Dined x 2 of us Sat p.m. i enjoyed the Thai Beef Salad, basic but very tasty (sour, sweet & spicy) perfect marinade combo. Friend enjoyed Eye Fillet (bit pricy though). Staff very nice & friendly. Prices too high as just a pub/restuarant, it is about the food, views nice - yes, renos recently done (last few years). BUT overpriced, the specials boards was MORE expensive them the menu, weird ??? 🤔
My god! Not only is it a nice scenery along the beach overlooking Port Phillip Bay, it has a vast menu. Had the Kirk's Seafood Plate. Didnt regret it. The fellow beside me on the other table got his just before me and I started to get nervous. The plate was huge. I should have taken a photo but I was hangry. Could easily share this plate between two but decided to be a glutton. Two pieces of flake, two oysters naturale, 3 battered prawns, 2 big prawns prepared ready to be devoured, S&P calamari (generous amount), chips and salad with dipping sauces. For less than a note, I cant really complain. Happy chappy!
No nonsense pub with a beautiful view and a great variety of food options on their menu. Nothing to write home about, but the food was prepared perfectly and the beers were cold. Made for the perfect stop on the way home to Melbourne.
Today, I organised a group of 52 to have lunch at Kirks on the Esplanade. Every staff member was co operative and courteous that it made my job as Organiser easy. Everyone enjoyed their meals together with the desert and great coffee. Could not thank the staff enough. This is not fine dining but enjoyable meals done simply and very reasonably priced, offering many choices. The pork roast with vegetables and the porterhouse steak received high recommendations. This place has good views of the bay and it is modern and clean. Would not hesitate coming back again or recommending to any group. Well done - the team work here is terrific and organised.
Food: excellent - great price, generous portions.
Service: excellent - very friendly, energetic and prompt, but no table service.
Ambience: excellent - bright, busy and noisy, but not chaotic. Million dollar view! Family friendly, without children annoying other patrons.
Highly recommended, better than the place next door!
Not only does Kirks on the Esplanade have sensational food and great wine selection it is their wonderful friendly staff that makes dining here so much more special.... they really go that extra mile, even when you mess up your booking as I had. We were also lucky enough to have a birdseye view of the sun setting on the water. We are regular patrons of Kirks, it is always a great experience.
Robyn
Mt Martha
This site uses cookies. By continuing, you agree to their use. Learn more, including how to control cookies. Kirks on the Esplanade774 Esplanade Mornington. (Visited October ’16). We ventured to this hotel/pub style restaurant while still on hols… and by hols I mean in the deepest midst of never-ending unpacked boxes. I mean, when your kitchen stuff is God knows where, you really can’t cook up a meal, right? Especially when your potential dine-out view is something like this:
We dropped in here for a quick bite to eat. The menu covers a great selection of food and the service was very hospitable. Definitely be back again.
Barb O'Connor
It a very good meal and the services is good and I would recommend it to everyone I will return again.
Thanks to all the staff 👌😘
Originally booked Arthurs at Arthurs Seat for lunch for four. They rang while en route to say they had to close due to electricity supply problems. Rang Kirks to see if we could get a table at the last minute and fortunately they could help. Could not fault the attitude of staff (genuine friendly and knowledgeable), the table (Table 45 looking out onto bay), the menu, the meals. Their careful attention to allergy requirements was excellent and gave great confidence. I would certainly go out of my way to return.
Thankfully Covid Lockdowns appear to be in our past so we ventured to Kirks and were not disappointed.
Friendly staff, great view of the bay, wonderful atmosphere and food to die for.
The meals were huge, including the Seniors meals (a bargain @$21)
Hint: Go the Roast of the Day, magnificent!
The staff were friendly
Great view of the beach front
The meal was very nice!
Sweet potato fries & the calamari was perfectly cooked and tender! 😋😋
Food was good and the staff where really nice and patient with our group.
Five star service, food is delicious, awesome views, and they have a carpark at the back so you won't have to stress finding carpark in busy festive season!
The only minor thing is the Risotto / Pasta needs a little bit more acidity.
Been here a few times, food is always delicious. The kilpatrick oysters are great, calamari is always super soft and the chilli mussels are awesome!
8/10.
Great family dining place. Restaurant was really busy on a Saturday night when I visited, but service was fairly quick. Food tasted great, good portion, drinks were well-priced. Would definitely visit again when I'm down the Peninsula area.
In Mornington for a family holiday. Had to try and find a great seafood platter for my dad who is all about the fresh seafood. Red the reviews and took him to kirks. He was amazed that a pub like place could offer such fresh and great quality seafood! It was well cooked and super fresh! It was a platter for two but he had it to himself! All of our food came out super quick and was so yum. Definitely recommend Kirks!
I go out for dinner when the Australian Welsh quoir sing here on Wednesday nights . The place is packed out and the meals served up are FANTASTIC. Great atmosphere with the old fellows singing. Sometime the whole restaurant are singing.. the staff do an amazing job keeping the meals and drinks coming.
Great night out at the pub.
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