Meritage Bistro

This was our first time dining here and we were very impressed!! Our waiter Josiah was exceptional and very knowledgeable about the food he was serving. He was very attentive and just a very pleasant person to spend an hour and a half with. I started with the beef tenderloin carpaccio as an appetizer and it was fantastic. It was so tender it just literally melted in my mouth. It had a little bit of salad with it along with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese. And the drizzle of balsamic vinegar just added to all the flavor explosions going on in my mouth. My wife had the "Almost" Caesar salad which was exceptional as well. We both couldn't resist the "M" Paella for our entrees. It was out of this world!! Be sure to ask for some of their wonderful rustic bread to soak up the delicious broth that it has served in. Then to round out a wonderful evening I had the caramel apple cake with house made bourbon gelato and my wife had the salted chocolate tart. This place just hit it out of the park for us. If we ever come back way again we will definitely for sure stop by again 😊

For quality food, a superb selection of international wines and value for money, we think Meritage is the best restaurant in Highlands . . . and so do a lot of other locals. It's run by an experienced pro, Andrea Schmitt, who knows how to schedule reservations, hire great staff and oversee the preparation and presentation of her talented chef's marvelous and ever-changing menu. Covered outdoor dining is available (which is dog friendly), there is a small dining room with about 8 tables and a large bar area near the entry. The decor is unstated and elegant and the service staff is knowlegeable, friendly and professional. Reservations highly recommended.

They were only open for takeout May 2020. It's one of our favorites when we come up to dine in. The food was amazing, we had the ribs, chicken avocado, spinach salad and Brussels sprout appetizer. They also had some wine to bring home that was excellent. Best meal of all our Highlands take-outs during crazy this time. Such nice people!