Elegant and upscale Eddie Merlot's is a great place to go for date night or stop by the bar and grab a drink and some appetizers. We visited the restaurant in the evening and everyone was fairly dressed up creating a formal atmosphere where people were laughing and having a great time. We sat on the outdoor patio that had an amazing view of rock formations and the beautiful Arizona landscape. They had heaters mounted on the ceiling to keep you warm when the sun went down. Our group decided to just order appetizers this visit and they have an extensive selection to choose from. Many times when you order appetizers they are pre-made and tend to be greasy or salty but not here. The spinach and artichoke dip was creamy but not too rich and it came with house made pita chips. The tempura green beans and home made potatoes chips were a slam dunk but my favorite out of all of them was the calamari. They had three dipping sauces for you to create just the right mix of sweet and spice. They have a house made bread that is served with dinner that was amazing as well. The restaurant had a very talented Sommelier Jimmy that helped choose just the right wine to bring out the best of the food to further enhance the experience. They do have a separate menu for the bar area with additional appetizers and finger food if you are just looking for a place to hang out and not commit to the full restaurant experience. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal and an amazing atmosphere.