MERRICKS STORE

I’ve been thinking of this place since my first visit and had to come back for lunch, and wasn’t as impressed unfortunately 😢 the lunch menu was pretty expensive. The burger was very average and quite tasteless, as well with the patty being quite red/bloody in the middle, but maybe that’s how it was supposed to be? The fries that it comes with is the same fries served for kids, instead of thick cut which you would expect for that price. So I definitely wouldn’t recommend the burger. The raspberry cheesecake however is the best cheesecake I have had in my life by a long mile. This was a faultless experience. The place itself is really nice with so many spaces and areas to sit, whether you want the restaurant experience, the outdoor experience, the outdoor cafe experience, it covered it all. The food was delicious! The big breakfast was sensational! So so tasty, with so much variety on the plate. The juice, although pricey at $9, was delicious and felt like it was high quality. The food however was very well priced for what you get! I was amazed, and very appreciative! The staff were friendly and attentive, and the place in general had a relaxing feel to it.

I would give this place 10/5 if i could. Food was sooooo amazing. Every dish was so tasty, well presented and high quality that was beyond what i expected. They have plenty of dog friendly outdoor seating areas that is so lovely for people who want to spend their weekend with their dogs. I will %100 coming back. Well done on the chef for such high quality and perfect dishes. The photos don't do justice. It definitely was one of the nicest restuarants in Merricks.

Taking a drive through Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula to Merrick’s Store is a highly pleasurable way to spend a morning. Whether dining in the restaurant or enjoying a treat in the garden, the fresh ocean breeze, the glorious aroma of freshly brewed coffee amongst the herbs and flowers makes this historic location the perfect place to indulge all the senses. Seeing the size of the car park and the number of cars already parked can feel a little overwhelming, but the property easily takes the large number visitors in its stride. I so enjoyed strolling around the garden, watching an Eastern Spine-bill in close proximity and discovering the lounges and many types of seating in all sorts of nooks; doggies of every kind are welcome; the food is delicious; my son regularly comes for the egg and bacon roll and my vegetarian toasted wrap of spinach, egg, mushrooms and more was excellent. The service is friendly, there is no pressure to leave quickly and I enjoyed whiling away more time in the gorgeous gift shop, there is no need to buy anything, it is a pleasure to just soak up the visually delightful displays.

I recently visited the Merricks General Store for a long lunch and wine tasting, and it was an experience to remember. From the moment we arrived, the wine was flowing, and our collection grew with each tasting. Tim was an excellent guide, leading us through various vineyards and wineries, and by the end, we found ourselves with 28 bottles for our home cellar!😬 Located at 3460 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Merricks, the store boasts a fantastic selection of wines that I highly recommend exploring. The food was beautifully prepared, and the service was attentive, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. We started with freshly shucked oysters, which were delightful, followed by sea bream crudo that was incredibly fresh. The spring peas with smoked ricotta was a highlight, bursting with flavor, and the farm beetroot was simply delicious. The wild grain risotto with spanner crab was exceptional, showcasing the chef's skill and heavy hand with the crab. For the other main course, the rock flathead fillet served with nori beurre blanc, braised fennel, salmon roe, samphire, and bottarga was stunning and beautifully presented. To finish, we tried the London fog crème brûlée infused with earl grey and lavender, which was lovely, although the dark chocolate tart with Seville orange and lime was a bit salty for our taste. Overall, it was an exceptional meal and tasting experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to enjoy fine food and wine in a charming setting👌.

Only visited the gift shop. Cafe looked great & would love to go there but today was super busy. A truly gorgeous gift shop with beautifully curated homewares. Every piece feels thoughtfully chosen… stylish, timeless, and a little bit special. It’s the kind of place you go in for one thing and leave inspired (and with more than you planned). Perfect for meaningful gifts or adding something lovely to your own home. Stunning garden with cafe and I can’t wait to check out the food & return to the garden.

What a gorgeous spot with ample space/tables inside and out. Hands down the best big breakfast I've ever had (called the Traditional on the menu). Well worth a visit if you're down the Peninsula. Thoroughly recommend.

We shopped only, no cafe for us although it was divine outdoors seating. The shop was stunning to look thru with some oh so expensive items. A lot of linen, candle sticks and a small Providore room, some garden items, it was a joy to be there.

We recently had our wedding at Merricks General Store for both the ceremony and reception and it could not have been more perfect! Merricks warmly accommodated everything to our liking with amazing service throughout the evening. As always, Merricks continues to serve sensational food, which is why we have also dined there several times before our big event! Thank you to all the amazing staff of Merricks and especially, Kerry for making our day special. We can’t wait to come back again and recommend you to our family and friends!

Omggg this place is Beautiful simply amazingly gorgeous. An old general store that has captured, retained, and continues to display the beauty of the original design of the building. While it is repurposed into a very active restaurant with an extensive wine tasting experience in the mornington peninsula. Service is quick and efficient. Food is delivered hot, beautifully presented full of flavors gnocchi is done nicely, pork belly delicious. And our waitress was energetic, efficient, and pleasant. This is a must stop and visit establishment when ever you are passing through the area. Pp

I was not expecting such an amazing dining experience or such a stunning dining area driving upto this place, as on the outside it is very rustic and looks like a general store so my expections where not very high, however Everything was cooked beautifully and presented well. The waiters were prompt and friendly there was a fantastic wine selection We had the Burrata as a starter with some bread, it was absolutely stunning, the best Barrata iv had. Everyone ordered there own mains and shared the vegetable sides, which was a fantastic conversation starter. With everyone having there own mains we ordered 2 vegetable sides for 4 people and i was the perfect amount. The perfect place to surprise someone special on a cute date.

It was hot on the Mornington Peninsula so the Uber Blonde and I headed up into the hinterland between the two coasts, to a place from the Blondes treasured memories of outings with her late mum. Merricks General Wine Store has changed hands many times since those days but whosever palms it rests in now has nailed it. Entering through a tidy and buzzing cellar door, the place opens out into three ultra casual dining spaces. We chose the cosy deck, and despite the heat, it still attracted an ocean breeze through the overhead vines. The service here is superb. We had a bottle of water within a minute and menus post haste after. The fare is not cheap, at first glance, I mean 32 for a green papaya salad, but wait, these (and all of the offerings) are main meal size. Not your Don Tapa tapas style. Once I got over that it was all good. We opted for the house MGWS Pinot Grigio, at $7 an absolute steal. Crisp, edgy and a bit Italian, the wine was perfect. We ordered the Schnapper with quinoa/zucchini salad and pesto $36 and the aforementioned Green papaya/vegetables/peanuts salad with grilled local calamari $32. The papaya salad, even without the fab calamari, was worth the money. The dressing was perfect, not heavy-handed on the fish sauce, Long Chim take note, and the vegetable components were crunchy and fresh. Hanoi street food in your face in country Victoria! The local schnapper sat on a perfectly composed quinoa and zucchini mound. The fish was crispy where it counted and succulently moist when split. Superb dish. This place was a true find and well worth a look if you happen to be on the Peninsula.

Beautiful place to have brunch. The wine selection is good. Had the flathead capers and butter, delicious. The waitress was very attentive to my request for chillies. The frozen honey parfait and the carrot cake was the highlight of our lunch.

It was at Merricks General Store cellar door, under the incredibly enthusiastic guidance of Ed, that we really hit the jackpot. We had visited this gorgeous country gem last year - when we headed to the area on a day trip with a Melburnian and visiting Sydneysider friend - at the time we feasted on coffee and cake (white chocolate and raspberry muffin and caramel slice had us vowing to come back for more), however, we didn't realise the vast potential of the place. Now we're hooked, and we still haven't eaten a full meal here. Why? Because behind the counter, open and ready for tasting, are more than 30 local bottles, which are as interesting as they are varied. It's a veritable something for everyone - from easy drinking pizza-and-pasta reds to complex white blends and a whole range of pinots that challenge the palate and push the region's beloved grape to its limits.

Its name is quite deceiving, as Merricks is not your typical general store; it is not the Kwik-E-Mart. Instead, it has a small providore that sells gourmet food items such as artisinal breads, olive oils (in fact, I initially hunted down Merricks in search of a porcini infused olive oil that was sold out at the Red Hill Farmers' Market), chutneys, cheeses, etc. It also serves as the cellar door for a couple of wineries. The real gem, however, is its cafe/restaurant. Sit outside on the deck, underneath the shade of trees whilst feeling the gentle breeze from the ocean, and be treated to some delicious food (the mushroom and lentil pate there is a real winner). A perfect way to cap off a day of winery visits, browsing through the farmers' market, or picking strawberries or cherries.

This is a great place to stop for a bottle of wine or two on the way to meet somebody for lunch, or to pick up a gift for those back home. Parking out front is ample, the bathrooms are clean and light, and the help with tasting is much appreciated. Plenty of good stuff to be found here.

Come for breakfast and follow it up with a wine tasting from multiple Mornington Peninsula wineries. They do great dukkha and eggs and really friendly service. Stonier is right across the gravel road and that is a great place for a tasting too.