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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
2127 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

9:30 PM


Booked 14 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

  • Father's Day Lunch & Dinner

    Jun 18, 2023 only
    Celebrate Dad at Eddie Merlot’s! Leave the grilling to us this Father’s Day Weekend and make his day memorable with one of our select prime-aged cuts, fresh seafood, and menu full of craft cocktails. We’ll be serving our full menu, so treat Dad to a meal he deserves.

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What 2,127 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

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Fort Wayne

    Best Overall

  • Fort Wayne

    Best Food

  • Fort Wayne

    Best Service

  • Fort Wayne

    Best Ambiance

  • Fort Wayne

    Good for business meals

  • Fort Wayne

    Good for groups

  • Fort Wayne

    Healthy

  • Fort Wayne

    Great for fine wines

  • Fort Wayne

    Romantic

  • Fort Wayne

    Good for special occasions

  • Fort Wayne

    Most Booked

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect birthday dinner both of us had amazing food and a perfect experience

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  2. KERRYH

    Indiana

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cody is an excellent server. Looking forward to dining again. The calamari was extraordinarily good. Highly recommend.

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  3. dennisj

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service Melissa was our waitress and was fantastic

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  4. Tommy

    Indiana

    43 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    Things didn't work so well this time. And that's unusual. First, we didn't get the booth we requested and were seated in the back annex. And then my wife ordered corn chowder and they brough here a giant bowl of creamed corn. The server and manger offered a replacement, but my wife was distraught and refused. Our entrees were hot and very good. Anyway, the soup malfunction spoiled our visit.

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  5. RandyB

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Service wasn't the best. I've eaten there before so was surprised. May not return. Not sure if I would recommend to a friend based on this experience.

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  6. BensonH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I wish they did the brunch more often! Maybe add Father’s Day to.

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  7. Davey

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Eddie Merlot's several times over the years and always enjoyed it. This year we went for the Mother's Day buffet for the first time. We chose this buffet over others in Fort Wayne because of the wide variety of dishes including breakfast items (eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast casserole, and more), seafood (oysters on the half shell and shrimp), prime rib, lamb, chicken, vegetables, and desserts (bananas foster, cupcakes, and more). The restaurant was the right size for an event like this without being too crowded or overly noisy. Service was excellent and friendly especially considering that this was buffet event. We plan to go again.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience3
    I brought my mom and sister here for the Mothers Day brunch and it was a huge disappointment especially for $74pp. We were almost the first ones there and a lot of the food was not even warmed properly. The desserts tasted like they were in a freezer/had freezer burn. The Mac and cheese was dry. The French toast was hard. The filet mignon was decent. Lamb was overcooked. I didn’t bother with the shrimp but my mom said it was decent. The service was poor too. My sister asked for another cup of coffee and the waiter said he couldn’t serve her a second cup because “500 people were coming”…. My mom had to get her cup of coffee replaced because there was stuff stuck to the actual cup which was gross. I didn’t even bother mentioning I found a hair in the sweet potato I had on my plate. Definitely won’t come back, not even for a nice dinner.

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  9. Dsto

    Toledo

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner tonight was excellent. We started with drinks and spinach artichoke dip and calamari. All were excellent! Our entrees were no different. Two people got steaks, which were cooked perfectly and very tender. Lobster tail was great, as was the steak Oscar. We all shared a crème brûlée and chocolate cake as well. Delicious. Now it’s definitely not. Heap. Our total for 5 adults and 1 child was $500 before tip, but that seems to be pretty on par with other restaurants this day and age. It was a very nice experience though.

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  10. LynnetteH

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I love it here! Love the Berry Whites. Mark is the best!

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  11. LynnR

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent. Jay took great care of us. Our food was top notch and very delicious. We will be back.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    We made a 715 reservation for the bar area. We arrived at 7:14 and was told our table was currently being set and would be just a few minutes. 4-5 other parties arrived after us. Two of them were sat in the bar before us. So I then confirmed we were waiting for the bar. She then told us the party at our table had yet to leave. We had to wait 20 minutes and watch three parties arriving after us be sat in the bar total. It then took 10 minutes to get a server as it took that long for the hostess to notify our server we were her table which she did directly next to us. Unfortunately the host staff and manager running the front ruined our visit throughly by lying to us instead of just telling us they were running 15-20 minutes behind. Honesty is always the best policy. The rest of our visit was great. Our server was friendly and timely. Food was above our expectations. One appetizer, two drinks, two sides, one entree, two desserts. $280 including a 55$ tip for a party of two.

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  13. ChristineB

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience. My food was prepared perfectly. Eddie's potatoes are fantastic. My server was outstanding and made a very good wine recommendation.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really great food. Wonderful service!! Atmosphere and noise level were great.

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  15. gotgunguy

    Indiana

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was very happy with my dinning experience. Food was excellent, service was good, didn’t do like a lot of the expensive restaurants do, trying to turn it into a three hour ordeal. Sometimes you just want a quality meal, eat, and get on your way 

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  16. LynnetteH

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it here!!! Always the best food and service. Love the Berry White Martini and the Oysters Rockefeller.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service, as always, was just outstanding. Terrific people.

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  18. MonyaL

    Indiana

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful evening celebrating my birthday.

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  19. LotusF

    Indiana

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience5
    I would never return for brunch at this restaurant again. I should’ve known better that a brunch is kind of blah food. Things were not adequate temperature bordering on cold. The salmon was over cooked as well as the pork. Eddie’s usually has outstanding food, so I will return just never again for brunch or anything buffet style.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good. 2nd year we went and would come again next year

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    No mint jelly with lamb. No Aus Sous with beef. No hot sauce with oysters only cocktail sauce. Also no points issued for reservation with open table.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievable experience. We were taken care the entire meal and evening. We cannot wait to return!!

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  23. ryanm

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service as always. Polite and friendly staff.

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  24. JackieNChuck

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    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.

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  25. Foodie3450

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 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.

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  26. LynnR

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

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

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  27. MatthewS

    Atlantic City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

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

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  28. CaraH

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 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.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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.

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  30. RayG

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 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!

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  31. 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.

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  32. LynnR

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

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

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  33. ryanm

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service as always.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    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.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    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!

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  36. KaylaB

    Indiana

    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!

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  37. RobM

    Indiana

    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.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience and even better food!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Valentines

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

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

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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 2127 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

9:30 PM


Booked 14 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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