Mercer Kitchen
“The vibe in here is awesome – trendy but not too pretentious, loud but not too loud, and well-lit but not too dark or bright.”
“So if your around there, check it out and your not that far from the Apple Soho store either.”
“Also if you love any of the other Jean Georges restaurants or have even heard of Jean George, you will become an addict for sure!”
Mercer Kitchen
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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The food is great. The place is great also.
It was also nice that we got there a bit late to our table reservation and they still were able to accomodate us – it was a friday night and crowded- they were still nice.
Great service, great food.
Overall good experience
Mercer Kitchen is another one of those Soho haunts where you go to see and be seen. Thankfully, the food is pretty awesome too, and it's a great spot to impress a date with a fancy dinner. While the upstairs is more bar-oriented, downstairs is super chic, with low lighting, candles, and a modern rustic decor.
I've only ever been here late nights when the restaurant is nearly empty, but this has never detracted from our food or service. We always start with the tuna spring roll, which is lightly seared tuna in an eggroll wrapper, served with a really delicious soybean puree. It also comes with a super spicy sauce with a wasabi kick, which I avoid every time.
For mains, the salmon with corn pudding and cherry tomatoes in a light vinaigrette was especially tasty. It's a smallish portion, but super rich and perfectly cooked to medium. I've also had the steamed skate with sushi rice and broccoli, and while I didn't enjoy it as much as the salmon, it's a good light option.
I've never had dessert, but they have plenty of great drinks, including a really refreshing cucumber martini. The service is also always fantastic, albeit very formal. I'd definitely come back again for a special occasion, but they do participate in NYC's Restaurant Week if you want a 3 course meal without destroying your wallet!
Had a really nice brunch here this morning but I felt a little sore in the posterior afterwards. As someone who eats out constantly, I know quality and I'm always willing to pay for it. I also realize that sometimes ambience or location are going to add to the overall expense but again, as long as it's not egregious, I'm generally happy. Ordered a yogurt parfait with fresh fruit compote and granola. Now, I understand that I'm in Soho. I also understand that I'm sitting in a beautiful restaurant among equally beautiful people but $15 for literally 4 ounces of yogurt with some stuff on it is obscene. Same with the $19 piece of Burrata mozzarella, $19 waffle and $15 for a few very average muffins.
Manhattan is not without spectacular brunch locations. The vast majority offer either decent food at acceptable prices or excellent food at ridiculous prices. I'm not sure if the former quality at the latter price will be a compelling reason for me to return to Mercer Kitchen. Perhaps if it was the only game in town but clearly it's not and there are way better choices of where to spend your hard earned money.
Came here on a Friday night with a group of 5. The cocktail menu was interesting. I ordered a rhubarb concoction and either it wasn't made right or the flavors got lost in the making and did not match the description. We ordered the Salmon sashimi and the truffle fontina cheese pizza as apps. The salmon sashimi was tasty. The contrast in textures and temps were creative and exciting. Pizza was good too but I didn't taste much truffle.
As the main we all ordered the salmon entree except my husband ordered the fettuccine. Pasta was made fresh and so good. The salmon was a let down because the server described it as a savory dish; came with a small piece of salmon with a corn pudding that was so sweet. Not the least bit savory and not what I was in the mood for. Server was a bit of a novice. He didn't know much about the menu. He was pre-occupied with cleaning up the bar and going home. We were neglected as a table and had to get up to ask for them to take our order and get the check and pay. Overall the experience unfortunately outweighed the average food.
Cute, trendy restaurant in Soho that was hustlin' & bustlin' during the lunch rush on a Tuesday. We had a reservation for a party of 6, so I expected a better table than one by the bar and on a corner with heavy foot traffic to and from the kitchen. We were pretty crammed in there…
As for the food, I myself, ordered The Mercer Burger, which tasted great, was cooked properly (medium) and sat a top a metal riser to keep the bottom from becoming soggy, along with a side of fries. Really tasty, but definitely not worthy of a $24 price tag. Like seriously, get over yourself, it's a burger! To wash it down, I had the homemade ginger lime soda, which was crisp and refreshing. I took a bite of my friend's fish and chips and it was quite honestly the best I've ever had… the batter was super crispy and cooked to perfection. Definitely what I'd order the next time. Solid 3 stars.
Mercer Kitchen has been on my radar forever and I finally got to try it for dinner on a Monday. It had an impressive turnout for a weeknight, and our reservation was key. The interior downstairs is beautiful and trendy, with a long cocktail bar and raw bar prominently on display. For an appetizer we tried the salmon sashimi on crispy rice with chipotle mayo and ponzu: AMAZING. My mouth is watering just thinking about this dish… It's a nice departure from the usual tuna over crispy rice. For our mains my date got the Mercer Burger and loved it, and I had the Raw Tuna pizza. Worthy of note, the tuna pizza is covered in a wasabi "cheese" that is suuuper strong and will clear your sinuses in a shocking way! Beware of this if you're not a wasabi fan. It was really good though, once I adjusted to the heat. I also had the Strawberry Basil Collins, which was a perfectly balanced cocktail. Overall it was a great meal with an awesome waitress and I would return here for sure.
The service here has really gone downhill and our waiter did not say more than 5 words to us. Definitely never coming back.
It admittingly took me 2 years to finally get here, but I'm glad I finally made it happen. Located underneath the Mercer Hotel, Jean-Georges' upscale Mercer Kitchen remains one of the most hip, chic restaurants in SoHo. With exposed brick walls, wood plank ceilings, and industrial lighting fixtures, expect to sit aside of celebs and fellow New Yorkers at long, sleek communal tables. This is a definitely one of those establishments where you go to be seen during prime dinner hours.
While the atmosphere and vibe are a big part of what makes this place so special, the diversity of the menu is the icing on the cake. With a clear American influence, the dinner menu ranges from pizza, to burgers, to fettuccine, to red snapper and maine lobster. That said, the rigatoni with meatballs (and smoked chili ragu) is a personal favorite, while the Mercer burger remains a clear local favorite. That said, even with such a diverse menu, everything on the menu is exceptionally well made and beautifully presented. The cocktail menu is equally as diverse, with an awesome lineup of signature cocktails (the ginger margarita will spot on). Of course, being a Jean-Georges restaurant, the service is usually very hospitable and fast. Be sure to get a reservation for Thursday/Friday/Saturday night dinner as tables are highly coveted.
Most cocktails are priced in the $15 range, with the majority of entrees priced in the $25-40 range (note that most of the fish/meat dishes are big enough to be shared).
Be sure to check out the breakfast and lunch (served at the cafe upstairs) for a quick and more casual bite as well.