Join us at 5 p.m.

Roasted Mushroom, Red Onion Jam, Gruyere Flatbread

Sometimes, you’re looking for a way to try a restaurant without a full evening commitment. We’ve got a great option for you if you’ve always wanted to try Eddie Merlot’s, but weren’t quite sure what we are all about. Come join us in our lounge after work.

Foie Gras Stuffed Wagyu: Ground Wagyu Beef, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Boursin

Every Monday through Friday, Eddie Merlot’s now features appetizers, cocktails, and wine in the lounge for just $5.95 each, as well as a Prime Time Burger menu. In our Fort Wayne and Indianapolis locations, the hours are 5 p.m. to close Monday through Thursday and 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Fridays. In Columbus, Cincinnati and Louisville, our hours for this feature are 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

In addition, live music is part of the fun on Friday and Saturday.

The $5.95 at 5:00 menu items include: flatbreads, meatballs, tuna sliders, artisinal cheeseplate,  and salad. A special menu of cocktails is also available for $5.95, featuring the Paradise Infusion, pineapple-infused vodka marinated for a minimum of 7-10 days to provide a true taste of paradise. If you prefer wine, we have several selections by the glass for $5.95. For just $2.95, you can enjoy a selection of ice cold beer, including Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Sam Adams, Budweiser, Corona, or a local selection.

Napa Valley Burger

If you want something a bit more fulfilling, try one of Eddie’s Prime Time Burgers, offered only in the lounge, most priced at $12.95: Napa Valley, South of the Border, Foie Gras Stuffed Wagyu ($26.95) and others.

If you’d like to look at the full menu, you can find it here (varies by location): http://www.eddiemerlots.com/Menu-and-Wine-List/Menu-142.html

Make a reservation online at EddieMerlots.com, or call the Eddie Merlot’s nearest you: 

• Cincinnati: 10808 Montgomery Rd. at the I-275 interchange, (513) 489-1212
• Columbus: 1570 Polaris Parkway at the I-71 interchange, (614) 433-7307
• Fort Wayne: Jefferson Pointe Shopping Ctr., 1502 Illinois Road South, (260) 459-2222
• Indianapolis: 96th and Keystone, 3645 E. 96th Street, (317) 846-8303
• Louisville: 4th St. and Muhammad Ali Blvd., 455 South Fourth Street, (502) 584-3266

Smoked Salmon, Garlic Aioli, Capers, Chevre Flatbread