Merlion RestaurantGreat Find in SeabrookMy dining companion and I decided to venture outside our normal haunts to the Kemah area to try the Merlion restaurant. We brought our bikes and spent a couple hours touring the vicinity of the Kemah waterfront, and then had dinner at Merlion. We had a great time - both of us thoroughly enjoyed our appetizers and entries. We will definitely be back!6/8/2013 12:00:00 AM15th Anniversary SurpriseI decided to surprise my wife with a new restaurant venue to celebrate our anniversary. We were pleasantly greeted upon our entry and were quickly seated at nice table for two in the corner of the back room. The staff was very attentive, answered a few questions, offered some suggestions, and informed us of their 'Spicy Hot' rating system. They recommended level 2 out of 5, which is what my wife selected. I've eaten at other Thai restaurants that were pretty hot, so I decide to try their level 3. We both enjoyed the spicy level of our entrees, but I'm pretty sure that I'd be crying at anything level 4 and up. The food was delicious and the portion size was perfect. We selected two desserts and left with the intention of returning soon.6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat findGreat food with quiet, intimate atmosphere. Excellent service. Will come again.6/5/2013 12:00:00 AMWeeknight birthday dinnerThank you so much for all the added touches on my husbands birthday. I am so glad we chose to spend it at Merlion. I am never disappointed!6/4/2013 12:00:00 AMsuperbwe didnt know what to expect and we were completely blown away. The staff was spot on the details of how hot the food was and knew them menu. When our dinner arrived, i felt like i had gone to curry heaven. Both my husband and I could not stop commenting on how wonderful the food was. and especially how come it took us so long to find this place.
We will go back as much as we can.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Gourmet Thai Food in SeabrookTook my husband here for date night and we loved it. Great place!5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMMother's Day diningWe have been visiting this restaurant since the first week they opened their doors. The food, wine, and service is always exceptional! It is our "go to" special place!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMMake an evening of itGood enough to stick around after dinner for an after-dinner cocktail, dessert or to makw new friends by the fire on the gorgeous patio.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMBest kept secret in Clear Lake areaChef Andrew makes the best Thai food we have ever had in the US. Each dish is made to order, so be prepared to wait more than 10 minutes for your dish. But it is worth it. The peppers have been spicy lately, '2' is very hot, so if you like more mild spices, select a '1' for the level of spice.5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMUnexpected gem in an old home! LovUnexpected gem in an old home!
Loved everything about it...
Will go back soon and bring friends...
Don't miss it if you are in the Bay Area...4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMI had not heard much aboutI had not heard much about Merlion but boy was I missing out. The food was fantastic, the ambiance was great and our server was exceptionally knowledgeable about the menu, even making suggestions for us since it was our first visit! We will definitely be back.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent Thai food and service.Excellent Thai food and service. Awesome and we will be back.4/11/2013 12:00:00 AMYou must try this place!Our first time here and was so excited to learn that the chef (who came out to speak to us before our meal) is the son of another great Thai chef who had a restaurant near the current location back in the 90's. I loved that place and missed it when it closed. This new version is all that and more. The food is great!. If you are afraid that Thai is too spicy don't be. My dish was prepared exactly the way I described my spice level to our very knowledgeable wait person. They did not have my favorite wine on their list but she found a perfect substitute. We will be back often!3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMLoved the chefs table special!Loved the chefs table special! Not knowing what you're going to eat was fun! We'll definitely do that again.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMMerlion's is awesome--we discoveredMerlion's is awesome--we discovered it about 6 months ago and can't quit going; I know they are starting to think we are stalking them. Actually, we're contemplating just moving in so we can eat there for every meal. :) It's a lovely place, lovely people, and incredible food.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food, excellentExcellent food, excellent service. The server knew the menu and wines well, was enthusiastic about her work. Overall a very good evening3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is the best place thatThis is the best place that I have been to in a long time.. The food is deliscious, everything the staff suggested was amazing, the ambiance is awesome and I cannot wait to go back!3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing!The food was amazing and the service was perfection. The Chef/Owner came out after we dined to ask us if everything was to our liking. The only problem is I live in Phoenix wish they had a restaurant here. The food was super fresh and the presentation was really nice. Great place to go any day of the week.3/7/2013 12:00:00 AMFeels like homePer previous reviews, I also agree that the staff are super helpful - trust them! They are privy even to the relative spice level of the peppers that are being used that day (e.g. peppers are a level hotter than a typical 3 - go with level 2). That's pretty outstanding, if you ask me!2/15/2013 12:00:00 AMTrust the servers - they getTrust the servers - they get it. This place hits the jackpot.1/26/2013 12:00:00 AM