We came to Mercer social house for brunch and it was good!! I'm surprised it was not more packed- they have a great menu for any time of day. The breakfast potatoes are a 10/10 must get!! And the pancake :) read more

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We were fortunate to be seated instantly when we arrived. That was the only thing that happened quickly. The espresso martini was good enough. The grouper sandwich was decent, but for not being very crowded it took a long time for our food. My husband had the chicken and his came out piping hot. I think my sandwich and fries had to wait on his chicken to cook and that's why it wasn't that great. It also took a long time for our server to bring our check. Was a little disappointed- They DONT have honey mustard. We sat in the patio area. It was cozy. read more

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WING NIGHT = ABSOLUTE HOME RUN.My friends LOVE coming here specifically for wings, and they're right. Exceptional flavor, great deal, cooked right -- the kind of wings that make grown adults nod silently while chewing like they just heard the national anthem. You've clearly cracked the code there. Now... the rest feels like a restaurant that needs Ken back in the building doing what he does best: tightening Quality Control like a Marine inspecting bunks. The good stuff first:The ambiance is cozy. The TVs with the Olympics everywhere? Fantastic touch. It felt festive, communal, almost European... if Europeans watched curling while eating fries. Our waitress (who has served me a couple times before) is kind, attentive. Whoever is doing hiring and training deserves a raise...but today many of them seemed checked out. Now for the reality check -- delivered with affection: The dining room seating is uncomfortable. The enclosed patio high-tops are noticeably better. The regular chairs feel like they were designed by a chiropractor trying to drum up future business. The chili had good flavor but arrived just barely warm and missing onions, like it stopped just short of finishing school. The potatoes came missing bacon at first. When it did arrive, the portion was... let's call it "symbolic." About one crumpled strip -- not worth the price, even though the bacon itself was perfectly cooked and the aioli made the dish taste very good. Great ingredients, sloppy execution. Some plates are awkwardly shaped, which turns eating into a geometry problem. Our daughter -- a 23-year-old self-appointed restaurant expert -- liked the pancakes, (wanted the goetta burger but it was 86'd) and the sauce had developed that thick film that says, "I've been sitting here longer than a Senate filibuster." Again, good flavor... just tripped by execution. We also watched a neighboring table wait a long time to cash out -- long enough to turn a good experience into a frustrating exit. Julie said the girls bathroom felt like an outhouse in the Arctic on this snowy morning. Hand dryers are below the belt, so low you could dry your shoes. Take your Doan's Pills if you're over 60 and want to dry your hands. One ironic upside: those wobbly hard dining room seats do ensure fast table turnover. They also strongly discourage lingering for after-dinner drinks -- which I'm guessing was not the business strategy. Bottom line, Ken: This is a good restaurant that should be one of the best neighborhood spots in the city. The bones are strong. The staff is usually strong. The wings are elite.What's missing is your signature tightening of the details.... the last 10% that turns "good" into "people won't shut up about it." Because right now, this place feels like a Ferrari that just needs a tune-up. And everyone knows you're one of the best mechanics in town. read more

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Stopped here for lunch after some nearby errands. My wife had a short rib grilled cheese with veggies and I had the 1792 burger with chips. My wife's comment on her food... "If you had a bite of my sandwich you'd regret your lunch choice" or something close to that. This is quite possibly the highest praise she can give. Alas, I did not get a taste. However, while I didn't get a bite, I do kinda regret my choice. My burger was super dry. I mean, extra thin hockey puck dry. But, to be fair, I missed the words "smash patty" on the menu. Spashburgers are notoriously dry almost by design. Overall it was a pleasant meal. Our server was excellent (I wish I could remember her name - blond, 20 something, working Thursday lunch). They have a group of lunch specials as well. Several half & half choices etc. Nice place. Would I drive cross town? Probably not. But I only live 6 miles away. Lol read more

Right on main street in newtown with a HUGE parking lot! Large indoor space and patio that would be great for a summer day out with the fam. We sat in the corner room which was so cozy and inviting for the holiday season. Their seasonal cocktails were delicious and the apps did NOT disappoint! Everyone loved their food (their burgers are giant, we each took half home for later). I think they were a little under staffed, but they were gaping their best with how busy it was. Great food overall if you are looking for a cozy spot to have a casual dinner out! read more

Beautiful sunny day when we pulled up And decided to sit outside. It was not so full that we needed a reservation but it was definitely busy! I think they may have been understaffed, sadly. There was some sort of technical error as well as it took us 30 minutes to have our drink order taken after being seated. The brunch style drinks were ok, a little light on the pours but definitely flavorful. They ran out of eggs. Thankfully they allowed us to each have a substitute at no extra charge. But they ran out of eggs. Everyone was super friendly and I will definitely give them another chance when I'm back out this way again. read more

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At first time trying this restaurant. What a gem. The pesto grilled cheese is simply amazing. Great service with a fun atmosphere. read more

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I was super disappointed when Urban Grill on Main went out of business. For many years it was a staple of spring and fall soccer seasons, with its convenient location near one of the area's largest soccer parks. Fortunately, the space has recently reopened as Mercer Social House and many of the same things we love about the former restaurant continue to be true with the new ownership. We have already been a couple of times and have sampled the brunch and regular lunch/dinner menus. An early favorite on the menu for me is the fried spicy chicken sandwich topped with sriracha aioli, cabbage slaw, and cherry pepper ($15.45). This is served with Saratoga chips or you can substitute fries for $1.25. The spicy on this sandwich is no joke and the cherry peppers really sealed the deal for me on this one, such a great flavor from those. The fries were alright, but next time I think I'll try the Saratoga chips. On the brunch menu, I selected the Monte Cristo with French toasted brioche, tasso ham, Swiss cheese, provolone, and dijonnaise all deep-fried and served with raspberry compote ($19.95). This was a large and very filling sandwich. I must admit one of the best Monte Cristo's I think I've had. The outside was crispy fried, but the inside was soft and had a really nice combination of flavors. Overall the food has been good, the service great, and the atmosphere perfect. Spring soccer season is just around the corner so I'll soon be back more often! read more

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Food is really bad. Burger was way undercooked and too salty. Barely could eat burger. Grilled chicken added to salad is clearly frozen and warmed up in microwave. Environment is nice. read more

Excellent and friendly service. Manager has gone out of her way to accommodate!! Food was outstanding! read more

Mercer Social House expertly and competently handled our large lunch party during a recent weekday going away party. Our server was quick to offer strong recommendations, which I appreciated. I was particularly gratified to see these new owners bringing life back to the former Urban Grill, which my family and visited frequently and enjoyed. Mercer Social House offers a really full selection of lunch specials at good price points. I opted for the half braised short rib grill cheese with French onion soup -- both super generous, delicious and just the thing for a cold day. It was hard to choose between all the tempting mix and match combos, which included a tomato bisque, salads and much more. I'll go back next time I am in the neighborhood. read more

I wanted to visit when it was Urban Grill but my Mr told me that his co workers thought it was overpriced and overrated. Now with new ownership, new name and menu, I wanted to check it out even more because it's always packed whenever we drive by. The pavilion (outdoor seating) is where it's at. It's super cozy, laid back, welcoming and rustic. We wanted to sit in that area on a Saturday night. The menu is VERY simple. Starters, Salads, pasta, ribs, wings, sandwiches, kids menu and dessert. I love the cocktail list. They have everything from margaritas, martinis, mojitos, bourbon, and mocktails. They also have wine and craft beer on tap. We ordered- Drinks: -Coors Light draft -Pom-A-Mule- Wheatley Vodka, Pom juice and ginger beer Appetizer and Dinner: -Burrata Caprese -Pesto grilled cheese sandwich w/ fries -Fried spicy chicken sandwich w/ side salad The appetizer was amazing. Loved the pesto, cherry tomatoes and Burrata on fresh focaccia bread. Our dinner was also on point. The pesto grilled cheese was comforting and had great flavor. My Mr really enjoyed his Spicy chicken sandwich. It definitely had a kick! Management went around and greeted everyone including our table. That was really nice, we gave our feedback for sure. I know we will be back because my Mr mentioned trying the wings plus we wanted to experience the indoor seating. We are fans! read more

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Really good, simple American fare. Multiple cozy dining rooms, including an outdoor covered patio which is great in the warm months. Friendly, attentive service kept our drinks filled and had fast delivery of our appetizers and entrees. Only a few dessert options - a warm brownie and vanilla crème brûlée - but both are delicious. One of the best casual dining options on the East side. read more

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The server, Aiman, was excellent! He was cheerful and personable. Checked back with us to make sure our food was good and if we needed more drinks. I definitely will be back and I'll ask for Aiman! read more

It a big restaurant and good place for large groups. The service has always been great. Very friendly. The for has been delicious. My favorite is the brisket grilled cheese. Th e crème brûlée it's amazing. read more

Love Mercer Social House! It's a great restaurant to stop by in a pinch and is super close to home! The French onion soup is really yummy!

Amazing food with a chill atmosphere! Our server was very attentive. Make sure you check this place out!! read more

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My lady and I have been by this place when it was Urban Grill, but honestly, it didn't look all that good to me. Then, not too long ago, Urban Grill closed down, and in just a few months, it became Mercer Social House. After seeing the menu for this newly renamed place, it really looked interesting to my lady and I, so we decided to check it out. Overall, we're glad we did. We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon little after 5pm. The setup is pretty much the same as before, lots of seating inside and lots more outside under the pavilion. The menu isn't huge at all but offers a nice variety of upgraded pub grub. The drink menu is definitely nice, with a number of signature cocktails. My lady and I started off with burrata caprese, which our friendly and helpful server said was one of her favorite appetizers. For drinks, I had a classic Coors Light on draft while my lady had a Pom-a-mule (a pomegranate twist on a Moscow mule). Our appetizer came out pretty quickly and was very tasty. You spread the burrata mixture on toasted baguettes that they serve it with and the combination is great. As for our mains, my lady got the pesto grilled cheese with fries, and I got the fried spicy chicken sandwich with a side salad (house balsamic vinegrette dressing). Our dishes came out fairly quickly too. My lady really enjoyed the grilled cheese. I'll admit, the first couple bite of my chicken sandwich didn't seem spicy at all, but when I got a bite of the slaw on it, it lit me up a bit. I was impressed by the spice, much more than I was expecting, but not to the point where I couldn't taste anything else. Unfortunately, we didn't save room for dessert, but maybe next time because the brookie bliss does sound good, and so does the vanilla creme brulee. This spot has changed menu-wise from when it was Urban Grill, and I'd have to say it changed for the better, from a place that didn't seem all that interesting to a place I could definitely go to again. Sometimes change can be a good thing, and in this case, it absolutely was a good thing. read more

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Delicious tender smoked wings. We had buffalo sauce in the side - tasty but not hot. The porch is lovely. Good service.

Worst $100 I ever spent. My salmon was completely burnt and when I asked server to remake it, he said that it would take 30 min. I politely asked him to remove it from my bill which he didn't. Service incredibly slow. 15 min to get a $20 glass of overpriced Chianti. No return trip for me. read more

Another restaurant ran by kids. Théy need a visible adult to manage this place. My husband and I arrived, got a table and waited, and waited and waited. There were six servers clumped together like gerbils at the bar talking to the bartender. The food was thé same as it always is: ok. When it was Urban Grill, Betsy managed that place and it made you want to go back. It had energy. I doubt we'll be back. There are better restaurants in Anderson to go to. read more

Mercer took over the old Urban Grill place in Newtown. They keep the ambiance the same and some of the menu from the grill. Foods are good & service also. We would definitely come back to try their brunch menu. read more

I use a wheelchair I easily maneuvered my electric wheelchair from the ramp to my table. I never needed to go to the restroom so I can't comment on that. Call ahead to make sure you get a table that is accessible some places are not. I am rating a 4 based on the overall experience and meal of our large group of people, 7 adults, 3 kids.. If I were basing it on my own, it would be 2 stars. No denying service was 5/5 for our waitress. She was so attentive. I didn't enjoy my meal, and others tried mine because I wanted to be sure I wasn't being harsh. Everyone else who had burgers enjoyed the burgers, and every burger from the menu was ordered by someone in the group. They liked the Mercer burger the most. We tried all the appetizers, and the favorites were in this order: 1. Burrata Caprese toasts, 2. Mozzarella cheese sticks (they were huge), and 3. Pretzels and beer cheese. ---Don't expect NORMAL German-style style pretzels; they are a combination between a pretzel & garlic bread, but very good. My dinner was the Artichoke Chicken flat bread with fig jam. It wasn't on a flatbread. It was on a completely burned tortilla. I don't know how anyone could send something out to a table that at some point was on burning on fire. I couldn't find a spot that wasn't black from burning. Top, bottom or edges! When ordering, I imagined an authentic flatbread with a fig spread, bringing the artichoke & chicken together to provide a juicy flavor combination of sweet, savory & tangy. Again, the waitress was incredible, and as soon as she saw it, she knew it wasn't edible and asked if I wanted something different. I didn't want to wait, so I just asked for a decaf coffee, and she brought out creme brulee. I love creme brulee! Unfortunately, this was not good creme brulee. The chef had trouble tempering the egg because it wasn't a smooth custard; it was more frothy, with almost a chunky scrambled egg texture in parts. I was so disappointed. Ok, believe it or not, we are going back, and I plan to order something I think I will like better. I loved the Buratta Capresse appetizer, and I am interested in the French Onion Soup as well as some of the entrées. read more

Just a heads up, we tried to stop for lunch today at 1:45 and the kitchen is closed except for appetizers from 2-3 so the kitchen can switch to dinner. Didn't see this published anywhere read more

Service was excellent, but one of our dinners was not edible. First serving, Fried Chicken was not done. Pink meat inside. The cook came out to look at it and apologized and told us they would prepare a new meal. The second serving was EXACTLY the same. The chicken was undercooked and looked pink inside again (it's funny, in both cases, because of the fried batter on the outside, it looked terrific until you got to the actual chicken. They looked at the food again and didn't know what to say. They were embarrassed and kind to us and deducted the cost of my wife's meal. I thought my sandwich was very good. I felt bad for them, but I was a bit shocked by how badly the food was cooked, twice? It seemed like a very nice restaurant, but I have to say, I am in no hurry to go back. read more

Erin and her team were fantastic to work with for our baby shower! The room was ready, tables set, special menus placed, balloon arch looking festive, and staff ready to take orders (and attentive the entire time). It was the perfect space for our event. It's simply personal taste, but our guests weren't too crazy about fancy sausage links or the potatoes (we brunched). Other than that, the food was hot and delivered as ordered for our large group. read more

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Family dinner. Food was decent. Service was spotty. Ordered two single bourbons over the course of the evening - weller special reserve ($30 per bottle at liquor store). There was no menu so waiter had to read off the options - sans the price). When the bill came - they charged me $35 per drink. $70 for two drinks, for mid grade bourbon. There are numerous restaurants with same bourbon and never have I seen it more than 12-15 per drink. Highway robbery. Will NEVER go back. read more

Our server was wonderful! Everything else absolutely awful!! We arrived at brunch time. Nowhere online can you see when brunch or lunch is served. We were hoping for more lunch, but whatever, let's make the best of it. Ordered the traditional breakfast. Scrambled eggs were so runny and slimy, the sausage had blueberries in it, potatoes were way over done!. No jam offered. My husband only received half his order. For me real issue is disclosure. Not at all as expected. Very disappointed. read more

Visited this restaurant for the first time at about 1pm on a Saturday. Waited about 10 minutes acknowledged, and then to be sat at a table, as a party of three, as there was only one host who was also busing tables, and then later we saw her even taking drink orders when a server failed to appear at a table. Seriously thought about leaving at this point and probably should have. Our server was lovely and was truly the only good part of our experience here. She was kind and as attentive as she could be. The menu offered during our visit was the brunch menu, which had way more breakfast options than lunch options. The most popular plates we saw coming out of the kitchen were the wings and burger. For not a very large menu, it was disappointing to see so many breakfast options without a similar number of lunch offerings. All three in my party ordered burgers. When the plates came out, we realized we didn't have cutlery or napkins, so we asked the runner who brought out our food for these (not our server), she said she would bring some. A few minutes later, when none had arrived to our table, one of us walked up to the un-attended host stand, to find no cutlery or napkins there either. So, that person then walked to the bar where there were 2-3 servers working on filling drink cups to ask for cutlery and napkins, which was met with "we don't have any" from one server, while another said "yes, let me grab you some!" To which the original server again responded "we don't have any" with increased attitude. It was neither a kind or helpful response. I then took it upon myself to go around to tables without parties sat, and take the rolled cutlery/napkins from there for our use. Once we finally had cutlery, one person in our party realized that their burger was too underdone for their liking. Sending it back and getting it cooked a little longer was easier than finding the silverware. However, the burger came back out without the Saratoga chips that were originally on the plate and mostly untouched by the person that ordered it. At that point, it wasn't worth the time or energy to try to get that remedied. Overall, I would really hesitate to come back here. The food prices are high for truly neutral tasting food and the menu options are limiting. The service also needs serious improvement. Perhaps an increased number of staff for all areas (host, people to bus tables, servers, people doing side work like rolling silverware) would help. read more

Service was slow, very slow. We ordered an appetizer which didn't show up until our dinner ordered showed up despite ordering it at least 15 minutes before we ordered meals. It was a bummer to have everything show up at once. We had burgers, they were undercooked which contributed to me getting sick the next day. My son had wings which he said were ok. Would I go back anytime soon? Not likely. They need to figure out their staff and servers. Not impressed. read more

Meghan our server was fantastic. Wings were not that great. Very gooey. The onion soup was delicious. Atmosphere very nice outdoor space. I'll give it one more chance. Still have growing pains. Very high priced for most items. read more

My sister in law and I stopped by for a late lunch. The patio was breezy and delightful. Great TV placement for pre-season Bengals game. I had a frozen lemonade with Tito's which was refreshing. Sis had mock tail watermelon drink which she enjoyed. We both had wings which were moist and plump. Our Servers Ellie and Nick were prompt and engaging. The bar tender even came to our table to say hello. That's service! We will be back! read more

Holy salt!!! We just got home from the restaurant and the whole family can't stop drinking water since getting in. I am personally on my third liter and am still dry. Firstly, we're a family of six plus my father so a large crew. The server was very pleasant and helpful. She is the reason for not giving one star. I had five dry rub wings and a blackened grouper sandwich. My father had the same sandwich and my wife had the couscous salad with salmon. All three pieces of fish were woefully overcooked. My fish was so charred in places I had to pull out pieces so that I wasn't crunching through charcoal. The kids had a burger and two macs. The burger seemed fine but the mac and cheese was very oddly spiced, especially for the kids menu. I almost never leave bad reviews but in the one or two other cases where it's been this bad I feel I need to. Now back to my water... read more

I ordered fried chicken dinner. Server said good choice but u have to wait 20 minutes for prep. No problem. Chicken came out on time and raw. Yikes. Second table seated and no one took a drink order. Bartender brought some menus 5 minutes in. No one in the restaurant. Had a draft went dry had to ask for refill. Outside seating could have a good vibe if someone had some energy and excitement about me spending $51 after the chicken dinner was removed. Bummer. read more

This place used to be Urban Grill. It has a lot of the same menu items. The food was delicious! And the staff is so friendly. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Mercer Social House - Dry rub wings and the Caesar salad with blackened salmon - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Service sucked! They seated us and left us sitting there for 20 minutes. I had to say something to an employee that was busy carrying a conversation with the table next to us. When I asked her if we could have a server take our order, she rudely and tersely replied that it's not her table but she would take it. She brought out soft drinks that were completely flat. The burgers where mediocre at best. Plenty of servers not busy.. but very poor service??? I will NEVER GO BACK TO MERCER SOCIAL DUMP AGAIN! read more

Such a fun place! We went over the holiday weekend & it was great. The food & service were on-point. Great drinks too. Bring your family and sit on their amazing patio. We are so happy to have a new place to go in Newtown. read more

Mercer Social House - so many great apps and delish veg options! - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Service was good and the ambiance was cute . The outside patio will be awesome once it's nice outside. They are also adding bands that will be playing there soon as well. I had a ceaser salad and it was just okay . I don't think it's worth the price. Wings were amazing. Pretzel and cheese were okay . The cheese could have been better. read more

Same space, different name. We were all very happy with the mozzarella sticks, Mac and cheese, and blackened grouper sandwich. Service was pleasant. Our group enjoyed it, but was not "Wowed" with the food. read more

We sat in the "shed" and it is a fun atmosphere! The food was very good. I had the artichoke pesto flatbread and my husband had the pesto grilled cheese. Even though they were busy, our server was very attentive. read more