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The Merc, Saratoga Springs, NY

The Merc

4.6
4.6
691 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
At The Merc, our menu is inspired by our love for people and American dining. It's familiar and comforting with quality and value being our top priority. From the service to the dishes and signature cocktails, we are fully committed to giving our guests the experience they deserve.


**PLEASE NOTE - YOU WILL NOT BE SEATED UNTIL YOUR ENTIRE PARTY IS PRESENT**


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon, Wed–Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (518) 886-8479
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 691 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Merc in Saratoga Springs is a vibrant dining spot offering "amazing" brunches and dinners that keep guests returning. Known for its "great food and service," the restaurant also shines with its "friendly staff" and "lively atmosphere." While the noise level can be high, the delicious "Merc burger" and "bottomless mimosas" are crowd favorites. Perfect for brunch, breakfast, or dinner, it's "a must-go" when in town.

691 Reviews
  1. Charles

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second visit. We had a very nice brunch again. Good service and food. Would recommend for anyone visiting Saratoga.

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  2. AnnieC

    New York City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Despite making a booking several months ago, we were told a table was not available for 30 minutes. We appreciated the offer of a free drink but we had booked the dinner for a specific time because we had other plans. We were given the option of sitting outside which was cold, especially without a coat but the lovely waiter made up for the negative experience. She was amazing.

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  3. Michael

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, but the menu until 4:00pm is Brunch Only and we wanted Lunch, so rather than leave and go to another restaurant, we opted to compromise on what we really wanted.

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  4. Brenda

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Love the atmosphere! Will definitely be back.

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  5. Lisa

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, drinks, and service were outstanding Highly recommed

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  6. Maritza

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and drinks! Service outstanding. Choose the burger and truffle fries!! The best!!

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  7. linda

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was lovely. He was friendly and professional. He made excellent suggestions regarding cocktails. The watermelon Marguerita was sublime. We shared Brussels sprouts, fried ravioli and truffle fries to start. All we good . I especially enjoyed the crunch sprouts. My son and husband found the merc burger amazing. The salmon was good a little dry but acceptable. I’m sure we will return

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  8. Maureen

    New York City

    41 reviews

    1.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Where to start. We were seated and left alone for a good 10 minutes. The waitress showed up, brought water & took our order. My husband ordered a drink from the bar, & we ordered 2 appetizers, 2 entrees & 1 side dish. She said she would bring a bread basket. Saw her bring to other tables-not us. We waited & waited & apps came out-they were meh. Still no bar drink. We told her and she was like "oops" It finally showed up-in the wrong type of glass for the drink type. Then dinner finally showed up. Another server brought it. Again food was meh to below average. No side dish was delivered. Our server never came to ask how everything was going. Finally I flagged her down to tell her the side never came. Another 'OOPS". We finished as much as we cared to eat. She then brought the side. I looked at her & said 'we are finished & we no longer want it". No "oops or sorry" Next thing she drops the check off without seeing if we wanted dessert! And no, it was not overly busy. I was looking forward to eating there. The vibe looked fun & the online pictures looked delish. False advertising at its best.

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  9. Gavin

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu, friendly service , outdoor seating is nice

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  10. Yasuji

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A nice place for a relaxed brunch. It is crowded around and background noise level was high. That said, we enjoyed conversation at a table. Foods and services are good. It’s apparent waiters pay good attention to the table and accommodated our asks.

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FAQs

The Merc offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 886-8479.

The Merc is rated 4.6 stars by 691 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for The Merc

430 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Caroline Street
  • Area
    Saratoga Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon, Wed–Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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