Mercat Bistro

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   Bert

   San Antonio

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Mercer is a small yet lovely space. The service was excellent. We were seated in a section of tables for 2, which was fine except they were right in front of the outside door exposing us to a frequent blast of cold air- not the biggest issue as it’s hard to control that. My real issue was with the value though I understand everything is more expensive these days. I paid $16 for a glass of wine which is fine except the pour was 3 moderate sips. It was a large shot of wine. The tomato and bursts appetizer was an unremarkable slice of tomato quartered and a smear of burrata. I’m not looking for Cheesecake Factory loads of food but …maybe enough burrata to fill a spoon would be nice. The entrees and desserts were excellent. This light meal was $300 with tax and tip. This was not quite fine dining, yet the bill approached that level.
   

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   Regina

   Dallas

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The service from the host to the waiter was perfect, while the food was served promptly. The meals were delicious and Valentine's decor was pretty. My husband had a nice time; It was his first time dining there.
   

   Mercat BistroResponded today

   This is fantastic to hear, Regina! We're absolutely delighted you had such a wonderful time at Mercat Bistro. We strive to do our best from beginning to end, and it makes our day to know you appreciate it. Come back and see us again soon!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The host was excellent! The restaurant was busy and we had to wait a little extra time for our reservation to be ready. He took such good care of us and was really kind and thoughtful about the delay. Everyone working there was fantastic, and we had a really great time.
   

   Mercat BistroResponded 4 days ago

   This is fantastic to hear! We agree that Kaston has a true hospitality heart. Glad your experience was worth the wait! Come back and see us again soon!
   

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   Steven

   VIP

   Dallas

   45 reviews

   5.0

   45 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Relatively small, terrific, intimate Bistro with superb food and charming ambiance. It feels like a "taste of Paris" -- from the ambiance, to the bar, to the menu, to the desserts, etc. The restaurant is small, with additional seating on an over-sized enclosed sun room and an open patio (when the weather is nice), so it can be a bit crowded and noisy during peak dinner hours on the weekends. And, service can be a little slower. But, this is the type of small, intimate, one-of-a-kind, romantic places where you might not mind taking your time to enjoy the experience.
   

   Mercat BistroResponded 7 days ago

   "This is fantastic to hear, Steven! We're absolutely delighted you've had such a wonderful time at Mercat Bistro. We pride ourselves on being an escape from the ordinary, and it makes our day to know you appreciate it. Come back and see us again soon!"
   

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   Tahsin

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

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

   Thank you for accommodating our special requests! The food, service, and ambiance was excellent. We will definitely return to this lovely restaurant.
   

   Mercat BistroResponded today

   This is fantastic to hear, Tahsin! We're absolutely delighted you had such a wonderful time at Mercat Bistro. We truly do our best to get it all right, and it makes our day to know you appreciate it. Come back and see us again soon!
   

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   Ulises

   VIP

   Dallas

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   The waitress was amazing. Friendly and knowledgeable. The ambience was way too quiet. Needed a bit more life. Delicious food.
   

   Mercat BistroResponded 4 days ago

   Ulises, we're so happy to hear our server took such great care of you and you enjoyed your food. It looks like you arrived near the end of our brunch service when things tend to calm down a bit. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
   

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   Russ

   VIP

   Phoenix

   47 reviews

   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   Food was great. Table was near door so it was drafty and cold.
   

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   Dan

   Dallas

   104 reviews

   4.0

   104 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   Food was outstanding and service was very good. Prices were below what i would expect for a meal like this.
   

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   Elice

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 1, 2025

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

   Always satisfying when I visit. Everyone I brought over enjoyed their food, extremely friendly service and lovely drinks
   

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    Steve

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

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

    Our server Sydney was outstanding. She made a few great suggestions for us first-timers at Mercat. The food was amazing... especially the short ribs. The ambience was nice and quaint and the prices were very reasonable.
    

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