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Mercury at Melbourne Museum, Carlton, AU-VIC

Mercury at Melbourne Museum

4.3
4.3
292 Reviews
$A40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Complement your trip to the museum with a visit to Mercury Restaurant. Overlooking the stunning Royal Exhibition Building, enjoy an elevated dining experience with our new menu. Offering a selection of all-day brunch and lunch items, it is the perfect place to relax and indulge.

Book your table now and experience the best of Melbourne's dining scene at Mercury Restaurant.

8+ BOOKINGS:

For groups over 8 guests at Mercury Restaurant you can pre-select and pay in advance. This is the easiest way for your group to take a break and get some refreshments before continuing on with your day.

You can choose from any of the set menus below.

Standard set menu $30/pp (includes one main meal + coffee or tea)
Two course set menu $43/pp (includes one main meal + dessert + coffee or tea)

Our menu is subject to changes depending on seasonality and produce availability.

We request that the total amount is paid in advance.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    13 11 02
  • Website
    https://museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/visiting/dining/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Complement your museum experience with the new Mercury Restaurant. With this elevated dining offer you can unwind and enjoy lunch made to order while overlooking the stunning Royal Exhibition Building.<br /><br />8+ BOOKINGS<br />For groups over 8 guests at Mercury Restaurant we offer a set-menu and payment in advance. <br />
  • Location
    11 Nicholson St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053
  • Area
    Carlton
  • Parking details
    Park Underneath the Museum - fees apply
  • Public transit
    Tram, Parliament Station
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access
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Menu

Autumn - Winter

Substantials

  • Asparagus & Meredith Goats Curd OmeletteA$24.00

    Heritage tomatoes, mushrooms, salsa verde (gf, v)

    • Chickpea, Cauliflower, Walnut & Pomegranate Salad A$24.00

      Rocket, walnuts, sumac tahini lemon dressing (vgn, gf)

      • Free Range Chicken & Avocado Salad A$26.00

        Grilled peach, new potatoes, grana padano (gf)

        • Chicken Katsu Burger & Fries A$26.00

          Panko chicken, Tonkatsu sauce, sugarloaf slaw, house mayo

          • Zucchini & Pine Nut Spaghetti (v)A$26.00

            Chilli oil, lemon, mint, salted ricotta

            • Salmon & Dill Fishcake A$28.00

              Sustainably sourced salmon, fennel remoulade, soft boiled egg

              • Beefsteak Flaky Pastry Pot Pie A$28.00

                Mushy peas & baby leaf salad

                • Pork & Peanut Noodles A$26.00

                  Udon noodles, pork mince, pak choi

                  Sides

                  • Pasta, tomato sauce & parmesan (v)A$12.00

                    • Chips, aioli, smoked paprika salt (v)A$10.00

                      • Warm focaccia, olive oil & parmigiano (vA$10.00

                        Kids Menu

                        • Pasta, tomato sauce & parmesan (v) A$14.00

                          • Chicken tenders & chips A$14.00

                            • Battered fish & chips A$15.00

                              Dessert

                              • Cardamom & Buttermilk Bavarois A$14.00

                                Mango, lime puree (gf vgn)

                                • Lemon Cheesecake A$14.00

                                  Summer berries, ginger crumb (gf).

                                  • Dark Chocolate Parfait A$16.00

                                    Mascarpone, cherries, cocoa crumb

                                    Last updated: 11 July 2024

                                    What 292 people are saying

                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                    4.3
                                    4.3 based on recent ratings
                                    • 4.4Food
                                    • 4.4Service
                                    • 4.1Ambience
                                    • 4Value

                                    Noise • Moderate

                                    292 Reviews

                                    1. Gloria

                                      Melbourne

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on 14 November 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Delicious food and great place, customer services was amazing.

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                                    2. Rob

                                      Melbourne

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on 26 October 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Great food and service. It was pretty empty on the weekend. I didn’t need to reserve a table. First time going there and will be back.

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                                    3. Michelle

                                      Melbourne

                                      9 reviews

                                      4.0

                                      9 reviews

                                      Dined on 12 October 2024

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 4
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      Very nice little restaurant in the museum, food was very nice but my portion of salmon fish cakes could have been a little bigger considering the price. The chickpea salad got rave reviews! We were a table of 5- and 1-person's order was forgotten about, it was mentioned twice to the waitress before it was brought to the table. This is a nice space but probably better to catch up for a snack, coffee or wine with friends. The menu is so limited, if you're fussy you probably won't find anything here for you.

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                                    4. Peter

                                      Melbourne

                                      5 reviews

                                      2.0

                                      5 reviews

                                      Dined on 11 September 2024

                                      1. Overall 2
                                      2. Food 1
                                      3. Service 2
                                      4. Ambience 2
                                      White Wine was served warm Asked for ice bucket and wells obliged. Food was average

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                                    5. OpenTable Diner

                                      Melbourne

                                      2 reviews

                                      4.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined on 19 May 2024

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 3
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      We had a lovely celebration lunch at Mercury for 5 guests. The food was delicious and its presentation was excellent. The view and dining space was very airy and comfortable. The waitresses were attentive, happy to accommodate sauce requests and very friendly. My only comment would be the portion sizes with respect to the price - it would be nice to have 2 halves of a hardboiled egg versus only half, the cake for dessert is a finger slice though the crumbs and berry coulis fill much of the plate. It feels like the portions are small for the sake of being small, so that it's "fancy".

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                                    6. DMWH

                                      Melbourne

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on 12 May 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Enjoyed the event - as did mother. Would do again.

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                                    7. OpenTable Diner

                                      Melbourne

                                      1 review

                                      1.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on 24 April 2024

                                      1. Overall 1
                                      2. Food 1
                                      3. Service 1
                                      4. Ambience 1
                                      I can only give 1 star rating as I booked a high tea at the Melbourne Museum and this was highlighted in the booking form. Despite receiving a reminder, when I arrived I was advised that the high tea was connected to the exhibition so was no longer being served (as the exhibition had finished). However, despite booking nearly two weeks earlier (when the exhibition was still on) no one followed up to advise me of this. It seemed more convenient to blame both the IT system and the Melbourne Museum - despite the booking showing that it was high tea that was booked.

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                                    8. OpenTable Diner

                                      Melbourne

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on 23 April 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      All I can say is WOW!!. My friend and I turned up on time expecting the Titanic experience and High Tea as I had book a month before and was confirmed by txt that very morning. What was potentially a complete disaster was turned around by the very sweet and respectful manager Nattapon who was just as confused as we were. After confirming with him that I would send him all the correspondence I have regarding the booking and he ensured me that he would pass on to management. So, we decided to stay for lunch. We then received the best service and most wonderful food while enjoying views of a glorious day in Melbourne. I intend returning to this venue with friends and family very soon. I just hope that OpenTable honor the refund and return my money very soon.

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                                    9. PennyP

                                      Melbourne

                                      1 review

                                      4.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on 21 April 2024

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 1
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      The high tea was not very nice the scones were good, coffee and tea were fine and sandwiches were good, also the macaroons were nice but something was amiss with the other warm food and the cakes

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                                    10. Cathie

                                      Melbourne

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined on 20 April 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 3
                                      Food and service was outstanding. We felt like we were in a fish bowl with everyone walking out of the Titanic exhibition walking past. Some sort of screen would have been beneficial

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                                    FAQs

                                    Mercury at Melbourne Museum is rated 4.3 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

                                    Mercury at Melbourne Museum does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                    Make a booking

                                    2 people
                                    19:00
                                    Booked 1 time today
                                    Google Map for Mercury at Melbourne Museum

                                    11 Nicholson St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

                                    Dining areas

                                    Additional information

                                    • Area
                                      Carlton
                                    • Hours of Operation
                                      Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm
                                    • Price
                                      $A40 and under
                                    • Cuisines
                                      Modern Australian
                                    • Dining style
                                      Casual Dining
                                    • Dress code
                                      Casual Dress
                                    • Parking details
                                      Park Underneath the Museum - fees apply
                                    • Public transit
                                      Tram, Parliament Station
                                    • Payment Options
                                      AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                    • Additional
                                      Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access
                                    • Website
                                      https://museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/visiting/dining/
                                    • Phone number
                                      13 11 02
                                    • Catering
                                      Complement your museum experience with the new Mercury Restaurant. With this elevated dining offer you can unwind and enjoy lunch made to order while overlooking the stunning Royal Exhibition Building.<br /><br />8+ BOOKINGS<br />For groups over 8 guests at Mercury Restaurant we offer a set-menu and payment in advance. <br />
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