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Merrimans

  • June 13, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
Merrimans

SADLY THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED FOR BUSINESS.

We came here on the suggestion of Bonnie, at the Richard Johnston Inn, and I must say she didn’t steer us wrong. I knew as soon as I saw that they served Stella Artois that I was going to like this place.

It really is lovely inside, candlelit with crisp white table cloths and wooden tables up against banquettes along the walls. The walls are done to resemble marble and the lighting is wall sconces which helps to create the warm atmosphere. When we arrived there was a large party of people who were dressed to the nines, evidently a wedding rehearsal party or a pre gala dinner. We were much more casually dressed but never felt we needed to be dressed up. We were given the choice of a window seat, and our waitress Olivia was wonderful.

There is a very eclectic choice of appetizers and dinner entrees. The appetizers included Virginia corn fried oysters, red bean humus, and warm artichoke and spinach dip. We opted to pass on an appetizer and went right to the main course. It was a hard decision, with choices like pecan crusted chicken, curried pork loin, Virginia crab cakes, linguine Mykonos, and lemon caper salmon. They ever had a vegetarian angel hair pasta.

I decided that the white cheddar meatloaf would be my choice and Al chose the bourbon hanger steak. Both were served with a house salad and two sides. Mine came with white cheddar mashed potatoes and broccoli and Al chose the whipped potatoes and the corn and pepper saute.

Our salads arrived room temperature and included exotic and domestic greens, scallions, mushrooms, red onions and tomatoes with the House balsamic dressing. It was very good. We also had a basket of crispy rolls served warm with honey butter, needless to say we made short work of them.

My meatloaf was a little individual loaf, sliced and served with a ketchup that is quite spicy. The white cheddar mashed were good enough for me to eat them (all those carbs) and the broccoli was a winner. Al’s meal was also good in every respect.

We finished our meal with coffee and split Kahlua fudge cheesecake. We passed on the pecan pie, creme brulee and key lime pie. They also offer plenty of specialty coffees and after dinner drinks. The coffee was very good, served in an amazingly large cup and refilled at will. The cheesecake like all of Merriman’s desserts is made here and was delicious, rich and redolent of chocolate and Kahlua. I wouldn’t change a thing.

They have a very hopping bar in the rear of the building. It is an alternative lifestyle bar but I think everyone is welcome. Entrance is unfortunately through the restaurant which is the only fault I could even remotely find. It just meant there was a lot of traffic though the restaurant which was a bit distracting.

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