Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati

4.3

6129 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Fancy

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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Dining areas

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

New Year's Eve
Dec 31, 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 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 6,129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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."

6,129 Reviews

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Jim
Louisville
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good, as it typically is. The service, which in our experience is also usually very good, was not. We had a party of 10, with 3 high chairs, so maybe that was a factor, But the service was slow, the menus were not taken from us after we ordered, had to ask for bread, and the order was wrong. I guess every night can't be great.
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Carmen
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sea bass was excellent. The best I've ever had. The atmosphere makes me feel like I'm on vacation in Florida. I like the music they play. The music is diverse.
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Andrew
Las Vegas
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
1 hour and 10 min to get food. At time seated one other table in our area We were at 5. Not busy yet
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Nicole
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Went here on Christmas and, unfortunately, they were out of chicken and oysters. The crab cake was overcooked, and the mac & cheese had to be sent back because it was cold. I was really looking forward to eating, so it was disappointing. It wasn’t the experience I had hoped for, especially since I was hungry and excited.
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Scott
VIP
Cincinnati
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were there on Christmas night. As expected, the restaurant was packed. We were seated on time and our server was excellent. They were sold out of a lot of items by the time we got there. No big deal. Wine selections were great and the shrimp cocktail for the appetizer was excellent. The restaurant was out of 8 oz filets, so we got 2 4 oz filet medallions instead. I ordered medium rare, they came out extremely rare...basically blue. I had a difficult time trying to cut through it. My wife and daughter both ordered the filet mignon as well and they also came out extremely rare. My son ordered the Elk Chop medium rare and it also came out rare. He said his was fine and ate it. All the entrees were ice cold .. not even luke warm. The only entree that came out hot was my father in law's lamb chops. My guess is the food runner must have had all of the entrees sitting on a tray for a few minutes in the back while waiting on the lamb. We didn't send anything back because it was so busy. My wife ate her filet but my daughter and I just brought ours home. Carrot cake and Chocolate cake were both delicious. Again, our server was great but it was still a disappointing experience.. especially for a $700 bill after tip. We come here often and usually sit at the bar or the bar area. We are hoping it was just an off night for the kitchen, because we have never had a bad experience until last night and we want to keep this on our list of restaurants to frequent.
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Udo
Cincinnati
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Their main holiday meal and also their filets were already sold out at 630 pm. For a steak house, it's really bad, and they didn't offer any rebate for something else. Changing a 32oz porterhouse to a 16oz prime rib was the same price
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server,Trey, was great. Crab cakes and salads were delicious. Unfortunately, the entrees were over cooked and dry. Very disappointed. Thought about sending them back but, the turn around time would have been very lengthy.
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WILLIAM
VIP
Cincinnati
64 reviews
4.0
64 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was good. Drinks were good. Filets, steaks and salmon were very good.
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Chris
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Apps and sides were fabulous. The entrees was meh.
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Joy
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service even during a busy Christmas Day. Food was delicious Totally exceeded our expectations.
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FAQs

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 6129 OpenTable diners.