Merit Grill - Dayton

Promptly greeted seated on a Friday night. They were expecting a party of 20, so we were glad to order promptly. They still have to work out how to present thei... read more Promptly greeted seated on a Friday night. They were expecting a party of 20, so we were glad to order promptly. They still have to work out how to present their bar beverages, as we always have to ask about rotating drafts wine offerings. The food, as usual, was pleasantly plated and very good; were also comped an appetizer as the servers were initially distracted by the large group coming in. Not necessary but welcome nevertheless. 2 drinks 2 entrees tip $49.00.

I have been here multiple times and have ALWAYS had excellent food and service. Every time I have tried something different off the menu and have walked away ha... read more I have been here multiple times and have ALWAYS had excellent food and service. Every time I have tried something different off the menu and have walked away happy. Oscar and his crew go above and beyond what is expected. I would recommend this to everyone.

What a nice, independent neighborhood restaurant! People are very friendly and committed. The food was excellent and the portion sizes were generous. We had the... read more What a nice, independent neighborhood restaurant! People are very friendly and committed. The food was excellent and the portion sizes were generous. We had the salmon and the fish chips. Both were good decisions. Personally, my fish chips dinner was one of the best I had. The fish was excellent (cod) and the dough was light and excellent prepared. Then there's desert.... we were too stuffed to really try desert....but forced us to try bread pudding, the mouth was good. Next time we can start with deserts.

Frankly, I was underwhelmed. OpenTable described this as Modern Latin influenced continental cuisine but no one at our table got a Latin-vibe from the food. It... read more Frankly, I was underwhelmed. OpenTable described this as Modern Latin influenced continental cuisine but no one at our table got a Latin-vibe from the food. It wasn 't bad, but it also wasn 't Latin. I brought my leftover Chipotle Pasta home and hit it with some Red Pepper when I reheated it, then it tasted Latin...and 5 times better. OpenTable also described this as offering Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine but they only had a limited beer and wine offering. The options weren 't bad, but... I probably won 't be back.

Beautiful local operation... a very pleasant experience. We will definitely return. read more Beautiful local operation... a very pleasant experience. We will definitely return.