Meridian is a beautiful restaurant! We went on a Wednesday, so we were able to acquire 3 seats at the bar, woohoo! I believe our bartenders name was Doug and Doug was fantastic. Every cocktail was delicious and consistent. The drinks on the happy hour cocktail list were top tier drinks! Today was the first day of the new menu and the chef and kitchen brought their A game! I was extremely impressed with the Thai flat flatbread, chef kiss! The Cubano sandwich was perfectly executed and the group's favorite! Kitchens notoriously overcook chicken, but not here, the Puerto Rican skewers with coconut mango sauce was tender, aromatic with layers of flavor. The chef was mingling with patrons and came over to say hi, which is fairly common in finer restaurants. Hi, we're Bryan and Jo and I believe we're your new regulars! read more

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Great place in downtown Centerville! I had no idea they were there, but I'm glad we found them. Inside is beautiful and decorated nicely. It looks like a great date night or girls night out place for sure. Our waitress, Chelsea, was phenomenal all night. We loved their seasonal cocktail selection. The Naughty Nutcracker was yummy. Food came out quickly. Everything we had was delicious. Their menu items were fun, such as the fry flight or the deviled egg flight. There were a lot of great choices in the small plates as well as the signature items. We really enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to go back. read more

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Walking in, it was evident this is more of a bar. There was only one real dinning table and they failed to seat the six of us at it (& we made reservations). They knew we were coming. They seated all 6 of us at two, small, round tables pushed together. We were served luke warm water with no ice. We had to request cocktail napkins. They were not provided with our drinks. Condensation was all over the tables. My wife had a nice heavy pour, me not so much. We looked over the menu on line, and were planning on ordering appetizers. We changed our mind based on the size of the tiny tables they sat us at. All three of us guys ordered the Cubano. It wasn't listed and it is not standard to put Mayo on a Cuban. Also, there was very little meat on all of our sandwiches. It looked like they ran out and were trying to stretch it to feed us. Oh and the fries, the fries, were more like potato sticks. Under cut and over cooked. The waitress ask if we wanted "Ranch, Ketchup or Aoli". My wife ordered Ranch. It was Dill Pickle Ranch, which the waitress failed to mention the first time. It tasted like tartar sauce. So the she got the Aoli, also not mentioned, it was garlic aoli. It still didn't help those awful fries. The manager did reimburse us all for the fries. My wife ordered the Pablano Steak Burger. Instead of a pepper, Onion Rings were on it. In this case it was okay. But the waitress should have been informed and sent out to question if that was alright. Lets say there was a food allergy or sensativity. It just wasn't handled right. Now, the other ladies ordered the Puerto Rican Glazed Chicken Skewers. Both commented the rice was cold and the portion of chicken was minimal. For us all, it was a fail. read more

We wanted a light dinner, so decided to finally check out Meridien, since we had heard they specialize in small plates. The restaurant is bright with what I would describe as upscale retro furniture. Our server was cheerful and did an excellent job answering any questions and checking in on us. Unfortunately, she did have the job of letting us know that one out of a few specials was unavailable and two out of three desserts were unavailable as well. Early on a Saturday evening, that shouldn't happen. To start, we split their flight of french fries, which was a quite large serving of your choice of 3 flavors. We liked the lemon parmesan the best of the three we ordered, The rosemary & sea salt and the sage were indistinguishable, the could have used more herbs on both. We also got the black & bleu tenderloin crostini which was very tasty. read more

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Great space and ambiance with friendly service. Cocktails were good, Espresso Martini was excellent. Not a drink I typically order, but our server recommended and it lived up to the hype. We also snacked on a flatbread, but food was just so-so. Would be back for drinks. read more

Had a great eggplant and mozzarella cheese sandwich awhile back. Then recently l had the worst excuse for a charcuterie board I had ever had. It was small and didn't seem very fresh or tasty. read more

Wonderful food and atmosphere!! Server recommended mocktails and they were good too! Nice place to go for small plates but it can end up being pricey in the long run. Will be back for special occasions. read more

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We just had our second visit to Meridien. It was even better than the first. It's just a great place to have a few cocktails and small plates. The service is great as well. We shared the grilled Caesar, eggplant dip, chicken tenders, lemon Parmesan fries and dessert. All of it was good. The eggplant dip was fantastic. The baklava cheese cake was the best cheese cake I have ever eaten. Meridien is such a great addition to uptown. read more

Cocktails are super fun, unique and delicious. Perfect atmosphere for girls night...grab a glass of wine or a fragrant pretty drink and split a small plate. This is great for an after dinner nightcap on date night read more

Occasionally I like to take late night drives here and there in the greater Cincinnati area, and I decided to drive from Cincinnati up to South Dayton, which was my old stomping grounds, and I ended up at Meridien in Centerville. This cocktail bar was definitely somewhat quaint, and a little bit brighter inside than what we expected. The lights weren't bright, but they weren't dim either; rather the type of lights that they turn on when it's the last call for alcohol at the end of the night. You know what I mean? I didn't like the decor. Wasn't feeling it. My lady friend really liked it though. No man should be so persnickety about decor, I guess! However, at 11pm (they close at midnight) it seemed to have a moderate crowd there. They were kinda loud too. There wasn't much on the menu as far as food is concerned, but I did get a couple of small plates: classic BBQ wings and barbecue chicken flatbread. The wings were crispy and delicious. Flat Bread was bigger than I expected (like an 10 inch pizza), and it was also pretty darn good! To drink, my guest had a Martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. Hmmm...she loved it, remarking that it made her feel like a "grown assed woman!". Oookaaay. LOL I had the House Sangria and it seemed a tad watered down. (Sad face). Meridien got great reviews on Yelp. I'll have to come again during the day. read more

First time to see Meridien, I really like the vibe of the place, low key retro look with vintage seating. Cocktails are their specialty and my old fashion was very well made. We tried the flight of fries which was fun. Lemon Parmesan fries were the favorite, we had a hard time determining which was rosemary and which was sage. The filet crostini was very good and i would recommend it. I had a couple oysters which had a nice chili oil dipping sauce. Overall a fun place and a nice addition to South of town. read more

Meridien - Filet crostini - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Centerville, Ohio

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Such a great place to go for tapas. The Brussels sprout flat bread and charred Caesar salad were the stand outs for me. Espresso martinis are decent. Definitely a great place for drinks, either date night or night with friends. The decor transports you into a chic, modern, maximalist city environment. read more

Loved our visit to The Meridien in Centerville! Cozy atmosphere with soft lighting (but not too dark to read the menu) and super comfortable seating. Our server was fantastic--friendly and attentive without hovering. Live acoustic music added a nice touch to the evening. We started with seasonal cocktails (espresso martini + gin/basil = delicious), then shared fresh oysters and lemon ricotta crostini. The mains--steak frites and fish & chips--are served as small plates, which made it easy to try a few things without feeling stuffed. Everything was well-prepared and flavorful. Giving five stars because we had such a great time--and honestly, it was a little unexpected! Can't wait to go back. read more

Good Ambience with very friendly staff but very limited menu. I would love to visit if they have more food choices.

The good: My girlfriend and I were having a small date night and wanted to check-out Meridien. We arrived and the ambiance was great, nice atmosphere, it was trivia night which is always a favorite of ours except it was very hard to hear the questions being asked. The bad: Hands down the absolute worst service I've ever had in my life. I've worked as a server in fine dining for 3+ years and I've never experienced worse service than this location. We were there for an entire hour and our server first came to the table, greeted us and got drink orders. My girlfriend got a beer however I was not sure about what I wanted since it was my first time here. Eventually, she brought back her beer and I ordered "The Empire" a Manhattan-style cocktail; 45 minutes went by without any revisiting to the table by our server. We had two empty water glasses that stayed empty, and she had managed to finish her IPA before the server finally came back to our table after making subtle eye contact signaling for her to check-in with us; she proceeded to ask if we need anything and I said "I was hoping to try my drink that I ordered, but now we would like to just close out and leave as we will be going somewhere else." She responded with "I'm sorry about that, the bar has been really busy tonight and the bartender must've lost the ticket for your drink." Having worked in the food industry, I do understand that this sometimes can happen but that doesn't excuse the additional 45 minutes we sat there with empty water glasses and no return from the server to get our entree orders for dinner. We had planned to have a nice dinner with some drinks and enjoy the rest of our evening, but sadly this was not possible. I would feel differently about my review if the restaurant was fully filled/packed, however half of the dining room was empty. Worst service experience I've ever had, hands down, and anyone who knows me personally knows I am definitely not one to gripe or leave a bad reviews... read more

This is another great addition to the Uptown Centerville area. I'm blown away buy some of the reviews complaining about portion sizes. It's called SMALL PLATES!! You are supposed to order everything on the list unless you are by yourself. Anyway, we really enjoyed our first visit. The food was great, the wine was amazing, I got a pour of 18 year old Elijah Craig, and we got to meet the owners. Very nice people! They are still making adjustments as they just opened a week ago. Our service was excellent! They have music but the people noise sort of drowns that out. I'm not sure there is much you can do about that. We got the charred romaine wedge. It was excellent! The crab rangoon was very good and the sauce they make for it was really good. Lots of ginger. The veggie flatbread was on a tortilla which I wasnt a huge fan of but the flavors were really good. I loved the scallops! They had an excellent sear on them and perfect in the center. They just melt in your mouth. The Peruvian Aji Amarillo was so good! I think they did an excellent job rejuvinating this place. They gutted it! I think it turned out great! We will be regulars! read more

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Our visit was fantastic! (Thank you!!) I had friends come in from out of state for the holidays, so we decided to make a reservation on Saturday Dec 16 @ 11 AM when they open for brunch. Gatsby vibe, delicious & unique food/bevs and perfect hospitality! With it being the holidays they have it decorated just beautifully...the facilities are extraordinary and the dining area has lots of separate seating arrangements, such as cushy chairs/lounges, not just uniform dining tables and chairs. Our waiter was extremely accommodating. I didn't get a picture of the other meal, but it was a frittata and mimosas which was absolutely raved about.. I'm already looking forward to the next visit! Cheers! read more

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We went for a glass of wine to celebrate a birthday. The atmosphere here is incredible. Very comfortable with lots of various tables and chairs of different types arranged for great conversation. If you want to be more social, there is a large bar in addition to a large "public" table. Their wine list is quite extensive, with great descriptions for each of the wines. Our server offered tastes of any of them before we bought. They also have a full bar and a lot of nice cocktails on the menu. There was some really nice live music that started around 6pm which was really good. The food menu is geared around starters and small plates. We only tried the classic nuts, as we had other dinner plans, but the food offerings looked tasty. Our server was excellent. She checked back with us often and was super friendly. The manager even stopped by to check on us. They found out the previous day was my wife's birthday and brought us out two glasses of champagne and a dish of ice cream with a candle to celebrate. A very nice touch. I'd highly recommend checking out Meridien. We will definitely be back and could be tempted to become regulars. read more

Nice ambiance, but there was a private event being held in an adjacent area so It was vey loud. Our service was not prompt and we had to wave our server down multiple times. They advertise small plate portions and portions were small portions as expected. We had the deviled eggs for an appetizer. My wife had a flat bread pizza and said it was blan. I ordered a Cesar salad and the surf n turf, a 3oz filet mignon w/ a Cabernet sauce. The salad was served at the same time as my entree. The steak was overcooked and not tender. I felt the Cabernet sauce was overpowering. The Cesar dressing did not taste like traditional Cesar dressing. Overall, the food flavor and quality fell short of our expectations. read more

Great service, great food, great drinks. recommended: scallops, rosemary fries, wedge & caesar salad, margherita flat bread, empire and uptown. Rhonda & Matt have really done a great job with this place. Plan on making this our new date night spot! read more

We were glad to see a past local favorite get reimagined as something completely new, and were excited to check it out. The wine list was surprisingly good as were the choices available for cocktails. The ambiance was good, a little retro/art deco, and the place looks great. We ordered the scallops and charcuterie, and both were fantastic. I am not even really a huge scallops person, and they were fantastic (and perfectly cooked). My wife got the dumplings, and thought they were very good. I was glad to see Doug the bartender made the transition here from the old place, and he and the other bartender were great. We met the owners, who were very nice and encouraged feedback (not that we had any to give, we really liked what they are doing). In response indirectly to another review here...this is a small plates/wine & cocktail place. If you are expecting huge portions on a gigantic plate, then this is not the place. But all of the small plates were great and moderately priced, especially for a nice upscale place, and were terrific on top of that. Glad to see this come to Uptown Centerville and have another nice place to visit, and we will definitely be back read more

First time here. Centerville residents so we like to support local establishments. From the time we walked in to the minute we left, totally disappointed. Service - average at best. Food - tasteless. Ambiance - loud. The owner, Matt, was the first and last person we saw. Never smiled, didn't greet us or ask if we've been before and didn't thank us or say goodbye when we left. Hate to see places close down but won't be surprised when this one does. One and done. read more

A lovely evening spent w two lovely ladies. The tapas style servings were delicious! The cocktails were refreshing. The service was exceptional. The mood was fun! The decor was so pretty! The only thing is that I know the sofas & low tables are for casual conversation which is such a great idea but hard on my aging back. Lol. We ended up moving to a more comfortable table & chairs. Other than that, it was a perfect girls night out! read more

Meridien - Great friends - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Centerville, Ohio

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Great ambience, would like to see more food options .. but a good spot for a quick bite or pre dinner get together

Nice people! Great wine and charcuterie board! !! New and exciting! Love the atmosphere! Owners are the nicest people ever! So appreciate their hospitality and honesty! read more

Great food, music upbeat without being too loud or taking away from the experience. Friendly and efficient staff. Reasonable prices. Well worth the trip. read more

Had been wanting to visit this place for a long time and so happy we did. The establishment itself was very inviting. We were there on a Thursday afternoon while they were hosting a bourbon tasting (we didn't participate) but still found the staff to be very attentive. We ordered a bottle of wine and were given a sample as we were picking between two different ones. We also shared an appetizer of the calamari which was perfectly crispy and very tasty. If anything I thought the price of their bottles was a bit high with not much of a range. Looking forward to come back though for special occasions and maybe one of their tasting events. read more

Incredible selection of cocktails & small plates. Ambiance is swanky & inviting and service is incredible. I've had fancy GNO and brought my kids in for the worlds best chicken tenders...I'd all somehow works here. They do a wonderful job of planning & curating events that are fun and memorable without being cost burdensome. I regularly invite others to join & meet me here and all respond with gratitude for a great experience. 10 out 10, continue to highly recommend!!! read more

Meridien has brunch on Saturdays and Sundays and for now it is a great find. Have been there for brunch on a Saturday and Sunday and it has not yet been discovered!! The food is delicious absolutely outstanding. My friends have raved about the Blood Marys. The eggs Benedict Florentine are cooked to perfection and the hollandaise sauce is perfect. If you are looking for a great brunch try Meridien!! read more

Best place in Centerville! Great food from a fantastic chef and great cocktails. Service is fantastic. Can't wait to go back again and again! read more

Salmon bruschetta was fantastic! Could use some live music. Overall was a great experience.

Great drinks, food and service. Fun atmosphere. Love the small plates menu. Wine list is impressive. Cool fusion of different cuisines.

amazing experience! Worth every penny! great ambiance, service, drinks, and food!! hands down best Ive had in Dayton area thus far! PS I NEVER DO REVIEWS! But this place is worth my time to do so! start to finish was nothing short of amazingly delicious! thank you Chelsea, Doug, and the chef!! Kudos to all! great night!! can't wait to come back!! read more

Meridien - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Centerville, Ohio

Awesome little place that has a great wine list, Prosecco/champagne, bourbons-some rare ones, cocktails and small plates that are very fairly priced and gourmet quality. Great service and staff! I love sitting at the bar with Doug-the bartender, he really knows his craft. read more

Total disappointment. We do know what small plates are, and we expected tiny portions. But for the price, the food should have been much better. Between our party of four, we ordered 10 plates, 2 bottles of wine, and four cocktails. We didn't eat all of the food because it wasn't any good. After spending over $400, we found ourselves back home at the end of the night eating leftover pasta from our fridge (which was the culinary highlight of the evening). I really think the three dumplings we ordered came from a Trader Joe's frozen box... or maybe I wish they had. That's how bad the food was. Atmosphere is also lacking and the environment is way too loud due to concrete floor, metal tables, and vinyl surfaces throughout. We went with one other couple and struggled to have a conversation. When we left, my husband pointed out that we should have taken a cue about what we were in for since the place was over half empty on a Friday night at 7. We wanted to love this place, as Dayton has very few good dining options. But I'm sad to say we won't be back. read more

Came for brunch, was quiet on a cold Jan day but the food was great and its a good value, drinks were on point! Will be back for an evening with friends soon! read more

Stopped for the first time last week and enjoyed the atmosphere and the food ! Would recommend and that isn't something I normally do.

Service was good Food ok, but a bit pricing Atmosphere totally lacking I'd rather go to Agave and Rye or Mannas for better food, atmosphere and price Totally disappointed read more

Great service and have only had two different items from the menu, which were very good. Bartender Doug does an outstanding job.

Wow. The scallops and wedge salad were amazing. The bartender makes great martinis. And they have a wonderful selection of wine. It was such a fun time and a lovely atmosphere. read more