Eddie Merlot's

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

An Exceptional Experience, Every Table

Eddie Merlot's in Fort Wayne is an upscale contemporary American steakhouse built around a straightforward promise: an exceptional experience for every guest. Part of the Dividend Restaurant Group, the concept brings together elegant interiors, USDA Prime beef hand-cut and aged a minimum of 28 days in house, and a wine list that earned the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2025 — a recognition that speaks directly to the depth and curation guests find on the list.

The Steakhouse Menu

The heart of the menu is prime beef in serious cuts: Filet Mignon in 8 oz. and 12 oz. portions, a 16 oz. Prime Ribeye, a bone-in Cowboy Cut at 22 oz., and Australian Wagyu sourced from Rangers Valley at MS9+ marbling. Steaks can be finished Oscar-style, topped with crab and shrimp Del Mar-style, or crowned with Royal Osetra Caviar — the kitchen clearly enjoys letting guests build the plate they want.

The seafood side of the menu holds its own. A full Seafood Tower arrives with colossal shrimp, cold water lobster tails, oysters, and tuna poke. Chilean Sea Bass comes glazed with maple-apple cider vinaigrette, Faroe Islands Salmon can be grilled, cedar-plank roasted, or blackened, and Mojo Shrimp & Scallops pairs Georges Bank sea scallops with colossal shrimp over poblano and corn rice. The Jumbo Crab & Corn Bisque — rich cream topped with lump crab — is a fixture across both lunch and dinner.

Lunch, Events, and Private Dining

At midday, the Merlot's Midday prix-fixe offers a practical entry point: a starter, a choice of entrées including a Manhattan Cut NY Strip or Ahi Tuna Steak, and a side, all at a set price. The burger program — built on a blend of ground filet, NY strip, and ribeye — gives the lunch crowd something distinctly steakhouse in character.

For special occasions, the kitchen hosts Master Chef Grilling Experiences: multi-course, cocktail-paired tasting events led by the Executive Chef. The private dining program accommodates groups beyond twelve, with dedicated rooms and a full catering operation available for larger gatherings. Outdoor seating, takeaway, and delivery round out the options for those who want the Eddie Merlot's experience on their own terms.