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Eddie Merlot's - Steakhouse in Columbus, Ohio

Eddie Merlot's

4.6 (1530 reviews)

1570 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240

Steak house
American restaurant
Bar
Seafood restaurant

About Eddie Merlot's - steak house in Columbus, Ohio

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

Customer Review Summary

Service is generally praised, with multiple reviewers highlighting attentive staff and personalized touches for special occasions. The ambiance is appreciated, though some mentioned issues like a mildewy smell and the need for parking lot repairs. Food experiences vary significantly; some found it amazing, particularly the steaks and appetizers, while others described their meals as mediocre or undercooked. Dishes like the pot stickers, tomahawk ribeye, and Filet Mignon received positive remarks, while others felt certain items, like the bison steak and mac n cheese, were disappointing. Desserts, particularly the creme brulee and the Vanilla Cognac Brownie, were well-received by those celebrating special events. Though some had negative experiences, many indicated they would return for the quality service and select dishes, despite moderate to high prices.

Key Features

Service options

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

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list

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 drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • 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
1188
4
174
3
77
2
46
1
45
Based on 1530 reviews

George Bolden

3 weeks ago

Service was really good….. I expected the food to be really good. After hearing so many people say the food was amazing… it was just blah….. the restaurant was nice. Very nice. The bathrooms were really nice inside. But over the food just wasn’t that great. The best part of the meal was the pot stickers… The burger was super try and just didn’t taste that good, my other guest said their food was just okay….

Tonya Brooks

3 weeks ago

Very nice look inside but there is a mildewy smell that was off putting. The best part for me was my appetizer. Everything else was meh. The taste of the bison steak, not worth the price. Asked for medium no rare, got little medium lot rare. There was a lot of blood, to me, on my plate. Mac n cheese tasted like instant Mac, gritty. Husband's steak was meh. We said we've had way better steak for less. First time probably last time. Sorry. It costs too much on the possibility it might be better.

Zeke Fowler

3 months ago

From start to finish choosing Eddie Merlot's to celebrate our wedding anniversary was definitely a great decision. We don't come often, but this place never fails to deliver. Today being served by Sarah & Michael (mostly, several others from all around checking in on cue as well) was a decadent experience. Once they got word it was our anniversary a hand signed card by at least four staff members found its way to the table - just a touch of class with a simple gesture. They did treat us to a delicious creme brulee, but that did not buy this review. Especially since two other desserts made a to-go bag. Never rushed, but always served. Even with two desserts and a modest bottle of wine, with our dinners we were out for a very fair price. Not cheap, but loaded with value. A great place to treat yourself, highly recommended. Thanks Sarah!!! 💘

Terrie Perdue

4 weeks ago

We had the 32oz tomahawk wagyu ribeye and lobster tail dinner for 2. The steak was cooked to perfection and the lobster was tender and delicious. Our sides were excellent and I especially loved the French onion soup. Our server was very attentive and we had a great anniversary dinner. I would highly recommend.

Erin Temple

1 month ago

Boyfriend took me to Eddie's to celebrate my birthday, our anniversary, and Valentine's Day. Our waiter, Nick was welcoming, knowledgeable and accommodating to our table. We started our evening with drinks. BF had Burnt Orange Manhattan and I had Angels Envy, both on the rocks. We each had a Shrimp Cocktail. Each of the shrimps were huge! I had a Caesar Salad, which was very fresh. I had a regular Filet Mignon and BF had Wagyu Filet Mignon. It was sooooo tender and melted in your mouth. We shared Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes and Wild Mushrooms. Since we were celebrating, we shared a Vanilla Cognac Brownie. They pour flaming cognac over the whole thing and drizzle with Hot Fudge. Was so rich and good! We will be back! *Only con to the trip was they need to repave their parking lot. Lots of potholes.

Joshua Vincent

1 month ago

Gregg was absolutely incredible! The food was amazing as well as the atmosphere. Eric took the time to come speak with us and we were very impressed overall. I'd give more stars if I could!

Dean Hernandez

Dined at the bar tonight and it was exceptional. The food was, as always, amazing. Cocktails were perfectly on point. What sets bar dining apart is the service. Greg and the rest of the bar staff are just amazing. I prefer to dine at the bar, over dining room reservations, is the amazing bar team. Yes, a bit pricey but, you never feel like you are not getting quality for money. BTW, if you are seeking a slightly less expensive meal, the burger is one of the best you will have.

Kaitlyn Copeland

3 weeks ago

We stopped here after getting a giftcard for Christmas. I had never been and I’ve lived around Columbus my whole life but let me tell you I’ve been missing out. The service was great. Our waitress Stacy did an awesome job explaining everything on the menu and gave great recommendations. We loved the tuna wontons. I ate the filet Del Mar and the sauce on top of the steak with crab was AMAZING. We took the chocolate cake home and it is massive and the richest cake I’ve ever eaten. I was very impressed by this restaurant and would come back for sure.

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