Mr Meader

Mr Meader brings a confident blend of tradition and innovation to Doncaster, celebrating Australia’s rich culinary heritage with a modern twist. Set within Mercure Melbourne Doncaster, it moves with ease from a cosy dining room to a rooftop terrace that frames sweeping views across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. At its heart is a commitment to fresh, local produce, allowed to shine through thoughtful technique and seasonality.

The menu reads like a love letter to regional producers and timeless flavours. Think grilled tiger prawns brightened with green tomato salsa verde and red onion confit, or pan roasted Tasmanian salmon layered with coconut rice, bok choy and a gentle red curry hum. Slow comforts abound too, from rosemary and red wine braised Victorian lamb shank to an Angus grain-fed beef rib eye on the bone, while Hazeldene's chicken parmigiana scratches the classic itch. Midweek brings a porterhouse with fries and red wine jus on Wednesdays and Gippsland veal osso buco on Fridays, with sweet finales like chai crème brûlée or New York cheesecake.

Local wine, beer and craft cocktails round out the experience, whether under the glow of the dining room, in a winter igloo, or on the terrace for sky-high sundowners. From a lavish Father’s Day BBQ buffet to a showpiece Tomahawk steak, Mr Meader is built for memorable moments. Book in, bring an appetite, and let the view do the talking while the flavours do the walking.