Mercer's Restaurant Eltham is an absolute gem! Nestled within a beautifully maintained federation style homestead, this restaurant offers a refined and intimate fine dining experience. The white tablecloths, superior service, and exceptional attention to detail all combine to create an unforgettable dining experience. We had the pleasure of indulging in the Four Course Degustation menu and were blown away by the quality, taste, presentation, and execution of our meals. The chef is a true perfectionist, with a keen eye for detail and the courage to be adventurous in his craft. Every dish was executed to perfection, and each plate was a work of art that delighted all of our senses. In addition to the exquisite cuisine, the knowledgeable and friendly service only enhanced our dining experience. It was clear that the staff took great pride in ensuring that we had a pleasurable and memorable dining experience. Overall, Mercer's Restaurant Eltham is an absolute must-visit for anyone seeking an unforgettable fine dining experience. From the ambiance to the cuisine and service, this restaurant truly deserves five stars!

Cute restaurant set up in an old house. Atmosphere was very cosy and relaxed. Food was amazing. Not big portions, had the 6 course and left not very full. Service was very friendly and helpful. At the end of the night chatting to the staff and explained some of the unique art

Great food, attentive discrete service, enough room to enjoy the evening, barely noticed the other diners. They even adjusted the set menu to suit one of our group. Highly recommend for a special night out. 👍👍👍👍👍

Beautifully presented and fantastic flavours. Highly recommend the 6 course degustation at a very reasonable price (<$18/dish). Staff were very friendly and attentive and the four of us had a fabulous night. Many thanks!

Ordered the three course meal and each dish is meticulously prepared and we'll presented. Enjoyed the porterhouse and quail very much. Great service from moment we stepped in. Attentive and efficient. Parking is available off the street. Will come back again.

A request to catch up as a celebration. A promise that it would be something worth writing about. It was both. Here’s why Mercers in Eltham has inspired me to have a ranking list. Located on the main road of Eltham, this place is really tricky to find the entrance to their parking slot. This is LITERALLY the only thing that is wrong with this place. Given that I had travelled over 30 minutes to get to the restaurant, I was not going to let something as insignificant as being unable to find the entrance stop me. (Although asking Nigel in that present moment would have gained a different result). The place looks like a home from the outside and true to it’s exterior, the inside features a comfy homely feeling. Look, if I am honest, I am really annoyed that I didn’t take a photo of the inside. I was too busy being stunned by the attentive service and great way we were treated. Clearly my companions (C Squared) are regulars and are a first name basis. As such, I had to do a little digging and I found out that this is a husband and wife team (Stephen and Ute Mercer) and have been winning the Age Good Food Guide Awards since 1999! You have to go check out their website for all the photos that I didn’t take. And now… the food. Before the meal even started, we were treated to an onion, pumpkin and spiced soup shot glasses. It was so ridiculously well presented, I didn’t want to drink it. And once I did, I needed more of it! Mercers had my attention. For entree, I had the Beef Salad: Porterhouse cured, seared and raw with honey wasabi pearls and salted egg yolk. Now. If anyone knows me, knows that I am always dubious of food that is overly well presented. I have had cases where I have spent more than a shiny penny ($200 AUD) for a meal only to be utterly dissapointed. As such, I was cautious as to how this would fill me up. Then again, the soup shot, was a pleasant and unexpected surprise. What surprised me were the flavours. Every bite oozed a certain sense of class and delicate, attentive focus to the creation of this amazing meal. I consumed literally everything on the plate. The wasabi pearls were the highlight – the sense of spice that melted in your mouth is an experience that you need to go in and try for yourself. Once that was done, it was on to the mains: Pig bits; belly, strudel and rib with roasted young vegetables and calvados jus. Dubious? Still a little. First bite. And I was convinced that the chef must have Godly hands. The meat just melted away from the bone. Literally fell away. And then the pork belly. Oh. My. God. Just, OMG. Seared crispy on one side, the flavour infused into it is literally unlike anything I have come across. This was it. The whole saying, “stick a fork in it. It’s done” – yeah, that was me! Unknowingly, I had also become full. How Mercer…. how did you manage to do that?! Maybe it was the Twice cooked Désirée potatoes with rosemary salt and truffle aioli. And still, I had dessert? Are you kidding me? I was ready to be rolled out of that restaurant. Alas, I had chosen the red velvet souffle featuring raspberry and chocolate… because it was red velvet. I was done. This is the pure definition of heaven. Some of the food was hard even though they looked fluffy and soft and alteranitvely there were items that reversed the role. The souffle was perfect. The oozing chocolate? Heavenly. Ladies and Gentlemen, I was ready to call it. If I had to die and go to heaven, this is the one place I would like to call home. Forever. Without a doubt, Mercers have unequivocally won the title of the best restaurant that I have had the pleasure of dining at. The literal BEST. Every other restaurant, take note. This is the standard that I, Nigel, will be holding as your yardstick. And if you are considered fine dining….bring your A Game. C squared, I will keep my promise to you. Thank you for treating to me such an amazing experience, nestled in the suburbs of Melbourne. Oh my readers – the places I will help you find! Won’t you join me and follow my blog?

We celebrated my mother's 90th birthday at Mercer's yesterday with the six course luncheon for 14. What a treat! Everything about the experience was delightful starting with Ute's friendly telephone conversation and emails and ending with chef Stephen's fond farewell. Each course was exquisite, with the vegetarian option being every bit as good as the main. The restaurant has tasteful decor and excellent acoustics. The service high quality and well paced. Mercer's is a first class, wonderful dining experience.

Have been wanting to try Mercers for sometime so, what better time to do it than our anniversary. I’ve been to fine dining before, and this simply wasn’t it. The place is in desperate need of an upgrade. The building itself is beautiful, and with a bit of love and a paint, it could really shine. The decor is stuck in the 90’s, as is the food. Felt like I was in an episode of ‘come dine with me’, not at a restaurant where I’m paying $115 a head. Not really the culinary experience we were hoping for. Waitress was lovely and friendly, very laid back. We spent $300 including wine and came away unimpressed.

We discovered Mercer’s Restaurant many years ago; it’s our restaurant for special occasions. Welcoming staff and warm atmosphere. Head chef Stephen Mercer is a culinary perfectionist! The menu is always packed with exquisite dishes. Awesome wine list of Australian and international wines. 3 Chef Hats from us!!

Dishes were well presented. I had the Japanese inspired raw meet starter, and it was delicious. The chocolate mouse was probably one of the top ones I have tasted, and the presentation was stunning. Mains were good. The staff were very friendly and atmosphere excellent. Will come back.

We have attended Mercers a few times for various occasions over the years. The food and presentation of meals has always been superb. Mercers have always had a great current & aged wine list at very reasonable prices. The staff who served us on Saturday 26/8/23 were well mannered and had very good knowledge of both the food & pairing wines served with the six course meal. Fabulous experience once again. Thanks Mercers.

The food was exceptional. The staff very friendly, attentive, efficient and friendly. Will definitely be going back.

In 2022 the choice is between 4 or 6 courses, with or without matching wines. Any combination is close to superb. Mercer's is somewhere we will return to again and again as long as Ute and Steve can keep it going!

Utterly superb! We didn’t have meals, we had a dining experience. Fabulous food and service, I can’t recommend them highly enough. With prior warning, they were even able to cater for my several food allergies. We will definitely be back :-)

Booked here to celebrate our anniversary and couldn't be happier with the choice. Didn't realise we had fine dining available locally. The presentation of food was amazing and taste of all elements absolutely flawless. Hard to choose a favourite from the set menu (we chose the 4 course option) but it's hard to go past the dancing prawns dish. Devine!

You can’t go wrong at Mercer’s. You will feel at home, but also like you’re being treated to a very special night out. Front of house staff will serve you with the greatest attention to detail and the meals are presented impeccably. Beautiful food, excellent service and an extensive, well thought out wine list. Always an amazing and fun experience eating Stephen’s food.

Had a glorious lunch at Mercer's today. The service was excellent and the food was just stunning. We were so impressed with the fresh flavours and ingredients - and the wonderful presentation. Our favourites were probably the Lamb Rump (as tender as humanly possible!), the Kingfish Ceviche and the Malaysian Dancing Prawns (of course). But that's not to forget the amazing grape-themed dessert, which was a work of art - and they included a lovely Happy Anniversary message as well. All in all, a wonderful lunch - and we'll be back!

Mercer’s is one of the longest running restaurants in Melbourne, opened in 1997 - and for good reason. It is our very favourite restaurant, and we love going there to celebrate special occasions. Steve Mercer and his wife, and indeed their whole team, take great pride in their restaurant. We can never find fault with anything.and we are always made to feel welcome, right from when we step in the door to when we leave. In a lovely old home in Eltham, with its own carpark. White tablecloths to add to the lovely ambiance, plus tasteful decorations, and carpet to ensure the restaurant is quiet. Steve is an artist and all of his dishes are amazingly presented. As well as just so tasty. His latest dessert is of the real wow factor and looks just like a Japanese garden.and it tasted amazing. I’m already looking forward to our next visit.

You can really see why this is one of the best rated restaurants in Melbourne. Great ambiance, service and amazing food and wine pairing. Crazy good attention to detail. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Delicious food, amazing service, attentive staff and lovely wines. We come here for special occasions and always get the full degustation with matched wines. No complaints, this place is perfect for a special night out.

Amazing food. Great intimate atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

Excellent

We had dinner at the Mercer on Thursday night, it was amazing palate experience! we chose the degustation menu, the food and wine were just 'superb' - the staff were friendly, knowledgeable about the wine, and overall great service. It was an enjoyable experience and we will definitely go back and I highly recommend the place to family and friends - Kathleen.

Good food - entrees in particular. At a more reasonable price than many finer dinning establishments.

If you're looking for a classy dinner night out, this is the place. Delicious food served by attentive wait staff one a reserved atmosphere do you can enjoy the company you're with.

Went here for the first time tonight and to say it was incredible is an understatement. Amazing food, amazing service and amazing experience. We'll be attending again for sure.

One of my favourites ever. Excellent.

Stephen, Ute and all the staff are world class! They deserve 3 Michelin stars! Food is always perfect ! If I don’t go here at least a couple times of year my stomach and soul is empty !

Perfect place to celebrate 5 years together. Thanks guys for a wonderful night.

Really enjoyed this experience. Fabulous food and great service by accommodating staff

A good option for a special occasion. The food was really good

Little gem, honest, flavourful, down to earth fine dining. Everything was carefully prepared. Enjoyed it so much. Will definitely come back.

We enjoyed a sumptuous four course traditional Christmas lunch- thank you Ute!!

Loved it. Pleasant ambiance and a 'smart casual' vibe befitting the location. We had a fixed menu for a function and it was very pleasant, my rare steak was very good. Big wine list and a good selection of beer. Parking at the back. Our hosts are regulars and it's easy to see why. You could trust Mercer's for a special night.

I organised our family function for 25 people here. Stephen was extremely helpful and so easy to deal with. The food was amazing, the staff were friendly, courteous and attentive. Overall a great experience. We will definitely be back.

Lovely good and service as always! Highly recommended for anytime you wish to celebrate something with friends and special people in your life.

There for lunch Sunday. Excellent food, great staff and service. Will certainly return. Good work guys and thank you.

Delightful service, impeccable cuisine. A+++

If you can judge a restaurant by how happy people are as they leave ... Mercers deserves six stars. We’re fortunate happy regulars. It’s a good menu when you can happily choose anything—and have it again another time. And the dessert platter. Worth a drive to “far flung” (not really) Eltham. And Ute’s smile.

A wonderful dining experience for that special occasion or just a delightful evening enjoying beautiful food and wine. Have been to this rustic cottage restaurant over many years with the menu being perfect and service has always been impeccable. We had a wonderful evening. Well done Stephen & Ute.

Absolutely fabulous, we have had our work Christmas dinner there for the past 8 or 9yrs, and the food and service just keep on improving...

Perfect as always! Cosy, amazing food, people and general vibe!!

The degastation menu was Devine!

The food is superb. So well presented and delicious.

Amazing experience - the Degustation with matching wine was simply superb, and the service was wonderful. We can't wait to return!

Very good food and service, a very good choice for a special event.

Nice presentation 👍 Food is nice

The food was fantastic, lovely cheerful service and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. A real hidden gem.

Great food and service will definitely go back

Great little place Cozy feel inside French influence possible Nice food attention to detail exelent experience

Great for a special occasion. The service is brilliant and the food is delicious.

First class restaurant in every way. Food ,presentation,and the service was excellent.Plus the wine by the glass we had was really good

Love the food, love the wine

Gorgeous cottage not the typical trendy atmotshere . Great staff amazing g food thankyou fresh and delishious. Thankyou for keeping it real and comfy cosy and welcoming.

Fantastic food and friendly service

Best meal I have had, ever Well done

Nice birthday greetings and a great dinner

Top food as usual

Wow factor for food and staff 100++

Lovely ambience, beautiful food, perfect for a special night out.

Have celebrated a few events at Mercer’s and the food and service never disappoints.

Lovely food. Good service. Older crowd

Fantastic, Everything was perfect.

This restaurant was just wonderful! All of the food was delicious and the staff were so kind and considerate. I highly recommend this beautiful place.