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Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Celebrity Chef Carlo Cavallo invites you to tour the cuisines of Northern Italy & Southern France. His seasonally driven menu's feature wild game, Dry Aged Prime Steaks, Fresh Seafood, Oyster/raw bar, Live Maine lobster's/ Dungeness Crab's and local organic produce some from Chef Carlo's garden. The restaurant's interior has warm earth tones illuminated by hand-blown glass chandeliers from local artisans.
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54 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 54 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(22)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(26)
- fit for foodies(23)
- special occasion(16)
- vibrant bar scene(14)
- good for groups(13)
- great for outdoor dining(10)
Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille Reviews List
Review 1 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Better than expected!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As a local, I've avoided this restaurant for years because of lackluster reviews from friends - but from my experience this weekend, I'm not sure why there was any negativity. Great service, great food and very friendly staff. We will definitely go back!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent seafood and excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent seafood and excellent service. Crowded and noisy. Reasonable prices & extensive menu. Popular stop for regulars."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have been to Meritage about
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been to Meritage about ten times over the past 5 years and are consistently happy with the seafood and pasta dishes, as well as a very reasonably priced wine lists with enough choices at each price point. Salads are also excellent, especially the goat cheese and beet salad. Water and bread service are attentive. It can get a bit loud but overall this is a solid value in the Sonoma square area and we will continue to return."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fantastic homemade ravioli.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fantastic homemade ravioli. Good oysters. Ok cioppino-type stew."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The potato gnocchi was to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The potato gnocchi was to die for! And the atmosphere too. We had a lovely time dining here."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Thursday Lobster Prix Fixe Dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had the Thursday Lobster prix fixe dinner which is an outstanding value. You have your choice of salad or soup and the soup du jour was asparagus. It was a generous bowl of soup and extremely tasty. The lobster was cooked perfectly and accompanied by delicious mashed potatoes and some veggies. Dessert was included and it was a nice homemade gelato."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
their Thursday dinner special
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"their Thursday dinner special - whole Main lobster with soup or salad, veggies and mashed potatoes, plus dessert - is unbeatable.
Make a reservation for an EARLY dinner."
Make a reservation for an EARLY dinner."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 8 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Suny our waiter was fabulous!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Suny our waiter was fabulous! My husband had a few appetizers which he loved and the chef made me a special vegan dish that was wonderful!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2005
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Review 9 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyable evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had dinner at Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille for my husbands 50th birthday. The food was wonderful and well as the service it was the perfect end to a perfect day. Thank you!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb Staff!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"LOVE this place. I an continually finding myself here. The food is great and the Staff are truly amazing and probably the main reason we keep going back. Thank you to the Manager, Rosemary, for all she does to make us feel like this is our second home - albeit a huge upgrade. ;)"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 11 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent food- fun spot!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"excellent food- fun spot! great service!!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 12 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have been multiple times
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been multiple times to Meritage and will continue to return. The calamari fritti were especially light and crisp. Salads are always fresh and nicely presented. Pasta is al dente as it should be. Bread and water service were efficient and friendly. Wine list is reasonably broad for a small restaurant, focused on local wines since it is in Sonoma."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent experience. We had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent experience. We had a 6:45 Saturday reservation and the host offers us a few different tables to choose from.i had the tasting diner featuring wild boar ribs and my wife had the hanger steak. All served hot and courteous. One service error, wrong app, promptly corrected with a smile.
Great time and wonderful food.
We will be back.."
Great time and wonderful food.
We will be back.."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disapppointed. I have been
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Disapppointed. I have been to the Meritage several times before, and always enjoyed the food very much. However, every dish my table ordered was very sub par. The service however was very good. The waiter comped us the corkage fee and gave my son a free dessert for his birthday. I will go back again and hope the food goes back to what it used to be."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2013
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Review 15 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food quality was not what
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food quality was not what you would expect for the price. We were offered a drink when we first sat down and were not asked again."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The waiter was nice and friendly,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The waiter was nice and friendly, however the bus guy kept trying to rush us and take our plates and hovered around the table waiting to remove anything. Overall, the restaurant really needs to improve the quality of the food. I would not recommend this restaurant with it being so close to other very good choices."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
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Review 17 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect but for the noise level
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was a Friday night. The only thing in an otherwise perfect experience was the noise level from customers, and we had to raise our voices pretty high to have a conversation. Dealing with acoustics would reduce the echoes but I don't think the owners feel the need for that because they get a lot of business as is; it's not a detractor for most people. Everything else was awesome - the food, service, ambiance, decor, etc."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was outstanding food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Service was outstanding food was geeat really enjoyed our dinner and drinks."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 19 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed our dinner. The music
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoyed our dinner. The music was a little loud, service great and the food was yummy"
Dined on 02/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good but not great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun middle of the road spot. Good food but not great food. Good drinks but not great drinks. Not so good wine list considering the wine area location. Very loud."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2003
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Review 21 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Crazy Loud
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was incredibly loud; we gave up on trying to have a conversation. We were two, and a goup of eight was seated after us. They were served first - we waited forever for our food. The waitperson was apologetic about the delays and offered a free dessert."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
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Review 22 for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a wonderful meal our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a wonderful meal our first time here. It was very noisy in the restaurant, especially at our table which was next to the bar.We could barely hear our waiter.
Next time I would want to be seated away from the bar."
Next time I would want to be seated away from the bar."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille
Based on the average of (32) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic