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Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati

4.4
4.4
5674 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 489-1212
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Maggie Smith : (513) 489-1212
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • Stock Your Cellar

    US$25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 9, 2023 only
    Join us on Thursday, November 9 from 5.30pm and Stock Your Cellar! Find your favorite wines by joining us and sampling from our extensive range of red, white and sparkling wines. Your night will include a chance to taste and fill your home with your favorite varietals at a special price, while sampling Eddie Merlot's signature appetizers.
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  • American Bourbon Trail Dinner

    Oct 12, 2023 only
    Join us on Thursday, October 12 from 6.30pm, and travel the trail to experience the flavor of bourbons in specially created cocktails, all perfectly paired with our chef-curated, four course, prix fixe menu, for $110 per person (plus taxes and gratuities). MENU I BOURBON BROWN SUGAR CHICKEN & KALE SALAD & ANGELS & HONEY Angel's Envy Bourbon, Honey, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup II BOURBON SALMON & HOT BLOODED Maker's Mark 46, Blood Orange Purée, Agave Nectar, Orange Bitters III KENTUCKY FILET MIGNON & FRENCH ONION PINWHEEL & SMOKING ON THE BOULDEVARDIER Weller Reserve Special Bourbon, Hennesey V.S., Carpano Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Lemon Twist IV CARAMELIZED PEACH & MAPLE BOURBON CAKE & KENTUCKY MAPLE COFFEE
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What 5,674 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

5,674 Reviews
  1. RuthS

    Cincinnati

    124 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attended a wine tasting dinner with about 22 people. Food and service was very good and the wine pairing was very well matched to the food. The chef introduced each course and the wine representative introduced each wine. Made the experience very pleasant and meaningful. Nice evening.

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  2. AlexanderG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Enjoyable meal. We have preferred a upcharge option for onion soup vs salad on chef favorites

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    The service was very minimal, the server was not unfriendly but short and was indifferent. The steak was tough and they were out of baked potatoes?...if this was a longhorn that would be ok...but in a place where you spend 300$ I expect more

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    Great service - waiter was great. Food was tasty. Ambiance felt like a Cheesecake Factory with views of the freeway on-ramp and a skyline chili 😂. I promise I’m not a snob. I think they’re pricing like an upscale steakhouse but probably should be half or 3/4 given the overall location/setup. Hope that helps.

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  5. RandomDiner

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    Absolutely beautiful place with impeccable service and an upscale ambiance. My family loves coming here, but they do seem to struggle cooking a steak properly to order. Over a half dozen visits and no matter how I order a steak or which cut, it comes out very rare. I even tried to overcompensate this last time and went "medium" and still I got a steak with a cold, raw center. The steaks are also very tough and stringy. Certainly not what I expect from a place that hangs its hat on hand selected and aged prime beef. If it was an isolated incident I wouldn't think much of it, but it's been every time.

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  6. JenniferO

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent all the way around. Our favorite place for steak! Thank you to the entire staff for outstanding service and another delicious meal!

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  7. Weedkiller

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GREAT Kyle did a great job Food was stupendous no noise great dessert

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  8. Bobby

    Cincinnati

    360 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    360 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Went here for their Happy Hour. Everything is $8, can’t beat it anywhere. Truly outstanding cocktails. The food is very good, but there are only four options and they never change. A change up in the food menu would be welcome. However, the eight dollar store will keep us coming back.

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  9. JimF

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great service from Dave. Excellent salmon and the Argentinian steak/shrimp combo. Always a good birthday dinner. Would give it 5 stars except for the freezing temp inside.

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  10. KQCinti

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Taylor is an excellent server and the food, as usual, was great!

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  11. Char

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great food, always a pleasurable dinning experience

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jasper was a fantastic waiter. Food was fantastic.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great quality, taste and service at Eddie’s.

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  14. AshleyG

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and wonderful staff. It was my birthday dinner and they went out of their way to write in a very welcoming birthday card for me.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here to celebrate a birthday. Food and service was great.

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  16. MichaelT

    Cincinnati

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    My wife and I chose to eat here because she was given a gift card for her birthday. The service was exceptional !!! Our waiter, Donnie was friendly, gave us great recommendations, and was attentive without being intrusive. We started with crab cakes, small but very tasty. My wife had the Caesar salad, crisp and flavorful, I had the King Crab and corn bisque, which was excellent. My wife had the Chefs special, New Orleans mix grill, which she enjoyed, but could not finish. I had the 16oz NY Strip, and was a bit disappointed. The meat was not well trimmed, or seasoned. A restaurant with “Prime Aged Beef “ in their title, I expected better.

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  17. Katie

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    We had reservations at 7:15 & we were there till 9:45 before we had paid & left and we didn’t even order appetizers or dessert . Our server was so inattentive, almost never around to check on us & just the worst service we’ve ever experienced! We really got the short straw with him! It seemed every other server was way more attentive to their table than ours! Had to ask 4 times to even get bread, other table’s received it automatically! When my husband’s steak was under cooked, they had to take it back 2 times & the manager, acted as if it was our fault asking, well what do you want it to look like?? Our bill was incorrect, that took 15 minutes to fix, then another 20 minutes for him to cash us out! Can’t say we will ever be back!!

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  18. JoshB

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The service was fine. The staff took the time to sign an anniversary card for my wife and me. Our server (Kirk) was attentive enough without being at the table too often, but he did have a hard time understanding my wife's capsaicin/red pepper allergy. We asked if the potstickers had anything she would have to worry about and he said unquestioningly NO. Turns out there was crushed red pepper in the sauce and my wife was not able to enjoy them (although they were very good). Then he did not realize that they were delivered (and eaten) and had a 2nd order sent to our table (again...delicious). They also covered the bread for the table in what appeared to be paprika...which of course contains capsaicin, so my wife was not able to enjoy that either. My wife ordered the Filet Del Mar (medium) and I think they brought her Steak Tartare. I mean this cow was still kicking. I ordered the 18oz, bone-in bison (medium), and while it was not as undercooked as my wifes, it was seriously undercooked. The macaroni with lobster was okay...nothing special. There are better steakhouses if you're looking to drop this kind of cash (dinner/drinks for 2 including tip $300+).

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  19. Priscilla

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food! Quick service! Waiter was very good!

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  20. MaryW

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eddie Merlot’s bar food is excellent. Their Happy Hour in my opinion is incomparable. Always great service.

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  21. Steve

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    We have been to Eddie Merlot’s several times and always had a good experience except for this time. Our poor waiter was the only one in the bar area which was full - our reservation was at 6:30 and we didn’t get out of there till almost 9:00 - food took forever, order was wrong but was afraid to send it back - overcharged on check which took FOREVER to correct and the managers just made excuses. I hope this isn’t what Eddie Merlot’s has come to!!!!

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  22. LauraK

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Michael and Jess are the best they need raises Have appetizers for dinner, and they were all great

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  23. RuthM

    Little Rock

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience3
    The service was very slow. Took forever to get a glass of water. Took over an hour and half to get our entrees.

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  24. DarrellC

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience1
    We had not been here in quite a while. What a disappointment. I feel sorry for the waiters. They were fine. Food cold. Waited an hour for food. It was freezing cold in there. Asked to have the the AC turned down. Still cold. Won’t be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  25. HaleyS

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Over 2 hours before our main course was ever served, food is generally okay, nothing over the top for the price. 2 of our guest did leave feeling ill after eating chicken however, having speculations that it was undercooked and didn’t finish their plates. Other great options to go to before choosing here again

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  26. Bobby

    Cincinnati

    360 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    360 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We go to Eddie Merlots often. This was an exceptional experience. Best evening there ever. Filet with shrimp scampi was so delicious. Street corn and Eddie’s potatoes were terrific. Just a great meal. Our server, Kyle, did a super job.

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  27. TomG

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening out! Service was great. Appreciated the wine samples when we were undecided on a choice.

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  28. RobertW

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    kitchen was very slow , food took to way to long, very frustrating server was excellent

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  29. BigMick

    Cincinnati

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great meal, the steak was grilled to perfection. A wonderful meal paired with some amazing red wine. I sat at the bar with Jess and Michael as my bartenders. They are great with five star service. A very nice and relaxing dinner. They also have an amazing Happy Hour from Mon to Thurs you need to check out.

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  30. JanetJ

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our table had a variety of steak and seafood, each dish was cooked perfectly and delicious! The shared side dishes were smaller portions than we expected.

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  31. StacyK

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great service in a beautiful atmosphere.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was excellent and the food was outstanding. We loved our experience.

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  33. Bobby

    Cincinnati

    360 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    360 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went here for happy hour because this place is great for happy hour! Everything on the happy hour menu is $8. Great value, you’re paying half price for some excellent cocktails. Appetizers are really good. Only complaint: there are only four choices and they’ve never changed since we’ve gone here. So, wish the chef would mix things up a bit.

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  34. SassyReviews

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Eddie Merlots!l The food is consistently delicious, and it is a wonderful place for a date night or a business dinner.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jo was awesome. Food was phenomenal. Can't recommend highly enough.

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  36. MikeM

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    While the ambiance was fine, my sword fish was disappointing. Thin and well done. not a value at $44. EM may have gotten over its skies a bit.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dave was our server and gave excellent service . He is a really nice and personable man . Looking forward to coming back soon !

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Food was not good and steak was not good at all Weiguo steak was absolutely tough.

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  39. Bobby

    Cincinnati

    360 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    360 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My guest had the Berry White cocktail which she loves and highly recommends. She had a great filet and she definitely liked the Mexican street corn side. I had the swordfish summer special. It was okay, but lacked something. I would suggest a lot of butter. The baked potato with everything was disappointing. A twice baked potato would be a better offering. Burnt orange Manhattan is very good. Wine pour was a tad light. Service was good.

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  40. AaronB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time and we were amazed at the service and quality of the food. Our server Donnie was great in that he helped go over the menu with us and everything

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati using the Order Online button. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati also 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 5674 OpenTable diners.

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati

10808 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Interstate 275
  • Neighbourhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Free on site parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Christian Dunn
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (513) 489-1212
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Maggie Smith : (513) 489-1212
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