I'm we had a wonderful dinner celebrating our anniversary at Eddie Merlot's. Top notch hospitality from the start to finish, and wonderful dishes. I can't thank them enough for making our night feel so special. We started with the sweet and spicy shrimp. I had New Orleans mixed grill which comes with a filet mignon and shrimp. I loved them both. The filet was 4oz, but with all the bread and appetizer I had prior to that, it was the right size for me. They also brought us a dessert plate that says Happy Anniversary. We really appreciated the personal touch! We will be back. read more

Eddie Merlot's - Steakhouses Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

First time at Eddie Merlot's for date night. Loved the low‑key vibe, but the dress‑code warning on the door had me stressed for nothing--everyone was in jeans, so apparently the sign is just for decoration. Starters were the stars: the king crab & corn bisque and ahi tuna wontons were fantastic. Entrées... not so much. The bone‑in steak fought back (never a good sign) and the New Orleans mixed grill had shrimp with the texture of a stress ball. Dessert redeemed things a bit--crème brûlée was fine, but the carrot cake? Absolute show‑off. read more

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Let me start by saying the service was great. We ordered filet off the devour menu and it came with mashed potatoes and green beans. There was so much "char" on the outside of the steak I could only take a few bites. The green beans- they had black char from the grill on them as well. Some may enjoy this, but the taste was really strong. Disappointing for sure. read more

Our experience at Eddie Merlot's was so fun! They set us up with a table that allowed privacy and was great for a date night. The staff treated us with care and helped guide us through the menu. The shrimp appetizer was a surprising stand out, however the table side Banana Foster was the highlight of the show! It's a must get if you go. read more

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We went for our 18th Anniversary. Server was Shay. Awesome food was great I ordered a well done steak n it was very tender. Everything was delicious read more

Update on Eddie Merlots....We were invited back for Second chance and we went on Easter Sunday for their brunch and it was amazing. The carved filet with the Diane sauce was incredible. Raw oysters and Ahi Tuna ( yes please) they were great. The banana fosters was the bast I have ever had and I am a banana fosters connoisseur The manager that I spoke to originally was Madelyn and she was and has been so kind, helpful and accommodating . She constantly checked on us during brunch and made sure we were good. The GM Hal came to the table at the end to talk to us and he was so very kind and helpful. It was super busy today and I appreciate the time they took, the attitude and professionalism they maintained and the second chance they offered us because it was an amazing experience this time. Thank you Madelyn and Hal for making our Easter brunch a much better experience than the last time and we will be back read more

Eddie Merlot's - Seafood tower - Steakhouses Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Honestly disappointed. For the prices I expected gourmet. I want my fries cut by a chef... My desserts hand made... Brussels sprouts actually cooked... a steak of higher quality and presentation. My waitress was so nice and attentive, but the food (the whole reason for attending) was not to quality standard of such an establishment. read more

I brought my team from work on Thursday for Happy Hour and we had a great time! All the food was delicious! Eddie's Prime Cheeseburgers, Filet Mignon Potstickers, Filet Mignon Sliders, Truffle House Fries, Maryland Crab Cakes, Wagyu Beef Ribs, and Lobster Cargot! Tasty drinks, amazing atmosphere, and live music! But best of all was the incredible service and hospitality from GM Hal and our server Lauren!! Thank you for creating such a memorable experience for our group! We will definitely be back!! read more

We ate here after bridge and had a wonderful lunch. AMBER coordinated things for us. She is great ! The food was great as Was the drinks. The desert carrot cake was the best I've ever had. We came back Christmas Day and brought our son and wife And had a wonderful Christmas dinner. Even had a flaming desert at the table. Nancy La Master read more

Eddie Merlot's is my go-to steakhouse on the northside. Always great food and service. Shout out to Amber Rodgers for always going above and beyond! read more

Only our second visit here, but first for the Easter Brunch. The dining room was extremely chilly. I was fortunate I had a sport coat on, but my wife and daughter didn't have a wrap with them. Heard neighboring tables comment on the temp as well. Some of the food was delicious, some not so much. The omelette station and banana fosters station were superb. My daughter enjoyed the oysters and my wife the salmon. Bit thenfilet mignion and jam, not so much. Both were overcooked and dry. Many of the lids where the warm food was served were broken and missing handles. I don't know how you justify putting out that kind of equipment and expect people to struggle to get to things and be okay with that. Service was fine during the meal. She kept the table clear and glasses full. But we waited over 30 minutes for our check after we told her we were ready for it. So some delicious items, some not so delicious and some we never got to try because we couldn't access them. For what we paid, I expected much better than what we got. read more

We went on labor day this year to celebrate my mom's birthday. Everyone seemed satisfied with their orders. We had steaks and seafood between a party of 5. Great service even though things were slow... They even gave my mom a carrotcake to-go. read more

Eddie Merlot's - Mojo scallops and shrimp - Steakhouses Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Today was 16 yr anniversary so we came here to celebrate. We've been here many times but just this year we realized that you can buy 2 $50 digital gift cards for $80 so saving $20 but hey $20 bucks is $20 bucks. I had the Wagyu filet. It was soooooo amazing. Hubby got the Wagyu ribeye but it was too fatty, greasily & 2 sliver skin running thru so sent it back & ordered the Wagyu filet. Then we both shared the lobster mashed potatoes. It was soooooo delicious! We usually ordered the lobster Mac'n & cheese but this lobster mashed potatoes is a whole new flavor. Soooooo yummy!!! Then at the end, they gave us 2 free deserts so hubby ordered the turtle cheese cake & I got the desert merlot coffee. All of it was super delicious. Our bill was over $250 but it's well worth it!!! read more

Eddie Merlot's - This was our meal... left steak was the Wagyu filet, the middle item as the lobster mashed potatoes & the far right was the Wagyu ribeye. - Steakhouses Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Service was good and the grilled wedge salad was great. However, I ordered the lobster rolls for dinner and it was truly horrible. I only had one bite and it smelled like a fish market. It was obviously bad and they still chose to serve it. It did not appear to be a surprise to the staff because they did not even bother to ask if anything was wrong when they noticed I did not eat any of it. read more

I love the dining experiences at Eddie Merlot. All of our meals have been exceptional. We have also met with Amber Rodgers. Amber's expertise in marketing and hospitality is 10 stars. Amber is not only professional she is a joy to work with. read more

We came here to celebrate our engagement, and it was just okay, nothing super special. Our server was a gem; she was super attentive, funny, and professional. There was practically no one there so we got waited on and seated very quickly. The appetizers were our favorite part. We got the beef dumplings and the corn and lobster bisque. The bisque was probably my favorite I've ever had. I ordered a filet mignon cooked medium, and it came out extremely rare. I had to send it back to get cooked longer, which I never like to do at restaurants. I do, though, highly recommend the mashed potatoes and mushrooms! Finally, we got the peanut butter cup dessert and it was phenomenal. TLDR: food was decent, service was good. I wasn't WOWed, however. read more

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Ordered takeout and service was amazing! Amber greeted me and checked the order to make sure everything was correct. I will be back!

It was an epic birthday celebration and Eddie Merlot's delivers after all these years. The Northside/Keystone area lost a few fine dining standards like The Keystone Grille and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, however Eddie Merlot's remains. Our food (and there was a lot of it, with a table of 6) was delicious. Usually Eddie Merlot's Indianapolis 96th St. location would earn a strong 5-star rating. This particular Saturday night in late September was extremely busy. There were several birthday celebrations. Our server was excellent and kept our host from getting antsy about the pace of the meal. The calamari came out in a timely manner. The main course--this time it took longer than their standard. Thankfully the main course was delicious; we were ravenous and our host was tired of bread, calamari and drinks. The manager came by several times. The birthday girl wanted Bananas Foster, a house favorite, prepared table side. Love Love Love the wine list here. (Even though Coopers Hawk, a wine-oriented restaurant is next door, order wine at Eddie Merlot's). Their list is extensive and there are some standouts not offered at every Northside steakhouse. One faux pas is not going to stop me from coming back and hopefully providing a 5-star review based on my next experience. read more

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Salmon was good, however my companions steak was burnt. Took a poll and family had mixed ratings based on their orders. No five stars unfortunately. Service was nice. read more

Went for my birthday! Excellent crusted prime rib. Delicious creamed spinach. Crème brûlées Great service! read more

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I was a little nervous about going based on the most recent reviews, but our experience was absolute perfection. I consider myself a bit of a wedge salad connoisseur, and this was easily one of the best I've ever had. That was followed by the best filet I've ever had, and I've had many from competing restaurants. We finished with the peanut butter cup dessert. I told myself I'd only have one bite and couldn't stop. Nena was a wonderful server, and the entire experience was outstanding. Can't wait to go back. read more

This was one of the best Father's Day lunches that we've had in sometime. The food was absolutely delicious. We arrived and was immediately seated. My husband was acknowledged for Father's Day as water and bread was brought to our table. The ambiance was very welcoming, it has such a historical feel. It's really pretty with a ancient vibe. Our reservation was at 2p so we beat the crowd, they made us feel like we had private dining. Our server Evelyn was so sweet, knowledgeable and professional. She answered all of our questions, provided welcomed recommendations on various food options and pairings (she made EVERYTHING sound enticing), and ensured we were confident in our final selections. Thanks Eddie Merlot! Because of Evelyn, I have chosen to come back in August (31st) to celebrate my birthday! read more

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What an amazing dinner and service. Lauren and Joe were warm, inviting and knowledgeable of everything. We had a party of 16 for a birthday with no hiccups or waits. The managers were even present and interacting with guest. read more

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We were a party of 8 (4 couples.). We sat in a long table in the bar. Chairs were extremely comfortable. Keyboard player/ singer was outstanding and took requests. Ambiance was 5 stars. Server was kind and attentive. We all had the $99 meal for 2. Food was just average. I had the filet and my husband had the strip. The steaks were reminiscent of Ponderosa (2-3 stars). Definitely not high quality. We had filet potstickers (3 stars) and sweet and spicy shrimp (4 stars). Grilled asparagus (4 stars). Salmon entree (4 stars). Mashed potatoes (3 stars). Creamed spinach (5 stars!). We would return for the ambience. But would never order a steak here again unless the steaks on the regular menu are completely different. read more

I hate to leave a bad review, but this place has an appearance of being a nice restaurant, but the quality of the cooking and the food doesn't match. Think Applebees quality. Most of our meals were over-cooked, including the Wagyu. They were nice enough to take that off the meal, but nobody at our table was truly impressed, especially for the price. read more

Service was Horrible! Food was good. Very cramped Nice dim lights for ambiance would not go again

l will start by staying that unfortunately I am food snob and that my son in an executive chef at a top 100 restaurant by Open Table. And I will also state that I did not returned/request new plates. Furthermore, I will give a tad of grace based on the fact that it's Christmas Eve and the kitchen staff really had preferred to be anywhere other than working. So with all that said-- I must say the food was mediocre at best. I would not have called the NY strip actually a steak. I've had lower expectations on the road at a Waffle House with better results. The Mashed Potatoes were warm to the point, that it couldn't melt the pad of butter. Lobster was over cooked to the point of dry. The good news is that the wine, as well as the appetizers were excellent. Server was good but over tabled. All-in-all it's not worth the price. I would not go back. read more

We went in as a group of 8 plus a toddler in a high chair today for a late lunch, and we had a phenomenal time!! Our server Jolean was fantastic and made the experience so enjoyable. Everyone loved their meals, the bread is so fresh, and you cannot leave without trying the peanut butter cup or crème brûlée desserts. The manager Jimmy had incredible wine recommendations too. Overall, every member of the staff was friendly, and incredibly accommodating for my little guy. We will definitely be back for every special occasion as a family! read more

Alright on a regular night I love this restaurant. Great service wonderful vibe but this is a buffet review. Husband and I went for the Easter buffet and I'm assuming because it's a good assumption that the food would be just as delicious as it normally is. I mean it's the same restaurant. I hate to report back that it was not. The meats that's at the carving station is ice cold. They were actively telling people they don't have to close the lids to the serving trays (even though that's how you keep the food warm). I was really disappointed by this visit especially since it was $74 per person but that wasn't $74 quality worth of food. The best thing I had was my water and my Barry white martini. I'll be back for regular dinner but I wouldn't give them my money on a special occasion service like the Easter brunch. read more

Came in tonight for a birthday celebration. Everything was a 10/10. Mj our server made our evening outstanding. He was attentive and knowledgeable with food and wine recommendations. We sat in the bar. We were able to get in and out in 1 hour and 50 mins. read more

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We've been here 3 times. First was spot on. Second time service was terrible. Third time food was cold. Sides were hot. Steak was tough. I doubt we will be back. For a 200.00 meal there are a lot better places to eat. read more

Super super slow service. Our reservation was at 6:15 got here at 6pm Had to wait 30+ minutes to be seated. Finally got seated at 7pm Waited forever!!! For water. We put our salad and food order with our appetizer 20 minutes later we get our appetizer 30 minutes later we get told they ran out of caesar salad.. so we get the lobster bisque 15 ish minutes it come out. Not even hot it was room temp.. disappointing. Our waitress barely checked on us. We finally get our entree at 8:30pm I'm sorry but that's just way too damn long. I work at a restaurant so I know and this isn't the waiters fault it's the kitchen. The chef and the kitchen team has to get on it cause this is really embarrassing. I got the Cajun grill it comes with steak, sausage shrimp and mash potatoes Shrimp was over cooked. Sausage was ok. Steak was dry. Mash potatoes was good. The rest of the party got two turkey dinners. The picture that the restaurant has online was completely different than what they got served. They didn't get gravy or cranberry relish. We waited to get our servers attention to order some..while we noticed every table around us had what was supposed to come with their plate. Side of gravy and the cranberry relish...I'm not sure if our server disliked us or didn't care about her job ?!? But come on we came in to spend quality time at this restaurant for crappy service and food... Definitely feeling disappointed and there goes $250... read more

Eddie Merlot's - Steakhouses Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This was our first time here. Parking was easy, right in front of the restaurant. We had reservations and got right in, the restaurant is very clean and nice. Drinks were good, I had the blueberry mojito and my husband had the old fashioned. Steaks tasted fantastic, both of ours were slightly over cooked, but not worth fussing to send back. The service was the biggest complaint of the night. Our server seemed rushed the whole night, which was weird since the restaurant was not super full? Before we were done eating she brought the check, it seemed like she was needing to go home, but that wasn't the case since she took a table after us. So we had no opportunity to order dessert, but from what I saw at other tables looked very good! Very bizarre, but overall was a great night out and we will definitely be back! read more

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This place has gone down hill over the past years. The wait staff has inadequate training and the food is subpar. Id much rather have spent my money at texas roadhouse. I ordered the prime ribeye, the cook and sear were great but there was zero flavor, the creamy horseradish tasted like sour cream with a hint of horseradish, peppercorn sauce was also bland, baked potato was swimming in butter. I barely got any refills on my coke. The french onion soup was spot on, the potstickers were okay since the pastry was kind of doughy. We had to ask for bread when our entre got served. Our waitress never once cleaned off the tables from crumbs or anything, not that there were many since we got our bread at the end. We had to box our own food. We've been coming to this location for 7 years and we will not be returning. Waste of $270. Bill was $222, i didnt take out the lack of flavor on the waitress. Not much she can do about it. read more

We had a wonderful time for your 5th anniversary! Michael Jenkins pulled out all stops for dessert! read more

Eddie Merlot's - Steakhouses Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This restaurant does not deliver the experience it charges for. Overpriced for the value. Had to ask for clarified butter for the lobster tail. Our server, while efficient, didn't know what an ice wine was and wasn't sure about dessert wines or ports. I didn't bother to ask about cognacs. Upon arrival she asked if we'd dined there before (we had) and were we celebrating (we were). No mention of a complementary glass of bubbly or a dessert to celebrate our anniversary. Why did she ask? If you try it out some of the side rooms are more cozy. We were sat in the main dining area where the hostess felt the need to pull out the table as if she were pulling out a chair. While sweet, it was awkward. The music could have been more appropriate. While I love Fleetwood Mac, America, and Steely Dan, I was wanting something like Michael Buble and the Rat Pack crooners. In a nutshell, disappointing. read more

We love going to Eddie Merlot's! We get to see Alex most nights--in the bar or dining room. She always takes such great care of us! She (and all the staff) are helpful with recommendations and always welcome us with a warm smile! Date night, happy hour, or a big gathering, Eddie Merlot's is your place! read more

Good evening Just had our anniversary dinner(44 years) at eddie's. It was simply awesome!! Lexi our waitress was one of the best I have had in a long time (I travel a lot for work so I see quite a few in my travels) dinner was so delicious all the way up to our bananas foster. Prepared at table side. Thank you! Lexi and Eddies read more

My husband and I have a date night once a month. We take turns picking the place, and this time it was my turn. I am the queen of Yelp and Google Reviews to do my research. And the reviews barely touch how great this place was! I wish I could remember the young lady who greeted us, but it began there! She let us know (by her actions) that we were in for a fantastic experience. After being seated, less than 3 minutes, we were introduced to Simon, what I can only describe as concierge, not waiter. Simon literally picked out our whole meal. From our wine, main course, desserts, and coffee. The ONLY thing we picked was the appetizer (calamari), and that's because I had my eye on it when we were first handed our menus. The manager came to the table at the appropriate time. Not when we both had a mouth full of food. (I hate that) And even after we paid, the same young lady had not lost her sparkle. Again, I hate that I can't remember her name. The food was delicious!!! The staff was phenomenal!!!! We will be back again read more

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Gorgeous classy and relaxed dining, top tier beverage sips, and overall refined steakhouse experience, us three guys enjoyed a Tuesday masters degree celebration at the bar tabletop here. Alex was fantastic and took care of us throughout the evening, which upon learning she's been here for seven years, all makes sense! My Rye Tiki cocktail was phenomenal, I always default to the thing with passion fruit and my rule did right with that liquid dream shaken not stirred. I recommend the bourbon for the more serious fellows of the Irish persuasion and the ruby red spritz for those wanting to stay sober. Thankfully we were not hungry since the main menu does live up to the overall elevated ceiling and exquisite decor of the main dining room. We noticed all of the main meats begin in the fifties. Would expect anyone going for courses to need a thick wallet indeed, which for the well-trained executive is all part of the fun, but for the uninitiated quite the surprise, so the bar! I really wanted to try elk or bison but as we were not that famished or holding inheritance the happy meal bites served. I noticed they were literally bites, nibbled and they disappeared clean off the plates. The Ahi and filet mignon happy meal apps were tasty albeit as usual with appetizers the calorie count is well under the prices. I would like to see a broader bar menu Fleming's style that lines up with the casual hungry game watching. My buddies sampled the prime steak burger and lobster mac and cheese, can easily vouch for the burger since I think I saw it for minute. Tried the lobster Mac, wow, possibly the best out of rounded comparisons from Red Seven in my own city to besting even the smug dishes at Ocean Prime and Flemings. RIP. I sure do miss Flemings! We quickly agreed we needed desserts. The creme brulee, again, not sure I've had better! Half of our meal turned up world class and we will definitely turn up again for the next big day. read more

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