With restrictions eased in regional Victoria, Merne will reopen for the weekend. With numbers restricted we are heavily booked, however a private lunch has cancelled for Sunday so there is plenty of room at this stage for a long grazing lunch. Book online, www.merne.com.au

18.01.2022 We had a super night for the 2019 Golden Plate State awards had and some great success! State Winner- Best cellar of local beer and wine State Winner- Best front of house Highly commended - Best customer service Highly commended - Best contemporary dining... Fabulous night at the Dunes in Ocean Grove with great food and service. See more

18.01.2022 Our new website is finally live! Online bookings are now open. We can only cater for 10 people inside but our enclosed veranda has brand new heating installed to keep you warm.... Check out our new website, with many thanks to the wonderful @digitaltourismmarketing for an amazing job. Lunch : Thursday to Monday Dinner : Friday & Saturday www.merne.com.au See more

17.01.2022 With Victoria in lockdown once again (sigh), we have made the decision to sit the week out. Hopefully reopening on Friday the 4th of June. A massive sorry to everybody who was joining us this weekend. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to postpone to another date.

17.01.2022 "MERNE AT YOUR DOORSTEP" Celebrate in style! You asked for it, therefore we are launching MERNE AT YOUR DOORSTEP... As COVID 19 has continued to keep our restaurant doors to be closed, Merne has decided to bring our banquet feast to you. So on Friday and Saturday evenings only (commencing Friday 24th April), we will deliver to the Bellarine Peninsula, encompassing, Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Leopold, Portarlington, St Leonard’s, Point Lonsdale, Queenscliff and Ocean Grove. Delivery or pick up between the hours of 5:30-7:30 (Pre-orders preferred) For $65 per person (no delivery fees), our feast will incorporate snacks, a shared dish, two main courses (your choice), a side dish as well as dessert. Its the Merne experience but within the comforts of your own home. Phone or email anytime so we can process card payment. We will endeavour to deliver as close to your specified time as possible. Phone : (03)52515541 Email : [email protected] SHARED GRAZING Olives from the grove, fennel, lemon Wagyu Bresaola, beetroot, crème fraiche Smoked ricotta, tomato, rhubarb, basil SHARED MAINS (choice of two per order) Parsnip, fermented macadamia, black rice, shallot Chicken, sweetcorn, fennel, tarragon 72hr Beef brisket, green olive, kipfler potato, sauerkraut, Brussels sprout Lamb shoulder, cauliflower, smoked eggplant, middle eastern spice SIDE DISH Quinoa, asparagus, broccoli, hazelnut, balsamic DESSERT Chocolate cheesecake, quince, passion fruit curd Merne at your doorstep menu $65 per person (Friday & Saturday only)

15.01.2022 Have you tried MERNE AT YOUR DOORSTEP yet? We still have a few delivery vacancy’s for both Friday and Saturday this weekend! For full details phone 52515541 or check out our News & Events tab on our website. Thank you for embracing our new service!

15.01.2022 ....and we are done! Here at Merne, we too will close our doors for as long as it takes to knock this virus on the head. We feel desperately sorry for our amazing wedding couples who have postponed their dates and to all the other hospitality venues who are going through this scenario. It has to be done. Time to take a break, do some maintenance and freshen up, because we will be back, bigger and stronger. See you all on the other side. Cheers... Team Merne See more

13.01.2022 MERNE AT YOUR DOORSTEP is delivering lunch to dad on Fathers day. As the doors to Merne are still not open, our feast will be delivered to the towns of the Bellarine Peninsula for lunch on Sunday September the 5th. Our regular Friday & Saturday delivery services will also still be in operation.... For $69 per person (no delivery fee) our feast will incorporate olives, two shared dishes, two main courses, a side dish as well as dessert. It’s the Merne experience but within the comforts of your own home. Phone any time so we can process card payment and we will deliver to your door. Phone : (03)52515541 (preferred method) Email : [email protected] SHARED GRAZING Olives from the grove Zucchini, walnut, pickled onion, spiced goat feta Smoked trout, beetroot, celeriac, rye SHARED MAINS (Choose two per order) Smoked pumpkin, broad bean, saltbush, fermented macadamia Chicken, sweet potato, chipotle, charred leek, Pork, apple, fennel, miso, chickpea 72hr Beef brisket, polenta, capsicum, beans, mustard SIDE Quinoa, almond, goat curd, smoked balsamic DESSERT Chocolate brownie, mandarin, halva, passionfruit marshmallow

11.01.2022 Loving the shiny new @rocketespressoau machine at Merne at Lighthouse. Big Thanks to @coffee_physics for the recommendation and installation.

10.01.2022 JUNE THE 4TH We are thrilled to announce that the doors to Merne will reopen on Thursday June the 4th. Its been a trying few months for everyone and we cannot wait to welcome you all back. Bookings are now available through our website or by phone, so please do not hesitate to book in now! Tables will be limited and we are also launching our new winter menu. Lunch : Thursday through to Monday... Dinner Friday and Saturday Phone - 52515541 Book online - www.merne.com.au See more

08.01.2022 But we are doing it again! Due to unprecedented demand we have opened up a second "Seafood Feast" night on Friday August 2. To book, call (03) 52515541 or email [email protected] Friday August 2 7pm $89 per person

02.01.2022 Just a few tickets left to "Fireside Jazz" at Merne. A stunning late Sunday afternoon of Jazz, featuring the exquisite Melbourne vocalist Nichaud Fitzgibbon and the Joe Ruberto Jazz Trio. Tickets are $85 which includes a grazing menu throughout the event. Beverages at bar prices. Bookings are made through Jazz Australia (Diana) by phone on 52583936.

02.01.2022 Our wedding season is nearly at an end. We feel so grateful to be a part in so many wonderful celebrations. Weddings are now booked to capacity for the next 12 months. For enquires for late 2022/23, please refer to our website or email [email protected] Fabulous pic @jakehoganphotography

02.01.2022 Thank you for the amazing response to "Merne at your doorstep" once again. With our doors closed, we are bringing the Merne experience to the comforts of your own home. To order for Friday & Saturday, phone (03) 52515541 and we will deliver to the towns of the Bellarine Peninsula.