fast and friendly service, our experience was very nice. Our meals were tasty and satisfying.read more

Shrimp and crawfish Étouffée…read more Springdale is a short drive from Centerville, and many of our visits to Pappadeaux are intentional dining delights. Pappadeaux and shrimp and crawfish Étouffée are sixty year favorites. We find dinner hours to be too noisy, and delight in the same dining at lunch. Nearly always Shrimp and crawfish Étouffée .

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.

Food fresh, flavor was ok for it to be in ohio not the worst but definitely not the best. I WOULD…read morerecommend to others that are visiting Cincinnati. Service was fast and pleasant. Didn't eat in, but like the ambience. If I had time, I would have eaten in with family. Over all the boil I ordered was to oily made my stomach upset.

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.

Decided for a late lunch. Lobster bisque in the green apple harvest salad with salmon was perfect!…read more Closest thing to New England. Our server Sadie was excellent and very attentive. She was so kind and even would repeat so my mother who's had appearing could understand. We can't wait for our next visit!

One of my favorite restaurants to visit. I frequent here several times a year since. I usually…read moreorder the pomegranate martini, which is delicious. My favorite is the Mahi Mahi, it comes in a delicious sauce. If you get a side, try the au gratin potatoes. This is not a fast-food restaurant, you are going to wait for your food to come out. You're going to get bread and butter and your drinks, then your salad or soup, then your entree. It's going to be a long dinner. Plan on that. It's not a place where you are in and out in an hour. It's ideal for a socializing dinner, business dinner or a long date. They have tiramisu for dessert, even though it isn't on the menu. It's delicious. I've only had a not great experience once or twice and honestly it depends on who your server is. Overall, I highly recommend trying it out if you have never been.

Honestly some of the best food I've had in the city. Whatever they got going on here is the good…read morestuff. My friend and I got cornbread as an appetizer and I got the fish as my entree. The cornbread was awesome - the butter that's on top makes the bread a bit soggy and sweet in the best way possible and the fish was really good. I also don't think that the portions were as small as many other boujee restaurants. With regards to service, we sat at the bar, and the bartender was really cool too. Definitely would come back!

The food here is incredible and honestly some of the best in the city. The recently James Beard…read morenominated chef really knows what he's doing and was a pleasure to meet. The cornbread is incredible, as was their coconut ice cream; some of the best I've ever had. If I had any criticism of Nolia it would simply be that some of the portion sizes are a little small for the prices that they charge and I don't love the layout of the space. I really think they could elevate things if they had a different, upscale dining layout. I would recommend coming if you've never been and I look forward to returning for the next seasonal menu.

Oh. My. Gosh. SO so good…read more We started with the lavender lemonade mocktail -- which I absolutely added tequila to -- and it was smooth, refreshing, and dangerously delicious. 10/10 would order again exactly the same way. For appetizers, we got the whipped feta. Delicious, creamy, and perfect for sharing -- but fair warning: avoid the peppers if you're not into a little kick. They sneak up on you! My friend and I split the house salad and WOW. A complete showstopper. So fresh, the vinaigrette was bright and delightful, and those fresh bacon bits? Chef's kiss. It's rare that a house salad stands out like that, but this one absolutely did. Now let's talk about the prime rib. I typically do not like steak or prime rib... but our waitress recommended it as the best thing on the menu, and honestly the Yelp photos had already convinced me. When I tell you it was BOMB -- I mean it. So tender. So flavorful. Perfectly cooked. Paired with broccolini and mashed potatoes, it was a whole experience. To end the night, we shared the apple tart with cinnamon ice cream -- warm, sweet, comforting, and the perfect finish to an already amazing meal. Overall, this was a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. Great service, incredible food, and such a vibe. I cannot wait to come back.

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 had a party of 8, and everyone loved their food. Our servers were great and the young man,…read moreJackson, who was bussing tables was fantastic. He was quick to clean tables and get people seated.

What a fantastic night! Celebrating our family! Michael was a great server. It was very busy for a…read moreThursday night. Food was excellent. I definitely recommend the baby back ribs!