MERRIJIG KITCHEN
Great Ocean Road, Victoria

I was disappointed with our meal at Merrijig Inn. There were several very basic errors made with the food. Our evening started pleasantly enough with the room cosy with an open fire. We were offered rain water, which was replenished thrugh out the meal. Bread was bought to the table along with local oil. The bread was a flat focaccia style, house made, but far too crusty as there was virtually no squishy bit in the middle. The oil did not have much flavour. We ordered the Charcuterie entree which was shared by the 3 of us. While it was generous in quantity the terrine was a concern as it was sour in smell and taste. I ordered a rump steak rare but it was medium at best. I sent it back and was dismayed when the replacement was served in less than 5 minutes. Needless to say it was not rested at all, merely seared either side. The fat was raw. My husband's duck roasted potatoes were inconsistent, some being nearly burnt and others well underdone. My daughter ordered a chocolate mouse which was served in a pretty cup and saucer. However the mouse was solid and not smooth or aerated or light and fluffy . It simply was not mouse. I may sound like I am nit picking but these sorts of errors should not happen if a compenent chef was in charge and not when you are paying top dollar for the area.