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    The Mercer

    4.4 (66 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE MERCER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Denise M.

    I really loved the space when it was the MercBar, and I'm so happy that it still has the same personality. The dark wood and stained glass bricks really give this place personality. It's dimy lit, which I think always makes a better dinner atmosphere. Our server was a dream. She was so nice and so knowledgeable about the menu, and very attentive as well. We started with a couple of drinks - I got the Summer breeze, and have you just got a beer. The Summer breeze was so yummy and refreshing. We ordered the calamari which came with a garlic aioli and marinara sauce. I can't decide which is better - - the aioli or the zesty marinara sauce (which makes me want to try the pasta). Hubby ordered the Greek salad with a side of grilled salmon. This is only the second place I have seen in the valley that serves authentic Greek salad - that means no lettuce, just tomato, cucumber, olives, green peppers, and red onion topped with of hunk of feta. It was delicious! Also delicious was my crispy skin grilled salmon with forbidden (black) rice and a citrus beurre blanc. So, so, delish. This is a great place to come for dinner even just cocktails. In fact, Martini's are their specialty, so if you are a martini person, this is your place. Seems like it's a great place for groups, as well as just dinner for two.

    Pigs in a blanket - after we ate a few
    Jessica B.

    Being a native New Yorker, This is one of my fave spots for a drink, quick bites, and a vibe ! It gives you the feel like you're in swanky nyc. The staff is sweet and the cocktails are amazing. Plan to spend money but it's an experience ! The pigs in a blanket are crack

    Onion soup gratinée and french dip sliders
    Oneya O.

    On arriving to Phoenix from the frozen Midwest, I had a delightful lunch on the patio in the sunshine! I started, as all sunshiny meals should, with a lovely French rosé. From there, I had the lunch special with the Onion Soup Gratinée and french dip sliders all for $20. The soup was delicious enough that I burned my tongue several times trying to eat it too early. The french dip sliders were also great- piled high with tender roast beef. The au jus could have used a bit more flavor but that is a minor quibble. My server was personable and quick with recommendations. I'd plan to return for happy hour or lunch!

    Country Roasted Chicken
    Debbi P.

    Fabulous restaurant, menu and bar!! Elegant, comfortable, beautifully decorated restaurant that has the best "old vibe" feel of anything that I've been to in a long time! Not to mention the amazing food and drinks. You would be remiss if you didn't get the lobster rolls with caviar appetizer. Stuffed and so delicious, topped with decadent caviar!!! The country roasted chicken over the best mashed potatoes, just melts in your mouth!! The branzino was cooked to perfection!!! And definitely don't miss the cheesecake (or honestly any of their desserts!), it's the best around!! Hopefully, you'll be lucky enough to get Jeremy as your waiter. He was so great and helpful. Overall, the best dining experience!!

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    Jasmine L.

    Food: went here for restaurant week and it did not disappoint. It was 4 courses for $55! They gave you full size portions too. For the first course I ordered the French onion soup and it was delicious!! Second I ordered the hamachi crudo and honestly was not the best, fish didn't taste very fresh. Next I had the rigatoni pomodoro and it was delicious, simple yet tasty. Lastly, I ordered the Yule log for dessert and it was delicious. Service: I wish I remembered the servers name but he was very kind, professional and attentive Ambiance: such a fun vibe and great for date night

    Lauren T.

    We stopped in for a drink and immediately loved the slightly squanky, old-school atmosphere: quirky, fun, and full of character. We did try the sushi and weren't overwhelmed by it. They did have a few items on their happy hour menu that looked tempting. The place definitely has potential, though it leans a bit on the pricey side. Our happy hour martinis were delicious, but since they were the "mini-tini" version, they disappeared quickly. Overall, a charming spot for a quick drink with a nostalgic vibe.

    O'Zandra F.

    Top-notch! I love the changes. It's a bit brighter than before, yet elegant. Try Daisy, if you visit. The staff are wonderful!

    Strawberry lemon drop
    Jessica B.

    I visited the Mercer last night and had such a good time! The server Ciao was amazing and very knowledgeable about the menu! I enjoyed my strawberry lemon drop and lobster rolls! The taste was 10/10 and fresh! I enjoyed the holiday decor and vibey music

    Lobster Rolls
    Bekah S.

    We stopped in for some Happy Hour appetizers and enjoyed the Onion Soup 10/10 Sushi Hand Rolls 8-5/10 and the Lobster Rolls 8/10!

    Macaroni & Cheese
    Lauren H.

    With a newborn at home, getting a sitter and going out for a date night felt like a big deal, and The Mercer was the perfect choice. Tucked away on the non-shopping side of the Biltmore, the restaurant feels like a fancy secret. The ambiance is immediately striking: intimate, fun, and very Gatsby. We didn't have a reservation, so the staff offered us service on the patio while we waited for an inside table. Despite it raining all day, the area was surprisingly comfortable, completely dry, and offered a quiet, lovely spot for us to chat and have a drink before dinner. The standout on the menu is, without a doubt, their martini selections. Our waitress was awesome! I'm not a martini expert, and she expertly guided me to the espresso martini. My husband loved his bartender's concoction mocktail, which was a delicious key lime flavor. Our dinner was so much fun and truly felt like the special date night we'd hoped for. We were seated in a cozy, private-feeling booth, and it was nice to see others around us celebrating special occasions, too. We love getting our server's recommendations, and their insight led us to a great sequence of dishes: the lobster rolls, filet, wedge salad, and two desserts. The highlight for me was the wedge salad. It was served in a circular shape (not a traditional wedge), which I actually loved because it eliminated the awkward cutting and helped with every bite being the perfect bite. It was SO delicious I may come back just to order the wedge salad, lobster rolls, and drinks! The entire meal was exceptional, with just one small note: the macaroni and cheese could have been much saucier... some bites felt a bit dry. But honestly, the rest of the meal was so good, that small detail is barely worth mentioning! Highly recommend The Mercer for an intimate, upscale date night.

    Skyler P.

    Stopped by for restaurant week and had a great experience. The restaurant is broken into 3 sections, a bar area, a dining area to the right and another dining area on the left. Definitely recommend making reservations as it can fill up quickly. Service here is great. The restaurant week menu featured a 4 course menu, so we got to try a little of everything. Everything came out full portion which was unexpected but great. The mini lobster rolls were so good and filled generously. The French onion soup was delicious and had a really great broth. The branzino was huge and the chicken melted in your mouth. Dessert ended on a high with a creamy cheesecake and a chocolate yodel. Definitely a must try spot

    Yasmin T.

    Stopped in for a drink with my boyfriend after we went to see a movie. Our drinks were great and they have quite a menu something for everyone I would say. The service was a little inattentive but we definitely want to come back for dinner to try more off the menu!

    Lidia W.

    Elevated and indulgent. We started with all the fancy things: caviar and blinis, bone marrow, and a hamachi crudo that was literally a flavor bomb -- melt-in-your-mouth level delicious. For mains, we went all in. The branzino had perfectly crispy skin, flaky fish, and chimichurri on top that tied it all together. The steak and frites? A solid classic. But the surprise favorite? The Mercer Burger. Dry-aged, massive, packed with flavor -- and only $24?? That's a steal for the quality. Dessert was the cheesecake, and I'm still dreaming about it. Light and creamy with a buttery CAKE crust (yes, cake!), fresh strawberries, and graham cracker crumbles on the side. So simple, so good. Mercer is a whole vibe. Dark, sexy ambiance, great music, and genuinely great food. Run -- don't walk.

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    beth the bartender was so friendly and welcoming, i absolutely loved my visit and cant wait to come back :)

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    Delicious food, service was impeccable and ambiance was divine!! I can't wait to return!

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    Thank you Karen. We are excited to have you back already!

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    Amazing food, service and atmosphere! Very cool vibe with so many options. It's a must to check out!

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    Great atmosphere, great drinks and great service. You are missing out if you haven't been here yet!

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    The Starving Artist

    4.5(206 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Friends and I were killing time before our flights - I'm actually sad we didn't discover this place…read moreearlier for a full meal! As it was, we grabbed a few drinks and a snack. Really good drinks and there are some really unique ones - the Kyoto in Winter came in a very cute teacup, for example! There's a decent mocktail selection, which I appreciated as the DD. We really loved the Knotty Boyz (Garlic Parmesan) - if we hadn't eaten recently we might've ordered more to share!

    I have been thinking about this place since I dined here for the first time…read more Fast-paced service and great pizza slices are $3 on happy hour. I tried the Korean BBQ pizza which was really good. They had a special pizza...The Baked Potato. So happy they offer slices to try. This was pretty tastey with the seasoned potatoes on it. I particularly appreciated that they did not over potato the slice lol. The best part about the pizza in general is that the crust is light and soft. I usually prefer heavy cheese on my pizza but their was just right. I tried the Son of a B*t@# I'm In cocktail that is on happy hour for $10. The simple yet clean ingredients caught my eye...gin, aperol, elderflower, lime l, and honey made for a very refreshing drink. Also, I've been on a kick to enjoy cocktails with no ice, so this was perfect.

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    Sandwiches, NY stlye pizzas, salads, and shareables

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    Champagne of Beers were super cold

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    Seems like a cool vibe....let's check it out :)

    The Macintosh - Bacon Mac + Cheese

    The Macintosh

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    We've been going here for years and it's a great place with fantastic service. The food is…read moreexcellent overall, my one issue is with the steak. The last two times I been there and ordered the steak it was very disappointing. It's full of fat and gristle. Never used to be like that, maybe they have a new supplier or they are buying a lesser quality product. Anyway always loved this place, so it's just a

    I grabbed a quick lunch here at The Macintosh after shopping at the nearby Trader Joe's. This place…read moreis located in the Town and Country Shopping Center. Even though my time here was brief, I had a nice time here. Service was great and food was delicious. I enjoyed the atmosphere in the dining room. I didn't have time for drinks, but I hear they have a nice selection of drinks in their bar and a great happy hour. The Macintosh is described as a neighborhood restaurant that serves modern American and Southern cuisine. It was once called Grassroots Kitchen & Tap before it got rebranded. They have a diverse menu with a lot of different choices. Shrimp and Grits, Barbecued Beef Ribs, a Chicken Salad and Po Boy Sandwiches are some of the standouts. I settled on the Rotisserie Chicken which came with a side of onion rings. I'm a big pesto fan and loved the buttermilk pesto for dipping. I had a nice time and look forward to a return visit. In addition to happy hour, The Macintosh has brunch on the weekends.

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    Happy hour rose

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    Short rib creole poutine

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    Bar 1912 - Avocado Mule and forest

    Bar 1912

    4.4(71 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    came here for a nightcap w my brother and sister-in-law! this is one of my fav spots to hit in the…read morevalley, they have the best (sonoran-inspired) drinks. there's truly something for everybody. for drinks, my brother got the hot champurrado (basically a spiked hot chocolate, one of my favorite cocktails on the menu, if not ever), my sister-in-law got their whiskey sour (delicious & refreshing), and i got the baja-blasted high baller (mezcal based, mountain dew, there was something else but i can't remember, and an "electric sugar" rim - SO! GOOD! inspired by taco bell's baja blast hahahah). they TREATED us to all three of their current desserts on the menu. it was the most pleasant surprise i could've imagined. my favorite was the flourless chocolate cake! it was like a thick, rich brownie, had passion fruit cream to "lighten it up" and a caramel-like taffy on the bottom my brother and sister-in-law both said their favorite was the gulab jamun (which is basically like little fried dough balls/donuts, influenced by indian flavors and spices). the mille-feuille was also fantastic - the pastry was light and airy, cream wasn't too sweet and also very light, shaved cheese on top made it have a savory bite, and the jam alongside it was strawberry rhubarb. service is always amazing, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable; it seems like everybody working here truly enjoys it. quite literally already have a reservation booked at valentine and will be coming back here beforehand. update: came back for more drinks (fernet & coke, spaghett western, negroni) and their lamb flauta. all AMAZING! and amazing order to whet the appetite before dinner at valentine.

    Second time visiting this bar. To be honest the first time left a lot to be desired. It was about a…read moreyear ago so the details of what we didn't like have been forgotten. Regardless, we gave it another shot and we were much happier the next go around. Record players in the corner and a fireplace on the opposite side of this dimly lit bar created a cozy vibe on a chilly Saturday night. We arrived right at opening and the bar filled up quickly but the volume still made it easy to have a conversation and still have an intimate night out. The drinks, this time, well balanced and delicious. My wife had the the Pantera Rosa and I had the Last Word. Both were delicious and not overly sweet. I love a good "Last Word" but the tea added a welcome and subtle layer. A nicely created cocktail without shaming the original. Servers were attentive, constantly filling up water, and making sure we were well taken care of. We will be back!

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    The Gladly - From the Bar

    The Gladly

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Sat at outside even thought the weather has warmed up. They have fans and mister and a nice breeze…read more (Didn't need the misters tonight. ) Noah was our server. Such a nice guy. Very on top of it with timing, service, knowledge of food, etc. I wanted to try the chopped salad everyone raved about. Was offered different choices of protein but we had it the way it was meant to be. Very good! Lots of different textures and flavors. Then we shared their filet with mashed potatoes and charred broccoli. . Hubby and I both said "yummmmy" Finished with the dessert of the night. A Bread pudding with oranges and cherries and something else with vanilla whipped cream and chocolate drizzled. Excellent. Definitely worth the praise on social media.

    I really like the atmosphere here and the service was outstanding! However, my salmon was…read moreovercooked and flavorless! The skin was crispy, which was nice, but the fish had zero flavor! I mean really, did the chef put any salt and pepper on the flesh side of the salmon or did he/she only season the skin side? For the love of God...put some salt on both sides and please only cook it to medium! Just my two cents! I hope management reads this because I'll be returning to The Gladly with a large group of friends in February and we've selected salmon as one of the choices for our group meal. I hope and pray the fish will be cooked properly with seasoning please! Okay, I'm done talking about the salmon! The Chopped Salad was good and the spinach dip was very good! My spicy margarita was also top notch! However, the salmon left a bad taste in my mouth!

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    The Gladly - The Solitude - Non-Alcoholic, Zero Proof cocktail

    The Solitude - Non-Alcoholic, Zero Proof cocktail

    The Gladly - Full Non-alcoholic beverage menu selections

    Full Non-alcoholic beverage menu selections

    The Gladly - A full non-alcoholic beverage selection featuring crafted beverages

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    A full non-alcoholic beverage selection featuring crafted beverages

    Upstairs At FLINT

    Upstairs At FLINT

    4.2(48 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    Rooftop seating
    Full bar

    Wow. All I can is what a restaurant! Came here on a Wednesday night 3 weeks before Christmas and…read moreit was a vibe. Secluded upstairs dining area with heaters available. Excellent service, a Christmas tree upstairs, and no reservations required. Glad they were able to seat us considering we showed up without reservations. Downstairs gets quickly reserved so seats upstairs are where they push overflow patrons. Right outside Flint's doors downstairs there is a staircase which opens up to the upstairs dining area. Service was prompt, and we got our drinks by the time we had our mains decided. I got a glass of red to pair with my steak. My partner had a refreshing cocktail, but it was decent. The highlights of the night were the food. SO MUCH FOOD! And it was TERRIFIC! For starters we got the artichoke hummus. It sounded a bit weird, but all it was was regular hummus with 4 artichoke hearts that were crispy. The artichoke hearts were crisp, but moist, and I could have kept eating those all day. It comes with 1 pita bread. The server told us to order another and we did, turns out we needed it as the pita breads were quite small ($3 +). Sure only 3 bucks, but nickel and dime if you are spending $14 on an app... For mains I got the filet medium rare with a side of regular potatoes. My partner got the salmon skewer with a side of asparagus. Both the dishes were cooked perfectly and they were familiar dishes with a slightly exotic touch to it. Must be the middle eastern part of the restaurant. The steak came with a ganache or accompaniments of middle eastern sides. Can't recall what they were but they were great when I dipped my potatoes in them. It was sour, tart, acidic, kind of like middle eastern soy sauce. The server recommended it to us and we got it. The salmon skewer came with 5 decent sized pieces on it. Great for a small eater or someone who doesn't want their own meal. It too was delicious and had light touches of sauce or smoke on it. The asparagus is a favorite. It was cooked as usual, typical steak side and both me and my partner enjoyed it! For dessert, as it was my partners birthday the server comped the pound cake. While it was delicious, it was definitely the letdown of the meal. It was way too sweet including the layer of cream that it was doused with. The sweat cream wasn't necessary as the pound cake was incredibly sweet itself. Also, the pound cake wasn't soft like normal cake. It was quite dry once you peeled away the creme layer up top. I definitely should have gone with the Chocolate Ganache Tart. But their mess up worked in their favor. I'm definitely coming back for another meal at Flint!

    Upstairs at Flint is just as AMAZING as inside the restaurant! The food is STILL on 1000% DELISC!…read morethe Service is PERFECT as always! and the ambiance is STELLAR! A beautiful view of the Camelback Mountains. We had a reservation but decided on sitting upstairs, instead. I love that the hostess' are very nice about giving you the options. I have been going to this restaurant since 2018 for business lunches, nice dinners, a company Christmas party-Upstairs. iI is my go to and I highly recommend Flint to others.

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    Upstairs At FLINT
    Upstairs At FLINT

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