Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to Main Content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
  4. Cincinnati
  5. Cincinnati
Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati

4.4
4.4
5600 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

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

  • 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

Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Experiences

  • Father's Day Lunch & Dinner

    Jun 18, 2023 only
    Celebrate Dad at Eddie Merlot’s! Leave the grilling to us this Father’s Day Weekend and make his day memorable with one of our select prime-aged cuts, fresh seafood, and menu full of craft cocktails. We’ll be serving our full menu, so treat Dad to a meal he deserves.
  • Flavors of Agave: A Tequila Inspired Dinner

    Jun 29, 2023 only
    Join us on Thursday, June 29 from 6.30pm for a unique culinary journey featuring a chef-curated, four course menu, expertly paired with tequila based cocktails. You will journey through the tastes of Blanco, Reposado and Añejo tequilas, while indulging in off-menu dishes that complement each flavor, for $90 per person* (Plus taxes and gratuities). MENU I CHARRED SHRIMP, WATERMELON & WATERCRESS SALAD & Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita II ALASKAN COPPER RIVER SOCKEYE SALMON & Reposado Paloma III CHILI MARINATED FILET & Blood Moon IV CARAMEL FLAN & Espolon Espresso Martini COFFEE SERVICE

Popular dishes

What 5,600 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Sort by

  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice dinner with a great server! Joe was wonderful!
  2. ChazfromWC

    Cincinnati

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistent food & service. Excellent, creative cocktails.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eric was a fantastic waiter, and was very attentive to my wife and I. The bison ribeye was awesome!
  4. RobR

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and nice atmosphere for our anniversary.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The time before we got a fatty steak, this time even more fatty. Large portion I couldn’t eat, not as much flavor in the steak as it has been in the past I guess we will take a break for a while
  6. ToddK

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joe our waiter did n awesome job. The swordfish and sea bass were outstanding!
  7. MikeK

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always spot on cooking been a regular for many years . Oh and the rest can talk about carrot cake but nobody else compares !
  8. BethH

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was terrific and Mitch was a fabulous server
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Joe was our server. He was fantastic.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening for dinner celebrating our graduate.
  11. Laura

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Food, Service and Ambiance. We really enjoyed our birthday celebration!
  12. IrishGalore

    Cincinnati

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food and server, Avery, were terrific. It was way too cool in the restaurant for my comfort level.
  13. DrRas42

    Nashville

    70 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Not exactly the fine dining expert that we expected. We felt rushed by the staff. And the food was just average —for a hefty price. Our entrees were delivered to our table even before we had finished our first course (salads). And my filet mignon, which I had ordered medium (pink and juicy, no blood) was over cooked. More like medium well. My wife’s salmon entree was just so-so. Fleming’s has Eddie Merlot’s beaten hands down in all aspects.
  14. ckski4

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My wife and I enjoyed a very good dinner last night celebrating our 42nd anniversity! Although the restaurant was fairly crowded, the service was excellent. Our server, Zac, mentioned that he was relatively new, but showed the care and attentiveness of a veteran. Steaks were cooked exactly as ordered, and served piping hot.
  15. DennisG

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Took 2 hours to eat and we didn’t order dessert. There were 3 of us and we all sent our steaks back the first time. The second time I couldn’t cut through my ribeye.
  16. RonL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was well prepared. Mitch; the server, did a great job of attentiveness. The ambiance was fine.
  17. bsp2

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Mike at the bar was great. So accommodating, even when we ordered the super labor intensive brownie dessert and coffee (basically a server nightmare). Had a great night!
  18. FredM

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    I ordered a16 oz, NY strip for my order and when it came out it was the size of the 12 oz. When I asked about when it was placed in front of me, the servers agreed that it looked like the 12 oz. and not the 16 oz I ordered. One said he even asked but was told it was 16 oz. Also, I ordered my steak medium-well but the steak I got was medium-rare. I asked for them to cook it up just a little bit and it still came back bloody all over my plate. I did not eat that $72 steak. When I saw the blood still coming out of the meat, dinner was over for me. I paid over $400 for my wife and two of my daughters to share in this special day, and left the restaurant highly disappointed and stunned. BTW: My father was an International Chef, and I’m a former Kroger manager and managed the perishable departments. The meat, seafood, produce, bakery, and deli were my domains. When I trained, you had to learn the parts of a cow, lamb, and pig. I know 12 oz when I see it. When your own staff say that the steak looks like the 12 oz, not the 16 oz, (which, btw, was the same size as my daughter’s steak), I feel some kind of way. It’s so unfortunate this wasn’t taken as serious as I felt it was.
  19. Michelle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was nice! Our waiter was phenomenal! The food was perfect!
  20. 1Bombshellcs

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My mom wanted to go for Mother’s Day it was a breakfast and lunch buffet with there full menu even desserts. Food was great, server was excellent and attentive we will be back for a regular dinner service soon.
  21. Tipu

    Cincinnati

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We went for Mother's Day Brunch. Service was pleasant but not special. Food was good but not excellent. Salmon was for instance overcooked and too salty. Filet mignon though was very good and I got a rare piece. Thank you! Vegetables were mostly too buttery, were's the good olive oil? Caesar salad was nice. Desserts were ok. Coffee was good.
  22. Alemany

    Cincinnati

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Loved the meat but was surprised with the creamed corn. It was spicy hot! Dear Lord! I understand if I go to a Mexican restaurant and order enchiladas if they are hot. But to a normal steakhouse, order creamed corm and is spicy??!?! Please say so on the menu if you plan to add hot spice to something that is not supposed to have it.
  23. SteakLovers

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious, well prepared and served hot. Service was excellent.
  24. EllenM

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Happy Mother's Day. Food was good, however, the food could have been hot. Service was good. The atmosphere was family orientation. Overall a good experience.
  25. RobertJ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Mothers Day Brunch Buffet - Some of the food was great: beef tenderloin, lamb chops, seasoned vegetables, potatoes, rolls Some of the food was cheap/terrible: horrible pastries (mushy, dry, cheap, tasteless), poor cheap quality deserts (sheet cake, ice cream) Sone of the food was missing: no bagels/cream cheese, no smoked salmon, fewer children’s items) Cost: HUGE price increase for poorer choices, definitely not worth the price, and we’re charged $9.50 for 2 orange juices!! (Not mimosas, just orange juice)
  26. JCK123

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The Mothers Day buffet was sub-par compared to years past
  27. KevinH

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We enjoy the annual Mother’s Day Brunch. The variety and quantity of food choices are excellent although we would’ve liked to have waffles and pancakes added. The Bananas-Foster was a hit though puny. As for the value, it’s difficult to justify paying such a price but…It’s Mother’s Day! :-)
  28. HowardC

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary dinner with Jo as our server. Service was amazing. Food dynamite, experience 10 out if 10.
  29. KevinZ

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yet another magnificent dining experience. You can never go wrong at Eddie Merlot’s. Exceptional food and service! Ask for Joe!
  30. LunchBox

    Los Angeles

    113 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Amazing peanut butter cup dessert!!!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My significant other 41st bday it was amazing food was great waiter was incredible.over all excellent
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Everything was great. The only issue was the steak was very salty “to me”. However still worth the date.
  33. SteakGal

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    I like Eddie Merlots but I feel like this one has gotten complacent. Still great atmosphere and service, but the food was subpar and it felt like fine dining at first glance but just regular dining once you order. I hope they can get back in the swing of things!
  34. TableforFourFamilyDinner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Quality of food and service has declined since we ate there last year. One of three steaks was not cooked to order (undercooked) and was very tough. Our waitress was very nice, but service was rather slow. Our entrees came out after a table that was sat after us by at least 15 minutes. It was slow to get our check and process our payment. Several people near us had issues too. Definitely not worth the price.
  35. MicheleB

    Milan

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    My first time in this restaurant. We ordered few oysters half on the shell and we received all of them almost dried up, they opened them quite likely two or three hours before being served. When we started to eat the oysters we received at the same time our steaks, our table server in a polite way asked us if it was too early to receive the meat but the meat server immediately replied saying that “it is never to early for a steak!”. Clearly we were quite astonished by this act. I asked for a medium rare 12oz NY strip and I got a very rare and cold steak. After that they replaced it…..guess what? Medium! May be it was an accident but clearly we were not impressed by the service of the kitchen. Opportunities for improvements are recommended
  36. STARKMAN

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you live near Eddie's you must go!!!! We travel 50 miles each way and are not disappointed ever.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated my daughter’s graduation here and the service was incredible. They were able to accommodate all 16 of us with flawless service and incredible food. We felt as if the entire restaurant was ours. Thanks for hosting us. Will be back
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Our server and food were excellent. Front of house staff were atrocious. They tried to sit us at a table crammed between two other tables with maybe 6 inches between the seats. Told them we wanted something else. After whispering between each other and giving us dirty looks they finally sat us elsewhere. We love Eddie merlots but will probably not go back thanks to the blonde with the attitude and gothic woman working front of house. That being said our server who I think was named joe was excellent. Beef carpaccio and oysters rocafeller are our go to for appetizers. Drinks were delicious. The rye tiki might be my new drink of choice here. My wife and I spent 330$ and tipped 25% on top of that as we usually do. Get your front of house together Eddie merlots. 5 stars for food and service. 1 star for front of house.
  39. RightButFair

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Frankly, I was disappointed. I've eaten at top-rated steakhouses throughout the country and this one would not rank in the top 30. I ordered a prime ribeye which was uncharacteristically thin and tasted good, not great. The "Eddie's Potatoes", which the waitress highly recommended - said "that's what we're known for" were just not at all good. The calamari appetizer was different - not bad, but more like beer-battered chewy onion rings than like calamari. The french onion soup was unnecessarily salty. My wife did say that her filet was excellent, but otherwise concurred with my opinions... All that said, the service was very good.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The service was excellent as always —- We will definitely go back- Cheers

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer 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 5600 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 PM


Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
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

  • Neighborhood

    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

Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo