Merus Grill brings traditional American fare to Greater Uptown

A new traditional American spot has made its debut in the neighborhood. Located at 1180-1 Uptown Park Blvd. in Greater Uptown, the fresh addition is called Merus Grill.

Merus Grill is part of a restaurant group with locations across the country. According to the business's Facebook page, the eatery is a "chef-driven, boutique-style restaurant bringing discerning guests a contemporary take on classic American cuisine." Menu items range from slow-roasted prime rib to pan-roasted Norwegian salmon to barbecue baby back ribs. (Explore the entire menu here.)

With a five-star rating out of seven reviews on Yelp so far, Merus Grill is on its way to developing a local fan base.

Yelper George S. who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Nov. 18, wrote,"The service was really excellent. The food was excellent, well prepared and livery prompt. We were most impressed by the crisp seamless service with amazing collaboration among all of the services. Everyone who walked by checked on us. A refreshing and impressive restaurant."

And Mary Ann A. wrote, "Merus Grill, what a joy the eating and drinking experience was. Beautiful restaurant and bar [with] a nice, unique menu."

Intrigued? Stop in to try it for yourself. Merus Grill is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and Sunday and 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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