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Meritage Cafe, Columbus, GA

Meritage Cafe

4.3
4.3
176 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1039 1st Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Meritage Columbus is a relaxed, upscale lunchtime bistro cafe that morphs into a casual, sleek, wine focused dinner restaurant with a menu that reflects classic European & American Regional dishes with a Southern influence. Date night, dinner with family or friends, or just stop by after work or after a show at the Springer or the River Center. We would love to see you.Share Our Passion, Join Us at The Table

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat 10:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    W 11th Street
  • Parking details
    If on-street parking is full, there are two nearby parking garages. <br /><br />Uptown Valet operates Thursday-Saturday Call (706) 580-2425<br />
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 176 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 1.9Value

NoiseModerate

176 Reviews
  1. ArtS

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Personal attention by management to ensure a pleasant dining experience. A good value for a fine dining venue!

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  2. ashevilleinthefall

    Atlanta82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for dinner and then, based on that, returned the next day for lunch. I was visiting Columbus. Great, fresh ingredients, creative combinations and pretty plating. Wine list offers multiple sizes which is great for tastings and the list is extensive by glass as well as by bottle. The sommelier made excellent suggestions for each course. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Columbus (or living there).

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  3. ChrisM VIP

    Corpus Christi13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to go before an event at the Springer. Just amazing!

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  4. PopG

    Atlanta10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorites whenever we are visiting in Columbus. It is located across from Springer Theater. Parking is on the street and is often difficult to find an open space. The service and the food were both superb. My wife had the lamb and I had the scallops. You can't go wrong with either choice. While the menu doesn't designate gluten-free, the server and kitchen were knowledgeable and will find something that works for you. We'll be back. We highly recommend that you give it a try. -UPDATED Nov 2018: Unfortunately, this restaurant is now closed.

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  5. SouthernMod

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with a wonderful flatbread with steak and bleu cheese. I had the duck (I switched sweet potato mash for risotto, which is excellent here) and husband had andouille encrusted chicken with pasta in a Cajun cream sauce. Both meals were top drawer. The atmosphere is fine dining without being fussy. Our waiter, Johnny, was very attentive and professional and we had a nice exchange with the owner and sommelier, Faye, about the lovely Chiaretto (Rose') that we were pleased to find on the extensive wine list. Whether for date night, pre-play dinner, or party Meritage has never disappointed us. We hear Faye is going to have to relocate. Where ever Meritage goes, we will follow

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  6. Traveler

    Columbus12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious filet and pasta. Exceptional beet salad. Scallops and chopped salad are favorites. Big group at restaurant, but didn’t deter good service.

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  7. GaryL VIP

    Tampa16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was the friendliest I have encountered in a looooooong while and the food was fantastic. Johnny recommended that I amend my menu choices and he did not disappoint. I’ll definitely go back when I’m in town.

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  8. BeverlyH

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 31, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the evening dining. When I called and stated we were running early, the gentleman on the phone shared our table was reserved, when we arrived asked which table did we want. The statement did not go with what was said on the phone. Our server,Johnny was wonderful, professional and caring. Our starter was Jumbo Shrimp,simply delicious. Our Entrees , Rack of Lamb and Seafood RIOSIOTO was so tasty. Missed having more bread and sauce, great ...could eat the bread with a cup of coffee. The Restaurant climate was most inviting,plan to return real soon.

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  9. SKEK

    Columbus4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We just needed a night out and chose Meritage. We went early (6:15 p.m.) and there was NO crowd...just too early. The service was good, the food delicious - creatively conceived, well presented, and perfectly prepared. The crab en croute appetizer was astounding. My bride had andouille encrusted chicken which she loved and my filet au poivre vert was delightful. Our sommelier chose the perfect wines to accompany both. I'm sure my cardiologist was not happy I had a steak on fettuccine with Alfredo sauce, but my mouth and stomach out-voted him. So sorry Meritage has lost their lease and needs to relocate. We'll follow them wherever they go.

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  10. TomH

    Western NC17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent dining

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1039 1st Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W 11th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat 10:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    If on-street parking is full, there are two nearby parking garages. <br /><br />Uptown Valet operates Thursday-Saturday Call (706) 580-2425<br />
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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