Mertens Prime Menu
Welcome to Mertens Prime, a culinary jewel located at 35 Oakes St SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Offering a delightful blend of classic and contemporary dishes, this restaurant ensures an unforgettable dining experience. The menu includes vibrant options like the Roasted Beet & Chevre Salad and the hearty French Onion Soup, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients that tantalize the palate.
For a truly special occasion, indulge in the Filet Dinner for Two, a succulent 20 oz. Chateaubriand, expertly carved tableside. Diners rave about the steak's melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, complemented by impeccable service and a warm ambience. The rooftop offers stunning views of downtown, enhancing an already perfect evening. With each visit, guests leave with not just full stomachs but memorable experiences, ensuring Mertens Prime is a must-try destination for food enthusiasts.
BEST BITES
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL
6 jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce & creamy horseradish
FIGS IN A BLANKET
8 goat cheese stuffed figs wrapped in prosciutto. Drizzled with honey-balsamic glaze and candied walnuts.
ROASTED BONE MARROW
Canoe cut. Accompanied with caramelized onions, chili fig jam, fresh herbs, toasted French baguette.
CRAB RANGOON DIP
A deconstructed crab rangoon experience—warm, creamy crab dip, topped with classic sweet-and-sour sauce and served with crispy pita chips for dipping.
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
Blend of sauteed spinach, creamy cheeses, artichoke hearts, and water chestnuts. Baked until bubbling. Served with pita chips.
MERTENS CHEESE CART
Enjoy our rotating selection of curated cheeses, paired with baguette, dried fruits, and nuts.
ESCARGOT
Sauteed snails in a rich butter herb sauce. Accompanied with pasta & crostini.
CAJUN SHRIMP STUFFED BEIGNETS
Fresh beignet dough stuffed with a seasoned shrimp mixture. Deep fried and tossed in a sweet/savory mixture of Cajun seasoning and powdered sugar.
DEEP FRIED MUSHROOM BITES
Battered button mushrooms paired with our peppercorn ranch
TRUFFLE FRIES
Finely shaved Pecorino infused with truffle piled high on a big bowl of fries.
FRENCH ONION SOUP
French onion soup is a comforting, savory classic. House made stocks.
CLAM CHOWDER
New England-style clam chowder.
SOUPS
SALADS
ROASTED BEET & CHEVRE SALAD
Roasted Beets, fresh goat cheese, seasonal berries, dried cranberries, candied sunflower seeds. Mixed greens. Balsamic Vinaigrette.
CAESAR SALAD
Classic Caesar Salad served family-style. Garlic herb bread crumb. Shaved parmesan.
SPRING GREENS
Mixed greens topped with asparagus, bacon bits, hard boiled egg, shaved brussel sprouts. Creamy dill dressing.
DUCK AL'ORANGE
Crispy duck legs. Orange glaze. Roasted Broccolini.
CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Crispy Cajun-spiced chicken katsu served over a fluffy buttermilk waffles. Sprinkled with pixie dust of Cajun infused powdered sugar. Thick sliced bacon. Local maple syrup.
MARRY ME BEANS
Slow-simmered white beans in a rich, sun-dried tomato and garlic-infused sauce with aromatic herbs, a splash of vegetable broth, and a hint of spice-so delicious, they might just win your heart.
GRILLED SALMON
Salmon filet grilled to a medium well. Grilled asparagus. Spring dill sauce.
SHRIMP & SCALLOP SCAMPI
Tender shrimp and bay scallops sautéed with garlic, white wine, and asparagus, tossed with al dente linguini in a light lemon-herb butter sauce, finished with fresh basil and a hint of red pepper flakes.
MUSHROOM STROGANOFF
Family recipe. Traditional mushroom cream sauce over cavatappi noodles. Portabella Mushroom.
SHAVED RIBEYE SANDWICH
Slow-roasted shaved ribeye piled high on a toasted baguette with melted provolone and tangy pickled peppers. Caramelized onion. Served with rich au jus for dipping and a side of creamy horseradish sauce. Choice of house salad or fries.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH GNOCCHI
Potato gnocchi finished in a butternut sauce. Crumbled of goat cheese, pumpkin seeds and fried sage.
MAIN COURSE
FILET DINNER FOR TWO
FILET DINNER FOR TWO
Chateaubriand. Approximately 20 oz. Center Cut. Carved tableside with 1 sauce & 1 side Add extra side for 7upcharge
12oz CHUCK END RIBEYE
All Steaks are served with a roasted garlic butter side.
10oz FILET MIGNON
All Steaks are served with a roasted garlic butter side.
8oz STEAK FRITES & SALAD
All Steaks are served with a roasted garlic butter side.