Beautiful place. The vibe is just right for a cocktail out with your husband and/ or gal pals. Plant lovers welcome. Jenelle was our tender and she was bubbly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Would definitely go back! read more

Alcove - Left: Fresh Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Smash Right: Shade - Blackberry Tart Ale - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Just stopped in for a drink before dinner. They offer vodka sodas from the MadTree brand which was very refreshing. The inside was very well decorated with plants everywhere. read more

After a somewhat disappointing experience with a waitress last time and communication with the manager after, I came back to Alcove. And let me tell you, it was great. I had already loved the food, but our server was great. We sat in the green room again to see if the service would be similar. This time, we had a server and did not have to go back and forth to the bar to order food. She answered all our questions, checked up on us, and was super attentive. We came during Saturday brunch and got the brunch board , salad, and burger again. The brunch board was SO cute and good. Would've loved the chocolate croissant coming out warm though! The salad was light and tasty. The burger, once again spot on. Cooked perfectly. A huge thanks to the manager of Alcove for reaching out and correcting the mistake that wasn't his fault. It shows a true manager who cares about the business and it's customers. A+, and I will be back! read more

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The ambiance is great! Very nice and well designed. Also, love the live music. Unfortunately, I wish I could say the same about the food. I've been here twice and the food has been very bland. I really wanted to like it but unfortunately that was my experience. read more

Ordered Peach and Quark Salad with Chicken, same with Salmon plus fried mushroom appetizer. Lettuce was wilted and quality of greens was not there- appeared to have been prepared earlier in day. Flavor profile was good - jalapeño vinaigrette enjoyable. Fried Mushrooms total miss - heavily battered and mushrooms were flavorless. Greasy and arugula pesto did not pair AT ALL. read more

Supposedly this is a recommended brunch place as our party decided to reserve a room there for our get together. I highly recommend you to get the private room if you have a party of 8 - very cozy and beautiful. I have to admit, the interior was very classy and sophisticated. Also a plus, if you eat like a bird, this is the best place to get brunch (compared to your typical American breakfast, where there is so much food that you don't know where to start). The portions are small (especially when I looked at my friend's French toast order - I literally thought it was a side and was about to ask her what else she ordered). I got the Biscuits and Goetta Gravy and thought it was ok - taste was not bad, but the presentation looked like I was eating something that I have regurgitated. read more

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We went on a Thursday at 6p, I would have thought it wouldn't be quite as busy as it was, I was wrong. A little confusion upon checking in with the hostess, followed by a long wait for our drinks (so long for the cocktail, that it was eventually comped). Things went a little more smoothly after that. We shared the charcuterie and the smoked trout dip, both really good. I had the cheeseburger, which was really good. Our server was about the friendliest person I've ever encountered. I'm sure we'll be back. read more

My daughter and I went for brunch today to celebrate her birthday. This was my first time, but not hers. Nothing about this place was disappointing. From the front door greeters to the wait staff, everyone was pleasant. The ambiance was such a vibe. Lastly, the food...We both ordered the quiche which came with a salad and potato casserole. We also ordered a side of bacon. Everything was delicious! We will definitely return in the near future. read more

Alcove - Quiche of the day with salad and hashbrown casserole, with an order of bacon on the side. Very good! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Really great Sunday lunch prior to FCC at Alcove by Madtree. At our 4 top by the window we had 2 smash burgers (I had one it was excellent), a goetta sandwich and a fried chicken sandwich. We all said they were solid. Service was prompt and efficient. Great atmosphere with the live plant wall behind the bar. I'll def return. read more

I went with a small group of friends to have a pre-FCC dinner here. We really liked the atmosphere. The plants are so nice and the high ceilings made it feel very open and inviting. Unfortunately, I ordered the fish sandwich and it was terrible. I didn't want to eat the whole bun, but found that when I took the top off, I could not even cut the fish with a fork and knife. The breading was very thick and overcooked, and difficult to even bite through. It was possibly the worst fish sandwich I've ever had. Everybody else seemed happy with their food though. read more

This was so yummy! I had the ginger chicken and it was the perfect amount. The atmosphere is so great here and the food is even better. I did take while for food but we were a large party so I understand. read more

I don't recall a time where I am at the restaurant and writing a review before service concluded but I am doing it now. 5 stars. The service, the attention, the accommodations that were given/made for our group of 4 exceeds the experience we had at the Four Seasons in Atlanta from several years ago. Charcuterie was on point, some dishes had some seasoning issues, but the staff has gone above and beyond. We had the catch of the day, short rib, pork belly. Will definitely revisit. read more

I went to Alcove last night for the first time and loved it!! It is a very cute environment with a lot of plants and indoor and outdoor seating options and bars. We shared a couple small plates and the fish entree and loved all of the food but the portions are a little small. I think this is me and my boyfriends new favorite spot! Great for date nights :) read more

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Gorgeous design, clean, incredibly friendly staff, and delicious cocktails. 100/10 recommend!

This place had its challenges. Had reserved the third seating of the night for New Years Eve party of 10. 9:00 reservation and not seated until 11:30. Fixed menu food was not good. Much of it served cold. There was a steak dish smelled bad and wouldn't touch it. Bread pudding dessert served ice cold. Don't recommend this establishment for dining. Editing this...management did cut our bill substantially that evening to help out. read more

Madtree recently combined and transformed a 19tg century architectural gem on the north, the former Kaze OTR on the south, and an open space in the middle to make a dining experience as delicious as it is beautiful. The tofu entree was well accompanied (and vegan), although it would have benefited my marinating before cooking the tofu. We also had the catch of the day, which was exquisitely prepared. Great for al fresco in nice weather. read more

Alcove - Picked board (100% vegan/100% delicious) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I think the experience you have at Alcove depends entirely on what you're looking for. Atmosphere is fantastic, location is good and central and the beer is madtree, so delicious! I went for brunch within their first week or two and was very unimpressed by the food- I got the fried chicken sliders and there was no seasoning on it, but worse, the heat in the fryer must have been too low, so the skin on the chicken was soft and chewy rather than crispy. This meant they came out an unappetizing light tan color. The biscuits they came on were standard and I enjoyed the charcuterie. I hope they were just working out the kinks? I'd try again, just because it's really a beautiful space, but maybe it's just better for happy hour? I certainly wouldn't take my parents or any in town guest here for more than a drink! But that being said, gorgeous spot for a good beer!!! read more

Love the space & menu! It will definitely be the place to be in the summer. Small portions for brunch so I suggest to get multiple dishes to share. Everything tasted delicious! read more

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We came in for dinner with our family with what we thought was a 6pm reservation. There was some kind of mix up and the reservation wasn't in your system. Luckily for us the hostess whose name was Emma was able to get us a table. She was very professional and handled the problem with grace. She saved our evening and we ended up having a great dinner. Thanks Alcove and Emma. We will definitely be returning. read more

This was our first time and the food was great. But Missy was AWESOME!!!! She was so funny and sweet! We're coming back for her and the vibes! read more

It's just OK. It's disappointing. The cocktails are not good. There is no craft cocktail culture here. The restaurant only stocks big producer, bog standard spirits like Tanqueray Gin. No local spirits, like New Riff Wild Gin. It's hard to believe The Alcove would not pay more attention to the highest margin sector of their business. The food is unexciting. It's quite surprising that local produce is not the focus. One would imagine that the charcuterie platters would be all about the tri-state area. One would be wrong. I put together better charcuterie selections by strolling a few blocks up the street into Findlay Market and consulting with the local purveyors of cheeses and meats and accoutrements. I am not a value for money diner. I don't think about price. But The Alcove forced me to reflect upon the fact that it costs four times as much to eat at The Alcove than it does to eat at The Eagle; and The Eagle is, indisputably, a much richer culinary experience. If you enjoy Madtree beer, stop at the bar and have a pint. Otherwise... there are so many, many better choices just steps away. read more

Made reservations for 7:30 and did not get a table until 8:15. We were able to get drinks at the bar and once we were sat down, service was very good and on top of it. Food and drinks came out very quickly. 10/10 butter on the bread plate. The tofu banh mi was not as flavorful as I wanted it to be and it was a little salty for me. read more

Excellent service and food quality. Atmosphere was truly eco-friendly with garden influence. Coming back soon

Cute place with outdoor seating. Service was efficient and friendly. Portions were perfect and food arrived warm.

We snagged reservations for Tuesday on their opening what an absolutely delightful and delicious evening. The staff was wonderful. The food was amazing. What a wonderful vibe. The greenery is beautiful. We started with some cocktails and shared the fried cauliflower, wagyu meatballs, the pimento cheese stuffed red potatoes and the Fried tofu entree, which literally was one of the best vegetarian meals I have had in the city. We also ordered the seasonal fruit crisp which was the perfect ending. We will be back. Another favorite for sure. You won't be disappointed. read more

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New place on Vine St that is Madtree's place downtown. Excellent food. Loved their chicken sliders and the pickled mustard seeds on their charcuterie board. The place is lively and they offer several dining spots in the old 1873 building. Parking next door and also about a block south at the Mercer. Stop in and see Candace as she'll and the rest of the staff will take great care of you. read more

Cute Place with Vegan Options! I was excited to learn last night that they will sub tofu as the protein for any of their platings. I got the Fresh Catch plating with tofu. Also, a cute place with lots of plants and good drinks. I enjoyed the Strawberry Guava seltzer. read more

Alcove - Crispy Tofu on the Fresh Catch plating. Totally vegan. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Went to dinner with the wifey for date night Saturday night to escape the ire of our almost 3 year old toddler. We split the meatballs, breadboard, short rib risotto, and chicken sliders with fries. We each had a cocktail. The cocktails were tasty. Food came out cold (tasted like it had been sitting at the window for 10-15 mins), which I guess happens from time to time, but nevertheless it was underwhelming. The risotto was gluey and just...not good. My NYC Italian roots know how risotto should taste. This one was just poorly executed IMHO. Maybe it was an off night. It can happen...Even on a Saturday night, I guess. The real kicker though was that when we got home, my wife threw up 4x and was still nauseous 24h later. Pretty sure she was poisoned last night... I myself was feeling ill shortly after but never vomited. The atmosphere is charming. I'll give them that. Otherwise, no plans to return to a place that potentially gave us food poisoning ‍ read more

Great bathrooms but otherwise pretty generic atmosphere. Once inside, you could be in a nice Applebees. With better beer.

Amazing service, nice ambiance, and even better food. Food came out fast and drink refills left and right!

Alcove is such a great place! We've been before and stopped by this afternoon to check out the new menu. Hubby had the cod sandwich and I had the fried chicken sandwich. Both were great! We also split an order of the Mac and Cheese and omg yummy. We also tried out some new drinks including the pear martini, scratch mule, and spiced manhattan. All three were great and the manhattan was our favorite. It was super busy prior to the FC game but we got a spot on the patio with no waiting. Our server was Anna today and she was fantastic as well. read more

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Enjoyed this place as it has a great ambiance inside as well as live music for Sunday brunch. Food was decent although I wasn't backflipping. It was good but the inside of the restaurant was better. read more

This is not your standard brewery based restaurant. The food is excellent and the service is top notch. The natural growth wall behind the main bar, and other plants placed around the restaurant give a nice ambiance to the whole place. read more

I'll hit you with the " but / however " at the very start ! This place is LOUD , the wait staff could have been telling me a million great things , I only saw her mouth moving...... Now, the cocktails were unique and tasty , appetizer's were plentiful and great mix of options. At our table we choose the charcuterie board and for dinner the smash burgers and the very tasty ribeye. This ribeye had great flavor and was topped with absolute yum ! Definitely worth a trip ! read more

Great environment and atmosphere! Had Salmon Cakes which didn't disappoint! I will say I'm a bit over this menu...just a little bare and small. I appreciate the small plates and farm to table, it something is just missing! Can't put my finger on it. read more

Alcove - Had another meal at Alcove! Went with the salmon cakes and they did not disappoint! Highly recommend this delicious item! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

First off this place is vibrant, big, a tad loud but overall pretty awesome place. We had a reservation so there was no wait. Our waiter was nice and knowledgeable. Overall the food was very good. Everyone enjoyed what they had! I will warn you, the appetizers are "small bites". Do not order one expecting to have a few of them and share with your table. We had the potato skins (delicious) and the Thai chicken (also delicious). But I will tell you, the potato skins were red potatoes, which the menu does state . I was expecting TGI Fridays potato skins. The Thai chicken was fantastic as well, very tender. For dinner we had the Pork Shank, Chicken Sliders and Beet Salad. Seriously, everything was good. We will be back! read more

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Came tonight with a large group for a birthday. Ambiance = great. Perfect venue for a large group! Service = great! Waiter, host, etc were all knowledgeable and friendly. Drinks = ok, maybe I just didn't get the right one for me. Food = poor :( I got the Caesar with salmon. I assumed it would be a grilled/baked salmon like any other I've ever eaten at a restaurant. But it was fried? And it did not indicate that on the menu. It was really gross unfortunately and I could not finish more than two bites. I'm really sorry to say that. But you should not fry your salmon :( I honestly can't stop thinking about it. Hopefully you can act on this feedback! read more

Absolutely loooved it here!! 10/10.. and the steak frites were delicious!! Only thing I wish was that menu had more options but Definitely can't wait to go back! read more

Just left the 1p Drag Brunch that was ran incredibly!! The show was sooo fun!!! We were a group of 9 , 3 of us has seen many drag shows. This one for a Sunday afternoon of fun was amazingly fun!! Food and service Spot on !!! The guy bartender in the green house with the pony tail was the biggest JERK of all time of Cincinnati!! He was terrible!!! We want to bring a group in August, now shopping other venues to avoid that terrible bartender!!! Will never ever advise anyone to visit Alcove because of him. RUDE!! We tip and advocate all the places we visit on social media. He was with out a doubt the worst in a long time. Other Drag Shows. Other establishments... my advice!!! read more

This place was stupendous. The building is a redone establishment of the former "boss" of Cincinnati in the 1870s. They were short staffed the day we came in but the servers were on it. Great service despite the lack of staff. The food was to die for. We had a trout spread which was more delightful than it sounds. The chicken sliders were moist and flavorful. There was a carrot dish with a sour cream type side that was tantalizing and unique. I had the regular garden salad which had little pepitas in it to give it a lovely crunch. And the beers...so many tasty local beers. The 1873 lager was my go to. I highly recommend stopping in! read more