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Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge

Eddie Merlot"s Prime-aged Beef and Seafood starts with U.S.D.A. Prime Beef and the freshest seafood. Eddie Merlot's has created one of the hottest concepts today; the wine bar provides more than 75 wines by the glass and a very extensive reserve wine collection by the bottle. The bar is stocked with all of the finest spirits and after dinner cordials and Cognacs. Eddie Merlot's boasts a contemporary but stunningly elegant interior design and atmosphere—where guests can have fun, relax and enjoy listening to up-tempo music, while dressed in business or casual attire.
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240 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(240 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 240 reviews
5 stars
(142)
4 stars
(66)
3 stars
(19)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(5)
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(159)
  • notable wine list(112)
  • fit for foodies(94)
  • neighborhood gem(94)
  • romantic(93)
  • good for groups(74)
Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge Reviews List
Review 1 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great addition to restaurant scene

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful experience here! We had a small group of 8 and were seated in a semi private room. Our Waiter Paul walked us through every point on the menu. The food is also top quality. Although we all enjoyed the steak there were many options available the sides were delicious. The presentation of Steak Diane is wonderful! We all enjoyed dinner so much there was no room for dessert . We didn't want to leave we enjoyed it so much.
We normally go into downtown area for dinner but this is an excellent alternative . It's a very convenient location for the western suburbs. I will definitely be back.
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Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was good-service was terrible. We had a reservation and still had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. After being seated it took 1/2 hour to get a drink. When dining out, service is almost as important as the food quality. Very disappointed."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 3 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great place to eat with attentive service."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great food, average service

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"For the price I was certainly disappointed in the service level. However, the food was delish!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This meal was perfect in every way. Great food and service.
I like the changes you made to the menu to add more choices.
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Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Eat at Eddies

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Dined on 5/14/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We had another great meal there, bringing a couple who had never gone, for burgers in the bar. Excellent food, extremely competent waitstaff, chef visited the table to talk. Very good craft beers. Our waiter Jim was exceptionally good and helpful."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/14/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"Both the food and the service are excellent. The Calamari and accompanying sauces are always tender and full of flavor....the Strube rib eye is wort the money......"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our Favorite

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Dined on 5/13/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Why go downtown Chicago when this gem is right here. Great steaks and seafood. Side orders are to die for!
Service is personal and attentive, but not bothersome."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Starving

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our reservation was at 7:30. We were seated at 9 and received our first food, the bread at 9:15. At this point we were about ready to grab our forks and start eating off of someone else's plate. The average age of the other diners was about 70 and we felt completely out of sorts. We will never dine there again or go with our friends since it seems like you need to be AARP eligible. Too bad."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 10 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Food

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I took my mom for Mother's Day to Eddie Merlot and she truly enjoyed her Mother's Day dinner. My mom is a tough food critic and if she gives two thumbs up you know you are on the right tractk. The food was seasoned just right. Please keep the chef happy. And the brownie dessert with vanilla bean ice cream was a chocoholic dream."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 11 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food and service are consistenly outstanding."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 12 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Too busy to have a heart

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Made 7:30 reservations and got seated at 8:40 in the lounge where it was excessively loud. No special comments or anything for our anniversary which was made clear in our reservation. We were served 2 meals. Meatloaf was outstanding and the steak was too grisly and fatty to enjoy for $41. And why a restaurant would use instant potatoes to serve with lobster is, well, unexcusable. A gift certificate took us there. Our money will never take us back. Too bad because their bartenders were excellent!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 13 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Pricey but average

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We tried an appetizer (crab cakes), two entrees (Burgundy beef and sea scallops), and a dessert (a cognac-vanilla brownie) so I think we gave it a good try. Total bill (with 2 beers and a coke) was $130 before tip. The food was very average. We are decent cooks and our own Burgundy beef is much superior, while our daughters make much superior brownies. We will not be returning."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 14 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

geriatric

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"the food, service and ambiance were all very good. however, I am 47 and was the youngest couple by twenty years with the exception of a couple of families w kids."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 15 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Another couple had seated themselves at our reserved table. The manager asked them to move in a very professional manner. He handled it very well. Waiter (Jose?) was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience more enjoyable."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 16 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

To bad nice ambience but rude staff

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I would not recommend due to rudeness and attitudes. My Salmon was over cooked and something of the equivalent of what tasted like barbecue sauce on top. For the prices at this restaurant that most certainly was not expected."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 17 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Yum!

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The prices are steep but worth every penny. You can skip the downtown steakhouses and stay in the suburbs for great aged beef. Don't miss the calamari appetizer (enough to share)."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 18 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"we were only here once, but we enjoyed our steaks and entire meal - Our waitress was very informative and really knew how to
wait a table!!!!! Everyone that came to our table was very courteous - I can't say enough good things about our first experience -
It was delightful!
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Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list
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Review 19 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a great time. Wendy was fantastic! We were all very pleased and impressed with our dining experience. Will definitely recamend."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

dining done right

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"my nephew, (just graduated from college), my husband and i got together here for dinner. our choice couldn't have been more perfect! our waitress was awesome and so helpful for everything, including asking the chef about a couple of items to determine if they were gluten-free. (they were, btw). we enjoyed a nice conversation in a quieter setting, a fabulous and delicious meal, and had a wonderful celebration!"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 21 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good food, poor service

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service was good up until the point we were fed. Once the food was on the table, we ate and finished our drinks and waters and our server did not come back for over a half hour. Our drink glasses were empty for about 20 minutes without a busboy refilling our water or or server asking if I wanted another drink, and my half-eaten steak sat in front of me for 20 minutes before anyone asked if I wanted it boxed... awful. The food was delicious though, just poor service... which is sad considering this restaurant is supposed to offer fine dining."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 22 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"AS usual, the meal at Eddie Merlot's was suburb. I took my brother for his birthday and it couldn't have been a better choice. Brett, our server, made the experience flawless. His recommendations and care are why I recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 23 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Lovely place with great food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Loved the food at Eddie Merlot's and we had great service as well. The chef came out to discuss gluten free options and prepared a wonderful gluten free dish. The stuffed shrimp were excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the Truffle Fries. The Cabernet was just right. We bought into their loyalty program and so we will be going back fairly often."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 24 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was excellent, but as I've noticed with other customer reviews, they didn't have our table ready until 30 minutes after our reservation time. Their approach seems to be to divert customers into the bar so they will spend money on drinks. The bartender pointed out the drink specials when we sat down at the bar but when he returned to take our drink order, he then announced that happy hour had ended and refused to give us the lower price. Not a huge deal, but overall, their customer service is not up to par with other similar restaurants in the area."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 25 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

steak

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Steaks are great, but a bit on the expensive side."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent experience. Great service and food. First class dining."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 27 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We keep coming back and never are disappointed. The bar menu is especially interesting."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 28 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

High-end steakhouse in Burr Ridge

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Finally the Burr Ridge and burbs south of Oak Brook have a quality steakhouse. The steaks are aged and prime and excellently prepared. The price is what you would expect to pay in any steakhouse with prime aged beef. There is also a nice selection of seafood for those that would prefer something other than steak. The list of wines by the glass is very impressive, as is the wine by the bottle list. The wine list breaks down the wines by color and intensity, very clever. The dining room is very nicely appointed and features the glass inclosed wine room with the wine racks going from the floor an up to the hight of a second floor. The service was impeccable and very attentive, but then again it was a slow night."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 29 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I was pleasantly surprised

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was pleasantly surprised by Eddie Merlot's. We had a gift card and that's why we decided to try the restaurant. The food was excellent, the wine just a good. We were able to split a salad and then we split a vegetable with each of our entree's. I do think it is a bit pricey, so this will be a go to restaurant for special occasions."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2009
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was very good and

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was very good and the waiter Ken was very attentive without being bothersome.
We had a very nice evening...
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Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

from start to finish - service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"from start to finish - service and food was top notch."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was great Service was

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was great
Service was excellent
The decor was just beautiful
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Dined on 04/27/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 33 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We are delighted that we have

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We are delighted that we have a great steak house near home. We have been to two others that we thought we liked, but none compare to Eddie Merlot's. The quality of meat is above any other restaurant's. Preparation is perfect. Portions are good. Service is attentive without being intrusive. All in all, one of the best restaurants in the Chicago area."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 34 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Second time back. Really enjoyable.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Second time back. Really enjoyable. Will be back for round three."
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I have been here four times

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have been here four times in the last two months and view it as the best place in the area. The wait staff could not be more accomodating. The food is wonderful."
Dined on 04/22/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 36 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Eddie Merlot's is excellent!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Eddie Merlot's is excellent! We started with the Sweet and Spicy Rock Shrimp, which was excellent. I had the 30 Day Dry-aged Ribeye Steak with a side of sauteed spinach, while my lady had the New Orleans Mixed Grill, and all of it was cooked to perfection. The drinks were outstanding, as well. I dine out a lot, as you see with my top 50 contributor rating, and I'm telling you, this is a top notch restaurant. I've been to Gibson's, Joe's, N9NE, Morton's, and Mastro's, and Eddie Merlot's can compete easily with all of those restaurants. Trust me, go to this restaurant. You will not regret it."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 37 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Eddie Merlot's quickly became

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Eddie Merlot's quickly became our favorite 'Steak House' in the Chicago Metro area. Ambiance is excellent, our server was friendly and provided excellent service. Both their main entrees and their side orders were served elegantly and were fantastic. Diners need to try the Mac and Cheese and the Tempura Green Beans - both were real treats. This is a restaurant that we will definitely visit many times."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 38 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Lovely Dining Experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Finally a beautiful restaurant where people can get a bit dressy and enjoy a lovely meal. Great service, delicious food friendly atmosphere. I will definitely make Eddie Merlot's one of my favorites."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2007
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 39 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very nice restaurant with

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very nice restaurant with lots of menu surprises. Service was very good and we would definitely go back."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 40 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Wife's beef bourgnion was

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Wife's beef bourgnion was served over garlic mashed potatoes and the sauce was garlicky, not mentioned in the menu. She can't stand garlic. Restaurant was excellent about removing the potatoes and re-serving, and when it was still too much garlic, they voluntarily removed it from the bill. The Eddie Merlot Chardonnay was, as always, outstanding for the price."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 41 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food is very good. The

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food is very good. The service wasn't that good. The waiter never came by to ask us if the food was to our liking. He also made two errors on our bill.
The waiter wasn't available to fix our bill so we had to get a manager to fix both issues.
The room is too noisy when it has patrons. You might want to invest in some noise absorbers. The walls are all arranged to bounce the noise all over the place. Some absorber material on the walls and ceiling would make for a less noisy room.
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Dined on 04/20/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 42 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our meal was excellent. Staff

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our meal was excellent. Staff was friendly."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 43 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Overall our visit was Fair.

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Overall our visit was Fair. The portions are large, yet on some selections everything is al a carte. I don't like when your leftovers are taken in the back to be wrapped. Two people at our table had ordered the same dish and we both had leftovers. Since all the plates were taken away at the same time it would have been easy to mix up our doggy bags, which is what appears to have happened. I much prefer to have my plate wrapped in front of me rather than back in the kitchen. The prices are decent on some items and high on others. In some cases overpriced. The best thing I can say is the padded barrel chairs are very comfortable."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 44 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Overall very good. My wife

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Overall very good. My wife wanted seafood, so we ordered from the more reasonably priced "right side" that has entrees including vegetable. Food was excellent.
Restaurant was crowded and noisy. Despite this, staff worked very, very hard to provide good service.
I will go back to try the steaks, when I can share sides. Steaks are a la carte and very pricey."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 45 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I love this restaurant. The

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I love this restaurant. The staff is accomodating, friendly and knowledgeable. The food is exceptional and the setting is perfection."
Dined on 04/15/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 46 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best in the Area

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Went for lunch during work and was pleasantly surprised! Food was delicious and service was top notch. Will definitely be going back."
Dined on 04/15/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 47 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The service and food were

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The service and food were outstanding. A great restaurant if you want to celebrate a special occasion."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 48 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Had a reservation and still

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Had a reservation and still had to wait 45 minutes to be seated."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2012
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Review 49 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Still one of our favorites.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Still one of our favorites. Got there early, so had a drink in the bar. Although the bar was crowded our bartender was attentive and personable. Were seated when at the time our reservations were made for. We ordered filets, brussel sprouts, and hash browns, along with 2 salads. Steaks were done perfectly; brussel sprouts were a little too el dente for my husband, but I liked them. Had a nice bottle of Cabernet, which our server recommended. Service was excellent. LOVE the pressed coffee with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips. Definitely our go to for special occasions."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 50 for Eddie Merlot's - Burr Ridge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The spinach salad is the best

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The spinach salad is the best salad I've ever tasted. Crab cakes did not have the lump meat I remember from last time. Salmon was delicious and buttery. tempura green beans were yummy with a delicious sauce .. sauce was very good with the salmon .. I would suggest serving the salmon with that honey mustard and horseradish sauce on the side .. all in all, a wonderful meal with good service."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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