V. Mertz Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to V. Mertz, a culinary gem located in the heart of Omaha at 1022 Howard St. This fine dining destination offers an exquisite menu that reflects a perfect blend of innovative flavors and seasonal ingredients, prepared with a masterful touch.
The menu features an enticing range of small plates, including the pan-seared black cod with miso-sake gastrique and luxurious ossetra caviar, sure to tantalize your palate. For heartier options, the 8oz Morgan Ranch American Wagyu with black peppercorn brandy cream promises a rich, savory experience.
Dining here is not just about the food; it’s an experience enhanced by exceptional service and a warm ambiance. With customer reviews praising the meticulous attention to detail and the chef’s passion for craft, V. Mertz is a must-visit for anyone seeking an unforgettable meal that celebrates culinary artistry.
DINNER MENU - SMALL PLATES
bread service
pork fat toasted coconut rolls, herbs, butter
artisan cheese plate
rye cracker, candied nuts, blueberry jam, pickles
house charcuterie
pepperone, habanero salami, ginger beef, accompaniments
wagyu ny strip tartare
roasted tomato vinaigrette, cherry tomato, pickled garlic, garlic scape cracker
pan seared black cod
black rice, marinated oyster mushroom, crispy leek, miso-sake gastrique
flavor country lion’s mane mushroom
salsa macha, pickled corn, orange, cilantro, garlic chip
tuna conserva
tonnato sauce, pickled tomato, banana pepper, green bean, fennel, fried caper
seared foie gras
pineapple pepper jam, celery chip, grilled sourdough rye bread
american hackleback caviar
1 oz buckwheat blini, crème fraîche, red onion, egg, chive
ossetra caviar
1 oz buckwheat blini, crème fraîche, red onion, egg, chive
roasted monkfish
braised swiss chard, haricot verts, gochujang & leek soubise, xo sauce
agnolotti pasta
apple braised pork, pickled apple, fennel, charred shishito, grana padano
cavendish farm’s quail
spaghetti squash, carrot & achiote purée, roasted parsnip, candied jalapeño
grass-fed lamb chop
butternut squash purée, mushroom, fingerling potato, pickled kohlrabi
DINNER MENU - LARGE PLATES
DINNER MENU - LARGE PLATES - Morgan Ranch American Wagyu Beef
8oz ny strip
local popcorn polenta, roasted corn, grilled squash & zucchini, black peppercorn brandy cream
6oz tenderloin
14 oz private selection ribeye
32oz bone-in tomahawk ribeye
farm egg crème brûlée
vanilla bean custard, caramelized sugar
lemon layer cake
passionfruit mousse, honey buttercream, lemon curd, almond praline
coconut panna cotta
chocolate chantilly, candied cocoa nib, lime supreme, nasturtium
carrot semifreddo
archetype coffee foam, baked meringue, coffee bean
sweet toast
chocolate brioche, caramelized milk, raspberry jam, borage
petit four plate
chocolate bon bon, orange pâte de fruit, lemon bar
DESSERT MENU
DESSERT MENU - AFTER DINNER SIPPERS
Amaro Nonino
Fernet Branca
Letherbee Fernet
Vecchio Amaro del Capo
Ron Zacapa XO Rum
AE Dor VSOP Cognac
Letherbee “Charred Oak” Absinthe Brun
Audry “Exception” Cognac
Hennessey Paradis Cognac
Grand Marnier
Grand Marnier Centenaire
Quinta do Infantado 10 Year Tawny
fair trade
french press coffee
organic beans roasted locally by Archetype Coffee
french press coffee
loose leaf teas blended by Tea Smith
hot tea service