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Eddie Merlot's - Lincolnshire
Eddie Merlot's - Lincolnshire

Eddie Merlot's - Lincolnshire Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.eddiemerlots.com
  • Email: lincolnshire@eddiemerlots.com
  • Phone: (847) 276-2000
  • Hours of Operation:

    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

    Lounge opens at 4:00pm Daily
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Executive Chef: Aric Spiczka
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Private Party Facilities: When you want to make an impression, there's only one name you can trust. When you want the best in food, wine, and service for your special event, there's only one Eddie Merlot's.
    Eddie Merlot's has earned its reputation by serving exceptional U.S.D.A. prime beef—a superior certification awarded to only 2% of all U.S. beef. And we bring the same standard to our private dining menus, which feature a wide variety of hors d'oeuvres, entrees, desserts, and accompaniments, complimented by the finest wine and cocktails. From the moment your guests arrive, Eddie Merlot's talented culinary team is dedicated to providing you and your guests with an experience like no other. That same commitment extends to our service staff. We pride ourselves on hospitality, from making you feel comfortable during the planning process to making your guests feel welcome when they're with you. Eddie Merlot's offers several private and semi-private dining areas, from 10 to 400+
  • Private Party Contact: Lori Cease (847) 276-2000
  • Entertainment: Live Music in our Lounge:
    Friday & Saturday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Old Half Day Rd.
  • Public Transit: Pace - local stops on Milwaukee Ave
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Complimentary Valet parking offered. Large surface parking area surrounds the building.
A word from Eddie Merlot's - Lincolnshire
A word from Eddie Merlot's - Lincolnshire Eddie Merlot's Prime-aged Beef and Seafood starts with U.S.D.A. Prime Beef and the freshest seafood. Eddie Merlot's has created one of the hottest concepts today; the wine bar provides more than 75 wines by the glass and a very extensive reserve wine… collection by the bottle. The bar is stocked with all of the finest spirits and after dinner cordials and Cognacs. Eddie Merlot's boasts a contemporary but stunningly elegant interior design and atmosphere—where guests can have fun, relax and enjoy listening to up-tempo music, while dressed in business or casual attire.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerSteak
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List
Diner Reviews
  • "Went there for Valentines dinner and the food was very good. I had read reviews about the lack of service but I have to say I had wonderful service and never once had any problems with it. My only issue was how close the tables were to each other. Other then that everything was very good. We got steak and it was very good, they were able to put a parmesan topping on it for us that wasn't on the menu. Their mashed potatoes were amazing. We shared the chocolate caramel cake which was big enough for the both of us and that was very yummy. I would go back again."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "With all the great steakhouse choices on Milwaukee Ave between Wheeling and Libertyville, Eddie Merlot's needs to up its game. We have been to this location three times since they opened and have left underwhelmed each time. We prefer Wildfire for a casual steakhouse night out and Fleming's for an upscale experience; we wish a Capital Grille was closer. Service is mediocre and my steak was overdone. Apps were great and dessert was good. The place does have a 'reasonably' priced wine list relative to Fleming's. I was hoping for better as I've been to the Louisville location and really enjoyed it. While Eddie's has a lot of room…Fleming's, Sullivan's, Wildfire, Pete Miller's, and The Tavern always book up before this place…I understand why."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Great food, great drinks, Great waiter (Nicholas, I believe was his name). It was our second time there and had just as good of an experience. Will definitely go back again!"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "This was the second time we tried Eddie Merlot's. We will not be running back. My husband ordered a NY strip. His was good, over an inch thick, warm red middle (ordered medium), smokey taste to steak, perfectly pepper corned. I ordered a rib eye. Very disappointed. When you order a $34 choice steak, you expect it to be at the minimum 3/4" thick. I got a 14oz. steak that was at most 1/3" thick. I felt like I was at Outbacks. It was cooked medium rare, but it was so thin you could barely tell. The rest of the food was fine. Service was excellent!!!!"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Excellent steaks. The filet melts in your mouth. I ordered it medium rare and it was perfectly prepared. Eddie's potatoes were good but I would get a baked potato or garlic mashed potatoes to better compliment the steak. The caesar salad was great. The carrot cake for dessert was enough for 4 and was exceptional. Wine list was was very good and the service was very good as well."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Eddie Merlot's is a super nice restaurant with one drawback. They've raised prices again and in my opinion, pricing themselves out of the market. We've been there at least 10 times and it seems the prices go up and the amount of people eating there is going down. I'm sure it's because of the prices. Wines that were $50 and $40 a bottle are now $55 and $44. Drinks are as expensive as if you were in a downtown Chicago spot but I think the clientele in Lincolnshire is not comfortable spending that type of money on dinner. In all, we used to figure dinner at $75 per person and now if you go to Merlot's, the new normal is $100 each. We'll still go there, just not as often."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "This was our first time visiting Eddie Merlot's. We went on Valentine's Day and the restaurant and staff was certainly well prepared for this special day. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Our server, Brandi, was delightful and extremely pleasant and helpful. Waitstaff was very attentive. The manager even came by to ask us how our wine was, and then gave us a $25 gift card for our next visit! We ordered oysters for an appetizer. They were very fresh, and quite delicious. I ordered the dry aged bone-in ribeye and she ordered the New Orleans platter. only downside is that I ordered my steak medium and it came out medium-rare, I don't mind either temperature, so no big deal. overall, a great experience"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My steak was very rubbery t. My side was very greasy even the manager said that is not good"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Great way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Great food and personalized service!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I was looking for a new over the top spot to take my wife for Valentine's Day without heading into the city. A friend of mine told me I had to try Eddie Merlot's. We did and the entire evening was the best ever. Valet parking attendants held the restaurant door open for us. Hostesses (4 of them) greeted us with amazing smiles and a warm welcome. The service was impeccable and detailed to the fullest. My wife went to the restroom and a server came by the table and folded her napkin neatly. A manager came by and carved our Chateaubriand personally. At the end of dinner we texted the valet and our car was at the front door waiting for us to depart. That was pretty cool."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I have dined all over the world and after dining at Eddie's, I'm not sure that I have had a better experience. The room was beautiful, warm and had great energy. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. The staff was sincere, diligent and on the mark. The management was very apparent, I saw four managers circulating, greeting tables and assisting their staff the duration of our dinner.(our table was touched three different times) I felt as though our every need was taken care of with a warm sense of urgency. Great Restaurant and wonderful time!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "We go there whenever we can, especially on the way to/from the movies or a local show. Dinner menu's great, but you can fill up on really interesting appetizers (big enough to share). While we sometimes make reservations, we almost always sit in the spacious bar/lounge area; very comfortable, with fireplace and same menu as dining room."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "First let me say we enjoy Eddie Merlot''s and eat there frequently. For Valentines Day we took two other couples and really talked up the experience. As usual, the food was good, but the rest of the experience was disappointing. 1) We waited one hour to be seated however; we had a reservation. The host commented "you should expect to wait on Valentines day". 2) Once seated, it took another 30 mins for our server to take our drink orders. 3) Our server was working hard, but was totally overwhelmed. Our group watched as the managers stood around and talked. We all thought they would have jumped in to help. From start to finish, it took 4 hours. In summary, we love Eddie's and will go back."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Out of my last four visits only two have had acceptable service. I keep giving it another chance because I like the food but with so many great restaurants in the area, it gets more and more unlikely that I will choose Eddie Merlot's. I expect only the best at this price point."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "No need to drive into Chicago with this spot so close."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Outstanding establishment with great service. I will be back."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "It was the best steak I have had in years. Great job"
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "Had a wonderful evening over the holidays and decided to return for early Valentines day only to be let down by overlooked meal. Had to send it back along with my wife's salad that was not served to her request. First visit better then last."
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "Eddie Merlot's did a very nice job. Food was hot, delicious and nice portions. Service on point and accommodating. Very impressed."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Ambience was excellent, but our very knowledgeable and cordial server seemed stretched beyond reasonable limits. There appeared to be more hostesses and 'bread ladies' than servers. The wine list was great, but the cuisine was grossly disappointing for what is advertised as a high end (and very expensive) establishment. The 'special' beef bourguignon tasted like unseasoned pot roast and the cedar plank salmon, per the chef served 'medium' was mostly sushi raw. I could not recommend this restaurant to friends."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "What a super place to have a great steak and taste fabulous wine. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. The waiters were very attentive. Just a great place. Will definitely be going again!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "We sat in the bar and ordered off of the bar menu as well as the dining room menu. We loved our food. Our waiter Kamil is great. Music started at 7:30 with was a fantastic addition to the evening."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "I loved everything except the banana cream pie. That said, I have had it before and LOVED it. Maybe just a bad batch, or maybe I am just picky. The desserts are not amazing, but everything else is. Sweet potato casserole was awesome."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "My wife and I go out to a nice restaurant every other weekend. While we want great food, but we are looking more for great service with servers that try and connect to who they are serving. We have had numerous servers and everyone has done a great job of getting to know us and making it a great experience. As a result, we typically just keep returning here."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "You know how you want a restaurant to be good but it continues to deteriorate? That sums it up for the Eddie Merlot location in Linconshire. Sums up this place and its too bad as 4 of 5 visits have left bad impressions ... want badly that it will improve but seems to get worse each time. Long wait to be acknowledged. Bottom line: food is great - service terrible"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Didn't expect much from a restaurant connected to a strip mall but when we walked in we were amazed to say the least. This place screams elegance and prestige. The managers upfront were polite and very respectful. Our server was professional and yet warm. Food hands down the best we've had in years and the potions large enough to share. We enjoyed so much we made reservations for Valentine's Day."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "It was my birthday so I decided to try Eddie Merlots. I was so impressed with everything it completely made my birthday. I plan on coming back very soon."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "Excellent food. Excellent service. Great place to impress your guests."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Were Platiunam members there altho don't go all that often- it's rather pricey but oh so worth it! Our friends loved it so much they took an application for them shelves and are also buying one for their daughter who always thought Ruth's Chris was the best place for a good steak- not true I think Eddies is hands down the best around for a great steak!"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "We were reluctant to return to this restaurant because we had heard of so many complaints about the service, well they were right. The waitstaff was nothing but polite however completely missing in action. We sat through many a course with dirty plates sitting on our table. Nobody came by to clear, refill water glasses or check in. Our entrees arrived without our side dishes and when the maitre d' came by to ask if everything was ok, we told him that the sides were missing. 15 minutes later they still hadn't arrived, the waiter returned to tell us that the chef never put the order through and they were coming soon. We cancelled since we had finished our dinners already. I would NOT return strictly because of the service."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "We were surprised with a few new things...a variety of rolls, a delicious small creamed cauliflower soup and a lemon sorbet inbetween courses. A great addition to the already great favorites."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Excellent experience. Wonderful atmosphere,outstanding service,quality food & presentation"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Stylish restaurant. Interesting modern decor. Huge wine cellar featured next to the dining room. Jazz trio in bar area had drawn a nice crowd on an evening when heavy snow had been forecasted (did not actually arrive until very late). It has quickly become one of my wife's favorites, and she's not easy to please. Great steaks, and many other good menu options."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "I enjoyed everything about this restaurant -- the food, the decor and the waiter were all great."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "Always a good meal. Had the tempura green beans for the first time. Loved them. My new go to veggie."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "This is our third time at Eddie Merlot's and each experience has been great. We have had different servers each time and they were all friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience great. The food has been excellent each time as well. Portions are very large and everything looks/tastes great, so it's tempting to over order but even if you do you won't regret it."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "If you want an incredible dining experience for a special occasion, two words "Eddie Merlot's. A bonifide 5 Star experience ..."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Eddie Merlot's in Lincolnshire is a first class dining experience. The art, staff and atmosphere including fireplaces all contribute to a very satisfying evening. We were greeted warmly, taken to a lovely, intimate table location and truly enjoyed our three course meal from delicious salads to surf and turf to the best carrot cake and coffee you can find anywhere. Surprised by the Sunday night half off wine special for bottles served by the glass. The list for this special is extensive and we had a Stag's Leap Cab that was a great value. Look forward to our next visit!"
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "It was outstanding from the service to the last bit."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "We had a very nice dinner and evening at Merlot's. It is a fine restaurant with great food and service and ambience too. It is a bit pricey but one knows that ahead of time."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
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