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    Merle's American Tavern

    4.2 (65 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    MERLE'S AMERICAN TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for dancing

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    Reuben
    Dawn C.

    Our server was great, but the food was just okay. The Saturday chicken sandwich special was a sloppy mess, but it was tasty hot and juicy. The Reuben had really nice bread, but the sour kraut tasted smokey (so bizarre) and the meat portion was smaller than other places we frequent. The fries were hot and nicely crispy. Ketchup was oddly textured... Not smooth. Not a bad experience but not one I'll be rushing back to re-create.

    Chicken Bacon Sandwich
    Rick B.

    On a weekend of culinary experiences, this food stands tallest! My Surf & Turf lunch had delicious grilled Steak Tips cooked to order, w lightly battered & fried Catfish Bites and Housecut Chips. The flavor was excellent, and it was the best meal all weekend!! My wife also loved her Chicken Bacon Sandwich, with a huge piece of chicken (she couldn't eat it all)!

    Club and sweet potato fries
    Ashley R.

    This is a small town bar and grill and you can tell the second you walk in. Beer was fresh and cold. I had the club and thought it was pretty good. Sadly the rest of my party did not enjoy their food. Burger was subpar, chicken fingers were a bit over cooked and fish and chips were interesting. Our service was a really nice lady so that was a plus! If you live in peculiar I def would recommend!

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    Kirby B.

    Pretty good bar food. The wife had a Rueben and fries. She thought it was really good. I had a cowboy burger and sidewinder fries. The pulled pork was very good but should have know since it's a Tavern and not a BBQ Restaurant. But would definitely go back

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food and large portions. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Great environment. Service was great

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    1 year ago

    Excellent service and excellent food! It's a great American food restaurant/bar. Great outdoor seating and entertainment

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    11 months ago

    Everything. It's a great place in a small town. Everything is great ! Tv to friendly people to music to food ... it's the best

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    Food and service are always great. Usually to loud for my taste, but that's why I go early.

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    3 years ago

    Best burger in town, friendly folks, decent prices, and fun evenings. Who could ask for more?!? Okay maybe delivery would be nice.

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    3 years ago

    Both the food and service were good. Their breaded pork tenderloin is the real deal! Nice place and convenient location.

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    3 years ago

    Good diner style food. Server attentive and food served promptly. We had chicken fried chicken and it good. Casual atmosphere.

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    3 years ago

    Our favorite hometown bar! Great atmosphere, live music, coldest beer, and good food. Chicken fried chicken is the best!

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    3 years ago

    Always fun and friendly. Great food and the servers are attentive. Definitely love going here.

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    Great food great service and great place!! Love to be in a place that actually cares about their employees and guest

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    The food was great! Ordered the chicken tacos and loved it. Mexi ranch was on point. Salsa was delicious.

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    4 years ago

    Best food around here!!!). We just love any dinner we've tried!! Great service and good atmosphere!!!!

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    The jalapeno popper burger is in the top three of burgers I've ever had. The sweet potato fries…read morewere good, but the aoli they serve with them was not to my preference. That burger, though...it's veen over 24 hours and I'm still drooling a little. Our server hardly spoke to us, which was odd as the music was quiet and they weren't busy. Maybe because we ordered a meal to share and no beer? It's just what we do, so we can have dessert. Haha! But we tipped 50%,because that is also what we do. Atmosphere as expected for a bar, dark and not overly cheerful...but that burger! I'd go again just to taste it one more time.

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