• Mertens Prime

  • (3)
    4
    Loading...
  • White Veg-options
Lacto
Ovo
French
Fusion
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Specific to Haute, the rooftop bar. Has a garbanzo summer salad, a vegan mac and cheese, as well as a penne aglio e olio and a pasta dish with garlic and fresno peppers. Formerly known as New Hotel Mertens Brasserie. Open Mon-Thu 7:00am-10:00pm, Fri 7:00am-2:00am, Sat 8:00am-2:00am, Sun 8:00am-10:00pm.


Venue map for Mertens Prime
© OpenStreetMap contributors

3 Reviews

First Review by allys.n

TurnipForPlants

Points +1750

Vegan
29 Apr 2024

Only French Option in Grand Rapids

Mertens Prime holds the distinction of being the French restaurant in Grand Rapids. Unfortunately, French cuisine is not usually plant-friendly. And Mertens does not do anything to dissuade that notion.

There is the ratatouille dish which is vegan and has options between pasta or risotto. The pasta is house-made and springy. It was a tasty dish. Unfortunately, there are not any vegan starters or dessert options.

The drink selection, on the other hand, is varied. They specialize in French wine and have a wide swath to choose from.

But aside from the food, the real draw of the restaurant is the rustic interior. There is a beautiful mosaic tile floor that harkens back to its “prime” days as a hotel. There is also a rooftop bar that is first come-first serve; however, restaurant diners have priority. It is a great way to see the city after dinner.

Overall, Mertens Prime is not my top choice for high-end dinning in Grand Rapids. However, it is nice establishment to take a date, and it creates a romantic ambiance.

Pros: Some vegan options, Atmosphere , Rooftop bar

Cons: Not entirely vegan, Costly

Meanderingvegetarians

Points +113

Vegetarian
28 Jan 2024

Delicious!

My husband had the ratatouille (forgot the dish name) for brunch and it was absolutely delicious! #Veganuary

Pros: Quiet, High end feel, Delicious

allys.n

Points +33

Mostly Veg
24 Sep 2020

mac and cheese (pronto pasta)

they have a place called pronto pasta with bomb (huge portion) vegan mac and cheese. get that stuff and eat it on the rooftop with a view of the city ✨




This page has been viewed 1216 times.