Meritage Cafe

4.3 (164)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

1039 1st Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Meritage Columbus is a relaxed, upscale lunchtime bistro cafe that morphs into a casual, sleek, wine focused dinner restaurant with a menu that reflects classic European & American Regional dishes with a Southern influence. Date night, dinner with family or friends, or just stop by after work or after a show at the Springer or the River Center. We would love to see you.Share Our Passion, Join Us at The Table

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat 10:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.meritageonline.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1039 1st Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
W 11th Street
Parking details
If on-street parking is full, there are two nearby parking garages. Uptown Valet operates Thursday-Saturday Call (706) 580-2425
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Meritage Cafe.

4.3

(164)

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
1.9Value

Noise • Moderate

164 Reviews

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ArtS
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Personal attention by management to ensure a pleasant dining experience. A good value for a fine dining venue!
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ashevilleinthefall
Atlanta82 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for dinner and then, based on that, returned the next day for lunch. I was visiting Columbus. Great, fresh ingredients, creative combinations and pretty plating. Wine list offers multiple sizes which is great for tastings and the list is extensive by glass as well as by bottle. The sommelier made excellent suggestions for each course. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Columbus (or living there).
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ChrisM Gold
Corpus Christi16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places to go before an event at the Springer. Just amazing!
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PopG
Atlanta10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favorites whenever we are visiting in Columbus. It is located across from Springer Theater. Parking is on the street and is often difficult to find an open space. The service and the food were both superb. My wife had the lamb and I had the scallops. You can't go wrong with either choice. While the menu doesn't designate gluten-free, the server and kitchen were knowledgeable and will find something that works for you. We'll be back. We highly recommend that you give it a try. -UPDATED Nov 2018: Unfortunately, this restaurant is now closed.
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SouthernMod
Atlanta5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We started with a wonderful flatbread with steak and bleu cheese. I had the duck (I switched sweet potato mash for risotto, which is excellent here) and husband had andouille encrusted chicken with pasta in a Cajun cream sauce. Both meals were top drawer. The atmosphere is fine dining without being fussy. Our waiter, Johnny, was very attentive and professional and we had a nice exchange with the owner and sommelier, Faye, about the lovely Chiaretto (Rose') that we were pleased to find on the extensive wine list. Whether for date night, pre-play dinner, or party Meritage has never disappointed us. We hear Faye is going to have to relocate. Where ever Meritage goes, we will follow
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Traveler
Columbus12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious filet and pasta. Exceptional beet salad. Scallops and chopped salad are favorites. Big group at restaurant, but didn’t deter good service.
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GaryL Gold
Tampa18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff was the friendliest I have encountered in a looooooong while and the food was fantastic. Johnny recommended that I amend my menu choices and he did not disappoint. I’ll definitely go back when I’m in town.
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SKEK
Georgia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We just needed a night out and chose Meritage. We went early (6:15 p.m.) and there was NO crowd...just too early. The service was good, the food delicious - creatively conceived, well presented, and perfectly prepared. The crab en croute appetizer was astounding. My bride had andouille encrusted chicken which she loved and my filet au poivre vert was delightful. Our sommelier chose the perfect wines to accompany both. I'm sure my cardiologist was not happy I had a steak on fettuccine with Alfredo sauce, but my mouth and stomach out-voted him. So sorry Meritage has lost their lease and needs to relocate. We'll follow them wherever they go.
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TomH
Western NC17 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 24, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent dining
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SBO63
Atlanta5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 11, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Bronzed Diver Scallops were delicious! We were looking forward to the charcuterie however it didn’t live up to our expectations. The atmosphere was warm and inviting! We will be back to try more items on the menu!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat 10:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.meritageonline.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1039 1st Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
W 11th Street
Parking details
If on-street parking is full, there are two nearby parking garages. Uptown Valet operates Thursday-Saturday Call (706) 580-2425
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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