Merrill & Houston's Steak Joint

500 Pleasant St, Beloit
(608) 313-0700

Recent Reviews

Tom R.

Great food and service. Tasty steaks and appetizers. I had a wonderful experience and can't wait until I make my way back to Beloit

Jill Adams

Beautiful experience and awesome food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matt Murphy

Overall a good dinner. Steak was very good, but the appetizers and sides were just OK. Seating was OK on the porch, but I would have preferred inside on a hot day.So, I have been back now three times. I think there are better choices in the area.Parking: Limited

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Darcy Siefert

I have been to this resteraunt twice. Easter 2024, and April 2024. The Easter buffett was about $70 per person. For this, I expected way more variety than what was presented. The carving table had lamb, prime rib and what looked like rolled turkey breast. I only had the prime rib, which was good, not nothing spectacular. There was a pasta bar, which was nice, though there was an open window cooling hot things pretty rapidly. Fresh Fruit was really nice, other wise, this was very ordinary and disappointing for the price and reputation.Last night, we were celebrating a wedding anniversary. We ordered stuffed mushroom appetizer, he enjoyed, all i could taste was red peppers, so one bite was enough for me. He ordered lobster bisque, which was really good. Each of us ordered steak, med rare Both of us got steak, well done. The waitress explained another table ordered steaks that were very undercooked and the chef was trying to be diligent. We were offered new steaks, but we had already waited nearly an hour for our entree, so, we did not want to wait longer. The manager also spoke with us and was apologetic. Our meal was discounted about 25 percent, which was a decent solution. One of the things we each noticed was sautéed mushrooms under the steak. Lovely touch, but they were canned mushrooms! For the price we paid and quality we expected, the resteraunt missed the mark completely.Bar has great cocktails and we did enjoy the drinks. Chocolate Works martini is highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Jay Dilla

Ordered take-out and left a generous tip. Got home, only to realize they didn't include my lobster bisque that I paid an upcharge for. Called and was told, "oh, sorry". When I returned to pick it up, all I got was a "thank you for coming back". I feel that I should have been compensated with something extra, since I was inconvenienced due to someone's incompetence. If I wanted things missing on my order I would have went to McDonald's and paid alot less. Probably won't be returning.

Food: 5

Service: 2

Miguel Foodie

Most amazing steak I have ever had. Reservation is required unless you sit at the bar

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, French Onion Soup, Chicken Carbonara

Ken Lindberg

Tried to do their "second to none" Easter brunch. Had reservations, waited a half hour and still had a couple groups in front of us. Never got seated. I knew it would be busy, but come on. Obviously, way overbooked, never again.

Service: 1

Sarah Johnson

Very good filet, very tender.

Amy Rickels

Waitress wasn't rude but wasn't friendly is the best way I can describe the service. Refills were extremely slow for a place this expensive. The dinner rolls and stuffed mushrooms are amazing. Soup and salad was good. I had the 22oz cowboy medium rare and my wife had the petite fillet medium well. The cowboy was tender and at first I thought it was great. As I got closer to the bone it started to taste rancid. I honestly picked it up and my wife could faintly smell it as well. Her fillet was good and tender. This will probably be our last time at this place because unfortunately it's always been hit or miss with us.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Erin W.

The food, service and atmosphere all deserve 5 stars. The bruschetta was ok but not what I'm used to. I like more basil, salt and pepper, and maybe some balsamic but it was super fresh. Steaks, drinks, French onion soup were all fantastic. Definitely recommend the steak bites app.

Kelly R.

Love order a variety of appetizers carryout. Then we share and get to try several foods. Hostess etc always smiling and pleasant. Nice warm atmosphere.

jeff Hanson

My wife and me went here to celebrate our anniversary and had many " Happy Anniversary" from the staff. The food was great and the atmosphere was nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Fabulous Creme Brulee, French Onion Soup

G&G Rooter

Steaks weren’t cooked to order, but the service was great! Will be going back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

K. D. M. TOP COP 72 (Fruit Bat)

First off, this place is awesome. From the atmosphere to the menu selections (steaks) was fantastic. With reservations, there was a slight delay in being seated, which is fine because as you walk in, you are greeted grand bar. After a few cocktails, we were escorted to our seats and given the menus. I ordered the porterhouse steak and she ordered the mushroom ravioli. Our food arrived and we began to enjoy our meals. I hate to say this but my steak tasted like a pure salt pelt. I am not a big complainer but I informed the waitress of this and she offered to have it remade, but again I am not a big complainer. So we continued on with our evening. The wait staff was very attentive and ready to remove anything that was finished on our table. It was great. For dessert we had their famous Creme Brule which was awesome, minus the various berries in it. I'd prefer zero berries at all. Overall this particular dinning experience was a solid ???? The one downside is it is not a place for a romantic date. It's very loud, to the point that we could have a decent conversation among ourselves. Some sound deading material in the ceiling or on the walls would help out tremendously.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Fabulous Creme Brulee, Spring Mix Salad

Roylene Blankenhorn

There were five of us, and we all had a different meal. All were delicious. Free champagne for an engagement and a free dessert for a birthday. Our service was wonderful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Merrill & Houston's Steak Joint

500 Pleasant St, Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 313-0700