Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati

4.4

6081 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 45 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
Neighborhood
Cincinnati
Cross street
Interstate 275
Parking details
Free on site parking available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu - $49/person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Eddie Merlot’s and join us for a traditional holiday feast. We’ll be open from 11am-8pm and serving a special, three-course, turkey dinner with all the trimmings for $49 per person ($24 for children). We will also be serving our dinner menu full of signature items. Menu Starter - Select One Classic Wedge Salad Caesar Salad House Salad King Crab & Corn Bisque Entrée Hand-Carved Roasted Turkey, Traditional Sage Stuffing & Brown Gravy, Cranberry Relish Sides - Select Two Garlic Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potato Casserole Sautéed Green Beans Asparagus Broccoli Dessert - Select One Individual Carrot Cake Individual Triple Chocolate Cake Crème Brulée with Pumpkin Spice Creme *plus taxes & gratuities

Popular dishes

Filet Mignon Potstickers$15.00
Wontons, Filet Mignon, Asian Flavors
Signature Beef Carpaccio$19.00
Thinly Sliced, Raw Beef Tenderloin, Balsamic Glaze, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Capers, Shaved Parmesan, Crostini
Crab Cakes$22.00
Two Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Corn Relish, Cajun Remoulade
Calamari$19.00
Calamari from Point Judith, RI, Tempura-Fried Rings, Peppadew Peppers, Duo of Sauces
Shrimp Cocktail$22.00
Four Colossal Shrimp, Fresh Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
Sweet & Spicy Shrimp$17.00
Tempura-Fried Shrimp, Sweet & Spicy Sauce, Napa Slaw
Barbecue Shrimp$24.00
Four Colossal Shrimp, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fresh Horseradish, Southern Comfort Barbecue Sauce
Ahi Tuna Wontons*$15.00
Diced Raw Ahi Tuna, Asian Ginger Chili Sauce, Crispy Wontons, Wasabi Cream Sauce, Sweet Soy, Cilantro
Spinach & Artichoke Dip$15.00
Artichoke, Spinach, Cream Cheese, Pita Chips
Hot Appetizer Platter$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 Shell$23.00
Apple-Champagne Mignonette
Rockefeller$25.00
Creamed Spinach, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Pernod, Hollandaise, Parmesan
Charbroiled$25.00
Cajun Butter, Parmesan, Lemon
Oysters & Caviar$85.00
Royal Osetra Caviar, Apple-Champagne Mignonette

Salads

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

Soups

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

Land & Sea

Ahi Tuna Steak$37.00
Wild-Caught, Sesame Seed Crusted, Asian Rice, Sautéed Vegetables, Ginger Mirin Sauce
Faroe Islands Salmon$37.00
North Atlantic Salmon. Select preparation: Grilled, Cedar-Plank Roasted or Blackened; Served with Sautéed Green Beans, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Lemon-Dijon Chicken$33.00
Two Herb-Marinated Chicken Breasts, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus Spears, Lemon-Dijon Pan Sauce, Charred Lemon
Chilean Sea Bass$48.00
Maple-Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Balsamic Glaze, Julienne Vegetables
Mojo Shrimp & Scallops$42.00
Georges Bank U-15 Sea Scallops, Colossal Shrimp, Poblano & Corn Rice, Parmesan Cheese, Cilantro, Parmesan Crisp
Cold Water Twin Lobster Tails$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 Medallions$65.00
4 oz. Filet Mignon Medallions, Oscar-Style, Peppercorn Sauce, Bacon Gorgonzola
New Orleans Mixed Grill$37.00
4 oz. Filet Mignon, Blackened Shrimp, Andouille, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Filet Del Mar$39.00
4 oz. Filet Mignon, Crab, Shrimp, Dijonnaise, Fingerling Potatoes, Cilantro Dust
Bison Filet$50.00
6 oz.
Prime NY Strip
12 oz. 52 | 16 oz. 62
Prime Ribeye$69.00
16 oz.
Prime Bourbon Ribeye$72.00
16 oz. Bourbon, Brown Sugar, Onion Straws
Prime Bone-In Ribeye$89.00
22 oz. Cowboy Cut
Rack of Lamb$59.00
Thomas Farms, Australia, Perfectly Seasoned with Salt & Pepper

Wagyu

Australian Wagyu by Rangers Valley

Ms9+ Filet Mignon* **
- 6 oz.$79.00
- 8 oz.$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.$99.00

Enhancements

Add a little decadence

Enhancement - Sauces

Hollandaise$3.00
Béarnaise$3.00
Peppercorn$3.00
Creamy Horseradish$3.00

Enhancement - Toppings

Royal Osetra Caviar$85.00
30g
Bacon Gorgonzola$4.00
Maxwell Style$16.00
Oscar Style$15.00

Enhancement - Combinations

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

Sides

Baked Potato$9.00
Loaded Baked Potato$11.00
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$12.00
Lobster Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$26.00
Parmesan Truffle Fries$10.00
Jalapeno Au Gratin Potatoes$12.00
Sweet Potato Casserole$16.00
Tempura Green Beans$12.00
Macaroni & Cheese$12.00
Lobster Macaroni & Cheese$26.00
Creamed Spinach with Bacon$12.00
Broccoli$12.00
Grilled Asparagus$14.00
Wild Mushrooms$18.00
Eddie's Brussels Sprouts with Bacon$14.00

What 6,081 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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

Review summary

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Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood in Cincinnati is a luxurious dining destination known for its "amazing" steaks and attentive service. Guests rave about the "incredible food" and the professional, friendly staff. While some experiences vary, the restaurant consistently delivers a warm atmosphere and delectable dishes, perfect for special occasions.

6,081 Reviews

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Kim
Columbus
44 reviews
2.0
44 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was outstanding, let’s start there. Bisque came out less than lukewarm. No flavor. Bits of shell in bowl. Salmon was cooked on a cedar plank. Very good. Green beans and masked potatoes were almost too salty to eat. Sirloin looked overdone not medium. Sausage was too salty to eat. Would we come back, probably not.
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Joe
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall the restaurant was nice but it was a bit disappointing. My husband got the Ribeye which he absolutely loved and I got the salmon which was good but my fingerling potatoes were under cooked. The jalapeño au gratin potatoes were extremely greasy and the sweet potato casserole was burned on top which is the best part so that made it a bit unappetizing to eat. We got a slice of the chocolate cake which wasn’t bad but just didn’t have a lot of flavor. For the amount spent, I don’t think we’d go back.
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Nathaniel
Cincinnati
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was nice,lobster Mac and cheese was great... Service was great. For what got it was $500 good.. But my wife was happy... Ruth Chris is more my speed...
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James
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dine out quite often, but on occasion, we go to a fancy place like Eddie Merlot’s we always feel that the steaks are outstanding and atmosphere is enjoyable Our server was Jo She’s did an outstanding job. She listened to our request and made sure that our experience was amazing Jamie P
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Robert
Las Vegas
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Everything was very good except the noise level. My guest was soft spoken and it was almost impossible to have a conversation.
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Andrew
Cincinnati
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an anniversary dinner, my first visit. My wife had been previously but it had been a while ago. Our waiter Tre was excellent, very good sense of timing. We ordered a very nice Cabernet and started with the grilled romaine salad. It was exceptional, well prepared with a great dressing and generous bacon and Gorgonzola. I ordered a medley with a petite fillet, blackened shrimp, andouille sausage and garlic mashed potatoes. The fillet was slightly overcooked but still tender and flavorful. My wife had the salmon with fingerling potatoes and green beens. Again the salmon was slightly overcooked but still enjoyable. We finished with a generous portion of triple chocolate cake which was outstanding.
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Sherri
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service and so good to us each time we visit. Favorite place to celebrate special occasions!
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chaz
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always enjoyable and a good time! Best happy hour in town.
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Matt
Cincinnati
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service was awful. The waitress poured my wine into my water glass, that had Pelligrino in it still. She placed the wrong order for my entree, then it was quick fired and the filets served raw and cold in the middle. The manager brought them out to us and told me I could finish cooking them at home, to which we said no thanks. Took nearly 25 minutes to get an order of oysters, which is most likely because she forgot to put the order in. Great service and average food will get people back in the doors; awful service and sub par food isn't it.
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Jack
Seattle
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We drive from Dayton just to go here. We live near a Fleming’s…but there is no comparison. Great quality food and excellent service. Mark, our server, was awesome. Very efficient and helpful. I guess that’s what you get when the server has been with the company for 14 years. I had the Chopped Salad and French Onion Soup. The broth of the soup was the best I’ve had. My parents had lamb, which was great too. Really, really pleased with our experience.
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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 4.4 stars by 6081 OpenTable diners.