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La Merise

4.7
4.7
2502 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
La Merise is located in Denver, Colorado and offers authentic French cuisine in a bistro setting. The menu offers brunch selections including crepes, omelets, classic French toast, breakfast pancakes and much more. The brunch menu at La Merise also features a selection of sandwiches and entr�es including a croquet monsieur, chicken croquettes and steak frites. The dinner menu at La Merise offers a selection of appetizers including oysters du jour and escargots de Bourgogne. The menu also has a selection of soups and salads available as well. Entr�es include lamb chops Proven�ale, beef bourguignon, steak au poivre, pork medallions and chicken coquettes.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    French, European, French American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Weekday Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Weekend Dinner Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm

  • Phone number

    (720) 596-4360

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    La Merise serves moderately priced French home-style meals in a cozy setting. Wonderful for a special night out, date night, your next event, or just a catch up with friends or family. During the warmer months, food and drinks may be enjoyed in our garden patio.

  • Private party contact

    Private Dining Coordinator: (720) 596-4360

  • Neighborhood

    Cherry Creek

  • Cross street

    3rd Avenue between Clayton and Detroit streets

  • Parking details

    Public parking garage and paid parking garage next to our building.There is ample parking on the public streets surrounding La Merise.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 2,502 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    French

  • Denver

    Great for fine wines

  • Denver

    Great for outdoor dining

  1. RoslynN

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    I ordered the crab avocado salad for lunch. Way too salty and could hardly discern the flavors . Very disappointing .

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  2. Souschef

    Denver

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband got the Reuben and thought it was delicious. It was a very generous portion. In fact, he took half of it home. I got the Croque Madame. The bread, Gruyère cheese and the French ham were a pretty perfect combination but the fried egg over easy made the dish absolutely fabulous. I couldn’t help but get their chocolate mousse for dessert because it is a favorite of mine. The rich chocolate must have some coffee in it which is the perfect touch. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

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  3. excellent

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the lamb, my wife the moule (mussels) muenierre, both very good. I even had a glass of the house red, and it was very drinkable, not great but quite good for the price.

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  4. KayS

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service was great as always. Wonderful neighborhood place and enjoy a lovely brunch lunch or dinner

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  5. DebraF

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Intimate atmosphere, excellent service, quality ingredients, beautifully presented plates. Highly recommend!

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  6. Lilia

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent lunch menu and wine choices. Food was very good.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Food was okay and service was great. Good ambiance as well

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  8. OksanaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful location, right in the middle of Cherry Creek area, Great atmosphere, Friendly service, Very good food. We had a wonderful time.

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  9. Ivey

    Atlanta Metro

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Overall a disappointing experience starting with being served with a bottle of Bordeaux different from what we ordered. It was the same label as we ordered but a different vintage and different grape composition. Did not get much sympathy from our waiter. Food (chicken croquettes) was fair but a bit dry. Nice to sit outside.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Diners should be aware there is no disabled access to the restaurant. There is a flight of steep stairs of 8-10 steps to access the dining area. We were able to access the restaurant, but just barely, with two 80 plus-year old folks who need walkers. I’m really surprised they have no way to accommodate those with mobility issues. (I did check). Someone in a wheelchair would be out of luck. We sat on the patio, which was lovely on a summer evening. The food was excellent and priced reasonably. Service was ungracious, however. Our waiter never checked on us after food was delivered. We finished our meal before anyone checked in for 20-30 minutes. Perhaps the waiter was uninterested in us since we had entrees, dessert, but no money making extras such as wine or appetizers. The neighborhood is charming and the food is good enough that we may return, but I wish they’d make it a better experience for everyone.

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  11. DenverDiveGuide

    Denver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, wonderful food, atmosphere and service. A great experience.

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  12. DaveM

    Cleveland

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere- wonderful service Great food very enjoyable

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  13. AnneV

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    My first experience in La Merise was really good. Delicate food, low background noise and nice ambiance. Additionally, it is one of the rare french restaurant in Denver that looks like a french restaurant :)

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Came for mothers day brunch, everyone loved their dish! Will definitely come back!

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  15. CindyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and excellent service in a nice setting. They were very busy but managed everything very smoothly.

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  16. Prowriter

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There are many places for brunch, but nowhere else will serve a French menu like this. Crab benedict on an authentic crepe; a paté; even the omelet was special. I treated a friend visiting from Los Angeles, and she raved. The place was packed and yet we were able to have a comfortable conversation. Service (as always) was excellent.

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  17. BeckyB

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Meurise is a very special restaurant, A bit of the "Left Bank in Paris" right here in Denver. The food is delicious and our service was very good. It is pricey--no doubt--but we love it.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely evening with a large group of eight. Service was fantastic.

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  19. NancyU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Consistently delicious French Food served with attention to details.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Such a French experience dining in this restaurant. I would truly recommend for brunch the ‘Croque Madame’

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  21. ElisabethT

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was great as usual but really slow. I was served the wrong entree but it was quickly fixed. Not my usual experience there.

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  22. LiamC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It was so bad. Requested they turn on the propane heaters on the patio. "Sorry we're really not using them. They are just for show." Over one hour and they had not brought even the bowl of soup. Expressed frustration to Front of House and she couldn't have cared less. We left.

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  23. Mark

    Denver

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely Anniversary dinner with great food and quiet ambiance

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  24. KitB

    Denver

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Merise has a French Bistro feel, with small tables and white tablecloths. We were a party of 2 and ran into some friends at the bar. The restaurant was able to change our reservation to 4 with no problems. Service was great. Steak was cooked perfectly. No complaints!

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  25. DanielD

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We celebrated a birthday at La Merise, and it was a wise choice. Creative cocktail menu, good wine choices, appetizers were beautifully plated and entrees were spot on. We were a little disappointed that our server did not alert us that one of the nightly specials was sold out prior to our order. But, we highly recommend La Merise .

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  26. DonaldY

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful. Consistently a go to restaurant for us

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  27. Pwtesuji

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We gather here whenever we’re in town. Incredibly excellent.

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  28. ScottM

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our date night at La Merise. The service was excellent. The mussels were delicious and a large portion. The cassolet was tiny bit on the tough side be we still enjoyed it. Dessert was perfection and wine specials were on point.

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  29. Delaney

    Denver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We went here for a firm lunch and they were able to accommodate our party easily. The noise level was low enough that we could all hear each other, even though the place was packed. I got the blackened salmon salad, which was delicioussss. I recommend it.

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  30. BobD

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Cassoulet not good Service not up to la Merise standards

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  31. Foodiewithfamily

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Great menu, main beef dish v salty. Service was a bit rushed despite off hour

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  32. StaceyG

    Denver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The food was overall good. Do not get the banana foster. It was a bowl of soupy melted ice cream and bananas. I am surprised they even serve it.

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  33. NancyJ

    Denver

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    La Merise has been my go to French bistro for about 7 years. We love the casual yet upscale French ambiance. But last night was not as good. Our water was left unfilled for large periods of time twice. I was disappointed in the beef bourguignon cut of meat was fatty and tough, needed to be cut with a steak knife-not slow cooked and tender as usual, although the reduction appeared a bit thick and overdone. My date did not like his crab cakes either, just ordinary, small with some wilted arugula. Although I love La Merise, lately the food has been ho hum and I will take a little break. I had mentioned my birthday on my reservation and no acknowledgement was made at dinner or dessert.

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  34. HilleryM

    Denver

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We LOVE Le Merise! Wonderful atmosphere and fabulous food. The staff is amazing it’s the BEST restaurant for the value in the entire Denver and Boulder area!!!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an indoor table. Michelle was our server and did a great job with timing and recommendations. The cheese plate was so good-great variety and worth it! I had the vegetarian dish of polenta and arugula also yum. There were 4 of us. Cocktails, main dishes and desserts were all good. Thank you Michelle for a fun evening out with friends. We’ll be back!

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  36. FrequentFlyer

    Denver

    174 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    174 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance at La Merise transports you to Paris! The varied lunch menu has delicious choices for all tastes. Today, we chose the Reuben Sandwich with pommes frites, and the Burger a la Merise with pommes frites. The Reuben on toasted marbled rye with sauerkraut, Gruyere cheese, and thousand island dressing was delicious! The burger was special with sauteed mushrooms, Gruyere cheese, and a thin slice of pate. Dessert included outstanding chocolate mousse, and delicate Napoleon cake. Jacqui, our server was the best!

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  37. mangreen

    Denver

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food and service are always good at Le Merise, and the atmosphere is nice as well. But the wine list is getting less accessible all the time, alas. Wine prices have soared at all restaurants post-COVID, but the least expensive red on the list should not be priced at $36 with the next choice at $48 (!). Too much.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, definitely will be back

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Another excellent meal, with great service at a price far below what you’d expect.

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  40. Frequenter

    Denver

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. I had the onion soup and a salad which was just perfect. My friends had the trout, the vegetarian dish and the duck a l'orange. All delicious. We agreed, however, that the creme brulee was the best of the meal. All wonderful.

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FAQs

La Merise offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 596-4360.

La Merise is rated 4.7 stars by 2502 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today
Google Map for La Merise

2700 E 3rd Ave, Denver, CO 80206

Additional information

  • Cross street

    3rd Avenue between Clayton and Detroit streets

  • Neighborhood

    Cherry Creek

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Weekday Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Weekend Dinner Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    French, European, French American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Public parking garage and paid parking garage next to our building.There is ample parking on the public streets surrounding La Merise.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (720) 596-4360

  • Private party facilities

    La Merise serves moderately priced French home-style meals in a cozy setting. Wonderful for a special night out, date night, your next event, or just a catch up with friends or family. During the warmer months, food and drinks may be enjoyed in our garden patio.

  • Private party contact

    Private Dining Coordinator: (720) 596-4360

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