Kirks on the Esplanade - Mornington

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!