Meritage Wine Bar — Restaurant in City of Glen Cove

I’m not someone to be deemed a “Karen” online and leave little to no star reviews, but as a fellow Glen Covian, Meritage Wine Bar disappoints every time. I’ve given this place not once, not twice, but several times a shot to really get me to not speak or write a bad review because I understand the industry. It also takes a lot for me to complain about anything, but it seriously blows my mind to see all these great reviews people have left when there is nothing extravagant about their dishes. Every time I’ve ordered a dish there is something wrong with it. From simple things such as their salads, to their main courses there is always a problem. I don’t mind spending my money to eat well so the fact that it is over priced, the least the owner could do is make sure his produce is fresh and note worthy. The taste of steeple things I’ve ordered more than once is always off, and quite frankly I’d rather drive farther to another town to get my money’s worth.

And don’t get me wrong, the service from the waitresses are for the most part okay. My last time trying this restaurant the service was a little better. Took too long to get water refills and too many mistakes on our bill. Again, I understand that they are severely understaffed, and over worked just like every other restaurant is suffering from the same issue, but still no excuse for the top notch price you spend for mediocre food.

It’s a shame as I’d love to support my local business but there is no consistency to...

Went to this neighborhood gem for happy hour. This is definitely the best happy hour around and the hours are Monday through Friday, 4:30 to 6:30 PM. They offer draught beers for $4, house red and white wine for $5, select whites and reds and all well drinks for $7. I had the house red, a Cabernet Franc Blend and it was delicious. My husband and son ordered the Captain Lawrence Winter IPA and said it was fantastic as well.

Meritage offers four small plates for $5 each at their happy hour. We ordered one of each: Arancini, Calamari, Meatballs and Bocadillo. We also ordered the trio of spreads, Hummus, Romesco and Tzatziki which came with homemade pita bread for $7. All of the portions were generous and more than enough for the three of us to share.

Our bartender Paul was wonderful… attentive and professional. We sat at the spacious bar and there is also a cozy dining room and outdoor seating. They are open for lunch, dinner, and brunch.

The dinner menu is creative and serves farm to table fare. I took a peek at the menu and there are many seafood as well as meat choices all reasonably priced. They also have an extensive wine menu.

This place is definitely a winner and we look forward to...

I used to love this place and come here weekly. Unfortunately, within the last few months the service has just become awful.

The last three times I have gone it has taken almost 20 minutes to get a menu, over 35 minutes to ORDER both your drink and food and to get the check is almost impossible. Beyond slow.

They have changed their entire menu and no longer have the deals they used to which now makes most of their charcuterie overpriced and unreasonable. No board options.

I have tried just about everything on the menu and the best thing they have is a cheese burger. Depending on the day, the charcuterie may/or may not taste fresh. Mussel Mondays is probably the deal to go for when it comes to taste and price. Cocktails are fine. You'll be better off sticking to a bottle of wine.

The atmosphere is okay, usually very few people inside. Lots of seating at the bar as well as both tables inside and outside.

Overall, I will not be coming back. I hope this place goes back to how...