tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post7773297567099332594..comments2024-03-01T11:09:22.394-05:00Comments on Indianapolis Restaurant Scene: Meridian - RevisitErin in Indyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06236924407558284371noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-23285128733258628532011-04-03T07:59:27.090-04:002011-04-03T07:59:27.090-04:00I agree with other readers that the appetizers are...I agree with other readers that the appetizers are generally better than the entrees, but the corn chowder and scallops are reason enough for a visit. I have always had a very solid meal at Meridian, but again, I have never strayed from ordering that corn chowder!Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-15757951441490321802011-04-01T13:16:13.216-04:002011-04-01T13:16:13.216-04:00Don't rule it out just because it didn't w...Don't rule it out just because it didn't wow Erin. Just to name a few good meals I've had: the corn chowder, salmon, scallops, pork loin. Yes, it is expensive but in my opinion, totally worth a special occasion.Tori Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922117323952403527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-66353374223086396112011-03-29T16:18:14.117-04:002011-03-29T16:18:14.117-04:00I'm so disappointed - Meridian has been a must...I'm so disappointed - Meridian has been a must try for me for too long and now I'm wondering "is it worth it?" Some day - but I'll be sure to be selective over dishes. Thanks Erin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-91067923402240827702011-03-28T12:28:25.944-04:002011-03-28T12:28:25.944-04:00Concur Erin. I found it just ok and a bit pricey ...Concur Erin. I found it just ok and a bit pricey for what it is. Like you, I'm not a big fan of the large Blue Point Oysters, but lots like them. I like them with a Mignonete on a bed of ice. West Coast Oysters and Malpeques are great for this, but,admittedly, they'd get lost in the presentation described.<br /><br />It's a pleasant room with pleasant people and ok cuisine. Not on our "redo" list at this time. As an aside, I remember the location as Dodd's Towne House which completed what I called the "Indianapolis Home Cooking Troika". The other two are Hollyhock Hill and the Iron Skillet.Joe in Montgomery OHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-88805224767421478282011-03-28T09:59:18.014-04:002011-03-28T09:59:18.014-04:00I like Meridian, but I've learned the hard way...I like Meridian, but I've learned the hard way that the best way to enjoy it is to get a table in the bar and just make a meal of the appetizers. The mains are overpriced and usually underwhelming.<br /><br />And if you want a table in the bar you'd better reserve it beforehand, because this is one of those places that puts a "Reserved" placard on the table whether or not it's actually reserved. It's nice that they hold prime tables in case a regular shows up, but not so nice if you're not a regular.ChicagoPetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482085939749594086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-66115193250956020932011-03-28T08:53:23.787-04:002011-03-28T08:53:23.787-04:00I'm glad to finally read an honest review of M...I'm glad to finally read an honest review of Meridian. Although, I've never been there I've read many reviews raving over it, but never really describing anything about the food. I've also heard it isn't necessarily always worth the money (which seems to be the case in your review).<br /><br />Not sure if you've been yet, but both the Rathskellar (on Mass. Ave downtown) and the Black Swan (in Plainfield) have great spaetzle and cabbage.Central Restaurant Productshttp://blog.centralrestaurant.com/noreply@blogger.com