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Mertens Prime, Grand Rapids, MI

Mertens Prime

3.6
3.6
1539 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Mertens Prime, located in the historic 1914 New Hotel Mertens lobby in Grand Rapids, offers locally sourced, in-house hand-cut steaks, chops, and unique takes on classics. Scratch made kitchen where we make all the pastas and desserts. We have a large selection for vegan & vegetarian.

Prime features a full-service espresso machine and classic pastries like beignets. Guests can enjoy tableside presentations like filet dinner for two, a weekly curated rolling cheese cart, and bananas fosters and creme brulee.

The kitchen is scratch made and we feature many locally sourced products.

The bar top is one of the largest in Grand Rapids and seats 18 guests along with lounge tables. Our bar features a daily happy hour from 4pm-6pm 7 days a week for both food and beverage! Seasonal mocktails available along with many other non-alcoholic offerings.

Mertens Rooftop offers a full bar and a menu of appetizers. To book a reservation at Mertens Rooftop, select "Outdoor Seating", if available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (616) 551-1713
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering is available for pick up.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a beautiful private room on our main floor that have all of the turn-of-the-century charm as our main dining room. Mertens Rooftop is also available for private events. See mertensgr.com for details, including complete event guides with menu and pricing options.
  • Neighbourhood
    Grand Rapids
  • Cross Street
    Oakes St SW, between Ionia Ave and Commerce Ave
  • Parking details
    Mertens Prime diners receive 100% 2-hours credit parking validation for either the Weston or Cherry city parking garages. A loading zone is located directly in front of the restaurant. Street parking is free on Saturday and Sunday and after 6PM on weekdays.
  • Public transit
    Oakes & Ionia bust stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bubbles for 2

    US$36.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a beautiful sparkling selection that is just enough for 2 people. This half bottle of wine is great for anniversaries or date nights. Girls night out maybe?

What 1,539 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mertens Prime is nestled in a historic setting with "amazing cocktails" and a charming atmosphere that promises a memorable dining experience. While some diners rave about the "best filet mignon" and delightful rooftop views, others note inconsistencies in service and food quality. It's an alluring spot for cocktails and unique dining moments.

1,539 Reviews
  1. Rita

    Grand Rapids

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went to Merton’s Prime for Christmas dinner. They had a special menu - there were several choices for main dishes, appetizers, side, dishes, and desserts. There’s an extensive wine and drink menu. We were seated immediately, and our waitress was top-notch. The food was delicious and we had a lovely, relaxing dinner. We weren’t rushed and enjoyed every minute of our experience.

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  2. Sharon

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Matt was phenomenal!!! I enjoyed his recommendations and his service was superb!!

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  3. Noah

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an incredible experience for us (four friends) who had not caught up in a long time. Incredible food, service, and ambiance.

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  4. MaryBeth

    Grand Rapids

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service needs a little help. I believe she hadn’t been doing it very long and wasn’t the greatest but everyone needs to start somewhere! 🤷‍♀️

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  5. Erin

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about the restaurant was great! The food and ambience was very tasteful. However the restaurant noted on their policy that they validate parking and that is no longer true.

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  6. Dale

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow but food was good. This was our second time here.

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  7. Rosemary

    Northern MI

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place!!! The food was wonderful, service was excellent and the ambiance was gorgeous!! I will definitely go back!!

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  8. Kelly

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Maybe because it was Thanksgiving but EVERYTHING was bad. Took FOREVER to get initial drinks. Couldn’t make a a Martini correctly TWICE!!! 2 entrees came out cold, taken back to fix but took another 30 minutes to get replaced. Soooo wanted this cool space to be good but it sucked…the worst ever.

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  9. Doug

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I don't normally write reviews but this experience was so bad I had to. I took family out for a Thanksgiving treat. Arby's would have been a better choice. The service was awful, I ate half of my soup with a fork waiting on getting someone's attention to get a spoon. Our rolls came with no butter and we finally just ate them without, again getting no attention. Reviews said the fillet was the best ever, we ordered 2 and mine was the worst I had ever had and the other was barely cooked, again getting attention was so bad everyone had almost finished before we even got it so we just took it home to cook it at another time since it was so raw. For their prices you should be able to expect excellent food and service, we got neither. The most I have ever spent for a Thanksgiving dinner and the absolute worst (at 77) I have ever had.

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  10. Teanna

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    it took us a long time to get our food and we didn’t get checked on much but it was beautiful in there and delicious !

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FAQs

Mertens Prime offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (616) 551-1713.

Mertens Prime is rated 3.6 stars by 1539 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mertens Prime

35 Oakes St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Oakes St SW, between Ionia Ave and Commerce Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Grand Rapids
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Mertens Prime diners receive 100% 2-hours credit parking validation for either the Weston or Cherry city parking garages. A loading zone is located directly in front of the restaurant. Street parking is free on Saturday and Sunday and after 6PM on weekdays.
  • Public transit
    Oakes & Ionia bust stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (616) 551-1713
  • Catering
    Catering is available for pick up.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a beautiful private room on our main floor that have all of the turn-of-the-century charm as our main dining room. Mertens Rooftop is also available for private events. See mertensgr.com for details, including complete event guides with menu and pricing options.
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