Merchant & Main Grill & Bar

Decent place with old vibes. My burger was ok, veggies were fresh, pickle was decent, French fries were amazing. My wife’s salmon was average, the asparagus was cooked well but lacked luster, potatoes that came with this entree were really good.

Me and my class of 1983 crew visited Merchant and Main Mothers Day weekend. For some reason, this place does not take reservations, which I found ridiculous considering how busy it was every where. That being said, we waited a significantly long time to be seated which did not sit well with us. Our waiter was nice and made sure our glasses stayed full of champagne , however my steak and eggs was not what I expected. I will not be ordering that again....ever. Overall, my crew and I enjoyed celebrating Mothers Day weekend together and that's what mattered the most.

Great spot, great service, everything we ordered was spot on. Really enjoyed the fried zucchini appetizer special with the sweet Jalapeno dip. My spicy chicken sandwich was huge and extremely tasty! Everything was great!

This place is such a great time. Me and some coworkers went to this place for brunch for someone’s birthday and had a wonderful time. The 27.99 Brunch special they have is the best freaking brunch I have ever had. It is any entree with all you can drink Champagne while you dine. They also bring out a little fruit tray with crackers and cheese as an appetizer. This is actually my 2nd time there and would definitely recommend to all my friends and family.

Great food! Service was okay and atmosphere is okay too. If you do a particular brunch special you’ll get your food and bottomless champagne. The cost is kinda expensive though. For me and my wife to have the bottomless champagne and a meal each, we spent $75! We definitely plan to return, but only for super special occasions. However if you’re looking for a new breakfast or bunch restaurant you will not be disappointed here!

The GEM of Vacaville. Merchant and Main is a Vacaville institution. We've been going to M&M for decades. Bottomless champagne, Sunday brunch, and football is a ritual. I am biased, tho. I love this place, the food and its people. Great people and consistant. Had my birthday's, wedding reception, and my anniversaries here!

Great local spot. Was going through Vacaville on our way to Tahoe. Family who live in the area recommended this gem. We stopped by on the weekend and enjoyed the brunch menu. It is a set menu price with multiple items to choose from and includes mimosas. They start every table with fruit and coffee cake. We had the salmon, the california eggs benedict and the 49’er fried chicken biscuit stack. Recommend asking for extra gravy. Service is great and seating both inside and outside.

I like the fish and chips, crispy and tender inside. The calamari is good too crispy in the outside and tender inside. The only downside is the server she is nice and attentive to our table but she keep forgetting our beers🤷🏻‍♀️ we will come and give it a try again.

Came in for a Sunday brunch with a friend and the restaurant was a bit busy. We waited about 20 minutes for a table for 2, and were seated near the window that faces the Main Street. Definitely a cute spot with good lighting for photos. The staff were very attentive and verified quite a few times if we needed anything else. We both ordered from the brunch menu and our plate of fruit and bread was presented immediately. Although the fruit and bread feels like it could have been store bought, it was a nice addition to the brunch. Our champagne was also very good, and we both got about 3 or 4 refills each. Smaller glasses, but it was enough to satisfy us both. I ordered a seasonal scramble and it was pretty good. The potatoes were delicious and I feel like it was as a pretty good portion. We also split a warm toffee butter cake for dessert, and it was also really good. I would probably lay off on the whipped cream, but the warm cake with the sweet strawberries was heavenly. About $28 for brunch, plus $5 for half of the dessert, then a tip gave me a total of around $40. Considering the plate of fruit and bread could be considered an included appetizer, and the champagne was free refills, plus a dessert, I would consider this place a solid brunch place to consider.

Overall I think this place is okay. We came here as we had a gift card on the weekend and the hostess wasn't great at explaining they it was a very fixed menu with a single set price. By the time we waited and got seated we were committed and didn't want to find another place due to timing. The waitress was really nice and did a much better job at explaining and we just rolled with it. Overall the experience was nice, but starting off with bad communication slightly dampened things. We weren't drinking so it wasn't really worth it for us. If you're going for bottomless mimosas it would be a good deal. The outdoor patio was nice and they allow dogs.

My last visit this past weekend was another one for the books. My uncle and I shared a few things, but the Macho Nachos and M&M Salad absolutely stole the show. The tri-tip dip was tasty too--though I think I would've loved it even more with thinner cuts of meat. This place has been a staple in my family for years, and it's a must every time I'm in town. The service is always quick, the vibe is that cozy, old-school diner charm, and the menu? Massive. Something for everyone. We'll be back--again and again.

During a recent visit to downtown Vacaville, my friends and I were browsing Yelp for lunch spots when a local recommended we check out Merchant & Main Grill & Bar down the street from where we were hanging out. When we stopped by on a Saturday afternoon, the place was pretty quiet, and our group of six was seated within a few minutes. The menu here is unlike anything I've seen before. Instead of listing individual prices for each item, there's just one price at the top of the menu: $27.99. That price includes your choice of an entree, a seasonal fruit plate with slices of pound cake to share at the table, and most notably -- bottomless champagne or apple cider. You're free to switch between the two at any time, or skip them entirely if neither sounds appealing. Some entrees definitely feel like a better deal than others. For example, a steak and eggs plate with three eggs would typically cost more than a veggie omelet at most restaurants, so the flat pricing adds a bit of strategy to your order. I went with the loco moco, while my wife ordered the steak and eggs. My eggs were cooked perfectly to order (over medium), and the burger patty had good seasoning. Unfortunately, the dish fell short when it came to the gravy and rice. The gravy tasted like a generic brown sauce--something straight out of a McCormick brown gravy packet, and the rice had the appearance of fried rice, with bits of frozen vegetables mixed in, but the texture was more like a pilaf. I wouldn't order it again. On the other hand, my wife's tri-tip was cooked nicely to a medium rare and was far more enjoyable than my dish. My only minor critique would be that the steak could've used just a touch more salt. Service throughout our meal was excellent. Our server was consistently attentive: any time our coupe glasses were empty, they were quickly refilled with champagne. I'd definitely consider dining at Merchant & Main again, but next time, I'll be more selective with my entree.

Very unique dining experience. Interesting decor. Our server was very helpful and proficient. The food and drinks were delicious. Highly recommend the wings and pretzel for apps.

2/5 Food was okay. Ordered the pomegranate mojito and tasted like cough syrup. Our server was okay I guess. I have had better service at other restaurants. We had to constantly remind our server of missing items. I don't think I'll return back. Side note.. we visited on a Thursday around 130pm. Place was not extremely busy. Anyways, just won't return.

Had a lovely Saturday brunch with a friend. plenty of street or lot parking in the cutest area of downtown Vacaville. The restaurant has a bar area and separate main dining area. My friend and I sat in the main dining area, which had a lovely mirror on one wall showcasing local pride. For a set price (currently $28.00) you can choose one entrée, which comes with fruit, muffins, and either champagne or nonalcoholic sparkling apple cider. I enjoyed a massive burrito with chorizo, eggs, cheese and an enchilada sauce on top. I asked for my potatoes on the side instead of inside the burrito because I like to keep it crispy. Yummy. My friend enjoyed the crabcakes . Friendly service, attentive, waiters. I'll definitely come back on my next trip.

I love this place for holidays. The st paddy's day is definitely my favorite. Thanksgiving would be second. The rest of the year is hit or miss on the perm menu but the specials are usually good. The servers are always polite and we have never waited long.

We had a great experience tonight. Went early for the prime rib and I am so glad we did!! We started with the calamari, and I have to say it was absolutely excellent. It was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be ordering that again. The prime rib was perfectly cooked and delicious. My only complaint would be timing. The prime rib and our salad came at the same time and we were still enjoying our appetizer. Next time I come, I will ask for better timing. The baked potato wasn't that good and tasted like it had been sitting around for awhile. We ordered the butter toffee cake which was excellent. Service was lovely by Lili. She was very attentive! I will be back for sure.

For a Vacaville restaurant, this place is pretty decent. The food was decently priced and affordable. The Bloody Mary was tasty and the Beach Side Omelet was delicious. I will visit again.

I went here to meet up with some friends. Very cozy and busy restaurant and bar. The seating that I could observe was mostly booths which sat up to six persons but four comfortably. During the warmer evenings, you could opt for seating on their patio. I ordered their largest cut of prime rib, lol, 14 ounces, really, that's like an appetizer, I feel that prime rib should be a minimum starting point of 16 ounces, but that's me, I really would prefer 32 ounces. Their prime rib was okay, pedestrian, but not my best. I prefer the standard way of making prime rib by using coarse rock salt on the outside for a crust, the baked potato could have used the same treatment. The horseradish was less than stellar, it had little bite. The ceasar salad needed real anchovies as well as the mashed anchovies in the dressing. The server was overly attentive but lacked the ability to sense when something was needed instead of constantly asking if everything was okay, like the bread being replenished without asking or refilling the water and even asking if another adult beverage needed to be ordered or if more au jus was needed. A very nice place but the food was sorely lacking.

We always use Merchant and Main as our go to when friends come from out of town or for birthdays etc What a disappointment! The drinks were great, as always. Our server Rodrigo was perfect!. I ordered filet mignon and our friend ordered the ribeye. Both were not edible. they were tough and we couldn't cut them with a steak. Most of mine stayed on the plate. Our friend being polite dealt with it. I'm not sure where the meat is from but we won't be coming again .

The drinks were mediocre at best. I ordered some sort of martini mangonada and it was nothing close to it. The server was not attentive. My order was supposed to come with bread and when I asked for the bread I was told it was still in the oven. Well that bread may have burnt in the oven because it never made it to the table. I ordered the pork chop and I would say that it was the only thing that rated this restaurant a 2. I have heard people rave about this place and I hope my experience was just a fluke. Lowkey felt like I was begging for service.

We had heard so much about this restaurant that we decided to make time to enjoy it. The food was good for my wife by when mine came, it didn't look like cheese curds as in the menu. It covered my entire plate of pot roast and mashed potatoes. When trying to remove the top layer of melted cheese I found a second layer of cheese in the middle of the potatoes, which had my roast already mixed into them. Here is a picture of the amount of cheese that I was finally able to pull off the entree.

Went to Merchant and Main last night to celebrate our anniversary. Our waitress was kind, efficient and professional. The food continues to be some of the best quality in Vacaville. My husband and I shared an order of poutine, which is a must at this rerestaurant. We never order appetizers anywhere else. We even bought an order of poutine to take home to our sons, which they gratefully immediately devoured. We both had the beef tips with mashed potatoes and veggies, which is a March special. Everything was cooked perfectly with incredible flavor. We always enjoy the quiet, peaceful ambiance of this classic restaurant. We continue to highly recommend this Vacaville staple.

I used to frequent M&M. I considered myself a real patron. I would sit at the bar every night grab dinner and a drink specials were great food was always consistent. And then about a decade or so ago it just started to fall off. I haven't heard a good thing since I will say I do miss the time and the atmosphere, but like all good things they never last they shift somewhere else. I was thinking about giving it a tribe, but all the recent reviews are telling me maybe wait another decade.

A friend & I wanted a nice dinner with outside seating as we were both traveling with dogs ,so wanted to keep an eye on our cars. We each ordered one of the specials. She had the King Salmon and said it was amazing. I had the tri-tip with teriyaki glaze. The filet was perfectly medium rare and tender. For desert I had the peach crisp, and she did bread pudding.Our waitress was helpful and fun. This is a great place to enjoy an excellent meal, and I recommend it highly. I know I will go back next time I am in Vacaville.

Love the brunch menu! Bottomless champagne (orange juice is extra, not a huge fan of that) when they have their oysters they are amazing as well!

Came here with my mom for a weekday lunch date because we were both craving pasta. We've been to brunch here before and loved it so wanted to try their all day menu this time. Because it was a weekday, it wasn't as busy as the weekends. We were thinking we wouldn't have a long waiting period but unfortunately we did. We were seated to our table immediately and given menus. We looked at the menu for a good 5 minutes and already knew what we wanted. It took another 15-20 minutes for our server to greet us and take our orders. Our food however did come out fairly quick but the server did forget my mom's side dish so my mom had to ask again. My mom ordered the Tortellini & Prawns pasta and loved it! I ordered the Chicken Asiago Fettuccine and had high expectations because I love Fettucine but unfortunately for my dish, the chicken to pasta ratio was off. I had so much leftover chicken bits after eating all of the pasta. Overall, I think I'd prefer to go here on the weekends for their brunch menu rather than their all day menu. But if I do end up coming here again for their all day menu, I'll probably order something different that's not pasta.

SUNDAY BRUNCH IS A RIPOFF! It's $28 per person for brunch - YOU WILL NOT GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH. IT DOES NOT INCLUDE COFFEE or orange juice or toast. It includes champagne or apple cider and a side of bread/fruit. And the fruit/bread plate is not good. No one touched it. Everything is extra including when we asked for more gravy on the chicken fried steak- they barely give us any on the actual meal so then they charge $3 for a tiny bowl of extra gravy? They charge a dollar for three shot glasses worth of OJ to add to your champagne - because this is a champagne brunch not a mimosa brunch. And those three shots are for the table, not just you. The champagne glasses are teeny tiny so you have to hound the waitress if you're trying to get your money's worth. No matter what you order for brunch you won't get close to anything worth $28 a plate. The food is fine but nothing special. Eggs Benedict and a tiny glass of champagne is not worth $28. We felt like we got taken advantage of when the bill came. All the "extra" charges added - for the shots of OJ, a really small cup of coffee, and "extra" gravy. Both medium rare steak and eggs at the table were overdone - barely pink in the center. Save your money and your time and skip this place.

Food portions have decreased and prices have increased over the last 5-7 years. Tried the chorizo Benedict at brunch and it was dry and lacked flavor. Was supposed to come on a jalapeño cheese biscuit - was just a plain biscuit that was pretty dry. There wasn't a lot of the chipotle hollandaise to make up for it either. As always servers are friendly, just might not come for brunch anymore.

We walked in yesterday for brunch and it was our first time there. We were so amazed at the wonderful service and food! We will definitely be going back for dinner soon! Thank you to everyone for making our brunch fantastic!

The food is meh. It feels like the Mel's Diner of Dinner... The service was great and attentive but the food was just unexciting and basic. I thought the chicken Asiago Alfredo would be a safe and predictable dish but it felt like they kept trying to add things to it to make it better but it feels like it made it worse. Alfredo is a classic for a reason but this feels like it takes away from a good basic Alfredo. The calamari strips were good but just a deep fried fish stick. If you're looking for a good food spot, it is hard to find in vacaville but this isn't it. I think most people that come here have been coming for years and feel that it's nostalgic and come back for that. The ambiance feels like an old library and has paintings of vacaville on it.

Service was good, not great, not bad....but the food was awful. I hate leaving bad reviews but geez....had the calamari it only tasted like salt literally bagging it up for the pups. Ambiance is pretty, but I wanted good food lol. I wouldn't not try this again, but I wouldn't recommend it as well. Wish them the best.

Stopped by for lunch for the first time. They were busy and seemed short staffed but they were trying very hard and very pleasant. Had a really good big burger!

Got brunch with the girls since one of us was visiting from out of town. It was a great atmosphere for us to sit down and catch up. We had pastries brought to us and were offered mimosas but politely declined. I would say the food was what I expect for a Vacaville brunch spot and is better than others options in town. The interior is clean and rustic which is fitting for the area. Parking was easy to find and because the restaurant is centrally located it is nice to go for a walk and take a look around downtown after eating. Thank you !

The ambiance was very nice, this place is a great location. The services was on point the waitress kept our drinks filled and made sure we were satisfied. My only issue was that the meal I had, 49'ers fried Chicken biscuit was kind of bland, missing seasonings.

I have frequented Merchant and Main for over 13 years and have posted reviews in the past but today's meal I had to share. Bayside Penne Pasta ~ featuring lobster, prawns, sea scallops & clams in lemon caper mushroom cream sauce, topped with parmesan cheese, served with garlic bread. These were not little pieces of lobster! It was delicious and enough that I have leftovers. The food is complimented by the great service and welcoming atmosphere.

Such a quaint little spot with great decor. Good options are nice - chicken, beef, pork and tasty salad varieties. Our waitress Erin was sweet and attentive. I ordered a spinach salad and pomegranate. Yummy!

We went here with friends the other night for dinner. The girls had martinis which they said were very good and on the strong side (a good thing). All of us had the oyster shooters for appetizers - tasty. My wife had the lamb (a little fatty) but cooked to perfection. I had the prawns and pasta in a cream sauce - good portions and quite filling. Staff was pleasant and helpful. It was a weeknight, so we had no problem getting seating without a reservation. Still over a $100 for two of us including tip.

Quite honestly some of the worst food I've ever had at a restaurant. Words cannot describe how awful the meal we had here was. My husband had the french onion tri tip sandwich - thick, chewy cuts of meat, undercooked onions slapped between toasted bread. Unsatisfactory to say the least. I made the mistake of ordering their February "special", the Monterey chicken. A slab of unseasoned chicken covered in some odd, room temperature white gravy. The accompanying vegetables were fine, but criminally under-seasoned and like the gravy, room temperature. The side of garlic mashed potatoes was basically cold and tasted just as bland as the rest. I ate about half before it made me feel sick. Truthfully, the only saving grace this place had to offer was the service. I wish I had gotten our waitress's name, as she did a fantastic job taking care of our table. We will not be returning. It's a shame, considering the fact that this place is lauded as a staple of Vacaville.

Fabulous restaurant! We stopped in for lunch on our way home from the Bay. The hostess and server were both very pleasant. The restaurant is roomy and comfortable. The outdoor seating looks nice, but it was just too hot for us on the day we visited. I chose the French Onion Tri Tip Dip with fries and what an excellent choice it was! So much flavor packed inside and the fries were perfectly crisp! I also had some potato skins that were also cooked to perfection! The bread and butter are a great snack before your meal - very tasty and easy to fill up on! Will certainly be back if I'm in the area again.

Husband brought me here and it didn't disappointed. The bread was delicious and they had a good variety of salads to choose from. I got the m&m 49er chicken salad and it was so good. They also had a yummy dessert menu but I had to pass on it because I was full :( looks like I have to go back for dessert haha.

Food was amazing! Finished our plates; service was great and fast. Place had fun energy. 10/10 recommend!!

Great Happy Hour! Appetizers are great. Baked Brie is awesome. Nachos are always a must. Grilled artichoke is great. Super cool setting, sort of a steakhouse feel. Great for big parties. Staff and bartenders are always great. Cocktails are made with love and heavy handed! Plenty of parking. Prices are very reasonable.

Food: Lunch was disappointing. I adore brunch (lemon ricotta pancakes and other specials.) Flavors were a bit bland. Caesar salad was watery, do not recommend. Other items weren't bad, just not the best. Service: Nice ladies who check in often and keep the glasses filled. Ambiance: Quiet Friday afternoon, warm and slightly rustic. Price: $11.50 Caesar salad $12 Chicken tenders (App) $20 Calamari plate $20 Salmon melt Try the brunch specials on a weekend! The food is better in my opinion. :)

Merchan & Main resturant is the best high quality food a resturant Can offer. Consistently delicious, always fresh. When you go back You know it will taste just as it did The last time you ate there. Hats off to Merchant & Main for continuing to serve the best food As slways.

I've been to M&M many times for lunch, brunch and dinner. Unfortunately, tonight was a huge disappointment. We arrived at about 5:30 for dinner on a Monday night with lots of open tables,. We were told we'd need to wait to be seated because the kitchen was running about 15 minutes behind...what?? We sat in their waiting area for 15 minutes watching servers run out food from a sparsely staffed kitchen before leaving for another restaurant in town. Staffing and an unfortunate management decision will likely keep us from going back.

Came here for lunch. Our table shared chicken wings for appetizer. It was fried and not seasoned flavor. Nothing special. Husband got the penne pasta which he enjoyed. I ordered the garlic chicken fettucine. Did nit taste any garlic and they also skimp on the chicken. Little cubed up pieces of chicken. Pasta had some greens, olive, cheese, & tomatoes on it. There was not any flavor to the pasta. It was bland with some pasta water runny on the bottom of the pasta. I wish I could come back and get my money back. I felt this first time dining there was not worth it.

Hands down the best spot in vacaville for the best food I love the place and I would say it's become my favorite spot

this place is hit and miss. the food is always good, but sometimes the service isnt great. i had a 1 star visit but i also had a 5 star visit . both times was on a satuday about noon so im not sure why the huge dip in service

Enjoyed coming here. Everything is very well put together. The plates and utensils they use help with the upscale feel. First of our server was super nice and attentive. Answered our questions well. And was on top of refills. My group got three dishes and split it all. Across the board we wish the temperature on our food hotter. But it was passable. The sourdough French toast had a really great texture. And flavor. The Benedict had a well executed hollandaise sauce. The eggs were lacking flavor honestly, and I would've personally preferred if the chorizo had bigger chunks instead of mostly crumbles. But the chorizo was delicious. The chicken and biscuits were good. None of it was exceptional BESIDES the gravy. The gravy was very well execy.

We came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning, the service was great, our waitress was excellent! She was super busy but made sure to check on us regularly! We all ordered our breakfast, I went for biscuits and gravy, which is a favorite to make, so I don't know why I decided to try it- but I did. The biscuit was a bit dry, I wasn't a big fan, the gravy was just meh. The potatoes were frozen and then cooked- they did have good flavor which I was grateful for. My bacon wasn't very cooked, the edges were ok but it was flimsy... but my dad who was with us had his cooked perfectly crisp. He grabbed one of mine and said was completely different than his. He ordered the pancakes and both were slightly burnt which was disappointing. We came during the champagne breakfast, so we had a few glasses of champagne, and the fruit try.. the chocolate bread was super dry, I just took one small bite and decided it wasn't worth the calories! Two of us had the champagne, the rest of the table didn't, and the two of us who did ended up sicker than could be... I'm guessing it was champagne but I suppose it could have been the bacon since we both had it.. but we both felt terrible several hours later. I don't think I'll be back for breakfast but will try again at some point for dinner. I have enjoyed this place in the past.. fingers crossed it was just an off day.

Merchant & Main in Vacaville serves up a delightful Weekend Brunch that's perfect for any special occasion. The cozy, well-decorated spot offers standout service--servers refill champagne glasses with gusto. Dishes like the Swiss cheese and bacon omelet shine, while the ABC omelet (avocado, bacon, cheddar) could use more zest. Favorites like salmon and chicken fried steak impress, paired with spicy cubed potatoes and a shareable pastry-fruit platter. At $27.99 pp, it's reasonable for the quality and vibe. Noise can be a drawback, but the food and friendly staff make it a brunch worth trying.

We came here for a brunch on Sunday with all you can drink mimosa. It's our first time here celebrating my girlfriend's birthday. We waited about 45 minutes since we have a big party . Very accommodating, friendly staff. The food was delicious perfectly cooked and flavorful. We enjoyed everyone's company . And my friend have a courtesy ice cream for her birthday. The place a bit crowded but plenty of seating outside .

I have only ever been here for their bottomless mimosa brunches which are awesome! They never let your glass go empty. Anyways, today we went for their happy hour which is not advertised on their website. Almost all appetizers are like 50% off and a few bucks off beer, wine, and well drinks. Stay away from the well drinks but you can't go wrong with discounted apps and beers! We ordered nachos, loaded fries, chicken strips, and calamari. Everything came out quickly and piping hot. Food was average and service was attentive and nice but like I said- can't beat the price point for happy hour!

LOVE Ary at the bar and LOVE when Allison is our server... We come usually twice a month or in the summer like once a week... Love it here

We came here on a Sunday around 11am - there was a 30 minute wait and you're not allowed to make reservations. There's tons of free parking (street & lot.) It's a pretty cute spot with seating indoors & outdoors - great for any size party. This place is loud as hell for brunch time tho lol bottomless champagne, OK?!? ⁣ Brunch is $24.99 per person (recent price increase, boo, but understandable). This comes with fruit & pastries, unlimited champagne or apple cider (juice for mimosa +$1), and your selected brunch entree. We ordered the Steak & Eggs (Rating: 4/5) and the Cajun Benedict (Rating: 3/5). The service is always okay - nothing special. They really focus on getting your champagne topped off and forget anything else you ask for lol But overall, it's a pretty good time and a great deal for your weekend brunch!

Pretty cool happy hour dinner . Lots of movement today (I think a GM was auditing) I recommend going around 3pm- they're actually open and there's not a lot of people for safety concerns. Our attendee was ok, didn't hang around much & seemed pretty busy. Lord of happy hour , special and weekly options. Recommend a "well" drink for alcohol & the HH menu includes most appetizers as shaves off a few dollars Highly recommend the lamb chops (well seasoned, cones medium well), & the fried oysters (comes with 3 & they're huge) Honestly the real highlight is Brunch! I love the moco loco and Eggs Benedict COVID tips: - not sure about their policy but no one employee or patron wore masks