First time dining at Eddie Merlot's and it definitely did not disappoint. We sat at the bar and received exceptional service from our bartender, Danny, who kept the delicious cocktails coming. The food was outstanding--everything exceeded our expectations. Can't wait to come back! read more

My Friends and I recently enjoyed a wine pairing menu at Eddie Merlot's. I have often enjoyed wonderful food & drink at this beautiful Seaport restaurant in the past, but this was something different. We came across it on their instagram page and it looked like something interesting and fun. Well it was ! We got to enjoy 5 courses of delicious food all paired with wonderful wines. The food was fabulous. The wine was truly a compliment to everything we ate. The staff was attentive and personable. We left feeling like we did not just go to dinner , we indulged in decadent food and got a great lesson on the wines that complemented the meal. Can't wait to go back. read more

Went with work, pre-fixe menu but I'd still expect it to live up to the restaurant standard and it was pretty mid. The bruschetta at the beginning was excellent - spicy, well seasoned. It ended there because the spinach artichoke dip had 0 salt - despite all the cheese! The entree was such a letdown. The salmon was overcooked, many of the folks on the table that had steaks had the same issue. The sides were also awful - the broccoli was steamed/boiled and had 0 flavor, and the mashed potatoes were both nothing special. The carrot cake at the end was ok, the cake was tasty and moist but the frosting was terrible. Would not go back. For the price they should do better read more

Eddie Merlot's - Carrot Cake - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Recently had an amazing dinner at Eddie Merlot's during a recent trip to Boston. The kind where after every bite I had to close my eyes and savor the moment and flavor. When I travel, I love trying new restaurants, but I also appreciate having a spot you can trust to deliver a consistently great experience. Eddie Merlot's checks that box. The atmosphere in the Seaport District location is upscale but comfortable, the service was attentive and welcoming, and the food was exactly what you hope for from a classic steakhouse. Ben was our server for the evening and he provided great recommendations and the perfect pacing of food and service. Love establishments where the manager walks around to each of the tables to check on patrons, Felix stopped by throughout our service to make sure everything was good! All staff I came into contact with were very personable. For apps had the sweet and spicy shrimp, charbroiled oysters, and crabcakes. I really enjoyed the shrimp as they were not only recommendations from our server Ben, but from Felix, the general manager. The sauce was slightly tangy and slightly spicy and had a nice texture from the crunch. The crab cakes were very meaty versus fillers which always makes me happy. The charbroiled oysters had a nice salty creaminess to them! Steaks were perfectly cooked. We had the 8oz Wagyu filet, one was Oscar style (topped with crab) and the other was Maxwell style (topped with lobster--because we're in Boston, so made even more sense!). When I say these melted in my mouth, legitimately was soooooo good. The sides were rich and flavorful, and we opted to offset our steaks with some veggies. We ordered the wild mushrooms and the Eddies's Brussels sprouts with bacon. Both paired well with our steaks!!! The cocktails were a great way to bring everything together. Then we closed out our dinner with the creme brûlée. At first we weren't going to have dessert and then it turned to us being a part of the clean plate club. It was that good! For me, travel is about collecting experiences, not things -- and this dinner was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. If you're in the Seaport area and want a reliable spot for a great meal and excellent service, this is a solid choice. read more

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So delicious!! We went here last night for my fiancé's birthday and everything was very impressive. It was a Monday so the place wasn't busy at all. Our server was very friendly and efficient. I was absolutely in love with the bread, the French onion soup, and the shrimp and scallop entree. I was very excited that they had lobster mashed potatoes, but the lobster had a sweeter seasoning to it that wasn't my favorite. It was fantastically cooked and the mashed potatoes were so soft though. We were treated to a raspberry sorbet for his birthday. We aren't sweets people so sorbet is the perfect light option that we really appreciated! read more

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We had a wonderful dinner for my dad's surprise 70th birthday. The staff at Eddie Merlot's is extremely accommodating and kind. From the apps to the entrées to the dessert, everything was on point. We ordered everything from fish to steak. The sea bass melted in my mouth. The bone in ribeye was very good. The spicy shrimp appetizer is delicious. Everything on the seafood tower tasted good just lacks presentation. Carrot cake is huge. read more

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My family went to celebrate after my son getting married and Danny our server went above and beyond to make this special occasion more exceptional! I highly recommend and will be returning. Thank you Danny for an incredible experience. read more

We sat at the bar on a Thursday evening at 4. Alejandro at the bar was outstanding. Service was excellent. He made some amazing espresso martinis. The bar is large with plenty of seating. We ordered ahi tuna wantons, filet mignon potstickers and a crab avocado cocktail to eat. These were on the happy hour menu and a great value. This is close walk to the Omni Hotel and would highly recommend it. read more

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The food was excellent. Abby was the best! If you go ask for Abby. Also, Juan was wonderful as well. Very polite and professional. Will definitely go back and would highly recommend! read more

Beautiful restaurant (and bar) with a great happy hour menu. Lots of great choices and I landed on the FILET MIGNON SLIDERS. The were absolutely delicious. Tender with a tangy kick and boatload of fries. Top that off with a WOODFORD RESERVE OLD FASHIONED and you have a great start to the evening. read more

Eddie Merlot's - Filet mignon sliders. - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Highly recommend Eddie Merlot's! The food was absolutely delicious! The restaurant is gorgeous inside. The waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave some great recommendations for dessert. The carrot cake WAS SO GOOD! Definitely get it when you come here. I'm already planning my next trip here and my mouth is watering just thinking about that carrot cake! read more

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Best meal I've had since the last time I was here! Wagyu ribeye . Matt is a great server

Classic steakhouse that serve decent food. We got the lunch menu - the crab and corn bisque and steak was great with mushroom. The calamari was alright, not the best that I've had. The service was a little slow but our server was friendly. There are ample seatings and the interior felt like a normal steakhouse. Value: 7/10 Food: 7.5/10 Experience: 7/10 Service: 7/10 read more

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A touch of class. Prime ribeye was cooked to perfection with a commandingly subtle desolving sensation combined with a blast of tender taste. The sides were spectacular but in particular the asparagus stood out, with a crescendo of taste as you travel up the stalk. Our server Matt was phenomenal and I look forward to coming back. read more

Second time is a charm! Eddie Merlot's is one of those Boston restaurants that you frequent over and over again. It's probably one of the most beautiful restaurants I've ever been in. This is our second time here. We stopped in for a drink and app. after shopping at the Snowport. We sat at the almost empty and very quiet bar. I ordered their Gruet Sparkling Brut from New Mexico. Probably one of my faves! My hubby had their Daou Cabernet, another favorite of mine. We shared a wedge which they kindly split. We then shared their sliders from the lounge menu which is very inexpensive compared to their full menu. Our bartender Grace was such a joy. Thanks Eddie Merlot's for your gorgeous bar and comfy seats, impeccable service and food and good times. We will be back again soon! read more

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I came here for New Year's eve and I did not have the best experience. The employees were Unaccommodating (could be cause management not sure). Also the servings here are very small so be prepared to order a few things to get full. Someone in my party has an allergy to sesame seeds and it was not listed on the appetizer we ordered and instead of attempting to make it right the manager said we are stuck with it and they wont remake it or let us get another appetizer without paying for it. I felt very unwelcome there and felt like a bother anytime I asked for anything. The food itself was decent but for the service and atmosphere there I probably would never return nor recommend this to others. The place itself is gorgeous but has a very unwelcoming feel to it. The server we had was nice and tried her best but I think it's an issue with management. read more

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Had a celebratory dinner here last night and it was exactly what were were hoping for. The ambiance, service and especially the food were all top notch. Actually priced really well for a steakhouse as nice as this too. Will be back soon! read more

A generous 2 stars because the food was good. Not great, but good. Service was a complete disaster. She was friendly and nice, but she was not anywhere near seasoned enough, or trained well enough, for this caliber restaurant. Or, at least for what they want this place to be. The bartender was also not very well-trained, and drinks took forEVER to get to us. Even the wine, which I ordered during starter, but that arrived half way through my steak. I almost sent it back, but just took it. Finally, the place is decent looking, but it was ridiculously hot, in middle of July. I asked manager what was going on and was told the building had an electrical issue. Huh? Lights were all on. Air came on now and then.... whatever. Table next to us complained about rice and steak temps. The manager challenged them on it and claimed he personally made the rice and knew it was good. Seriously? They asked for food to go and just left rather than fight him. The place was pretty empty on a Saturday night, prime time. Says a lot. I would NEVER return and would recommend going somewhere, anywhere else. read more

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Highly recommend! Enjoyed apps and martinis at the bar. The Sweet & Spicy Shrimp was perfectly done. Food was phenomenal, drinks delicious! Loved the atmosphere. Our bartender Danny was friendly and attentive and the manager spent time with us and ensured we weren't rushed, even on a busy Saturday night. Will def be back. read more

I had just gotten into town and my hotel was across the street, so I popped by upon hearing they had a good happy hour. The main entrance was closed so you had to enter in front of the bar. There were only two other people at the bar and the only employee I saw was the bartender. There was no welcome or anything so I just took a seat at the bar. He saw me come in, but it took him a while to come by, and again only two other people in the entire restaurant. The service is why I only gave it 4 stars. Which means, everything else impressed. What the bartender lacked in welcoming and customer service, he made up for in making a darn fine French 75. I am a big fan of this particular cocktail, it was on their happy hour menu, and it was perfect. If you have had one, you know, it isn't supposed to be sweet. It is gin, lemon juice, enough simple syrup to take away the sharpness, and topped with sparkling wine. I've typically had it served in a champagne flute, I was a little worried when he rimmed a martini glass in turbinado sugar, but the man knew what he was doing. It was perfectly balanced. The glass was chilled. It made me happy. And then ... The tuna wontons came out. I have had different iterations of this dish, and this may have been the best. They put an impressive amount of tuna on their fried wontons and that wasabi cream sent it over the top. This ended up being my dinner, when I just came in for a snack. This ended up being one of my very favorite things I had on my vacation. read more

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I loved the ambiance here. The wait staff was super personable and helpful. I will be an "odd" review as I came for the "dine out boston" prix fixe menu to try their food. They did not have the "dine out" menu readily available, and said there was only one which my partner and I shared. With that being said, the caesar salad was possibly the best I've ever had, the crab-corn bisque was addictive. For a steakhouse, the filet mignon was lackluster. Maybe this is because I was a "dine out" customer... the mashed potatoes had no seasoning, and neither did the slightly-blanched green beans, so the main course was really underwhelming. We got their chocolate cake and creme brulee, which were both phenomenal. Definitely would try this place again with the regular menu. read more

Food was excellent, atmosphere was great and the server and staff we very friendly and professional. Overall a very top notch experience.

Excellent food, beverages & service. This place was a gem... right near the Westin/Omni at the Convention Center.

This was hands-down one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had -- and the fact that this restaurant presents itself as fine dining makes it borderline insulting. We first ordered a shrimp cocktail appetizer that was completely forgotten. Not delayed. Forgotten. And we wouldn't have known why, because our waitress did not check on us once during the 40 minutes we sat there waiting for our meals. No updates. No acknowledgment that we were still waiting. When she finally came over with only our entrees, she acted genuinely surprised that the appetizer hadn't come out yet -- which is astounding, considering monitoring tables is literally the baseline expectation at a fine dining restaurant. When the entrees finally arrived, it somehow got worse. I ordered my steak medium rare. What arrived was so raw it bordered on absurd. I've eaten steaks from Applebees with more care. It was bloody, undercooked to the point of being inedible, and frankly felt like it had been rushed out just to cover up the delay. I joked that I needed to stab it again to make sure it was actually dead -- but the joke wore off quickly when I realized this was supposed to be a premium dish. Fine dining is about attention to detail, pacing, service, and quality. This place failed at every single one. If this is their standard, they should seriously reconsider the label -- and their prices. Save your money. Eat somewhere that actually respects its customers. read more

I came here specifically for their happy hour menu, which starts from 4 PM to 6 PM. I arrived at 4:15 PM and there was actually nobody at the front, the host was busy on the phone and didn't see me, not even a bartender so I sat myself down at the bar. I waited about five minutes and finally someone came to get my order. The bartender gave me the regular menu at first, but I had to ask for the happy hour menu. Barry White martini - nice and strong, a little bit sweet but still liked it. Definitely will order again next time. Lobster roll - $20 - I was pleasantly surprised and I actually liked this lobster roll a lot. It came on a toasted buttered bun. They mixed the lobster meat with butter, which was very good. The lobster meat was fresh and very good portion. They split the bun in half so I can't really tell if it's a full size or a little bit smaller. The homemade chips were nice fresh and hot and paired well with the ketchup. For $20 this is actually a pretty good deal. The ambience gave off a fine dining feel. Bar was clean and bar seats were very comfortable. Overall, will definitely come visit again to try out their other happy hour items. read more

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I liked the vibe /style when we first walked in. I was surprised it wasn't very busy. Our party of 5 was seated at a strange table by itself but with a bussing station right next to it so it felt of putting. Our server was nice enough but not very attentive. Our table for 5 only had 4 water glasses and only 3 settings had butter knives. Our bread came after our appetizer. Bread was great. We started with calamari and it was good. The drinks we ordered from the bar were good. Spicy margarita and berry martini. Everyone ordered their steaks medium except I ordered mine medium rare. Husband and teen son got the wagyu filets and the rest of us got the regular filets. Mine came over more medium well to well. She didn't ask how they came out so after a while when we had to flag her down to ask where our sides were I mentioned the steak. She did offer to get me a new one but I let her know I didn't want to eat after my family finished so I'd keep it but the kitchen should be made aware. Things were already going slow. It took almost 20 more minutes for the sides to come out. Baked potato was big and kids liked it. Truffle fries tasted good but were not hot. The au gratin potatoes were very oily. We asked for another bottle of water and drinks for the kids and that took quite a bit of time. Desserts were good. We did table side brownie, chocolate cake (which is massive) and ice cream. Also added in espresso martinis. The martinis were so/so. The peppercorn sauce is great. Everyone else said their steaks were cooked properly and were tender. The manager did come over and acknowledge we had an issue and comped us my steak, the sides and a few of the desserts. I can appreciate there will always be an off night and I can appreciate the manager making it right w the comps and I give love when a place owns their shortcoming so I'm happy with the response - I'm just not sure I'd chance it again. It's a hefty price tag for a family of 5 to take the chance. So I'm not angry about the experience just not sure I'd try it again. read more

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Outstanding steakhouse .Excellent happy hour prices and burger ! Give it a try .You won't be disappointed.

My girlfriend and I were excited to attend Eddie Merlot's for our Valentine's Day dinner. Unfortunately, her steak medallions were severely undercooked to the point that they were inedible. When we showed the manager, he suggested that we take the medallions home and cook them ourselves. He then offered us a free dessert to go. The table next to us also appeared to send back an undercooked meal, but their evening was ultimately comped in full. I'm unsure why we received different treatment, but I find it extremely difficult to justify paying $60 for severely undercooked steak. The service and setting were fine, but it seemed they forgot about us at times. UPDATE: I received a $100 gift card from management at this restaurant. While I appreciate this gesture of accountability, it'd cover less than half of another evening here with dinner, drinks, and a reasonable gratuity. Considering my experience with the service and undercooked meal, I am still fairly unlikely to return. read more

A super beautiful and elegant restaurant with great dining service! It feels like stepping into a ballroom because the flooring and the space was just so classy and clean. THEIR Crème brûlée IS TO DIE FOR. I normally don't go to fine dining places because I'm broke but I came here for the Dine Out Boston experience. The Dine Out Boston Lunch menu is $46 dollars and I chose the King Crab Bique appetizer, Salmon entree, and Creme Brulle dessert. King Crab & Corn Bisque - 10/10 This knocked me off my expectations, it couldn't stop drinking this it was so so good! It tasted kind of like a really clean and fresh corn chowder and the King Crab adds a nice touch and meat to it. The Bisque itself does not taste fishy at all and I love this a lot. I have no idea what Bisque even means it tasted like good soup. Salmon Entree -8/10 I felt so healthy eating this lol! It was overall a bit bland for me, it seemed like everything was just seasoned with salt and pepper. The green beans never looked greener and the potatoes were nice and crispy! A lot of appreciation for the cook on the fish, I asked for medium and it was perfectly soft and fall apart in my mouth! The fish was humongous and this entree was so filling! Honestly very good macros if you are a fitness person lol. I would have liked a little more seasoning on the potatoes and the green beans. Crème brûlée - 100000/10 Omg omg omg omg omg omg omg. I love Crème brûlée but this is the best I ever had! It is so perfectly creamy and rich and the level of sweetness is just PERFECT. The sugar crust just gets me so excited look at the crackle it had! A perfect thin sugar crust goes so well with the custard. The crust didn't taste burnt at all either! A perfect golden brown. I also love the raspberries because it just goes so well with the heavy sugary custard. A little fruit to combat the sugar lolol Overall, I really really enjoyed the food and the ambiance here. Our server so nice and checked up on us frequently. They poured our water for us every time even though they gave us the whole bottle. I guess this is the fine dining experience lolol. For the Dine Out Boston experience, they brought out each dish perfectly timed and I was absolutely STUFFED. For $46 I would say that all of the dishes and the experience was a great deal! Great great service and amazing space. read more

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Passed by this place for a few years and never went in. Tonight we sat at the bar and had dinner. What a home run!! Bartender (Domani) AMAZING!! Oysters perfect (Marthas Vineyard) Dinner excellent. Caesar salad, rack of lamb, Brussel sprouts. Beautiful dining room and Bar!! read more

Everything from beginning to end was a beautiful experience. I was invited here for a gender review. We had a private room with a wonderful server, Ben. He was very attentive to our needs, even had the air adjusted when we arrived (the room was a little chilly). The food was amazing, the string beans were my favorite. They were perfectly buttered and lightly seasoned. They didn't have an issue when I mentioned my food allergies. Ben made an alternate decision. Fine dinning at its finest at Eddie Merlot's. Thank you Ben for your excellent service. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

Fairly average - typical steak house. We were seated immediately. Our server started rather cold/stuffy but seemed to warm up to our table after a bit. Our meal came out as expected. The steaks were prepared very well. The carrot cake was icy, almost as if it was frozen. Parking next door in the ramp was convenient but expensive at $27. read more

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This was our first time at the restaurant. We had high expectations that were quickly dashed starting with service... we ordered drinks and then went to order dinner and they were out of 8oz filet...how does a steak house run out of steak? We waited for 30 minutes for the salad and when it finally came we were also served the rest of our dinner. The steak was sub par and the garlic mashed tasted like oatmeal. The waiter the entire time was no where to be found until he presented us with the check. Suffice to say we will not be back. read more

Food is outstanding. However, the service and atmosphere were lacking. Chowder, scallops and strip steak some of the best. Inside air temp very warm and uncomfortable. Restaurant was not busy at all and service was inconsistent. Soup was brought with no spoon until 5 minutes later. Server forget dinner wine. Presenting a wine glass with finger inside is unacceptable. read more

The restaurant is located in the Seaport area (parking can be difficult but there is a pay-for-parking lot nearby.) We were welcomed as soon as we entered. Although we arrived about 30 mins early for our reservation, we were seated immediately. There are several dining areas; the room where we were seated is lovely. The decor is attractive and seats are comfortable. I was especially happy to see that tables are not "on top of each other"; it was easy to move a chair back to go to the restroom (restroom was clean and mouthwash with little cups was offered to patrons) without bumping into other diners. Our server, Given, was delightful: very knowledgeable about the menu, attentive without being overbearing and friendly. The food! What a nice surprise. Everything we enjoyed was cooked to perfection, aesthetically pleasing and delicious. We ordered their Hot Appetizer Platter: Barbecue Shrimp, Crab Cakes, Filet Mignon Potstickers. Easily served the four of us. Two of us ordered blackened salmon and two ordered filet mignon. Both entrees were served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus spears. Prior to our entrees, some of us enjoyed Jumbo Crab & Corn Bisque (filling & rich) and others enjoyed salads. Everyone agreed that their items were tasty. The serving sizes were a bit large; we all had leftovers that Given packed up nicely. Everything she did was done with care. Felix, the manager, stopped by to check on us and we were happy to let him know that we plan to return. Felix was personable and we were glad to meet him. Honestly, all of the staff indicated that they were invested in making our meal thoroughly enjoyable and they were successful. read more

Food was fresh and good. Got the salmon. Had to send it back to cook it more well done. It could've been seasoned more but it wasn't bad .The pecan sweet potatoes casserole was A+. Yummy. The crab cakes were perfect yummy A+ on those. The fingerling potatoes & asparagus were normal, not bad .. The drinks were really good martini and mojitos were really sweet. I don't know if the bbq sauce on shrimp is a good move. The bacon should be well done wrapped around shrimp. Just my opinion. The service was A+. Great ambiance & a mix of neo soul & jazz music. The staff could be less inconspicuous walking. Around staring at u and the table to see if they can take your plate when ur done. Lol. Like they were following u around a store . But they were all nice and it wasn't packed so maybe they were just trying to keep busy. read more

Eddie Merlot's - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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As it is with Burlington MA and Englewood, CO locations, the food was impeccable. The sashimi was like butter and we had the Branzino and Baked Stuffed Shrimp- both were delicious. My one issue and biggest pet peeve is assuming my husband was paying when returning my credit card and putting it in front of him - look at the name and don't assume. read more

The service was great! The drinks were decent. I tried the Mosquito and the Berry White ( get the Berry White!) The food was just ok. The king crab and corn bisque was a bit curdled and turned my stomach later that night. The crab cakes, seabass and steak were ok. The sweet potato casserole and banana foster were delicious. read more

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Perfect fine, very reasonably priced steakhouse here in Boston. I was a little disappointed to not see any local options on the menu given that Boston is known as a seafood town. I had the Mojo Scallops &!Shrimp and it was cooked well and had a lot of flavor. Steaks that colleagues ordered looked good and were said to be good. The peanut butter cup dessert was not particularly sweet. Service was very good, of the stealthy and non-obtrusive variety which was perfect for our business meeting; thanks Koa! Ambience was very normal for a steakhouse, though the seats were shockingly rigid and upright in a way that felt downright unpleasant, like I was sitting in a church pew that had some padding. Maybe I have just been to a few too many high end steakhouses recently, but this place was good but nothing jumped off the menu at me as "you must try this!" or really blew my mind, but it was still really good for the category and did everything right. J.Ja read more

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Went here for a double date! We ordered family style and shared the entire meal including the desserts. I don't remember if we had our parking validated but we did park in the garage nearby. read more