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.

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

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.

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)

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

Wonderful meal at a restaurant out of Merimbula opposite Pambula Golf Club. Great set up that they also provide take away facilities as well. Our meals were amazing , the best mirror dory ever and the prawns were beautiful. Looking around the room, the seafood platter looked amazing. Great service,staff extremely welcoming, accommodating and friendly. We would have no hesitation in recommending and visiting again. Keep up the good work 😊

Lovely experience. Was not crowded so easy to have a conversation. Food was excellent. Staff friendly and accommodating.

Whoever the baker is here, they’re both talented & passionate. We stopped in to sample their pies & sausage rolls after a recommendation while staying at kosciuszko. You’d legitimately call their product gourmet. Made in house, pastry was a stand out and I also noted semolina or similar; showing an eye for detail not only on flavour but also texture. Impressed.

Had the thai chicken curry pie, tasted good. 😋Nice pastry too. Ordered some coffee and a pack to take home.

Awesome bakery, great selection of baked goods including a sourdough with a beautiful crust, a range of savoury and satisfying pies and a solid varirty of pastries and cakes. Coffee is also pretty great and the spot has a constant flux of locals and tourists alike.

Wild Rye's Baking Co Visited on 6/12/2023, 7/12/2023 How can anyone miss the bakery? It has visible signage above the walkway and on the windows. The bakery sells pies, cakes, beverages and coffee beans. I share with my friend a piece of carrot cake. The texture is soft, and I can taste the shreded carrot. The icing is not that sweet. As a fussy pie lover, I try the chicken and mushroom pie. The overall size (height) is about the same as others, but has good amount of small bits of chicken and slices of mushroom. The chicken may suit many, but I find it "hard". The pastry can do with a bit more shortening to improve the texture. I cannot comment on other products as I have not tasted them.

Best pie I've had in a long time. Ordered a steak bacon and cheese pie. Nice big chunks if meat that fell apart like they had been slow cooked. Amazing.

This bakery gets very busy for good reason. Their coffee and baked goods are excellent and their service quick and efficient. Eat in or grab some goodies for a road trip.

Came to Wild Ryes for lunch today whilst in town! This place was recommended by a colleague and it did not disappoint. Lovely little bakery that appeared to be the local spot for lunch. Huge selection of pies with all your normal verity but so wild cards as well. I had a lamb Rohan Josh pie which was brilliant. Reasonably priced, plenty of room and lovely staff. Highly recommend!

This was another great place. Merimbula in general has been an amazing place for food. We just got some different pancakes dishes, the cranky pancakes with granola and fruit was surprisingly delicious.

Food was quick, delicious, and tasted fresh. I had the special mortadella focaccia sandwich and I don’t think I breathed while I ate it 😂 also had the açaí smoothie which was refreshing. The only thing is that they automatically put it in a takeaway container. I was going to stay and eat but decided to just take it to go when it showed up in a box.

It's popular for a reason and well earned. The staff are lovely, we were seen to by Ruby and Cricket. The food and coffee are delicious. The portions are really generous and the gluten free buns baked on-site are outstanding! Definitely give this place a visit (or more). 👌

Great vibe right on main beach reserve fresh home made pastries and rolls and donuts daily and great coffee. I'm glad I found this place.

Very cute cafe, making delicious baked goods in house! We had the maritozzi and cinnamon doughnut, as well as matcha shake. Everything tasted fresh and had fluffy textures, we loved our take away at the park across the road!

Consistently amazing! Mouth watering fish, delicious rueben sandwiches, perfect breakkie wrap. This place is always a must on our visits.

Absolutely love this place! The food is super tasty and fresh, and the staff are all so friendly especially Priscila, who’s always been incredibly kind and attentive. I’ll definitely be coming back for their açaí bowl!!

Great spot for fish and chips. Fish was great, a really nice light batter so you could actually taste the fish. A bit stingy on the chicken salt. Can’t eat in but just a few steps and you can enjoy on the beach or at nearby picnic tables. Can be super busy during holiday season so plan ahead and order before arriving.

Ordered takeaway fish and chips, potatoe cakes and dim Sims. Potatoe cakes were not cooked through, chips a bit starchy and quite yellow looking and soft and doughy texture. Fish was sub-sized but was on eating. Overall not a good experience. Will try somewhere else next time or grab pizza

It was the worst fish and chips ever. The batter was so thick and burnt looking 😩 The potato in the scallop was so thin you could see through it..and again the batter was just disgusting..

Beautiful fresh flathead, so good that we've been driving half an hour up from Eden just to go to Fishpen. It's situated right next to the beach and also just behind the oyster farms so perfect to grab some food and watch the sun set over the picturesque hills of Merimbula

Ordered 2 peices of fish with chips and potato cakes. The fish had NO flavour what so ever and was very soggy. Not worth the $12.50 each. The potato cakes were over cooked and had next to no potato in them. On the upside the chips weren't too bad. Ordered the same thing 12 months ago and it was the best fish and chips I'd even eaten. Shame it wasn't the same this time.

Best fish and chips in the area. Value for money and nice a fresh. Thin and crispy batter, will return soon.

Best fish in chips for a few towns... Great sized servings, GF option with grilled fish - flat head battered fish was delicious and of course a perfect amount of chicken salt. The tartare sauce was also a 5/5 😊😍🐟🍟

A great place to go. Must stop in if in Merimbula. Get the chilli scrambled eggs and prawns, they are next level. So amazing. The big breakfast is also quality, poached eggs were on point and the homemade ham hock beans were delicious.

I took my wife and 3 year old here for lunch on Saturday 1st Feb 2025. This by far is the best fish and chips I have ever eaten in 30 years. The salad was amazing - only would have preferred more radish and red onion. The chips make other chips taste like those potatoes that sit in a cupboard too long and grow roots from them. I couldn’t recommend to go here more, specifically for this dish. Will be back again the next time I am down :)

We really enjoyed our visit to The Waterfront Cafe—especially the fish and chips, which were fresh and perfectly cooked. The restaurant has a relaxed, welcoming vibe with beautiful views. A great spot to unwind and enjoy a tasty meal by the water!

Had a lovely breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe in Merimbula. eggs benedict with smoked salmon for me, and a burger for my husband, both delicious. The view of the lake was absolutely dreamy, and the service was friendly and prompt.

Had the best breaky and reasonable price...coffees good..service very good..venue good, with lovely views..a good find

Staff where amazing, food was well prepaired and tasty, view is amazing, coffee was the best we had around town.

I 'm had lunch with my husband. The best fish and salad was amazing .Strong recommendations.

Love this place. It is my go to for birthdays and special meals with friends. Love it too just for a light treat or coffee while taking in the view. Hands down, the best view of anywhere in Merimbula 😍 I celebrated my birthday again her today and it was spectacular. The service was amazing and they made it a very special day for me and my guests. It always just feels good to dine here. And the view was the icing on the cake. Not to mention the cheesecake was amazing! I also love taking my son and visitors here for a treat and aquarium visit.

Highly recommend! I came here for my birthday tonight and I had such a special experience. The aquarium below was fun to check out and the seafood was top tier. We will definitely return next time we’re in town.

Took my son to the aquarium and he had a great time! The local sea life is just amazing. Some pretty cool creatures to see. We just happened to be there at feeding time (11:30am) which made the sea life even more active! Ian, the guide, had the kids enthralled and was quite funny!

Good selection of gluten free items including batter for fish, friendly service, aquarium is pricey and not as big as you get in the bigger tourist destination but fun for kids, but understandable its not cheap to operate

Nice experience. Nice Cafe and coffee, friendly service. Toilets. Great for scuba diving and snorkelling.

It is a beautiful view to sit down to while enjoying lovely food. We had a delicious brunch. Eggs your way with bacon and ciabatta was delicious. One order was for scrambled egg, and one was for fried. They both were cooked to our liking. The gin cured salmon with eggs and ciabatta was fantastic!! Kids loved their hot chocolate, and coffee and milkshake went down well, too. The scones were so good, freshly baked, the decadent chocolate cake was lovely, and the carrot cake was beautiful and moist. The prices were good too!! Staff were friendly and helpful. I would recommend this place and will be back.

Service and atmosphere are fine, but the food is certainly not worth the price point. Paid $95 for a ‘seafood platter for one’ that was mostly deep fried and came with a side of chips that wasn’t listed on the menu and I didn’t want anyway. The calamari was also covered in cinnamon for some reason. Completely disappointing experience, especially since there seems to be so much hype about this place.

We went there for lunch. The Phd See Ew was quite good, but the Honey Chicken was rather bland—lacking sweetness and flavor. It was only $15, so no complaints. We sat by the window, which offered a nice view.

We visited the Merimbula RSL Club for dinner during our trip. The food was good, especially the soup — we really enjoyed it. However, there were a few things that could be improved. First, we had to place our order ourselves, even though there were several staff members around, and no one came to take our order at the table. The main issue was the attitude of the lady who took our order. She asked for our table number, and since I hadn’t noticed it, I pointed toward our table. Instead of responding politely, she said quite rudely, “I can’t see from here — go and check the number.” It would have been much better if she had spoken more kindly and professionally. I just wanted to share this feedback so that future customers can enjoy not only the good food but also better service.

Oct 2024 (second visit a year later) My experience was the same as the first time I attended: a positive experience and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. They have uphelp a high standard. _____________________________________ I visited the RSL on a Monday evening, finding the venue comfortably busy and filled with a lively atmosphere. The food arrived promptly, and every dish was very good. In a group of six, each of us ordered something different, and we all enjoyed our meals. Notably, the chicken nuggets in the kids' meal pleasantly surprised me; they were freshly prepared and juicy, a far cry from the usual frozen, processed version I usually encounter. However, my only drawback was that we couldn't take leftovers home. One member of our group couldn't finish her pizza, and it was a shame to leave it behind and waste food. The service was excellent, with friendly staff, and the venue was well-managed.

Great place staff friendly Atmosphere good Clean venue Food I had fish and chips Plenty of fish ( flathead tails ) were fresh and tasted good. Price reasonable for good quality and a fair amount of food.

Last night my husband and I and all his family went to the Merimbula RSL and we left with a bad taste in our mouth. And it wasn’t from the food, it was from the attitude and rudeness of one employee. I am a ex hospitality worker of 15 years and am a true believer in costumer service being everything and is often the reason people don’t go back to a place or love going back. And unfortunately our experience, has made us not keen to return to your establishment. My two brother in laws and I copped a massively bad attitude and rude comments from a girl named Nikita who took our orders. She was impatient, blunt and down right rude, making us feel like we were inconveniencing her for ordering food. She was sighing while my brother in law was checking the menu and rolling her eyes as my other brother in law forgot to add one item and rudely said well now you will have to wait and I’ll open a new order. She admonished myself and another lady for lining up in a certain direction, even though it was quiet so shouldn’t have mattered. She rudely said after speaking down to my two family members, are there MORE people to order from your table? My toddler who’s just started toilet training, suddenly needed the toilet and I had to check what sort of meat my husband wanted and she acted like I was so annoying for having to come back. I totally get that sometimes at work, you might be tired or experience stress, so maybe she was having a bad day, but it is no excuse to be outright rude to people who were nothing but polite and just wanting a nice dining experience. I have since seen on the google reviews that multiple other reviews have mentioned this worker, naming her as rude and racist. And yet one review was from 2 years ago, and management have not done anything to change her behaviour. Merimbula RSL management, I would think hard about whether you want this sort of person in your workplace and realise how much she is impacting people’s experience.

Service with a smile. I ordered a special meal not on their menu and they were only too happy to help out. Seafood was fresh and tasty. Kids enjoyed their spaghetti. Food came out in record time. Definitely recommend.

Really good menu for an RSL. The Pad Talay and Steak we ordered were delicious and very generous in size. We booked online for dinner and the service was friendly and the meals came quickly. While there are windows facing the water, you can't really see much in the dark so lunch would be a better option if you want the view. Probably the best RSL meal I've had.

very attentive and active staff. Decorations were lovely and atmosphere looking over the lake is amazing. cocktails were great and during happy hour were decent prices. great for just having a cocktail after work. however the food left something to be desired. i had tacos which were expensive and very bland and felt un-authentic. left feeling like we should have stayed home and made tacos in. there should have heen extra dipping sauces served with our dishes, extra tortillas under the tacos and definitely been hot sauce on the table. may comeback for cocktails.

We had a great family dinner at this little restaurant - booked on a whim while on holiday. Exceeded expectations for casual dining. The young staff were all particularly professional, friendly and prompt (hence being inspired to write a review). The water view from the window table was nice on dusk. The food was simple but tasty and well proportioned with options to suit all tastes in our family. Best margaritas we’ve had in a long time too! Cute decor. Will come again when next in town.

Wasn’t expecting much from a lot of these restaurants down the coast but it blew my expectations, food was delicious and the staff are very welcoming and lovely, really pretty views out the balcony/windows only thing we weren’t thrilled abt was that you couldn’t get 1 of each taco it had to just be all 3 of the same but not that much of a big deal. Loved it and can’t wait to come back down

Nice place, friendly staff with a good view of Merimbula bay, plenty of good seating indoors and outside. The food was overall quite good, my favourite was the nachos and mexi-fries, whereas the quesadilla wasn't quite on the same level. It was also a considerable wait (25+ minutes) to get our food despite there being only barely anyone else in the restaurant, despite all the food being quite simple. I also think they could be more generous with the sour cream and guac especially considering the price you're paying. Finally the prices of the drinks, alcoholic or not were all a bit shocking.

I realise that Santa Fe is under new management, but I feel compelled to provide some genuine feedback, (which I have already given to the wonderful gentleman working exceptionally hard behind the bar). We arrived at 5.30pm to partake in the Happy Hour advertised on the website and then enjoy the food and view from your establishment. We finally got our order taken at 5.50. Drinks arrived and my wife had ordered the special, Brisket Taco, and I ordered the Mexi Bowl. Her meal arrived and at best was lukewarm and lacked flavour. I was informed that mine would be 2 minutes. Luckily my wife had already started but had finished when mine finally arrived 7 minutes later, (BTW, mine was very flavoursome and enjoyable). Asked if we wanted dessert, she chose the mars bar, wrapped in a tortilla and fried...not my cup of tea.... unfortunately it was delivered to the wrong table and the gentleman at that table returned it to the wait person who eventually delivered it to the correct table. Then when it came to paying the bill, we had been charged full price for the 2 drinks and not the Happy Hour price. The gentleman behind the bar kindly removed the cost of one of the drinks off the bill whilst I explained what had happened tonight. Hopefully you will be able to take this onboard and iron out these issues and I wish you all the best for the future. P.S. please 🙏 update your prices on your website because they are not current.

Nice restaurant with friendly service. We dined early and it wasn’t very busy. The strawberry mocktail was tasty and food was okay. Could definitely do with more flavour but overall good dining experience.

Amazing Mexican food! Great atmosphere and service, catered very well for gluten free dining! The cocktail 🍹 are amazing too! Highly recommend if your in Merimbula and your GF!

Prawn fried rice was a small portion and cooked without love. Person who served me was so serious. Tiny place lacking character.

Definitely went beyond our expectations, the food came fairly quick and really delicious!! We’ve ordered the crispy fish curry, chicken salad, sea food pad see ew and plain roti, everything taste fresh and delicious, most of all, a great price. The staff are friendly and attentive, would come back again!

Absolutely our favourite Thai. Service is always so friendly and very helpful. The food never disappoints and is so tasty. Have taken lots of family members here and they always enjoy.

Food is amazing, kids both gave it 10/10 and it's quick and authentic

Wasn’t too bad! Fresh rice noodles instead of instant for the pad se ew. Lots of vegetables in the stirfry but needed the beef to be more tender. Bit of spice in the green curry but a bit watery. I would come back. Really hate their website though.

Really yummy little restaurant ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 They have a good range of selections from chilli to mild, from pork and beef, prawns, to vegetarian options which is very considering for dinners with distinguish preferences! Staff was nice and warm welcoming 💕 I would recommend this lovely restaurant to people looking for Asian/Thai cuisine in this area for sure~

Unfortunately we did not enjoy the food here. It wasn't authentic Thai in terms of flavours and ingredients that we are used to in Sydney!

Wow, what an amazing cafe. The coffee was the best ever, however the food was outstanding. All the food is made at the cafe. Such a friendly staff as well. Great value food, fantastic service and unbelievable atmosphere. It is the place to be for coffee, cake or lunch.

Every time we pass Merimbula, always stop by here and have a pleasurable experience every time. such a lovely, cozy vibe with delicious food, attentive staff and lovely little nursery, gallery, brewery and more to have a walk around as well. Can’t wait to be back ☺️☺️

Fantastic place to stop, live music near the brewery. Great beers on brew, gift shop, chocolate factory, and nursery. Make sure you have plenty of time to stay and look around. The staff are wonderful as was the food.

Great food. Friendly staff. Atmosphere is excellent. Cafe is next to a garden nursery, gallery and a gift shop. Wander around take some photos and soak in the atmosphere. There's indoor and outdoor sitting. lovely rustic feel. If you're passing this way, is a must to come here for a meal.

It ended better than it started. When we arrived, we weren't sure if we needed to wait to be seated and decided just to sit at a vacant table. Then we weren't sure if they came to take our order, so I asked and they do. So after a bit of an unsure beginning the food came out and boy was it tasty. And the serving size was huge! The coffee was also terrific. We will be back next time we are in the area.

We always love to visit Oaklands Cafe when in town. Staff are always friendly, and food is always great. My favourite is the pie every time!! Other food ordered was the southern fried chicken burger, homemade sausage roll and desserts. We would highly recommend Oaklands 👌

While the coffee is good, I had a bad experience this morning. My friends had delicious cakes I opted for raisin toast as it is from Wild Rye. I was served 2 pieces both were the crusts. I didn’t say anything, silly me. I will go and see them, however the crusts are usually thrown away or eaten by the staff in my experience from working In cafes.

Oh my. Nona would be writhing in her grave. First warning. Licensed restaurant serving lemon lime and bitters from a bottle. However the young staff were friendly. We purchased one of the more expensive dishes based on a good review. You have no idea what we felt when the dish arrived as a bit of foil with a full chips side. Photos attached. Foil! Really? How about unwrap it. Don't mention the sad seafood bits. Nope. Salad just mainly dressing and leaves. Anyway the girls were nice.

I was really looking forward to revisiting the seafood pizzas we loved from years ago, but unfortunately, our takeaway experience was quite disappointing this time. The pizza lacked the authentic flavours we remembered — the dough tasted store-bought, the seasoning was minimal, and the cheese lacked the richness and texture we associate with quality Italian cuisine. For a restaurant that includes “Italian” in its name, we were hoping for a more traditional and flavourful experience. It’s a shame to see the quality decline, especially when the food used to be so memorable. I truly hope the restaurant can return to its previous standard.

Food was delicious, menu was impressive and very hard to choose from! Food arrived promptly and was a great size (not too big or too small). Staff were friendly with our young ones, dietary requirements well met, our meal here was one of our culinary highlights of our trip here.

Ducis is a family restaurant, portion sizes are amazing . Atmosphere is fabulous and the staff are great. The pizza’s are delicious and the rissoto is one of my absolute favourites. We have been coming to Duci’s since the beginning and will definitely keep come back!

Great food, soup and Pizza! Loved the Sole fish and the Soup was just delicious, the Pizza is a soft crunchy base with wonderful toppings. Loved being there and being catered by the friendly staff. They do take away too.

So disappointed… I ordered takeaway pasta and they were greasy, bland, and drowned in tomato sauce. Absolutely no flavour and very poorly done. Wouldn’t recommend.

Very disappointed, service was below average. It was almost as if it was an Inconvenience we were there. They forgot things we ordered, and then brought out completely wrong meals. We went to pay and they over calculated the amount, luckily my partner added it up and gave them the correct price. Will not be back, theres much better Italian in town…