
Mesob Restaurant and Bar
The mesob — that woven basket that gives this South End newcomer its name — is the whole point: food meant to be pulled apart by hand, over injera, with everyone leaning in.
Eddie Merlot's is one of the best steakhouse restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.
Let's be honest about what Eddie Merlot's is: a chain steakhouse that started in Fort Wayne, Indiana back in 2001 and now parks a 260-seat dining room in the Seaport with floor-to-ceiling windows and a lounge built for closing deals.
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Eddie Merlot's looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,028 Google reviews.
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Eddie Merlot's is a Steakhouse restaurant located in Boston, Boston. Let's be honest about what Eddie Merlot's is: a chain steakhouse that started in Fort Wayne, Indiana back in 2001 and now parks a 260-seat dining room in the Seaport with floor-to-ceiling windows and a lounge built for closing deals.
Eddie Merlot's is best for date night, cocktail bar, fine dining. Eddie Merlot's looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,028 Google reviews.
Eddie Merlot's is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.4 from 2,028 reviews
Start with Australian Wagyu Ribeye, Filet Mignon, Crab Cakes and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Eddie Merlot's holds a 9.4 Google rating from 2,028 reviews. Eddie Merlot's looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,028 Google reviews.
Eddie Merlot's is located at 505 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Eddie Merlot's is tagged for date night dining. Eddie Merlot's looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,028 Google reviews.
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