Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati

4.3

6109 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 46 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

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner
Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 25, 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
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 6,109 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

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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."

6,109 Reviews

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Thomas
Cincinnati
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Perfect date night local! Food was great and service was good as well.
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Daniel
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my wife out for her birthday. We love the waygu steak there
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Cindy
Cincinnati
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had wonderful dinner and Zach was a great server.
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Carol
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was good. We arrived early and they were able to seat us right away. Good value
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Joseph
Cincinnati
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Arrived for a reservation. They made us wait 12 mins to get seated. We sat for 20 mins before anyone took our food order. It was over an hour before we got our entree. Waiter forgot our drinks. First waiter told us we were wrong about the chefs special. Second waiter corrected her and said we were right. Why we had two waiters is beyond me. It was a a party of 3. Our bill was over $500. Brussels sprouts were horrible. They were out of the Wagyu meatballs. Took them over 10 mins to tell us. Steak was cooked correctly but we are never returning. I do not recommend Eddie Merlot’s. Also, the restaurant had maybe 20 customers. Why it took over an hour to get our food is beyond me.
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Patti
Cincinnati
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Server was very inefficient. Bar and kitchen was mediocre. Would not return.
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Torsten
VIP
Cincinnati
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Christmas Dinner, attention to detail and exceptional tastes. Coming back!
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Deanna
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a beautiful place. Our waiter was exceptional and the food was very good. Thank you for making our evening meal most memorable.!
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Gary
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good experience. Food, service, atmosphere and noise level were excellent.
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Calvin
Cincinnati
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I would this will be our final dinner at Eddie Merlot's....we always seem to eat here as availability is usually pretty good. Let's just say the service was extremely average as was the food vs what i would consider to be the three comparable restaurants (Tony's, Jags and Carlo + Johnny's). Those three restaurants do the service, atmosphere and food components much better.
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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 6109 OpenTable diners.