Mercat
(212) 529-8600
45 Bond St
New York,
NY
10012
40.7263
-73.9933
Neighborhoods: NoHo, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Mercat
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
The Scene
The room can't help but feel like one giant fiesta, especially with the appearance of the porron--a glass decanter filled with white wine. Patrons and staff, including the chefs lined up behind the open kitchen, take chugs as it makes the rounds. A slicing station for cured meat and cheeses adds to the authenticity, while a catwalk provides clever wine storage. The subway-tiled walls amplify an already deafening din.
The Food
Shareable portions make the Catalonian tapas menu fun to explore. Highlights like the lightly fried patatas bravas drenched in creamy romesco, smoky razor clams in warm bacon vinaigrette, and plump sardines marinated with salsa verde and preserved lemon cancel out mundane selections like bland snail and cippolini skewers or fried-until-stiff artichokes. Other guaranteed crowd-pleasers: juicy guinea hen touched with pomegranate, pea shoots sauteed with pine nuts and golden raisins, and, for a sweet ending, crispy churros with chocolate dipping sauce.
User Reviews
danpatten
November 25, 2008
Always one of my favs. I have spent a few birthdays, anniversaries and great nights out here! I love the food, every time and it's always worth the money!
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melanieheartsgreens
August 17, 2008
I've been to Mercat once this past February on a date with my then fiance and loved the food, so we decided to choose this location for the reception dinner of our wedding. We wed this past august 8th and had a dinner of about 13 in their basement. The service/food wasn't as great as I had remembered, but I figured it was forgivable being that I was pretty happy that day. Maybe 20 minutes after we left, I realized that I had left a folder with my marraige license and tucked inside was also an envelope with our wedding gift of about $500 cash from our family. We immedietly returned to a folder without the cash inside. The whole restaurant crew, manager included claims to know nothing of it. I am in disbelief of the whole thing still. We never filed a police report that night only because my husband refused to end our weddding day calling the police. I recommend never to go to this place!
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alderias
June 06, 2008
This restuarant is worth it. I recently flew to New York from Miami on a business trip. This last tuesday I went in to Mercat for a business dinner and was blown away. The food was great, and the service was even better. Anyone who wants an evening of pure bliss should head to this tapas joint
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Where to Sit:
The tapas lounge downstairs serves wine, sangria and cold plates only.
What to Drink:
The Castel Roig sparkling pink cava sets a festive start for the night. The terrific wine list is entirely Spain-centric with some nice values like the light, lemony Vina Mein, $45.
Brunch:
The brunch menu includes dishes like Berkshire pork hash and an omelet sandwich with Iberico ham.
When to Go:
A few snacks are served at the bar's late night hours, 12-am-2am, Thursday through Saturday.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Brunch, Private Rooms, People Watching, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
