What a neat spot! Venture up the stairs to find a beautiful, industrial urban winery. The bartender…read morewas friendly and helped us make our selections. We started with a flight of the reds and adventured back to their patio. It's a bit hard to find and takes passing through about 3 areas/doors but worth the trek! We quite enjoyed the Lady Hamilton Red Blend and got a bottle after our flight. Love their logo and unique space!

4 star with a potential to add a star on a return visit in nicer weather. If you like eclectic,…read moreoff the beaten path sports, you must check this space out. A total surprise after climbing a couple flights of stairs, this is a true hidden gem. The wines are all in-house, and on the dry end. I'm not a huge wine guy, so the limited menu was the reason for the missing star. The small food menu was delicious but not quite enough to make a meal out of. Stop in an check this place on when you are in the neighborhood!

The owner Tim (commonly on site always): (a) is a great guy; (b) knows more about wine than I ever…read morewill; and (c) is humble and fantastic about sharing that knowledge with folks. The location has street parking that is easier than you might think because Annata does most of its business when the nearby businesses are closed, but there's also a public pay lot across the street. The staff is like Tim - kind and helpful. I love the shop because it's in an old building with real wood floors and plaster walls and it just feels like an actual PLACE. Plentiful seating inside AND there's a killer deck out back that makes you feel like you're in the trees. Chill. The prices are better than fair - they are realistically designed so that you can enjoy good wine without going broke. Food offerings are light and there are not a ton of them but what they offer is always perfect to nosh on with your glass. If you're looking for someplace to enjoy time with friends, get a drink with a date, poke around and get some wine education with Tim, or just enjoy being someplace where you can think and relax and enjoy being a human, for a super reasonable amount of $$, Annata is my choice.

We went in at about 8:30 where there wasn't a huge crowd so we were able to get a seat, especially…read morewith the ample seating. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed for the night, but we were able to relax with a multitude of choices for wine. The bar itself had a great environment where it was laid back. Even the bartender was very nice about making sure that we take our time and enjoy the wine we ordered. We enjoyed a wine flight with the Sauvignon Blanc Clarendelle, the Rosé Minuty, and the Cabernet Montes Alpha. I am definitely planning to go back in the summer where they have outdoor seating and enjoy some of the food options they have.

Primavista is genuinely one of my favorite restaurants in Cincinnati, and it never fails to…read moreimpress. Located on the ground floor of an unassuming high rise in the Incline district - it almost feels like stepping back 30 years in time when you walk in. The service has never not been top-notch, and we always seem to get a table next to the window with an absolutely spectacular view of Cincinnati and the skyline. The food is also excellent as well - from appetizers to salads, to entrees, to desserts. My favorite entree is the shrimp and gnocchi in their amazing saffron cream sauce, and the bruschetta with goat cheese and honey is to die for. For dessert, the only way to go is the bread pudding - trust me on this one. There is a reason its so hard to get reservations to Primavista - don't miss your chance to try them out for yourselves if you haven't been!

My wife and I celebrated our 48th anniversary at this restaurant. They gave us a wonderful window…read moreseat. Unfortunately, the day was rainy and everything was fogged in. After we got seated and our cocktails arrived, the waitress pointed out the window. The weather was clearing and the Lord gave us a magnificent rainbow. The food was great, the view ended up amazing. Special thanks to the staff for working with the Lord to give us a memorable experience.

Alyssa Dolan is really super nice and very attentiv. She is a lot of fun and very nice. Thank you…read morefor the relaxing time

Alyssa Dolan is outstanding! exceptionally friendly and very personable. she made our wine…read moretasting very relaxing and enjoyable

We had some time to kill before a family gathering and were looking for a winery to stop in at on…read morethe way. Woodstone Creek was right in the middle of where we were going, so we decided to check it out! This is a cute little place that not only has different wines, but other spirits as well. The couple who own the place were very friendly and chatted with us during our tasting, telling us their stories about the wines. There were many fun, interesting flavors! You must visit Woodstone Creek if you're in the area. It will not disappoint!

As the first microdistillery in Ohio, my hubby decided it would be a great place to try on a rainy…read moreSaturday afternoon, so we schlepped down to St. Bernard to taste a few samples. We found the tasting room with no problem, and it is in an adorable little old building that has been nicely renovated, complete with a refurnished wooden bar from the 30's (a project completed over an 8-month time frame by Linda, one of the owners). In addition to spirits, you can try out their wines as well. Weekend tastings allow you 4 1/4 oz. sample tasting of your choice from their lists of vodkas, gin, and whiskeys. You pay $5 to do the tasting, which gives you a free shotglass, then it's an additional per-drink charge, ranging from $1.10 to over $10 per sample. By the time we were finished, between me and my husband, who consumed exactly 2 oz. of alcohol between the two of us, we had almost a $30 bill, which didn't include a tip. YIKES! We enjoyed the spirits, kinda. They weren't anything all that exciting, with the exception of their version of a bierschnapps, which isn't even available other than as a sample due to quantity limits. The gin was pretty light on flavor, although in the distiller's defense, he was intentionally shooting for a less juniper-heavy booze, compared to more of the mainstream gins that are so heavy on the plant aroma and taste. We didn't like any of them enough to buy a bottle for home, and again, prices were way too steep for what we tasted. Wines are significantly cheaper at $12 for 5 samples, which were fairly generous pours, from what we saw of our co-tasters. However, other than 2-3 options on their menu, almost all the wines are sweet dessert fruit wines, ports, or meads. NOT my cup of tea. While we were sipping, there was just kind of a weird vibe in the place. The owners kept making strange comments about how they had been shut down for 9 months, how "they" only let them pour 1/4 oz tastings, and rolling their eyes when they talked about state regulations around liquor licenses. It honestly made us uncomfortable, wondering why they'd been shut down and not really wanting to know about their business issues that might exist. Like I said, just kind of weird... While it's very cool to have such a small batch producer here, the prices were really disappointing, and the drinks weren't exciting enough to draw us back. If I liked sweeter wines, I would go back to try those with some girlfriends, but the options are way too narrow for my liking.

Cincinnati Club is an absolutely incredible upscale venue for large events such as weddings…read morebanquets. Truly top notch old fashioned decor but clean and preserved. Just recently attended a wedding here and I was solely impressed with the decor, food and professional staff. Situated next to Cincinnati's historic Garfield Park makes it a perfect venue for pre event parties and photography.

My best friend and I went to an event. Breakfast for dinner hosted by The Cincinnati Magazine. It…read morewas so easy to find. The garage where we parked connected to the building. Easy access to get in and out of. The inside is gorgeous. What a beautiful venue. Historical and all original interior. There was an upstairs and downstairs so we got to tour the whole venue. I can see why they have many weddings here. It's beautiful.

My husband and I heard about Eight Top Grill through an old-fashioned neighborhood circular we…read morereceived in the mail. Wanting to try something new, we decided to give it a try. First let me say that looks can be extremely deceiving. Driving up at first, we weren't sure if we were in the right place. Walking in, however, we were greeted by friendly staff and seated immediately. Given it was a nice day, we asked to be seated outside, where we saw a band was setting up to perform. For a starter, we ordered the Chip Trio, which comes with three dipping sauces. The Mexican Street Corn dip was my favorite but the salsa and queso were great too. The queso was a little on the runny side but still quite flavorful. For my entree, I ordered the Garlic Butter Salmon. My husband ordered the Eight Top Sirloin. Our portion sizes were quite generous, and everything was delicious. The Garlic Butter Salmon was seasoned and prepared perfectly. For desserr, we shared a Strawberry Shortcake. Not only was it delicious, with perfectly ripe and fresh strawberries, but it was the perfect size. We were quite full after our entree but wanted a little something sweet that wasn't huge. The Strawberry Shortcake hit the spot! The live music made the experience extra special and relaxing. The next time you're in the neighborhood, I highly recommend you stop in for a bite. Bon Appétit!

Food was meh. The setting looked like a place that wasn't finished. Very much felt like someone…read morejust set up tables in their garage. It was fairly new when we went so we may need to go back and try again.

We made a reservation for the Chef's Experience, which lets you sit by the open kitchen and watch…read morethe staff prepare the dishes. My 10 year old was really excited about it. Our reservation was at 7:30 and we arrived around 7:25. When we got there I noticed the table near the chef's counter was still occupied, but we weren't too concerned since the party already had their to-go bags on the table. About 15 minutes passed and they ended up ordering dessert (slowly), so it became clear they weren't leaving anytime soon. The manager offered us a different table and apologized, but Lola had been really looking forward to the chef's seating since that's specifically what we reserved. In the end we waited about an hour, which was frustrating, especially since the other party could clearly see we were waiting. Overall it was an awkward situation to be in. That said, the staff handled the situation very kindly. The manager offered Lola a tour of the kitchen and the chance to meet the chef. My daughter was a little nervous and wanted me to go with her, but it seemed like the invitation was meant just for her and they didn't want adults in the kitchen (I get it!). The manager noticed she was scared and took her hand and walked her through the kitchen which made my daughter feel at ease. It was a thoughtful gesture and they were incredibly apologetic the whole time. Again, it was just an awkward situation overall. Plus we were starving. The food, however, was fantastic. The pasta was made from scratch and tasted incredibly fresh. The eggplant parmigiana was excellent, and I especially loved the "Via-misu." Despite the long wait, the staff was so kind and apologetic that it actually made us want to come back and try the experience again.

Via Vite is an Italian place right on fountain square in Cincinnati. I really enjoyed everything I…read morehad here! For appetizers, I had their arancini, veal meatball, and octopus. I really like the arancini and meatball but did find the octopus to be overly salty. For entree I had their bone in short rib and a peppered pinwheel sausage as a side. I really like both, but my one knock on it was that the sauce used for the short rib was pretty strong