Restaurant Merlot

3.9

57 Reviews

$101 and over

Modern Australian

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2 people

Jan 12, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

Named in honour of the grapes from the vineyard it overlooks, Restaurant Merlot is a natural meeting place where many a tale is told – some as tall as the distant alpine peaks themselves. It is a place where our passion for genuine, warm hospitality comes to the fore. Where we indulge your senses in a culinary journey of everything that is great about the High Country.

From an amazing country style cooked breakfast seeing you on your way to a joyful meal that caps off your day. You too will be inspired by the artisan producers and winemakers of Milawa, Rutherglen, Beechworth and the King Valley. Our critically acclaimed contemporary Australian cuisine is a favourite of locals and visitors alike. Where empty stomachs are filled and laughter abounds in the finest of country house traditions. So sit back and relax as we take you from paddock to plate.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 5720 5777
Website
https://lancemore.com.au/properties/lancemore-milawa/restaurant-merlot/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
For private events please email lwevents@lancemore.com.au

Location
223 Milawa-Bobinawarrah Rd, Milawa, AU-VIC 3678
Neighborhood
Milawa
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
3.6Value

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57 Reviews

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Lynn
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and setting all beautiful. Would happily go back again
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Heather
New South Wales
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cocktails at the bar before dinner were lovely. Menu had lots of lovely choices and a couple of sides. We both enjoyed the flavors of our beef and lamb and portion sizes just right. Beautiful presentation and wait staff helpful. We would highly recommend this restaurant for a couple or a larger group.
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Jane
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The dinner menu options were too limited. The entree quail was crumbed and was more like KFC than quail. Our mains were served immediately after the entree dishes were cleared and seemed to have been cooked immediately our full order was submitted. My steak was barely warm whilst the kipler potato and mushrooms were cold. My wife couldn't cut the barramundi skin which was rubbery. We decided to cancel our reservation for the following evening.
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Ken
Victoria
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ate twice at Merlot for dinner; the first time all was very good. However the second time both my wife and my mail courses were very poor. Slow cooked lamb shoulder was dry and very chewy; my medium rare steak first turned up blue and then when recooked was chewy and barely edible. Staff were very apologetic and removed the charge from the bill. Such a shame.
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Brett
Victoria
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our anniversary at Melot Restaurant. The food, wine, and service were exceptional.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was quite slow. We did not receive our meal until at least an hour after we were seated. Some glitch with the ordering system apparently but given the restaurant was not overflowing the chef should have been a little suspect no orders were flowing in. Food was ok but overpriced. Staff very friendly and welcoming.
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OpenTable Diner
New South Wales
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an exceptional dinner at Merlot Restaurant. Everything was perfect. Honestly one of best dining experienced we’ve had in a long time!! Absolutely 5 stars from us!
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TracyA
New South Wales
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately food was average at best, and very poor value for money, taking into account there us a 5 star restaurant only 200m up the road.
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OpenTable Diner
WA
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
$85 for 2 courses, one expects a very nice meal. The cooking was very good but when you get only 2 prawns in the entree, plus a.meagre leaf of vegie to accompany, it seems the restaurant is really looking at its margins. Plus $13 for any side dish. Besides the table and chairs their, the management really needs to put some effort into making this area more appealing to match the prices, or are they just trying to match the minimalist approach to their food with the lack of furnishings?
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OpenTable Diner
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a quiet evening on a Thursday night. Food was great and it was nice to be able to meet and chat with Elena the chef. Our waitress Cassie was very attentive at the table and at the bar. We would have no hesitation in eating there again, when we are back in the area.
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Restaurant Merlot is rated 3.9 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 12, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

223 Milawa-Bobinawarrah Rd, Milawa, AU-VIC 3678

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Additional information

Neighborhood
Milawa
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://lancemore.com.au/properties/lancemore-milawa/restaurant-merlot/
Phone number
(03) 5720 5777
Private party facilities
For private events please email lwevents@lancemore.com.au

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