1180-1 Uptown Park Blvd (former Arturo’s site), Houston, TX 77056 (346) 299-5775 merusgrill.com
Wow! Impressive first impression-a “Houston’s feel” with at least half the seating in high-backed, very private booths. Large room. Subdued architectural lighting, one small spot on each table. Dim lights. Wood. Contemporary corporate dining feel. Cheerful well-trained hostesses and servers. Great food, artistically plated. Reasonable prices. Ample valet-free parking in front. Starters: * Featured soup of the day * Deviled eggs * Spinach con queso * Fire-grilled artichokes Salads: * Rotisserie chicken * Shrimp Louie * Original Caesar * Kale * Thai Kai * Asian ahi tuna Burgers & Sandwiches: * Steak burger * Old fashioned cheeseburger * French dip * Nashville hot chicken sandwich Steaks & prime rib: * Steak & fries * Filet Mignon * Slow roasted prime rib House favorites: * Ahi tuna filet * Merus crab cakes * Pan-roasted Norwegian salmon * Barbecue baby back ribs * Rotisserie chicken Sides: * Lemon & Reggiano broccoli * Pommes puree * Southern Cole slaw * Orzo & wild rice * Not your ordinary mac ‘n’ cheese
