Fun brunch spot! We love taking our friends here, and the unlimited champagne is hard to beat! You can also ask for different juices to mix in, which makes it even more fun. The food portions are a good size, and you can always take leftovers home to enjoy later. We especially love sitting outside when the weather is warm. The crab cakes are my favorite, so getting them with the Eggs Benedict is perfection! Service can be a little slower on the weekends since they get busy, but the staff does their best to make sure your glass is always filled and that you have everything you need. read more

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While service and atmosphere were great, the quality and taste of the food was subpar. I ordered a French onion tri trip dip and while the sandwich was large, it was lacking in taste. The slices of roast beef were too thick and hard to chew. We went with family and they were not satisfied with their meals either. My mother-in-laws potatoes were cold and tasted too strongly of chives. Everyone just left feeling very unsatisfied with their food, which was sad because this was a day to celebrate my grandmother-in-laws 102nd birthday! read more

Overall the food was good it was the service that was not well received from our group who met up for brunch. This is the email that I sent to them. After a few email exchanges they offered a certificate to come back. I told them that I don't think our friends would want to come back and declined the offer but I wanted to be clear that my issue is based on the service. Told her I was a former waitress and food reviewer, I received no response back. Dear Merchant Team, I wanted to share my experience from my visit this past Saturday with a party of four. It was our first time dining at Merchant, and while we enjoyed the brunch overall, I was disappointed with the portion size of the chicken fried steak. It was surprisingly small--about the size of my cell phone--which was not what we expected based on our previous experiences at other establishments. Additionally, the service during our visit was below expectations. It took approximately 30 minutes for our server to initially take our order, and we were not offered a full range of beverage options beyond champagne and cider. After informing the server that I do not drink alcohol and have an allergy to cider, there was no follow-up or alternative suggestion provided. We chose Merchant based on the fantastic reviews we read, so this experience was quite disappointing for us. Thank you for taking the time to review this feedback. read more

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We were looking for a place to meet some old friends in between Sac and Bay Area so found this spot in Yelp so thought we would check it out. On Friday around 5:30pm we were able to find parking out front on the street. You go in a side entrance which has a few outdoor tables and when you walk in, if you go right there is a bar area and left is the restaurant area. Looks like a place that families and older couples like to eat. We got there a little early so asked for a table for four. We were seated in about 5 minutes and while waiting for our friends ordered a drink. They offer beer, wine and cocktails. They have a large menu and have specials also. I ordered the Pear Collins and hubby had a beer. Once our friends arrived our waitress took our orders. We started with the Tequila Grilled Prawns and the World Famous Calamari. I ordered the Beet and Goat Cheese Salad and hubby had the Chicken Asiago Fettuccine. Our friend ordered the Pork Chop. The pork chop was huge and she said it was delicious. Hubby liked the pasta but although there was plenty of salad and beets, there was just a big glob of sour cream on top. Service was good and our waitress was very friendly and took good care of us. read more

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Merchant & Main Grill & Bar is a fun restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, yes right on Merchant Street near Main in historic downtown Vacaville. Five of us ate lunch outside and it probably was not the best choice in the hot sun. Service was amazing and they did their best moving umbrellas to keep us shaded. I was surprised that the menu was so varied. I expected bar food and this was much higher quality. We had raw Washington State oyster shots. We ordered more. Yum! The steamed Manila clams were also delicious and we finished all two pounds. M&M's World Famous Calamari quickly disappeared. I was craving lamb chops (I'm always craving them) and the Rosemary Marinated Lamb Chops were perfectly seasoned and grilled. Dad enjoyed his salad and Mahi Mahi taco. Draft Modelo beers were perfect for the heat. It was an enjoyable afternoon and the food and servers were excellent. M&M is definitely a local restaurant we will return to. read more

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We came here for lunch on a Monday and decided to sit outside amd enjoy the nice weather. Kayla, our server, was very courteous and helpful. We started off with the Chili's Lime Wings which was a great choice. The wings were nice size portions and great flavor. My NY Steak was delicious and she enjoyed her Chicken Marsala dish. And whoever was the bartender didn't skimp on our cocktails they were great. read more

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I've been coming to this place for decades however, today was super busy and there were only 2 waitresses so the wait was longer than usual (4 stars). The salmon special was a tad bit on the dry side (4 star rating). The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and inviting in the dining room area. There is also a bar area where you could sit and eat. I recommend this place if you're in the area. read more

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Whether you're look for to get a really nice dinner or just hang out at the bar for one of their weekly specials and drink, this is the restaurant/bar for you. Every time I visit I receive a warm welcome. This particular review is on their dish called Wharf City Pasta, Tosemary Marinated Lamb Chops, and Oyster Shooters (forgot the pic of the shooters). Basically, it was all amazing, the cream in the pasta was heavenly. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly and those mashed potatoes were not only fluffy but also perfectly seasoned. If you enjoy Oysters, these will melt in your mouth. They really open up the pallet and you can't wait to look forward for your meal. We chose to sit at the bar because we always have great conversations with the other patrons and it's nice to be able to order your drink and they come up really quick. Literally, my only real issue if any is that they don't have Bullet Rye or Orange bitters, I never asked if they had Luxardo cherry's, but if they did, I'm an Old Fashioned kind of lady. Especially if it is smoked with a nice orange rind and clear cubed ice. I'm just being extra though. Stop in and try all the drinks they have, they are devine. read more

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This was a nice lunch for four. The offer for Champagne is included and we all had Eggs Benedict. Nice quiet meal. i would return. read more

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Came here for brunch with some friends and I was so surprised with how affordable it was. The bottomless champagne, the portion sizes, all of it was amazing and affordable and a great deal. I had the classic eggs benedict and the potatoes and it was delicious! The ambiance was casual, and the service was fast! Would definitely come back. read more

I would give this place a high 3.5. Service was good, nothing spectacular . Did not have to wait long to be seated. Came during brunch on a Sunday. Did not think it was worth the 27.99 per person . We received a small plate of fruit and bite size pieces of muffins for four people. Champagne and apple cider were offered. I enjoyed my BLATT sandwich with hot crispy fries. My husband got the burger that was supposed to have bacon jam. We were not told until after that the menu has not been updated. But our server was nice enough to provide some bacon strips. Pickles and veggies on both sandwiches were fresh and delicious. It was a nice warm day so it was nice to sit outside on the patio under the shade. read more

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Local favorite spot! The ambiance relaxed and fun. It can be date night in the dining room or drinks and appetizers in the bar with friends. The prime rib is amazing and we always get the artichoke. The service is great and we have our favorites. read more

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. read more

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This may have been a one-off, but I'm not coming back to investigate. I ordered the NY Steak--the most expensive item on the menu--and it was completely inedible. The entire cut was riddled with gristle, so much so that I'm genuinely baffled it made it past the kitchen. By the time I finished "dissecting" it in search of a single edible bite, roughly 80% of the steak remained on my plate--now chopped into sad little pieces of gristle, plus a few bites I optimistically attempted and promptly spit into my napkin. Our waitress never checked on us to see how our food tasted and didn't so much as blink when she cleared what looked like a crime scene of a plate. Had anyone noticed or asked, I would've extended some grace. Instead, I paid, tipped politely, and decided I'd had my last visit. I opted not to post a picture of it - nobody wants to see chewed up gristle spit into a napkin. The whole experience totally turned my stomach. For the price and quality, this steak was a huge miss. Skip this place--Vacaville has plenty of better options. read more

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. read more

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Was brought here for my birthday brunch and may I say very good service. Very attentive and fast. Always keeping our drinks full. We did the champagne and ordered some juices. I got the Union Street Benedict, it was different but yet so yummy. And the potatoes, I was amazed at how crunchy they were. We went at a good time. Almost right at opening. I can tell they must get busy during the brunch menu because for the price.... It was all 10/10. read more

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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. read more

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There are changes to the menu. We noticed our go to items weren't on there: - Ribeye steak - Chicken Shirley - M&M Bruschetta Although they were replaced with other good options! read more

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A little pricey, but yummy food. brunch is my favorite. Great staff is very courteous and helpful.

The chicken was undercooked. They took it off my bill, but that is honestly one of the worst cooking mistakes you can make. Millions of people cook chicken everyday without issues. How are you going to have a job cooking and not know how to cook chicken? The restaurant is very dirty and old. I think this is the place you go when you just don't know any better. Our server was nice though and apologized. She can't help working is such dismal conditions. Thank you to our waitress for being the one positive in a horrible experience. It makes me sad our son's graduation is going to be remembered by this restaurant experience. read more

What's up with the year long bathroom remodel. Contractors must be milking it, wife went to use bathroom and some guy peeing everywhere in the "women's room' man has to use pets potty for how long already???? read more

I've been coming here since the mid 90's and the food and service never disappoint. If I had one wish, it would be that they bring back the Monterey chicken! Recently they removed the jalapeño popper dip and that was super disappointing. There are so many delicious options, removing a few fantastic menu items won't keep me from coming back. And of course the Jack Daniels bread pudding is a must have to end the meal! read more

Great little restaurant in downtown Vacaville. Wonderful ambiance and quiet. They have a lovely outdoor seating area which we sat in as it was a beautiful evening. We came on a Monday night and enjoyed their Martini Monday specials - they make great Martinis. For an appetizer they have a really delicious calamari - it's thicker than usual which I prefer. For dinner we each ordered a salad and both were very good with good amount of meats/chicken and lots of fresh vegetables. Definitely worth checking out if in Vacaville! read more

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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. read more

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Food was good but pricey! The server was nice and polite we didn't feel rushed and he amoral of our questions about the menu and made great recommendations. read more

The food is always good no matter what you get. Salads are my favorite, all of them. Service is always fast and efficient, they are always checking in on you, which I appreciate. read more

Overpriced for such mediocre food, screwed up take-out *twice* after ordering online. I suppose people come here for that middle class "Western" atmosphere. I don't blame the servers for the menu choices, but "Mexican rice" is not usually tasteless and mixed with chopped frozen vegetable, nor are well-made enchiladas so uninspiring. Don't remember the last time I came here (probably decades), but I won't be back now. read more

Loved the blackened chicken salad with avocado. Spicy chicken sandwich was really good Nice size portions Service was great. read more

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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. read more

I went to merchant and Maine on Mother's Day with my wife and kids and was told that I needed a reservation. I don't remember being asked for a reservation any other time of the year.. read more

The staff is so friendly and accommodating! They have great mid week specials but their Saturday /Sunday brunch is a must. The 49'er biscuit stack and eggs Benedict are our personal favorites on the menu. read more

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. read more

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I had the blackened tri tip. Sent it back it was so tough. I ordered medium but was well done. Our service was very slow. Asked for ice it took quite awhile to receive it. This was in a Friday at 6:00 pm and wasn't busy. Not sure what the problem was, but the service was below par. read more

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. read more

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Rodrigo provided some of the best quality customer service I have had in YEARS. He did everything right; making wonderful recommendations for dinner, very attentive to our needs, and delivered our drinks with flair. Rodrigo needs to be training others on what quality service looks like, and he definitely deserves a raise!!! The food is excellent, and I can't escape the Lemondrop or Raspberry Lemondrop! I always bring friends and family to this amazing gem in Vacaville! read more

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Easy to get seating on a Friday evening. Food was really good! Service was not the greatest unfortunately. Our server was kind, but was not able to stay on top of it or she just left us with no service intentionally to get us out...not realizing we were trying to order more? Then the staff turned on the fans above not only us but the table behind us and we were all like...that's them telling us to go! It was way before their closing time too so it did not make sense and because of it we didn't order more along with leaving the tip we would have! read more

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Great service and food. Our waitress, Jade was very tentative and friendly. The ambiance was chill and just relaxing. The prime rib Monday Special was cooked perfectly and just melted in your mouth. I highly recommend the steamed clams as well!!! Bread pudding and crème brûlée was also very tasty!!! Will definitely be back again !! read more

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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. read more

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A reservation was made more than a week prior. Our reservation for 11 was at 12 noon and we were told they were getting the table ready when we arrived on time. More than 20 minutes passed and I asked if the table was ready and it seems they forgot that it was ready. However they sat us in the BAR section and not in the dining area with 6 little tables put together in the corner (by side exit door) which barely fit us all and we had to get our own extra chairs. The waitress was friendly who was also working as the bartender. She did come by to refill our drinks. She was very busy. The bread(8 little bite size pieces) and some fruit finally came about 20 minutes after we ordered. We even had to ask for ketchup and a side of gravy for one of our orders. The chicken fried steak was flavorless which was a disappointment. The side door kept opening and we kept getting cold air. We've been here a few times before usually for dinner. I'm not sure if management has changed but our experience was disappointing. read more

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. read more