Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House

Name: Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House
Address: 343 Main St E, Picton, ON, Canada, K0K 2T0
Telephone: (866) 567-5969
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (574)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Traditional French

343 Main St E, Picton, ON K0K 2T0

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2 people

May 14, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Classic French brasserie cuisine using the best seasonal ingredients and one of the most awarded wine cellars in Canada, all set in a series of fantastically immersive rooms. Enjoy tartare, escargot, steak frites, crème brûlée and many more classics over fine French or Prince Edward County wines. Our parlour and library dining rooms will transport you to ancient Alexandria; a world of beauty, mythology, knowledge and romance. Our cellar dining room allows you to enjoy your meal surrounded by our many rare vintages. Enjoy a drink at Bar Atlas before or after dinner.

Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence"
OpenTable's "Most Booked Restaurant in Prince Edward County"
Head Chef Michael Sullivan

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Traditional French, Farm-to-table, Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(866) 567-5969
Website
http://www.merrill-house.com/restaurant
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Michael Sullivan
Catering
Please call for catering requests.
Private party facilities
Please call for private events.

Location
343 Main St E, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Neighbourhood
Prince Edward County
Cross Street
Main Street and HWY 49, Picton Ontario
Parking details
Park in the rear of the hotel.
Public transit
n/a
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

POACHED LEMON AND SPINACH RICOTTA GNOCCHI$18.00
with Pine Nuts, Parmesan, and Herb Butter Sauce
HALF DOZEN OYSTERS DAILY MARKET SELECTION$26.00
with Shallot Mignonette, Horseradish, Lemon
MOULES MARINIÈRES$22.00
Steamed in White Wine with Garlic, Shallots, Leeks
ESCARGOTS DE BOURGOGNE$28.00
in Garlic and Parsley Butter, One Dozen in Shell
BRANDY-SCENTED CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT$22.00
Riesling Jelly and Warm Pain d'Epice
BEEF TARTARE$26.00
Traditionally Prepared with Gaufrette Potato Chips

Mains

VEGAN RISOTTO PRIMAVERA$30.00
Button Mushrooms, Sweet Peas, Leeks (Option to Add Butter and Parmigiano)
MUSHROOM WELLINGTON$32.00
Puff Pastry Filled with Mushroom Duxelles, Leeks, and Slivered Almonds
GRILLED ARCTIC CHAR ALMONDINE$38.00
with Brown Butter Lemon, Sliced Almonds, Parsley
DUCK LEG CONFIT$36.00
Orange-Scented Rhubarb Compote, Local Greens
WHITE WINE-BRAISED BONELESS RABBIT DIJONNAISE$36.00
with Pearl Onions, Button Mushrooms, Bacon and Buttered Egg Noodles
STEAK FRITES$42.00
Medium Rare Hanger Steak, Peppercorn Sauce, Pommes Frites

Burgers

served with frites - gluten free buns available

SEARED RED LENTIL CUTLET BURGER WITH HARISSA$25.00
with Lettuce, Pickle, Tomato, Sliced Red Onion
SIX OUNCE GRILLED ENRIGHT FARMS BEEF BURGER$26.00
with Lettuce, Pickle, Tomato, Sliced Red Onion, Merrill Sauce
“CROQUE MADAME” ENRIGHT FARMS BEEF BURGER$30.00
with Ham, Comté, Fried Egg
BURGER ADD-ONS $3.00
Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Caramelized Pears, Fried Mushrooms, Aged Cheddar, Chèvre Cheese, Bleu d’Elizebeth, priced per item

Sides

HOUSE MADE SOURDOUGH$8.00
HAND-CUT FRITES$9.00
with Black Truffle Mayonnaise or Horseradish Dijon Mayonnaise
POTATO DAUPHINOISE$8.00
SEASONAL VEGETABLES$8.00
CELERY ROOT REMOULADE$6.00
SALADE DE CAROTTES RAPÉ$6.00

Dessert

Vanilla Creme Brulee$12.00
Lemon Dacquoise$16.00
Layered Almond Meringue Biscuits with Lemon Curd,Wild Blueberry Compote
Profiteroles (priced per piece)$4.00
Pistachio Ice Cream-Filled with Crème Anglaise, Chocolate Sauce
Ice Cream$7.00
ask about our daily flavour
Champagne Sorbet$7.00
Cheese Plate$22.00
selection of imported and domestic cheeses, accompaniments

What 574 people are saying

Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Toronto / Ontario
Good for special occasions
Southern Ontario
Most Booked

Review summary

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Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House offers a delightful dining experience in a charming old inn setting. The "service and food were impeccable," with dishes like the Mushroom Wellington and Baked Alaska receiving high praise. Guests appreciate the "beautiful dinner," "excellent service," and "delicious food," making it perfect for special occasions.

574 Reviews

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Leslie VIP
Ottawa14 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Although we did enjoy our food, nothing was outstanding. (I did get a bone in my rabbit dish). The welcome was warm and inviting. The menu was small and varied. The decor was confusing, french food with odd and eclectic items adorning the walls. The music upon arrival was pop music which did change to a more traditional sound, but we did have to ask to have it turned down as it made conversation difficult. We were happy we tried it but wouldn’t return and aren’t likely to suggest it to friends. Good try but something was off.
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Dominique VIP
Ottawa15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food were impeccable! The decor was well thought. Would definitely recommend.
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Heather
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely restaurant with excellent service and great food. Can’t wait to go back.
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Donald
Charleston25 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very quaint restaurant in an old inn. Well worth the stop. They do not rush uou so you have lits of time to talk. Food was very good and well presented. Wine by glass was limited and mostly local.
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Linda
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The new dining area upstairs is much better. We had an outstanding meal.
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Brian
Toronto10 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything good as expected, albeit not as creative or contemporary as similar restaurants in the County
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Samiha
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and incredibly attentive staff. Highly recommend!
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Kevin
Toronto6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a beautiful dinner at The Merrill House last night.. The service and presentastion of food was outstanding..Thank you
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Marcus
Toronto9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit since a change in ownership and we were very impressed. Food was excellent, service was great and the atmosphere was great. There was some noise, but not as much as when food service was downstairs and not so much that it hindered conversation. All of our dishes (Endive Salad, French Onion Soup, Mushroom Wellington, Cornish Hen, Baked Alaska) were very tasty and well presented. We'll certainly be back.
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Denise
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner it was a perfect special occasion birthday dinner
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Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House is rated 4.8 stars by 574 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

May 14, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

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343 Main St E, Picton, ON K0K 2T0

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Main Street and HWY 49, Picton Ontario
Neighbourhood
Prince Edward County
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Traditional French, Farm-to-table, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Park in the rear of the hotel.
Public transit
n/a
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Michael Sullivan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.merrill-house.com/restaurant
Phone number
(866) 567-5969
Catering
Please call for catering requests.
Private party facilities
Please call for private events.

Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Soups

POTAGE PARMENTIER$14.00

FRENCH ONION SOUP$16.00

Salads

MERRILL SALAD$18.00

BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD$18.00

Starters

POACHED LEMON AND SPINACH RICOTTA GNOCCHI$18.00

HALF DOZEN OYSTERS DAILY MARKET SELECTION$26.00

MOULES MARINIÈRES$22.00

ESCARGOTS DE BOURGOGNE$28.00

BRANDY-SCENTED CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT$22.00

BEEF TARTARE$26.00

Mains

VEGAN RISOTTO PRIMAVERA$30.00

MUSHROOM WELLINGTON$32.00

GRILLED ARCTIC CHAR ALMONDINE$38.00

DUCK LEG CONFIT$36.00

WHITE WINE-BRAISED BONELESS RABBIT DIJONNAISE$36.00

STEAK FRITES$42.00

Burgers

SEARED RED LENTIL CUTLET BURGER WITH HARISSA$25.00

SIX OUNCE GRILLED ENRIGHT FARMS BEEF BURGER$26.00

“CROQUE MADAME” ENRIGHT FARMS BEEF BURGER$30.00

BURGER ADD-ONS $3.00

Sides

HOUSE MADE SOURDOUGH$8.00

HAND-CUT FRITES$9.00

POTATO DAUPHINOISE$8.00

SEASONAL VEGETABLES$8.00

CELERY ROOT REMOULADE$6.00

SALADE DE CAROTTES RAPÉ$6.00

Dessert

Vanilla Creme Brulee$12.00

Lemon Dacquoise$16.00

Profiteroles (priced per piece)$4.00

Ice Cream$7.00

Champagne Sorbet$7.00

Cheese Plate$22.00

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