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Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint, Beloit, WI

Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint

4.7
4.7
2245 Reviews
$31 to $50
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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
With its rustic feel, hardwood floors and abundant photographs capturing historic Beloit, Merrill & Houston’s has branded itself to tell a great story, but, most importantly, its focus is on the classic steakhouse. The highest of quality steaks and seafood with down-to-earth and attentive service make you feel like you are at your best friend’s home.

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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (608) 313-0700
  • Website
    http://www.merrillandhoustons.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Bobby Walker Jr
  • Private party facilities
    Your night. Done right. Beloit, Wisconsin's most versatile special event venue.
  • Private party contact
    Lori Radean: (608) 368-7610
  • Location
    500 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511
  • Area
    Beloit
  • Cross Street
    Located at the corner of Pleasant Ave and Public Ave in Beloit, WI
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in Merrill & Houston"s and the Ironworks Hotel's private lot. There is additional parking in the lots adjacent to both the hotel and restaurant; one lot is located to the south end and the other just north.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Every Friday and Special Occasions such as Valentine"s Day, New Year's Eve.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Starters

  • French Onion SoupUSD 8.00

    baked with provolone & house croutons

    • Shrimp de JongheUSD 15.00

      baked in garlic butter & bread crumbs

      • Baltimore-Style Crab CakesUSD 13.00

        a coastal delight

        • Crab Stuffed MushroomsUSD 13.00

          baked in our seasoned sherry butter

          • BruschettaUSD 12.00

            warm flat bread, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil & mozzarella

            • Coconut ShrimpUSD 15.00

              fried & served with strawberry colada dipping sauce

              • Siciliano Steak BitesUSD 14.00

                Italian breaded strips of rib eye served with a sriracha aioli

                • Feta & ArtichokeUSD 15.00

                  Creamy blend of feta, artichoke, & spinach, served with fried pita points

                  • Fried Calamari RingsUSD 17.00

                    fried to perfection & served with marinara sauce

                    • Oysters RockefellerUSD 19.00

                      house baked with parmesan, spinach and bacon

                      Signature Cuts

                      • The IronworksUSD 52.00

                        house cut rib eye with "the works" topping - 14oz

                        • Center Cut Tenderloin FiletUSD 50.00

                          most tender of all the cuts - 8oz

                          • New York StripUSD 47.00

                            full of flavor & neatly trimmed - 14oz

                            • Rib EyeUSD 48.00

                              most juicy, most flavorful, most marbled and most popular - 18oz

                              • PorterhouseUSD 54.00

                                the king of steaks & the steak of kings - 22oz

                                Smaller Cuts

                                • The Manhattan SteakUSD 36.00

                                  a little New York - 7oz

                                  • Top SirloinUSD 32.00

                                    most flavorful of the sirloin cuts - 8oz

                                    • Petite Filet of BeefUSD 41.00

                                      your classic center cut filet - 6oz

                                      Add-Ons

                                      • The WorksUSD 16.00

                                        shrimp, scallop & lobster meat blended with buttery breadcrumbs

                                        • Oscar StyleUSD 10.00

                                          crab, asparagus & béarnaise

                                          • Add a CakeUSD 8.00

                                            top it with a crab cake!

                                            • Sautéed MushroomsUSD 3.00

                                              • Cognac PeppercornUSD 5.00

                                                • BordelaiseUSD 5.00

                                                  • BéarnaiseUSD 5.00

                                                    • Bleu Cheese EncrustedUSD 5.00

                                                      • Three Grilled ShrimpUSD 12.00

                                                        House Specialties

                                                        • Chicken CarbonaraUSD 29.00

                                                          linguine tossed in a creamy carbonara sauce with bacon & peas

                                                          • Farm Raised Atlantic SalmonUSD 33.00

                                                            grilled, served with a lemon beurre blanc

                                                            • Seafood AlfredoUSD 46.00

                                                              lobster, shrimp and scallops in a rich alfredo sauce over pasta

                                                              • Shrimp ScampiUSD 33.00

                                                                linguine pasta, white wine, garlic butter, broccoli & tomatoes

                                                                • Chicken VesuvioUSD 29.00

                                                                  served with white wine, lemon, mushrooms & garlic

                                                                  • Wild Mushroom RavioliUSD 30.00

                                                                    mushroom stuffed pillows with asparagus & tomatoes sautéed in a basil & garlic butter sauce

                                                                    • French Pork ChopUSD 32.00

                                                                      bone-in center cut with cognac peppercorn sauce

                                                                      • Surf & Turf

                                                                        10oz cold water tail and 10oz center cut filet of beef tenderloin - market price

                                                                        • South African Twin Lobster Tails

                                                                          broiled to perfection & served with drawn butter - market price

                                                                          Sides

                                                                          • Grilled AsparagusUSD 12.00

                                                                            • Creamed SpinachUSD 11.00

                                                                              • Glazed Carrots USD 12.00

                                                                                • Bacon Wrapped AsparagusUSD 14.00

                                                                                  • Seafood Mac & CheeseUSD 17.00

                                                                                    • Parmesan Truffle FriesUSD 13.00

                                                                                      Last updated: 12 August 2024

                                                                                      What 2,245 people are saying

                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                      4.7
                                                                                      4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                      • 4.6Food
                                                                                      • 4.8Service
                                                                                      • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                      • 4.3Value

                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

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                                                                                      • Southern Wisconsin

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                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                      Merrill & Houston's Steak Joint offers a memorable dining experience with its "exceptional food" and "outstanding service." Diners rave about the perfectly cooked steaks and delightful desserts, like crème brûlée. The atmosphere is charming, making it ideal for special occasions. Despite occasional noise and price concerns, it's a "highly recommended" spot for steak lovers.

                                                                                      2,245 Reviews

                                                                                      1. Anthony

                                                                                        Milwaukee

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        The food was amazing and our server was awesome. I would definitely go back. Had a great dinner

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                                                                                      2. Lindsay

                                                                                        Chicago

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        Service was great and food was over priced and not very good. Ordered steak medium and it was burnt and mash potatoes were tasteless.

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                                                                                      3. DENISE

                                                                                        Milwaukee

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on 20 December 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        You never get a bad meal here. The food is amazing. However some things have slipped over the past few years. The host, Hunter,didn't seem to have a clue. He made us wait 20 min. while he seated others who came in after us even though the restaurant was only 15% full, luckily another host came along and seated us. That made for a bad start. The waitress was excellent but the young man who removed plates and filled water glasses kept reaching across us instead of moving to the side of the table. The soda and iced tea was so watered down that it might as well have been water. The steak and salmon were excellent. Cooked perfectly. The potato both mashed and scalloped were tasty and the brownie ice cream sundae was incredible. Our waitress, Allie(sp) was on top of everything. So, no longer a 5 star but still good.

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                                                                                      4. Kim

                                                                                        Indiana

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 20 December 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        We were a group of 4 fun ladies. We were seated in the back room, which was full. It was loud and difficult to enjoy conversation. There were plenty of tables in the main dining room where we could have been spread out . We had some cruddy weather, and I think they were short staffed, so things moved slowly. Our waitress, Gladys, was friendly and personable. They really need to fix the trap in the bathroom, though. It reeks like sewage....has everytime we've been there. Unacceptable for the high end clientele they're serving.

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                                                                                      5. Bonnie

                                                                                        Las Vegas

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        We had a wonderful time. Our steaks were cooked perfectly and the meal was fabulous. Well made cocktails. The banana bread pudding with whiskey caramel sauce was decadent. We celebrated our Anniversary and they gave us a champagne toast and card which was lovely. Our favorite restaurant in the area.
                                                                                        Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on 18 December 2024
                                                                                        Hi Bonnie, It’s great to know that we could make your anniversary celebration special. We truly appreciate you choosing us as your favorite restaurant in the area, and we look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable meals! Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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                                                                                      6. W. Stephen

                                                                                        Chicago

                                                                                        134 reviews

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        134 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 10 December 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                                        Sarah was excellent .Drinks from bar took forever . Acoustics are terrible hard to hear table guests without speaking loud .
                                                                                        Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on 18 December 2024
                                                                                        Hello, Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad Sarah provided excellent service. We apologize for the delay with your drinks and the acoustics, and we’ll certainly take note of your comments. We hope to see you again soon! Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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                                                                                      7. Nancy

                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                        Chicago

                                                                                        63 reviews

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        63 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 9 December 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        The food was good. Our server was nice. The pasta was cooked perfectly.
                                                                                        Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on 18 December 2024
                                                                                        Hi Nancy, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and that your server provided good service. We appreciate your comments and look forward to having you back! Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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                                                                                      8. kara

                                                                                        New Orleans

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Everything was wonderful from the service to the meal. Definitely exceeded our expectations.
                                                                                        Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on 18 December 2024
                                                                                        Hi Kara, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that both the service and meal exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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                                                                                      9. Casey

                                                                                        Milwaukee

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Kenzie took care of us and did a great job.. drinks were great and food was delicious.. service was outstanding! Please tell Kenzie she did a great job.
                                                                                        Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on 18 December 2024
                                                                                        Hi Casey, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad Kenzie provided outstanding service and that you enjoyed the drinks and delicious food. We'll be sure to let her know she did a great job! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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                                                                                      10. Patricia

                                                                                        Chicago

                                                                                        13 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        13 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 5 December 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        We go here for special occasions, birthdays and anniversaries. We have always had great service and the food is top notch.
                                                                                        Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointResponded on 18 December 2024
                                                                                        Hi Patricia, Thank you for celebrating your special occasions with us! We're happy to hear you've enjoyed excellent service and top-notch food. We look forward to making your next visit just as memorable! Cheers, Kaile Kortner Beverage Operations Manager

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                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                      Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 313-0700.

                                                                                      Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint is rated 4.7 stars by 2245 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                      Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                      7:00 pm
                                                                                      Booked 36 times today

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                                                                                      500 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511

                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                      • Cross Street
                                                                                        Located at the corner of Pleasant Ave and Public Ave in Beloit, WI
                                                                                      • Area
                                                                                        Beloit
                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                        Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                        $31 to $50
                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                        Steak, Seafood, Steakhouse
                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                        Smart Casual
                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                        Parking is available in Merrill & Houston"s and the Ironworks Hotel's private lot. There is additional parking in the lots adjacent to both the hotel and restaurant; one lot is located to the south end and the other just north.
                                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                                        Bobby Walker Jr
                                                                                      • Entertainment
                                                                                        Live Music Every Friday and Special Occasions such as Valentine"s Day, New Year's Eve.
                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                        Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                        http://www.merrillandhoustons.com/
                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                        (608) 313-0700
                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                        Your night. Done right. Beloit, Wisconsin's most versatile special event venue.
                                                                                      • Private party contact
                                                                                        Lori Radean: (608) 368-7610

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