What a tremendous disappointment! We made reservations to celebrate our anniversary here for 8pm. My husband has been dining here since the 90's and suggested we go here, as we've been here several times for event dinners in the past year. We called several hours ahead of time to see if we could arrive earlier (there were openings, as it was a wednesday evening), and the hostess said "absolutely" and asked if we wanted to come in at 7pm. Great! We arrived at 7 and were seated promptly. There was one other large table of about 15 people that were seated shortly before us. We ordered a bottle of Pomerol for our meal, and a cocktail, and ordered an appetizer (lions mane mushroom) and entrees....and proceeded to wait. 20 minutes later, our drink arrived-it would have been fine if they were swamped at the bar...but we actually watched the drink get made and then sit and melt for 15+ minutes, at which point we inquired about it, and then it was brought to our table. Our wine arrived...then we waited some more. At 7:45 our appetizer arrived- the appetizer was great and well prepared. We continued to work on our bottle of wine.....and waited, and waited. At 8:15 we still hadn't seen our server, so we flagged down the gentleman who appeared to be FOH or ops manager, and inquired when our dinner was arriving (it was over an hour already since we ordered). He explained that they were working on the other table, and our food would be out shortly. At 8:30, we asked again for an ETA as we had finished our bottle of wine (Still hadn't seen our server)....the gentleman we spoke to (who was extremely rude) told us they could make our food to go if needed...and then proceeded to arrive at our table 10 minutes later with a check for our wine, drinks and appetizer. He apparently cancelled our dinner even though we never requested this. I understand restaurants are busy and staffing is tough right now- but if they weren't prepared to accommodate a table for two, then the host shouldn't have had us come in an hour earlier. We would have happily gone and had a glass of champagne somewhere and arrived for our 8pm time. They also cancelled our reservation via opentable- I'm guessing so they wont get a bad review. So, an hour and a half for a bottle of wine and a mushroom....and being treated poorly. Our server actually apologized for the rudeness of the gentleman who brought over our check. Not to mention a ruined anniversary dinner. Needless to say, we won't be back. read more

This place is fantastic. The service is always excellent. I've been here at least 8 times. They have an ever changing menu that is always stellar. Top notch cocktails and the dessert selections are always beautiful in look and taste. The food is very well presented. They do very well to accommodate gluten free options. I believe the prices are just right for what you get. They are not overly pretentious. They are classy and do everything very well. Its always a treat to eat here. read more

I have loved this restaurant for years now. The ambiance is sophisticated but not obnoxious in any way. The service is stellar every single time. My most recent visit last weekend was no different. Died and went to heaven for the braised short ribs and creamy concoction of I believe grits or polenta they rested on. The dessert was a feast for the eyes, truly, artwork. An amazing lovely place that one easily can spend hours enjoying and not realize how much time has passed. read more

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I had a Birthday dinner with my wife what a great place to eat. My steak was perfect the cheese plate rocked and the server was the best if you have a special occasion this is the place. Oh and the deserts were fantastic. read more

Well, my family and I ate at V. Mertz tonight. I didn't know what to expect, and we were concerned about their relatively small menu before going. Well, we simply had one of the best dining experiences! Amazing service, and the food was equal to the service. My wife and I both agreed that last year we had experienced our top rated meal at 801 Chop house for our 20th anniversary. This year at V Mertz was just as fantastic. Great job V. Mertz! read more

I visited V. Mertz for the first time tonight with my family - we took my parents there for their anniversary - and I have to say we couldn't have had a nicer time. Our waiter (Chris) was amazing - very personable and knowledgeable, answering all our questions. He was very attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere was great - quiet and classy. I loved all the brick and how it's almost hidden down in a private courtyard. And the food was delicious. We decided to try two cheeses as an appetizer - the Gigi and Garland, which came with bread, blueberry sauce, mustard and a crunchy hazelnut crumble. When we ran out of bread (and still had some cheese left), the waiter was very nice about bringing us some more. My parents both ordered the flank steak...my brother ordered the peppercorn steak...and I ordered the salmon. I'd read in some review that the portions were on the small side, but I didn't think that was the case. I was pleasantly surprised and we almost didn't order dessert because the meal was quite filling. We ordered the Candy bar, which was fun and really good...and the Blackberry, Rhubarb and Port, which was very different but delicious. I would definitely order it again. While admittedly on the pricey side, you really get what you pay for. It was a perfect place to go for my parents anniversary. We all enjoyed it very much and would definitely recommend it. read more

V. Mertz - The salmon entree at V. Mertz. - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I would describe the experience as impeccable. Attentive, traditional service. Enjoyed the amuse bouche, lamb with blueberry jus and Nantucket scallops. Very good and well paired with cotes du rhone. Nice selection of wines and cocktails- reasonably priced at that. So good thus far that I decided on a bite of dessert. Wonderful selections of cheeses and creme brulee were quite nice paired with champagne cocktail, although a bit sweet! Overall, the value was appropriate for the quality. I was surprised by the pistachio maccaroon at the end as I have had horrible experiences with macaroons in the past. This maccaroon put my doubts to bed. It was a delightful little treat to end the evening. Thank you, Dylan T, for a fine dining experience. I came for a late dinner with a quiet ambiance, wonderful for a read and perhaps some people watching. Great fit for local and visiting foodies alike. Highly recommend a reservation unless you're just coming for a drink after work at the bar. read more

V. Mertz - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Coming from Nashville to Omaha has been a bit of change but luckily for Omaha residents they have V. Mertz! I was so culinary inspired my their creative take on many dishes aka the smoked oysters! They come with this beautiful cream smoke sauce, shucked out of the shells, ready to devour! This is not a restaurant for pure traditionalists even though they deeply capture those flavors the presentation and portion size will probably leave you disappointed. I highly, highly recommend for those looking for an incredible culinary experience with rich flavors and unique offerings that remind you of traditional favorites! read more

High quality food with a great ambiance. Got the wagyu for two, with the peppercorn sauce, SO GOOD! The food was beautifully presented. The servers are very knowledgeable. Perfect restaurant for a romantic date night. read more

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I went for my birthday with my boyfriend and they had a menu with the date and "happy birthday" written underneath, which I thought was thoughtful. They change the menu often, and I wish I would have taken a picture to remember the name of the two small plates we ordered. They were both delicious, but the one I ordered was so light and there was a sublte lemon taste in the dish that was so surprising and nice. The charcuterie was awesome and took us like a half hour to finish (and we finished it)! I can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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I will preface this review by saying I travel all over the country taking customers and reps out to very good restaurants. After reading the reviews here, I took my local Omaha rep out to dinner with his wife. First, the location is great. It looks like the Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. The actual restaurant is quaint but small. The tables are small and the chairs are hard wrought iron which is a little cheesy for a "fine dining" restaurant. The amuse bouche was good, Vichyssoise and strawberry jam. I ordered the sweet breads as did my rep, his wife ordered the "heirloom" tomatoes and mozzarella. The sweetbreads were excellent. The tomatoes, however, were a joke. Out came about five cut-in-half little pear tomatoes and some small balls of mozzarella. For $12! She, and I, were expecting the normal plate of several slices of big local tomatoes and big slices of buffalo mozzarella. It was all of about five forkfuls. For dinner we ordered the lamb, the duck and the halibut. 38 minutes after our first course plates were removed, our main course arrived. The place was half empty on this Wednesday night. The lamb was $59 and consisted of FOUR pieces of meat and two ribs. I have never seen so little lamb for so much. I have purchased lamb for this rep all over the country and he always oohs and ahhs when he really likes it. No oohs and no aahs from this lamb. My duck breast was ordered rare, it arrived medium and gray. I could tell it had been sitting around a while since the artistic smears of beet were dry and crusty. While the flavor was good, it was a small portion and over cooked. It was $36. Her halibut was about a 4-5 oz portion for $41. She said it was very good. We did not stay for dessert. Total bill with a $50 bottle of wine was $240.00 The service was slow, the food was over cooked and the portions small. If this is the best Omaha has to offer, I feel for the people of Omaha. read more

I was very disappointed. The tasting menu was highly recommended but nothing seemed to appeal to me. So I just ordered the Russian oesetra caviar. The flavor was good but crunch was off. I found it odd that they'd empty a 1 ounce jar into a serving dish. So I asked to see a jar and of course I was served the last one. I am skeptical and will not come back. I buy this caviar at $125 an ounce and They sell it retail at $90. I find it odd and I won't be back. read more

V. Mertz has been around since my childhood. Last night was my first night in, and I was not disappointed. The girlfriend had purchased a Living Social Deal, which was an obvious incentive to explore new territory without the fear of getting stuck with a big bill for a lousy experience. I must say that I/we will happily come back and pay full price based on this meal. We made an early reservation and arrived at 6 PM. There were already several parties seated and at various stages of their meals. We were greeted and shown immediately to our table. The place just oozes ambiance, carved out of a cellar in a very old building, with an old tin ceiling strung with bare festoon lamps, massive exposed beams, a beautiful sunken bar, with all of the liquor bottles displayed in lighted glass cases. Aside from the soft table chatter from the other patrons, there was only the sound of the fountain across the passageway for background noise. A single cut flower and a white votive candle accented our table. Okay. Enough of the super romantic imagery, but seriously, the place didn't have anything to draw away from the dining experience. We had looked at the menu on their website before coming in, so we had a little bit of an idea of what sounded good to each of us. We decided on the prix fixe menu - 3 courses featuring a choice of two primers, two mains, and two desserts for $35 per person, a very fair price in my opinion. We added wine pairing for an additional $15 per person. I decided to order an aperitif from their drink menu, a Bulleit Rye whiskey. They have an extensive drink menu featuring cocktails, beer, liquor (conveniently organized into aperitifs and digestifs), and of course a large wine menu featuring wine that is probably not easily found anywhere else in Omaha. The primers: Crispy potato gnocchi for the girlfriend, paired with a Friulano. Wagyu beef belly for me, paired with a Lagrein. Each dish had vegetable accompaniments that accented the main ingredient. We shared bites of each other's dish along with sips of wine. Pure perfection. Next, the mains: Salmon for the girlfriend, paired with a French Chardonnay, which was not overly oaky and buttery like so many. Pork loin for me, paired with (gasp) a Merlot....a great fruit forward wine, but with some subtle smoky notes on the finish. Again, seasonal vegetables accented the main attraction. The salmon melted in my mouth, and the pork was tender as well. And finally, dessert. We both passed on the creme brulee and went for the strawberry & rhubarb, presented as strawberry sorbet on al dente steel cut oats with bits of crumble consisting of brown sugar and butter, and dots of rhubarb preserves. A light Moscato D'Asti was the wine pair. The entire experience was quality. Our server and sommelier were gracious and professional, explaining each element of each dish and the origins and characteristics of our wines. Our water glasses were never empty, and empty wine glasses, plates, and tableware were cleared promptly with a flourish. At no time did we ever feel rushed, and the whole experience was about 90 minutes long. I did observe that as the dining room filled up, it seemed that the wait for food and drink increased for the patrons who were seated after us. It could be that the kitchen is small, and the quality of the food could not be rushed. My suggestion? Go early if you can, and definitely make a reservation. We were also among the youngest diners in the place. The other observation: most of the clientele were 20-30 years older than us. Perhaps the Living Social Deal is an attempt to draw a younger, curious crowd through the door or to show what classy dining can be for those who have never experienced it. Whatever the case, I am glad to have finally made it to V. Mertz. read more

I finally made it V Mertz and all I could think was "why did I wait so long?". The location is "unique" but once inside the ambiance is on par with any fine dining/special occasion restaurant. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful and the food was absolutely AMAZING. For the meal, we went with a sheep's milk cheese for the local & artisanal cheese option, the Wagyu beef tartar (the pea emulsion was amazing) appetizer ; saffron risotto with squid & leek from the small plates and then duck breast (with pickled rhubarb & mustard) and peppersteak with tasty veggies for the main courses. There was not a unsatisfying portion in the entire menu and the risotto may have been the best I have every had! Unfortunately (or not), I was very full after the meal so I skipped dessert (there are SEVERAL nice looking options there). If you are seeking a nice meal for a special occasion (or just want to treat yourself), DEFINITELY add Mertz to your list. read more

During my one week work trip to Omaha, we were tired of having steak dinners so we decided to give V. Mertz a try. V. Mertz sells itself as a fine dining restaurant, yet I got the feeling they were trying too hard to portray that image. The waitstaff made it a point to mention that they were a James Beard finalist for wine service, they didn't win the award. I would have been slightly impressed if they were nominated for their food. A simple note on the menu would have sufficed. One major drawback is the prix fixe menu, it's all or nothing. I didn't really understand why they did this since the meal is not served family style. Half our party wanted to do the prix fixe and half wanted to order a meal from the regular menu, we ended up all doing the prix fixe. Honestly, they would have made a lot more money off of us if they let us mix and match. The food was good, but portions on the smaller side. The highlight was the great array of flavors achieved by various sauces that accompanied each dish. The service was decent, our waiter checked in on us periodically but mumbled in monotone the descriptions of the dishes. Overall, a good restaurant but no way close to the caliber of a fine dining restaurant that it strives to be. read more

I went to V. Mertz a while back to celebrate my father's 60th birthday. Our party of 8 all fell in love with the place the second we found it in the cozy Old Market Passage Way. The small venue made our dinner feel very intimate although just about every other table was full. Everybody loved their food, from the foie gras to salad and soups to our entrees to the delicious creme brulee. Even my brother who is a chef out in Northern California was in love with his Majinola Wagyu steak. The only thing that made the night even better was the excellent service. Our server was very knowledgeable and could have passed for a sommelier. I cannot wait to go back! read more

I've eaten here two times. My first time was just to use an expired Groupon. The second time, which was within a month later, was for my boyfriend's birthday. The menu hadn't changed too much from the first to the second visit. However, my boyfriend and I didn't mind because there were some items on the menu we didn't get to try on our first visit. The first time, we shared the Braised Wagyu Chuck Roast, TD Niche Pork Belly, Faroe Islands Salmon, and the V.Mertz Peppersteak. The first two dishes were under 'Shared Plates' on the menu, the last two were 'Large Plates'. For desert, we shared the House-Made Candy Bar. Everything was very delicious; I don't think I could pick a favorite. My boyfriend's favorite was the Pork Belly. If they had that as a Large Plate, I'm sure my boyfriend would have eaten that. The belly was actually better than I thought it would be. I usually don't like to order these kids of dishes, because I don't like the taste of fat. However, this dish didn't taste as fatty as I had expected, and I really enjoyed it. The second time, we tried the Butter Poached Bunching Onion, TD Niche Pork Belly (AGAIN), Morgan Ranch Wagyu Bavette, and the Meadow's Grass-fed Lamb. For desert we shared the Candy Bar. This candy bar was different than the first, but still very good. The pork belly was great again, of course. Again, I didn't have a favorite. The pumpkin pie in the wagyu bavette dish was a great accompaniment. Both times, we finished dinner with french-pressed coffee from Omaha's own Blue Line Coffee Company. The coffee was very good and one of the only one's that I would drink black. Although I thought the prices could be better, I understand that this is a nice restaurant that tries to make dishes with both local and seasonal ingredients. When dining here, don't expect a meal that will fill you up, but a meal that will expand your taste. There were so many small items on my plate that I had not tried before. I really liked the combination of ingredients in all the dishes. You can tell that the chef here is a real chef, who is proud of his work, and sees cooking as an art. read more

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Went here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Nice, romantic atmosphere and decent service. However, the food was not that great, especially for the price! The shrimp and grits and scallop appetizers were good, but both the entrees were not anything to write home about. My husband got the signature pepper steak (didn't live up to the hype) and I ordered the chicken breast, which was on the dry side and I didn't like any of the undercooked, flavorless root vegetables or currants and some sort of husked cherries as the side dish. The candy bar dessert was good, but extremely rich. So glad we decided to share it. Almost too rich even for sharing with another person! We came here using a Groupon that was given to us as a gift. This was our second time trying the restaurant and sadly weren't that impressed either time, so I can't imagine that we will be back. read more

What a little gem of a place! It's in the Old Market section of Omaha, down in the "passageway". You're below ground, but it doesn't feel it. The place is intimate, and could be quite romantic with the right companion. I wasn't too hungry that evening, so I just had their small plate of braised pork belly, and it was excellent. Their wine list has a nice selection available by the glass, reasonably priced. They offered a great selection of cheeses, and I had a plate of 2 types for $10, with generous servings. My waiter was very attentive, but didn't hover, Knew the wine list well also. I plan on going back again (with a larger appetite!), so will update the review accordingly. read more

Short and sweet because I forgot to write after three different dinners here over the last 2 months. Fantastic food. Good service. The best wine list for Bordeaux drinkers in Omaha. Not a big list (it is Omaha) but still the best we have for Bordeaux. The menu is inventive, the cooking is creative and the food is delicious. We sampled a dozen entrees and twice as many appetizers recently and have yet to experience a bad choice. We are coming back soon. With friends. read more

Very small and cozy, brick floors and cut wood beams- great ambiance. Servers are very attentive and knowledgeable. Wine list is extensive and we ended up with a fantastic Red from Lebanon. Chose the house made charcuterie to start and had the Wagyu peppercorn steak. Amazingly tender with nice root vegetables. My wife had the Salmon and raved about it as well. Dessert was so artful it was almost too pretty to eat but it was also fantastic. This is on our top restaurants we've ever been to list. We will be back. read more

Out of 16 different countries and many restaurants I have visited THIS ONE WAS THE BEST !!! From food to staff to location defiantly is a read more

V. Mertz - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Omaha. Great ambience, great food and service is ok. I always get the peppersteak that is delicious and always cooked to perfection. This is where Warren Buffet takes B&H board members to dinner - yeah, my graduation dinner got bumped off because of him (that would've been my last dinner before I moved to Vegas). read more

I've been to V. MERTZ now 3 times. Each time I've had wonderful food and excellent service. I can't believe the yelp rating overall is so low! The last two times I have had the peppercorn steak. The steak is cooked to perfection and served with a delicious sauce and equally delicious vegetables. My favorite is the pickled broccoli. I have to figure out how they make that broccoli so I can make it at home! For dessert I had the creme brulee. It was excellent - the perfect amount of crunch and creamy. It is served in a very shallow dish. I hate when creme brulee is all custard and very little crunch on top. Here its about 50/50 -my fav! I also love the ambiance - it's romantic and cozy, inside an old market passageway. Overall, a great restaurant with great food and perfect portions! read more

Honestly there are a few culinary experiences in Omaha that you should not miss and this one is right at the top of the list. Enjoy the chefs tasting menu and let the sommelier Matthew blow your mind with amazing pairings. V. Mertz is a must on your list of places to dine in Omaha. Been away for a while but my experience a few weeks ago reminded me why it is an absolute favorite. The passion and creativity of the food coupled with the service is absolutely top notch. Thanks guys for an always fabulous experience. read more

V. Mertz - Date night with Mom! - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

The exposed brick walls, large bouquets of flowers and soft candlelight glow throughout the restaurant make this restaurant memorable. If you are looking for ambiance look no further it is cozy and romantic. When you walk in you truly feel like you are in a special fancy place. The service also is top notch. The one element missing is excellent food. Appetizers where good but the main courses where just okay. We had a large party so I had the opportunity to try several of the dishes and nothing was amazing. The sides on the main dish also lacked flavor I had the Wagyu Beef with these unflavored rice pancakes. The beef was just okay and the sides were not at all good. If I were to go back I'd share a few appetizers with my husband and enjoy the beautiful ambiance. read more

I went to V. Mertz with my girlfriend. There were some hits and some misses. Hits: Peppercorn steak, Swordfish, Root beer float. I enjoyed the first two the most. They were large plates and both the steak and fish were done extremely well. The root beer float dessert was delicious as well (though, I'm a sucker for root beer). Both of those main dishes were the highlights of the meal. Misses: I should have written this down when we first went here, but I'm fairly certain it was the pork shoulder? (I know V. Mertz changes their menu often). Either way, we ate a pork shoulder (or something similar) that was disappointing. I didn't have a problem with the taste as much as the overall texture of the dish (it was very fatty and hard to eat). Chocolate and Vanilla dessert- As a whole, this dessert was fairly good. However, there were some elements that we didn't like as much (the white chocolate ratio was lacking; etc). Portion sizing- I don't come into V. Mertz expecting portions that are comparative to much cheaper restaurants. I've dined in enough upscale restaurants in the past to know that I am probably not going to get a very large sizing. The overall sizings for V.Mertz were disappointing, even for an upscale place. The swordfish, while delicious, was half the size of my balled fist (and I probably could have fit the entire thing in my mouth). Overall, V. Mertz was a good but not fantastic restaurant. We tried 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and 2 desserts. The main courses were my favorite parts. Other notes: the small plate salad was enjoyable and fresh and the bread was also nice. read more

Compared to what you have for fine dining in Omaha, it is quite good. They fly in seafood as fresh as much as possible and it seems like you really pay for that in ALL of their meals. The atmosphere and food quality is quite good. I still feel that you could get more since they are charging you a LOT of money. Really, a lot for what you get. It's good for fine dining but it's not as good as their prices would make you think. I don't remember the wine selection much, as I was not as into wine back then. If you are visiting, you should come here and have the experience because you'll probably get something very tasty and a little different. read more

V. Mertz is the highlight of our annual road trip across the country. It is not only the best tasting menu in Nebraska, it's worth a trip to Nebraska! read more

I really wanted to like this place. Everything was setting up for the perfect evening out for our special occasion... great ambiance, good server, amazing menu (ordered the $125 American Wagyu steak)... so imagine my horror when the steak came out, and right after placing it on the table, the server poured sauce all over it... the $125 steak.... covered in sauce... read more

Service was amazing, the waitress that helped throughout the night was very knowledgeable about the variety of dishes we ordered. Price per dish is average for a place this nice and its serving portions. I'm hesitant to give it 5 stars because while the food was incredibly appetizing, it just didn't leave me with that feeling of "I need to comeback." So while I was extremely satisfied with the food it feels more like a "one and done" for me. read more

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Best restaurant in Omaha, period. Superior cuisine really brings out the best from the region's best farmers; wait staff is attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable and proud of the dining experience they deliver. Cocktails are well crafted, every wine pairing we've had from Matt is superb, and the ambiance and environment are perfectly in sync to give you an amazing evening. Don't hold back; everything from your first bite till dessert (absolute must) will blow your socks off. Dinner at V. Mertz isn't just a meal, but rather Omaha's crowning culinary experience. At the end of this summer when I leave Omaha, V. Mertz is the place I will miss the most. read more

Great service and romantic atmosphere! My favorite place for celebrating any events, birthday, promotion. Their duck dish is amazing. Well worth it's price. read more

Deep in the heart of Old Market (just kidding... but really... only a few people venture down into the passageway, which IS a pretty cool part of Old Market), you will find this gem of a restaurant. I was really into the vibe of this place - candlelight tables and walls lined with wine bottles. The menu changes every so often, but if they have the wagyu steak available and you like steak, then you should order it! read more

This is by far one of the most unique dining experiences. They have a menu where you can pay to be basically surprised by the chef for the course of your meal! Chefs choice. Each dish was splendid. Presentation was beautiful. Very romantic. read more

V. Mertz - Bookstore right behind him. We love books and bricks so this was beautiful. Of course the dish was perfectly presented. - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

1) Food are amazing, Chef Lamb did a excellent job 2) Wine services are amazing 3) server understand the better they take care of guest, the better the guest will take care of them 4) valentine dinner include option ribeye or snapper for two, base on what I saw both are well cook. But I believe table side services will bring the dish to the next level 5) All three Sommeliers are well train, have faith in them and allow them to do the pairing for you. read more

AMAZING. Really can't say anything else that would beat that. This is one of the finest restaurants in Omaha and the very best. You really can't find anything like it around!! The service is absolutely phenomenal! The food is hands down the best I have ever had!! Even when walking to the restroom the employees always greet you by suffix and kindly stop and move to the side to let you through. Right there says a lot about how the employees are taught to interact with customers. Food can be pricing but that's expected with this kind of restaurant. Will be returning soon!! read more

V. Mertz - Another great dinner! - New American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Sad to say that we were pretty disappointed with our most recent experience. We have been coming here several times a year and with the addition of the most recent chef, it seems the menu has changed drastically. V. Mertz has been our favorite restaurant in Omaha, but I doubt we will return. First, our server was rather cold. She was attentive enough but didn't engage and after we told her it was our anniversary, she dully thanked us for choosing to dine with them. I'm pregnant and asked a few questions that she seemed unsure about- I'd prefer a server either be confident with knowledge about the food or at least commit to asking the chef to be sure. Food wise, the cheese plate was good but our other two starters were mediocre. The tagliatelle pasta had such an overwhelming flavor of onion that I couldn't eat it. If you were a lover of their signature pepper steak, take note that this too has changed. While you get a more generous portion of steak, the brandy cream sauce tastes bland and the charred broccoli, carrots and pickled cauliflower- all that made the dish so special are no more. Instead you get a potato purée which is oddly served in a bowl on the side making it hard to integrate. There is also a pepper mixture under the steak that tastes a bit like (a tasty) salsa. It just seemed out of place. Overall, the experience was unsatisfactory and left us disappointed as we celebrated our wedding anniversary. You may have better luck, but I don't think we will make our way back. read more

V. Mertz has it all for a romantic dinner date... atmosphere...it is underground, low lighting, candles, white tablecloths, cozy. A very professional knowledgeable staff. Beautiful menu that changes and uses local products. Last night's dinner was amazing from beginning to end, including the wine pairings. Started with the charcuterie and added some cheeses w/ a Rose`. We shared the tamale it wasn't traditionally made, but absolutely delicious and came together so well. I had the peppercorn steak (wagyu beef) the peppercorn gravy cooked to perfection and added an additional great flavor to the already amazing steak. Desserts Vanilla stout cake....heavenly....a layer of cake w/ a lemon creme and pickled blueberries w/ pieces of chocolate ganache, macaroon, white chocolate and peppermint ice cream. The flavors all went together so well paired with a Port. As if we hadn't had enough to eat the waiter brought us out an additional dessert for tasting..2 macaroons. read more

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Really! This is as good as it gets. Fabulous menu of farm to table driven items, amazing staff, and incredible wine list. We had an incredible evening with just the right amount of service from our server, Ross. Absolute perfection! The right amount of service. Apparently Shaun has left, for yelpers that may have read prior reviews. Expensive yes, worth every penny. The fillet was memorable as was the spectacular cheese choice. Added to that an exceptionally smooth Bordeaux. So d read more