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Merne at Lighthouse

650 Andersons Rd, Drysdale VIC 3222, Australia

Recommended by 35 people

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Find Merne at Lighthouse

650 Andersons Rd, Drysdale VIC 3222, Australia

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+61 3 5251 5541
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Merne at Lighthouse

Grand picture windows frame olive groves and the coastal landscape at Merne at Lighthouse. It is unhurried dining set against rolling Drysdale acreage. The room hums with communal energy—tables laden with shared-style seasonal courses and regional Bellarine pinot noir. Plates arrive hearty and balanced, from crisp seasonal autumn duck leg to multi-course banquets guided by the hands-on owners.

  • Panoramic Olive Grove Views: Floor-to-ceiling glass looks out over peaceful olive groves and open coastal horizons.
  • Shared Regional Banquets: Seasonal multi-course banquets arrive family-style alongside regional Bellarine pinot noir pairings.
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Reasons to Choose Merne at Lighthouse

Discover why guests choose Merne at Lighthouse for serene coastal vistas, shared banquets, and regional wine pairings.

  • Sweeping Olive Grove & Coastal Views

    Floor-to-ceiling windows look directly across peaceful coastal scenery and working olive groves, providing an expansive backdrop for unhurried dining.

    sweeping views over the olive groves and coastal landscape creating the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening

    Vicky Gardner

  • Cosy Ambience Framing Verdant Scenery

    A peaceful, welcoming atmosphere pairs comfortable seating with bright verdant scenery, making date lunches and special meals feel intimate and easy.

    The dining area is cosy and relaxed encasing grand windows overlooking a verdant view.

    Duong Mai

  • Generous Multi-Course Sharing Banquets

    Multi-course communal menus offer generous, thoughtfully paced courses that bring families and couples together around hearty regional dishes.

    Owners recommended $89 sharing menu which was amazing. Plenty of food to share.

    Sanji Wasgewatta

  • Shared-Style Dining for Dates

    Couples can explore balanced savoury creations and seasonal textures designed specifically for shared tables and relaxed mid-day dates.

    The shared style dining was perfect for me and my partner. We thoroughly enjoyed the contemporary, hearty flavours and textures entertaining our taste buds.

    Duong Mai

  • Attentive Regional Wine Pairings

    Hosts offer tailored recommendations drawn from local Bellarine vineyards to perfectly complement rich banquet courses.

    Owners were kind and knew what wines to pair with our food.

    John Kiff

  • Polished Service and Seasonal Focus

    Thoughtful seasonal menus feature precisely prepared proteins and balanced regional flavours served by professional, friendly floor staff.

    Each meal was well presented and the service was spot on - super friendly and professional staff with beautiful views

    Kribin Moodley

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