This was a complete surprise to me and my family. We had a list of things we wanted to do this summer, and a waterfront meal was one of them. My mom found the place, so we made our way over there. I say this with all the love in my heart, I was expecting it to be worse. I've had meals that are more focused on the views than the food. This was not one of those places. We got seated right next to the dock, and were taken care of very quickly. We got our drinks, and ordered. Me and my father got the Buffalo Chicken sandwich, which, for the price, we expected a sad attempt at it. Oh, how wrong we were. We got two huge patties of the spicy chicken, which was flavorfully spicy. I had to eat one of the patties with a knife and fork before eating the sandwich. Needless to say, I was rolling out of there by the end of it. My mother got the fish and chips, which she said were pretty good for the price of it, and she also got a good portion of it. Waitstaff were amazing, and we were able to chit chat with her, which you don't get too often when it comes to restaurants these days. Summery in case you don't want to read my carefully curated paragraph: it was much better than it needed to be. Would recommend if you're in the area and hungry. read more

My husband and I stumbled across this hidden restaurant. We loved all the outdoor seating and our waitress was pretty good. Food wasn't amazing but it was good and we will probably go back if we are in that area read more

Love the atmosphere sitting by the river watching the boats.Good food and service. Always good.

Food was great! It was windy and a bit chilly the day we went and the waitress was very gracious and understanding when we asked about moving away from the outer tables due to the wind. read more

Fun Atmosphere! Good Food! Great outdoor fun and Music! Love going with Friends and Family.

A very casual outdoor, on the river bar and eatery. No frills with paper plates and plastic ware. Good grill options on the menu. The filet kabobs are very good for a fair price. A very hustle and bustle atmosphere during busy times. I would recommend to "get in line" on yelp. Nice river view and wheelchair accessible. Covered and uncovered seating. read more

Great service and food every.time. Make sure to go on the Waitlist. I was on it and in 15 min went from a 15 min wait to a 60-80 min wait.

Seated quickly. Good service. Good food. Pleasant day to eat in open air space. Always an enjoyable meal.

Steak on the stick has been bad twice this season told the waitress but she acted like she didn't care

Everything is always fantastic. Our favorite place to meet friends. Love the burger.

Lovely experience. The food was amazing, I got the shrimp taco bowl which was a 10/10. i've gotten it several times and it never misses. The service is always great. The environment is also a 10/10, it feels like we're on vacation! read more

For an opening weekend everything was perfect. The long wait was expected after that their service and food was excellent. Look forward to returning several times this summer read more

We decided to try them out because it was such a nice day to be outside. It's an odd restaurant set up with outdoor seating and then sheltered seating. There are multiple bars around the property, but none of them were open. I don't know why none of them were open, since there were a few hundred people there and the main bar was shoulder to shoulder people, so you couldn't order a drink. There were lots of people waiting for tables, but the turnover was pretty quick. We ordered the pretzels with cheese and the cheese sticks for appetizers. Neither one of which is anything special. I ordered the beef tenderloin sandwich, it wasn't great. Two big chunks of meat on marbled rye was annoying, having one of them be very tender while the other was tough and chewy just made me angry. The rye separates instantly between the dark and light swirls, so it doesn't make for a great sandwich bread. The raw onions were just haphazardly strewn across the whole basket. The fries are not memorable in any way. We got the chicken tenders and fries. The chicken was dry and chewy. The kids cheeseburger meal is two little sliders. They come just bread, meat, cheese, and they were dry. It seems like a fun place if you're all about drinking by the river, but the food was pretty mediocre. read more

Sitting outside on the river is always nice and the food is good. Service depends on the day and time.

Cabana on the River is entirely outdoors. Most of the seating is under cover. The tables closest to the river have umbrellas to protect patrons from the sun. Because all seating is outdoors, Cabana on the River is only open Spring(ish) through Fall(ish). I am not sure there are exact dates. A quick check at their website didn't offer additional insight. I do know this year it closed toward the end of September and.. I look forward to it opening again next year. The river views are nice and eating alfresco is always nice. I ordered the Cobb Salad with Salmon. Oh my goodness, I was surprised at how delicious it was! It was fresh, the salmon was perfectly cooked, the dressing on the side was a great accompaniment. It's always smart to get dressing on the side else one's salad becomes a dressing boat. Cabana on the River is close to home. We will definitely be back next year. read more

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Great food. Great service. Great view. We always have a good time when we visit. This place is a hidden treasure.

Amazing overall super busy wait time is pretty long but overall its amazing here and view is nice read more

Cabana On the River - Steak on a stick already eaten it's was so amazing didn't get a chance to take a photo - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The service, top notched, food delicious and drinks fantastic! View. worth the drive here!

Always a great time! Kids got to play some volleyball, we got to hang out and watch the barges on the river. Drinks were cold and the food was great! read more

The food, the service and ambience were the best! Love the Cabana! I always get a vacation feel when I'm there.

Salads are plentiful. Top a salad with their Filet and it is large enough for two people. The appetizer cheese sticks is plentiful -- a count of 8. The fried pickles are salty to enjoy with a cold beer. Staff were attentive but not over bearing. River view is perfect. Or you can be on covered patio and still see the river but be out of the sun. Plenty of parking. I recommend this place. read more

One our favorite places to eat. Great view, good food and service! I love that they can accommodate large group sizes.

Great food, service, and atmosphere. Glad it has reopened for the season! Decent food selection, would like to see some new offerings.

This is an exciting place to come with excellent food tremendous service. if you're looking for a place where your community gathers to have fun then the Cabana on the River is the place you want to be. read more

Beautiful view, fantastic service, great food. Cod was excellent! Did not care much for the strawberry daiquiri though. Next time i will try something different. read more

Obviously the ambiance is 10/10. The food is always great fresh. Fish and chips, burgers and BBQ chicken sandwich are fantastic

First time for the year and it sucked! Came down at 4:00 thinking we would have no problem and waited and waited because they want the big groups plenty of open tables but a party of 4 not able to sit at the tables for 6. People left because the wait was so long. read more

Loved this spot. It's a bit out of the way but we'll worth the drive. So glad we decided to spend time here on a Friday night. Great meal, great service and a beautiful place. Drinks were yummy and we had a fabulous time. Tried to extend the stay to enjoy the view and beautiful summer weather but eventually we had to disappointedly say good night. Can't wait to return! read more

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Food delicious and also the service. The atmosphere is definitely enjoyable. Never had a bad experience.

Our group from the Y are at Cabana on the River today. I had a mettwurst sandwich with fries. I found the sausage to be of higher quality than I'm used to. Some of the group had salads that they raved about and many people had to take home leftovers because of the awesome portions. Our server was friendly, fast , and efficient. We usually come here 2 to 3 times every summer while they are open. read more

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It is my favorite restaurant. I sit on the banks of the Ohio River with an umbrella table and order some of the best food with the best servers in the area! We highly recommend it! read more

Best wings around!! Great food.. relaxing and a great view! Highly recommend! Good price! I enjoy listening to the band

Great food and beautiful river views from anywhere in their dining, inside or out. Relaxing atmosphere read more

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Great food and atmosphere. Outdoor bar service was exceptional while waiting for a table. Had the Italian... definitely going back and will order it again. read more

Arrived without reservations and was seated without delay. The service was superb and the food was served quickly and was delicious. The atmosphere there was relaxed and welcoming. Will definitely return again. Thank you Cabana! read more

So much to say: Great service, food, view of the river, friendly staff. Don't miss it!! read more

Cabana on the River never disappoints!! The food was amazing! The service was top notch and the atmosphere was perfect! It's our little get away!! read more

The view and ambiance makes you feel like you're on vacation. Food is pretty good too. Bands on the weekend!

We were 31st on the wait list at 2:30 PM, which was no problem, so we went to the bar for a drink while we waited. My wife ordered a non-alcoholic beverage, and I had a draft beer that totaled $6.50. Since the minimum charge limit was $10, I offered to make up the difference with a $3.50 tip. Instead of accepting, the waitress curtly told me I would need to open a tab. I had no cash, so that was my only option. What was disappointing wasn't the policy itself, but the attitude. The waitress was not friendly, and in a busy place like this, a little kindness goes a long way. That lack of basic courtesy took away from what could have been an enjoyable outing. I will still tip, but the interaction soured the experience, and I will not return unless my wife specifically asks. It is unfortunate that so much effort goes into running a restaurant, yet one unfriendly employee can ruin the atmosphere. Basic people skills should be the easiest part of hospitality. read more

Perfect weather makes Cabana on the River a must experience. Dining outdoors beside the beautiful Ohio River was such a relaxing experience . The food is awesome and the service is quick. Highly recommend the fries chicken sandwich with a side of waffle sweet potato fries. You may have to wait for a table, but it is soooo worth it. read more