We came on a Sunday for my uncle's birthday. It was pretty busy inside with the game and another…read morebirthday. This meant we had to wait a short time for a table. Some of us sat at the bar and had a few drinks while waiting. The bartender, and other staff, were super kind. I didn't take a picture of my fish log but I really enjoyed that, too. Once we finished eating I went outside to look at their small lake.

Heard so much abt this place so we had to try it. Known for their fried chicken and fish log we…read moreordered both. Had hot slaw as a side which was OMG DELICIOUS! The fish log was good. Decent size for the price. The fried chicken was just "ok". It had literally no seasoning and tasted like and smelled like old burnt fryer oil. The onion rings were really good. The sides were all good. But everything seemed to lack any seasons at all. The service was really great. Our waitress was great. The seating was good, plenty of places to sit. I can see when they're busy it would be more of a challenge. But we went at an odd time so we had no issues. Would we be back? Probably not. But if in the neighborhood, I'd definitely order a couple hot slaws to go. Probably the best hot slaw I've had in years!

When I came to Pappadeaux in Ohio, our service started off a little rocky. However, the manager,…read moreStacy, came over and completely turned our experience around! Stacy was absolutely amazing. She offered us so many options, was attentive, personable, and had such an incredible energy. Her positive attitude and willingness to make sure we were taken care of truly stood out. She was so delightful and made us feel valued as guests. After that, we had Pat as our server, and he was amazing as well! The service, attention, and overall experience completely changed for the better. Thank you, Pappadeaux, for such a great experience. We will definitely be back! Stacy, you truly made our visit so delightful. Thank you for going above and beyond! You deserve to be recognized for the wonderful job you're doing.

Ever since my middle son (youngest at the time) wanted Pappadeaux as his reward for winning Silver…read moreGloves state championship, I've been loving them. My first impression was wonderful, because my eldest son has a fish allergy. I inquired with our server whether they use separate oil to fry shrimp (he can eat shellfish). The kitchen manager comes to our table and assured us they do, but to be safe, they would drain the vat, clean it and pour fresh oil. I was in love after that. My most recent visit was for a corporate function and once again they did not disappoint. There was a colleague who stated she felt they'd gone downhill, but I could not cosign her opinion. We were sat in a separate room, had our designated servers, who didn't miss a beat. The food was phenomenal; I filled up and more to take home and comfort eat, lol. I'm a bathroom snob, so I had to snap a Pic. Theirs were clean and smelled good. Zero complaints!

Food 10/10 -- ordered the family seafood boil w/ crab legs and shrimp and muscles and there was not…read morea single thing in there that we did not enjoy. The potatoes were delicious, the muscles were to die for, and the crab was my favorite. I don't eat meat besides seafood, but my partner said his least favorite part of the meal was the sausage but it was still to par. I definitely recommend getting medium heat as it was just the right amount. The service 6/10 -- they were fine, nothing stood out to me negatively or positively. They give you crab crackers and the boil is in a giant plastic bag which keeps everything heated nicely, and they give you a bib and plastic gloves and napkins so that you stay nicely clean. The ambiance 8/10 -- super cute theme, had some cool LED lights as well as some great cute ocean themed wall pieces. Two of the fish-silhouetted lights were flickering. Quiet and nice place, nice and clean seating. The bathrooms were clean but the women's bathroom was out of soap when I went.

I do enjoy the food but being given unclean shrimp is nasty for money spent is wasted when u find…read moreunclean food. im not one to eat poppy shrimp

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.

Rarely can i ever give something 5 stars. This has to be the best restaurant in cincinnati or…read moredayton. Every aspect of every course was to perfection. It was the best salad we ever ate, the best bread, the best butter, the best seafood, the best sides. I have traveled to Chicago to eat at Michelin starred restaurants and my experience last night for our anniversary dinner stood right beside that in almost every way. The service, the food, the timing, to perfection. If i have to find anything at all to give actual feedback on, it would be that the quality of the white wine selections are a bit lacking for how amazing the rest of the experience is. It was $42 for a bottle of something thats not even a top 3 wine at kroger. So thats my one ding guys if managers are reading. Find a wine person to liven up the list and get creative . Keep prices down but options interesting, and inspired. If you are a true foodie that is constantly looking for that one true perfect experience where everything is done perfectly and the best version you have ever tasted or experienced that is what i had last night. Since it was my one and only time visiting i cant be for sure if it was a purple squirrel but i will be testing the theory soon. They even caught the note i left on open table about my wife not being able to eat chocolate and only offered us compatible desserts. Incredible. Get the carrot cake. You have never tasted anything better. 99/100 points and i don't think i can give anything else in Cincy or dayton over 80 points.

Missed having a good seafood restaurant in town, other than RL. Not a lot to choose from since we…read morelive in Ohio and all . So I was excited to try Club Oceano. Walking in you immediately notice the elegant vibes emitting from the beautiful, modern light fixture and gorgeous bar. We were seated pretty quickly. Our server, Jayson, took great care of us during our whole visit. We started with Oysters Rockefeller and boy were they delicious. We also tried the lobster bisque and some yummy, warm ciabatta. They were excellent. Our main courses were the Perfect Pair and Lobster Mac. Loved the Lobster Mac so much! The Perfect Pair was good, however our only complaint was the mashed potatoes. Just not a fan of the ice cream scoop of potato in the middle. In hindsight, probably would have subbed for a different side. All in all though, great restaurant and can't wait to visit again.

This visit was such a treat! I made a reservation and got a front row seat of the kitchen by…read moresitting at the bar. Both my server and manager were so engaging and friendly, it didn't feel like I was dining alone. The space itself definitely doesn't make it feel like you're in Cincy- very warm and inviting. I settled on the cornbread, which is a menu staple. The butter on top felt so decadent and the cornbread itself was very savory. For my entree, I chose the jollof and the veggie selection for the evening which was grilled okra with a banana gastrique. That alone felt so cool, I had to order it. The jollof was so good, so filling, perfectly spiced and Chef actually broke it down for me all the spices he used to capture that flavor. I wish I had room for dessert, but I didn't want to go too crazy! Between the service (which they make it a point to open the door for everyone), the open kitchen, the food and then since I was a tourist they gave me recs for so many places to go in the city, I'm happy to rate this place 5 stars.

Have been to Nolia at least a dozen times. Chef Jeff always has an interesting menu that changes…read morequarterly. Through all of our visits, we've had some truly wonderful meals, but this one may have been the top! We were immediately greeted at the door by Kristen who welcomed us back and showed is to our preferred table. Shortly after, Henry introduced himself as our server. Having already previewed the just dropped summer menu, we had a pretty good idea what we wanted. Henry shared some specials and we got to to ordering. The tuna appetizer was a great start. Three different cuts of tuna with a peach and oil sauce. The fish was amazing with the slight peach flavor amping it up a notch. Great start. Next we had the pork belly skewer. The pork belly was grilled with a drizzle of Alabama bbq. The pork belly was so tender and flavorful. Again, plenty of smiles to go around. For the main course, we shared the fish and iberico mains. The fish this night was swordfish which was so flavorful and moist. The iberico was tender and, for me, the corn maque choux made the dish. I could have eaten a big bowl of that goodness! Though we dont normally order desert, we did get to peach skillet cobbler. A perfect light tasty finish to the meal. Throughout the evening, Henry was the perfect server, happy to share his observations and always with a smile. Love when we get a minute with Chef Jeff as well. So glad we got to experience this menu so early. We well for sure be back before the next seasonal switch.

We were surprised at how great the food and service was. As soon as you walk in, they open the door…read morefor you. And when you leave they hold the door for you. Very nice touch. We sat at the bar and the service was outstanding. Anybody we had contact with was really nice. Their short rib ravioli was incredible. The cauliflower purée had such a perfect taste, and then adding the edamame, the crumble, the micro greens, the truffle, it was all incredible. We could've eaten more of that for sure. The other thing we completely enjoyed was the lobster and shrimp papparadelle. What amazing flavors! Of the things we ordered those were our two favorites. Oh my gosh, I almost left out the donut holes. Also fantastic.

My server Stevie was excellent - I ended up here after my reservation to Alara was cancelled - This…read morewas an okay substitute. I got the lavender lemonade mocktail which was delicious and refreshing without being too floral or soapy. For dinner I got the braised short rib which was so tender you could cut it with a fork. The bone marrow demi glaze I could have a bowl of that stuff is phenomenal. The broccolini was roasted perfectly but I felt the potatoes could've used more seasoning. My mother got the lemon chicken pasta, which was good at the time, but when she got home it did not sit well with her. All in all, I would come back for the short rib, and I hope Alara finds a new location soon. The inside is nice and romantic seating, but it is cold ... like bring a jacket and it seems it doesn't matter the season it is colder inside because I saw a google review that also mentioned the temperature of the dining room.

We love firebirds. We usually sit at the bar with Sebastian. He is awesome, goes out of his way to…read moremake our visit memorable. Liberty center location.

Searched for a restaurant nearby for happy hour/linner after touring a castle, I found this place…read morevia google and always wanted to try it. On a mid Monday afternoon, we were the only patrons in the restaurant (or so it seemed). We sat on a high top in their huge bar area and were promptly served by a nice server. We ordered the crispy cauliflower from their HH menu (5.95) & it was very tasty (tossed in a sweet & sour sauce) with green onions and Thai basil Chilis. We also ordered their house cab for 6 bucks each. As for our entrees, I was craving a crispy chicken sandwich so I ordered the hot honey chicken sandwich which came with not 1 but 2 small chicken breasts a slice of cheese and lettuce/tomato (unfortunately, no mayo). I ended up taking off one of the chicken patties and ate half of my sandwich and most of the fries (took the rest to go). My BFF ordered the steak tacos and fruit as his side. He said they were ok but not "real" tacos (duh, you don't come to a place like this for tacos lol) Everything was top notch, loved the atmosphere and laid back vibes. I'll have to look the nearest Firebirds up where I live (if they exist).

Good seafood boil spot, cute decorations and good vibe. Came with the family and we all enjoyedread more

Two stars. The only reason for the second star is that the breading and seasoning on the catfish…read morewas pretty ok. Reading the reviews, I can't help but if you get a wildly differently experience based on what time and day it is when you go. I went at like noon on a Tuesday. I was the only person there. Should've turned right around. After a minute or two, this guy comes out and seats me. A few minutes later, he takes my drink order. When he brought the drink out, rather than letting me order my food, he walks off and says "I'll be back in five minutes." It was way more than five minutes. Got catfish and fries. It was definitely not the worst meal I've ever had. It wasn't overly good, but I've had worse. The whole experience was just weird, and the food was meh. Will say the nautical decor tickled me.