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Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint, Beloit, WI

Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint

4.7 (2297)
$31 to $50
Steak
500 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
With its rustic feel, hardwood floors and abundant photographs capturing historic Beloit, Merrill & Houston’s has branded itself to tell a great story, but, most importantly, its focus is on the classic steakhouse. The highest of quality steaks and seafood with down-to-earth and attentive service make you feel like you are at your best friend’s home.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bobby Walker Jr
  • Private party facilities
    Your night. Done right. Beloit, Wisconsin's most versatile special event venue.
  • Private party contact
    Lori Radean: (608) 368-7610
  • Neighborhood
    Beloit
  • Cross street
    Located at the corner of Pleasant Ave and Public Ave in Beloit, WI
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in Merrill & Houston"s and the Ironworks Hotel's private lot. There is additional parking in the lots adjacent to both the hotel and restaurant; one lot is located to the south end and the other just north.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Every Friday and Special Occasions such as Valentine"s Day, New Year's Eve.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,297 people are saying

Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Best Overall

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Best Food

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Best Service

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Best Ambiance

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Best Value

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Good for groups

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Good for special occasions

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Lively

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merrill & Houston's Steak Joint offers "fantastic" steaks, "amazing" food, and "wonderful" service, creating a memorable dining experience. Guests appreciate the attentive staff, celebratory touches for special occasions, and a warm atmosphere. Though some visits have been inconsistent, the overall experience and "perfectly cooked" steaks make it highly recommended.
2,297 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Wisconsin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great atmosphere. We will be back for sure.
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Jason, Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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  2. Louise

    Wisconsin1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    interesting building. Beautiful decor. Good service but quite pricey! Was my son’s birthday. He enjoyed his steak with the works but it’s not for everyone. Piled high with bread crumbs and various seafood. My pork chop was large, thick and tender. The flavor was overwhelmed with excessive amounts of peppercorn. Fried onions were dry and tasteless. All you could taste in the whole meal was pepper!! Skip the pasta. The mushroom stuffed ravioli was barely eatable! We were never offered a complimentary birthday dessert that one would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. Very expensive! Will not visit again
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Louise, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. While we’re glad to hear your son enjoyed his birthday steak and that the service and ambiance met expectations, we’re truly sorry the rest of the meal didn’t reflect the standard we aim for. We also regret missing the opportunity to acknowledge your son’s birthday properly—it’s something we typically take pride in. If you're open to it, I’d appreciate the chance to make this right. Please feel free to contact us directly. Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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  3. Angie

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was amazing once again. Good food and good service.
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Angie, Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words about your experience, we truly appreciate it! We look forward to getting the chance to serve you again in the near future! Tim Siewak General Manager Merrill and Houston's Steak Joint

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  4. Kari

    Wisconsin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there to celebrate our anniversary. We each had 2 drinks. I ordered the new York strip well done and it came out medium well with a lot of pink in the steak. My husbands steak was cook correctly. I did have them remake my steak and when it came out the 2nd time it was correct. The server Preston was very nice and apologized for my steak being cooked wrong. We also got dessert. The tuxedo bomb was really good.
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Kari, I do apologize about the steak being undercooked, I am glad to hear that our staff took the proper steps to rectify the situation and get the steak cooked just the way you liked it. Thank you for your nice words about Preston, he is a great server and we are lucky to have him. And I will make sure to tell him the kind things you said. I hope you had a great anniversary and that we get the chance to serve you again in the future! Tim Siewak General Manager Merrill and Houston's Steak Joint.

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  5. DJ Billi

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sensational. Everything was just how I asked and wanted.

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  6. Lori

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose Merrill and Houston's for our second anniversary dinner. A friend recommended this Steak House, and we were not disappointed. I can't remember our waiter's name, but he was fabulous! The bartender was amazing! And the food... FANTASTIC! The steaks were perfectly seasoned, cooked and tender. The weather wanted to make sure we had an unforgettable experience. And we did! We were celebrated with a glass and champagne for both of us, and all are guests. We will definitely go back. I highly recommend Merrill and Houston's. You'll be missing out if you don't go.
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on June 5, 2025
    Hi Lori, Thank you so much for celebrating your second anniversary with us! We're honored to have been part of such a special night. It’s wonderful to hear that the service, cocktails, and steaks all hit the mark—and that the waiter added to the memory! We truly appreciate the recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Cheers to many more anniversaries! Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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  7. Paul

    Wisconsin11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal. Great cocktails, great service and an excellent atmosphere to relax in. Looking forward to the next dining experience.
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on June 5, 2025
    Hi Paul, Thank you so much! We're happy to hear you consistently enjoy your time with us, from the cocktails to the atmosphere. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next visit! Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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  8. Cassandra

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was not well prepared so very disappointing to spend the money on food that was not good. Not always our experience but this time was bad enough to make mention to the restaurant.

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  9. Kim

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seems the prices went up since our last visit. Food was very good and our waitress, Rachel, was awesome!
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on May 29, 2025
    Hi Kim, Thank you for dining with us again! We're glad you enjoyed the food and that Rachel provided awesome service. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon! Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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  10. Debbie

    Wisconsin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent. Our reservation was for 6:45 so it was a little loud for the first half of our visit as the restaurant and bar were full which was a surprise since it was a Wednesday evening. The second half the noise level was better.
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on May 22, 2025
    Hi Debbie, Thanks for the feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and service. Sorry about the noise early on — it does get lively here even on weekdays! We appreciate your patience and hope to see you back soon! Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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FAQs

Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 313-0700.

Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint is rated 4.7 stars by 2297 OpenTable diners.

Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint

500 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located at the corner of Pleasant Ave and Public Ave in Beloit, WI
  • Neighborhood
    Beloit
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in Merrill & Houston"s and the Ironworks Hotel's private lot. There is additional parking in the lots adjacent to both the hotel and restaurant; one lot is located to the south end and the other just north.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bobby Walker Jr
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Every Friday and Special Occasions such as Valentine"s Day, New Year's Eve.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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