Headed back to Merchant with a crew of 7 lovely ladies. I have to tip my hat to the wait staff. They know their stuff! Ask them anything about their extensive drink menu or food menu and they know the answer! Seriously, they describe flavors, make recommendations, tell you where things are from etc. It's borderline insane!
They are also all about the guest! They were happy to make me a custom mocktail, not on the menu, just something crafted just for me. Talk about feeling like a queen! They also let another in our group swap out a dessert special for an appetizer instead. Our server brought extra bread to dip into the sauce the mussels were steamed in. First class, 5 star service!
The food is also amazing! I sampled the perfectly seasoned fries, ooey gooey cheese curds, and couldn't pass up the warm olives again. My steak frites entree was amazing and cooked to perfection. Perfect crust on the peppery steak. Served with amazingly seasoned fries and a bed of lightly dressed greens. I sampled the date night fish which was also delicious and the perfectly citrusy mussels. That sauce... Oh that sauce! I understand why my friend ordered extra bread, it's drinkable!
Merchant is just one of those places that does everything right! Thank you to merchant and our stellar server for an exceptional meal!