Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint

4.6

2259 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steak

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2 people

Jan 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

French Onion Soup$8.00
baked with provolone & house croutons
Shrimp de Jonghe$15.00
baked in garlic butter & bread crumbs
Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes$13.00
a coastal delight
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms$13.00
baked in our seasoned sherry butter
Bruschetta$12.00
warm flat bread, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil & mozzarella
Coconut Shrimp$15.00
fried & served with strawberry colada dipping sauce
Siciliano Steak Bites$14.00
Italian breaded strips of rib eye served with a sriracha aioli
Feta & Artichoke$15.00
Creamy blend of feta, artichoke, & spinach, served with fried pita points
Fried Calamari Rings$17.00
fried to perfection & served with marinara sauce
Oysters Rockefeller$19.00
house baked with parmesan, spinach and bacon

Signature Cuts

The Ironworks$52.00
house cut rib eye with "the works" topping - 14oz
Center Cut Tenderloin Filet$50.00
most tender of all the cuts - 8oz
New York Strip$47.00
full of flavor & neatly trimmed - 14oz
Rib Eye$48.00
most juicy, most flavorful, most marbled and most popular - 18oz
Porterhouse$54.00
the king of steaks & the steak of kings - 22oz

Smaller Cuts

The Manhattan Steak$36.00
a little New York - 7oz
Top Sirloin$32.00
most flavorful of the sirloin cuts - 8oz
Petite Filet of Beef$41.00
your classic center cut filet - 6oz

Add-Ons

The Works$16.00
shrimp, scallop & lobster meat blended with buttery breadcrumbs
Oscar Style$10.00
crab, asparagus & béarnaise
Add a Cake$8.00
top it with a crab cake!
Sautéed Mushrooms$3.00
Cognac Peppercorn$5.00
Bordelaise$5.00
Béarnaise$5.00
Bleu Cheese Encrusted$5.00
Three Grilled Shrimp$12.00

House Specialties

Chicken Carbonara$29.00
linguine tossed in a creamy carbonara sauce with bacon & peas
Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon$33.00
grilled, served with a lemon beurre blanc
Seafood Alfredo$46.00
lobster, shrimp and scallops in a rich alfredo sauce over pasta
Shrimp Scampi$33.00
linguine pasta, white wine, garlic butter, broccoli & tomatoes
Chicken Vesuvio$29.00
served with white wine, lemon, mushrooms & garlic
Wild Mushroom Ravioli$30.00
mushroom stuffed pillows with asparagus & tomatoes sautéed in a basil & garlic butter sauce
French Pork Chop$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 Asparagus$12.00
Creamed Spinach$11.00
Glazed Carrots $12.00
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus$14.00
Seafood Mac & Cheese$17.00
Parmesan Truffle Fries$13.00

What 2,259 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Merrill & Houston's Steak Joint is praised for its "great food" and "exceptional service," making it a favorite for special occasions like anniversaries. Guests frequently highlight the "perfectly cooked steaks" and varied menu, with standout dishes like the "BEST chicken carbonara." The atmosphere is welcoming, promising a "wonderful dining experience."

2,259 Reviews

D
Denise
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our waitress was great and our food was great but the overall experience was not so great because our table was right by the kitchen which had a very active and loud swinging double door. For the price no one should have to sit and that at that table. We didn’t complain because we didn’t want our guest to be uncomfortable but it was almost intolerable to have the kitchen at your table. We have been there before and had a great experience but this time it wasn’t. A smaller table for two in that location would be able to be tucked into the corner but a table for 5 was not acceptable for the location.
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Latrica
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food as atmosphere. The waiters were very tentative.
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Madison
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Aaron was exceptional! My apologies if we were laughing too much. It was the perfect night and everything was right on the money. The drinks were refreshing and light, and the food was great. We got the feta and artichoke which was SO creamy and delicious. For entrees we got a tenderloin, the shrimp scampi, and the chicken Carbonara. BEST chicken carbonara I have ever had. The desserts are HUGE but so good. We got the hot fudge sundae and the tuxedo bombe which were both terrific. Can't wait to go back again!
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Mark
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was very helpful and efficient. The food was cooked to our expectations! Everything was delicious hot and good timing.
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Christopher
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our second visit. We really enjoy coming here as a family. We had a filet, sirloin, ribeye enjoyed all of it cooked to perfection great soups great sides can’t say enough of how much we love this place.
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Monica
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved every minute of it, we will return for valentines Day.
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Kurt
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience and will go back again. We had a great service and the food was amazing. Great time with my date and great place to celebrate the new year .
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jill
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Ordered a filet to be cooked well done, but got medium well at best after waiting about 40 minutes. Then waited another 15 minutes to get my correctly cooked steak (they put my original piece of meat back in the oven) from the kitchen. In the meantime, my significant other tried to eat slowly, so his food got cold and he was done eating before I received my meal for the second time. We had been looking forward to a nice New Year's Eve dinner, but it didn't turn out that way. They did comp. us some money off of the bill, but that doesn't make up for the disappointment of the dining experience.
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Michael
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. A little pricey but well worth it.
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Alan
Milwaukee
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I was not like the other times we have gone. They sat us in the ballroom area that was very bright. They did not seat us in the main dining room with other people even though they had empty tables. Felt left out. The food was good but not as good as usual. The steak use to be great tonight it was just okay.
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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 4.6 stars by 2259 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint

500 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511

Additional information

Cross street
Located at the corner of Pleasant Ave and Public Ave in Beloit, WI
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, 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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Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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New York Strip

Porterhouse

Top Sirloin

Starters

French Onion Soup$8.00

Shrimp de Jonghe$15.00

Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes$13.00

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms$13.00

Bruschetta$12.00

Coconut Shrimp$15.00

Siciliano Steak Bites$14.00

Feta & Artichoke$15.00

Fried Calamari Rings$17.00

Oysters Rockefeller$19.00

Signature Cuts

The Ironworks$52.00

Center Cut Tenderloin Filet$50.00

New York Strip$47.00

Rib Eye$48.00

Porterhouse$54.00

Smaller Cuts

The Manhattan Steak$36.00

Top Sirloin$32.00

Petite Filet of Beef$41.00

Add-Ons

The Works$16.00

Oscar Style$10.00

Add a Cake$8.00

Sautéed Mushrooms$3.00

Cognac Peppercorn$5.00

Bordelaise$5.00

Béarnaise$5.00

Bleu Cheese Encrusted$5.00

Three Grilled Shrimp$12.00

House Specialties

Chicken Carbonara$29.00

Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon$33.00

Seafood Alfredo$46.00

Shrimp Scampi$33.00

Chicken Vesuvio$29.00

Wild Mushroom Ravioli$30.00

French Pork Chop$32.00

Surf & Turf

South African Twin Lobster Tails

Sides

Grilled Asparagus$12.00

Creamed Spinach$11.00

Glazed Carrots $12.00

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus$14.00

Seafood Mac & Cheese$17.00

Parmesan Truffle Fries$13.00

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Additional information

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