Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House

4.6 (636)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Traditional French

343 Main St E, Picton, ON K0K 2T0

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

RESTAURANT CLOSURE
Our restaurant is no longer open for regular dining as Head Chef Michael Sullivan has partially retired. Please contact us to book private dining or other events. Stay tuned for pop-up dinners and other ticketed events.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Traditional French, Farm-to-table, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(866) 567-5969
Website
http://www.merrill-house.com/restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Michael Sullivan
Catering
Please call for catering requests.
Private party facilities
Please call for private events.

Location
343 Main St E, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Neighborhood
Prince Edward County
Cross street
Main Street and HWY 49, Picton Ontario
Parking details
Park in the rear of the hotel.
Public transit
n/a
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Merrill Salad
Baby Spinach, Boston Lettuce, Apple, Candied Spiced Pecans, Aged Cheddar, and Cider Vinaigrette
Pickerel, Wild Rice, & Corn Fritters
with Sweet and Salty Mustard Dill Sauce on a Bed of Arugula
Potato Gnocchi
with Pine Nuts, Reggiano Cheese, and Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
Oeuf en Meurette
Soft Poached Egg on a Butter-Fried Crouton, Pearl Onions, Bacon Lardons, Button Mushrooms, and Red Wine Sauce

Mains

Main Course

Baked Atlantic Salmon Medallion
with Shrimp and Scallop Mousse and Herb Beurre Blanc
Rabbit Dijonnaise
with House-Made Tagliatelli, Pearl Onions, Button Mushrooms, and Bacon
Venison & Pork Tourtiere
with Green Tomato Chutney
Boneless Cornish Hen
with a Succotash of Buttercup Squash and Corn, Potatoes, Cannellini Beans, and Sage Jus

Dessert

Opera Cake
Almond Sponge Cake Layered with Hazelnut Coffee Buttercream and Chocolate Ganache
Baked Alaska
Pistachio Ice Cream with Pistachio Anglaise
Creme Arlequin
Vanilla Brûlée Custard Topped with Crème Au Chocolat
Lemon Dacquoise
Layered Almond Meringue Biscuits with Lemon Curd and Wild Blueberry Compote

What 636 people are saying

Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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636 Reviews

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Barry
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on November 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Given our long association with the Merrill House, having celebrated wedding anniversaries there over the years, we were delighted to join renowned chef Michael Sullivan for his last dinner before becoming Executive Chef. The restaurant is amazing, from the delicious menu, to the wonderful staff, and the Alexandrian ambiance. With the restaurant opening form here on only for special events such as weddings, will have to organized a special event of our own so we can enjoy this restaurant.
Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill HouseResponded on November 21, 2025
Dear Barry, thank you for your lovely review of your recent dining experience at Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House. While we are shifting our food & beverage offering from restaurant service to event service, we do hope to welcome you back in the future as an event host or pop-up restaurant guest so you can continue to enjoy Chef Sullivan's incredible creations. Kind regards, General Manager
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Katharine Gold
NT28 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was always our favourite dining experience and we constantly recommended it.
Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill HouseResponded on November 21, 2025
Dear Katharine, thank you for your lovely review of your recent dining experience at Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House. While we are shifting our food & beverage offering from restaurant service to event service, we do hope to welcome you back in the future as an event host or pop-up restaurant guest so you can continue to enjoy Chef Sullivan's incredible creations. Kind regards, General Manager
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Kim
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on November 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service were exemplary, but we were in the “wine cellar”, which was cold and definitely lacking the ambience of the dining room.
Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill HouseResponded on November 21, 2025
Dear Kim, thank you for your lovely review of your recent dining experience at Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House and feedback about how we can improve the temperature and overall ambiance of our Wine Cellar for future guests. While we are shifting our food & beverage offering from restaurant service to event service, we do hope to welcome you back in the future as an event host or pop-up restaurant guest so you can continue to enjoy Chef Sullivan's incredible creations. Kind regards, General Manager
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Denise
Toronto6 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
wonderful so sad that they are closing. They will be missed!!!
Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill HouseResponded on November 21, 2025
Dear Denise, thank you for your lovely review of your recent dining experience at Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House. While we are shifting our food & beverage offering from restaurant service to event service, we do hope to welcome you back in the future as an event host or pop-up restaurant guest so you can continue to enjoy Chef Sullivan's incredible creations. Onwards and upwards! Kind regards, General Manager
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Kerridwen
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely sublime and flawless classical French meal from stellar chef who is now going into semi-retirement (but will still cook at the Merrill House fo special events!) Service was also excellent. The decor is super tasteful in the Gothic revival Merrill House. Wine list is long and excellent. It is a gem and we thank the chef and his whole team for making this meal for us for the chef for his 21 years of superb cooking.
Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill HouseResponded on November 21, 2025
Dear Kerridwen, thank you for your lovely review of your recent dining experience at Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House. We're grateful for your particular compliments on service, decor, wine list, and the food itself! While we are shifting our food & beverage offering from restaurant service to event service, we do hope to welcome you back in the future as an event host or pop-up restaurant guest so you can continue to enjoy Chef Sullivan's incredible creations. Kind regards, General Manager
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SHIRLEY
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on November 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Server Mel was fabulous, taking great care of us - topping up water and wine and asking our preferences throughout the evening. She made our dinner extra special. The rest of the staff were wonderful as well - pleasant, courteous and attentive. We are always pleased to see Susan who has been on staff almost forever. And of course chef Michael’s meal is always exceptional. We wish him well in retirement. Thank you for the great memories of our kind of real “dining out”.
Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill HouseResponded on November 21, 2025
Dear Shirley , thank you for your lovely review of your recent dining experience at Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House - your comments about our staff Melanie and Susan are so appreciated as well as your words about Chef Sullivan of course, who we are so fortunate to have grace the Merrill House kitchen. While we are shifting our food & beverage offering from restaurant service to event service, we do hope to welcome you back in the future as an event host or pop-up restaurant guest so you can continue to enjoy Chef Sullivan's incredible creations. Kind regards, General Manager
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DANIELLE
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a lovely meal! Staff were very warm and inviting as well. The cellar was such an intimate experience. Thank you!! The food was incredible as well.
Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill HouseResponded on November 21, 2025
Dear Danielle, thank you for your lovely review of your recent dining experience at Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House with particularly kind words directed towards our staff, the meal itself, and our Wine Cellar. While we are shifting our food & beverage offering from restaurant service to event service, we do hope to welcome you back in the future as an event host or pop-up restaurant guest so you can continue to enjoy Chef Sullivan's incredible creations. Kind regards, General Manager
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cyndi
Toronto2 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Perfectly cooked salmon and vegetables. Lovely meal!
Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill HouseResponded on November 21, 2025
Dear Cyndi, thank you for your kind review of your recent dining experience at Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House. We would be grateful to know specifically what would have elevated your experience to earn a 5 star review, so please do not hesitate to reach out! We're very happy to hear you enjoyed your meal. While we are shifting our food & beverage offering from restaurant service to event service, we do hope to welcome you back in the future as an event host or pop-up restaurant guest so you can continue to enjoy Chef Sullivan's incredible creations. Kind regards, General Manager
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Marcus
Toronto14 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sadly, our last visit to Brasserie Alexandria (it's closing). We had six dishes last night and all were tasty, with decent portion sizes and great presentation. If you have a chance to stop by for a meal, take it. You will be happy you did!
Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill HouseResponded on November 21, 2025
Dear Marcus, thank you for your lovely review of your recent dining experience at Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House. We absolutely agree that we are a place not to be missed! While we are shifting our food & beverage offering from restaurant service to event service, we do hope to welcome you back in the future as an event host or pop-up restaurant guest so you can continue to enjoy Chef Sullivan's incredible creations. Kind regards, General Manager
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donald
Toronto3 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Arrived after dark to non existent lighting - only what was coming from windows, where to park, where is the door - and poor signage. Wandered around the building twice before finding an open door only to be scolded by receptionist that the door we had entered was for hotel guests only; very rude for an establishment trying to be first-class. Install some lighting, have clear signs telling guests where to go and don't hide the "proper" door in the shadows up a dark staircase. Once seated, serving staff were competent but indifferent; showed no interest in describing the cuisine or wine which was unusual for an establishment marketing itself as gourmet/Michelin rated. All too quick to bring the bill despite the dining room being at ½ occupancy. Maybe disgruntled staff because chef is retiring and they are about to be unemployed; nevertheless turned anticipation of a "special evening" into a disappointment. Won't be returning when PEC offers many superior options.
Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill HouseResponded on November 24, 2025
Dear Donald, thank you for your review of your recent dining experience at Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House. We appreciate that you felt there was not enough lighting or signage to find your way easily, and we apologize that you felt "scolded" by our staff when you entered. We're grateful to know how we can make changes to our property for all guests. While we are shifting our food & beverage offering from restaurant service to event service, we do hope to welcome you back in the future as an event host or pop-up restaurant guest so you can continue to enjoy Chef Sullivan's incredible creations if you decide to give us a second chance so we can provide you with the service you deserve. Thank you again for your generosity with your feedback. Kind regards, General Manager
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Traditional French, Farm-to-table, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(866) 567-5969
Website
http://www.merrill-house.com/restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Michael Sullivan
Catering
Please call for catering requests.
Private party facilities
Please call for private events.

Location
343 Main St E, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Neighborhood
Prince Edward County
Cross street
Main Street and HWY 49, Picton Ontario
Parking details
Park in the rear of the hotel.
Public transit
n/a
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Brasserie Alexandria at Merrill House

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Merrill Salad

Pickerel, Wild Rice, & Corn Fritters

Potato Gnocchi

Oeuf en Meurette

Mains

Baked Atlantic Salmon Medallion

Rabbit Dijonnaise

Venison & Pork Tourtiere

Boneless Cornish Hen

Dessert

Opera Cake

Baked Alaska

Creme Arlequin

Lemon Dacquoise

What 636 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Dining areas

Additional information

Permanently Closed