Powered By OpenTable: Restaurant Reservations. Right this way.

Restaurant Reservations - Free • Instant • Confirmed

  • Online Reservations

The Merk Bistro

820 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Make a reservation now
Date

mm/dd/yyyy

Time
Party Size

The Merk Bistro

writes...
  • Welcome to The Merk Bistro! Our diverse menu of rustic Italian favorites infused with a California twist combines exceptional quality cooking with unsurpassable ingredients. At The Merk, our dining philosophy begins at a local level which is why we work closely with area growers and purveyors to ensure all of our ingredients are of the highest and freshest standard. Everything in our kitchen is prepared from scratch daily and expertly presented to your table.
  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Cuisine: American, Californian
  • Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street: Between F & E
  • Menu: View menu on restaurant's website
  • Price: $30 and under
  • Website: http://www.themerk.com
  • Email: reservations@themerk.com
  • Phone: (619) 814-6375
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday - Thursday : 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday- Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Brunch: Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
  • Payment Options:
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Executive Chef: Brian Rutherford
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Guest can drive to The Keating Hotel (Gaslamp Quarter 5 & F) for valet parking. Street parking and 3 hour complimentary parking is also available at Horton Plaza. Spend $80 or more a get validated valet parking for only $10 at the Keating.
  • Private Party Facilities: The Merk Mezzanine is the perfect location for guest to have an intimate gathering or celebrate a special occasion. The Mezzanine features a glass wall concealing 3 Flat screens, satellite bar, private restrooms, Brick wall, and glass bridge connecting to the wine vault.
  • Private Party Contact: Kristi Brooks (619) 814-5712
  • Entertainment: The Merk Bistro features live DJ entertainment on Friday and Saturday after 10pm in their ultra lounge Sway. Live entertainment is also provided during at least once a month with a variety of different genres. Please contact us for more details.

Deals and Offers

  • From The Merk Bistro
    Fall in love at the Merk this Valentine's Day
    Tuesday, February 14, 2012 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Fall in love at the Merk this Valentine's Day. Excludes Tax and Tip. Includes complimentary glass of champagne. Offer valid February 14, 2012
  • Earn 1,000 Dining Points
    Dine with us at select times and earn 1,000 OpenTable Dining Points -- a $10 value toward your next Dining Cheque.
    See 1,000 Point Times

Diners' Choice
Winner

Based on OpenTable user reviews
The Merk Bistro
3.829
35 $30 and under restaurant

Dining Feedbackfor The Merk Bistro

Restaurant reviews from diners

User Reviews: 35

Top Special Features Selected:
  1. Great for Outdoor Dining
  2. Fit for Foodies
  3. Good for Groups
See All User Feedback ›
(Build Version:Web_12_1_4_0.prod.com) (Machine Name:SC-NA-WEB-12)