Sweet Eats with Sweet Lenny

This week on Sweet Eats with Sweet Lenny, we’re heading to one of the Stateline’s favorite dining experiences: Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint in Beloit.

From hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood to incredible cocktails and that classic upscale atmosphere, Merrill & Houston’s is the kind of place that turns dinner into a night out.

Whether it’s date night, a celebration, or just craving an amazing meal, this Beloit favorite always delivers.

And this week, Sweet Lenny and 97ZOK are giving one lucky listener a fifty-dollar gift card to Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint so you can experience it for yourself.

That's this week's Sweet Eats with Sweet Lenny on 97ZOK, where great food, live music, and summer fun all come together at Merrill & Houston's Steak Joint in Beloit!

Sweet Eats with Sweet Lenny is serving up a $50 Geronimo Hospitality Group gift card to one lucky listener. Enjoy it at Merrill & Houston's Steak Joint or any Geronimo Hospitality Group restaurant in Beloit, Wisconsin, and beyond. Enter now.

Listen on the air, then sign up right here for your shot to win.

Where You Can Use the Gift Card

Your $50 gift card is valid at all participating Geronimo Hospitality Group restaurants, including:

Bessie’s Diner
Lucy’s #7 Burger Bar
Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint
Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian
Truk’t Tacos
Henry Dorrbaker’s Pub & Play

The featured restaurant changes weekly, so the move is simple. Listen often. Enter often. Eat often.

Last Week's Sweet Eats

If you’re craving a real-deal lunch, Lucy’s delivers—juicy, stacked burgers, bacon-loaded favorites, melty cheese, crispy chicken sandwiches, and hand-cut fries that are worth the trip all on their own.

It’s the kind of place where every bite hits, whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or kicking back for a laid-back meal.

And with the Beloit Farmers Market back on Saturdays, it’s the perfect excuse to make a day of it—walk the market in the morning, then head over to Lucy’s for lunch.

But don’t wait for the weekend—Lucy’s Burger Bar is serving it up all week long.

Previous Sweet Eats

Grab your friends and head to the riverfront patio for Rock the River, a live music series happening Saturday nights all summer long.

Or check out Market & Music on select Thursday evenings, featuring local makers, cold drinks, live music, and plenty of good vibes. Then keep the fun rolling with duckpin bowling, mini golf, vintage arcade games, craft cocktails, and delicious pub fare.

Whether you're looking for a date night, a night out with friends, or a new summer tradition, Henry Dorrbaker's is the place to be.

Start thinking about Father's Day weekend, treat Dad — and the whole family — to a sky-high Father’s Day celebration at the Annual Fly-In or Drive-In Pancake Breakfast Saturday, June 20th, and Sunday, June 21st !

Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, potatoes, fresh fruit, coffee, milk, and orange juice while taking in unique display planes right next to the runway.

There’s fun for everyone with vintage cars, balloon art, face painting, aviation-themed crafts, and plenty of family activities throughout the day.

It’s the perfect way to kick off Father’s Day weekend and make some unforgettable memories together.

More Sweet Eats

Their menu is packed with delicious favorites and seasonal flavors, the perfect way to celebrate with family or friends. From fresh classics to sweet treats worth saving room for, Velvet Buffalo brings the flavor and the atmosphere for any occasion worth savoring.

After the meal? Head upstairs to The Rooftop at Hotel Goodwin for a cocktail and some incredible views of downtown Beloit.

If you’re craving bold, globally inspired street tacos with a creative twist, Truk’t delivers. Located in downtown Beloit, this lively taco and tequila spot serves handmade corn tortilla tacos like pork al pastor, Korean BBQ, shrimp curry, and surf & turf, alongside craveable sides and inventive cocktails.