Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati

4.3

6093 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

3 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Good for business meals

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story.
We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."

We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–3:45 pm Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(513) 489-1212
Website
http://www.eddiemerlots.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Christian Dunn
Catering
Let us bring our signature Eddie Merlot's experience to the venue of your choice, with an exceptional catering menu at your convenience.
Private party facilities
Make your next event unique by hosting it in one of our private dining spaces. Our private dining experience makes special events impossible to forget. The Chardonnay Room can seat approximately 50 guests comfortably, the Merlot Room can seat approximately 70 guests and the Cabernet Room seats 40 guests.

Location
10808 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242
Area
Cincinnati
Cross Street
Interstate 275
Parking details
Free on site parking available.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner
24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
Celebrate the season with Eddie Merlot’s and make your reservation to join us on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We’ll be serving our menu full of signature classics, including our hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and signature cocktails, perfect for the season. We’ll also be serving our special Holiday Menu with Sommelier selected wine pairings.
New Year's Eve
31 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate the New Year in style. Enjoy our dinner menu full of prime aged steaks, fresh seafood and craft cocktails, along with live music and a champagne toast at midnight.

Popular dishes

Filet Mignon PotstickersUS$15.00
Wontons, Filet Mignon, Asian Flavors
Signature Beef CarpaccioUS$19.00
Thinly Sliced, Raw Beef Tenderloin, Balsamic Glaze, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Capers, Shaved Parmesan, Crostini
Crab CakesUS$22.00
Two Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Corn Relish, Cajun Remoulade
CalamariUS$19.00
Calamari from Point Judith, RI, Tempura-Fried Rings, Peppadew Peppers, Duo of Sauces
Shrimp CocktailUS$22.00
Four Colossal Shrimp, Fresh Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
Sweet & Spicy ShrimpUS$17.00
Tempura-Fried Shrimp, Sweet & Spicy Sauce, Napa Slaw
Barbecue ShrimpUS$24.00
Four Colossal Shrimp, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fresh Horseradish, Southern Comfort Barbecue Sauce
Ahi Tuna Wontons*US$15.00
Diced Raw Ahi Tuna, Asian Ginger Chili Sauce, Crispy Wontons, Wasabi Cream Sauce, Sweet Soy, Cilantro
Spinach & Artichoke DipUS$15.00
Artichoke, Spinach, Cream Cheese, Pita Chips
Hot Appetizer PlatterUS$59.00
Barbecue Shrimp, Crab Cakes, Filet Mignon Potstickers. Serves 3-4
Seafood Tower
Colossal Shrimp, Cold Water Lobster Tail, Wild Caught King Crab Legs, Oysters, Tuna Poke, Apple-Champagne Mignonette & Fresh Horseradish Cocktail Sauce MP

Oysters by the Half Dozen

Ask your server about today's oyster selections

Oysters on the Half ShellUS$23.00
Apple-Champagne Mignonette
RockefellerUS$25.00
Creamed Spinach, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Pernod, Hollandaise, Parmesan
CharbroiledUS$25.00
Cajun Butter, Parmesan, Lemon
Oysters & CaviarUS$85.00
Royal Osetra Caviar, Apple-Champagne Mignonette

Salads

CaesarUS$12.00
Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Parmesan, Caesar Dressing
Grilled RomaineUS$13.00
Grilled Romaine Lettuce, Gorgonzola Crumbles, Tomato, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Crispy Leeks, Ranch Dressing
Classic WedgeUS$12.00
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Gorgonzola Crumbles, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Dressing
Eddie's HouseUS$11.00
Arcadian Mix, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Croutons, Choice of Dressing
ChoppedUS$15.00
Mixed Lettuce, Red Cabbage, Prosciutto, Gruyère, Red Onion, Celery, Tomato, Artichoke, Almonds, Creamy Herb Dressing
Cajun-Marinated SteakUS$29.00
Filet Mignon, Arcadian Mix, Red Onion, Roasted Parmesan Tomato, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Balsamic Dressing

Soups

French OnionUS$12.00
Caramelized Onions, Rich Beef Stock with Madeira, Sherry & Brandy, Croutons, Gruyère
King Crab & Corn BisqueUS$12.00
King Crab, Sweet Corn, Rich Cream, Topped with Lump King Crab

Land & Sea

Ahi Tuna SteakUS$37.00
Wild-Caught, Sesame Seed Crusted, Asian Rice, Sautéed Vegetables, Ginger Mirin Sauce
Faroe Islands SalmonUS$37.00
North Atlantic Salmon. Select preparation: Grilled, Cedar-Plank Roasted or Blackened; Served with Sautéed Green Beans, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Lemon-Dijon ChickenUS$33.00
Two Herb-Marinated Chicken Breasts, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus Spears, Lemon-Dijon Pan Sauce, Charred Lemon
Chilean Sea BassUS$48.00
Maple-Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Balsamic Glaze, Julienne Vegetables
Mojo Shrimp & ScallopsUS$42.00
Georges Bank U-15 Sea Scallops, Colossal Shrimp, Poblano & Corn Rice, Parmesan Cheese, Cilantro, Parmesan Crisp
Cold Water Twin Lobster TailsUS$95.00
Two 8 oz. North Atlantic Tails, Served with Drawn Butter
Wild Caught King Crab Legs
1lb Pre-Split
- MP

Eddie's Signature Steaks

Hand-cut in house, aged minimum 28 days

Filet Mignon
8 oz. 56 | 12 oz. 72
Trio of MedallionsUS$65.00
4 oz. Filet Mignon Medallions, Oscar-Style, Peppercorn Sauce, Bacon Gorgonzola
New Orleans Mixed GrillUS$37.00
4 oz. Filet Mignon, Blackened Shrimp, Andouille, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Filet Del MarUS$39.00
4 oz. Filet Mignon, Crab, Shrimp, Dijonnaise, Fingerling Potatoes, Cilantro Dust
Bison FiletUS$50.00
6 oz.
Prime NY Strip
12 oz. 52 | 16 oz. 62
Prime RibeyeUS$69.00
16 oz.
Prime Bourbon RibeyeUS$72.00
16 oz. Bourbon, Brown Sugar, Onion Straws
Prime Bone-In RibeyeUS$89.00
22 oz. Cowboy Cut
Rack of LambUS$59.00
Thomas Farms, Australia, Perfectly Seasoned with Salt & Pepper

Wagyu

Australian Wagyu by Rangers Valley

Ms9+ Filet Mignon* **
- 6 oz.US$79.00
- 8 oz.US$99.00
Ms7/8+ Ribeye* **
+Australian Marble Score equivalents: USDA Choice = MS 1-2; USDA Prime = MS 3-4; Marble Scores 5 and above do not have an equivalent USDA grade, scoring much higher than domestic cattle, creating exceptional richness and flavor
- 16 oz.US$99.00

Enhancements

Add a little decadence

Enhancement - Sauces

HollandaiseUS$3.00
BéarnaiseUS$3.00
PeppercornUS$3.00
Creamy HorseradishUS$3.00

Enhancement - Toppings

Royal Osetra CaviarUS$85.00
30g
Bacon GorgonzolaUS$4.00
Maxwell StyleUS$16.00
Oscar StyleUS$15.00

Enhancement - Combinations

Bacon-Wrapped ShrimpUS$8.00
Del Mar StyleUS$16.00
Mixed Grill StyleUS$15.00
Crab CakeUS$11.00
King Crab Legs (½lb)
- MP
Cold Water Lobster Tail
6 oz. 39 or 8 oz. 54

Sides

Baked PotatoUS$9.00
Loaded Baked PotatoUS$11.00
Roasted Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$12.00
Lobster Roasted Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$26.00
Parmesan Truffle FriesUS$10.00
Jalapeno Au Gratin PotatoesUS$12.00
Sweet Potato CasseroleUS$16.00
Tempura Green BeansUS$12.00
Macaroni & CheeseUS$12.00
Lobster Macaroni & CheeseUS$26.00
Creamed Spinach with BaconUS$12.00
BroccoliUS$12.00
Grilled AsparagusUS$14.00
Wild MushroomsUS$18.00
Eddie's Brussels Sprouts with BaconUS$14.00

What 6,093 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Cincinnati / Dayton
Great for fine wines
Cincinnati
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood in Cincinnati offers an upscale dining experience with a "warm and inviting" atmosphere. Guests frequently praise the "excellent service" provided by attentive staff like Joe, Kirk, and Larry. The steaks are often highlighted for being "cooked to perfection," while the bar area is a hit during Happy Hour. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a top choice for special occasions and is highly recommended for its "delicious food" and "great wine selection."

6,093 Reviews

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Brandon
Cincinnati
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
7:15 reservation. Didn’t get a seat until 8:15. Out of several items and food was average at best.
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marc
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was good for Thanksgiving dinner but service was far below expectations. Incorrect food was brought out, server was overwhelmed, had to send back cold food to be heated, erong drinks were brought out, and many other issues. We will not likely go out for a special occasion here again. For this price, we will go to other higher end steakhouses.
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Michael
Cincinnati
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a special Thanksgiving celebration, and the food was delicious. There were so many at the restaurant waiting for a table, it caused somewhat of manpower shortage for immediate service, once a group or couple were seated. We enjoyed our time and dinner servings.
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Jeffrey
Cincinnati
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was Thanksgiving so we expected a bit of a wait, but I still felt that the wait for food, another glass of wine, and the check was too long. The appetizer course was great for both of us, but the main course was not hot, the asparagus was overcooked and my garlic mashed potatoes had no garlic. They didn't seem prepared to deal with the Thanksgiving crowd. I expected better from Eddie Merlot's.
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Marilyn
Cincinnati
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food arrived cold. The kitchen was in turmoil. They were out of the dessert we ordered when it was time to have it delivered to the table. A mess from start to finish!
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Kimberly
Cincinnati
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We thought we had plans for Thanksgiving, but they fell through. I was able to make a Thanksgiving dinner reservation for my family two days before the big day. We had a fairly early reservation, but they ran out of one of the items on the price fixe menu. They did accommodate with an alternate item. I thought the dinner was okay, but not quite at the level we usually get at the restaurant. The mashed potatos were a little dry and the turkey was not carved from a bird. I can forgive that, but the stuffing was not good. It was sweet instead of savory. I highly recommend they look for an alternate recipe. Our waiter was very nice, but a bit harried. Not sure if I would do this again, but everyone has a bad day once in a while, so I’m sure we will be back, just probably not for Thanksgiving.
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Paul
Cincinnati
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The thanksgiving dinner was excellent. Jess the bartender is always a pleasure and welcoming. Highly recommend the restaurant for special occasion dining and for a destination any time for a great meal with excellent food and service
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Linda
Cincinnati
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent per usual but service was not. Our dinner took over three hours and while we awaiting the next course, we sat with empty dishes in front of us for an hour…yes from soup/salads to main course was over an hour. No one came to refresh drinks or clear plates. We had to request water glasses be refilled… it took three requests and stopping a manager/hostess to actually get the water. Perhaps the waitress was stretched too thin as she was pleasant, but seem to have trouble caring through on things. She could have used a helper to fill glasses, clear plates, box food, etc. we have dined here before on holidays and it has never taken this long before we have also never been so ignored before.
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WILLIAM
Cincinnati
62 reviews
vip
3.0
62 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Seated on time but it took 30minutes for a drink order to be taken. All service was slow. Took almost 3 hours to complete the meal.
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Krista
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience and Larry our server was Outstanding!
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Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 489-1212.

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati is rated 4.3 stars by 6093 OpenTable diners.