The Mercer Kitchen

My experience was not great. I had made a reservation for 5 people over 24 hours in advance and upon arrival, the hostess directed us to a four-​top where they began squeezing in a fifth place setting. I asked if we could move to an appropriately sized table for our party, and the answer I received was that this was how they accommodate parties of 5, and that they hadn’t had time yet to set the table. This was at 11:45am on a Saturday for brunch, and most of the restaurant was still empty. We could have easily been seated at a more appropriately sized table that went unused the entire time we were there.
While the restaurant is beautiful, the service was disappointing, despite it being staffed with an army of attendants. One member of our party ordered the Belgian waffle which arrived to the table rock hard and was inedible. While they removed this from out bill, when you’re charging $ 18 for a simple waffle, it should be perfection. One of the additional requests for coffee we made never arrived, despite it being put on our bill, and while this was also removed after pointing out the error, it speaks to the level of disappointing service we received.
In addition, the servers that were assigned to clearing our table seemed to hover over us, and I was asked so many times by one of them if I was done eating, I finally told him to just take my plate away out of frustration.
While I had high hopes for a great brunch experience, I will not be going back. Ever.

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.

Great place to grab a drink at the bar or sit at a table for dinner. Ask for the cover ear tables by the exposed brink, they are romantic. There are a lot of tourists in the hotel lobby upstairs, it Mercer Kitchen is a good standby for last minute stops,

Went here on a gift certificate from my Sister and Brother in Law. Nice looking place, really really busy. The food ranks 4 stars. Had a great meat/​cheese board (always a favorite), and unlike most places, they gave you enough side stuff to keep up with the meat and cheese. For dinner I had the Prosciutto wrapped pork chop, and the thing was awesome. Perfectly cooked. The cocktail I had was great as well, a Blueberry/​whiskey thing.
The lost star is due to the 40 minute wait for a table (with a reservation). The place looked seriously overbooked. To be fair the staff noticed my cranky-​ness, and comped us a drink, but the point is still that you seem to be doing great business, no need to overbook.

Love the ambiance of this place. On the ceiling you can see the muted, shadowed steps of your fellow New Yorkers walking by as you imbibe in the subterranean dining room.
The four of us visited this restaurant on a not-​so-​busy Sunday evening. All-​in-​all the food was decent. The stand-​out of the evening was definitely the fish and chips (absolutely wonderful). Everything else was just OK, which would have been fine except that this place is freakin’ pricey.
Service was OK overall but I didn’t appreciate the servers constantly bumping into me so that they could reach the other side of our table (and sliding plates isn’t cool either– change your floorplan if you can’t serve some people without disturbing others).
We wouldn’t return, but that’s not to say you shouldn’t try it.

This place is absolutely amazing. I loved the atmosphere and the menu selection as great. It’s in such a cute area with shopping as well. I highly recommend making reservations. The buratta was to die for and so were the oysters. I ordered the salmon and I loved it. I definitely would come here again in a heartbeat!

One of my favorite restaurants in the soho area. When we entered we walked down a wooden staircase where we met the hostess. The décor was lovely, very modern. I came here with a friend we were both extremely satisfied with the food. We split a shrimp appetizer, I ordered the salmon for the main course and she ordered ravioli both were cooked perfectly! We also got dessert and the cake was delicious. Overall I great place !

After a day of shopping in soho I popped in for a late lunch. Graciously greeting I was sat immediately and my server Johah introduced himself. Being that I keep strict dietary needs Johah, helped me choose the turkey burger on a gluten free bun. Absolutely perfect choice! It was delicious! Since I was dinning alone I chatted with Lana, the bartender. What a great conversation we had. Not to mention she makes a lemonade like no other.
I have in fact been here before for dinner. I will definitely be back to visit my new friends and the beautiful experience!

Love the atmosphere. Lively, beautiful, spacious, modern. The food was pretty good, simple, nothing to rave about, but no complaints either.
Service left much to be desired. Our actual server was very sweet, but it seemed the restaurant couldn’t keep up. We had to wait a while for wine because they didn’t have glasses. When they did bring glasses, they were still wet, and mine had lipstick stains on the rim.
We would’ve ordered many more bottles of wine or cocktails… but we weren’t checked on after the entrees arrived, and had to flag down waitstaff.
I was grateful they could accommodate a party of 8 on a Friday night, but I don’t think I’ll be going back.

Out of all the great places in NY, this place needs to get it together if they want to stay in business.
We had a reservation, yet still had to wait 52 minutes… WHAT?! They said the table they reserved for us still had people. Then figure it out and get us another table! That is ridiculous!
We grabbed drinks at the bar, and kept waiting. We also watched from the bar as our table sat empty for a solid 20 minutes, because no one was cleaning it and getting it ready for us. We finally get seated, only to have to wait another 30 minutes to get a waiter to even come give us water! I finally went and got the manager after 30 minutes, who brought a server and took our food orders, which I won’t even get into how long it took for those to come out!
I think we honestly spent a solid 4 hours at this restaurant, most of the time waiting. Don’t have any plans after dinner if you eat here!
I was struggling between 2 or 3 stars for this place, as the food and drinks were good, drinks were actually REALLY good!!, and the atmosphere was great. However the wait time and poor service lost 2 stars, and not even getting 1 apology from anyone or giving the birthday girl a free drink for making everyone wait around all evening was unscrupulous.
I’d stop by for a drink if I were in the area, but nothing more than that after this experience.

So I’m somewhat a regular there. Maybe once or twice a month for the last few years. Not there every week, but I’ve spent a lot of coin there over the years. Used to live in the neighborhood, and now the GF works right by there. No matter what, I’m frequently around that part of SoHo. Always like sitting at the little bar, where I enjoy the raw bar, numerous apps/​small plates, and the quality wine & cocktail menu.
Last week the GF and I had a rough dinner experience in the dining room. Food was ok, but service was far below the standard I’ve come to expect. Didn’t run to Unilocal to complain, didn’t want to go public because I like them. Instead I contacted the restaurant directly via the email link on their site. Kept my complaint polite and discreet. No whining. No all cap screaming. More like «Hey guys I’m pretty regular and you probably want to know that there were some service issues…» And I’m not looking for them to respond with a freebie. A simple «Our bad. We’re gonna look into this and make sure we improve» would’ve been cool.
What sucks — and why they may lose my loyalty — is that a week later nobody got back to me. Their own site confirmed the message was received, so I’m confident they saw it. If this was some pedestrian /​touristy Times Sq or Hells Kitchen restaurant I’d expect to be ignored. But I expect better from Mercer Kitchen.
I used to be in restaurant management, and I always preached that one thing the staff could absolutely control was service. Can’t guarantee that the guests like the food or wine, but can guarantee that we treat them with respect and hospitality. And this includes following up on any feedback/​complaints.
Kinda sucks to be writing this. But I hope someone from MK mgt happens to see it.

Here’s the scoop: Cool place. Restaurant is undergroubs. Make reservations. Its dark inside.
Setting: Sunday Brunch
Ordered: Eggs Benedict
Tip: Get. The. Strawberry. Collins. Drank
Have fun!

Intimate and trendy.
I went during restaurant week and had the dinner special. Honestly I expected to be blown away because of all the hype for the chef but the food was not that special.
With the restaurant week dinner, I had a choice of an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. I had the wild mushroom truffle oil pizza and the baked chicken. For dessert I had a chocolate cake.
The service was courteous and willing to accommodate my friend’s vegetarian needs with a special entrée for her restaurant week special. We appreciated that.
Thanks Mercer.

Mercer Kitchen is by far my favorite place for breakfast in SoHo– as evidenced by my duchess Unilocal status. Cozy but spacious upscale vibe, usually some classical music to create a calm atmosphere, comfortable seating, and excellent food for a totally reasonable price in SoHo. I almost always order the Brioche French Toast. Every time I come in and look at the small menu, I consider ordering something else, but whenever I take that first bite of the brioche french toast, I’m always filled with giddy excitement about the airy texture full of rich flavor. If I can snag a bite of someone else’s eggs and cheese, even better… but I just can’t bring myself to order anything else while I’m here because no one makes a brioche french toast like this anywhere else. Make a reservation or get in before 9:30am if you want to avoid a wait.

Love the ambiance here at The Mercer Kitchen. The space is pretty large, with two floors for dining. We dined downstairs where there seems to be more accommodations for larger groups, it was six of us.
We weren’t too hungry so opted to order several items from the menu so we can taste a few things and share.
The white bean dip was tasty and a little thicker than hummus. Healthier option on the appetizer list. Shrimp cocktail was fresh and the cocktail sauce it came with was delicious.
MUST HAVE: Black Truffle & Fontina Cheese Pizza! I could eat like 5 of these by myself. The pizza itself is pretty simple, but had the greatest flavors and didn’t feel too heavy on the stomach. Great pre-​game snack before a night of drinking.
Another favorite was the side of brussel sprouts.
I had the Cucumber Mint Martini for my cocktail of the night and it was light & refreshing. Service was good and the prices aren’t bad.

Dinner in Manhattan on a Friday night.
THE AMBIANCE:
I really liked the ambiance of The Mercer Kitchen («Mercer»). When you enter you are led down a wooden staircase to the dining level where you meet the host. We were seated on the side of the room that had the bar on the opposite end. The restrooms are located on the same level to the right of the dining section closest to the kitchen. There are no walls but I believe a glass or some furniture sectioned off the restaurant in two (2). Mercer is dimly lit and has a modern feel.
THE FOOD:
I love ravioli so I ordered the Three Cheese Ravioli (Tomato Sauce and Basil, $ 20). The ravioli were so underwhelming and not to mention expensive for what they were. It was almost Olive Garden style. I was very disappointed and would not recommend this dish.
THE TIPS:
Three (3) stars for the ambiance. I would return and order something else and preferably not Italian.

Loved the ambiance in this place! Hip, fun, and a great crowd! Best Bloody Mary I’ve ever had hands down! I also had the Eggs Benedict which was delish! Highly recommend!

Went here for brunch this weekend. While the service was prompt, my pancakes came cold and seemed rather ordinary. I would have expected something more unique for this restaurant. The atmosphere was great and again service was good.

Came to Mercer Kitchen for NYC Restaurant Week. They staff were nice and helpful. I ordered the prosciutto pizza, fried skate, and finished up with the blood orange sorbet. The presentation, food, and atmosphere were all great. Would come back!

Pretty fine prix fixe lunch, stellar soup, and an awesome burger. Homemade sodas are excellent too, and the vibe here is warm and buzzy – remarkable given how crowded the place consistently is.
It was so nice I even accidentally donated my umbrella –A Bloomberg one, in case you picked it up.

Tried Mercer kitchen for the first time during restaurant week, found the food to be average but the ambience was cool, especially the downstairs dining area ! The skate fish presentation could be improved upon, taste was okay. The real standout of the meal was the dessert, which I believe was called the almond crumble (?)– super refreshing and a good note to end the meal on. Burger was OK, not very memorable per my dinner date. Unfortunately, he also ordered the chocolate cake which i tried– didn’t like the texture (cake was too soft and the chocolate flavor wasn’t really there). Would possibly go back to try non restaurant week options. (See pictures below)

The Mercer Kitchen is more of a trendy spot in SoHo than a restaurant I’m dying to go to. It’s standard SoHo. A few steps above decent and trendier fare that is more gastropub-​like than creative.
Main points you should know:
1. Reservations are def necessary. The wait and crowd can be too overwhelming.
2. The downstair vibes are better than the upstairs. Downstairs = trendy NYC restaurant. Upstairs = typical (more) upscale restaurant vibe with white linen.
3. Plates are more shareable. No matter what you order, it’s pretty easy (and recommended) to share. Portion size is moderate.
4. It’s a good deal if you’re dining with a group of 4 to 6. You can get a lot of food and variety for a relatively fair price.
5. Don’t have high creativity expectations. It’s pretty good for what the dish stands for. Not much more.
It’s cool but there are so many other places to check out in Manhattan. It’s a one-​and-​done spot for me.

I don’t even know where to start with this place. First, I wanted to take a picture upstairs and a dude actually came up to me and said I can’t take pictures. That should have been a sign this place would be no good. We sit down for dinner after waiting 30min. post our reservation time. They brought us bread to munch on and the bread had a piece of hair in it. We told the waiter who said the manager would come over and he never did. We order and wait about 45min for our food to come. We get the food and its cold! We finally hail down the manager and told him our steak was dry and he said and I quote «that cant be our steak is always juicy» as if we were lying. This place is nice to look at, but the service sucks!!! Save your money ppl.

Highlight of the meal was the fontina and truffle white bread pizza. Pleasantly the bread is not dense and the cheese and truffle was most flavorful.
What kind of irked me was the accouterments on the eponymous Mercer Burger. Meat was seasoned well and cooked to that nice medium. But sadly. the bun is just sort of… well a regular bun. And the fries are just sort of… well regular unseasoned Mickey D’s-esque. When I’m paying $ 20+ dollars for a hamburger I want my artisanal, local, high quality roll, with ya know a mere minimum of 9 grains, not just like white flour simplistic. And just bland un-​seasoned fries? Like is that a stand against fancy fries with curry-​chipolte-​cranberry dipping sauces? It would all be fine if the price was in accordance but as Jean-​Georges would say ah non, oh non! Just deliver an all around solid burger.
Chicken Milanese was a much more complete dish and two desserts were tasty albeit a bit unmemorable.
I suppose I might go again if I wanted to be in the beautiful dining room and be surrounded by the beautiful people. But I think better high end food can be found elsewhere.

Horrible service! We waited over an hour and a half for our food. We requested to speak with the manager, who took 20 minutes to come to the table. He offered free dessert, which already comes with the restaurant week deal. Overall horrible experience. I would not recommend.

I got the $ 25 Restaurant week Course for lunch
Appetizer:
I decided to eat the black truffle and fontina cheese pizza.
It was a delicious pizza with a great crust, but I think that the pizza was just a little bit too salty for me.
Entrée:
I got the pan roasted hake.
The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce fit well with the dish. One improvement I suggest is that the Savoy Cabbage should be cooked a bit softer. Fish is very delicate and I love eating fish with vegetables that melts in my mouth.
Dessert:
I chose the warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream.
The ice cream tasted really good, but I had better chocolate lava cake. The plate look beautiful, however this dish tasted way too sweet.
Overall Experience:
Servers (⁷⁄₁₀):
The servers were not rude, but they can be improved.
I came to this restaurant with two other friends to enjoy our food while talking about our winter break. The servers asked us «Hows the food?» for every course that came out. I understand that they are being kind, but whenever they asked that question I was always being interrupted. Instead of asking about the food every plate that comes out, it would be way better to just ask at the end of the whole meal.
Décor (⁹⁄₁₀):
The location is awesome and the restaurant itself looks amazing. I love how when you go down to the dining area you see the chefs working at their kitchen.
One thing to improve: Should make the dining area brighter. It was hard to see what was on the menu because it was kind of dark.

I’m really torn. The food was above mediocre and the service was below mediocre.
Very bold flavors for food. The menu is very accommodating for all palettes. The crispy flounder was very tasty and on point.
The service was okay. Nothing spectacular. Nothing memorable. Usually restaurants of this caliber if expect an experience, but all I got was good food.

This is my ultimate NYC go to. Whenever I have friends or family visit, or if I’m just in the mood for a great meal, Mercer Kitchen is where I end up. I without a doubt always get the salmon on crispy rice and black truffle fontina cheese pizza. Other amazing things also include the fish and chips, mercer burger and spicy tuna spring rolls. You really can’t go wrong with anything you order here.

Our group had a 9:15 reservation, by 10pm we had finally been seated but no drinks received and we didn’t order. So I wasn’t happy to start.
The décor was very trendy and the space is big.
Our service was a bit lacking… one of our first drinks was missing, and our server came to our table probably 2 times. Also when our cheese and meat plate came out no one explained what we were eating which is just 101… come on people!
Food wise… eh…the crab fritter was fishy, my hake was cooked well but lacked imagination and flavor and had way too much celery on top and the plate had too much liquid on it.
My sea bass carpaccio though was amazing. Mint, lemon it all worked.
Lastly, the manager was very sweet and at the end of the meal brought us out bottle of champagne for our birthday girl which was a nice end to the meal.

Giving this restaurant three stars solely for the food. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen such bad service in a restaurant before. We had a party of eight and went in for lunch. It took over 20 mins each time we ordered another glass of wine. Our VP came in and ordered wine and again did not see it for over 20 mins.
We also Initially ordered appetizers (3) personally placed by me. Again with drinks taking so long I assumed after 30 mins without our appetizers this was the standard here. Then our entrees Come out with no sign of appetizers and the server told me no one ordered them. Yes yes we did I did lol. Then suddenly less than 5 mins later all appetizers magically appeared.
For $ 16 for 3 beets and half a teaspoon of goat cheese on a plate one would think the service would have been impeccable. If you have three plus hours to waste sitting there enjoy the food is very good otherwise I would steer clear its nyc nobody has time for that

I come here often for dinner and it’s good. I love the atmosphere and moderate pricing on good food. You get what you pay for.
The breakfast is overpriced and not flavorful. I’ve tried a couple of times to give a second chance, but after today I will be sticking strictly to dinner. Look how dried out this waffle is. It looks like a cracker that’s been stuffed away in your grandmas pantry for years.

Saturday night, 9:00pm reservations. 2ppl
I have been wanting to come here for a while but never made the trip. Last minute decision based on food reviews and the fact that food&wine rated their Mac & Cheese #1 in the USA (Bold Statement)
We waited an additional 30 minutes to get a table, doesn’t seem like this restaurant is to concerned with customer service. Whom ever takes the reservation does not do a good job simply because of the 10 other groups that had to wait an additional 3o minutes for a reserved table. The hostess was pleasant and straight up, she did let me know that we were going to have to wait during our first conversation which in my opinion is a good thing.
The waiter service was terrible. No one came to the table until 15 minutes after we were seated. When they did come she asked about water selection but before we decided she poured tap water. We ended up ordering flat but when the water arrived they never took the tap water off the table. Also, side note. The bottle of flat water costs $ 10 for 48oz so stick with tap if your on a budget. They don’t mention price when asking. The server came back after another 15 minutes, asked us if we were ready to order. We ordered the following. She did not take a drink order so after the apps were served I had tservnd
Ma s the server to get 2 sodas. It sucks having bad service.
Market table
+Warm Artichoke
Appetizer
+White bean dip
Entrees
+Bone in Pork Chop wrapped in Prosciutto
+Dry Aged Rib Eye
Sides
+French Fries
+Mac & Ch2ppl
I was expecting the courses to come out in succession but the server had the Artichoke and White Bean Dip brought out at the same time. White bean dip was good but, it was just a simple white bean dip. The Artichoke was a waste of money, we had barely any meat and the serve never explained how we should eat it (I thought that neccisary because it came with a dipping sauce. Disappointed.
The pork chop was very good, I would recommend that dish. The rib eye was thin, thinking it was going to be a thicker steak ($ 45) i ordered it medium. It ended up being thin so it was on the chewy side. They also did not bring me a steak knife and our server did not stop by the table after she brought us our drinks. I had to look for her to get the check. In a restaurant like this, with the higher prices and the focus on food you would think service would be a top priority.
I would not go back. The check was $ 200 (we did not order any alcohol) portions were good though.

The food is delicious, we got appetizers to share and it came out very fast.
The waitstaff was attentive but one waiter did drop juice from shrimp as he was clearing our table and did not get a glass of new water but instead pretended like we didn’t see.
We made a reservation for 6 people and they were able to accommodate us right away. I like the open kitchen so you can somewhat see your food being made.
Ambiance is really nice. Good place to go for a date or dinner.
Ordered: 2 orders of each was enough to share for 6
Truffle pizza
Margarita pizza
Shrimp cocktail
Hummus
Calamari
Brussel sprouts

La mejor hamburguesa que me he comido en mucho tiempo. El sushi de salmón también es un gran platillo

«Prepare to be underwhelmed.» — says the average of 3 and a half stars on Unilocal.
I went in with low expectations and came out belly-​happy and satisfied. Every time Restaurant Week comes along, I say «I will never do Restaurant Week again» and then somehow I end up with a RW menu in my hands.
RW Summer 2015
Appetizers:
— ROASTED MARKET BABY BEETS WITH CASHEW RICOTTA — I enjoyed it because I’m a fan of beets. If you’re not, you suck.
— PIZZA WITH SUMMER GREENS — WINNER of the 3… I held it to my face and made out with it
— MESCLUN SALAD WITH ENDIVE — just a salad, shrug
Entrees:
— STEAMED SKATE (Crisp Potatoes, Fresh Herbs, Red Chili and Lime Sauce) — fish was delish! My friend found a piece of random plastic in the fish but they resolved it right away and gave him a new plate
— NIMAN RANCH PATTY MELT (Sharp Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Poblano Chilies) — solid
Dessert:
— BLUEBERRY ANGEL FOOD CAKE with Yuzu Cream Cheese Frosting, Blueberry Red Wine Compote — really liked the yuzu in this!
— VALRHONA MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream — can’t go wrong with this… never… mmm
Pretty solid meal. Great vibe, love how the restaurant is underneath the streets of soho. Bar serves up pretty good cocktails.

My mom is becoming a foodie herself these days, so when she heard that restaurant week was coming up, it was over. Some bonding time was much needed, at the same time, we’re so sick of having dim sum every week with my dad, anyways. Sorry dad, ditching you today.
So, we came in and got lost getting to the lower level on the elevator. We got to level B and then realizing they were on level K. K for kitchen? Who knows. Haha.
Apps:
Market Vegetable Carpaccio — The color of the thinly sliced vegetables looked so vibrant, it almost looked like candy. Crunchy veggies tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing, appealing and appetizing at the same time.
Pizza with Peaches — ripe peaches atop goat cheese, so sweet, yet savory. The bottom of the crust was way too oily, though.
Mains:
Naturally Raised Chicken Breast — The cream corn complimented the moist chicken breast, seasoned well. Simple dish done right.
(The Mercer) Burger — still juicy even though I asked for well done. Loved the crispy onions, creamy avocado was the perfect touch.
Desserts:
Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake — Classic; warm, gooey molten cake side by side a scoop of soft creamy ice cream — so satisfying.
Cherry Berry Soup — chilled cherry berry juice great for the a summer day. Sweet, chilled soup filled with ripe fruits in every bite. Hit the spot, it was my favorite dish of the entire meal.
Our lady server had the sweetest smile, very patient, yet also accomodating. Our lunch here on a beautiful Thursday afternoon was very relaxing. It was also pretty cool seeing shadows of people from above walking by through their thin ceiling.

Whenever I’m at SoHo I stop at Mercer Kitchen for Lunch!
They have a great lunch option of 3 course meal for $ 30 sth only!
My favorite would definitely be the Rigatone with Meatballs, well served, a little spicy and with a sweet and sour tomato sauce! Love it!
I have also tried the Cod wth peas, REALLY fresh and perfectly cooked!
The truffled pizza is good, not the best though, they could be more generous with the truffle., all I could taste was the cheese (I mean, it’s a truffled pizza, it’s supposed to be the main ingredient).
What I like the most about this place is the ambience, so cool and different with umbrellas lights hanging in the ceiling, stoned walls and super cozy!
Service was really good!

Muy rico, fuimos a comer una noche y volvimos a tomar desayuno. Buen ambiente y lindo el lugar

Estava na hora de conhecer o Mercer Kitchen! Localizando em Soho, o Mercer tem a decoração linda! Gente bonita e estilosa, vá arrumadinho! De entrada recomendo o salmão com maionese chipotle com crispy rice! Juro não vai se arrepender, é de comer com os joelhos! De prato principal experimente o famoso burger da casa! Também pedimos a massa rigatoni with meatballs! Porção generosa! Só achamos que a comida esfriou muito rápido. De sobremesa pedimos uma que detestamos «angel cake». Mas em resumo é um lugar que voltaria sim! Atendimento nota 10! O preço é salgadinho!!!

Wir waren nun zum zweiten Mal hier und das Essen erschien uns wiederum ausgesprochen gut. Zwei Highlights aus dem Angebot: die Tuna Rolls als Vorspeise und der fabelhafte Karamel Pudding als Dessert.
Einen Punktabzug für die arrogante und schlecht (oder, besser gesagt, gar nicht) ausgebildete Bedienung [Es ist schon erstaunlich, dass man in dieser Stadt augenscheinlich weder etwas wissen noch etwas können muß, um über die Runden zu kommen.] und das Preislevel ist auch hart an der Grenze.
Dennoch: Wir kommen wieder.

Para los mexicanos que vayan a NY, éste lugar es sin duda un «Must Go». hace tiempo ya habíamos hecho la reservación, porque nos habían comentado que era un lugar perfecto para el «brunch» después de dar la vuelta por Soho.
El lugar es tipo casual, pero a la vez es medio formal, puede pedir sentarse arriba o abajo (yo prefiero abajo, donde está la cocina). Empezamos por pedir una entrada de alcachofas y calamares fritos con una salsa que sigo sin saber de que era, pero era realmente deliciosa. De plato fuerte pedí la Chicken Burger, la cual estaba muy buena, con un side de french fries.
Y lo mejor fue el postre, pedimos el pastel de plátano y el molten de chocolate. Todo fue genial.

The Mercer Kitchen ist ein charmanter Platz für eine gemütliche Verschnaufpause während eines Bummels durch SoHo auf Manhattan.
Schon der Eingang suggeriert Behaglichkeit und das stimmt. Das dunkelgraue Portal kontrastiert edel zu dem hellroten Ziegel des stylishen Backsteinhauses, während rechts und links frische Blumenkübel vor weißen Gardinen für Frische sorgen. Volle Punktzahl für die einladende Optik.
Drinnen geht es genauso weiter: Warme Braun– und Beigetöné empfangen den unter Umständen fußlahmen Besucher und die immense Bar nimmt stilsicher das Dunkelgrau des Portals wieder auf. Gemütlich eben, während der gleichmäßige Sound der Kaffeemaschine für die üblichen Hintergrundgeräusche sorgt und verführerischer Kaffeeduft in der Luft liegt.
Im vorderen Bereich nimmt man gerne für einen Kaffee oder einen schnellen Snack an kleinen Bistrotischen Platz. Das richtige Restaurant befindet sich im Souterrain-​Gewölbe, schick und urig mit rauhen Backsteinwänden, leider nichts für schwache Augen. Schon der Weg zu den «restrooms» die dunkle Treppe hinab quer durch das Restaurant schien Risiko behaftet.
Eine wirkliche Oase aber ist der Lounge-​Bereich hinter dem Bistro. Hier versinkt man vor weißen Wänden in gemütliche dunkle tiefe Polster, während der Blick sich in der überdimensional großen Bücherwand fängt. Warme Teppiche auf urigem Holzfußboden sorgen für eine einzigartige Atmosphäre, die man in einem Café nicht unbedingt erwartet. Hier sitzt man nicht, hier chillt man beim Kaffee.
Fehlt nur noch das flackernde Kaminfeuer und man will schier nicht wieder aufstehen.
Selbst bei nicht so ganz günstigem Umrechnungskurs sind die Preise durchaus reell und das für New Yorker Verhältnisse relativ große Platzangebot ist ein weiterer Pluspunkt.
Und natürlich ist der Service, wie gerne in Amerika, von der aufmerksamen und fröhlichen Art.

Muy buen lugar agradable para cenar en ny pedir el tuna spring roll buenazo y la mercer burger tmb el rigatonni con meatballs otro acierto

Netter, gepflegter Laden mit schönem Ambiente. Das Essen ist gut, doch waren wir mit dem Service nicht zufrieden.

Im ersten Eindruck etwas Steril-​wirkender Laden, aber mit sehr aufmerksamen Service, tollem Frühstück. Besonders wo Obst dabei ist fällt auf wie frisch alles ist. Jederzeit eine Empfehlung.