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   TimB

   Atlantic Canada

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Was a perfect meal. The service was impeccable and the food was on point as always. Really enjoyed the entire experience.

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2. K

   Kika86

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A lovely experience ! The food was delicious and the service was perfect. I really recommend this place !

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlantic Canada

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food4service3ambience3

   Waited 20min to place order - even after telling host we were ready. Food was delicious and worth the wait, but for us menus were not required, we knew exactly what we were going for. Waitress also didn’t introduce herself, didn’t offer refills on pop or water.

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4. BF

   BobF

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall2food2service2ambience3

   The restaurant looks nice, food was okay, service was nothing special, feels like they are trying to offer fine dining but failing. The end result is fine dining prices with family diner food minus the friendly staff of a family diner.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service3ambience4

   Food was great. A little friendliness from the servers could go a long way

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Merchant never disappoints :) …. Great food, attentive service, and great ambience.

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7. HF

   HeatherF

   New Orleans

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2023

   overall4food2service5ambience5

   The ravioli was rock hard, could only eat the filling. The mussels and steak frites were good. Relaxed vibe and good service.

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8. EJ

   ElizabethJ

   Toronto

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on March 2, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was my birthday lunch. Nice to be out and enjoy great food and good service.

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9. PD

   PeggyD

   Atlantic Canada

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 25, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Phenomenal meals. We had the steak frittes and the scallop risotto. Cod soup for appetizers. Both meals and appetizers were excellent. Service was also top notch. Would highly recommend eating here!

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    Steph

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2

    I'm usually a big fan of the Merchant Tavern but last night's meal left a lot to be desired. I had the scallop risotto and it was too spicy for me to eat. I asked if there were chili flakes in it as there were little bits of something red in it but I was told the spice was from pepper and that the red flakes must have been some other spice. Whatever the case the dish was spicy which I was not expecting. My husband had the steak frites which was good but it was served with a garlic aioli that was broken. We were both disappointed as this is one of our favorite places to eat.

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11. DW

    DanaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience, beautiful wine pairing with chefs tasting menu. Service was outstanding and the dishes were of stellar quality.

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12. JM

    JMMM

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service

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13. TC

    TonyCilantro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3

    The food was good, the atmosphere is nice, our server was fine, but I was expecting a lot more culinary insight from the sister restaurant of Raymond’s. For example, we ordered a charcuterie board and our server didn’t explain to us what types of meat and cheese were on the board. The same thing happened with dessert where our server was not able to tell us what exactly Carob was (which ended up being an interesting Wikipedia read btw). Perhaps I had my expectations too high, but I was definitely looking forward to more of a culinary experience which was not the case. I just feel like when you spend fine dining money you should receive a fine dining experience and I felt more like I was overcharged for my entrees in a fancy setting. But again, to be fair, the atmosphere is nice (perfect for dates) and we had no complaints about the food whatsoever.

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14. PW

    PamW

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best dining experiences I have had in a VERY long time. The food was outstanding and portion sizes perfect. Our waitress was great and provided great suggestions. Will definitely be planning another night out there.

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15. WM

    WalskMorisparty

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The bigola pasta dish that I ordered was amazing and I’d recommend if you are a pasta lover.

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16. WQ

    WalterQ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    LOved the Valentine's Day special, really great meal at a surprisingly low price. Great service too!!!

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was fantastic Service was top notch Wine pairing was the cherry on top

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18. TR

    TonyR

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service. Good food. The marinade on the steak was a little salty.

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19. AN

    AndrewN

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Valentines day supper

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20. C

    Curtis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience4

    Service and food was good. The table we sat at was broken and we were not offered a different table. Very disappointing and unacceptable

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21. DO

    DiningOut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was fantastic, everyone was extremely attentive, and our food was a delightful culinary experience.

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22. RH

    RebeccaH

    Atlantic Canada

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was good but lunch was a bit overpriced.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great service and atmosphere!

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24. RH

    RebeccaH

    Atlantic Canada

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious and service was fast!

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25. JM

    JenniferM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was absolutely amazing! It was a storm day but the places was fully staffed and ready to serve. Our server Katie was a gem!

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    olab

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was perfect and the food was outstanding. Lovely to see that they have gluten free bread there !!

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dear Merchant, please make Scallop Agnolotti a staple on your regular menu. I’ve tried most everything on the regular menu, and while it’s all delicious, the Scallop Agnolotti is next level, and the BEST meal that I’ve ever had at your restaurant (and I’ve been dining there since your doors opened) ❤️ Special thanks to front of the house and Reese - fantastic, as always 👌🏻

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28. MP

    MeganP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was very kind, the food was amazing, especially the steak, it was the best steak I’ve ever eaten. We’ll definitely be going back regularly

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    5 course wine pairing

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    SamanthaF

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our second visit to the merchant tavern & we have been blown away by the service, atmosphere & food both times! Will definitely be back again!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love the Merchant! It was the first restaurant I dined at with my family when we moved here in 2021. I always send my Cast and Crew here - only thing I wish is that I could eat here every day :)

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service, amazing food snd the atmosphere was great! Will definitely be back..

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34. CD

    ChrisD

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Amazing service, drinks, apps, entree and dessert all came out promptly. The food was just next level one of the best meals we’ve had in the entire city. My only gripe would be I wish there was one or two more vegetarian or pescatarian menu options (even the cod dish had chorizo). But we did find lovely pasta dishes so all good.

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35. AJ

    AnniJ

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Service could have been a little better, a bit faster and give more information about the food. For brunches it would be great with healthier, smaller portions for the gals. Other than that Merchant is always a great place to eat.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food great staff.

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37. DW

    DeeWhite

    Atlantic Canada

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Was pretty average, food, service, value…

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38. HC

    HilaryC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5

    Amazing atmosphere and food. 100% recommend to anyone

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39. KL

    KimL

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, atmosphere and service! A hidden gem! Not over stated or flashy and an absolute must for an upscale dining experience.

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    Nicholsmith

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Bathrooms were a bit messy and out of paper towels may need more frequent checks. The tables were a bit too close together for my comfort level but otherwise the meal was fabulous and the service very good though for the money I was surprised we were asked to hold onto our cutlery between courses. I liked the decorations and I was pleased to be seated as I requested at a high top table near a window. It is one of my favourite restaurants in the city for a special occasion.

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