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Eddie Merlot's - Steakhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana

Eddie Merlot's

4.6 (1662 reviews)

3645 E 96th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Steak house
American restaurant
Bar
Seafood restaurant

About Eddie Merlot's - steak house in Indianapolis, Indiana

Premium chain serving aged steaks, seafood & a lengthy wine list in plush surroundings.

Customer Review Summary

Andie provided exceptional service, recommending a delicious wine for non-wine drinkers. Guests praised the rich food, particularly the steaks and appetizers, with leftovers still tasting great. The intimate and beautiful setting was favored, with servers like Ryan and Alex receiving high marks for their attentiveness. First-time visitors expressed enthusiasm for the upscale yet welcoming atmosphere and outstanding dishes. A memorable birthday lunch was highlighted by family-like service from the manager and server MJ. Regular patrons celebrated anniversaries, reaffirming Eddie Merlot's status as a go-to for special occasions. Overall, the restaurant exceeded expectations with excellent food and thoughtful service, making patrons eager to return.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.6 out of 5
5
1340
4
164
3
72
2
41
1
45
Based on 1662 reviews

MacKenzy Reynolds

3 months ago

Went out with the other half to celebrate one year together and we had an amazing experience. Andie was our help for the evening and she was fantastic. She knew the menu up and down including the wine. Neither one of us are wine drinkers and we didn’t know what wine would be good for non-wine drinkers. She recommended us a wine that was absolutely delicious and very mild. We wound up splitting the whole bottle. She also was very interested in our relationship and showed a genuine attempt to get to know us in the limited time we had. The food was amazing and so very rich. I ordered a NY strip and the other half ordered a ribeye. Both of our steaks absolutely melted in our mouths. The Mac and cheese lobster was so rich I could only eat half of it. It was so good, it even tasted great as microwaved leftovers. The baked potato was fluffy with very crispy skin. If I could write 10/5 for a review, I would. For those who read this, please take this as a cue to give Andie all the praise in the world.

Charles Edwards Jr

5 months ago

My wife & I had an early Saturday reservation & the restaurant was surprisingly empty.. which was perfect since we were celebrating Sweetest Day. The setting was beautiful & without the crowd, it was quite intimate. You wouldn't expect two pescatarians to be eating at a steak house, but they have several seafood items to choose from. Everything was delicious & my wife even told our waiter, Ryan (who was excellent I might add), to send her complements to the chef.. which is about the equivalent of a Paul Hollywood handshake. I'm already looking forward to our next visit because a few other items on the menu, caught my eye, & look like they'd be worth giving a try.

Hannah Kerns

5 months ago

Alex was our server tonight and she was absolutely amazing - such a sweet person & super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed for an amazing date night!!! Jessica was also amazing and checked on us throughout the night as well which was much appreciated. The food was phenomenal and we were here when they had live music which was so fun! We will absolutely be back - thank you for everything!!!

Kristi DeTar

1 month ago

This was my first time at Eddie Merlot’s, and it definitely won’t be my last! From the moment I walked in, the experience was outstanding. Korlond provided top-tier service, ensuring everything was perfect. The calamari was crispy and full of flavor, the Caesar salad was fresh with just the right balance of dressing, and the crab legs were absolutely incredible—sweet, succulent, and perfectly prepared. The atmosphere was upscale yet welcoming, making for an unforgettable first visit. I can’t wait to come back!

Alan Bird

1 month ago

We had a birthday lunch there today started off with an amazing experience with the manager that greeted us at the front door and treated us like family only to be surprised that our server MJ was absolutely fabulous. If I didn’t know any better I would’ve thought he was related to us cause he treated us also very much like family thank you to the Eddy Merlot team for making this one of the most enjoyable and memorable dying experiences. We have had in a long time

Mak !

2 months ago

I went there for an early dinner and I went to the bar area. I was able to catch happy hour. Ryan is very nice and friendly. Suggested good drink. I ordered a burger and everything was great. Next time, I will try the steak.

Donald Howard III

1 month ago

We came in to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. (For nearly 20 years this has been our go to place for VERY special occasions.) Our server, LP, and the team at Eddie Merlot’s did not disappoint. The Filet del Mar was perfect as usual. The sweet potato casserole was the best we’ve had! We ended our evening with Bananas Foster or as we call it - dinner and a show! Not only was LP a fantastic server, but quite the dessert master as well! We’ll be back!!

Haley Robison

6 months ago

Wow. All I can say is this place exceeded all expectations. My boyfriend and I stayed in downtown Indy and wasn’t too sure about this place due to how far out it was. Let me say, it was so extremely worth it. Not only is this place the epitome of fine dining, the service was above and beyond. We made a reservation for 2 to celebrate our anniversary. We arrived on time and were sat quickly and in a nice, private booth. To our surprise, the restaurant was not at all busy. Our server, Elizabeth, was very helpful in offering suggestions and giving us time to look over the menu. We are both foodies so we ordered calamari as our appetizer. It wasn’t out of this world but the batter was crispy and the southwestern sauce was delicious. We then shared the wedge salad and the king crab and corn chowder. This soup was 10/10 decadent. I could’ve eaten it for the rest of my life. My boyfriend had the wagyu steak while I had the Oscar filet. Both were so tender, had so much flavor, and heavily exceeded expectations. We also got the mashed potatoes as a shared side. It wasn’t the hottest but boy was the flavor there. Elizabeth did a great job at giving us time between courses and checking in just enough times to not feel overbearing. The best part of this restaurant wasn’t even the food. The hostess sat us with a signed card from all the staff that said happy anniversary. They also took a picture of us and gave us a memory to take home. With that being said, please give this place a try. We will definitely be coming back.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 3–10 PM
Sunday 3–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$50–100