Private Dining in Indianapolis, IN
Plan Your Indianapolis Private Dining Event with Eddie Merlot’s
Looking for a memorable spot for your next private event in Indianapolis? Whether you’re planning a business meeting, social gathering, or intimate celebration, Eddie Merlot’s private dining spaces offer a unique dining experience that will make your event unforgettable.
Why Eddie Merlot’s is the Perfect Choice for Private Dining
At Eddie Merlot’s, we take pride in offering premier private dining spaces tailored to your event’s needs. Our private dining rooms cater to small and large groups while providing an inviting ambiance with impeccable service and incredible food.
The Merlot Room, our largest, seats up to 75 guests for dinner or 90 for a reception. It’s perfect for business meetings or presentations. If you’re looking for something more intimate, the Chardonnay Room seats 30, making it ideal for intimate dinners or board meetings. Finally, the Cabernet Room provides an indoor-outdoor experience, with sliding doors that open to the patio, seating 48 guests for dinner or 60 for a reception. You can also enjoy three flat-screen TVs for entertainment or presentations.
For groups larger than 65 people, The Main Dining Room offers a vibrant, art-filled space with natural light and can be reserved for private events. Flexible setup options include classroom, rounds, crescents, or a mix of styles to suit your event needs. It can accommodate up to a 200-person reception, or 150 people for a seated dinner.
A Prime Location in the Heart of Indianapolis
Located between Driftwood Hills and Keystone at the Crossing in North Indianapolis, Eddie Merlot’s is just a short drive from some of Indy’s top landmarks like Gainbridge Fieldhouse. We’re easily accessible for guests in all parts of Indianapolis and provide proximity to the vibrant downtown scene.
A Dining Experience Like No Other
Our menus feature everything from melt-in-your-mouth steaks to fresh seafood. Whether it’s lunch, dinner, or a reception, our executive chef ensures every dish delights. As the host, you can select a spread of our gourmet appetizers, entrees, and sides from one of our four private dining menus. And yes, our beverage package offers an impressive wine list to pair with your meal, too!
Contact Information
Executive Chef: Charles Lyles
Sales & Events Manager: Kelly Rowley (317) 490-7368
Indianapolis Private Dining Rooms
Merlot Room
The Merlot Room features a large gas fireplace and natural light from windows spanning the length of one wall. Our most popular private dining room, the carpeting and wooden accents provide an incredibly quiet environment for presentations or special events. Multiple set up options are available including but not limited to board room style, rounds, crescents or U-shape.
Capacity:
75 seated dinner, 65 seated with presentation, 90 reception
Dimensions:
25 ft. x 41 ft.
Chardonnay Room
The Chardonnay Room is a more intimate space and is perfect for small group presentations, board dinners or smaller social events such as graduation or birthday celebrations.
Capacity:
30 seated dinner, 24 seated with presentation, 30 reception
Dimensions:
18 ft. x 23 ft.
Cabernet Room
The Cabernet Room features a private patio with seating for 20 people (weather permitting). The room also features a gas fireplace and natural light from the windows on three sides. Perfect for presentations, the room includes four 29 inch flat screen TV’s accessed through a single VGA port. Set up options in this room include but are not limited to board room style, rounds or crescents.
Capacity:
48 seated dinner, 40 seated with presentation, 60 reception
Dimensions:
16 ft. x 55 ft.
Intimate/Semi-Private Area
The semi-private area is a perfect area for hosting groups who want the feeling of the main dining room but want some privacy. Accommodating groups of up to 25 people, the space is best set with a long table.
Capacity:
25 seated dinner, 25 reception
Dimensions:
10 ft. x 24 ft.
Main Dining Room
The Main Dining Room is also available for private events. Featuring bold, custom art pieces, natural light and a warm color palette, the main dining creates a perfect atmosphere for group sizes of more than 65 people. Set up options include classroom style (pictured), rounds, crescents or a combination of styles.
Capacity:
150 seated dinner, 135 seated with presentation, 200 reception