Meritage
French restaurant · Downtown
410 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102
Highlights
French brasserie: oysters, duck, fries, seasonal menu
French brasserie: oysters, duck, fries, seasonal menu
"A local bastion of fine French cuisine, Meritage has lovely views of downtown St. Paul’s charming red-brick square and the stately Landmark Center. Start with a half dozen oysters and a Champagne cocktail at the curved, Parisian-style bar — for dinner, order the moules frites or the half chicken with a beautifully crisped skin.Reservations are available via Resy." - Eater Staff
"Meritage, tucked into an elegant, glass-paned storefront in downtown St. Paul, might offer the most Parisian bar experience in the Cities. The crescent bar, typically staffed by a gentleman in a black vest and tie, serves champagne infused with an absinthe-soaked sugar cube, Provençals with elderflower, and a selection of French wines — not to mention oysters and other seafood from the raw bar. There are few better places to splurge. Reservations can be made on Resy." - Justine Jones
"Meritage is all you could ask of a French brasserie transported to downtown St. Paul. The crescent bar serves oysters and Parisian cocktails (think: an absinthe-soaked sugar cube dropped into a glass of Champagne). But if a full meal is in order, chef Russell Klein’s menu features a daily preparation of Au Bon Canard foie gras, and tray of escargot in an irresistible garlic butter parsley sauce. The Magret duck breast a l’orange is worth the price tag." - Eater Staff
"Meritage, tucked into an elegant, glass-paned storefront in downtown St. Paul, is one of the Cities’ most romantic dining destinations. More than anywhere else, it successfully emulates a Parisian dining ambiance. Sample oysters at the crescent bar; sip a glass of champagne infused with an absinthe-soaked sugar cube. Chef Russell Klein’s menu, which changes often, always features a seasonal preparation of Au Bon Canard foie gras. The Magret duck breast is worth the $46 price tag." - Eater Staff
"Meritage, just off of St. Paul’s brick-lined Landmark Plaza, has a distinctly Parisian feel, with its crescent oyster bar, bustling brasserie ambiance, and silver cones of pommes frites gracing every table. It’s the ultimate romantic dinner destination, and though chef Russell Klein’s five-course tasting menu ($110 per person; $60 for wine pairings; with foie gras and cheese add-ons) is a pretty flawless option, going a la carte is just as good: Think seared foie gras with blackberries and duck fat granola; escargot in an irresistible garlic butter sauce, made for sopping up with a hunk of baguette." - Eater Staff
