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Chef Patrice Repellin and his talented team turn the very best of fresh, seasonal ingredients into the most delicious French-inspired country cuisine. Enjoy a big breakfast or a long lunch by the fire or on one of our decks. Select from an extensive range of local wines as well as ciders and beers.

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BREAKFAST MENU

The breakfast menu is all about fresh and hearty. Fruits, yoghurts, herbs and cheese mix with eggs, bacon, salmon and chorizo. From toasties for the kids to omelettes for the oldies, this menu has something for everyone.

BREAKFAST
  • merricks muesli w yoghurt & fresh berries $16
  • belgian waffle w rhubarb compote & mascarpone cream $17
  • beetroot hummus w spiced avocado, grilled haloumi & roti bread* $20
  • baba ghanoush w pickled eggplant, roasted beetroot & grilled turkish bread* $20
  • eggs benedict: house made muffin, smoked ham, poached eggs & hollandaise* $21
  • vegetable & haricot bean tagine w fried egg and za’atar* $22
  • eggs on sourdough toast* – scrambled, poached or fried $12
  • toast* or croissant w jam & butter $8
EXTRAS
  • bacon $5
  • mushrooms, half avocado, spinach, roasted tomato, meredith feta  $4
  • gluten free bread $3
  • relish $2.5
FOR THE KIDS
  • ham & cheese toast $8
  • poached or fried egg on toast $8
  • cereal: coco pops or rice bubbles $6
SUPAGREEN COLD-PRESSED JUICES: 200ML BOTTLE
  • Orange juice$4
  • Cloudy apple juice$4
  • Kale, cucumber, green capsicum, celery, cos lettuce, cloudy apple & lemon juice$6
  • Beetroot, carrot, celery, cloudy apple & lemon juice $6

LUNCH MENU

Lunch in the Bistro caters to all appetites, with small bites, platters, large plates and sides. Country inspiration is obvious in the local produce, the freshest of vegetables, seafood and

SMALL BITES
  • mt zero olives* $8
  • mt freshly shucked oysters* served natural or w a sherry vinegar & shallot dressing $4.5ea
  • tomato & house made buttermilk ricotta bruschetta $12
  • charred king prawns w hummus & za’atar* $16
  • chickpea fries w harissa aioli* $12
CHARCUTERIE
  • prosciutto san danielle* $16
  • capocollo* $14
  • duck liver parfait w toasted brioche* $16
  • house made terrine w sourdough toast & green tomato chutney* $18
  • merricks charcuterie platter* $35
SALAD & STARTER
  • salade niçoise w fresh marinated sardine fillets* $18
  • twice cooked gruyère cheese soufflé $17
  • radiccio, fennel, artichoke & goats curd salad $16
  • chilled tomato gazpacho w grilled calamari $18
LARGE BITES
  • spaghettini w fresh tomato, chilli, basil & parmesan $28
  • duck confit w grilled polenta, broad beans & rosemary infused glaze* $37
  • lamb rump w spiced carrot puree, freekeh, dukkah & smoked almond salad $38
  • fish of the day w saffron kipfler potato, zucchini & rouille* $37
  • merricks burger w grassfed o’connor beef on a brioche bun & fries $28
  • grilled o’connor natural grass fed scotch fillet steak w café de paris butter, fries & salad* $38
SIDES
      • fries* $10
      • mixed green leaf salad* $10
      • sautéed broccolini $12
      • kipfler potatoes w rosemary & sour cream* $12
      • grilled carrots w dukkah, currants & labneh* $12

*GF on request

Please note that a 10% surcharge will apply on all public holidays. We also have a 1% surcharge for all credit card payments.

DESSERT MENU

In a word: Yum. Seasonal fruits feature as well as some classic sweets and cakes; of course there is a cheese selection that matches so well with our wines.

DESSERT
  • fresh local strawberry salad w vanilla cream foam, meringue, raspberry coulis & pistachio*   $17
  • classic vanilla crème brûlée*   $13
  • trio of sorbets* $12

*GF option

CAKES
  • house made cakes from our display cabinet POA
CHEESE
  • a selection of french and australian cheese w lavosh & fruit
  • cheese for 1 $16
  • cheese to share $28
WINE TO ACCOMPANY DESSERT & CHEESE
  • Underground Moscato 2018 (750ml btl / 150ml gls)) g$8 / b$33
  • Brothers Mclean ‘Braithrean’ Cordon Cut Viognier 2015 (500ml btl / 100ml gls) g$12 / b$48

FRIDAY NIGHT

We are now open every Friday for food until 8pm. Our menu changes weekly, below is an example of the types of food we offer.

CHARCUTERIE / CHEESE
  • served with accompaniments: choose from a selection of:
  • one $12    two $20    three $28    four $34    five $40
CHARCUTERIE
  • prosciutto san danielle
  • duck liver parfait*
  • house made terrine
  • capocollo*
  • fennel salami*
CHEESE
  • camembert le conquérant* French cow
  • comte petite marcel* hard cows
  • main ridge goats cheese (capriole)* soft goats
  • bleu d’auvergne* French blue
  • caprinelle, chèvre* semi hard goats
SMALL BITES
  • mt zero olives* $8
  • oyster, sherry vinegar & shallot dressing or natural* $4.5
  • marinated sardines w sourdough toast* $14
  • chick pea fries w harissa mayonnaise* $12
  • crispy spiced chicken wings w lemon aioli $12
  • mixed leaf salad w walnut dressing* $8
  • fries* $10
LARGER
      • steamed local mussels provencale, basil and toasted baguette $25
      • grilled hanger steak w fries shallot & herbs* $30

*GF on request

Please note that a 10% surcharge will apply on all public holidays. We also have a 1% surcharge for all credit card payments.

WINE LIST

Lunch in the Bistro caters to all appetites, with small bites, platters, large plates and sides. e country inspiration is obvious in the local produce, the freshest of vegetables, seafood and meats. And there are also touches of the Peninsula, Italy and France.

SPARKLING
 
  • Baillieu Brut 2016 g$12 / b$48
  • Elgee Park Cuvée Brut (Chardonnay / Pinot) 2013  g$15 / b$66
  • Elgee Park Cuvée Rouge (100 % Pinot Noir) 2016 g$15 / b$66
WHITE
  • Elgee Park Riesling 2018 g$10 / b$42
  • Telera Pernella Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2016 g$11 / b$45
  • MGWS Pinot Grigio 2016 g$8 / b$33
  • Baillieu Pinot Gris 2018 g$10 / b$42
  • Elgee Park Pinot Gris 2018   g$12 / b$48
  • Baillieu Viognier 2018  g$8 / b$33
  • Elgee Park Viognier 2018 g$10 / b$42
  • Baillieu Chardonnay 2018  g$12 / b$48
  • Pasadera Chardonnay 2014 g$13 / b$50
  • Portsea Estate Chardonnay 2016 g$14 / b$54
  • Elgee Park Chardonnay 2016 g$16 / b$72
ROSÉ

 

  • Baillieu Rosé 2018 g$8 / b$33
  • Merricks Estate Thompson’s Lane Rosé 2017 g$9 / b$35
RED
  • Underground Pinot Noir 2017 g$9 / b$36
  • Baillieu Pinot Noir 2018 g$13 / b$54
  • Elgee Park Pinot Noir 2017  g$15 / b$66
  • Paringa Estate, Estate Pinot Noir 2016  g$20 / b$87
  • MGWS Merlot 2016 g$8 / b$33
  • Baillieu Shiraz 2016 g$12 / b$48
  • Elgee Park Cabernet Merlot 2016  g$10 / b$42
SWEET WINE

 

  • Underground Moscato 2018 (750ml btl 150ml gls) g$8 / b$33
  • Brothers Mclean ‘Braithrean’ Cordon Cut Viognier 2015 (500ml btl 100ml gls) g$12 / b$48

BEER & CIDER

BEER
  • Jetty Road Pale Ale – 4.8% 375ml$9
  • Mornington Peninsula Brewery Lager – 330ml$9
  • Red Hill Brewery Golden Ale – 5% 330ml$9
  • St Andrew’s Cloudy Pilsner – 5% 330ml$9
  • Boags Premium Lager – 375ml$8
  • Cascade Premium Light – 375ml$7
CIDER
  • Mock Red Hill Classic Cider 5.5% – 330ml$9

SOFT DRINK & JUICE

CAPI
  • Capi sparkling mineral water 750ml$7
  • Capi Lemonade / Ginger Beer / Blood Orange / Grapefruit / Lemon 250ml$4

SUPAGREEN COLD-PRESSED JUICES: 200ML BOTTLE

  • Orange juice$4
  • Cloudy apple juice$4
  • Kale, cucumber, green capsicum, celery, cos lettuce, cloudy apple & lemon juice$6
  • Beetroot, carrot, celery, cloudy apple & lemon juice $6
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