Came here during restaurant week just to try the restaurant and can say I will be back!…read more I ordered the Ceaser salad with the short rib empanada and short rib gnocchi. The Ceaser salad was the best Ceaser salad I ever had! The short rib empanada and the gnocchi was good as well but the gnocchi was covered in scallions. That wasn't stated on the menu or by our server when I asked if onions were in the dish, so unfortunately I did have to send that back and have it remade then ate the rest once I got back home. I also tried the Black Angus NY and it melt in my mouth like butter. They were busy and it did take a while for the food to come out but the wait was worth it.

Wow! What a way to spend our 1 year wedding anniversary! I loved this place…read more It has been a few months since eating here but I still find myself thinking about it. Our next trip to Cincinnati; It will be extremely difficult to stay away from here. We spent the day in Newport and around Cincinnati and wanted somewhere nice for the occasion. I was iffy on this place at first... you can throw a rock all over America and hit a place with 'Barrel' in the name these days. The Yelp reviews swing both ways here but I'm here to tell you my take... because it swings so far towards the 5 stars that it's very much a 6 or 7 star place(maybe more). We gauged our arrival time based on other activities that day. We wanted ample time at the nearby Lego exhibit so when we arrived there, we made a reservation for 4:30-5. Eating early and making our way back to Louisville was a great idea. The entire time we were there, no one else came in so we had the entire place to ourselves(It was a Friday). The atmosphere is homey but during busy times, I could see it being noisy. The booths could easily fit 6 people comfortably... probably 8 in some cases depending on how wide some of you are. Special Note: This place highlights The Parrillada Experience for Two on their menu and we wanted it! We didn't order it because at a price tag of 130-and pictures online, we didn't want it to be a failed outing. After our first trip, The Parrillada Exp will be on the agenda next time. It's a mixture of different steaks, sausages, shrimp, sides, and salads. Definitely worth the cost. On to the food: Sausage App - Argentine Chorizo. Farmhouse Sausage. Grilled Ciabatta. Hearts of Palm. Green/Red chimichurri. Pepper Relish. I don't like ordering this type of dish when I go places because you never know if it's going to be delicious or very bad. It ended up being super delicious. We couldn't make up our mind which sauce we liked the best and which meat we liked the best. App PERFECTION! Land and Sea - This is what my wife went with. Asada Skirt Steak. Jumbo Shrimp. Asparagus. Red chimichurri butter. I had bites of the shrimp and it was good. I had to save room for my dish. Wagyu Denver Cut - I went back and forth. Lobster ravioli being on the menu almost made my decision instant but I was going back and forth between ravioli, steak, and a few other things. I asked the server which he recommended of the 4 Chef's cuts. He recommended two... one of which was the Wagyu so I went with it. I wasn't disappointed AT ALL. He mentioned that the Wagyu Denver Cut was a new addition to the menu... I'm not sure but you could definitely tell it was cooked, arranged, and presented with care. I savored every angle of every bite. We also ordered a side of brussels because of course! Originally we were going to dessert somewhere else but went ahead and ordered the Hazelnut Vanilla Creme Brulee here. Perfect ending to the meal. This brulee was light and had the right amount of crunch. It was also larger than expected. We had no complaints with this place. Easily one of the better restaurants I've had in Cincinnati. If you're doubting visiting this place, take the dive! Other notes: They have beer and a small cocktail variety but they primarily seem focused on wine(plenty of options to choose from).

Corey was fantastic! Unbelievable service and food. Best place in Cincinnati. Had the filet,…read moretruffle fries, eggplant parm and butter cake.

Been wanting to try Losanti for years, I'm so glad I finally did! We will 100% be back! Our server…read moreChris was amazing, service was impeccable. He gave great recommendations and was super knowledgeable. I'm a bartender at a similar restaurant in town, and all the little details about service that I feel like go unnoticed by most guests were executed perfectly. Give that man a raise! Ambiance: we had reservations for the patio and I was a little worried the heat would be too much but they have a bunch of ceiling fans, and it's pretty well shaded. The plants were gorgeous! Food: you can't go wrong with anything on this menu. Every single dish was delicious. The highlights for me were probably the truffle spaghetti and focaccia!

Fabulous dinner with Kevin and AK in the Legacy Room!! Highly recommend downtown Jeff Ruby's ,…read moreGreat spot to celebrate our 40th Anniversary ( Ruby)

Great. I have been going there for over 25 years. The last visit was the very best. Food and wine…read morewere perfect. The waitress made the meal. We seat in the bar area and enjoyed the music.

Ethan was very welll dressed and presented himself as a very experienced, chiseled veteran server…read more His assistant Cynthia was very helpful with an abundance of knowledge about the menu when asked. The whole team crushed it and the ambiance of the restaurant was very appealing. The managers Brandon and Rylee were very present and helped throughout the experience. 10 stars!!!

10/10 every time I've been here. They never miss…read more While I did wish they served the Wagyu meatball here, it's nothing that would stop us from coming back. Service has always been top notch on each visit.

Had an unforgettable dinner at Sotto! Cozy, intimate, and warm atmosphere paired with world-class…read morefood. Every single plate brought out was a hit. The staff is super knowledgeable about wine pairings and ingredients. Perfect spot for date nights, celebration dinners, or taking family out for something special. 10/10 experience!

We decided to try this restaurant because it advertised home made pastas. We were not…read moredisappointed!! From the bar, my GF had an espresso martini and I enjoyed a Zombie Dust IPA. We both thoroughly enjoyed our pasta dishes, tagliatelle con porcini and piccola Misti. We shared the asparagus and also the charcuterie board as a starter. Our Server, Sophie C, and the supporting staff were excellent The place was a bit dark for us. But we are an older couple but overall we loved it.

Was in tonight to have dinner before the Reds game and was seated in main dining room. Our server…read morewas Roni she was very knowlegable and super attentive. We started with the cheese sticks which Roni suggested and they were amazing. Went on to order one blinkers strip steak and ribeye both cooked to perfection also suggested. We will be back to see Roni she made us feel welcome and made our experience great ....

Wow. I thought that my last visit to Blinkers was the best steak I've ever ate…read more Well I was wrong. Today I got the In Bone Ribeye and it was the best steak I have ever tasted in my life. Possibly the best " thing" I have eaten in my life. I have been to all of the steakhouses in greater cincinnati and Blinkers is hands down the best. They are rated the number one steak place in NKY since 2013. Blinkers is just so much better than the rest. Period. Thier mashed potatoes were mouth watering. How is it that mashed potatoes are that good. I can't wrap my head around that. Man they are so good. The ranch dressing is one of the best I've had also. Excellent service and an all around nice place. Oh you can believe I will be back. Try Blinkers I can promise you will not be disappointed.

Alara is a fairly new steakhouse in the Cincinnati area. What stood out to us was the outstanding…read moreservice we received. We were greeted upon entering my the host and manager Seated immediately at a pristine table. Our waitress, Devon explained several items on the menu and made recommendations based on customer likes. We started with the focaccia bread. Lightly toasted. With our choice of herb butter or olive oil. Perfect, we ate every bite. Then we had the beet salad Red & Golden beets thinly sliced with fresh herbs and goat cheese. A lot of thought went into making this dish perfect thank you chef My lady ordered the filet and I had the 14oz Choice Strip Steak. Both incredibly tender and served with a variety of sauces. Bone broth, chimichurri, and herb butter. All the sauces were fabulous with me, preferring the bone broth. Our side dish of roasted herbs brussels sprouts, and cauliflower in balsamic glaze, very tasty. We did the big finish with a large slice of delicious carrot cake. The host and the manager Mark came by and checked out on us to make sure everything was perfect, our server Devon made sure everything was perfect & treated us like royalty. Definitely a five star experience

Phenomenal experience this time around; I went by myself - I made a reservation expecting to be…read moreseated at the bar however the host informed me I would be kept company at the chefs table. (I will be booking this option from now on.) I ordered the surf and turf seasonal option with lobster and filet mignon cooked medium. I was surprised when a sea scallop I didn't order and a small glass of wine spritzer popped up but this is part of the chefs table experience - it was a sea scallop grilled with a chimichurri sauce and some crispy prosciutto. I would have never ordered this on my own so it was nice to try. I am a not a huge seafood person - the minute I cut into it I smelled the sea which was a turn off and I wasn't a fan of the texture but once I cut into tiny pieces and mixed with the sauce and the proscuitto I was able to actually find myself enjoying the dish plus boy did it look pretty coming out! The chefs table is nice because you get to watch everything be cooked - the mac and cheese looks amazing every single time - omg I must try it sometime. My waitress was phenomenal with purple and blue hair and the glittery eye shadow. She was so attentive and helpful. The steak was so juicy and cooked perfectly - I think next time I would get a larger steak or the grilled shrimp option as I wasn't the biggest fan of the lobster tail but still finished it. The salad was okay - I wish it had ranch instead. I also got the orange cream cloud for dessert to go which was shockingly light, airy and delicious - the citrus flavors with the passion fruit are so refreshing. I can't wait to come back and try something new . The place is beautifully decorated and they offer free parking options - the music is very low so you can have a conversation and even the chefs table wasn't too loud even though it was right next to the kitchen.

Absolutely fantastic experience here. - Excellent…read moreatmosphere. You can tell they put a lot of thought into every detail of the experience. - Food was perfectly timed. We never felt like we had to rush through a course to the next one. - the staff is so extremely friendly and accommodating. - we were not sure about bringing our 5 year old daughter with, but it turned out to be an excellent decision. She especially loved the s'mores dessert with house-made marshmallows. The wait staff was so sweet with her, it really made the experience that much better for us. - the food was incredible. So much care is put into every menu item we tried. The steaks and all the sides were fantastic. Honestly the chef's salad was such a standout to me. All the flavors and textures were so perfectly balanced. I cannot wait to go back.

We went to Lonely Pine Steakhouse tonight to celebrate a friend's promotion, and everything was…read morespectacular! This was my second time dining here, and under the new ownership, they are absolutely doing an amazing job. Both the food and service have been outstanding each time. I had the filet with the carrots, and I can honestly say they were the best carrots I've ever had! The seasoning on the steak is truly amazing, and both times I've eaten here, the steaks have easily been some of the best I've ever had. Everyone at our table loved their drinks from the bar, and the bartender was incredibly friendly. It was also really cool hearing about where the food is sourced and the thought and care that goes into the ingredients. If you haven't been to Lonely Pine since the new ownership took over, I highly recommend giving it a try. Great atmosphere, incredible food, wonderful service, and definitely one of my new favorite places for a great steak!

The food is absolutely delicious . The first time I went I…read morehad the cornmeal pancakes. I know. To me they were delicious . The second time I had the QUESO FUNDIDO BURRITO yum.

Amazing service. I visited for Sunday brunch and will definitely be back. The food was delicious…read moreand the service was excellent. I ordered the English muffin sandwich which came with crispy potatoes topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The smoked wings were also good and I enjoyed an espresso martini with my meal. 10 out 10 I recommend visiting if you're downtown in Cincinnati.

Atmosphere, staff was amazing. Highly recommend the New York bone in strip steak. Dessert was…read moredelicious. Much better than going to a steakhouse.

We celebrated my parents' anniversary tonight. The staff was so gracious with changes we needed to…read moremake to our reservation. We had great service at the bar and at our table. They allowed us to bring our own cake. They brought it out on a cake stand for pictures and then took it in the back to cut and serve it to us. They also had a card on the table for my parents. It was a wonderful celebration. Dishes that we tried tonight that were new to us: Mushroom Bisque - 8/10 Bread and Butter - 7/10 Burger - 6/10 Scallops - 7/10 Cannelloni - 8/10 Coffee - 5/10 Our favorites remain the fries with the delicious sauce 10/10 and the vodka rigatoni 10/10. Best smelling bathrooms in the city. Love the house wine, the bar, the patio, and the service!