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Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort Wayne

4.7
4.7
2104 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story.

We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."

We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (260) 459-2222

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Isidro Quintana

  • Catering

    Eddie Merlot’s offers decadent cuisine from our specially designed pre-set dinner menus, as well as selections from our regular dinner menu. Offering USDA Prime Beef as well as fine seafood entrees, your guests are sure to be pleased! Our preset dinners offer an hors d’oeuvres course, as well as salad, choice of many exquisite entrees, accompaniments that can be served family style or plated, and desserts that are sure to wow! Private Lunches are also available for groups of 15 or more.

  • Private party facilities

    Eddie Merlot’s talented culinary team and our expert service staff are dedicated to providing you and your guests with a truly memorable dining experience. It is their goal to provide a fine dining steak house with emphasis on serving the finest U.S.D.A. Prime Aged Beef and Seafood. Side dishes are served family style and are large enough to serve two if desired. 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. There are three private rooms/areas to choose from according to your needs. The Intimate Area, which can seat approximately 20 guests comfortably, the Merlot Room, which seats approximately 60 guests and the Cabernet Room, seating 40 guests. Eddie Merlot’s Sales Manager will assist you plan a function that will leave your guests knowing who is the best host in town, you!

  • Private party contact

    Jessica Dixson: (260) 459-2222

  • Neighborhood

    Fort Wayne

  • Cross street

    West Jefferson Boulevard

  • Parking details

    Enjoy free on-site parking at Eddie Merlot's.

  • Public transit

    Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Easter Brunch

    Apr 9, 2023 only
    Celebrate Easter at Eddie Merlot’s. Join us for a special Easter brunch buffet on Sunday, April 9 from 10am-2pm. Indulge in traditional brunch treats, Eddie Merlot’s classic dishes and our famous desserts, paired perfectly with mimosas and bloody marys. Sunday April 9, 2023 10am-2pm $74 per person* | $19 Children Aged 10 & Under Mimosas & Bloody Marys $9.95 (*Regular menu is not available during Easter brunch service.)

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What 2,104 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Romantic

  • Indiana

    Good for special occasions

  • Fort Wayne

    Best Food

  • Fort Wayne

    Best Ambiance

  • Fort Wayne

    Good for business meals

  • Fort Wayne

    Great for fine wines

  • Fort Wayne

    Romantic

  • Fort Wayne

    Good for special occasions

  • Fort Wayne

    Lively

  • Fort Wayne

    Most Booked

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  1. JackieNChuck

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is delicious! Our group of 8 enjoyed the filet mignon potstickers, the sweet & spicy shrimp, a the bacon wrapped BBQ shrimp. Our favorite cocktails were the Parisian lemon drop martini, the very berry martini, the new fashioned, and the mojito. The delicious entrees were the bison filet, the seafood boulibaise, the filets, and the trio of medallions. We did wish the mushroom side dish was whole mushrooms. We were also disappointed in the truffle fries, which were overdone and just not very flavorful like we expected. The lobster Mac & cheese, however, was very good, as was the crab cake. Our favorite desserts were the gigantic carrot cake, the double chocolate cake, and brownie with ice cream and caramel sauce that was prepared tableside and flambéed! The prices are quite high but we were celebrating a special occasion.
  2. Foodie3450

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We wanted a steakhouse to celebrate 2 birthdays. Eddie Merlot did not disappoint. The ossobuco and ribeye were both delicious. The creamed spinach was to die for. The smoky and creaminess were a good combination. Service was good for a busy Saturday night. We enjoyed the bustle of a large restaurant running well.
  3. LynnR

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had excellent service. The food was outstanding. No complaints.
  4. MatthewS

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday with my family.
  5. CaraH

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always good food, but no better than any where else more moderately priced. Service was good, above average. Their items are severely overpriced. Our 2 meals, 2 drinks, and dessert plus tip were $173!!! We could've had the same experience at say, Black Canyon, for well under $100. Eddie Merlot's is a once a year event.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was on point and the food was amazing. I highly recommend the seafood bouillabaisse and the creamed spinach. Exceptional cuisine.
  7. RayG

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eddie Merlot’s is still one of the best places to visit on Fort Wayne. As a Chicagoan and a steak lover, this place is truly a gem. This one visit is why I have my friends visit Eddie Merlot. Service, timing of food and drinks are important and they space it out great. Service is excellent, the staff always seems to be the same folks. The food, knockout this time around. If they make a mistake, they own up to it and take care of the customers and that’s standing behind your business with integrity. Love this place and will continue to support and be a happy customer!
  8. RayP

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was great. We ordered the NEW ORLEANS MIXED GRILL* 4 oz. Filet Mignon, Blackened Shrimp, Andouille, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and the Filet was cooked perfect.
  9. LynnR

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The food was great. The server did a great job of taking care of us.
  10. ryanm

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service as always.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful time there for Valentine's Day. We had Jenna as our server and she was fantastic. We will definitely be coming again soon.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Lacking attention, pepper and salt shakers empty, didn’t suggest fresh pepper when delivering dishes. Then had to wait for to get someone’s attention. Service never asked how our steaks were or if we could cut into them before they left. For the price I would expect perfection, improvements need to happen, even set us at the wrong table then asked us to move. We were happy todo so but how embarrassing, if that was the only miss communication it would have been fine. Lack of trained staff, I’m sure is the real problem. Last visit was 5 years ago and it was 100% 5 stars!
  13. KaylaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my fiancé here for her first time and she absolutely loved it. Our waitress was amazing and the food was excellent. She already wants to go back!
  14. RobM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    our dinner was on Valentine's so i realize the restaurant may not have been up to its best that night. the service was not good. we were neglected most of the night and never even offered bread. we were seated on time and the food was terrific. we were placed in the overflow area where pharmaceutical dinners are typically held so the atmosphere wasn't good.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience and even better food!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Valentines
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had great time in a nice atmosphere dining with my wife.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was good but overpriced. I had a hair in my food but they cooked a fresh entree and comped a small amount off the bill. The service was a bit slow but our waitress was great and did the best she could. We will probably go back but it will be a while.
  19. DanA

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Consistent, great food. Great staff! Our server was excellent
  20. Diva4wine

    Indiana

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate at the bar this visit and were not disappointed. It's a lively place, but Jen & Roberto were very attentive. Great food. Loved my Berry White Martinis!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food
  22. SueD

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Visited due to the Savor Ft Wayne event. Loved the food and ambiance. Would recommend for those special events.
  23. DMS1

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We chose from the Savor Ft. Wayne menu. It was great. We added on Béarnaise sauce which I have had from Eddie’s before with no issues. It had a cinnamon taste to it which was strange. I had my husband taste his and he agreed. We sent it back and our server took it off the bill no issues. Otherwise service drinks and food were wonderful as always.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    Yesterday I was a little disappointed. From someone that goes there all the time and gets the best experience! yesterday was a little disappointing. We were there with our kids the night before and it was great. Yesterday we met our friends there and the staff looked very stressed and the manager as well. I had a reservation at 6:30 and we got there a little bit early to see if we can get seated earlier, but that didn’t happen which is totally fine. We hang out at the bar and got a couple of drinks till our table at 6:30 supposed to be ready but we were not seated till 650 and I was really disappointed about that. There were plenty of tables available. There was no seats available at the bar so we were standing for a while.
  25. RosettaB

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole experience was excellent! Our server, Jenna, was amazing. She engaged everyone at our table!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious steaks. High end steakhouse in an elegant setting.
  27. LynnR

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had good service. The food was excellent. The restaurant was very busy so it took a little longer to get our entrees than it usually does.
  28. AnneB

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most Fabulous dining experience! Beautiful ambience, and stellar service! The food was absolutely delicious and we look forward to returning. A great way to celebrate a birthday!
  29. SamanthaH

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great evening at Eddie Merlots! The food and atmosphere were great and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
  30. MatthewS

    Atlantic City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing evening with friends and excellent food! Eddie's had the best drinks and food and service in Fort Wayne!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our server was absolutely wonderful! She suggested I get the grilled Romaine salad. I was a bit skeptical about grilled salad, but my goodness, it was the best salad I've ever had! It should be a signature dish!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our steaks and seafood were cooked to perfection.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    Dinner was fine I guess but I was utterly shocked at paying $119 for very subpar king crab legs. I’ve eaten many many crab legs in my day and don’t ever remember paying that much, especially for nothing better than what you’d get at Red Lobster for 1/3 of the price. The shrimp cocktail were nice size but they didn’t look that fresh. For $325 meal, I was expecting a St. Elmo’s type of experience and this wasn’t close.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had one of the best steaks I’ve ever had. Had carrot cake for desert it also some of the best. Our Wait staff were amazing. I highly recommend Eddie Merlot’s
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Office Christmas party..
  36. Christopher

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we had a late New Years Eve meal at Eddie Merlot's, and we range in the new yeR at the restaurant. The food was great and the staff was great. Thank you for making this a great celebration.
  37. Tommy

    Indiana

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Hot and Tasty. Service was terrific even on this busy night.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were exceptional
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My husband and I went to EM for New Year’s Eve. Wait staff was wonderful but the sea bass feature had a “too-rich” cream sauce. I couldn’t eat it. Sometimes simple good food is best. Waitress was wonderful.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was good always had drinks ready and food was excellent

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort Wayne offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (260) 459-2222.

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort Wayne is rated 4.7 stars by 2104 OpenTable diners.

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort Wayne 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort Wayne

1502 Illinois Road South, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Additional information

  • Cross street

    West Jefferson Boulevard

  • Neighborhood

    Fort Wayne

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood, American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Enjoy free on-site parking at Eddie Merlot's.

  • Public transit

    Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Isidro Quintana

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (260) 459-2222

  • Catering

    Eddie Merlot’s offers decadent cuisine from our specially designed pre-set dinner menus, as well as selections from our regular dinner menu. Offering USDA Prime Beef as well as fine seafood entrees, your guests are sure to be pleased! Our preset dinners offer an hors d’oeuvres course, as well as salad, choice of many exquisite entrees, accompaniments that can be served family style or plated, and desserts that are sure to wow! Private Lunches are also available for groups of 15 or more.

  • Private party facilities

    Eddie Merlot’s talented culinary team and our expert service staff are dedicated to providing you and your guests with a truly memorable dining experience. It is their goal to provide a fine dining steak house with emphasis on serving the finest U.S.D.A. Prime Aged Beef and Seafood. Side dishes are served family style and are large enough to serve two if desired. 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. There are three private rooms/areas to choose from according to your needs. The Intimate Area, which can seat approximately 20 guests comfortably, the Merlot Room, which seats approximately 60 guests and the Cabernet Room, seating 40 guests. Eddie Merlot’s Sales Manager will assist you plan a function that will leave your guests knowing who is the best host in town, you!

  • Private party contact

    Jessica Dixson: (260) 459-2222

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