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    Eddie Merlot's

    3.4 (444 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Gary B.

    I have driving by here a lot, but only came to happy hour once. We decided the Veterans Day meal was a good reason (they were giving vets one of the fancy burgers). Located on very busy Woodward north of the town. Half valet parking, which blocks off the handicapper spots. A really nice appearing building, inside and out. Inside is the reservation and check in desk, with a side seating area and private wine lockers open to the room air but labeled with the owner's names. Two large rooms, spread out tables, and huge wine cellars in glass meant to impress. The beer selection is lacking. I had the burger and it was really good. At the same level as the One Eyed Betty burger, but more rich. My wife had the crab cakes, and they were excellent. I shared one, and it was the best we have had back here in Michigan. She also had the crab and corn soup, and it also was excellent. This place is VERY pricey, and the heavily promoted dinner for two with a shared tomahawk steak is $200. But the staff was great.

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    AnneMarie M.

    The ambience here leans semi-formal, though several casually dressed patrons gave it a mixed feel. The open floor plan creates a lively but noisy environment--great for energy, but not ideal if you're hoping for an intimate dinner. We arrived with a large party and were not seated in the available private room, which contributed to the noise, but overall, the atmosphere was still enjoyable. For a Saturday evening, the restaurant was not particularly busy. The food was good overall, but not spectacular, especially for the cost. With a few minor adjustments, the kitchen could elevate the experience to something excellent. The bread service was a standout--warm, soft hunks of sourdough that set a wonderful start to the meal. We began with the Hot Appetizer Platter, followed by calamari, and spinach artichoke dip. The calamari, prepared with a tempura batter, was unusual but came out soggy and disappointing. The spinach artichoke dip was heavy and cheese-forward but not particularly memorable--something I wouldn't order again. Moving on to the next course, we ordered the King Crab & Corn Bisque and Grilled Romaine salad. The bisque is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The grilled romaine salad sounded intriguing but proved underwhelming. It was, however, very large and could easily be shared by four, making it a practical choice for groups. Our mains included the sea bass and the restaurant's signature Steak Del Mar. My steak was cooked perfectly, but lacked seasoning. The Dijon crab sauce that accompanied it was cold, with only a spoonful of crab on top. With more seasoning on the steak and a warmer, bolder sauce, this dish could live up to its signature promise. My son ordered the New Orleans Mixed Grill, which he said was good but also under-seasoned, while my mother's steak arrived plain with nothing else on the plate. Sauces are offered à la carte from a long list, leaving guests to guess which might pair well. A better approach would be to offer a small variety or at least include the house sauce with the dish. Sides are traditional but very generous. The baked potato was massive--large enough for four to share. The creamed spinach is essentially the spinach artichoke dip without the artichokes, more cheese base than cream, and not something I'd call true creamed spinach. We also ordered the Brussels sprouts, which were very good and cooked properly. The service was the highlight of the evening. Ryan, our server, was outstanding from start to finish. He handled our group with professionalism, warmth, and attentiveness. One moment in particular stood out: when he noticed a guest hesitating with the soup, he immediately sensed it wasn't hot enough and took it back to be reheated without waiting for a complaint. That kind of proactive attentiveness is rare and deserves recognition. He was also patient with our older guests, kept drinks filled, and made the guest of honor feel celebrated. Ryan went above and beyond several times and deserves recognition. This restaurant positions itself as a special-occasion spot, and the pricing reflects that. Overall, the food fell short of expectations, but with small adjustments--better seasoning, clearer sauce pairings, and more consistency--the menu could become outstanding. As it stands, the service shines brightest, and Ryan's exceptional care and attention turned a good evening into a memorable one. I give it 3 stars overall, but if broken out, 2 for food and value, and 5 for service.

    Side of grilled Brussel Sprouts with Bacon.  Very good and enough to share.
    Ray C.

    This visit was absolutely five stars. We went to enjoy "Steaks Around the World." We both had the French Beef Bordelaise. It was an exceptional 8 oz filet with crispy pommel Darphin (a potato dish) . The caramelized shallots and wild mushrooms with silky Bordelaise sauce was also exceptional and made the dish very tasty. We sat in the main dining room is has a great atmosphere. Our service was good. We took our own bottle of wine. The corkage charge was $25.

    Berry white martini on the right & a fabulous bartender
    Dawn V.

    5 stars for their Happy Hour! I hadn't been here before but the HH menu looked great & it was Galentine's (Feb 13th) The bartenders are fantastic and so are the cocktails: Berry White martini top choice! We had the filet mignon sliders $15, filet mignon pot stickers and ahi over tuna wontons both $10 and all are a great deal I don't eat meat but my friend loved the filets and I loved the ahi tuna- really good deal for $10 This is def the best HH spot in the area- full cocktail list $5 off during HH!

    Filet Oscar style that was served cold with the side of peppercorn sauce we requested on the side, poured over.  Filet Mignon - 8 oz.

    Zero stars if possible. 7:45 PM New Year's Eve reservation. Arrived at 7:52 after calling ahead due to worsening snow. Valet took 10 minutes, then we walked through 2" of snow into a lobby with slippery floors where guests were actively slipping. Waited 5-10 minutes to check in, then stood around with no communication. After 30 minutes, we asked for an update and were met with an eye roll and told--only after pressing--that 15 reservations were ahead of us. We were finally seated at 8:45 PM, an hour late. Ordered apps and entrées around 9:00. Apps arrived and they came out delicious. We finished our apps and soup by 9:40. Entrées didn't arrive until 10:30 PM--and were cold. Steak and sea bass cold, Brussels sprouts undercooked and soggy, filet Oscar served with peppercorn sauce poured on despite requesting it on the side. The GM, Jason, came over visibly irritated. His solution? "Do you want me to warm it up?" No apology. No ownership. After nearly 3 hours, he finally comped the entrées and walked away. To say we were dumbfounded is not even a strong enough emotion for what we were feeling. Our food was served at a temperature that belongs in a refrigerator, not a dining room This was New Year's Eve. We were dressed up for a special night and instead arrived at our next destination minutes before midnight. A restaurant that fails this badly on one of the biggest nights of the year doesn't deserve another chance.

    Amethyst W.

    I ordered the salmon which was cooked just perfectly. With a side of broccoli and mashed potatoes. This restaurant is located on the corner of a busy intersection connected to other businesses so it's easy to miss. They do have valet parking so you can easily get parking taken care of. The service was very attentive. We had great wine, service, appetizers, entrée, and desserts. Overall, a great experience I would recommend.

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    Rachel T.

    I don't know if I would call this an upscale restaurant in terms of quality and taste of food. The ambiance is nice and the servers are nice. The sourdough bread w the whipped butter was great. However, save your money and go somewhere else. The potato au gratin were undercooked potatoes, the crab lobster bisque soup tasted like someone made soup out of sour cream and milk, and the asparagus looked like someone boiled it (overcooked). There are much better steak restaurants than here.

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    Deep sigh. Marrow please don't start messing with excellence. I'm leaving this a 4 star review…read morebecause up until this point, I have LOVED Marrow. The smash burgers are fire. I've gotten my Thanksgiving turkey from here. They often have yummy soups (especially the chorizo chowder). All of the being said, I was EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED today. My bf and I typically get one burger and one turkey sandwich and exchange halves. Today the turkey was awful and I threw it away uneaten. You changed everything that made it delicious. Today it was on the hard ciabatta roll. The turkey was just slices slapped on the bread when it used to be kind of shredded. There was no spicy giardenera.. The brie was just some sort of melted brie slices when before it was a brie fondue sauce. I wanted to cry. This is the quickest way to lose customers.. changing what's tried and true

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