Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint

4.6

2229 Reviews

$31 to $50

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 29 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
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With its rustic feel, hardwood floors and abundant photographs capturing historic Beloit, Merrill & Houston’s has branded itself to tell a great story, but, most importantly, its focus is on the classic steakhouse. The highest of quality steaks and seafood with down-to-earth and attentive service make you feel like you are at your best friend’s home.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(608) 313-0700
Website
http://www.merrillandhoustons.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Bobby Walker Jr
Private party facilities
Your night. Done right. Beloit, Wisconsin's most versatile special event venue.
Private party contact
Lori Radean: (608) 368-7610

Location
500 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511
Area
Beloit
Cross Street
Located at the corner of Pleasant Ave and Public Ave in Beloit, WI
Parking details
Parking is available in Merrill & Houston"s and the Ironworks Hotel's private lot. There is additional parking in the lots adjacent to both the hotel and restaurant; one lot is located to the south end and the other just north.
Entertainment
Live Music Every Friday and Special Occasions such as Valentine"s Day, New Year's Eve.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

French Onion SoupUS$8.00
baked with provolone & house croutons
Shrimp de JongheUS$15.00
baked in garlic butter & bread crumbs
Baltimore-Style Crab CakesUS$13.00
a coastal delight
Crab Stuffed MushroomsUS$13.00
baked in our seasoned sherry butter
BruschettaUS$12.00
warm flat bread, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil & mozzarella
Coconut ShrimpUS$15.00
fried & served with strawberry colada dipping sauce
Siciliano Steak BitesUS$14.00
Italian breaded strips of rib eye served with a sriracha aioli
Feta & ArtichokeUS$15.00
Creamy blend of feta, artichoke, & spinach, served with fried pita points
Fried Calamari RingsUS$17.00
fried to perfection & served with marinara sauce
Oysters RockefellerUS$19.00
house baked with parmesan, spinach and bacon

Signature Cuts

The IronworksUS$52.00
house cut rib eye with "the works" topping - 14oz
Center Cut Tenderloin FiletUS$50.00
most tender of all the cuts - 8oz
New York StripUS$47.00
full of flavor & neatly trimmed - 14oz
Rib EyeUS$48.00
most juicy, most flavorful, most marbled and most popular - 18oz
PorterhouseUS$54.00
the king of steaks & the steak of kings - 22oz

Smaller Cuts

The Manhattan SteakUS$36.00
a little New York - 7oz
Top SirloinUS$32.00
most flavorful of the sirloin cuts - 8oz
Petite Filet of BeefUS$41.00
your classic center cut filet - 6oz

Add-Ons

The WorksUS$16.00
shrimp, scallop & lobster meat blended with buttery breadcrumbs
Oscar StyleUS$10.00
crab, asparagus & béarnaise
Add a CakeUS$8.00
top it with a crab cake!
Sautéed MushroomsUS$3.00
Cognac PeppercornUS$5.00
BordelaiseUS$5.00
BéarnaiseUS$5.00
Bleu Cheese EncrustedUS$5.00
Three Grilled ShrimpUS$12.00

House Specialties

Chicken CarbonaraUS$29.00
linguine tossed in a creamy carbonara sauce with bacon & peas
Farm Raised Atlantic SalmonUS$33.00
grilled, served with a lemon beurre blanc
Seafood AlfredoUS$46.00
lobster, shrimp and scallops in a rich alfredo sauce over pasta
Shrimp ScampiUS$33.00
linguine pasta, white wine, garlic butter, broccoli & tomatoes
Chicken VesuvioUS$29.00
served with white wine, lemon, mushrooms & garlic
Wild Mushroom RavioliUS$30.00
mushroom stuffed pillows with asparagus & tomatoes sautéed in a basil & garlic butter sauce
French Pork ChopUS$32.00
bone-in center cut with cognac peppercorn sauce
Surf & Turf
10oz cold water tail and 10oz center cut filet of beef tenderloin - market price
South African Twin Lobster Tails
broiled to perfection & served with drawn butter - market price

Sides

Grilled AsparagusUS$12.00
Creamed SpinachUS$11.00
Glazed Carrots US$12.00
Bacon Wrapped AsparagusUS$14.00
Seafood Mac & CheeseUS$17.00
Parmesan Truffle FriesUS$13.00

What 2,229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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Merrill & Houston's Steak Joint is a premier dining destination known for its "outstanding" service and "excellent" steaks. Guests rave about the "exceptional" food quality, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Experience a classic steakhouse ambiance with attentive staff, ensuring an unforgettable meal every time.

2,229 Reviews

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Charles
Las Vegas
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Been got there four years with that said our steaks seemed different; not as tender or tasty.
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Keri
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was wonderful! Great food, great atmosphere.
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Kris
Minneapolis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place and service! I had a dinner with my family and while we were there early before our reservation, we were accommodated with a cocktail table that helped with our wait. Once seated the food came quickly and everything was great. This "small-town" steakhouse can go toe to toe against anything in the big city and suburbs.
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Shane
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good food and excellent brandy old fashions. Ali was our server and she was great. It was my wife's birthday and the restaurant gave her a birthday card with dessert. She was very thankful.
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Michael
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary here. The staff helped make it a very wonderful and memorable experience. Food was fantastic.
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JACQUES
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service (Rachel) and succulent seafood and steak as we had an awesome experience. That’s why we keep coming back.
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Barbara
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband said the steak was excellent-tender, perfectly cooked and flavorful. He had the “works” add-on of shrimp, lobster and scallops in breadcrumbs, which he also enjoyed. I had the wild mushroom ravioli. It was delicious and the portion was just right for me-not too much. My husband had the crème brûlée for dessert-his favorite dessert-and he was not disappointed. Our waitress was excellent. She brought us a complimentary glass of champagne each to celebrate our anniversary. She was efficient, not over solicitous, and very pleasant.
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BrandonB
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary and everything was top notch! Our server Amy was outstanding! All the way down to our hostess!
Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on 7 November 2024
Hi Brandon, Thank you for celebrating your 22nd wedding anniversary with us! We're glad to hear that everything was top-notch, and happy that Amy and our hostess helped make your experience special. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable celebrations! Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager
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Todd
Milwaukee
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service and great food. Bar area somewhat noisier than the rest of restaurant.
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Bud
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service is exceptional. Food is very good also.
Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on 7 November 2024
Hi Bud, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed both the service and the food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager
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FAQs

Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 313-0700.

Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint is rated 4.6 stars by 2229 OpenTable diners.

Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 29 times today

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Google Map for Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint

500 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511

Additional information

Cross Street
Located at the corner of Pleasant Ave and Public Ave in Beloit, WI
Area
Beloit
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available in Merrill & Houston"s and the Ironworks Hotel's private lot. There is additional parking in the lots adjacent to both the hotel and restaurant; one lot is located to the south end and the other just north.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Bobby Walker Jr
Entertainment
Live Music Every Friday and Special Occasions such as Valentine"s Day, New Year's Eve.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.merrillandhoustons.com/
Phone number
(608) 313-0700
Private party facilities
Your night. Done right. Beloit, Wisconsin's most versatile special event venue.
Private party contact
Lori Radean: (608) 368-7610

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Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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New York Strip

Porterhouse

Top Sirloin

Starters

French Onion SoupUS$8.00

Shrimp de JongheUS$15.00

Baltimore-Style Crab CakesUS$13.00

Crab Stuffed MushroomsUS$13.00

BruschettaUS$12.00

Coconut ShrimpUS$15.00

Siciliano Steak BitesUS$14.00

Feta & ArtichokeUS$15.00

Fried Calamari RingsUS$17.00

Oysters RockefellerUS$19.00

Signature Cuts

The IronworksUS$52.00

Center Cut Tenderloin FiletUS$50.00

New York StripUS$47.00

Rib EyeUS$48.00

PorterhouseUS$54.00

Smaller Cuts

The Manhattan SteakUS$36.00

Top SirloinUS$32.00

Petite Filet of BeefUS$41.00

Add-Ons

The WorksUS$16.00

Oscar StyleUS$10.00

Add a CakeUS$8.00

Sautéed MushroomsUS$3.00

Cognac PeppercornUS$5.00

BordelaiseUS$5.00

BéarnaiseUS$5.00

Bleu Cheese EncrustedUS$5.00

Three Grilled ShrimpUS$12.00

House Specialties

Chicken CarbonaraUS$29.00

Farm Raised Atlantic SalmonUS$33.00

Seafood AlfredoUS$46.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$33.00

Chicken VesuvioUS$29.00

Wild Mushroom RavioliUS$30.00

French Pork ChopUS$32.00

Surf & Turf

South African Twin Lobster Tails

Sides

Grilled AsparagusUS$12.00

Creamed SpinachUS$11.00

Glazed Carrots US$12.00

Bacon Wrapped AsparagusUS$14.00

Seafood Mac & CheeseUS$17.00

Parmesan Truffle FriesUS$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint restaurant rated?

Does Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint offer gift cards?

Is Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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