Merimbula Lakeview Hotel

We have been coming to Merimbula in November for the past 3 years and always had our evening meal at the pub and thought it was outstanding , but this year something was very different maybe a new chef I don’t know but we both noticed a change .
For start last year the scallops were magnificent as an entree this year the sauce was flavourless , and no oysters mornay on the menu . I had oysters natural and they were as always a lovely size and delicious .
For main I had the Pork Belly and unfortunately I couldn’t eat it ,
It couldn’t be cut it was like leather I ate the mash potatoe and broccoli but had to leave the pork entirely , my husband did tell the assistant chef I’m presuming he was but not sure . He did apologise and said he would let the chef know . No offer of a credit , not that we wanted that but I was hungry and would have loved my Pork Belly that I was looking forward to .

Overall we were disappointed in the quality of the food
Which is shame as we love the pub and the view is top notch . Staff were all pleasant .

Absolutely disgusting. Staff was rude and unprofessional. Went to sit in a table that didn’t have a reserve sign, and was rudely told to move as it was reserved. No apologies just move. We didn’t even stay to eat after that. Just left.

I’ll give any business a damn tip, keep the locals who keep you in business during the quiet seasons happy. We will not be back.

Visited a couple of times for a drink and thoroughly enjoyed. A sensational outlook, staff welcoming, beer and wine prices reasonable. Menu looks good.

I saw this hotel had mixed reviews and as I was intending on staying a night in Merimbula I thought I’d at least check it out. I can’t understand the negative reviews that I read because it was excellent. Staff were friendly went out of their way to assist, including this young man called Aaron. Absolutely nothing a problem gave me great advice about the area and what was great to eat on the menu.

Terrible place - was overcharged, twice! The staff are unprofessional, argumentative and lack customer service. Too many drunk bogans around and staff members couldn’t care less.
Food was average. It took over an hour to arrive and was cold. I wouldn’t waste your time, go to the RSL instead.

We dropped in at 4pm & loved the extended lunch special menu. Both ordered the steak with chips & salad which was Scotch & chose the mushroom sauce. It was cooked to perfection & even though on the lunch specials board was not a thin cheap option. A table looking out to the water & very friendly staff to top it off. If we were staying in Merimbula longer we'd be back for sure. Well done to Lakeview Hotel.

Had a really great meal upstairs overlooking the water. My chicken Parma was fantastic! There was a good range of foods and plenty of weekly specials. The service was very friendly and I really enjoyed their selection of songs being played in the background.

Wow this was so bad. Ordered three kids meals of fish n chips at $12 each.
Battered Flathead served with chips,
lemon and Tartare. One thin strip of fish equivalent to two fish fingers in size and a handful of smiths crisps, no tartare or lemon either.
I understand there is a potato shortage, (although other diners were eating chips as they were available for $10 per bowl) but why you would not tell diners of the menu change when ordering as I certainly wouldn’t have ordered the meal. After dropping $36 on three tiny strips of fish my kids (who aren’t big eaters) were all still hungry.
Very disappointed, I wish I had’ve read some of these reviews about the terrible meals before we went.

The chicken in the chicken ceaser burger was unseasoned, over charged, the sauce had now flavour at all. The only thing right was the chips.

The service was great but the food needs a lot of improvement.

Had a wonderful meal during mid-November. My partner and I both ordered steaks and they were wonderfully cooked to perfection and tender, especially given they were grass fed beef. My partner is celiac and I was pleasantly surprised to see plenty of GF options on the menu. We took our chances and turned up without a booking early on a Wednesday night, but it may be safer to book later in the week.

Out of sheer curiosity as to why Qantas is now flying direct to Merimbula I dropped in. Beautiful seaside location, incredible natural features, and a sensational pub. Oysters fresh from the farm directly out the window, steaks from the locality to back it up.

The Carlton Dark beer clearly a close cousin of Tooheys old.

I have eatene here several times on my visits to the town. Food generally good, I normally go for the grills, this time I had the ribs, big serving with chips and salads. The prices of food and drinks are much the same as the clubs, a bit lower I would say. Service is always good. Highly recommended.

We had lunch here today the menu was on the small size only one pasta dish which was disappointing, they had lobster on the menu but sold out that was disappointing. My brother an ex chef had a tbone it was huge anc cooked to perfection as he likes rare. I thought the prices were a little expensive and didn’t offer seniors we had chicken parmigiana they were quite nice but a little thick the rooms themselves were a little tired but had a fantastic view staff were friendly

Tried their Bistro. Wife had a pork burger which was nice. I had a seafood basket which was all pre-made stuff. Yes the deep fry was okay but it was a little greasy. Atmosphere was a typical pokies / RSL type of pub. Service was efficient and I guess you get what you pay for. Was it bad? No. Would I go back. Probably not.

This is the third time we’ve been to Merimbula for a weekend away since COVID hit and discovered the Lakeview Hotel the first visit. We have tried other restaurants and clubs, but always end up back at the Lakeview for meals as they are consistently excellent. The views over the lake are lovely and relaxing, service is quick and the food really is to die for. I had oysters kilpatrick and the BBQ sauce they use is what really makes it. Hubby said the steak was the best he’s ever had, and he’s really fussy, plus the fisherman’s basket was really fresh and not at all oily. Even their chips are crispy and nice. They practice social distancing with their tables and ensure everyone signs in when entering. If you want to eat in Merimbula, you really can’t go past the Lakeview. You’ll love it!

I have eaten here on several occasions and never had a bad meal. This week I had another couple of dinners, good reception by what appeared to be new staff. I had a nice table at window, I had booked on line.

Sunday night I had the Reef and Beef, big meal, very good steak and prawns with chips/salad.
Monday night I had the Pork Ribs, big meal, full set of ribs well grilled with nice sauce and tasty. Chips and salad.

Food here is a cut above normal pub food and is my favourite dining place in Merimbula.

No complaints re food and service, all very good. Prices are very reasonable. The bistro was busy both nights. Drinks are reasonably priced. I liked the Bulmers cider on tap.

Highly recommended and I would return. Remember to make a reservation.

The Lakeview bar and grill at the Merimbula hotel provided astounding food. The 500gm T-Bone was perfectly cooked and presented. Thick, juicy and supremely tender. The Panko Chicken was moist and full of flavour. The head chef, David told us the meat was sourced in the Riverina. The beast was allowed to hang for 140 days after being dispatched. Grain fed. The meat was respected by the chefs. The chickens were free range and obtained locally. David told us they sourced local, then Australian produce. The service was excellent. Prices reasonable. The view across the lake made whole experience wonderful. A bit of a drive from Sydney, but if you should find yourselves in Merimbula, it is with worth the drive to get a fantastic feed.

We have been to merimbula many times and have eaten at the lakeview on a few occasions, and have found the service to be excellent, the friendly French manager was lovely, but he now seems to have gone and the staffing has resorted to what can best be described as children with zero interest, one bar man spent more time on his phone than serving customers and a little barmaid was eating in the bar, just awful for what was a previously great experience, the food is the only thing I can say nice things about as the local fish was wonderful, pick up your game lakeview your letting it slip

We went for dinner, which was just your average pub food. Staff were all very friendly upstairs both waitress and bar staff were very good
As we were leaving to walk home we stopped downstairs to buy a bottle of wine and found Lance the barman to be particularly helpful and kind. We decided to walk home via the boardwalk and stated how lovely it would be to stop for a glass of wine along the way. Lance very kindly gave us 2 plastic wine glasses with our bottle of wine so we could do just that!
Truly excellent service - what a great team!

Spur of the moment choice for lunch .great decision on our part... table at the window with a great view of the lake..great customer service by staff ..food arrived without a long wait..we chose seafood baskets..they were delish..not greasy.. generous portion that included a fresh garden salad..the seafood was delicious..the tatare sauce served on the side tasty.. overall a fab experience .thank you.