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An amazing place to eat in the heart of Stratford's Theatre District. Excellent service, elevated versions of pub classics like fish and chips and fried chicken sandwiches. An extensive list of draft beers, well decorated, and moved to get you to the theatre on time.
Delicious food. Excellent service. Cool, colorful decor. Fun ambiance. What more could you ask for? I really love the decor and vibe here. Everything is warm and welcoming. The staff is attentive and kind. I loved my Caesar salad! It already came with bacon and I added shrimp too. The Miso-Caesar dressing was delicious. I had a non alcoholic seltzer with cardamom and it was delicious. I enjoyed my side of fries with the homemade aioli too. My friends loved their falafel smash burger and fried chicken sandwich. Everything here is homemade and made from scratch. I would gladly come back.
Decent food and lovely server. HOWEVER, busy, crowded, and noisy. We reserved a table for 2 at 6PM on a Saturday evening for dinner ahead of an 8PM curtain. We were seated without delay at a table along the wall opposite the kitchen. There seemed to be a lot of tables and all were full. It was a very hot day, 30C with humidity, and we were very glad to be indoors with AC. Our server was a lovely man and we enjoyed our conversations, these went beyond just our meals and included baseball and his sister's farm. Unsurprisingly we consider the service superb. We ordered the Buttermilk Chicken and the Classic Bento Box, our meals came quickly and portions were fine. Quibbles I had with the Bento box are as follows: I found the Miso soup a bit too salty and a bit thin on Miso. The Kimchi seemed a bit on the acidy side to me. Having steamed rice paired with dumplings and Karaage chicken seems pointless. Sort of like having bread served with your hot dog. I did enjoy the pork and shrimp dumplings and the chicken was also good. As mentioned the room was loud, the sound pressure level seemed high and required speaking louder than normal to have a conversation with my spouse. Once past the bar, there is a line of tables down one wall and opposite the kitchen. Every single table seemed to hold a party of two and the space used to maximize seating. This narrow space seemed to contain sound and made for a busy and noisy space. All told, it felt like the place was set up to maximize turnover while offering an interesting menu that is competently prepared and served. It would have been better if it was less busy.
We typically eat vegan and found a couple options here. We both had the falafel smash burger. To make it vegan, my husband left off the tzatziki and switched to the GF bun. Sweet potato fries were delicious.
Absolutely amazing food with a very upscale feel and experience for a very reasonable price. Very personable staff with a genuine desire to establish good conversation (just like MJ at the bar!) Ambiance is classy and well worth the visit. Easily #1 in the area. I highly recommend the Chicken Karaage the Roast duck breast and Caesar salad.
We sat in the bar area and it was busy and rather loud so if you are planning on going here I suggest making a reservation so you can get in the more formal dinning area. The flat steak was awesome the rice and mushrooms and sauce were delicious. Thai noodles was also recommended but not as good. We also had the spice chicken bowl which was good but the chicken was slightly over cooked. Only have a photo of the Thai noodles sorry!
We came here for a family celebration with 14 people on a Friday evening in December. The menu has a lot of Asian fusion dishes but there are other options and definitely something for everyone. The portion sizes are large (I couldn't finish mine and my 16 year old nephew said his dish had so much chicken), and everyone really liked their food. I had the Korean crispy chicken and rice bowl. It was filled with many different fresh flavours like ginger, cilantro, and aoili. The chicken was nicely fried and abundant. My husband initially ordered the kimchi stew and after we both tried it we decided it was extremely salty. They allowed him to send it back and order something else since it was a batch soup. He had the lamb udon which he was delighted with. All in all, we were happy with our experience and would return again if we're in town.
Gord and I had lunch today on the patio at Mercer Hall. He had Mijikai Maki (crispy hamachi tuna sushi roll, togarashi aioli, teriyaki sauce tobiko, pickled ginger, wasabi) for the first time ever and Apricot Glazed Japanese-style Cheescake with seasonal fruit compote, which he enjoyed. I had a Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken on a Bun and fries. It was good but I found the bun was a bit too much/too crusty so I ate it without the bun.
We ate here last night. First time. Very memorable, delicious meal. I had the Tan tan men ramen with a Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand wine. So very very yummy. Great service from Saxon, too.
THE best restaurant in Stratford (and not as expensive as Bijou). A must try. Friendly, attentive, efficient service, delicious fusion dishes (not just pub food), enough choices on the menu to satisfy different tastes, nice decor. Simply amazing. I tried their Tokyo cioppino and am a fan. It's basically fish stew with Japanese inflection. The bowl is huge!
Wow, where to begin? Scoping menus for our trip, Merced Hall was my number one draft pick. When my husband was paired with locals at the golf course who also recommended it, the trip was solidified! Service on a Thursday evening was lovely. We sat on the patio out front and knowingly ordered too much food so we could try it all. The rice bowls are 2 meals worth at least!! The Korean BBQ Bowl had an option to make it vegetarian by subbing tofu and extra broccoli, so that's what I did. Unfortunately, they chose not to include the Korean BBQ sauce at all so though tasty the flavor profile was quite reliant on mayo. I'd happily return and ask for bbq sauce as well. We didn't drink at this meal but everything that came out looked marvelous.
The vibe in here reminded me of an old beer hall, and I thought that fit perfectly. The menu probably isn't great for particularly picky eaters, but I got the bento box and found that it gave me a lot of options that I wasn't expecting. I actually wish I could've had more of the chicken given to me in the box-- it was the best part! It was pretty busy on a Friday night, but our food still came out pretty fast.
Cool appies that I've not seen in other restaurants! Unexpected find here in Stratford, especially with the asian fusion type flavours. I also enjoyed their ambiance indoors and at the outdoor patio. I really enjoyed all the dishes we got: -GAZPACHO cold soup - the creama and crispy rice ball was a nice texture with the refreshing cold seasonal watermelon gazpacho -LETTUCE WRAPPED PORK MEATBALLS - I liked the leaner meat with the sauces & pickled veggies. We asked for more lettuce though, which the server was really nice about! -Hibiscus cocktail
14 days ago
Came here for dinner when in town and it was such a great meal! My cousin and I both loved our meals and the plates we shared. Started with the crispy fried rice balls (I'm a sucker for crispy rice and these did not disappoint) and the house cut fries with togarashi aioli to split. Delicious! I could not get enough of those fries. They were perfectly fried and seasoned and the aioli was excellent. For my main I went with the Karaage fried chicken bento box which was a generous portion of chicken with a peanut crunch salad, "scattered" omelette sushi, pork and shrimp gyoza, and a side of miso soup. It was all SO good and SO much food! I was uncomfortably full by the time we finished and packed mine up to go (the chicken made an excellent midnight snack later that night when I had the munchies back at our apartment!) Price point is great, portions are generous, staff was lovely, and the space itself was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Can't ask for much more! We'll definitely be back! read more
We were walking around Stratford and looking for a nice lunch place and looked online and the reviews and menu for Mercer Hall looked good so decided to check it out. The menu seemed a combo between Western standards with Asian twist/influence. We ordered the mushroom miso soup as well as the tofu bao, the fried chicken with macaroni salad and the fried chicken with fries. the tofu bao was really good, the tofu was a big size and nice coating. the mushroom miso soup was average, not great. the fries that came with the chicken were fantastic! the macaroni salad was ok, but hot mac n cheese would've gone better with the hot chicken. the chicken and the biscuit were decent. overall good portion size food and decent flavor in a nice ambiance read more
Went for a sunny patio lunch, and it was lovely! I had the Korean chicken crispy rice bowl and it was phenomenal. The ramen special was also good but not spicy, if that's what you're looking for. The service was attentive but not overbearing, and made for a fantastic experience overall! read more
3 months ago
An amazing place to eat in the heart of Stratford's Theatre District. Excellent service, elevated versions of pub classics like fish and chips and fried chicken sandwiches. An extensive list of draft beers, well decorated, and moved to get you to the theatre on time. read more
Delicious food. Excellent service. Cool, colorful decor. Fun ambiance. What more could you ask for? I really love the decor and vibe here. Everything is warm and welcoming. The staff is attentive and kind. I loved my Caesar salad! It already came with bacon and I added shrimp too. The Miso-Caesar dressing was delicious. I had a non alcoholic seltzer with cardamom and it was delicious. I enjoyed my side of fries with the homemade aioli too. My friends loved their falafel smash burger and fried chicken sandwich. Everything here is homemade and made from scratch. I would gladly come back. read more
Decent food and lovely server. HOWEVER, busy, crowded, and noisy. We reserved a table for 2 at 6PM on a Saturday evening for dinner ahead of an 8PM curtain. We were seated without delay at a table along the wall opposite the kitchen. There seemed to be a lot of tables and all were full. It was a very hot day, 30C with humidity, and we were very glad to be indoors with AC. Our server was a lovely man and we enjoyed our conversations, these went beyond just our meals and included baseball and his sister's farm. Unsurprisingly we consider the service superb. We ordered the Buttermilk Chicken and the Classic Bento Box, our meals came quickly and portions were fine. Quibbles I had with the Bento box are as follows: I found the Miso soup a bit too salty and a bit thin on Miso. The Kimchi seemed a bit on the acidy side to me. Having steamed rice paired with dumplings and Karaage chicken seems pointless. Sort of like having bread served with your hot dog. I did enjoy the pork and shrimp dumplings and the chicken was also good. As mentioned the room was loud, the sound pressure level seemed high and required speaking louder than normal to have a conversation with my spouse. Once past the bar, there is a line of tables down one wall and opposite the kitchen. Every single table seemed to hold a party of two and the space used to maximize seating. This narrow space seemed to contain sound and made for a busy and noisy space. All told, it felt like the place was set up to maximize turnover while offering an interesting menu that is competently prepared and served. It would have been better if it was less busy. read more
4 months ago
We typically eat vegan and found a couple options here. We both had the falafel smash burger. To make it vegan, my husband left off the tzatziki and switched to the GF bun. Sweet potato fries were delicious. read more
5 months ago
Absolutely amazing food with a very upscale feel and experience for a very reasonable price. Very personable staff with a genuine desire to establish good conversation (just like MJ at the bar!) Ambiance is classy and well worth the visit. Easily #1 in the area. I highly recommend the Chicken Karaage the Roast duck breast and Caesar salad. read more
4 months ago
We sat in the bar area and it was busy and rather loud so if you are planning on going here I suggest making a reservation so you can get in the more formal dinning area. The flat steak was awesome the rice and mushrooms and sauce were delicious. Thai noodles was also recommended but not as good. We also had the spice chicken bowl which was good but the chicken was slightly over cooked. Only have a photo of the Thai noodles sorry! read more
2 years ago
We came here for a family celebration with 14 people on a Friday evening in December. The menu has a lot of Asian fusion dishes but there are other options and definitely something for everyone. The portion sizes are large (I couldn't finish mine and my 16 year old nephew said his dish had so much chicken), and everyone really liked their food. I had the Korean crispy chicken and rice bowl. It was filled with many different fresh flavours like ginger, cilantro, and aoili. The chicken was nicely fried and abundant. My husband initially ordered the kimchi stew and after we both tried it we decided it was extremely salty. They allowed him to send it back and order something else since it was a batch soup. He had the lamb udon which he was delighted with. All in all, we were happy with our experience and would return again if we're in town. read more
2 months ago
Gord and I had lunch today on the patio at Mercer Hall. He had Mijikai Maki (crispy hamachi tuna sushi roll, togarashi aioli, teriyaki sauce tobiko, pickled ginger, wasabi) for the first time ever and Apricot Glazed Japanese-style Cheescake with seasonal fruit compote, which he enjoyed. I had a Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken on a Bun and fries. It was good but I found the bun was a bit too much/too crusty so I ate it without the bun. read more
1 year ago
We ate here last night. First time. Very memorable, delicious meal. I had the Tan tan men ramen with a Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand wine. So very very yummy. Great service from Saxon, too. read more
1 year ago
THE best restaurant in Stratford (and not as expensive as Bijou). A must try. Friendly, attentive, efficient service, delicious fusion dishes (not just pub food), enough choices on the menu to satisfy different tastes, nice decor. Simply amazing. I tried their Tokyo cioppino and am a fan. It's basically fish stew with Japanese inflection. The bowl is huge! read more
5 months ago
Wow, where to begin? Scoping menus for our trip, Merced Hall was my number one draft pick. When my husband was paired with locals at the golf course who also recommended it, the trip was solidified! Service on a Thursday evening was lovely. We sat on the patio out front and knowingly ordered too much food so we could try it all. The rice bowls are 2 meals worth at least!! The Korean BBQ Bowl had an option to make it vegetarian by subbing tofu and extra broccoli, so that's what I did. Unfortunately, they chose not to include the Korean BBQ sauce at all so though tasty the flavor profile was quite reliant on mayo. I'd happily return and ask for bbq sauce as well. We didn't drink at this meal but everything that came out looked marvelous. read more
1 year ago
The vibe in here reminded me of an old beer hall, and I thought that fit perfectly. The menu probably isn't great for particularly picky eaters, but I got the bento box and found that it gave me a lot of options that I wasn't expecting. I actually wish I could've had more of the chicken given to me in the box-- it was the best part! It was pretty busy on a Friday night, but our food still came out pretty fast. read more
5 years ago
Cool appies that I've not seen in other restaurants! Unexpected find here in Stratford, especially with the asian fusion type flavours. I also enjoyed their ambiance indoors and at the outdoor patio. I really enjoyed all the dishes we got: -GAZPACHO cold soup - the creama and crispy rice ball was a nice texture with the refreshing cold seasonal watermelon gazpacho -LETTUCE WRAPPED PORK MEATBALLS - I liked the leaner meat with the sauces & pickled veggies. We asked for more lettuce though, which the server was really nice about! -Hibiscus cocktail read more
2 years ago
Two stars for nice ambiance and friendly, but marginal, service. The food is terrible - some was downright inedible. We started our meal with little tofu dumplings that were actually quite good - but that was to be the only good thing we had. In fact, the pictured bento box had the SAME dumplings but they were mushy and terrible. The miso soup, salty fried chicken with soggy greasy biscuit, and dry, dry, tasteless lentil burger - inedible. I had a better biscuit at the free breakfast at my hotel. Told the friendly but largely absent waitress about one dish that wasn't eaten because it was so bad and she gave a little tut tut and proceeded to deliver the bill in whole. No asking about making anything right. A huge disappointment. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Food was great, drinks were delicious. They had a drink called a new old fashion that my friend surprisingly loved. Service was great. Our server also helped guide us through the menu and gave us her favorites which was much appreciated read more
2 years ago
I got the Bento Box and it was absolutely delicious with a lot of different flavours that I completely devoured. My girlfriend got the Chilled Crispy Chicken Salad (I think that was the name), and she claims it to be one of the top 3 best meals she's ever had and won't stop talking about it for our entire trip here. Do with that information what you will. The service was also fantastic! read more
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Mercer Hall has delicious food and a great beer selection. Their menu is Asian fusion combining traditional bar fare with an izakaya inspired menu and Japanese tavern gastro pub dining style. The menu is locally sourced and is rotating based on seasonal ingredients. The menu is very diverse and has something for everyone with items like steamed pork belly buns, miso ramen, coconut curry soup, salmon, soy BBQ glazed ribs, pulled pork nachos, buttermilk fried chicken, spicy taco burger, and Korean rice bowl. I started with a steamed pork belly bun which was much larger than I expected. The pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth tender and I loved the flavors of the spicy aioli and pickled onions and carrots, it was super delicious! For my entree, I had the Korean BBQ crispy chicken rice bowl with broccoli, pickled ginger, sesame omelet, kimchee, and aioli. It was to-die-for delicious! I would highly recommend ordering this! The flavors were amazing! I loved the spicy sweet tangy sauce and the tender crispy chicken. The portion was huge and I could only eat half of it and ate my other half for lunch the next day. My friends ordered the coconut curry soup, buffalo panko crusted fish sandwich, veggie burger, and buttermilk fried chicken with buttered biscuits. Everyone really liked their food. The coconut curry soup in particular got rave reviews. My friend also really liked the veggie burger. Mercer Hall also offers desserts and my friend had the apple tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream and it looked good. Food was excellent and everything was tasty but prices are expensive. For example my rice bowl was $25 CAD. They also have a nice beer selection with 15 Canadian craft beers on tap and a large selection of bottle beers as well. Their beer list was mainly IPAs and sours and not as many dark beers. My friend and I had flights which comes with your choice of four beers. My favorites were the Flying Monkeys Milkshake IPA with flavors of coconut and orange and the Tales from the Patch pumpkin porter which was a dark robust pumkiny beer. Service was good and our server was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Atmosphere is nice with a long corridor with metal paneling in the wall and hanging lights. There's also seating near the bar in the first room when you walk in. We were seated in a high top near the bar which was my only complaint. I made a reservation and called the restaurant a week in advance for our party of six. I was hoping to be seated in the more atmospheric long corridor area with more comfortable booth. The high top wasn't very comfortable and it would have been nicer to be seated in a booth. Still had a great meal here. The food was very delicious and I'm still dreaming about the Korea crispy chicken rice bowl. If you are in Stratford for theatre, as we were, I'd highly recommend making a reservation in advance as restaurants book up very quickly. read more
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We had dinner here upon getting a recommendation from a local man. This is a nice little establishment in the heart of downtown with a beautiful patio set up in front of the restaurant. We started our meal off with the Thai soup as an appetizer and thoroughly enjoyed it. Then We got recommendations to try the buffalo fish, which was a fish fillet that was tossed in buffalo sauce. The fish was wedged between these delicious buns that tastes like the bun/croissant, it was steamed and topped with carrot slaw, which was a nice compliment to this fish. I had a side of fries, with some red wine and some local beer. Thought the sandwich was decent, my fillet had several bones inside, which made it challenging to get through the sandwich and thoroughly enjoy it, but I was given a discount of I think $3 for this meal on my $80 bill, which was nice. They also had a very nice pickled cucumber, well flavoured, but a little soggy. The wine was good, and the local beer was a nice treat on a hot summer afternoon. read more
4 years ago
The place is pretty famous and fully booked, yet we thought we're lucky enough that the bar was available for us. Turned out we have been waiting for almost an hour for our order to come out. We had to take our food to the box otherwise we'd miss our show at the theatre. The food is ok. We had Coconut Curry Soup, Korea Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl, Spicy Thai noodle and sushi. read more
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