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Bien Mérité Pink French Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner - Bien Merite, Corpus Christi, TX

Bien Merite

4.4
4.4
70 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American
A photo of Bien Merite restaurant

Bien Merite

4.4
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American
Corpus Christi

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Bien Merite offers a delightful French culinary experience throughout the day, starting with a scrumptious breakfast featuring scratch-made bakery items and delicate pastries. The lunch menu is equally enticing, with a variety of delicious food options to choose from. For dinner, guests can indulge in a delectable selection of French cuisine, prepared with care and expertise. Whether it’s the freshly baked pastries or the flavorful dishes, Bien Merite ensures a memorable dining experience with its authentic French fare.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, French, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (361) 334-0241
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    EC Marjorie Pettigrove
  • Catering
    BIEN MÉRITÉ offers a selection of specialty desserts and baked goods for parties, gatherings, meetings, and events. We provide a wide array of breakfast, lunch, & dinner catering options to your preferences. BIEN MÉRITÉ's catering menu has something for everyone. High-quality, delicious food that will leave a lasting impression on your event.
  • Private party facilities
    BIEN MÉRITÉ is available for private events. We have an event room that can accommodate up to 30 guests seated. Additionally, we offer the ability to rent the entire space for dinner based on availability.
  • Neighborhood
    Corpus Christi
  • Cross street
    Between Elizabeth St and Morgan Ave. Pink Building.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • High Tea for 1

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy an experience consisting of sandwiches, scones, and pastries all served with a pot of tea and a glass of champagne. This experience is a set menu which means the chef prepares the sandwiches and pastries of the day for you. Upon arrival you will receive a glass of champagne and be asked to select your tea. High tea is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner services. You may book online to reserve your seat or you may walk-in. Walk-ins are subject to availability so it's recommended to reserve this experience ahead of time online. Tea for 1 includes, 2 finger sandwiches, 3 bite sized pastries, 1 macarons, 1 tea, 1 cocktail or mocktail.
  • Mommy & Me Tea for 1

    $38.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy an experience consisting of sandwiches, and pastries all served with a pot of tea and a glass of sparkling cider or lemonade. This experience is a set menu which means the chef prepares the sandwiches and pastries of the day for you. Upon arrival you will receive a glass of sparkling cider or lemonade and be asked to select your tea. This tea service includes, 2 finger sandwiches, 1 bite sized pastry, 2 macarons, 1 Tea & 1 Sparkling Cider or lemonade in a plastic fluted glass.
  • Holiday High Tea

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a hauntingly delightful Halloween High Tea experience! Indulge in a set menu featuring spooky-themed finger sandwiches and pastries, expertly crafted by our chef. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with a glass of sparkling cider or lemonade, beautifully rimmed with faux blood made from honey and food coloring. Choose your favorite tea to accompany two finger sandwiches, a bite-sized pastry, and two delectable macarons. It’s the ultimate treat for those who love a touch of fright with their afternoon tea!

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Good for groups

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Healthy

  • Corpus Christi

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bien Merite offers an enchanting dining experience with "impeccable service" and "delicious food." The ambiance is cozy and elegant, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the desserts, especially the "amazing" pastries and "best macaroons." Some mention slow service but praise the inviting decor and friendly staff.

70 Reviews
  1. Blair

    Houston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is really good here but I’ve had bad / the slowest service 3 times in a row

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  2. Marian

    San Antonio

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Whole Foods tasted good. I had the cheese omelette with fruit without strawberries a decaf Americano because they do not have decaf drift coffee with regular milk no skim milk here could not eat potatoes and salad due to medical condition so got fruit asked for bread ciabatta roll with instead of up George I was charged 450 for a roll which was a bit much but the food was very good except that there was a lot of butter in grease which had to be blocked off. That was unnecessary. There was also a lot of unnecessary grease in the cinnamon roll, which was really around cinnamon croissant With a lemon sugar glaze not icing so it tasted good but way too much grease Matcha cookie flavor in the middle was good but white chocolate chips were unnecessary and we’re just pure sugar so food is very good but they need to take about half the butter away. And maybe give a few more healthy smaller brunch options from the breakfast menu and maybe some uncured turkey or chicken, bacon and nachos pork. Also bakery cookies in the front for the French bakery would be a nice touch not just little pastries associated with a $50 a person specialty. I hear they’re moving to Alameda and Roberts, which will be lovely to a bigger place and adding three days a week dinner which looked really good online, but they don’t have right now so I’m looking forward to that. The staff was amazing and very helpful with issues and allergies

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  3. Abi

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here and we are already planning our next visit!! The food was amazing! I had the vegan sandwich and it was perfect, super flavorful. The fries were perfect too. My daughter had the creamy pesto pasta and she LOVED it. I had to try and it was super yummy. I cannot say enough about the Macaroons though, HOLY Taledo! BEST MACAROONS I've every had. So glad CC has a spot like this.

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  4. sandra

    San Antonio

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I planned a special lunch with my sisters and made a reservation. Our table was empty when we got there but they told us they had to clear it. We waited 20 minutes for that to happen. We were finally able to order and thirty minutes later the waitress came to tell us they were out of what two people ordered. They ordered grilled cheese because at this point we were tired of waiting to eat. Everyone’s food but there’s came. Everyone had finished eating by the time ONE of the grilled cheese came. Never was there an apology
    Bien MeriteResponded on October 14, 2024
    Hi Sandra! Thank you for your feedback, and I sincerely apologize for the wait time you experienced. Our team should have ensured that your table was ready upon your arrival, and I apologize for the inconvenience this caused. I also regret that some meals were out of stock, and that others never arrived. This is not the standard of service that we strive to uphold. Your experience is important to us and I appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. We would love the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future and hope to see you again.

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  5. Dylan

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s was amazing. The drink were good! Food was outstanding! The waitress was awesome!

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  6. Marissa

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    i always get the strawberries and cream waffle , and it’s perfect. the waffle is the perfect softness and the strawberries always taste so fresh! my boyfriend gets the american breakfast and always always says how good the potatoes are lol. recently we tried a cream puff and a beignet and they were amazing! we also had a sample of a little chocolate cake and it was also amazing. i had a reservation for my birthday and they were all so nice complimenting me and wishing me a happy birthday and even gave me a free slice of cake which was so so so good it was perfect. 10/10 would recommend! it’s also gorgeous inside so

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  7. Jacey

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good. Food, vibe, service, aesthetic.. everything. Loved it. Kylie helped us and she was so cute and so nice- love her. Took some things from the case to go and they were DELECTABLE. 10/10 experience.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a lovely time at Bien our server was amazing we loved her I wish I would’ve gotten her name for this review the food was ok nothing fantastic but definitely edible if we’re ever in town again we would definitely come back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I waited 40 minutes for my order. I will not be returning or recommending this restaurant to others.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered avocado toast and a French Breakfast. The first avocado toast came out and the avocado was black. Literally black. The waitress took it back. After about 15 minutes of waiting, the second avocado toast was brought out and the avocado was hard as a rock. It couldn’t be eaten because it was so hard. We scarped off the avocado to eat the sourdough bread and it was too, completely solid. The waitress comped that toast (obviously) and gave us a strawberry macroon for the trouble. The French Breakfast was good, however the sourdough toast was also hard as a rock. It was inedible. We will not be returning.

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FAQs

Bien Merite offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (361) 334-0241.

Bien Merite is rated 4.4 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Bien Merite restaurant

Bien Merite

4.4
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American
Corpus Christi

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bien Merite

1336 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Elizabeth St and Morgan Ave. Pink Building.
  • Neighborhood
    Corpus Christi
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, French, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    EC Marjorie Pettigrove
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (361) 334-0241
  • Catering
    BIEN MÉRITÉ offers a selection of specialty desserts and baked goods for parties, gatherings, meetings, and events. We provide a wide array of breakfast, lunch, & dinner catering options to your preferences. BIEN MÉRITÉ's catering menu has something for everyone. High-quality, delicious food that will leave a lasting impression on your event.
  • Private party facilities
    BIEN MÉRITÉ is available for private events. We have an event room that can accommodate up to 30 guests seated. Additionally, we offer the ability to rent the entire space for dinner based on availability.
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