Meritage

09/06/09

Fantastic food! service! and wine!

by hsmom21

This restaurant ranks among the best I've ever been to - and that includes several Michelin starred restaurants in France. Our food was excellent, both in it's remarkable flavor and innovative combinations. My husband's steak was delectable - rare on the inside and a slight crisp to the outside. His lemon sole was fresh, flavorful and cooked to perfection. When I tasted my grilled foie gras, I think I swooned! The only disappointment of the evening was the chocolate mousse bomb - but the deliciously soft, melt in your mouth semifreddo with strawberries drizzled with balsamic glaze more then made up for it! The wine pairings were wonderful and our server was as knowledgeable as any restaurant sommelier and very helpful. Water glasses filled as if by magic and plates disappeared almost as soon as the food did. It was a magical evening - we will definitely be back!

• Pros: varied wine list, scenic view, free parking, friendly staff
• Cons: restaurant was slightly chilly for me

08/14/08

Meritage -- Rstaurant Week (Summer 2008)

by InspiredChef1

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

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12/19/07

Why was I unimpressed?

by k1peters

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).

• Pros: Beautiful scenery, good service (mostly), wine list
• Cons: Too pricey for small portions (even though it is fine dining)