Merk's Bar & Grill
Nestled in the heart of New Smyrna Beach, Merk's Bar & Grill beckons food enthusiasts to savor a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Located at 193 Causeway N, this beloved eatery combines casual elegance with a laid-back coastal vibe. Whether you're in the mood for a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, or a lively happy hour, Merk's has you covered. With its prime location overlooking the waterfront, Merk's Bar & Grill offers not just a meal, but a memorable escape from the ordinary.
About This Place
Q: What type of cuisine does Merk's Bar & Grill offer?
A: Merk's Bar & Grill specializes in a variety of delicious seafood dishes, burgers, and other American classics, perfect for any palate.
Q: Is it necessary to make a reservation at Merk's?
A: While reservations are not required, they are recommended, especially during busy hours or weekends, to ensure you have a great spot overlooking the waterfront.
Q: What is the best time to visit Merk's Bar & Grill for a relaxing experience?
A: Visiting during the late afternoon or early evening allows you to enjoy the stunning sunset views while savoring a delightful meal.
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Brian MurrayFamous for their Frankenstein wings so we had to go and give them a try. We started with a dozen raw oysters ($18!), great price and a good size. We also ordered their soup of the day, Shrimp and Corn ($8.99). The soup was very watered down, the shrimp were tiny/miniscule and a lot of potatoes. Thumbs down 👎 on the soup for the price point. Unsweetened tea $3.75 and a pint of Yuengling $4 were very reasonably priced 👍. Nice selection of draft brews and bottled beers too. 10 wings for $16.50 with the famous Frankenstein sauce were not overly impressive for size, sauce and price👎. However, they came with a blue cheese sauce that was better than any blue cheese we ever had, because you couldn't taste the blue cheese 👍. We also ordered the Angus Burger and fries. The burger was cooked perfectly to the requested medium rare and the crinkle cut fries perfectly crispy per our request👍👍. We absolutely had to try the cheesecake from Patties Cheesecakes down the road. We had the Carrotcake Cheesecake and it was amazing for our dessert👍👍. The place is big, plenty of parking, full bar and very loud. Service was interesting. 1st waitress took our drink order and oyster order. 2nd waitress took our wing order. 1st waitress came back and took my beer and burger order and 3rd waiter cleared our plates and took our dessert order. Support local, give them a try. Good location, friendly staff and customers 👍
Jun 28, 2026 · Google Review
Gary J.Everything about this place is great. 1 night we had the wings. Medium. Frankenstein sauce on the side. Being from Buffalo, we were expecting mediocre wings. We were blown away. The wings were the best we've ever had. The Frankenstein sauce was incredible. Today it was linguine with garlic sauce and shrimp and pulled pork. Exceptional! I wish we discovered this place sooner. The people here are all so welcoming and friendly. Too bad we can't give more stars.
May 8, 2026 · Google Review
Nick CangemiSomewhat disappointing and unlucky experience for me. I’ve been wanting to try this place out for a while as I’ve heard lots of good things about their signature item, the grilled wet Frankenstein wings. I drive almost 40 min from Deltona and arrive at 11:30am. I confidently order 20 grilled wet Frankenstein drums, only to be told that because today is Super Bowl Sunday that they are not offering the grilled wet wings. Needless to say I am taken aback by this, not only because it’s the first I’ve heard about it, but also because the game itself isn’t starting for another SEVEN HOURS, and the restaurant isn’t even crowded. Dejectedly, I get the wings extra crispy fried Frankenstein. After receiving the wings, they aren’t even all that crispy, so I’m left wondering if they got my order wrong or if ordering them extra crispy doesn’t actually impact the final product. Either way, the wings were pretty tasty but nothing to write home about, and the homemade bleu cheese dressing could be described similarly, as it had a good amount of bleu cheese crumbles in it, but the texture of the dressing had a store bought sliminess to it which keeps it from being top tier. I wasn’t at the restaurant a particularly long period of time, and in the time I was, I overheard people at three other tables attempt to order grilled wet wings and be denied. I imagine every server had to say that about a thousand times that day lol. Kinda sucks that you’re unable to make your most famous food item anytime it gets busy.
Feb 10, 2026 · Google Review
Carl BaileyIt’s a bar vibe and it’s done very well! Service was prompt enough with drinks being served quickly. I ordered the 10 “FRANKENSTEIN” Wings - grilled and they were cooked beautifully and served quick and hot. The wings are good sized wings so 10 were very filling. The flavor of the sauce - Delish!!!!! My partner ordered the Taco Salad Bowl and he gave it a solid 5 saying it was very good.
Sep 10, 2025 · Google Review
Portia OlaughlinOne of those local gems that actually lives up to the hype. This spot was a word-of-mouth find, and honestly? Worth it. The house-made sauces are the stars, especially the white Zinfandel vinaigrette on my salad. Simple greens, but that dressing? Next level. Tried the Frankenstein boneless wings, killer sauce, wings were just okay. Fried mushrooms were solid, and I’d absolutely come back just to dip those in the Frankenstein sauce. Service was warm and attentive, with nonstop refills (even on water, which hit the spot after a hot-day walk). Definitely a place I’d recommend if you’re looking for laid-back eats with flavor that surprises you.
Jun 14, 2025 · Google Review