Wheeler's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

A Perfect Venue for a Perfect Day Wheelers Restaurant hosted our beautiful wedding reception, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible experience they provided. After interviewing countless venues across the South Coast, it was clear from the moment we met with Jacqui that this was the right place for us. She made us feel comfortable and truly listened to what we wanted. Jacqui asked all the right questions, offered flexibility with meals and beverage packages, and was accommodating with our preparation arrangements. The lead-up to the big day was made stress-free thanks to seamless communication and thoughtful planning. On the day itself, the entire team executed everything flawlessly. The staff were clearly well-trained and committed to providing our guests with an exceptional experience. We’ve received so many compliments since the wedding, with guests raving about the delicious food, the flowing drinks, the warm atmosphere, and the friendly, professional service. A special thank you goes to Dani, the manager, who went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. From the perfect timing of meals and drinks to making sure our older guests were looked after with tea and coffee, Dani’s attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Wheelers made our special day truly unforgettable. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire team—especially Jacqui and Dani—for their outstanding work. If you’re looking for a venue that blends professionalism, warmth, and exceptional quality, we highly recommend Wheelers Restaurant.

Endless Summer nights. I don’t often leave reviews, but I knew I had to once I got home. From the moment we walked past the bar, and into the restaurant, the tropical ambiance just after sunset instantly transported me back to memories of Hawaii. Thank you for an incredible evening of dining. We were warmly greeted by who I believe was the host, with effortless grace in her black dress, welcomed our family and guided us to the outdoor dining area. She went above and beyond with pleasantries and ensured our little toddler was comfortable, even arranging extra cushions to help with seating. The service throughout the evening was faultless. Every member of the wait staff was not only professional but carried a quiet elegance that truly elevated the experience. Even the sparkling water tasted elegant. We had heard great things about the seafood platter for two and had to try it, it did not disappoint. Ordering for 5, everything arrived within 15 minutes, and the freshness of the seafood was amazing. We finished the evening with dessert all round, with the crème brûlée being a clear favourite. We’ll absolutely be back during our annual Sapphire Coast visit and are already looking forward to exploring more of the menu.

We enjoyed a great night of delicious meals. Starters of half dozen oysters Kilpatrick & prawns with tempura batter. Followed by fish of the day that cooked perfectly. Deserts were sticky date and affogato. Great friendly service in a comfortable setting. A pretty good wine selection too.

The food, staff service and atmosphere at Wheeler's is five stars across the board. The two person seafood platter made for a special birthday treat and the host was happy to swap out the oysters because (sadly) I can't eat them. It was our first time staying in Merimbula. Whenever we go there again, we will be DEFINITELY be visiting Wheeler's. Highly recommend, Pam and Trevor

Highly recommend the oysters with nam jim sauce, lamb dumplings and herb crusted barramundi! The Asian flavours with seafood was absolute perfection. Also loved the crab linguine and the lemon meringue was a light but perfect sweet to finish off the flavourful dinner. To top it all off the service was punctual and all the staff were super friendly. Shoutout to the new owner Nirajan for his impeccable hospitality. We really appreciated your service and incredible menu. We would definitely recommend Wheelers if you’re visiting Merimbula! (It’s also dog friendly)

Thoroughly enjoyed my experience dining at this beautiful restaurant. I was warmly welcomed with my dog Charlie at lunch by the friendly staff who made us both feel very special. The oysters were delicious and everything I remembered from the past and the Green Green Goddess Lobster & avocado salad was amazing ! Wonderful atmosphere to celebrate a special occasion I’ll be back the next time I’m back in town for sure 😊

Second time coming here and absolutely loved it. My husband is a coeliac and really enjoys the food. Staff were lovely. We came back the following day for fish n chips for our one year wedding anniversary

We had dinner here to celebrate our anniversary while visiting the area. The meal, service and atmosphere were amazing. Highly recommend.

After 2 months of covid - lockdown and restrictions finding this AMAZING RESTAURANT was the bomb! Great food - great wine and super service ! Also have take away and a take home shop in a great easy to get to location 5 stars plus !

Wheelers is an absolutely beautiful restaurant, sitting halfway between the towns of Merimbula and Pambula. It is also one of the more pricier options in the area; so our group chose it for special occasions. The Wheeler family is known locally for their oyster farm, which sits next door and is still operational (And yes, they have oysters on the menu; more on that later). But the family eventually sold the restaurant to a third party. The owner, Jacqui, was there on both visits, and she was all smiles and attentiveness. First items first: appetizers. Only a few of us (incl. yours truly) were into oysters, so we ordered a full dozen to split between just three of us. They were fantastic: small, clean and slightly sweet, with a hint of brine. Easily the best oysters we had in the area. We ordered these on both visits. The menu was very nice, but the scope was somewhat limited for me. One battered fish; one grilled fish; one risotto; one chicken dish; one pasta dish; one mixed seafood platter and a a surf n' turf. Going the against the Yelp grain, I ordered the same thing on both my visits: -- Surf and Turf: (AUD 39). It arrived in a little "tower" shape, topped by crispy onions. The beef filet cut was wonderful and cooked to perfection (medium-rare for me). It's really the main reason to get this dish. The prawns were tasty enough but slightly over-salty due the added bacon. The potatoes underneath were perfection (sitting in juices from beef/prawns/bacon). Note that this dish normally comes covered in hollandaise sauce, but I asked for them to hold this both times (p.s. why would you ruin this already rich dish with hollandaise?; this seemed over-the-top to me). The dessert menu was pretty impressive. I had the warm crepe dessert on my first visit, with macerated oranges, rasberry compote and a spicy-chocolate sauce. Stunning! On my second visit, I had the Affogato, and it wasn't quite as thrilled with this candy-sweet concoction. (I didn't care for the big, crunchy sugar crystals on top of the ice cream). It was my first affogato, however, so maybe it's just not my dish in general. Wheeler's was the last night out for most of us on this work trip; and the wine was flowing quite freely (an excellent list here, I might add). It was a fitting meal and perfect setting to close out our time in Merimbula. But I was not quite done with Oz; I was on off on my own adventures.

Amazing amazing amazing oyster bar and restaurant away from the main street bustle on a highway strip. We came here for dinner starved with a bottle of white (it's BYOW) and were met by such friendly staff, given a table outdoors with an amazing view, and tried some of the best oysters we'd ever had. We got salads and sides with half a dozen of all types of oysters: natural, kilpatrick, ponzu, chipotle and Japanese. They were all AMAZING yummy and the place really exceeded our expectations in such a casual beachy location. It was only $60 or so per person, which I also rethought was decent. The place is also slightly upmarket/trendy but still quite casual attire. Highly recommended.

What a surprise package.the food was as good as any in Melbourne .the service exceptional.the desert to die for. No negatives going back tomorrow

Ate here in the cafe outside the restaurant for a quick lunch after being told by a local that the oysters were superior to anything they've found in Melbourne and I had to agree. Creamy. Fresh. No grit. No hint of anything but freshness. We tried them all. Fresh. Kilpatrick and Mornay. The family pack of fish and chips on the other hand, not so joyous. More chips than seafood and the fish was a little overcooked. The oysters made up for it all though. Overall a great treat.

Started with a share of cooked oysters - fabulous! Then starters of crisp skin pork belly and King prawns. Each was beautifully done. These are takes on the standard menu items, and are proving a hit with the patrons!

Loved the meal, service was excellent with the price comensurate with the quality. I rate this as the best restaurant in the Merimbula/Pambula area. Oysters of course, a must have - the cold oyster plate is my favourite.