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Mercy Wine Bar Reviews List

Mercy Wine Bar

Our major focus is on wine, so the food at Mercy is smaller portions and meant to compliment the wine. Food and wine pairing is a key focus for us. Wines and food can taste very different when paired in different combinations. Our food is served in smaller portions called "Plates." We encourage you to try several different items and pair them with different wines. Many items are meant to be shared and passed around, more family style. The dining experience is much more European, where you try a few things in smaller portions with different wines. We'd be more than happy to help you through the selection process.
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71 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(71 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 71 reviews
5 stars
(38)
4 stars
(23)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • notable wine list(57)
  • romantic(44)
  • neighborhood gem(37)
  • fit for foodies(30)
  • special occasion(25)
  • vibrant bar scene(24)
Mercy Wine Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome Place

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I love this place!! Awesome food. Very romantic and also a great place for girls night."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very nice evening. Food was good, service was great and the atmosphere delightful. Great place to enjoy a lovely spring evening with friends."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Didn't really like the way

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Didn't really like the way they put us up stairs in sort of an out of the way area.... would have preferred the downstairs where all the activity was."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2010
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Review 4 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Though this would be a great

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Though this would be a great place try out and drink different wines, the food was bland. Neither my dish (the sundried tomato grilled chicken) or my fiance's dish (tortellini ) tasted like it had any seasoning. The Mac and truffle gratin was tasteless as well. We are not the type of people that add salt to food either, it was just bland. I really had hopes for this place and though I would go back for the wine list, I will not be going back for the food."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 5 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Lacking fast service

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I made reservations, which when we showed up, we were immediately seated. The only issue was after our water was brought as we were seated, no one came to ask for our order. I waited 15-20 minutes before I contacted the manager to advise him of the lack of service. I have never experienced this before at this restaurant. The frites and the truffles were good though."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 6 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great responsive staff, love

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great responsive staff, love their happy hour!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 7 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We love coming to Mercy.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We love coming to Mercy. The only reason it was good and not very good was due to the kitchen losing our "pate plate" ticket which took a while to arrive. Otherwise everything was great as usual."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 8 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love Mercy!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I love Mercy Wine Bar and the patio there makes me so happy! Food is delicious and service is superb."
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view
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Review 9 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We love this restaurant and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We love this restaurant and will be back soon. Always friendly staff with good recommendations and a great wine list."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I was looking for a late night

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was looking for a late night place to eat and this was a home run! We liked it so much we returned the following Sunday to hear the flamenco band that was playing. They have great food, an extensive wine list and the band was outstanding!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 11 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My mom was in town and I wanted

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My mom was in town and I wanted something new but nice to try. This place exceeded my expectations. Our waiter was top notch and gave great recommendations on the meal and wine selection. We started with a cheese plate which I enjoyed that you could mix and match to your liking with so many different types. The entrees were outstanding and dessert was so good. This seemed like a great place to eat dinner, grab a glass of wine or just dessert. There were lots of seating options for any of those. My mom and I had a nice lesiurely evening and never felt like we had to flag anyone down for anything. I will definitely stop by again."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 12 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great for Special Moments w/Friends

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Mercy has really become a go-to for special moments. Had a lovely, secluded happy hour with a girlfriend and both of our fiances! We were able to get a reserved couch area, flanked by gauzy curtains, and gave us just enough ambiance to make it an intimate, delightful time where we could talk and enjoy the moment. Thanks, Mercy! It was perfect!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had the BEST time. GREAT

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had the BEST time. GREAT food and oustanding service, Tong rocks!!!! The band was amazing. Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 14 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

This is a wine bar with food

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This is a wine bar with food available. My expectation was it was a restaurant. Our waiter was wearing a Tee Shirt and we had more than one that stopped by, which is confusing. They have an extensive wine list that is over priced in my opinion. I looked at wines that I purchase at other resturants thoughout the city and they seemed to be about 20% higher. I did notice the bar scene was very active, so I assume that is what they are about. I could see the patio being a good attraction during good weather, but in the evening you will have to deal with car headlights hitting you constantly. There are not many options in the area, but for my money, I might have dinner at MiPiaci and then perhaps drop by Mercy for a nightcap."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 15 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We stumbled across this from

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We stumbled across this from Open Table and what a pleasant, local surprise it was. Nestled in a "happening" center, it was a little challenging to find via GPS but well worth the hunt. Excellent seating on the balcony, more excellent service from the wait staff and most excellent surf & turf paired with the perfect red wine. Definitly a return date is in order."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

first time to go--will definitely

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"first time to go--will definitely be back!!! LOVED IT!!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2009
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Review 17 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Awesome first visit. Great

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Awesome first visit. Great music, food and wine..."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 18 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent all around!! Great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent all around!! Great wine and the food as well. Blackened ahi tuna as a starter and the four cheese pasta as an entree."
Dined on 02/24/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It's my new favorite place. Great for a date night but also for catching up with te girls. Great food and wonderful wine list."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good spot

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great wine list. Good food. Service was spotty as it was the last time wenwere there. Cool atmosphere but very loud."
Dined on 02/21/2013
 2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 21 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

This was the loudest place

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was the loudest place I have ever tried to eat and carry on a conversation in. I will not return unless I think there is a chance I can sit outside."
Dined on 02/21/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 22 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was good. Service was

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was good. Service was good. It was an enjoyable evening."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 23 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mercy Happy Hour

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Each month a group of us gals get together to try new places. We enjoyed happy hour with $5 glasses of wine. Our service was outstanding and the food was great. We will definitely be back again."
Dined on 02/13/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Disappointment averted per request

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"After arriving we were ushered to a small area that took us away from all the hoopla and ambience we were looking forward to because of the reviews. I was beginning to think because we used OPEN TABLE we were being slighted. We requested to be moved to the infamous couch seats that enticed us in the first place, From that point on we had a marvelous experience. Food, wine, service and ambience were right on point. I would recommend this for romantic couples only though. Not a place for young ones."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good change-of-pace for

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Very good change-of-pace for a lunch. Limited but tasty menu. Great Manhattan Clam Chowder. John was a very attentative waiter. Only us and one other couple at a recent lunch."
Dined on 02/07/2013
 2009
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 26 for Mercy Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This has become a regular

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This has become a regular girls nite out spot for my lovely group of women friends and I appreciate Mercy for accommodating us every month with great service, reasonable prices and separate checks!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mercy Wine Bar
Based on the average of (45) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic