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Merlot Restaurant
Category: Restaurants French French [Edit]
2994 Bloor St WEtobicoke, ON M8X 1C2
Neighbourhood: Etobicoke
(416) 236-0081
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Romantic
- Has TV:
- No
7 reviews for Merlot Restaurant
7 reviews in English
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Review from Luke A.
Toronto, ON
8/30/2008
Merlot is a great restaurant that, while a bit formal, has a number of rustic French dishes. They're known for their pommes frites, which have a lightness you don't usually get in plain old french fries. Perhaps they use better oil for frying.
The rooftop patio has full service, but a slightly different, and less expensive menu and more casual atmosphere. The calamari (whole squid on a bed of greens and vinaigrette) makes a good appetizer, and there are a number of entrée-sized salads. Of course, if you're going for authentic French, the Salade Niçoise is a good bet (although it has a bit too much dressing for my taste). -
Review from Angie M.
York, ON
8/10/2011
Went here for the first time last Friday. Sat on the rooftop patio, which is quite large. Food was good, but nothing that made me go "Wow", that could be because a smaller menu is offered on the patio. Great wine selection though, and our server was really good. Had a drink in the main restaurant at the bar before leaving. Nicely decorated, be a nice place for a date. ( I was with a girlfriend) I'd go back for sure.
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Review from Gary E.
Toronto, ON
7/19/2009
Fine French dining - it almost epitomizes the restaurant experience. When you think of fancy restaurants, it's what usually springs to mind. Merlot doesn't disappoint in this respect.
It's a trim menu of very traditional French food as Merlot clearly subscribes to the edict - do a small list of food really, really well. Plus they also offer some fresh seafood as daily specials.
Even with the short menu, there's something for most. So if you'd like to enjoy the ambiance (walls lined with French art gallery posters) but eat a steak - they can accommodate you.
I had the trio of sausages, which were a little over-cooked for my liking, but still tasted good. The rest of my party was a mixture of surf and turf and all seemed at least pleased with their meal.
As someone else commented the wine list is a little short - but the wine we did choose was delicious so I'm wondering if the limited wines they do carry were expertly chosen as the best.
I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to experiment with traditional French cuisine and get your feet wet. The prices are reasonable and the service was good even on a busy night. -
Review from Chris F.
Etobicoke, ON
3/27/2011
Merlot was a happy accident. I was out looking for a place to chow with my dad and ended up happening upon this nice little spot. The house made gerkins and pate are great, and the onion soup is in my top five... I was happy to find a French place cranking out decent fair within striking distance of my place... will certainly be back.
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Review from Ethan C.
Ottawa, ON
3/27/2011
Unpretentious and tasty. Classic French cuisine in a room small enough for that extra bit of attention. Order wine.
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Review from Bill G.
Toronto, ON
2/26/2011
I've been here several times and each time has been fantastic. Great service, and good food. Very nice wine list, apps, and the desserts are simple but always good.
The moderately formal but very eclectic atmosphere is unique and adds to the great overall look and feel of the restaurant. -
Review from Jonathan W.
Etobicoke, ON
1/17/2010
I was super pumped to try this restaurant and overall it was nothing special. The selection was slim, the staff seemed very junior and the food was ok, but definitely not worth the $$$.
