Merlot Restaurant
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Restaurant type

  • Bistro,
  • Fine Dining,

Cuisine type

  • French,
  • American Cuisine,

Dishes

  • Vegetarian Cuisine,
  • Hamburger,

Features

  • Extensive Wine List,
  • Restaurant With Bar,
  • Restaurant With Party Services,

Atmosphere

  • Casual,
  • Family,

Products and Services

  • French,
  • Bistro,
  • Vegetarian Options,
  • Casual Dining,
  • Daily Specials,
  • Patio,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
  • French,
Location
2994 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1C2
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Rates:

  • $11 To $25,

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Meet the owner

Francois Duprix grew up in the kitchen, learning to cook from his mother and nurturing what would become a lifelong love of food. That love led to him owning his first restaurant in 1984, and several since, with Merlot opening in February 1998. “My idea of food was to always keep it as good and simple as possible,” says Francois. “But I think a restaurant is not only about food. It’s a blend of quite a few things like atmosphere, service, and food.”

The atmosphere created at Merlot comes from Francois’ attention to detail, from the décor to the music. The walls are decorated from his own collection of posters from French art galleries. “I wanted to have a plate in front of you and an atmosphere around you that you really enjoy so you leave the restaurant happy,” he says.

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Restaurantica12
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Very Content!!!

The entire night was lovely. From the greeting by the lovely owner, to the service by the young waiter, top the scrumotious food and wine, the evening for my mother's birthday dinner was a hit! My mother (a light eater at the best of times) ate EVERY morsel from her plate. We plan on going back again for more.

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
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Restaurantica12
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Two times and still going strong

I live in the area and have always seen but chose to ignore the Merlot. BIG MISTAKE. It was my second choice for my birthday last month and I was pleasantly surprised. Second visit was just aas good. The duck confit was excellent, the potato was just Ok but the Flan for dessert was excellent. As with the first time, service was quick and always with a smile, not just to me, but seemingly to everyone. It is definately one of the best French restaurant I have been to outside Paris. It is not ideal for a first date as it is has very close seating, but that's what you get at a Bistro, so its in keeping with expectation. The prices are unbelievable reasonable, especially when compared to the quality food. Warning, not many restaurants really require reservation though they always like to say they do. Here, you definately need to make a reservation. Merlot will definately be seeing me a lot more.

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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Restaurantica12
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Charming

This is a place we have been going to on and off for 10 years. They have remained true to themselves - cosy, excellent chef, friendly staff, inexpensive, always busling. We try other places and keep coming back.

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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Great French Food At A Good Price!

I am a huge fan of steaka nd frites and Merlot is the best place in Toronto to get this dish. The flank steak they serve is always nice and tender which shows they know how to really handle the cut. The service was good even though the servers were overworked (maybe an extra waiter would help). Only downside is that the place is a little small and the tables are very close. There is no privacy and holding a conversation is a little difficult. Otherwise it is a dining delight!

Atmosphere: 2/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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Restaurantica12
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A Jem with Poor Service

I've been to Merlot 5 times because it's minutes away from where I live. Every time I have been there, I've had to wait quite a long time for the food to arrive, but when it does, it is excellent. 4 out of the 5 times I have been, the servers have been horrible. The only time I had good service was when the owner herself, a charming woman, was serving. The poor service ranged from being barely greeted, a disapproving frown when I declined wine and then a larger frown when I declined coffee or dessert later on, a condescending attitude when a question was asked about an appetizer..... and so on and so forth. I'm not sure why the service is so bad. Perhaps it's because they are always overworked because it is so busy, perhaps it is because I look very young and servers think I won't tip well. Whatever the reason, I put up with the surly servers and come back for the amazing food and only the food.

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Service: 2/5
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