Merrill House
13 Oak Dr, Hamilton NY 13346
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Contemporary
This faculty and staff dining location features restaurant-style service. This cozy dining option is located on the first floor of the former president's house. Guests are immersed in Colgate's history, as the walls of the main dining room feature a mural illustrating much of the university's founding story and early history.
Reservations
Booking Notes:
For parties larger than 8 or to reserve the private dining rooms, please email [email protected]. Preorder meals will be ready at the time of the reservation unless otherwise stated. For budget codes placed in the reservation that are not filled out, an automatic 20% gratuity will be added and billed to the corresponding department.
Business Info
- Address: 13 Oak Dr, Hamilton NY 13346
- Cross Street: 2 Oak Dr E Ext, Hamilton, NY 13346
- Cuisine: Contemporary |
- Cost: | Very Inexpensive
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Lunch |
- Parking: Street |
- Payment Options: Other |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website:
- Phone: (315)228-7670
- Features: Private Room,
- Occasion: Business Dining,
Photos
Events & Special Hours
- Closed for Summer Break
- May 4, 2026 - Aug. 30, 2026 Closed
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Hours 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Tuesday
- Hours 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Wednesday
- Hours 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Thursday
- Hours 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Friday
- Hours 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions- How can I place a to go or pickup order using my Faculty Meal Plan?
- Please order on Boost at: https://tinyurl.com/5n9x6den
- How can I place a to go or pickup order using Gate Cash or a Credit Card?
- Please order on Boost at: https://tinyurl.com/ymy7cxts
Customer Reviews & Ratings
5 out of 5 stars based on 87 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 30, 2026
Courtney Y.
Our lunch was delicious. The staff were very attentive and welcoming. It was the perfect day to dine at Merrill House. This type of experience will have us looking forward to when it reopens in the fall. Thanks!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 05, 2025
Suzanne B S.
Alexa was wonderful and the food was delicious. Thank you!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 01, 2025
Rebecca S.
This was my first time eating at Merrill House this semester, and everything about the experience was outstanding! I will be making an effort to eat there more regularly.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 06, 2025
Jeff M.
Love Merrill House. So grateful it is available as a lunch time dining option!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 10, 2024
Chimebere N.
The staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious. Everything was fantastic.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 05, 2024
Georgia F.
Whole or 2% milk for coffee/tea would be a nice touch. (Half & Half is too rich.)
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 8/10
Oct 03, 2024
Sarah C.
The new server on shift was lovely!