Mertens Prime

About Restaurant: Mertens Prime, named a Top 10 restaurant by Grand Rapids Magazine for 2 consecutive years, is a French brasserie and steakhouse set in a historic 1914-built former hotel lobby and dining room that preserves and celebrates Grand Rapids’ past. We offer a variety of French classics along with an impressive French-touched steak menu, including Chateaubriand. The Mertens cocktail list is an exact replica of the drinks and menu design from the New Hotel Mertens bar, circa 1939, and includes the same cocktails served in 1939 that are as relevant today as they were 80 years ago. Mertens Rooftop offers a full bar and a menu of appetizers. To book a reservation at Mertens Rooftop, select “Outdoor Seating”, if available.

Positive Review Count: 1491 Reviews

Price Range: $31 to $50

Restaurant Type: French

Keywords: Great for creative cocktails, Good for special occasions, Charming

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Details: 3.2Food , 3.3Service , 3.8Ambience , 2.9Value

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Dining style: Casual Elegant

Price: $31 to $50

Cuisines: French, Steakhouse, Steak

Hours of operation: Dinner
Mon, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

Phone number: (616) 551-1713

Website: http://mertensprime.com/

Payment options: AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Dress code: Casual Dress

Private party facilities: We offer a beautiful private room on our main floor that have all of the turn-of-the-century charm as our main dining room. Mertens Rooftop is also available for private events. See mertensgr.com for details, including complete event guides with menu and pricing options.

Private party contact: our Private Event Coordinator: (616) 551-1713

Location: 35 Oakes St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Neighborhood: Grand Rapids

Cross street: Oakes St SW, between Ionia Ave and Commerce Ave

Parking details: Mertens Prime diners receive 100% 2-hours credit parking validation for either the Weston or Cherry city parking garages. A loading zone is located directly in front of the restaurant. Street parking is free on Saturday and Sunday and after 6PM on weekdays.

Additional: Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine