The Waterfront was THE most popular spot in Merimbula for breakfast and brunch, and no wonder. It…read morewas right on the town boardwalk, with open views of the estuary beyond. It had everything such a place should have: decent food, good coffee, and people watching. There was also plenty of parking nearby on an expanded section of roadway next to the visitor center. Like a lot of places in town, the menu was a little small. They had one type of omelet, an eggs benedict dish, one pancake dish, etc. I chose the "eggs my way" dish on both my visits, since I just wanted something basic and flexible. This came with a number of optional side for an extra cost: baked beans, spinach, roasted tomatoes, sausage or bacon. (Australian bacon is like a piece of Canadian bacon joined to a piece of american bacon - back bacon meets pork belly). We saw a lot of regulars here, with a few sitting in the same spots (I assume they get there early). Nice hometown feel, but that's true of a lot of places in Merimbula. A really nice spot, but not my favorite in town (that role is filled by Bar Beach Kiosk); Grading on the local curve, this one gets 4 stars.

Another gem in Merimbula. This is a favorite of the local first responders, and it's no mystery…read morewhy. Coming from the US, where eggs Benedict with house made hollandaise is a rarity, theirs is superb. While I haven't had it, many of my coworkers rave about the house made OJ too. For that matter, they have all enjoyed their meals to a man (and woman).

Had a nice dinner here tonight. I ordered the stir fry chicken with ginger and shallots with a…read moreside of rice. The meal was absolutely delicious and the portion was easily sharable but it was so good, I would be reluctant to share with anyone :) The restaurant has about 12-16 tables, there is also a small outdoor seating area. The menu had so many choices that it took me some time to narrow it down and so glad I chose this dish. I could have used a little heat on the dish but it was excellent just the way it came.

Amazing food!! Highly recommend this place if you're visiting South Coast, and love…read moreMalaysian/Chinese food

Cranky's is a must go to cafe located on the Fishpen, across from Ford Oval in Merimbula. Casual &…read morerelaxed atmosphere, wonderful sauces, relishes, homemade style burgers served inside & fantastic fish & chips from the takeaway courtyard. Be delighted. Love the place & as a local this is where we go.

Awesome cafe right in the heart of Merimbula beach. We stopped here for coffee, sandwiches, beer,…read morejuice, etc during our trip and everything was excellent. Friendly staff. Great options. Check it out!

Service was spot on and attentive. The waiter happily moved us due to a noisy table next to us…read more Food was good without being exceptional. It's a very busy place which is a good sign so I'd recommend booking. It's a very sound choice.

Vicolo is a nice, little, Italian spot on a bricked-in alley off Merimbula Drive. And it's probably…read moremy favorite dinner spot in Merimbula. The food is very good here; and the ambiance is even better - a little bit of a speakeasy feel, which is hard to come by in this sleepy burg. I've eaten here several times now, usually with a large party. The place is small, so they weren't always able to seat us inside. But they have more room in the brick alley, which is lit by candles and strung lights. They've got a decent wine list here. We've had some nice bottles during our visits. And the beer list is good for an Australian restaurant (not just VB and Carlton draft). I chose the Hop Thief from James Squire; very tasty The menu is Italian style but with a nod to both local sources and west coast U.S cuisine. My only nit was that the secondi menu was a bit limited - only 4 items. But all was not lost with one of my favorite meats offered: -- Lamb Shank: ($29 AUS) Served osso bucco style in a tomato broth over roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. Fantastic; the best lamb dish I've had in a while. They've also have a good selection of thin crust pizzas here. The crust is cracker-like and a little burnt around the edges - just the way I like it. My favorite so far has been the sausage, pepper and cherry tomato pizza. So good I've ordered it twice now. When compared to restaurants everywhere, Vicolos is probably 4 stars. But grading on a curve of all the local places, it gets maximum points.

After 2 months of covid - lockdown and restrictions finding this AMAZING RESTAURANT was the bomb!…read moreGreat 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 !

Amazing amazing amazing oyster bar and restaurant away from the main street bustle on a highway…read morestrip. 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.

This was the best pizza. Great atmosphere…read moreFamily friendly Terrific value Best Service Would go back

Loved the funky Japanese oysters with pickled ginger and a mild wasabi. Appreciated that there are…read morelots of gluten-free options on the menu.

It's a club. It's full of people. Pokies. And all the rest that comes with that. But we did get a…read morevalue meal of steak and salad and schnitzel and veg for something like a ridiculously good value $13 each. Sure it wasn't the biggest steak, but the quality was good and hit the spot on the night.

Best. Waffle. Ever. And best Eggs Benedict in years…read more Who needs a view of the water when the food is this good? Great Sunday morning breaky spot. Friendly staff. Decent prices. We'd have added photos but we ate it all.

Great fish & chips We came here to pick up dinner on a…read moreMonday night and to our surprise there was an extremely long queue! We soon found out why! The menu is extremely simple - but the food was delicious. Our fish and calamari were crumbed and cooked to perfection and the salad was lovely. It was presented beautifully (considering that it's in a takeaway container), the portions were generous and it was very reasonably priced! No wonder it's so popular!!

Average food, but easy parking, charming decor, brilliant view, and excellent service. A lovely…read moreplace for a meal.