Eddie Merlot’s Menu

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  • Bob B.

    I stopped by here before the Steeler playoff game. The hostess was pleasant and took us to our table right away. The interior has a good look. Crisp and clean. I ordered the ribeye steak, parmesan truffles, Brussel sprouts, and added a crab cake for good measure. I got the Buttercup for desert. The steak was juicy and tender. Did it live up to the hype? I would say it fell a little short, but there was nothing to complain about. I always love Brussel sprouts, until I had these. They were soggy and did not have much flavor. I was expecting Brussel sprouts plus bacon to put this meal over the top, but it too fell short. The Parmesan Truffles were tasty, but seemed like they sat for a bit. They were not hot like I like them. The crab cake was just bad...tasted like it came out of a box and then microwaved. It may be the worst crab cake I ever had. The Buttercup was tasty and had lots of peanut butter flavor. I would like to try it again. The beer list was disappointing. No beers on draft and limited selection (no IPAs).

    (2)
  • Mara K.

    If you want to go somewhere "nice" downtown for dinner or a business lunch and you have some extra $$$ to spend Eddie Merlot's is your place. I was here for a business lunch meeting but we opted to sit and eat at the bar. Located downtown, near Gateway Center and close to the Point, this is a great place to go to conduct "high level business" or, in my case, much "lower level business". Both me and my lunch partner ordered a salad and the salmon BLT. This comes with some amazing hot fresh bread. Tried to be healthy but the bread probably tipped over on the caloric scale. WORTH IT. The house dressing with the salad was beyond amazing. The BLT was probably as perfect as one can get to making a salmon BLT. Great lunch choice. It can get pricey so be prepared for that. Lunch for two with iced tea cost me around $55.

    (4)
  • Traci T.

    Eddie Merlot is a new restaurant downtown near the Gateway station. I work in that building and was lucky to be a guest at their grand opening. My review is for that grand opening and not a typical sit down dinner. Eddie Merlot put out a wonderful spread of food ranging from seafood, cheeses, desserts, breads, and meats including beef and pork. I'm a big seafood fan, so I decided to stick mainly to the seafood options. The shrimp cocktail was HUGE and fresh and the cocktail sauce had a nice quick to it. The calamari was tender and perfectly fried (not drenched in oil). The ahi tuna wontons were equally delicious. The lobster bisque was creamy and rich and had small chunks of lobster meat. I definitely left feeling like I would come back for lunch and/or dinner. The only downside of the experience is that I'm not a fan of the decor. I personally find it to be too busy. But it's a new brand restaurant, large, open and clean.

    (4)
  • Lorraine K.

    I was in Pittsburg for work, so a group (9) of us went there for dinner around 7:30 on a Friday night. We did not have reservations, we waited 5 min so they could some tBles together. I ordered the berry white drink, it was amazing!! For dinner I could not make up my mind, I wanted to order the trio of steak but decided on getting the 3 coarse dinner instead. I got the mushroom flatbread as an appetizer, salmon for dinner and the Apple pie bread pudding for dessert. The salmon was amazing!!!! I took two bites of the dessert and had to take the rest home, it was even great warmed up!!

    (5)
  • jeannine k.

    I couldn't have been more pleased. Went for their Mothers Day Buffet and the selection was out of this world. We could choose from the usual, eggs, bacon, made to order omelets to filet, cut to our liking. I am a meatloaf lover and their's was the best I ever tasted. Desserts filled almost the entire length of the bar. There isn't a bad word to say about the establishment and the decor is just as fabulous. The service was excellent, the entire staff was pleasant and accommodating. I would highly recommend and plan to return in the near future.

    (5)
  • Vincent S.

    Business lunch with clients on a tight schedule. Slow service.....decent food. 2nd time we experienced slow service at lunch. Can't comment on dinner service, will not be going back for lunch.

    (2)
  • Kathy F.

    Went for a NYE dinner and loved it! Ambiance & Decor was warm and inviting. The staff was A+, very knowledgeable & attentive. The prices were steep, (with a steak being 50+ w/o a side) but the food is worth the cost, especially the succulent beef & lobster mac n cheese! Desserts was a slight disappointment (creame brûlée) but the food and the fine wait staff more than made up for it. I will come here again. Lovely place!

    (4)
  • Nestor H.

    Went to lunch there with some colleagues. Decor is quite splendid--very airy and not gaudy. Noise level is excellent so you can carry on a conversation without echoes or fighting house music. The menu is not overly ambitious and had something for everyone, including some staples like French onion soup, lobster bisque, and creme brûlée. The short rib meatloaf, Black & Blue flatbread, and BBQ shrimp (huge) were all excellent. My Crab Louie was just OK. Everyone enjoyed the peanut butter cup with the only complaint being that they couldn't finish it! Definitely recommended

    (4)
  • Terry G.

    Great new addition to the steakhouse group in Pittsburgh. Very modern interior and by far the best steak in the group. Very creative presentation on the traditional shrimp cocktail, called the smoking shrimp cocktail! Service was excellent! Walk past Ruth's and enjoy!

    (5)
  • Paul H.

    Good location. Multiple options for various cuts. I found the cocktail offerings to be uninspired for a prime retail outlet, hence the 4 stars.

    (4)
  • Ida B.

    After browsing at the Art's Fest, we decided to walk over and have a drink and appetizer at Eddie Merlot's. We were so excited to sit at the bar and experience this new restaurant in Pittsburgh. We sat at the bar while three bartenders stood around conversing amongst themselves, looked over at us and then looked away! We sat there for at least another minute or so while continuing to be ignored when we finally called a bartender over to take our drink order. She never asked if we wanted menus so another bartender gave them to us after we asked. We ordered the calamari, which was tempura battered, fried and greasy. Needless to say it was not good. I ordered a moscow mule and it wasn't served in a copper mug...disappointing. The whole experience didn't end quickly enough and suffice it to say, we will not be going back. I have owned a business for 10 years and I would never think to treat my clients like we were treated. The whole atmosphere left a lot to be desired. With the many wonderful restaurants to choose from in Pittsburgh, one would think the "new kid on the block" would be trying a little harder to attract a clientele, not turn them off.

    (2)
  • Barb H.

    My first visit wasn't so great because my steak was some what fatty but the dessert was awesome. However, my first visit was when they just opened so I tried it a second time and it was much better. I definitely recommend this place for a business dinner or a night out with friends.

    (4)
  • Korie P.

    Hands down the best steakhouse I have ever been too nationwide! The staff and food are just phenomenal! Try the lobster mac and cheese and the carrot cake! Also, Love the iPad menus!

    (5)
  • Sheila B.

    I'd been wanting to check out Eddie Merlot's, so when Pittsburgh restaurant week came around, I grabbed the opportunity! In case you haven't checked out Pittsburgh Restaurant week in the past (and if you haven't, you must next time!), you usually get a smaller menu to choose. You get an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for a set price. The restaurant week menu was pretty fair I thought, and the right price!, $35 for 3 courses compared to around $40 for just the steak. Yep, it's an a la carte place, so be prepared. My first course was absolutely delicious. I chose the Caesar salad and it was a VERY generous portion. The fresh ground pepper really took it over the edge. They also delivered out a warm mini round loaf of bread for us to enjoy, which was quite tasty. For my entrée, I chose the steak diane option. Now I know what steak diane is and all, but for a fancy restaurant I thought the presentation was really lacking. It looked like they had opened a can of wet dog food and poured it over mashed potatoes. Luckily it tasted WAYYY better than it looked! The steak was tender, melt in your mouth, with a wonderful gravy enhancing the steak's own flavor. The mashed potatoes were thick, creamy, with just the right amount of chunks. It would have been nice to have a vegetable on the plate as well, but alas, it was a restaurant week special. If it wasn't ridiculously expensive, I'd love to come back and have a true steak. For dessert, I had the carrot cake which was an overall small portion, but was just perfect after all the food I had already consumed. More sweet than spicy carrot cake with a just right cream cheese frosting. Loved the pineapple in the cake that added that extra sweetness and acidity! The service was amazing. Definitely a wine place, not a beer place. Nothing is on tap and the only problem with the service was that the waitress did not seem to be very familiar with the beer list. With craft brews becoming more and more popular, I would expect even a steakhouse to have a few that the staff can assist you in picking from. Overall, it was a good, but not amazing, restaurant week menu and experience. Would I go again? Certainly not for full price, and most likely not for restaurant week. I would hope that next time restaurant week rolls around their menu would be more similar to other steakhouses in Pittsburgh with more options.

    (4)
  • Schuyler K.

    Huge menu and the people were SOOO nice but the food was just so-so. Steaks were ok, not great and lobster kind of mushy. Tuna tartare appetizer was the only stand out for me. Large seafood selection for a steak place, which is why we picked it, but not worth a return trip.

    (3)
  • JBaby S.

    Outstanding!! I rarely give 5 stars. Onion soup supreme Spinach soup and dumplings were to die for Bread awesome. Gin drink was superb. Both David's were courteous and responsive. Even Dominique the manager asked about my experience

    (5)
  • Tim W.

    Exceptional food. Exceptional service. Being that I am a complete carnivore my lovely wife took me to Eddie Merlot's as a surprise for my birthday. I had never been before so I was very excited. As soon as she gave her name I was not only greeted with a Happy Birthday from the hostess and manager but, a few of the servers actually sang me Happy Birthday. Once they finished we were shown to our table. I was never in this space when it was Palomino's but, it is a very lovely space as Eddie Merlot's A few seconds later our waiter came and went over the features of the evening. After we had made our selections he brought us some delicious bread to start with. For beverages we all had the lemonade. It was very good and quite refreshing coming in from the summer heat. For my entree I chose the 16oz Prime Ribeye Steak topped with Bacon Gorgonzola Cheese paired with a Sautéed Crab Cake and Lobster Macaroni and Cheese for my side. My steak was just plain remarkable! It was very tender and juicy and cooked to perfection. The Bacon Gorgonzola Cheese was the perfect addition to the steak as it added a unique flavor to the meal. The Lobster Macaroni and Cheese was exceptional as well. Full of lobster and filled with different types of cheeses. My wife started off with a Caesar salad which she absolutely loved. For her entree she chose the New Orleans Mixed Grill. It features a 4 oz. Filet Mignon, grilled shrimp, Andouille sausage and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Our daughter got the Filet Mignon topped with steak butter with garlic mashed potatoes as a side. She devoured everything on her plate so I think she was pleased. After we were finished with our meals our waiter packed the rest of our food to go and even packed us a fresh full loaf of bread to enjoy with it. he also gave us each a Eddie Merlot piece of chocolate that was delicious. My only two complaints are one like others have said is that I wish the food was served a bit warmer as the AC was on Antarctica so after 15 to 20 minutes our food was getting cold and two it would have been nice to of been offered a birthday dessert or something which I wasn't which to me is strange. Otherwise our waiter has very good the entire evening. Eddie Merlot's is a chain steak house just like Ruth's Chris, Morton's, Hype Park and Capital Grill but they defiantly bring something different and unique to the Pittsburgh Steakhouse Fine Dining Scene. Insider Tip: Be sure to park in the garage in the building where Eddie Merlot's is located as they will validate your parking ticket.

    (5)
  • Katherine Z.

    Came here with a friend the other day for the first time and I was extremely impressed by the service, interior, and ambience. It's a spacious dining establishment with a lot of contemporary/classical decor. The warm wooden furniture and rich, vibrant colors were great, especially juxtaposed to the lovely green view outside the glass windows. Service was great - maitre d explained everything to us and gave us great recommendations on the wine. I had a glass of Decoy - Cabernet Sauvignon that has the exactly the level of fruitiness that I want. Nice, smooth and refreshing. I also loved that they had an iPad app for their wine list - made things so much easier to look up (you can search by age, type, price, etc.). For the appetizer, I got the house salad, which was presented in this lovely angled bowl. Salad itself was alright, croutons were fantastic and fresh. Not your typical, gross, stale, Olive Garden croutons. Bread was amazing too - a bit logistically hard to eat without making a mess haha, but so warm and fluffy. Seasoned very well too, and the butter that came along with it was delectable. Main dish for me was the Steak Diane. They asked me how I wanted the steak to be prepared and I said medium rare, like always. However, it was basically well done when I got it. Also, it wasn't so much what I consider a steak rather than a stew. It really just reminded me of a beef stew sprinkled over mashed potatoes. Bland. Heavy. Disappointing. Dessert redeemed itself - I had a slice of the carrot cake and it was probably the best carrot cake I've ever tasted. Moist, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. I was so impressed. The frosting was a bit heavy for me, but then again, most frostings are heavy for me. Very pleased with the carrot cake. Beautiful venue, lovely staff, great wine, decent food. I think I just ordered the wrong dish - my friend got the cedar plank salmon and was very pleased. Might come back again!

    (4)
  • Nisha B.

    Thanks josh for fantastic service and meeting Our groups dietary needs! Enjoyed the seabass I had tonight and really liked the Brussel sprouts as well. The outdoor patio was great and the food came out fresh and looking great. I'll definitely be back, especially after a great walk at point state park!

    (4)
  • Kelly R.

    I can't think of anything negative about my visit to Eddie Merlot's! I travel to Pittsburgh for work, fairly often and this was my first time visiting this location. I booked a reservation thru Open Table, and was greeted (and seated), immediately upon arrival. My server, Rihanna, was awesome, very attentive without hovering. I received a loaf of the herb bread, with butter and proceeded to order the Short Rib meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes, accompanied by a wedge salad. The salad arrived a short time later, nice portion, freshly prepared and topped with bleu cheese dressing. The entree arrived shortly after finishing the salad. The meatloaf was super tender, and seasoned nicely. I could actually see lots of shredded short rib, throughout the beef mixture. The portion was more than adequate, couldn't quite finish it all (I tried!). The mashed potatoes, were rich and tasty, as well. I did opt for dessert (to-go). I was not as impressed with dessert, as I was with dinner. The portion was HUGE, enough for 3-4 people to share. The cake was just ok, reminded me more of spice/fruit cake than carrot carrot. Texture was very firm. I received 2 large, 4 layer slices and ate approx 1/2 of 1 slice. Overall the food and service was stellar! I will ABSOLUTELY return to Eddie Merlot's.

    (5)
  • Hannah L.

    My family and I stopped in for lunch and had a great time! We had a reservation and were seated immediately at a nice, large round table. It was my first time dining here and I thoroughly enjoyed my overall experience. The environment is bright, open, and well decorated. The service was excellent and very accommodating. We started off by sharing the shrimp flatbread, which our server recommended and it was quite tasty! I also ordered a cup of the lobster bisque, which was amazing, full of flavor and actually had substantial lobster meat. Next, I opted out of ordering the burger that caught my eye, as the soup was more filling than I expected, and went on a lighter route with the Southwest Chicken Caesar salad. The salad was okay, but nothing spectacular. The ingredients were fresh, but were completely drowning in the dressing. Next time, I will be sure to order it on the side- or go with the burger instead. It was a bit pricey for lunch, especially for a sub par salad, but I am looking forward to give it another try!

    (3)
  • Robert U.

    It's okay, but I was disappointed. The service was excellent - attentive, but not stuffy or too high-brow. Our server read us well, and opened up a bit, and was very helpful in the process. The environment is open and loud. There were many large tables, and these bigger groups were loud. Fine, but not what I expected. It was hard to chat with my lovely wife at times. The food was good, but lacked a real edge to get me excited. Here are some notes: - My New York Strip was cooked as I requested, but was on the thin side, had a big strip of untrimmed fat (which a NY Strip should not have), and lacked surface texture. I do not think they seasoned this cut much, if any. - Their featured jalapeño potato side-dish was blah. No bite at all from the peppers, and just potatoes, which are bland without spices. There is some cheese in there, but Hyde Park's Gruyere Potatoes would crush this dish, as would Capital Grill's au gratin potato dish. - The Creamed Spinach was excellent - not soupy, like some do, and not overcooked to a mush. Very good here. - My wife's Ribeye was also good, not great, again, seeming to lack much surface texture and seasoning. - The Key Lime Pie is very good, properly tart, and not artificially colored (thank you). - Their coffee is excellent, served in a French press. So overall, I was let down. In this area, I enjoy Hyde Park Grille much better, and would put Capital Grille ahead as well. If you have been to a Flemings or Ruth's Chris, I prefer them Eddie Merlot's as well.

    (2)
  • Chuck W.

    Alright Pittsburgh, another new, great restaurant for our fair city. Dined here twice so far so I think I can write a fair and informed review and I expect I will be here many more times to come. Eddie Merlot's is a, very good and lovely to look at, Steakhouse and more. High on looks, high on service, high on price, high on the palate. Worth it all, when you want to splurge. So far I have had the pleasure to enjoy the 22 oz Prime Bone-in Ribeye Steak and the 18oz Prime Dry-aged New York Strip Steak. Both steaks were delicious and very highly representative of the best of their cuts. Perfectly cooked to medium rare and with such moistness and flavor. Have had the East coast and West Coast Oysters on the half. They were very fresh, flavorful and nicely presented. A word to the shucker, only one issues was a little too much chipped shell included done at shucking time. Starting also with soup and salad, I tried the Merlot's wedge and then the Chopped Salad. Both were outstanding, but watch for the Chopped Salad containing: Crisp lettuce, Gruyère cheese, red onion, celery, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, crispy prosciutto, and seasoned almonds, with creamy herb dressing, to be very large and filling. A companion liked the French Onion soup enough to order it on two visits. All the sides we tried were pretty good, mostly everything is a la carte so you pick em as you like and have room for. One surprise though and an outstanding one at that, was not listed on the menu but my Strip came with fries. I am not sure how they cooked them but these fries were really good I have to say. Service is courteous, efficient and informed. For only being in operation a month or two now, I see no real bugs in the orchestration of the complexity that is high end service. The hosts station was very efficient and we were seated within minutes of our reservations. I really like that efficiency and management skill in a top restaurant because that is part of what you are paying for and you get it here. There is paid Valet parking out on the Liberty St. side and complimentary, validated parking in the underground garage. There is a great looking bar area/section where folks are drinking, mingling and eating. I have not tried that side but it certainly looks inviting and beautiful. As I said at the start, alright Pittsburgh, we have another great new restaurant in our great city. Thanks Eddie Merlot for coming our way.

    (4)
  • Dion S.

    This place never loses its charm on me. The service is amazing, the food is out of this world, and the atmosphere is very comfortable. If you want to really spend alot of money on quality food. This place is for you.

    (5)
  • Alynn B.

    Chose Eddie Merlot for a close friend's 30th birthday dinner because he has always loved dining here. It was my first time here so I was really excited as well. We had about 15 people so they put us in a nice private party room. The service was awesome - from the moment we walked in to the very end when we left. The food was so good! My boyfriend and I had lobster bisque, sweet & spicy rock shrimp, and crab cakes for appetizers. The shrimp was my fave! So good. For entree, the bf ordered the new york strip along with mashed potatoes & creamed spinach (we shared this) and it was perfectly cooked. We're some pretty hard critics when it comes to our steaks but I'm gonna admit -- Eddie Merlot definitely met our expectations and we were so pleased. Some of my friends ordered the sea bass, others had the filet mignon bone-in, which they all loved as well. Wish we had room for desserts but we were stuffed by the time we finished our plates! But there's always next time :-) bf starting to love dining here so I can't wait to go back!

    (5)
  • Danielle P.

    I dined at Eddie Merlot's for my birthday dinner last night and was happy with the meal and service, but I was not blown away for the price we paid. Our waiter was friendly, went over the menu with us, and brought our drinks promptly. He did, however, bring me the wrong wine, but happily switched it out for the right one. We ordered the tomato & mozzarella salad, the wedge salad and the chopped salad. None of them were seasoned well. The tomato and mozz salad also looked like I made it in my kitchen in 10 seconds. The wedge was apparently worth it, though. So far, not impressed too much, especially considering how amazing Ruth's Chris and Capital Grill salads are. As for the steaks, mine was good but not great. I got the 10 oz filet mignon cooked medium rare (it was actually more on the rare side), but I ate it all. It was a high quality cut of beef, just not seasoned well at all. I'm actually not sure if it had salt on it because I ended up salting it myself. It was also pretty cold by the time it got to the table. My husband enjoyed the Wagyu Tomahawk steak. He said the flavor was incredible and got it at the recommended medium temperature to help melt the fat. This cut is very tender, but the menu boasts it is 28 oz. It is mostly bone and didn't have much meat at all. He said it wasn't quite worth the price for the amount of meat he got. He is going to stick to regular ribeyes from now on. The desserts were excellent. The table shared the s'mores, which was a giant s'mores tart and the Peanut Butter cup, which was like a peanut butter cheesecake. I also received a free Red Velvet Cupcake because it was my birthday. I let my family share that due to food allergies and they all loved it. At the end of the night, the bill was over $550 for four of us. It definitely wasn't worth this price, but I still enjoyed myself because of the atmosphere and decent enough food. I likely won't be back, though. Food Allergy Update: Eddie Merlot's will take care of any and all food allergies. Since the food is fresh and made to order, they can accommodate quite a bit. I did not get sick and give this place an A+ for attentiveness in that regard.

    (3)
  • Kerry M.

    This quite possibly was one of the best dining experiences ever. We arrived with a party of 14, seated promptly and attended to with perfection by our waitress Tera. She was able to perfectly suggest apps that were not too much or too little for the table. The presentation of the apps were eye appealing and they all tasted delicious. We ordered the sesame calamari, ahi tuna wontons and crab cakes, all were cooked to perfection an beautifully presented. Dinner for me was sesame ahi tuna, slightly seared but left perfectly rare served with seaweed salad. Yummmmmm! Others tried the braised short ribs, various cuts of steaks, salmon and the roasted bell and evens chicken. There was not one complaint at the table, everything was cooked perfectly. Then came dessert......WOW. We had 2 tableside presentations, bannanas foster and vanilla congnac brownie with a creme brule also. Do yourself a favor and order one of the tableside presentations, delicious and worth it for the presentation by the waitstaff! This is one amazing restaurant, decor, wine choices (which were simply jawdropping), ambiance, service, food and value. I said value because I think that for apps, meal and dessert with this type of perfection that was about $100 per person (without drinks) is reasonable. This is not something i could afford often but would certainly want to visit several times a year if I lived local which sadly i do not. Please come to CT, MA or RI, we would welcome you with open arms. Thank you for a really memorable meal and remember, ask for Tera! Kerry

    (5)
  • Julie D.

    We went here for their Mother's Day Buffet. It was a last minute idea and lucky for us, we had no problem getting a reservation. We had requested a booth and we got a wonderful and roomy curved booth with a wonderful view of flowering bushes outside. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful, rich wood, beautiful lighting. We were greeted right away and ordered beverages and advised that they would be delivered by our server. And we were off to check out the buffet. They had an omelet station and lots of breakfast items including muffins and pastries. BJ started off with mac & cheese, meatloaf and fried chicken. I went straight to the salads, Eddie's chopped salad as very good, the Waldorf salad was amazing. So were the peel and eat shrimp. They were a good size and the cocktail sauce had an extra kick. For meats, they served hand craved ham and chateaubriand. I loved both, BJ thought that the ham was a bit dry. I thought that the cream horseradish needed more kick. The chef did bring BJ some straight horseradish was the kitchen. I can't say enough about the dessert bar which was set up in the bar area. They had a lot a of tiny little choices. The best was the pecan and chocolate bars and the tiny carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese icing. All in all, a good experience. The only negative was our server. She didn't know how to refill water glasses. I drank both mine and BJ's before I got a refill. BJ had to wait forever for an offer of another beer. And she rarely took away our empty plates. You know, it's not a tough shift, being a server for a buffet. But it was for her. Not the quality of service you would expect from an expensive steak house.

    (4)
  • Jason F.

    I stopped by here a couple of Fridays ago with my wife for dinner. Having been in this place during its two previous restaurants, I was eager to see what changes, if any they had made. I was not to be disappointed as Eddie Merlots had left the floor plan of the restaurant the same but they really did a good job on updating the decor of the place. This was especially true in the chandelliers as well as the mosaics that were hanging along the walls. For dinner my wife and I decided to start out the evening with the sesame calamari appetizer while she also chose to order the lobster bisque soup. Thankfullly my wife was kind enough to save me one of the larger pieces of lobster in her bisque as well as some broth from it so that I could try it. I have to admit that it was pretty good with the lobster being cooked perfectly and the bisque being seasoned nicely. I also really enjoyed our calamari which came with three different sauces: a garlic/ginger soy sauce, ahot mustard sauce and a wasabi sauce. The calamari was also cooked perfectly as the outside breading had a nice crunch while the inside was soft and chewy and not rubbery at all. For my dinner entree I had a hard time deciding between the 16 oz. bourbon-marinated ribeye steak and the bison filet mignon. My choice ultimately ended up being the bourbon-marinated filet which I made after consulting with our server. My wife ended up going with the steak frites for her entree and we decided to split a side order of the macaroni and cheese. The bourbon marinated steak ended up being quite large, tender and very good. You could really taste the bourbon in and it gave the steak a subtle sweetness while at the same time giving it a bit of a bite which I had never had in a steak before. The macaroni and cheese also ended up being good although it didn't have anything special that stood out to me. After all of that food we still somehow had a little room for dessert and so we ended up ordering the carrot cake. The piece that they gave us was absolutley humongus and could have easily been shared by a table of 4. I ended up enjoying it as it tasted how I thought a carrot cake should. With the dessert finished and the bill paid we ended up getting our parking validated at the hostess station and left the restaurant quite full but also a bit lighter in the wallet. The bottom line for me is that I would head here again in the future. The service that we received here was quite good and the food was as well.

    (4)
  • Andrew D.

    I was in town with my fiance and ran into one of the waiters about town. He suggested we come by for dinner and WOW was he right. I looked it up on the web and saw a photo of the carrot cake, I know its a steak place but this looked so good. I had a prime rib of bison oscar (lump crab meat on top) with a baked potato. It was out of this world. My fiance had filet mignon oscar and said it was delicious. Then came the carrot cake...it did not disappoint! I took it home and had it for the next 3 days. This is a definite place to add to a list of spots to eat.

    (5)
  • Elle B.

    Excellent!!! Worth every dime! Great service and amazing food!! Can't wait to go back.

    (5)
  • Pootums P.

    Stopped here when other restaurants were full. Had a super Ceaser salad (huge) with anchovies, and trout amandine with haricots verts for only $30! Can't beat that!

    (4)
  • Rochelle H.

    I recently had lunch at Eddie Merlot's downtown with 5 of my co-workers and i couldn't believe the interior. Neither could my co-workers! We have been in this restaurant space during many of its previous restaurant incarnations, (E.g., Palomino's, Elements, etc...) and we couldn't believe how much lighter the space seemed. Definitely an improvement on the previous decor. Additionally, the wait staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Now, on to the food.... I had the french onion soup, along with with one of my co-workers and we were both pleased with Eddie Merlot's rendition. Nothing extraordinary, but a good solid french onion soup which was served piping hot. We also ordered the fried calamari which i served with a trio of dipping sauces...a mustard based sauce, an asian chili-soy based sauce and a sweetened wasabi dipping sauce. Somewhat unusual sauces for a steak house, but the sauces and the calamari were delcious! Yum! And served hot and crispy! I ordered the magnificent meatloaf which had a layer of beef short ribs in the middle of it. (Who does that but an insane chef with nothing but beef on their minds???) My only complaint was that both the mashed potatoes and the green beans that were served with the meatloaf were both luke-warm to cold. Not appealing, however, once warmed they were okay. My co-workers ordered almost every variation of the burgers and everyone was pleased with the quality (USDA Prime), size and cooking of the burgers. (My one co-workers loved his medium rare burger!) Overall, I was very pleased with this new entry into the downtown food scne and I would recommend this steak house over the other downtown steak houses with regards to price and service.

    (4)
  • Dania P.

    I liked Eddie Merlot's! The service was excellent {we sat at the bar} but everyone was super friendly and quick. They have a cool wine list on an i-pad and you can click on each wine to see more about it ie: where it's from, flavors, pairings, etc. The food was DELICIOUS! We had the ahi tuna tartare, filet mignon potstickers, and salads -- everything was so good but the two apps were really great. The potsickers were handmade and the portion of the tuna was generous. Pros: 1. Appetizers were great--multiple people around us ordered the calamari which we didn't try but it comes in this fancy sesame rice bowl! Super neat! 2. Wine selections (obvs) 3. Service Cons: 1. I think they should put some food on their happy hour menu in the bar--more of a downtown crowd would go. 2. It's pretty fancy in there if you are just out and about downtown you might not feel dressed appropriately (not necessarily a bad thing--unless you are underdressed)

    (4)
  • Nicole M.

    The food was excellent and so was the staff. The quality of the meat was fantastic. The menu is large and offers many options. The ambience was lovely. The addition of valet parking made its location more accessible.

    (5)
  • Amanda B.

    Stopped in after work for appetizers and drinks for happy hour, the cocktails were fairly strong, which I appreciate, and a good price during happy hour--although during regular hours it looks like they're the most expensive cocktails of all of the fine dining restaurants downtown. I expect pricy drinks downtown, but not New York City pricy. Anyway, when it came time to order my friend flagged down the bartender, I couldn't quite hear what the bartender was saying (his lips were moving, I thought that maybe he was introducing himself or giving any additional specials) so I leaned toward him and said "I'm sorry, what?" He replied by flailing his hands and yelling "you have to go, go, go!" Listen, I served in several fine dining and some not so fine-very high volume restaurants and no matter how busy we were, I would never have said that to a customer. Not ever. It wasn't even much of a rush, in the entire restaurant if he can't handle the little burst of people that came in then he should be thankful that he never worked at Harris Grill during bacon night, my god. Anyway, I ordered a large plate of beef carpaccio to share with everyone and it was...interesting, I mean it was good, don't get me wrong but it was definitely different. It had your typical thinly sliced raw beef (although thicker than most places) with capers, balsamic, and olive oil, but there was a truffle aioli on it that seemed more like store (well, sysco) bought mayo with truffle oil whisked in---which, yeah, is poor man's aioli, but not what you'd expect from a place trying to pass as fine dining. It was served with house fried potato chips, which I assumed was meant for you to but the beef on and eat in one bite, it was different, but it tasted good, then again after two cocktails pretty much anything tastes good, I just didn't get that wonderful classic, fresh flavor from it like I'm accustomed to with carpaccio. Super long review short, the food was pretentious in it's quest to be inventive, it was pretty overpriced for what it was and the bartender was a douche, plain and simple. I will admit that I overtipped and I always do because I know that servers pretty much assume you're an asshole and don't consider that maybe they just sucked when you don't put at least 20%. I won't go back, I'll probably try and talk my coworkers into going somewhere else for our next happy hour, give it another year or two and Eddie Merlot's will go the direction of Palomino which stood in that spot before it.

    (1)
  • A S.

    Fantastic night! Came here for the first time during restaurant week and was not disappointed. The french onion soup and Cesar salad starters were your standard fare, but the entrees and drinks were on point. Husband got the Steak Diane and I had the Cedar Roasted Salmon. The beef tenderloin was so tender, probably the best I've ever tasted. The carrot cake dessert was amazing. With the three courses, we left feeling completely stuffed. Looking at the full menu, there are so many options to chose from, but be warned the prices are not for the faint of heart. Glad we got to test it out during restaurant week as this place will probably be reserved for special occasions.

    (5)
  • Karen D.

    Great palace for a nice steak meal. Equally nice was the wait staff. I really liked the Merlot salad and the ny strip! My husband said the peanut butter cup was one of the best desserts he's ever had.

    (4)
  • Tom M.

    Let me begin by saying that I am a Black Card Member at Eddie Merlot's which means that I eat there a lot and I do enjoy it usually dining at the bar. However lately they have changed the menu and made it much more expensive and less bar friendly most certainly. The removed the cheeses and charcuterie and the smaller carpaccio and other appetizers and now it is quite pricey to even just sit and have a drink. A poor decision to me. I can afford to eat anywhere so price is not an issue but rather value. In regards to the food. I love the Beet Salad, just an incredible dish and well presented and great for sharing. I usually will have the Medallion Trio which is three filet mignons each prepared differently, one peppercorn, one gorgonzola cheese topping and one with crabmeat and bernaise sauce along with a twice baked potato. Great for sharing. Their special app is the Bacon wrapped BBQ Shrimp which honestly though tasty, I have found to be a bit chewy. I do need to comment on the service. The best around Tiffany and the two Michaels behind the bar Andy and Jeff are among my favorite servers. This place can be pricey but if you do it right and share plates (there is a lot of food in each serving) it can be reasonable.

    (4)
  • Jarrett Y.

    Was excited for the opening as I didn't have the best experience at Ruth Chris. We went on a Tuesday night so we were seated quickly. The lounge area was nice and comfortable and it had a very business like atmosphere. The service was outstanding. The gentlemen knew his stuff and was attentive. He is the main reason I gave three stars. When he was occupied, other staff members would check on us to make sure out drinks were given in a timely manner. My wife and I ordered and split the best ribeye on the menu (the most expensive version). It was an ok steak but was room temperature after the third bite and cold half way through. The Alaskan king crab was outstanding. The complementary bread they serve is kind of a joke. I would have expected more (better quality and taste) with the amount of money we dropped. The lobster bisque was $10 and probably the best value. It wasn't any better then other places but I can see why it was only ten as they aren't very generous with the lobster part but again a good value. The shrimp wrapped in bacon was the worst value. I received 5 pieces of shrimp wrapped in bacon and drenched in BBQ sauce. $19. I couldn't taste the shrimp and barely the bacon. The BBQ overpowers the taste and it tasted like generic BBQ sauce you buy at the store. I would avoid this as tasty as it sounds. All and all the above, with some drinks and tip ran us about $250. Not sure I would go back unless it was on someone else's tab.

    (3)
  • Tiffany Y.

    My husband and I ate dinner at Eddie Merlot's for Valentine's Day. The aha tartare was delicious, the lobster bisque had some meat, the short ribs were tender, the sea scallops were good, the crab cakes had too much bread in them and not enough meat, the filet mignons were cooked to our liking, and the asparagus was cooked and seasoned well. The waiter was nice. When our entrees were brought out, we were asked if we needed anything else. We asked for salt and pepper. 15 minutes later, we still did not have our salt and pepper, so we had to ask a second time.

    (4)
  • Kelly H.

    From the beginning until the end of our meal the service was outstanding. The waiter was very helpful & vetted in finding things we liked as well as helping us pair amazing drinks with our even more amazing steaks. One of the best steak I've had across the country.

    (5)
  • Oren S.

    The restaurant is attractive and comfortable, beautifully decorated. My wife and I arrived early and were seated before our reservation time, which was great. The middle-aged lady who seated us is a great public relations ambassador for the restaurant: welcoming, charming, delightful, and gracious. She knew that I had requested a table in a quiet part of the dining room and apologized for there being no such table available. The noise became so intense as to cause my wife and me to have to lean over the table and yell to each other to be heard. The atmosphere was frenetic and crazed, not a good way to enjoy a costly meal. My wife's average-size martini was a ridiculously pricey $13. I was surprised that a full-service restaurant with a large bar offers no draft beers. Our server was full of personality and made countless trips to the table. His recitation of the items that are available, specials, and potential combinations, offered when he brought our beverages, was overkill, too much for any diner to absorb and more than most would want to hear. It also gives the diner the impression that the server is doing everything he can to pad the check. Our entrees did not arrive until one hour had elapsed from the time we ordered. To his credit, our server let us know that the food was delayed due to a large Pittsburgh Steelers party which hobbled the kitchen. To make it up to us, he provided a dessert of our choice on the house. We selected a huge, dense, delicious carrot cake, enough for three or four people. The small beet salad and ribeye steak that my wife had and my iceberg wedge salad with creamy herb dressing, bacon, egg, and red onion, and my Chef's Creation short rib meatloaf with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans were all excellent. Te entree portions were well-sized; the side dishes were inadequate. The warm, herbed bread and soft butter which accompanies every meal is an outstanding treat. Teamwork is used here to deliver food to the tables. As I expected, the young lady who brought our salads knew who got which dish without asking. I was surprised that the necktie-clad gentleman who appeared to be a manager, placed my wife's entree in front of me and mine in front of her. I was surprised that a top-notch restaurant like this would have the servers belt out "Happy Birthday" as a cupcake was brought to a guest to honor them. It is inappropriate and heightened the already raucous atmosphere. The restaurant provides complimentary validated self-parking in a garage which enables the diner to enter and exit without going outside, a plus in blustery weather. The manager okayed my use of an expired discount card entitling me to $20 off the cost of two entrees. I greatly appreciated that. Be prepared to spend a lot of money here. One must order judiciously to avoid a meal which, with the encouragement of servers like ours, can easily come to $100 per person. Given the ear-splitting noise, I would not rush back here despite what was in many ways a marvelous and unique dining experience.

    (3)
  • Nick D.

    Excellent service, great food. The wine seemed a bit overpriced but the food, especially for the portions and the quality, was quite reasonable!!! Overall an excellent choice for a bit to eat with a nice view and within walking distance of almost anything downtown including the Gateway Center transit station!

    (5)
  • Ron C.

    Incredible food and service. HIGHLY recommend for a special evening. Best views of all the steak houses in Pittsburgh. Staff very accommodating. The curved booths are nice for a romantic dinner.

    (5)
  • Matthew N.

    Enjoyed a birthday lunch here with my girlfriend. The restaurant itself was very clean with a classy feel. We enjoyed our crab wonton and crab cake appetizers. Next, we got our entrées. My 14oz NY strip was good but not great. I wouldn't put it before Hyde Park, capital grille or Ruth chris's. On the other hand, my girlfriend's spare rib meat loaf was amazing. The spare rib was in the center and was very tender. They piled mashed potatoes as high as the meat loaf to make it level for the friend onions. Keep in mind this was for lunch and the portion was enormous. We will be back for lunch and one if not both of us will be getting the spare rib meat loaf. I almost forgot, my girlfriend wanted to surprise me so she went to talk to the hostess and asked to have a desert brought to me. My girlfriend asked for something red velvet (my favorite) and sure enough they brought out a red velvet cupcake with butter cream icing. Oh and a cold shot of milk. It was complimentary as well! We enjoyed our time at Eddie Merlot's!

    (4)
  • J D.

    Nice location and nice view of outside. Has an open feel to it. Though it was busy on a week night, didn't feel crowded. Excellent service ! From the lady at the reception to servers. Food was good too. Caesar salad was ok. Salmon was made to perfection. Good choice of desert (creme br, carrot cake). They validate your parking if you park in the gateway garage. I would say among the top steak houses in downtown. 4 stars overall. Gave 5 for the service on top!

    (5)
  • Eric J.

    We don't often go out for steak dinners but Eddie Merlots might change that. Delightful service and excellent food. The filet trio verges on obscene. In a good way. Beef stroganoff is delicate and delicious.

    (5)
  • Danielle D.

    I have been to Eddie Merlot's twice for lunch, with differing experiences. The first time I went was shortly after they opened this location, with an older male colleague, and the service was fantastic. I had a burger, which was fine but nothing special. Yesterday I visited with several female colleagues (and I myself am female). The service was subpar, particularly in light of the price point. My glass sat empty for quite awhile, even through we were in a highly visible area and the waiter walked past us frequently. We did not receive bread, though tables of male businessmen received bread (that looked fabulous). Our food took quite a long time to come out. Eventually someone who appeared to be a manager came over and said that one of the dishes had had to be recooked because it was overdone (my thought: does that mean that my dish was sitting under the heat lamp all that time?). While I am not one the one who picked up the bill, I don't believe anything was done to compensate for the extended lunch. Bread wasn't even offered (the manager left so swiftly I didn't have a chance to ask for it). I had the meatloaf. It was good, but didn't knock my socks off. It was served with mashed potatoes, which were bland and lacked any wow factor. I lovea good mashed potato, and they're not hard to make, so this is not impressive. The green beans with the dish were well done. The meatloaf left a strong aftertaste that lasted until bedtime that evening, so I would not recommend it on a date! Overall, I am not sure what to think. I hate to think that we were treated differently as a table of all women, but when I experienced much better service when with a male colleague and the tables around us did not experience similar service issues. This leaves me reluctant to suggest Eddie Merlot's in the future, though I will go if someone else picks it.

    (3)
  • Jack V.

    Way overpriced and very limited wine list. Design of the front bar is very economical with limited selection of spirits, service was average and food was ok, not great. Dinner for 3 was $900 with tip and no dessert. Place to be seen but sadly not a great dining experience. Seafood appetizer had 6 oysters, six shrimp, and 3 split crab legs - disappointing for the price. I will not return but you will see me back at Capital Grille.

    (2)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 3:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Garage
    Bike Parking : No
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Dressy
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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