Merroir

I love this place! It's truly a gem and a must visit if you're passing through the area. With gorgeous views and delicious oysters, it's the perfect place to grab a view, a dozen, and a glass of sparkling wine.I've loved everything I've eaten there, and I can say with confidence I've had a majority of the menu. The stuffin muffin is sold as a main, but really is more of a small plate--it is a must get! The oyster stew is so simple, but so good. The poboy is immensely satisfying. Even the non-oyster offerings are good! The burger and the crostini have no right to be that delicious at an oyster restaurant! But really I love the Rap oysters raw with the humble offerings of mignonette, lemon, and horseradish.The only reason why this isn't a 5 star is the odd smell the interior restaurant has. It smells like a bathroom. You get used to it after a little bit, but in the meantime it's off--putting.Service is friendly and informed. Restaurant is accessible inside with one step up into the restaurant. Accessibility is somewhat limited outside as areas are paved with broken shells, possibly complicating things for those with mobility limitations. Outside dining offers an attractive view from the many picnic tables with umbrellas for shade--the perfect place for outdoor dining in fair weather. Docks are available to those who arrive by boat.Make the time to visit and enjoy!

We had dinner here both nights as we were staying at an air b and b that was walking distance. Both nights the raw oysters were super fresh and delicious. Our favorite items were the stuffin muffin, raw oysters and scallops. The house salad with shrimp and poke tuna tacos were good but nothing special. The oyster chowder soup special was creamy, delicious and filling! Service was good and ambiance right on the water was wonderful!

Plenty of parking, great staff and dinner with a view of the Rappahannock! Great swordfish and sweet potato hash and crabcakes. Definitely worth a trip!

Hubs and I found this delicious pearl while camping about a mile away in Topping VA. Merroir is located on a quiet waterfront which is beautiful by day or night. We know this because we had lunch and then came back later for dinner! We lucked out because we enjoyed our dinner during a warm October evening lit by a full Harvest Moon. The location is laid back, quiet, fun, upscale (but not uptight) and the perfect place to enjoy with friends or just a romantic dinner. Lunch was ceviche and tortilla chips. Some of the best I've tasted and consisted of small shrimp and bay oysters, cilantro, onions and jalapeño. I could eat that everyday. Our amazing server Sierra helped us narrow down our dinner selections because we entirely wanted one of everything on the menu:Carolina shrimpFrench onion (special)Roasted red pepper soup with crab Burger (lady at table next to me said it's her fav burger) Blackened Fish tacos Caramelized bananas All 100% in flavor!!! There were so many other things we wanted to try on the menu but we ran out of space. Everyone around us seemed to enjoy their dining experience. If we are ever back in Topping we will be sure to stop here!

This place was a great spot. It's a really cute restaurant with a beautiful outdoor seating area right by the water. The oyster soup was good, raw oysters were delicious. The scallops were huge and perfectly cooked. The waitress was friendly and efficient. Only a reason a star is down is because they couldn't give a side salad instead of chips on the side of the roll- seems like something they should be able to substitute. Also the fire pits were not working and it was a bit chilly.

The most lovely outside patio with water view. Fresh oysters, oyster po'boy recommended

This was a quick stop for us on the way to the Tides Inn. 2 glasses of wine and a dozen oysters. We sat outside since it was a beautiful day with gorgeous views. We were sat right away but it did take a minute for the waitress to come over. Friendly - but definitely not overly friendly. The oysters came out quick....we got 6 salty and 6 that were sweeter. You could definitely tell the difference. They were delicious. I would love to go back and order some other items. The Red pepper Crab Soup sounds delicious. Poke tacos, shrimp, clams and their is even a burger for the one that doesn't eat seafood. You must get a picture of the Ruby. We did explore and go inside but certainly did not feel welcome so we quickly left and got in the car and we were on our way to the Tides Inn. I was actually looking for a gift shop because I was wondering if the glasses were for sale because I liked them. I still don't know if they sell them.

The food is always amazing and the staff are always welcoming. We were able to buy a quart of oysters to take home.

We were visiting the Tides Inn and was looking for a place to eat. I have been to some other restaurants part of the Rappahannock Group so I knew I would not be disappointed! What a cute quaint place, I only wish we arrived before it got dark so we could see the beautiful view. We ordered quite a few things, I'll share our favorites and some dishes you could skip. We started off with the Red Pepper Crab Soup, delicious and perfect for a cold evening. We ordered some Rappahannocks and Old Salts Oysters - fresh / crisp / salty / buttery! We moved on to the Ceviche, not a fan but it's was not bad. The scallops were wonderful, huge! We enjoyed the smoked corn and cilantro twice.Now on to our favorites! I have to mention the Stuffin Muffin was one we overlooked to be honest. We wanted one more thing and was not sure which one last dish we should indulge in. Our server suggested this dish and she was right! The stuffin muffin is literally stuffing mixed with bacon and oysters topped with a yummy creamy sauce. The other thing we loved was the Roasted Oysters with the Chipotle Butter, wow.Great place check it out!

A wonderful location, great service from our server Prema and finally, great food. My wife and I had the swordfish special paired with ratatouille, excellent. Oh did I mention the oysters are delicious.