Meritage
The pairing of an eclectic fusion menu with a prodigious wine list takes hotel dining to a new level.
(617) 431-5389
70 Rowes Wharf
(at Atlantic Avenue)
Boston,
MA
02110
42.3566
-71.0508
Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown
Hours:
Tue-Thu 5:30pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Sun 10:30am-2pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Meritage
The Owner
Meritage
Owner
Built on the traditions of the Boston Wine Festival, our wine list presents many selections from producers who have participated in the Festival during its 13-year history. Listed by grape varietal, each wine has been selected for its unique character and apt style to accompany the menu that has been designed for this season. Our list is everchanging.
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
Super-chic and overlooking the Boston Harbor, Meritage's long, rectangular dining room could double as a New York hot spot. Fortified, custom-made wine cases (holding more than 12,000 bottles, including almost 900 varieties) flank each end of the room. The menu reflects Chef Daniel Bruce's labor of love: Instead of pairing wines with food, he serves up eclectic, seasonal dishes matched to different wine characteristics. Seared sea scallops over Macomber turnip puree falls under the light white category, while prosciutto-wrapped venison loin with black lentils and smoky bacon goes well with spicy reds. Equally impressive is dessert, as five artsy tasting plates are offered (try the refreshing citrus plate).
Photo courtesy of Meritage
User Reviews
InspiredChef1
August 14, 2008
Meritage is a sophisticated eatery nestled along Boston?s harbor serving fresh, seasonal fare perfectly paired with wine. It is known among locals as one of the finest restaurants in the city which explains its popularity during Restaurant Week. If you choose to visit during Restaurant Week, be prepared for service that is not quite up to snuff for Meritage and food that leaves you wondering why this restaurant is so famed given what you just tasted. Among Restaurant Week restaurants, it?s one of the better options, but compared to Meritage outside of Restaurant Week, it leaves much to be desired. ~Inspired Chef beantownsbites.wordpress. com
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January 25, 2008
The Meritage Restaurant boasts one of the best views in all of Boston on the harbor. The decor is upscale and sophisticated. The service was tremendous. Each dish was presented beautifully and cooked to perfection. One of the best meals in Boston, but pricey.
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k1peters
December 19, 2007
As a pescetarian (a veggie who eats fish), I refuse to go to crappy seafood places and only expect the highest quality when I dine out. Meritage is definitely a beautiful restaurant (with its twinkly lights smiling down on you from the ceiling; the view; the ridiculously long wine list), but the food? Eh. Not so much. Maybe my tastebuds were off because I felt bad asking my date take me to such an expensive place, but really, my small plate ($16) of monkfish was microscopic...and a little tough to chew. I think the reason I ended up dissing my entree (the halibut, $32) was because I so love a similar rendition of the dish at Clio...which is cheaper, by the way. This is not to say that I didn't enjoy Mertiage at all...I did...but I think I could get a similar meal with slightly larger portions for less at other restaurants (yes, including Clio).
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The Extras:
Visitors to the bar enjoy free homemade veggie chips.
Parking:
Meritage validates in full for front-door valet service or self-parking in the hotel's lot.
Know Before You Go:
Tempted by too many good menu choices? All items come in large and small plates, affording diners a choice between a conventional starter-entree and a tapas-like experience.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, View Dining, Business Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Meritage
- 12,000 plus bottle wine list
- Chef Daniel Bruce
- Beautiful Views
Built on the traditions of the Boston Wine Festival, our wine list presents many selections from producers who have participated in the Festival during its 13-year history. Listed by grape varietal, each wine has been selected for its unique character and apt style to accompany the menu that has been designed for this season. Our list is everchanging.
