Meritage is always a go-to for a fun night out with friends. The wine list is great, the appetizers are consistently delicious, and there's always a good drink special. A few favorites we never skip: the meatballs, calamari, baked clams, Brussels sprouts, and cheese platter. We recently went to one of their monthly wine dinners--this one was "America the Beautiful"--and it was honestly outstanding. The presentation was beautiful, the wine pairings were spot on, and Alex shared just the right mix of wine knowledge, winemaker stories, and history to keep it fun and interesting. And as always, Kylie, Ana, and the rest of the staff made us feel so welcome. Great food, great vibes--can't wait to go back. read more

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The food is consistently good here- so i keep coming back, for the Oysters, the prime sliders, the dips and the wine. Thankfully they have enlarged the portions of the dips to sharable sizes! We get a bunch of small plates to share and then share the big plates as well! The service is inconsistent, however, and more than once i've had to get up to hunt down a server. We waited over 15 minutes for our drinks and then they were brought out one at a time! Then, several times they brought us items meant for another table. They let our drinks go dry, and that can't be good for business. The servers were always sweet and apologetic, but we were never quite sure who our server was. read more

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Meritage has amazing food and a great atmosphere! I've been here several times and the service and food is always impeccable! They are always updating their menu, have unique and delicious specials, and have great happy hour deals for food and drinks. This time around I ordered a Prosecco, the meatballs with polenta, and mushroom tortellini in a Parmesan brodo. Every bite was perfection! They also make their own pasta!! I wish I had room for dessert today because their desserts are phenomenal too! Ana was working the bar and waited on me and she was so funny, helpful, and personable! She made the whole experience even better! The perfect place for a date night, outing with friends (lots of shareable options), or even a solo meal like I had today. If you haven't been you must go immediately! You won't regret it! (Note: the food not only looks good but tastes incredible!!) read more

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Let's get into it!!!!! If you're a wine girly like me this is the place for you. The have an extensive list of different wine options. Some seasonal wine specials and signature cocktails. We opted for the tannat by the glass it was a nice option but we ended the night with a full body babe Bordeaux it was absolutely delicious flavorful, deep, smooth all the things I look for in a red. We had a meat and cheese charcuterie. Dry salami and fontina. Our favorite part of the board was the organic honey right off the comb! Yummm. Baked clams were good a tiny bit over cooked but the crumbs layer and sauce was light and tasty! The tzatziki spread and pita was perfect and fresh. We ordered the Bagoli to share. Skip it! Just no! The star of the show the meritage chip which it was SO good! The cookie the ice cream it was an elevated version of your childhood delight. I would go back there just for that chip which. The ambiance was instaworthy. Perfect for date night, girls catch up, or a nice glass of wine and chip which all by yourself. The staff was so sweet, attentive, personable and kind. Iris the manager checked in on us frequently, shared some of her life with us and honestly reminded of my favorite aunt! Nikki and Cesar both gave great service! Looking forward to coming back. read more

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Now growing up on Long Island I've become a food snob! 4 stars for lacking service....and there were plenty of staff there! The poor bartender was completely overwhelmed but getting it done! Food at this place has been consistently good but this evening I order the blue point oysters & received them with no fork & no cocktail sauce except the one they gave me which seemed like canned crushed tomato's with some kind of horseradish seasoning? Not good but the oysters were! Wife & I both got mussels, like the oysters they were served with no fork or bowl for the shells! We started stacking the shells on the table & had to ask for a bowl & since no one had come back after dropping order I ate them with my hands because I had no fork! This place had potential labeled unlimited but it needs some bar rescue type of help! read more

Was looking for a new place to try and my friend found this nice place and suggested so we came to try while in the area for dinner. Was easy to make reservations online through OpenTable. Wow, this place is nice and service and staff were very good. They have a bar area with tvs if you are coming to watch sports or just want to sit by the bar for coctails and bites. Main dining was pretty spacious and I believe they have a back room as well. Tables are spaced apart - good for a little social distancing without sitting on top of each other. Menu looked good and had a great variety of tapas and entrees. Same for beverages. For Yelpers, your first check in (while offer lasts) show the offer to get one complimentary spread for the table. Choose from the list. Tzatziki spread was good with the pita bread (complimentary with Yelp check-in offer). Shared appetizers for the table: Burrata and brussel sprouts were good, and meatballs (just ok for me). Everyone else liked it. Entrees: Loved the seabass with pancetta, snap peas, succotash. Definitely would order this again. Friends had maltagliati and burger and fries which were also good. Our server recommended other dishes as well, which will try next time as we make our way around the menu. The only thing was that all the food came at once. I thought our server asked if we wanted appetizers all at once or whenever it was ready...that is why I said whenever they are ready. Usually appetizers come before the main entrees...but no worries, it was all good and very filling :) Drinks: Pepsi came with free refills. Will try cocktails next time... Desserts: Have to come back and make room for it! :) Parking - either street parking or park in the free downtown parking lot and walk over 2 blocks. read more

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This is a must see place; great energy, food and environment. Alex, Ana and Iris are the people you want around all the time, so grateful for their hospitality. Definitely try their Burger, the tartar and the Charcuterie board. read more

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Meritage Wine Bar is a neighborhood gem, its the crown jewel of Glen Cove. A social media pop up mentioned there is a wine tasting dinner on Thursday night. I called the restaurant and made a reservation to secure a table. Pulling up, the police had the street blocked off for outdoor dining and pedestrian traffic flow. We walked in and are greeted by the owner Alex. He's trying to juggle saying hello to all the neighborhood customers as well as starting the wine pairing event. The wine event is centered around a Australian Shiraz called Two Hands and all the food being served is paired to complement the wine. The wine? It's a big, not too bold punchy red wine with lots of jammy notes. I assumed a wine dinner and you would get "a" glass of wine with dinner but this is not the case. The wine kept flowing as Alex explained the wine region as well as the wine making process. The first course comes to the table, a beautiful Poached Pear arugula salad. Tossed with an Apple Vinaigrette, it's topped with valdeon bleu cheese and toasted walnuts, this was a welcoming starter dish. Our main entree was Beef Chile Colorado. The chef went to every table to introduce himself while the main course was being served. He explained how he pressed each tortilla shell by hand this morning for this special event. How he paired the black beans and cilantro-lime rice and letting the meat get tender by prepping all day. After all the preparations, we were served a beautiful dish. It just hit me, the event tonight was a labor of love. Folks, you can go to any wine bar and they could put together a meat & cheese charcuterie plate. I'm sure Meritage Wine Bar has one as well. What I'm not seeing at any Long Island wine bar is a meal prepared with this much attention to detail. The dessert was the same way. The Sous Chef came to our table and explained how he let the Fugi apples seep all day. The dessert was paired with an amazing ice wine. Alex explained to all of us how the grapes are frozen purposely to yield a higher sugar content. The end result was a dessert wine that complemented their perfect ending to a surprising unexpected meal. With so much negativity taking place today, it was my pleasure to dine with the Glen Cove community and to see everyone enjoying this event. A true labor of love that showed in each course. read more

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One of my favorite local restaurants because of their amazing food and drinks. I normally order a bottle of wine and a charcuterie board, but I wanted to try something different this time. My sister got a lemon drop mocktail which was a little sour, but just the right amount. She said it was delicious I had the Penelope Pussycat which had Bacoo 8 year aged rum, Liqueur de Violette, and lemon juice. The drink had such a pretty color and had an interesting flavor to it as well! For appetizers, we had the Gambas al Aljillo which had a nice corn salsa to go along with it. We also had the Roasted Cauliflower which was cooked perfectly and the Beef Kushiyaki which came with chilled soba noodles. The Beef Kushiyaki was something so unique that I would not have thought I was in a wine bar. It was so flavorful! For our entree we got the Black Truffl'd Fettucine. The pasta was a bit bland, and I was surprised because I usually always order that pasta and it's my favorite. I think the sauce might have been a bit watered down. For dessert we had some tea and the Meritagewich' which comes with homemade chocolate chip cookies. The tea and dessert was perfect for a cold day! I definitely recommend trying this place out with a few friends and ordering a bunch of small plates to share. This way you can try a bit of everything. I really loved every single small plate we ordered! Thank you so much to the staff that made our experience a pleasant one read more

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Literally just left this place & had to review right away. Such a cute, cozy wine bar with a full menu & a wide variety of wines if you're only coming for wine. Iris our server was the absolute best. She was so attentive & gave her best recommendations from drinks to entrees. I had the margarita which was soooo good & sweet & spicy just like the name. Definitely a must try if you like margaritas. The coconut curry mussels were our favorite but a small portion so if you're sharing you may want 2 orders. The spicy feta spread was also great for a starter. I definitely will be planning a girls night here. read more

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I was looking around online for a special place to eat last week and I had bookmarked Meritage Wine Bar. We finally had the chance to dine here and it did not disappoint although it was a bit of a drive. We came here relatively early so it wasn't crowded, but I made a reservation for 6 people, just in case. When we arrived, we were greeted by a gentleman sitting in the front of the restaurant, whom I assume is the owner because he was on his computer. He let us pick where we wanted to sit which was very nice. Our waiter, Tyler, was very attentive and helpful. We also had our waters constantly filled which was great. The mango ginger sage cocktail was delicious - probably one of the best cocktails I've ever had. We ordered a charcuterie & cheese board and it was SO good. I would recommend the Cremeux De Bourgogne! We also had the mussels in fra diavolo sauce and the meatballs. The only complaint we had was that the French fries were placed in the sauce with the mussels so they were soggy. We wish they were placed on the side. For entrees, we all got something different. I had the seafood paella which was *chef's kiss*. The scallop was the best part and the spicy kick it had was perfect from the chorizo. My husband finished his chicken banh mi in record time because it was that good, my MIL enjoyed her sea bass, my SIL raved about her pork chop, and my FIL loved his burger. Overall, our dining experience was superb at Meritage. Not sure if they have a dessert menu because we weren't offered any but that's ok. I would definitely eat here again. The restaurant is cute and the atmosphere is nice. It was worth the drive. read more

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Great addition to Glen cove, I have had my eye on this wine bar for quite some time but hardly ever go out in glen cove so I finally got my chance to try it out last week. No reservations , just walked in and chose an outdoor table, it was nice I was able to have my little 4lb dog with me as well , he loves fine dining too hehe Ordered an octopus appetizer , octopus was tender and delicious , I would most definitely order this app again,Also Ordered the white wine mussels which was very filling and delicious , at the bottom of the bowl they had French fries that were soaked in the white wine sauce yum yum yum My daughter ordered the tzatziki spread with pita bread for an app and pasta with grilled shrimp that was also tasty. I didn't get to try as much as I would like to because it was only the two of us but I would love to return with a bigger group and order the whole entire menu haha . Service was great , our server even brought a bowl of water out for our little doggie which I thought was so sweet. I will be back soon to try some more off the menu . read more

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A Favorite in Glen Cove!! There really are no bars in Glen Cove: only bar/restaurants or restaurants with bars. That can be a bit annoying, but Meritage makes it all good. The bar area is great if you're just going for a couple of drinks, but the food choices are really good and lots of folks eat at the bar. The dining area is also nice, and it's good to find a place that has appropriate lighting... you don't feel like you're eating in a cafeteria Staff is great, ambiance is upscale but welcoming, and they have great specials, too. read more

How can you have a "wine bar" without a single French/Italian wine? Food mediocre, borderline inedible. Watery and tasteless cacio e Pepe. The gnocchi was obviously packaged, but barring that, the center was still hard and crunchy while the exterior was gummy with a chemical plastic taste. Took one bite and sent it back. A complete disappointment. On the upside, service was polite and timely. read more

My fiancé and I just had our Valentine's Day dinner here and we were raving about it the whole time we were there and on the way home. We've been wanting to do a wine tasting and they had 3 options to choose from. I tried the "Francais Classique" that had a Chardonnay, a cotes du Rhone, and a Bordeaux and my fiancé got the "Full Bodied Red" flight that had a red blend, a barbera, and a Cabernet. All of the wines were delicious! I don't even enjoy Chardonnay but it was good. With our flights we got the charcuterie and cheese board where you pick 3 options. We chose speck, prosciutto di Parma, and fontina. All boards come with amazing bread from St. Rocco's that is so fluffy and perfectly grilled, fig jam, red olives, cornichons, and walnuts. The fontina was so soft and flavorful and the meats were amazing. The board has nice portions and was all around amazing. We then shared the small plates of cacio e pepe and calamari. Both were perfect. I would have added a little more pepper to the cacio e pepe but it was still so delicious. The calamari was great and the sauce was the best!! Two things that make a calamari dish are the sauce and if it has legs. Check and check! Lastly we split the banh mi sandwich that comes with either chicken or steak. We chose chicken and though I was not totally interested in this sandwich, my fiancé wanted to try it. I am so glad he did! It was amazing! Fresh, spicy, delicious!! It has arugula, pickled papaya, thai chilies, honey sriracha, and cilantro (which I hate but didn't notice to my pleasant surprise) on French bread which just like the bread from the board, was perfect!! Our waiter (I think his name was Tyler?), was perfectly attentive. Nice young kid that checked in an appropriate amount of times and was on top of everything. We wanted extra sauce for the calamari (like I said, it was soo good) and he brought it to us so quickly. We were impressed as more often than not at other places, you wait a while or in worse scenarios, don't even get it. We were also impressed at how spacious the restaurant is. In pictures it looks small inside but has several little alcoves. Everything is spaced out perfectly for covid safety. We had such a great time and already spoke about things we'd like to try when we come back which I really look forward to. read more

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Chilean sea bass was scrumptious, perfectly cooked. Dessert of bread pudding was perfect blend of crunchy and creamiest ice cream top. We had a big party during covid and asked them space tables for us. Grilled octopus was also yummy. Oysters were so good altho I think one had an odd flavor. Not feeling sick, so hopefully it wasn't anything. read more

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They gave me baked clams with no clams just breading They were also out of bread. And have pita instead read more

I have mixed feelings about this place. I would lean towards 3 in a half stars. This place came highly recommended by a friend. I arrived first and was seated promptly. The place was completely empty on a Saturday at 3pm, I wasn't sure what to make of that. Anyway I ordered wine and our waiter I wish I remembered his name was great but Just one minor thing. It states if you check in on yelp you get one free spread. I showed it to our waiter he said "ummm" and walked away. It was odd but I thought maybe he went to ask someone about it. He comes back as if it never happened lol! I mention it once more he says "which one" and he never came with it. After a long day I didn't even want to ask for it again! We just went ahead and ordered three tapas. We had their shrimp ajillo amazing! She asked for bread to dip in the yummy sauce! The roasted cauliflower also very amazing! Now the loser of the dish! The fried short rib i love short rib and was very interested in this dish. Unfortunately, it fell flat my friend couldn't even eat it. She's another short rib fan. The crust on it crumbles off so easily. I did try the meat and it did taste well but the crust on it has to be worked on. I will post pictures to show. Despite the whole spread incident the waiter was great. The manager came by the table to ask how was everything. She was really sweet. It was my moment to mention the spread and short rib but opted not too. It is a good touch when the manager comes by and sees how everything is going. Despite these minor issues I will be back. Hopefully it will be a better experience. read more

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It's my favorite happy hour place. A bottle of wine and Charcuterie & Cheese for $30 is a steal. Except lately they have been out of a lot of the wines. Only a few choices. The Crispy Calamari and The Meatballs are my favorite. Fresh Blue Point Oysters are $1.50each. They also make good pasta dishes. Nice atmosphere to hang out with friends. The bartender is very kind and friendly. read more

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Wonderful atmosphere! Delicious food and beverages! The staff is amazing!!! One of my favorite spots in town.

The food is really good here and I really recommend it for a date night or just for a casual chill night. The ambiance is really nice and typically a darker setting inside. The drink I got was a lemon drop cocktail it was really good! A little bit of lip pucker but also some sugar on the rim really did it- so refreshing. The portions were pretty generous and the display was super colorful and beautiful. I recommend the cauliflower fondue that is one of my favorite dishes I get every time I go, it's sooo good! I recommend to give it a try! read more

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New fav local Spot. Has many sections unsure of intentional. Back room & more secluded, bar area, upfront & side area more lit but still a low key even romantic vibe. Small tapas and large tapas, good options, server gave good recommendations and there was wine to match. We ordered 2 small tapas and 1 large tapa. Only downer was that when we went only US wines were offered, not sure if that is purposely or just time that we had gone. We will return read more

The review gets 4 stars for the wine only. Service was okay. Food wasn't so great. it was like frozen/reheated appetizers. nothing seemed like it was fresh produce or healthy. Pasta was yummy but very salty. read more

Very nice place relaxing good service good wine selection. Good menu to choose from food was excellent. I highly recommend this place.

We heard so many good things. When we went in, we had such slow and bad service we've never been back since.

Omg!! My favorite place on Long Island. The food here is amazing, I can't believe how good they are at such a large range of things. Especially the octopus and pappardelle. The wine is great and the service is awesome! They are always so kind and timely, the place is cute and cozy. Iris the manager is the sweetest! I love this place. Such a gem read more

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This is place is a gem, my favorite spot in long island. All of the small plates and pastas were delicious. My favorites were the octopus, and the brusselsprouts. Really cool interior and the manager Iris was sweet. read more

As expected Meritage Wine Bar steakhouse night popup was amazing!! We started with the market potatoes and chipotle butter which were full of flavor along with a rosé flight which was so fun! Had no idea they had flights Entrees of filet mignon (a special cut tonight!) with red wine butter and skirt steak with red wine jus (I literally wanted to dunk everything in it and even straight up drink it). The chef even brought out a surprise treat of beef tataki to sample from their special menu Tuesday night and honestly I wouldve ordered a tray of it, absolutely incredible sweet flavor. Side of truffle mac (full of truffle flavor and extra creamy) and some of the best onion rings I've ever had, that breading was WOW To end was a perfectly warm pina colada bread budding with toasted coconut topped ice cream, divine!!! The staff is always so lovely and great ambiance, can't wait to go back! Thank you read more

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Came in for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised. Nice selection of tapas, ordered calamari, roasted Brussels sprouts, some dipping pita with choice of sauces. Be careful spicy yogurt was def spicy. Enjoyed and will be back for a dinner. The place was modern, new and service was attentive with a smile. Check it out... read more

I have been coming here for several years. Best for me as I love the Happy Hour. $5.00 for many menu items as well as select beer and wine. Tonight I came for Monday Mussel Mania. Bottomless mussel and pots. Excellent! I had the coconut curry mussels, which were sublime. The entire menu lends itself to trying many different "small plates". Our waiter was Freddy who was accommodating and nice. I cannot recommend this place highly enough! read more

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I had a Ceasar Salad there last night and now I know why they killed Ceasar. It was dry, room temperature and bland. Service is friendly but typically poor. That said I continue to give this place a second chance for some reason. It's has so much potential C'mon folks. Up your game. We want you to win Hail Ceasar! read more

Had 1/2 my mind set on not reviewing, just to keep it a secret. But nahhh, these folks are fantastic. The atmosphere is cool, calm, well-lit enough to see and enjoy what you're consuming, but dim enough to still feel chill. That, AND a killer playlist going with varying genres throughout a key decade or two. I'm aging myself here, I know. Cocktails are perfectly crafted. Wine flights are decently poured sizes. Great selection on both. Tapas are noticeably, delicately prepared and plated. The flavors are nicely layered throughout. Make sure to ask what exactly the seasonal /chef picks are (we ordered the croquettes not realizing they were more like a seafood paella/rice filling, which WE loved, but could be lethal for those allergic). All in all, a bit pricey, but worth the splurge for a nice night out. read more

We were a party of 11 on a sunday evening. We ordered family style. Every single dish including the apps were on point. Thank you for a nice evening. We will be back. read more

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Always a lovely meal, nice greeting, no rush ever. The bar cocktail and wine menu is special too. Eat as much or as little as you like. Monday all you can eat mussels brightens up an otherwise meh day of the week! Small plates satisfy a small appetite, can be a sampling dinner or shared amongst the table. The Brussels sprouts salad is fabulous. Go! read more

Had dinner here opening night. The Resturant looks great. When I walked in the owner introduced himself right away. The waitstaff and hostess were very attentive. It was pretty crowded for a Monday and opening night but I will felt very personable attention. The food was off the charts. There was not one dish I didn't like. And it was reasonably priced. I couldn't finish everything but it was great for lunch the next day. I'll be back. read more

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Good drinks and tidbit spot to go with friends. Wish the menu was more eclectic fresh organic. Maybe not cost effective to serve that kind of food. Convenient location with easy parking. read more

Decided to try it out as a pre-movie dinner and we are so happy we did. Everything was fantastic, and our one regret was having to leave to go to the movie. They offered a kids menu but ours are adventurous, and enjoyed everything. Highly recommend the mushroom fricassee and the Beef Kushiyaki. Will definitely be coming back. read more

What Happened? We haven't been in a while, but have fond memories of stellar food over many orders. Ordered on door dash and received the food very quickly. What was ordered: Burger with fries Arugula Salad Cacio E Pepe Cacio had 0 flavor and the pasta was undercooked. Arugula salad was essentially Arugula with balsamic. The burger was lacking flavor and unfortunately the bun was a soggy sponge full of drippings. The byproduct of delivery I guess, but really disappointing. The winner in this order was the fries: perfect texture and seasoning. I miss the caprese sandwich which was spectacular but somehow was removed from the menu. Didn't sell? Hopefully not the case. Please Meritage, correct the ship... we WANT to love you! read more

Nice ambience and good service but hit-or-miss food. My summary: - The Charcuterie board was excellent--prosciutto, chorizo and a soft French cheese, along with grapes, walnuts, and a tasty little jam. 5 stars on this. - Hummus was bland and of thin texture, and the pita wedges were devoid of taste - Grilled shrimp small plate was good, though two of the pieces seemed undercooked to me (my wife disagreed). The roasted corn on which it was served was excellent. - Fried Calamari small plate was just okay, a bit too densely breaded -- a level of food you'd expect from an appetizer at a fast casual restaurant. Won't be going back. read more

I wish I could leave ZERO stars. One of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Where to begin... we walked in and we're greeted with a smell of fish and cleaning products (really not setting the vibe). Our waiter knew nothing about the menu - I asked about a couple of red wines and he knew NOTHING. Took forever to bring us drinks and the place was not busy. To top it off - WE SAW A MOUSE RUNNING THROUGH THE MAIN DINING ROOM IN THE MIDDLE OF DINNER SERVICE TIME WITH THE LIGHTS ON & PEOPE AROUND. SO DISGUSTING. Do. Not. Go. Here. read more