Meridian Brunch & Bar one of Perry's newest additions officially opened on March 7th and serves Mexican American fusion cuisine with brunch offerings that are both contemporary and modern. Their hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 7am-2pm and 5pm-9pm most days, with Mondays closed.
We decided to give them a few weeks to iron out the inevitable new restaurant growing pains before visiting on a rainy Saturday in April. When we arrived the place was packed. Thankfully the quoted wait time was only about 15 minutes, which honestly wasn't bad at all for a busy brunch crowd. My only real complaint is the adorable but very compact layout forgot one tiny detail...a waiting area. Since it was raining, guests basically had two choices , awkwardly hover near the front door or stand outside getting lightly seasoned by mother nature. They currently take names only, but adding phone numbers to the waitlist system would make things much smoother.
Inside, the ambiance was casual yet chic. The décor was simple but stylish with contemporary lighting fixtures that added personality to the space. The large bar gives the restaurant an energetic vibe while still feeling cozy. Also, shoutout to whoever picked those chairs because they were ridiculously comfortable. I could've stayed there sipping drinks for another hour without complaint.
The menu offers both traditional and contemporary brunch favorites ranging from avocado toast and Huevos Mexicanos to French toast, omelettes, smoothies, juices, coffee drinks, teas, wines, and creative cocktails. Their dinner menu is currently pretty limited, so for now I'd personally see this more as a place to meet friends for drinks and small bites in the evening rather than a full dinner destination, unless they expand the menu later on.
Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. My husband started with the Green Detox juice which definitely tasted healthy. I ordered the Meridian Spritz from the specialty cocktail menu. It wasn't bad at all, strong enough to let you know they respect mezcal, but the flavor just wasn't something I'd personally reorder. Next visit I'll probably try something else. They do offer classic mimosas, though I'd love to eventually see more flavored mimosa options since brunch and fancy mimosas basically go hand in hand.
For food, I ordered the veggie omelette with a side salad and wow. Easily one of the most flavorful veggie omelettes I've ever had. Every ingredient tasted fresh and balanced perfectly together. Even the salad was surprisingly delicious instead of feeling like an afterthought. My husband ordered the sweet and savory waffle breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed his meal as well.
Overall, customer service was outstanding, the food was fresh and flavorful, and the prices were reasonable. Perry needed a spot like this and I'm excited to see Meridian continue to grow. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu. read more