Merai

Name: Merai
Address: 14 Harvard St, Brookline, MA, United States, 02445-7905
Telephone: (617) 505-6851
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (115)

$50 and over

Thai

14 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445-7905

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2 people

Jul 7, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

A creative Thai restaurant and bar for adventurous diners.

Merai, a destination for re-imagined global cuisine with Thai-inspired flavors and Asian cocktails,

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Thai
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(617) 505-6851
Website
https://meraibar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
14 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445-7905
Neighborhood
Brookline
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 115 people are saying

Merai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Merai is a vibrant spot with "amazing food and drinks," known for its Thai-inspired cocktails and inventive small plates. Patrons rave about the "exceptionally creative" menu, highlighting dishes like the famous hotdog and mussels. Despite its lively, "LOUD" atmosphere, Merai offers "fast service" and a "fun vibe," making it a must-visit.

115 Reviews

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Natalie VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service were great. However, the noise level was unbearable. I could not carry on a conversation with the person across the table from me. The reason was that a group of six people came in and were at the bar. The bar is in the dining room. They were extremely loud, screaming to each other (though talking voice would have sufficed) and doing shots. I asked the host if they could say something (as this is primarily a dining room). I just hoped they could diplomatically as them to lower the volume slightly. Without hesitation the host said no. We left as soon as we were done our food. Didn’t order any more food or drinks.
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Sara
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire experience was amazing! The bartender was so lovely, the drinks were awesome, and the food came out at a great pace.
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Scott
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service. It's a bit pricey with small plates for sharing but worth the cost.
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Teresa VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent bar food. Unique and delicious. Try everything
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Amy VIP
Greater Boston28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding food and drinks and hospitality at Merai!! The waiter was knowledgeable, attentive and kind. Our party of 4 shared 8 different small plates, and we devoured every bite. The menu is terrific with something for everyone. We had a lovely table for 4 in the front of the restaurant. If it's your first time, know that the noise level can be pretty intense.
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Eric
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved everything about the experience — from the food and drink to the bathroom decor — but wish the noise volume had been 10% lower
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Kimberly VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Excellent food. Amazing service. However, the restaurant is LOUD! Really LOUD!
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MaryGrace
Jackson Hole / Wyoming3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The drinks are exceptional! And so reasonably priced. Food and service were both fantastic.
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Sameer
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We sat at the bar counter. Service was understated but efficient, courteous and quite fast. The drinks are absolutely amazing, no wonder that Merai has earned a reputation as being one of best bars in Boston. I had Wonka's ticket which was just out of this world, for my taste. The balance of sweet, smoke and complex butteriness was simply amazing. The other drink was a tequila based cocktail called Larb which was delicious in a very different way; citrusy, sweet and savory with the magic of bell peppers and culantro playing nicely with the rest. The food was also on-point. The best dish of the night was the Hamachi collar special; it was cooked perfectly and had just the right amount of chilli spiciness. Also notable was the raw hangar steak (forget the dish name). Well worth the wait if you have the patience. We will be definitely be going again!!
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Adam VIP
Greater Boston153 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner at Merai. The food was incredibly unique, yet familiar at the same time. The Kale salad was outstanding an a great way to start. The mussels were the largest and tastiest mussels I have had in any restaurant in Boston (including legal seafood!). We loved the famous hot dog.. so much flavor in this dish and we loved the pasta with khao soy (very delicious). The cocktails were both A+ (strawberry cheesecake and lard) and we also loved the thai tea tiramisu. We will be back! Kop Khun Krab!
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Merai is rated 4.8 stars by 115 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 7, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

14 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445-7905

Additional information

Neighborhood
Brookline
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Thai
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://meraibar.com/
Phone number
(617) 505-6851

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