Meritage

MN2022: Note: Service charge for using credit card Fantastic. A very stylish, classy restaurant. Great for date night with the Mrs, impressing your future in-laws or just the first date. It was nice to see young, middle-aged and seniors there with and without family. It looks like they have a few rooms for small parties. The wait staff was attentive and the food was scrumptious. I particularly enjoyed the French onion soup which I haven't had in a while. My wife was impressed with the salmon. There were no fails on any of the other dishes. The drinks were superb.

If you are looking for a place to go all out to celebrate, for a special date night, or simply just because, Meritage is the way to go. The service was impeccable - the servers were very attentive to our needs & even switching out the ice in our seafood platter - and the food is simply beyond. It was an excellent experience from beginning to end.

We absolutely adore this place. Great service just tell them if you're looking for a more intimate experience because people are at your table often. Always get the oysters! We got the beef tartare with home made chips and it was so good. In the winter sometimes they have a lobster bisque and it's a MUST!

Went out for Valentine's Day. We sat in the back Medoc Room party room because we added another person to our reservation and couldn't do the dining room area anymore. Our reservation was pushed up to 4 pm instead of 6 pm which was fine. This worked out great because we felt like we had the room mostly to ourselves for 2 hours. We tried the oysters and mussels which was wonderful. We also ordered the Chef's 5 course dinner for the rest of the evening. The courses were small and we were slightly disappointed. I think we paid for the service more than the food. Service was phenomenal. Total cost: $540, we tipped $60 = $600.

Excellent atmosphere! Food is easily the best in St. Paul or Minneapolis. As a long time resident you can't find better pork chop than here in the twin cities area. The pork chop was perfectly cooked. The fat was properly done as it had a crispness to it that was almost like bacon. And the sauce it was served with had a sweetness to it that perfectly paired with with the chop. The staff is also fantastic. If youre not familiar with a more french inspired menu they know exactly what you're gonna want. Honestly can't recommend this restaurant enough.

We had a lovely experience dining here for the first time. Alex, our server, was knowledgeable, friendly and had great recommendations. I had the best oysters I’ve ever had, the drinks were phenomenal, and the teeny tiny tuna tartare taco amuse-bouche was delectable. It was decorated beautifully for the holidays and the ambiance was charming. We look forward to going back soon and sharing the experience with friends.

Just good food expertly prepared with craft and creativity. …and service to die for. Intelligent bar with knowledge and attention to details. Don’t tell anyone, but they allowed in in before opening to rest after a play and before opening. The day prior they worked to find us a place in an already busy day. At dinner, we never felt rushed or hurried. The menu perfect for our fall overcast day. Raw oysters were labeled and our server told us a story about every type. The wine selection first rate without pretension. Both entrees arrived at perfect temperature and were some of our best ever. We want to return for a tasting menu. Meritage was above all a comfortable place with a local Saint Paul feel, but worthy as a destination restaurant. Yes we made a reservation for a future visit as we left. Kudos to all.

Amazing service and food! I cannot stress how good the atmosphere was here, with brilliant decor, food, staff and sophistication. This is a must for anyone looking to book a special date night. It is pricey, but completely worth it. The dishes are all seasonal, which means that the ingredjants are all what is in season. Its amazing. Parking: They have a valet service for only $15

We had the tasting menu tonight. Wow. Every course was fabulous, we had the wine pairing which added to the wow factor. Hannah was a professional, but personable server. She made a great meal a great experience. Thanks to everyone at Meritage tonight for making our anniversary fun.

Who knew Minneapolis had such an incredible food scene. Meritage is a prime example of this by offering diners French-inspired classics, as well as sneakily tucking in unexpected twists like the Tiny Tiny Tuna tartar taco. This restaurant is a Minneapolis staple situated cozily within an old building. I sat at the oyster bar but was able to see the entire restaurant, which was packed with lots of folks on dates. For those who know me, they know I all but have a French fry eating disorder, and boy was I delighted by the cornucopia of fries presented to me with scrumptious béarnaise sauce. I selected all 4 “amusements”, think tiny bites, as well as the scrumptious and utterly tender Beef Tartare! The cocktail selection was robust and playful, and the bartenders are certainly experts in their craft, concocting pretty much anything you could ask for. If you’re looking for an adventure, don’t pass up the seasonal tasting menu, offering 6,9, and 12 course options.