Eddie Merlot's

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

An Exceptional Experience in Montgomery

Eddie Merlot's on Montgomery Road is an upscale contemporary American steakhouse built around a straightforward promise: an exceptional experience for every guest. Part of the Dividend Restaurant Group, the Cincinnati location sits within a network of carefully run steakhouses across the country, yet each carries its own character shaped by elegant interiors and attentive, personal service.

The kitchen centers on USDA Prime beef aged to order, paired with fresh seafood — buttery lobster, perfectly seared scallops, and fire-grilled jumbo shrimp among the options that appear across the menu. The wine program earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2023, a recognition that reflects the depth and curation of a list designed to complement both the steakhouse classics and the lighter seafood side of the menu.

What's on the Table

Beyond the core steakhouse and seafood offerings, the kitchen ventures into broader American territory through its periodic Master Chef events. The Executive Chef-hosted tasting format — five courses tracing barbecue traditions from Alabama white sauce to Texas brisket, each paired with a handcrafted cocktail — gives a clear sense of the kitchen's range and ambition. Signature sides, decadent desserts, and a full cocktail program round out meals that work equally well for a quiet dinner or a larger celebration.

Private Dining and Events

The Cincinnati location is well set up for groups. Elegant private dining rooms accommodate everything from intimate business dinners to larger corporate gatherings, with AV equipment available and a team that coordinates logistics including floral arrangements and lodging assistance. For parties of up to twelve, the main dining room handles reservations directly; larger groups move into dedicated private spaces. Lunch, dinner, outdoor seating, catering, and pickup and delivery options make the restaurant flexible across occasions.