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

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati

4.3
4.3
5520 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

19:00


Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online

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

  • 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

  • Easter Brunch

    9 Apr 2023 only
    Celebrate Easter at Eddie Merlot’s. Join us for a special Easter brunch buffet on Sunday, April 9 from 10am-2pm. Indulge in traditional brunch treats, Eddie Merlot’s classic dishes and our famous desserts, paired perfectly with mimosas and bloody marys. Sunday April 9, 2023 10am-2pm $74 per person* | $19 Children Aged 10 & Under Mimosas & Bloody Marys $9.95 (*Regular menu is not available during Easter brunch service.)
  • Cincinnati Restaurant Week

    17 Apr - 23 Apr 2023
    Join Eddie Merlot’s Cincinnati from April 17-23, 2023 for Cincinnati Restaurant Week. Enjoy a special prix fixe menu featuring signature dishes like the Lemon-Dijon Chicken, Filet Mignon, and our signature Carrot Cake for just $46. (Plus taxes and gratuities.)

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What 5,520 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
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Review2022

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was lovely.
  2. MartieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kyle was amazing. We had a great dinner out with the family.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful dinner in a beautiful atmosphere. The service was best I've experienced in a long time!
  4. GaryB

    Cincinnati

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The bouillabaisse was excellent and the lobster tail was very fine. It may have been the best carrot cake we’ve had
  5. Tatiana

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    steak was good but carpaccio was absolutely horrible
  6. SueC

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday celebration. The crème brûlée was delicious. Had great service by Joe in the bar area. Food was great.
  7. Gbaby

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Husband loved the Wagyu rib eye. They acknowledged our special occasion and even gave us a dessert. First time there, will go back.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    My steak was not cooked medium well both times it was presented to me. At first the second one was on the corner but the more I cut into it, after the manager left, the bloodier it got. Both were almost medium rare. Disappointing, considering the price and the quality that I was expecting from i higher end steak house.
  9. LisaM

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Food and drinks never came. Horrible service! Wont go back!
  10. Gr8food

    Cincinnati

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Pretty disappointed. The steaks were over-cooked likely because the cuts of meat were so thin. Have eaten here several times and if I’m going to pay $50-75 for a steak it better be worth it. It appears inflation has hit here too.
  11. Wendy

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding dinner. Options were great. Service was amazing. Wagu steak was spectacular. Will be back
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Words can’t express how much I love this food and the service. Jasper was super amazing and very knowledgeable about that menu. Eddie Merlot is definitely my favorite restaurant , with the best customer service ever. I have never had a bad experience here. They Employee nothing but the best. My husband had the Bourbon Ribeye and I had the filet Mignon. Steak was so well done and tender, you could cut it with a butter knife. Thanks Jasper
  13. FoodieTed

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed a gourmet anniversary dinner at Merlot’s We were pleasantly seated at a romantic booth and were presented with a happy anniversary card, signed by the staff, which is a very nice touch. Kyle, then introduced himself kindly told us that he would give us time to enjoy our drink before dinner, which we appreciated. My burnt orange Manhattan was superb and my wife enjoyed her berry white martini. My wife opted for oysters as her appetizer followed by osso bucco, which was a generous portion and carefully seasoned. I opted for the seafood bouillabaisse which was generously laden with shrimp, mussels, clams, and scallops. The broth was rich, but a bit salty for me incredible. All the same. Kyle was very attentive and helpful. Erick the manager also visited our table twice and was very professional. We will be back!
  14. Bobby

    Cincinnati

    333 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    333 reviews

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Went for happy hour. Enjoyed the $8 cocktails immensely. Odd criticism: the happy hour menu items are too large. We ordered the filet and French dip sliders. With the fries/chips accompanying we were full. I’d like to sample more of the main items. Service was amazing, could not have been better.
  15. MarkS

    Cincinnati

    90 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on 13 March 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Three of us at the bar for a Great Happy Hour, great service and so glad to see Short Rib Stroganoff back on the menu.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was mediocre, definitely not the best steakhouse in the Cincinnati area. Our service wasn’t up to par either. Our waiter forgot multiple items, including putting in our child’s food order. We were compensated for the kids meal and desserts.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    The food was just OK, service was slow. We usually visit the restaurant a couple times a year and last nights visit was our worst experience. Not on par with spending $300.00 for a dinner for two.
  18. Honor63

    Columbus

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joe provided exceptional service! The food was wonderful. We had a great date night.
  19. SyTmp

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Always have good time at Eddie's, food is always good. Service was fine nothing outstanding but good. Stakes and apps are very good, tried a soup this time and that was not great. However, always have good time at Eddie Merlot's.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very nice evening and the service was top notch Avery did a great job. Always look forward to going here.
  21. HeatherJ

    Cincinnati

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The service was top notch. The calamari was somewhat oily and I thought the dipping sauces were all too sweet. The grilled romaine salad was good, but salty in places. My bouillabaisse was delicious! My husband’s braised short rib was dry. It needed more sauce and moisture in the meat. We both loved our creme brûlée!! We would definitely return to try other menu items and to experience the exceptional service we received!
  22. Ladykaren

    Cincinnati

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect! Table location (wall half round booth)~server (Joe)~Meal (amazing). Celebrated a big birthday, and this restaurant made the celebration experience “over the top”! Thank you everyone, was not a disappointment.
  23. Lana

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 March 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everybody was so nice. Steaks & carrot cake were amazing!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 March 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Outstanding service! The vegetables are oily and the salad was made with iceberg lettuce. Antiquated health standards regarding ingredients. For those who like meat and don’t have high health standards, this is still a solid dinner choice.
  25. Mdwineguy

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lucky enough to always get Mark as our server who is second to none….
  26. PamSC

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great meal and the service was wonderful!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 February 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Slow slow slow, oysters and mac & cheese were incredibly forgettable - salad was the highlight of the meal.
  28. Naturalist

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great! And our server, Avery, was wonderful!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and exceptional service
  30. C123

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Party of 7, 2 steaks were cooked wrong. Server (Joe) was great, experience was not. This is the 2nd time in a row of a bad experience at Eddie merlots.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An absolute marvelous experience with Meghan and Donnie for my little brother’s birthday. 10/10 service. 10/10 Food 10/10 Management with Big Jades sexy beast boy self.
  32. Truefoodie

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 24 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was very nice as usual. We celebrated our friends 85th birthday. There was a card for her on our table wishing her a Happy Birthday. A nice gesture. Than at the end of a delicious meal gave her a complimentary cream brûlée with a candle. Also had their French Press coffee, which is always superb. The waiter that we always have was very attentive as usual. Just a very happy night
  33. LisaM

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Sat by the door, music was bothersome, service started out great then the server disappeared. Food was warm to old, white wine was warm. Not a good night. Wont go back for quite awhile.
  34. Sameday15

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have never been disappointed by EM’s. Food is always great and the service staff has always been attentive. Keep up true great work!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    We have usually had good experiences at Eddie Merlot’s last night, my husband’s steak was very poorly cooked, an incredibly thin and fatty cut. My sauce was far too salty and while my first drink was wonderful, the second and third were so sour they were undrinkable. Our waiter was pleasant, but we were very disappointed with the food that evening.
  36. CarolJ

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was one of the most delicious dinners we have had in a long time! The quality and preparation of the dinners was superb, and the flavors were all perfectly aligned. Our server, Jo was absolutely delightful. She was competent, attentive and friendly.
  37. DavidB

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drink option, especially liked blueberry mojito and ruby red spritz. French onion soup is amazing. We had Mojo shrimp and scallops and trio of medallions with Eddie's brussel sprouts with bacon, all were delicious and highly recommended. Of course topped the meal off with Carrot cake.
  38. MonicaH

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our food was DELICIOUS. Our group had the yellowfin tuna, bison ribeye, blackened salmon, and one of the chef's special steaks. YUM! Joe is an outstanding server...very knowledgeable, helpful, and personable. It is pricey, but a GREAT choice for special occasions.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    After sitting down and our waiter filling our water glasses the service was incredibly poor. We ordered a bottle of wine, which took far longer than it should have, as we watched our waiter chat up and enjoy a glass of wine at another table. We then ordered our food and requested bread which didn’t come until after our meals were delivered. We also waited around 10 minutes to be delivered steak knives after receiving our meals, at which time my wife cut into her steak and found it to be significantly under cooked. They took the steak back and tried to correct the issue. When the meal was returned the presentation was less than appealing, it tasted as if it were reheated in a microwave and was still severely under cooked. At no point did our waiter come back to see if it was corrected and only came by to clear the table. Mistakes happen and we completely understand that but for the price that you pay for a place like this we will not be returning, the food was nothing to write home about (when edible) and the service is the worst I have experienced in this high end of a restaurant.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Kirk was awesome! As was the GM!

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 4.3 stars by 5520 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 booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
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

  • Area

    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

    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

  • 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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