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Meritage - Cincinnati
Meritage - Cincinnati

Meritage - Cincinnati Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.meritagecincy.com
  • Email: wineanddine@meritagecincy.com
  • Phone: (513) 376-8134
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm;
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary American
  • Executive Chef: Kristie Fowee
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Coral Ave.
  • Parking: Private Lot
A word from Meritage - Cincinnati
Meritage Restaurant is located in the quaint historic district of Glendale, creating a unique ambiance for any occasion. The eclectic menu features fresh seafood, hand cut steaks, specialty sandwiches, and an impressive variety of salads. Each menu item from the salad dressings to the desserts is… made in house using only the freshest ingredients. The wine list features wines from around the world that have been personally selected to compliment the menu. The perfect blend of professionalism and warmth provided by the service staff combined with the food and atmosphere makes Meritage a premier dining destination.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerContemporary American
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem
Diner Reviews
  • "The food was outstanding from the appetizers to the salads to the Bistro Steak sandwich.....that was outstanding. We will be going back! I enjoyed the selection of local beers available both on draft and in bottles"
    Dined on 3/3/2014
  • "Wow, what an experience. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. The food is superb. All the apps are divine, steak superb. This is an outstanding place that does things right. What a wine list too! yes, I will continue to support Meritage."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Had the Bistro Steak Sandwich - cooked perfect med rare. Cheerfully accommodated my friend's request for a substitution on one of the specials. Service impeccable as always!"
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "The mussels are outstanding; the best in the area! The petite filet was done just right and was made just as I requested. I am on a very low sodium diet and the filet was done without salt. I was very pleased. Thanks."
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "What a great restaurant, the food and atmosphere is great."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The food was great. I wemt on valentines day with my date and we had a great time. The only issue was the service. The place wasn't that busy and our waiter seemed very distracted by other things"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Delightful attention to detail, top notch service and delightful food made for a delightful evening! The special meal for two was also an unexpectedly good value at $55 a couple, but with lots of opportunity to make it your own. We will be coming back to dive into the rest of the menu."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Met a friend for lunch on two separate occasions. There was a variety of choices on the menu, including some lighter options. Both times the food and the service was excellent."
    Dined on 2/10/2014
  • "First time for dinner with my husband after lunching there with a friend weeks ago. Wonderful dining experience. We are appreciative of good food, fresh and well-prepared and of course great service."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "At first I was a bit scared because we went with elderly parents and four kids ages 16 to 7. The place initially looked too nice to bring the kids but we saw a baby in a high chair so I figured we were OK. The menu was diverse - everything from burgers to filet to U10 scallops. Some of the older kids had adult meals, some of the adults had appetizers and a salad. We took home two boxes of left overs! Our bill for 7 people, including two glasses of wine and two cocktails was $160. I thought that was a fabulous price for a great meal. I can't wait to go back! The only negative was that service was a bit slow, esp. with kids at a table! Our waiter seemed to have too many tables assigned to him - and he never asked us for dessert!"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Meritage is relatively small but very cozy. The menu is varied from burgers to steals. Everything we had was fresh and delicious. While a bit on the pricey side, the half price bottles of wine made the food prices worth it!"
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "We live only a few miles from Meritage, so we have been there several times. The service is friendly, the wine list is decent and the food is always excellent. I had the pork chop which was cooked well and delicious and my wife had the scallops which were outstanding. We found a reasonably priced, six year old Merlot which was very tasty. All in all, we like it here and have never come away dissatisfied."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Meritage is a favorite and once again didn't disappoint. Bistro steak sandwich was great and cooked perfectly. My friend had the Caeser salad with grilled chicken and enjoyed it as well. Excellent service, attentive but not intrusive."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "This restaurant was nice bright and clean. Warm atmosphere, good service and a good selection of daily specials. All ingredients were fresh. All of the sauces and dressings were fresh and made from scratch. We had the Tuesday seafood special, the selection included a choice of an appetizer, salad and selection of Thai Glazed Salmon, Scallops or Lobster tail for $25 per person. Great food at a reasonable price. We will be back."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "We read the positive reviews on Open Table and after eating there agree. The team service was excellent and everything came out at the right pace. The surf and turf was excellent. It is served with a perfect loaded baked potato and a vegetable. You can choose a nice salad for five dollars. They could have more dessert selections. We will be back."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Interesting menu selections. comfortable, cozy restaurant. love the decor!"
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "This was my second visit within a 2 week period and I was very impressed. The entire experience we superb. Congrats to the staff and management of Meritage - this truly is a gem in Glendale!"
    Dined on 1/2/2014
  • "We've never been disappointed in the food or service. The soups have all been fantastic. Dinners are great. Some fish specials could be stepped up. Lunches are a fantastic bargain. We have recommended Meritage to many friends and have taken several clients there."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "We have eaten there from time to time since it opened -- the food, always good, has reached exceptional. Also, we used to be problems were the level of noise but they have clearly studied that and added enough acoustic damping to solve the problem. Moreover, the addition of noise dampening panels was done is a tasteful almost unnoticeable way. But to the food. Our party of 4 enjoyed scallops (marvelous), a strip steak encrusted with bleu cheese and fried onions (terrific), a white fish that I can't recall the name (also marvelous) and surf-&turf combo (just "really good"). The portions are ample and presentation perfect. We went on New Years Eve and every table was filled, but service was smooth and professional. One of the city's best."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Wedge salad is great. We went on seafood night and it was a great meal / great value at $25 each"
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "This is a place with an above average wine list, above average food a d service. The plus is that you can dine with friends and actually hear each other. Great spot!"
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "Very reasonably priced! On the night we went a bottle of any wine was half priced! Great deal!"
    Dined on 12/23/2013
  • "Another enjoyable dinner with excellent service. I like that you can substitute sides. Good selection of cocktails and wine list."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "We have been to this restaurant numerous times, the food and service always exceeds our expectations. Keep up the good work!"
    Dined on 11/10/2013
  • "Meritage is a great place for a special occasion. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is wonderful!"
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "We had a group of four and we enjoyed our dining experience. The food was nice size portions and delicious. I have had lunch there many times but never dinner until Saturday evening. We will definitely be back."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "For an affordable yet pleasurable dining experience, I highly recommend! This was my 2nd time there and it was better than the first. Our server, Ted, was incredibly attentive without being obtrusive. He gave great menu suggestions and was delightful. We will return again soon!"
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "My dinner experience recently was very disappointing, especially after we were bringing friends of ours who we repeatedly told how good the food was at Meritage. I ordered their fish special which was supposed to be a halibut with lemon butter, however I have never seen a thinner piece of over seasoned fish. Not only could I not taste the fish because it was covered in so many spices, but one of out friends ordered the same dish and I have to say the size of his fish was almost twice as thick and large as what they served me. If I was actually able to taste the fish, I would say the piece they served me was more like a talapia than halibut. Very disappointed and will not be back."
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "Took a client here for dinner. Great ambience, quiet enough to be able to chat, wonderful service. The grilled brie sandwich was outstanding!"
    Dined on 10/30/2013
  • "I was hosting a lunch for a handful of friends saying farewell to one of our colleagues. Meritage was a perfect choice: relatively quiet so our conversation level was not strained, attentive but relaxed pace of service, and exquisite food. I had been there previously for lunch and was confident that it would be a huge hit for those who were experiencing Meritage for the first time. I was not disappointed. Entrees and desserts were distinctively excellent. Our server Jeff was congenial, knowledgeable, and timely without being intrusive. We had a delightful, memorable lunch for a very significant and somewhat difficult occasion. Thanks, Meritage!"
    Dined on 10/29/2013
  • "We had a fantastic experience. The food was excellent and the service was even better. Eric was a great server and one that I would recommend to all of my friends. I am a new fan and will definitely return in the near future."
    Dined on 10/29/2013
  • "Menu very interesting....eclectic, friendly atmosphere, great service!!"
    Dined on 10/26/2013
  • "The room we were in was way to noisy. They redid the restaurant with all hard finishes. What could have been a great experience, was average. The feedback from the group on the food was average. I had the fish of the day sandwich which came with one small piece of fish that didn't cover half of the bread it was served on. It was good but way too small. The sweet potato fries were excellent but covered 3/4 of the dish. The fish sandwich should have been the star of the plate but it was way too small for that. My friend had the brie sandwich and had the same problem. Lots of bread, very little brie."
    Dined on 10/24/2013
  • "This was our first time at Meritage. We wonder why it took us so long to make it there. Very friendly staff, good service, attention to detail, excellent menu choices plus specials."
    Dined on 10/19/2013
  • "We look forward to dining at the Meritage when we visit our daughter at Xavier. The food is outstanding, and the service is top-notch. We have been served by Rhonda the past two visits and we will definitely come back when we are back in Cincinnati. I would recommend the halibut and shrimp dish, which was delicious. Thank you to Rhonda and the staff at Meritage!"
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "Our server was friendly and attentive! This is a GREAT spot for anyone wanting a local feel with high quality dining! Well done!"
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "Great service and charming interior. Unfortunately the food quality doesn't match their prices"
    Dined on 10/15/2013
  • "We have been here before and had fabulous dinners. However this Saturday was a bit disappointing. Slow wait staff and less than fabulous food for sure. The 'loaded' potatoes had very little if any cheese and bacon and we had to request butter. The Mac n chz arrived cold and then once heated was not desirable. We will give them another chance , Maybe it was an off night?? The wedge salad did not disappoint though!"
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "I had never been to Meritage before but I chose it due to its inclusion in the Greater Cincinnati Independent Restaurant group. What an excellent choice. The food was excellent and the portions were generous. The staff was all very pleasant and helpful. Their wine and food recommendations were all good. I would highly recommend giving this restaurant a try, especially on the evenings when the wine is half price by the bottle."
    Dined on 10/1/2013
  • "I would highly recommend this restaurant. The service was great and the food was wonderful. Casual upscale dining."
    Dined on 10/6/2013
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