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Merroir, Topping, VA

Merroir

4.8
4.8
165 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
784 Locklies Creek Rd, Topping, VA 23169-2085

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
This is where it all started – on the banks of the Rappahannock River overlooking where we grow our oysters. We like to call Merroir a “tasting room,” just so people know to expect something different. Everything is either served raw or cooked on an outdoor grill, small-plate-style, and beautifully paired with craft brews and world-famous wines. Each menu item is singularly-focused, seasonal, and ever-changing, so there’s always a surprise in store.

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What 165 people are saying

Merroir 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Service

  • Virginia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Virginia

    Great for scenic views

  • Virginia

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merroir offers a "picturesque" waterside dining experience with "fresh, briny oysters" and a "savory, unique stuffing muffin." Guests rave about the "excellent" service, "cozy" ambiance, and "delicious" seafood. The venue is "worth the drive" for its "idyllic" location and "stunning" outdoor seating. Highly recommended for a delightful meal.
165 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yesterday, we dined at Merrior, a Tasting Room in Topping, Virginia for the first time. As an added bonus it was a perfect place to celebrate Easter. The weather was gorgeous so we opted to dine in the shade under the beautiful ivy right on the beach. Our server, Myles energetically greeted and expertly helped us navigate the enticing menu choices. We ultimately decided on ceviche, one dozer Rappahannock fried oysters and one Rappahanock dozen bbq butter roasted oysters. And a stuffin muffin. Of course Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Drizzles and Key Lime Pie were both a MUST. Myles, thank you for making our first visit to Merrior, a Tasting Room so very special. We will be back soon.

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  2. Patricia

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Merroir is a place to not be missed. The oysters, raw and roasted, and the rockfish were incredible; the views beautiful and the service was warm and friendly. Was a wonderful way to spend Easter with friends.

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  3. Amanda

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to switch our reservation to outside using Open Table message with quick response. Beautiful view over the water. Service was friendly and slow delivery of food was expected, due to the crowd. We ordered a dozen of each kind of oyster - so fresh and good! We also enjoyed the shrimp dip, oyster chowder and po boys. Everything was excellent, as it is every time we eat at Merrior!

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  4. Peggy

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Raw oysters and a salad. Perfection. My husband had the pimento burger and kettle chips. Perfection. The view at the marina with the oyster boats dropping the loads at the dock. Perfection.

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  5. Shannon VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at Merroir several times for lunch. First time for dinner. Always great food and service. Thank you!

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  6. Lucinda Lynn

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh oysters and clams. Friendly staff. We will return when it's a little warmer so we can sit outside!

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  7. Collin

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. Food was good though a limited menu. Portions were on the small side for the price point. The location is the draw for sure. The Key Lime pie was perfection. I recommend this venue.

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  8. John

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently an exceptional dining experience, worth the drive off the freeway. Fresh, briny oysters along with well seasoned oyster stew, scallops and the savory, unique stuffing muffin. Idyllic waterside location and sunset ambience.

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  9. Christina

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique, delicious and picturesque. Worth the drive from RVA.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not our first time but as usual just what we expected and wanted the food was delicious our server was wonderful and the stuffin muffin Wow. Thank You

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Merroir is rated 4.8 stars by 165 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Virginia
  4. Middlesex County
  5. Topping

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Merroir

784 Locklies Creek Rd, Topping, VA 23169-2085

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Topping
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Joleen Kindbom
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