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Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint, Beloit, WI

Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint

4.7 (2308)
$31 to $50
Steak
500 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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 2,308 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 a memorable dining experience with "excellent food and service" and a "great atmosphere." Patrons frequently praise their perfectly cooked steaks, seafood Alfredo, and attentive staff. Although some find it "pricey," many consider it ideal for special occasions. "Highly recommend" for quality meals and warm ambiance.
2,308 Reviews
  1. Jenna

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and atmosphere was amazing! We loved it!
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Jenna, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. It means a lot to us that you loved your visit, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon! Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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  2. Bob VIP

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kenzie is by far one of the best waitresses, Merrill & Houston’s should feel lucky to have her.

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  3. Alyson

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet again, spectacular service, flavor, and atmosphere! There were four of us ladies, celebrating multiple milestones. Merrill & Houston’s was the perfect choice!
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Alyson, Thank you so much for celebrating with us! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful time and that Merrill & Houston’s helped make your milestones extra special. We can’t wait to welcome you all back again soon! Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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  4. Paul

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was beyond excellent and the food was good. I enjoyed the seafood Alfredo. My wife enjoyed the petite tenderloin and all the sides were very good. French onion soup was excellent and so were the oysters Rockefeller. Our server‘s name was Bree.
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Paul, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're excited to hear that Bree provided excellent service and made your visit enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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  5. Wayne

    Mobile2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We only eat at Merrill and Hustons for special occasions. In this case, it was my wife's birthday. Food was outstanding, as usual, and the service was perfect. Thank , Cheryl.

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  6. Oli

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was not good, over price and poor tasting , over all the looked good but it was horrible, the service was good but not worth the money.
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Oli, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re disappointed to hear the food didn’t meet your expectations. While we’re glad you received good service, we understand that the meal plays the biggest role in a great dining experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope we can have the opportunity to provide a much better visit in the future. Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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  7. JOHN

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived early to our reservation to sit and have a drink at the bar. We sat there for at least 5 minutes without being greeted or even looked at. The bartenders were busy either talking to one another or serving dinners to the people seated at the bar. Jasmine was our server for dinner and was a breath of fresh air. She was polite, cheerful and always smiling. The stuffed mushrooms were delicious as always. We both ordered the ribeye steak, Medium rare. Both steaks came out well done with no pink what so ever. Luckily Jasmine talked to the chef and we were not charged for either steak. Overall it was a very disappointing night. Probably not one of go to places anymore.
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on June 23, 2025
    Hi John, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I truly apologize that your experience with us was not up to par. We always take great pride in providing great service as well as great food. I am happy to hear that Jasmine was able to rectify the food situation for you. If you're open to it, I’d appreciate the chance to make this right. Please feel free to contact us directly. Thank you Tim Siewak General Manager Merrill and Houston's Steak Joint

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  8. Pat

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Exceedingly overpriced for the product delivered. Seem to be mistaking over-charging with adding value. Won’t be back.
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Pat, Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re truly sorry that your experience didn’t live up to what you expected. We value your input and hope to have the chance to make it right in the future. Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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  9. Rodney

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff is outstanding, from the bartenders Darien, to the waitress Kenzie and Brei, to the best manger I have seen in decades. He makes you feel special. First time we met him, he made our anniversary extra special.
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on June 24, 2025
    Hi Rodney, I am so pleased to hear that our staff took such great care of you during your dinner. We are very lucky that we have such a personable and friendly staff that truly cares about our guests. I will make sure to pass along your comments to the staff, they will be very pleased to hear the impact that they made. I hope we get to see you again soon and Happy Anniversary! Tim Siewak General Manager Merrill and Houston's Steak Joint.

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  10. Dave

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, Excellent food! Jasmine was very kind, caring yet professional.
    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on June 23, 2025
    Hi Dave, Thank you so much for your kind words about Jasmine. She really is a great server and I know how truly lucky we are to have her with us! I will make sure to pass along your wonderful comments to her. We look forward to getting the chance to serve you again soon! Tim Siewak General Manager Merrill and Houston's Steak Joint

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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 2308 OpenTable diners.

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

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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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