Eddie Merlot’s

I love good food and a great atmosphere. Ive been to Eddie’s a few times and just haven’t fallen in love with it. I always leave feeling like it wasn’t great and not worth the money. The last time I was there we were seated in what I think used to be a hallway. It was awkward and lessened our experience.
The food is good and the atmosphere is too — just not great. And for the price I want great. :)

We ate at Eddie Merlot’s on Tuesday night. It was a great experience. I have eaten at Eddie’s on a number of occasions, but this was the first time i had been as part of a large group. The staff at Eddie’s made us feel welcome from the moment we were seated to the time we left. I apologize that i am terrible with names, but our server, and everyone else who came to the table, was great.
I had the filet with the gorgonzola crust. It was perfect. Actually, the evening was perfect. The whole staff at Eddie’s went over and above or expectations. Our group had a great time enjoying great food with even better service. Thank you for hosting the event!

Have been here in the past and really enjoyed it, but went on Saturday night and it was awful. Our food took forever to come out and by the time it did you could tell it sat under the lights too long. The steak and lobster were extremely dry and chewy… I’ve had better at Texas road house.
Then, to top it off they didn’t bring the butter out for the lobster and when they finally did the server said I couldn’t find a lighter so the butter was still in a big clump above the candle. The asparagus was cold on the ends and the Mac and cheese was easily compared to Fazoli’s warmed up in the microwave.
When asked how the food was by the manager of the night we explained. She did talk to the waiter and they looked at the time of when our ordered was placed and when we got it and agreed that it was too long. After spending over $ 200 on our meal they offered us a free desert… very disappointing. At least the bottle of wine we got was tasty.

The place has a very intimate vibe, you can go from casual to dressy. I think it’s usually a place where you can invite close friends and family and guaranteed you’ll have a great time. My two favorite sides are the truffle fries and the lobster mac. Their tomahawk Wagyu ribeye is the best! It’s huge! Two people can definitely share. We always come back to this place for special occasions.

We were finally able to take advantage of another meal here, which was, thankfully, a much better experience than the previous. The manager had alerted the staff about our Mother’s Day disappointment, so when we arrived, the staff was attentive but not obsequious, acknowledging what had happened but not overdoing the attention.
This time, the pacing was leisurely but not too slow, and the food was well-​executed and tasty. It’s still not my first choice for fine dining, as the menu is not particularly adventurous, culinarily speaking. But we were there for Mom, again, for her birthday, and this time Mom was quite content with all aspects of the experience. She even had a glass of wine. And I must say, the sea bass was some of the best I’ve ever had in terms of execution and portion. I’d get that again in a heartbeat.
So thank you to all for a much nicer experience. I’m not sure I’d come back on a super busy day like Mother’s Day, but for other Mom-​pleasing occasions, this fits the bill

Okay, so, if you’re going to go here — make it a special occasion, and a rare treat. This is not just some steakhouse to go drink two fingers of scotch and act like you know something about something. It’s a place you go to PROVE you know something about something.
Try the Ahi tuna wonton appetizer, order a modern cocktail, put that Wagyu beef across your lips (it melts in your mouth) and propose marriage to your future wife. If there is any a place to do that, this is it. Then, return on your silver and golden anniversaries.
Food quality and service is absolutely on point. The waitstaff actually enjoys working here, because they know how special it is for their guests. This is a place people go to truly celebrate their lives.
Okay, so it’s a bit pricey. And the décor isn’t very tasteful (saturated flesh tones, like eating in a 90’s porn flick with contrasting tan lines). But the food, and the service more than make up for these negligibly small detriments.

Good ambiance, jazz music, exclusive feel compared to Fridays. Food was decent. Had seared scallops and salmon. Bonefish Grill (not in FW) is comparable. Wish there was a Fogo de Chao or Bonefish or some others like it here, but can’t expect much from Fort Wayne.

Fine dining experience but pricey. This was our first time at Eddie Merlots. The menu is overwhelming at first. Many tasty sounding choices. Our server provided several good suggestions. I decided to begin with a Caesar salad, and a New York strip for the main course ordered medium rare. The salad was average tasting as Caesar salads go. The steak also was average to me. I noted that it also arrived barely pink, which to me is overdone. My wife had the French onion soup followed by a 7 oz filet. The soup was the best she ever had (her words) and the filet was cooked medium rare as ordered. It was melt in your mouth delicious. Our side was eddies potatoes which I can only describe as mediocre tasting. Our desert was a complimentary crème brûlée (offered for birthdays). It was nicely presented with fresh raspberries and was delightful. Our cappuccino coffee with desert was also excellent. Service was very attentive and very delightful. All around it was a nice dining experience for a special celebration. Unfortunately I feel ft Wayne has better alternatives to offer for elegant dining experiences with more reasonable meal pricing. We probably would pass on Eddie Merlots in the future.

This was literally the greatest meal I’ve ever had in my entire life. The filet was… unreal. The family-​style sides were incredible too. We had (in order of how much I enjoyed them) brussel sprouts, sweet potato casserole, twice baked potato, asparagus, hashbrowns, broccoli. The service was really great, as to be expected at such a nice place. Anna, the bartender, was legit. If you have the opportunity, go.

Probably my favorite upscale establishment in the Ft. Wayne area. Service is always attentive. Food is always timely and well prepared. The aesthetic and ambiance is right up my alley. Laid back, yet classy lounge. Worth every penny, everytime.

First off the food here was excellent. Mac and Cheese dry and not that good, but everything else was perfect. Short rib was delicious and the sauce that came with it was fantastic. Out server was super kind and very helpful. Service was a touch slow but I expect that in a fine dinning restaurant. It’s probably stating the obvious but this place is super expensive, 1 app 2 entrees/​w side and two cocktails came to $ 127. So just be ready for that.

Eddie Merlots is consistently good. On this occasion we decided to eat in the lounge area and keep dinner low key with burgers and a little March Madness.
Our server was attentive, but did not rush our dinner. She gave us plenty of time to enjoy ourselves between courses and was very knowledgeable in regards to the menu and food preparation. My husband and I both loved our burgers. They were juicy and flavorful and generous. We had a side of truffle fries which were also fantastic. Our libations were delicious.

Excellent dining experience. The food is top notch. The service is always exceptional. Try the soups. The portions are large so we usually get several dishes to share. They run occasional specials several times a year. Highly recommend.

So much hype about this restaurant, gave in & tried it. Nice atmosphere, chairs sit extremely low to the floor. Service is top notch, I do believe this is the reason for return visits because the food left me with more to be desired. Maybe I didn’t order an entrée that gave the cooks a chance to wow me. Filet was cooked as requested, but could get that anywhere. Will I return? Yes, for a cocktail & small plate in the bar area only.

Excellent service and wonderful food add to the upscale atmosphere. A great place to celebrate something or just a special evening. Known for their steaks and seafood. Get the cookies for dessert! The are warm, amazing and fun. :)

The food was great. We took our client out there and he was delighted with the food and atmosphere.
They loose one start because of the seating they provided. It felt like I was in the way of every person entering the room. There were plenty of other seats around and I just don’t understand why would they make us sit at such an awkward spot.

The food and service here were excellent but it should be for the money you spend. We went on a Tuesday so it wasn’t too busy. They sat us at a round table but the table was right next to the main walkway to get to the bar area. I don’t think this table should have even been here. It just made me uncomfortable because there were different servers walking close by constantly. The chairs need replaced, they were comfortable at first because you just sank down into them, but after awhile I felt like I needed a booster seat. Apparently the staff are aware of this, they gave us stiff hard covered boards to go on top of the chair cushions. The extra boards helped. Ask for them if you feel like you are too low in the seat or if your back starts hurting (like mine did).
For an appetizer we ordered crab cakes of course, they were large. They were good but nothing phenomenal. I ordered lobster bisque and the New Orleans mixed grill. The lobster bisque had large chunks of lobster in it, which was awesome. The salad that came with the meal was fresh. My main dish was smaller than what I expected it to be, maybe it wasn’t such a great after all. I would have paid extra to have a larger portion. The mixed grill had two shrimp, a small filet, and sausage. I ordered it because I wanted to try a variety of items from the menu and I had a hard time deciding what to get. My boyfriend ordered the sea bass, I tried some of it and it was really tasty .
We had dessert, bananas foster. It was a table side show, they bring out the ingredients and make it at the table. I actually ate some dessert and it was good, simple, but sometimes that’s all that is needed.

Enjoyed a recent dinner experience here. Liked my NY strip steak and appetizers including Ahi Tuna won tons. Especially liked my Romaine Waldorf salad. The lounge is a more fun, laidback atmosphere. Service was a little slow on a recent night which was unusual.

Food was tremendously awesome, along with the service. Everything from the cocktails into the bread and salad finishing with the pork chop, phenomenal. The only disappointment, the inconsistency with the menu here on Unilocal and in the restaurant. Prices are significantly higher (30%)at the restaurant on all of the items from the Chopped Salad to the steaks. That said, I mentioned this to bartender Anna (you’re going to want to see her.) and she accommodated the prices advertised here on Unilocal.
Clean this snafu up and there is no question this is one of the top spots in Fort Wayne. I’ll be checking this location and others out!

I was in Fort Wayne on business and felt like having a good steak, and Eddie Merlot’s was recommended to me by a local. Not a bad recommendation at all. Must be a popluar place, because even though it was a Wednesday night, it was packed, and pretty loud.
I sat at the bar since I was dining alone. The service by the bar staff was very good. I had the carpaccio to start, and it was well-​prepared. The steak I had, an 8 ounce filet, was cooked correctly and was of good quality beef. I had parmesan truffle fries, which were pretty darned good.
The wine list was quite good. A nice «by the glass» selection.
I don’t get some people complaining about the prices. The 8 ounce filet set me back about $ 33, which was about normal for most upscale steak houses. All the prices seemed in line with steak houses.
The noise in the bar was a little distracting, but the dining rooms seemed much better, and I suspect you could have a nice, quiet dinner in those areas.
One thing struck me while I was there: the ubiquity of the «upscale steakhouse crowd.» I swear, I have been in steakhouses from New York City to Seattle and all places in between, and it amuses me how I always see the same motley crew at upscale steakhouses, particularly in the bar. You have guys like me, the business traveler, looking whip assed and tired. You have the young couples trying awkwardly to have a romantic evening, even though they really don’t know how to do it. You have the «Steakhouse bar hottie»: a woman somewhat past her prime with a big ol’ fake décolletage and wearing enough makeup to cement bricks together. This woman is often accompanied by the «Sales Maven»: a man in his late 50’s, with a reptilian-​like tan, big, white, capped choppers in his mouth, and, of course, his hair is always absolutely perfect. He normally is wearing gold nugget jewelry that resemble gilded dog turds. The Maven and the Hottie are always loud, loud, loud. Fort Wayne’s Eddie Merlot’s had the full cast of characters. Not only was this amusing, it was sort of comforting. Some things are the same all over.