Merle's American Tavern

Our server was great, but the food was just okay. The Saturday chicken sandwich special was a sloppy mess, but it was tasty hot and juicy.The Reuben had really nice bread, but the sour kraut tasted smokey (so bizarre) and the meat portion was smaller than other places we frequent. The fries were hot and nicely crispy. Ketchup was oddly textured... Not smooth. Not a bad experience but not one I'll be rushing back to re-create.

On a weekend of culinary experiences, this food stands tallest! My Surf & Turf lunch had delicious grilled Steak Tips cooked to order, w lightly battered & fried Catfish Bites and Housecut Chips. The flavor was excellent, and it was the best meal all weekend!! My wife also loved her Chicken Bacon Sandwich, with a huge piece of chicken (she couldn't eat it all)!

This is a small town bar and grill and you can tell the second you walk in.Beer was fresh and cold.I had the club and thought it was pretty good. Sadly the rest of my party did not enjoy their food. Burger was subpar, chicken fingers were a bit over cooked and fish and chips were interesting.Our service was a really nice lady so that was a plus!If you live in peculiar I def would recommend!

Delicious food and large portions. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Great environment. Service was great

Pretty good bar food. The wife had a Rueben and fries. She thought it was really good. I had a cowboy burger and sidewinder fries. The pulled pork was very good but should have know since it's a Tavern and not a BBQ Restaurant. But would definitely go back

I have nothing positive to say about my experience at Merle's, so I write this as a warning to passer-byers who may think this is a good idea for a quick meal. Don't. Spare yourself and just don't.Our experience was horrid. Walked in, totally ignored. Waitress finally acknowledged us by pointing to an empty table. 20 minutes later we got water splashed on us as she slammed down the glasses with menus...and then proceeded to immediately ask us what we wanted to order. Ummm.... we just got menus. I asked for two minutes, mistake. Took another 10 to get her back. When she returned, exasperated by us, she just took out her pad and stared at us. Not a word.Our cold, stale, dry, awful, from a frozen bag food was later delivered by another staff member who left us with no condiments, no silverware, no water refill (never got that tea I ordered and had to pay for), and just sitting. After another 5 minutes, I helped myself to the condiments, silverware, napkins, etc., that I had spotted and had to walk our glasses to the bar for water refills. The bartender was highly annoyed that we weren't ordering drinks (it's lunch, we're traveling, sorry bud...)My reminder note for this review was: "Worst restaurant experience of my life.". It is for sure in the top 5 worst eating experiences I have ever had. Happily will never return to give it a second chance.

My burger was precooked and not that greatI took a few bites and ehhhhI was doneServer looked at my plate and asked if everything was ok and I told her it was terrible....She asked if she could replace it or get me anything else (I asked for an order of tots)Brought me an order of tots and took the burger ofNOTE: customers should never have to ask for a refund and I never do, I simply won't come backShe states that she took it Got my $6 bill for tots and gave her & $30I'll give this place another try (because of simple basics of taking it off my ticket) another timeI'll change my rating, when I try the food againGreat looking place

The food is freaking amazing and the atmosphere is awesome! The service is always top notch. Must try the shrimp tacos!!! This is one of my favorite places hands down!!

We loved the Corn Nuggets! They taste like clumps of sweet cream corn dipped in batter and deep fried. Definitely coming back for them again. We had chicken fried chicken & chef salad which were good. Mixed drinks were tasty.

Good diner style food. Server attentive and food served promptly. We had chicken fried chicken and it good. Casual atmosphere.