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What to order at Meritage
- Must order
- Coq au vin with mashed potatoes and the steak frites au poivre.
- Signature dishes
- Coq au vin, Steak frites
- Editor tip
- Oyster happy hour 16:00-18:00 in the bar, three for $9. Book the dining room a week out.
CuisineFrench Bistro
Price$$$
Neighborhoodsaint-paul
HoursThu 16:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-22:30, Sun 10:00-14:00
Phone+1-651-222-5670
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Signature dishes: Coq au vin, Steak frites
Must order: Coq au vin with mashed potatoes and the steak frites au poivre.
Tip: Oyster happy hour 16:00-18:00 in the bar, three for $9. Book the dining room a week out.
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Address: 410 Saint Peter St, Saint Paul, MN 55102, Minneapolis
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