Mercer Social House

I was super disappointed when Urban Grill on Main went out of business. For many years it was a staple of spring and fall soccer seasons, with its convenient location near one of the area's largest soccer parks. Fortunately, the space has recently reopened as Mercer Social House and many of the same things we love about the former restaurant continue to be true with the new ownership. We have already been a couple of times and have sampled the brunch and regular lunch/dinner menus.An early favorite on the menu for me is the fried spicy chicken sandwich topped with sriracha aioli, cabbage slaw, and cherry pepper ($15.45). This is served with Saratoga chips or you can substitute fries for $1.25. The spicy on this sandwich is no joke and the cherry peppers really sealed the deal for me on this one, such a great flavor from those. The fries were alright, but next time I think I'll try the Saratoga chips.On the brunch menu, I selected the Monte Cristo with French toasted brioche, tasso ham, Swiss cheese, provolone, and dijonnaise all deep-fried and served with raspberry compote ($19.95). This was a large and very filling sandwich. I must admit one of the best Monte Cristo's I think I've had. The outside was crispy fried, but the inside was soft and had a really nice combination of flavors. Overall the food has been good, the service great, and the atmosphere perfect. Spring soccer season is just around the corner so I'll soon be back more often!

What a sweet little gem in Newtown. I loved Urban Grill so I had high expectations for this place and boy did it exceed those expectations. First things first- make sure you make a RESERVATION! We saw people turned away because they didn't have resi's. They have NA beer which is a plus as Dry January has bled over into arid February. The wings appetizer with Mild buffalo were - soo smoky! The entree was double dipped and a large portion. We brought enough home in leftovers that our son could have a meal- But the true of the show were the "horseradish cheddar mashed potatoes"Service was timely-Ps- I loved the indoor decor- the lights were ultra chic!! Super cozy!!

Really good, simple American fare. Multiple cozy dining rooms, including an outdoor covered patio which is great in the warm months. Friendly, attentive service kept our drinks filled and had fast delivery of our appetizers and entrees. Only a few dessert options - a warm brownie and vanilla crème brûlée - but both are delicious. One of the best casual dining options on the East side.

Service was excellent, but one of our dinners was not edible. First serving, Fried Chicken was not done. Pink meat inside. The cook came out to look at it and apologized and told us they would prepare a new meal. The second serving was EXACTLY the same. The chicken was undercooked and looked pink inside again (it's funny, in both cases, because of the fried batter on the outside, it looked terrific until you got to the actual chicken. They looked at the food again and didn't know what to say. They were embarrassed and kind to us and deducted the cost of my wife's meal. I thought my sandwich was very good. I felt bad for them, but I was a bit shocked by how badly the food was cooked, twice? It seemed like a very nice restaurant, but I have to say, I am in no hurry to go back.

I wanted to visit when it was Urban Grill but my Mr told me that his co workers thought it was overpriced and overrated. Now with new ownership, new name and menu, I wanted to check it out even more because it's always packed whenever we drive by. The pavilion (outdoor seating) is where it's at. It's super cozy, laid back, welcoming and rustic. We wanted to sit in that area on a Saturday night. The menu is VERY simple. Starters, Salads, pasta, ribs, wings, sandwiches, kids menu and dessert. I love the cocktail list. They have everything from margaritas, martinis, mojitos, bourbon, and mocktails. They also have wine and craft beer on tap. We ordered-Drinks:-Coors Light draft -Pom-A-Mule- Wheatley Vodka, Pom juice and ginger beerAppetizer and Dinner:-Burrata Caprese-Pesto grilled cheese sandwich w/ fries-Fried spicy chicken sandwich w/ side salad The appetizer was amazing. Loved the pesto, cherry tomatoes and Burrata on fresh focaccia bread. Our dinner was also on point. The pesto grilled cheese was comforting and had great flavor. My Mr really enjoyed his Spicy chicken sandwich. It definitely had a kick! Management went around and greeted everyone including our table. That was really nice, we gave our feedback for sure. I know we will be back because my Mr mentioned trying the wings plus we wanted to experience the indoor seating. We are fans!

My lady and I have been by this place when it was Urban Grill, but honestly, it didn't look all that good to me. Then, not too long ago, Urban Grill closed down, and in just a few months, it became Mercer Social House. After seeing the menu for this newly renamed place, it really looked interesting to my lady and I, so we decided to check it out. Overall, we're glad we did. We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon little after 5pm. The setup is pretty much the same as before, lots of seating inside and lots more outside under the pavilion. The menu isn't huge at all but offers a nice variety of upgraded pub grub. The drink menu is definitely nice, with a number of signature cocktails. My lady and I started off with burrata caprese, which our friendly and helpful server said was one of her favorite appetizers. For drinks, I had a classic Coors Light on draft while my lady had a Pom-a-mule (a pomegranate twist on a Moscow mule). Our appetizer came out pretty quickly and was very tasty. You spread the burrata mixture on toasted baguettes that they serve it with and the combination is great. As for our mains, my lady got the pesto grilled cheese with fries, and I got the fried spicy chicken sandwich with a side salad (house balsamic vinegrette dressing). Our dishes came out fairly quickly too. My lady really enjoyed the grilled cheese. I'll admit, the first couple bite of my chicken sandwich didn't seem spicy at all, but when I got a bite of the slaw on it, it lit me up a bit. I was impressed by the spice, much more than I was expecting, but not to the point where I couldn't taste anything else. Unfortunately, we didn't save room for dessert, but maybe next time because the brookie bliss does sound good, and so does the vanilla creme brulee.This spot has changed menu-wise from when it was Urban Grill, and I'd have to say it changed for the better, from a place that didn't seem all that interesting to a place I could definitely go to again. Sometimes change can be a good thing, and in this case, it absolutely was a good thing.

Same space, different name. We were all very happy with the mozzarella sticks, Mac and cheese, and blackened grouper sandwich. Service was pleasant. Our group enjoyed it, but was not "Wowed" with the food.

My sister in law and I stopped by for a late lunch. The patio was breezy and delightful. Great TV placement for pre-season Bengals game. I had a frozen lemonade with Tito's which was refreshing. Sis had mock tail watermelon drink which she enjoyed. We both had wings which were moist and plump. OurServers Ellie and Nick were prompt and engaging. The bar tender even came to our table to say hello. That's service! We will be back!

Meghan our server was fantastic. Wings were not that great. Very gooey. The onion soup was delicious. Atmosphere very nice outdoor space. I'll give it one more chance. Still have growing pains. Very high priced for most items.

Went for brunch with a group. Server was wonderful even with us running her. The food was really good make sure you share the monte Cristo. Really good but really big. Eggs were done perfectlyCan't wait to try dinner