Great food but waiter obviously wanted to turn the table. First we were seated next to the kitchen even though we had reservations months in advance. Moved us to a 2 top. Ordered bread and salad both came out almost immediately. As soon as we finished the salad we received our main. We looked around and realized other tables were what I would call European paced meals. Get your bread and enjoy your wine, then about 15 minutes later get your salad and then the main about 30 minutes later you get your main. Feeling rushed is not a good experience. Would I go back, yes. Would make sure I got another waiter. read more

Located a little off the path of OTR. Came for dinner and the mood and vibes were great. Low lighting for dinner, booth and more social seating + bar seating with comfy chairs. They had a great happy hour menu for during the week and the food was delicious! We had the shishito peppers and arancini to start (and I immediately wanted more). Staff was very kind and attentive as well. Valet parking if that's something you are looking for in convenience. read more

Court Street Kitchen - Pineapple mezcal margarita - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Finally got to see what the hype was about and people were not wrong! The service here was amazing. Everyone was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. I ordered a drink and my boyfriend was going to share with me and without asking they split our drink for us! All the food was fresh and well cooked. The arancini is the best I've had in Cincy. It was a large portion as well which we loved! The pork belly bao was surprisingly very good and flavorful. We had two pastas, the scampi and aragosta both blew us away with the fresh in house pasta. We split the branzino to finish and they were nice enough to slip this for us again. Everything about our meal was delicious all around. I cannot wait to return with family and friends! read more

The food and service is exceptional I can see why it was number 8 on Yelps list We went with a couple and we ordered different things I ordered the branzino with olive tampenade and roasted carrots My hubby got the chicken cassoulet with white beans Our friends ordered salmon and the filet We all were very happy We also got the bread basket and the arancino balls Only downfall the music and the restaurant was so hot read more

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We made reservations for a Saturday night. They do offer valet parking. Lots of outdoor seating when the weather is nice. The service was wonderful and our server was very attentive. Menu does change occasionally. The food was delicious and we loved every dish we ordered. Their house-made pasta is a must. read more

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Amazing, kind, and prompt service. Good was well-crafted and the menu felt cohesive. Venue appropriate for a broad range of events from casual impromptu evenings to business dinner. read more

Despite a terrific entree, our experience at Court Street Kitchen was just too uneven at its price points to get this rating above three stars. Those price points are right up there with some of the most renowned restaurants in town, but I don't think the food, service, and decor warranted it. First off, we weren't big fans of the ambience of CSK: It's a sharp-looking and spotless restaurant, but a bit antiseptic perhaps, and the music is tedious and repetitive EDM. I've never even been to Vegas, but I imagine that this is what a less-than-stellar Vegas hotel restaurant might be like. Biggest disaster of the evening was the very first course, the Amarillo Ceviche, which consisted of an overly sweet and citrusy and overly chilled broth with mushy ahi tuna. Not at all good, and a pittance of food for $34. (In just the last few months, I've had ceviche tostadas in Mexican restaurants that were markedly better, more generous with the seafood (admittedly, not ahi tuna), and under $10.) Arancini were a nicer app, with big flavor, but ultimately pretty simple. (These two items were actually brought out together, and they shouldn't have been.) Things started to improve somewhat with the arugula salad, which, while nothing fancy, was at least fresh and bright and properly dressed. The entree, though, was a pretty much a home run, or at least a triple. We found out that the grill is where Court Street Grill crushes it. The kitchen absolute nailed the cooking of the branzino; it had the crispy skin you want, and was accompanied by delicious veggies. Delicious. We also had the grilled asparagus as a side, and those were just about perfect. The kitchen split the entree into two generous portions and plated both very nicely; not cheap ($48), but fair for a dish of this size and quality. We both agreed that the cocktails were not the best. I had an Old Fashioned that was just two sweet and lacked complexity. And our server was very pleasant all evening, but not particularly polished. Our dinner peaked at the right point, but overall our experience here was a bit rocky. read more

The food was way too salty. The appetizers and my main course (my children also complained about it being too salty). For four people with a charge close to $300 (not including the tip) I really expected better. The shrimp scampi and the lemon chicken (they also forgot a lemon with my daughter's order) were the ones that had way too much salt. The prawns were overly salty too. We weren't drinking customers, we were there to eat and spend good money. At least the service was okay. Not to mention getting there was kind of terrifying with half naked women walking just a block down the street from here and cars wafting weed smell and cigarette smoke. We will avoid downtown especially when it comes to taking my children out for dinner on Mother's Day. Downtown Cincinnati is turning into a shit hole. And it's taking every restaurant with it. read more

Court Street Kitchen - Could barely see my table top and music was super loud. - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Tried Court Street Kitchen for brunch. The cocktails were 1/2 half off for women for an hour or so which was nice. I opted for the Country Side Breakfast which consisted of scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, roasted tomatoes, bacon, and grilled sourdough bread, plus I added poached lobster. Gave my bacon to hubby. It was very filling and delicious! For dessert, we ordered the Olive Oil Cake, as I'd never had it before. It, too, was filling and tasty. It was a little chilly for outside, but a little bit louder than I prefer on the inside. May try it for dinner sometime as what they offer sounded very good. read more

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We had an amazing business dinner here a few weeks ago. The decor of the restaurant is very nice, clean, and modern. Our server was very well spoken about the menu and cocktails, and he was able to provide us recommendations for every part of the meal. Other servers were helping out, and every time I got up my napkin was folded or replaced, almost overkill but appreciated all the same. We tried several house cocktails, and they were all delicious, and they had a nice variety of wines to choose from during dinner. We tried several appetizers, including the shishito peppers, arancini, and bread. For main courses many of us had steak, which was well prepared. Others at the table enjoyed the ahi tuna, and a salad. Overall the experience was great, and I would return again. read more

We ordered half the menu and plan on going back for more. It was delicious. Our server Jorge was awesome. It was such a great spot and the valet was so nice. A great pre-broadway show spot. Can't wait to go back read more

Court Street Kitchen - ABC salad: Apple, Bacon, Cheddar, Peppercorn Ranch - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Had an excellent if pricey lunch there. Emphasis on "excellent," please! And it's because I succumbed to the temptation to get a half dozen fresh oysters on the half shell. So totally on me haha! They were outstanding. Topped them off with a great beet and arugula side salad. I felt....healthy! Service was top of class, and it's a very fine place to dine -- a white tablecloth and real cutlery place. Again, class. Enjoyable ambiance. read more

My husband and I went here for an early dinner on a Sunday and this place was incredible! For apps we got the arancini and the chili garlic prawns. Both were delicious and served quickly. We ordered the branzino and roasted lemon chicken and shared the green beans. Everything was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. For dessert we got the chocolate gelato and tiramisu. Those were amazing as well. The restaurant itself is really pretty and gives the vibes of being in Miami. The DJ was a nice touch with good music without being too loud to enjoy a conversation. Our waitress, Taylor, was attentive and did a very good job. She made sure our drinks were refilled and was very pleasant. We will absolutely return in the future! read more

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We had outstanding service again. This time we ordered the Arancini and Scallops. We feel this Arancini is the best in the city! They were huge and perfectly fried with a lot of gooey cheese inside and a lovely topping of basil. The acidic tomato sauce is the perfect compliment to the rich arancini. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the carrot and corn puree was divine. The house martini was very good. I would order it again. read more

Court Street Kitchen - Scallops - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place is absolutely delicious. I love a raw bar & they have some fantastic fresh oysters. I came here for my birthday a few months ago with 5 girlfriends & then returned again recently for a short happy hour visit because I was craving their scallops again. We got a bunch of their appetizers when I was there for my birthday & there wasn't one thing I didn't love that we ordered. The service is professional & the inside is fancy. I'd consider this a finer dining experience for Cincinnati & will be back again the next time I want high quality seared scallops & happy hour oysters! read more

Court Street Kitchen - Happy hour oysters & a drink! - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Visited Court Street for a friend's birthday and was pleasantly surprised this placed wasn't packed! It's right in the heart of court street with metered parking in front of the restaurant. The decor is stunning and the seating is very comfortable. I arrived early to check out the happy hour menu and enjoyed a delicious espresso martini and a mule. For dinner I tried the ABC salad with salmon which was great, but I would opt for chicken since the dressing is a special ranch and will likely pair better with chicken. My friends all loved their meals as well. They tried the lemon chicken, salmon, and steak dishes. With it being my girlfriend's birthday they brought her the olive oil cake with a sparkling candle. Such a nice touch. The menu is a little pricey but it's fairly consistent with other restaurants downtown. We will be back! read more

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Great food and service. The espresso martini and Bloody Mary were great. We sat right next to the DJ and the music was so loud we couldn't hear one another. It was a little fatiguing. read more

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I give this place more than a five star rating. My Mr. was looking for a place that specializes in oysters for our 9 year anniversary. He stumbled on Court Street and read the reviews. He was sold and wanted to take me here. Originally he wanted to take me to Atwood but they were booked. I'm so glad we came here instead. We had reservations for Saturday night. It was super busy. Reservations are highly recommended. Kelly was our server and hands down one of the best. She was very attentive and down to earth. She took the time to go over the whole menu and answered all our questions . I love the vibe, atmosphere and decor! Very welcoming and beautiful inside. They do have outdoor seating as well. Their menu is mixed American-Italian-Mediterranean Fusion. It's the best way I can describe. Mainly seafood but they do have vegetarian, Chicken and meat options. Also their dishes are tapas style. Which is shareable. Drink menu also paired well with the meals. Full bar. Here's what we ordered: Drinks: -231 Field Recordings Chenin Blanc Dinner: -Oysters of the day (6) east coast -Canada, west coast Washington state -Grilled oysters -Ahi tuna tataki -AGLIO E OLIO-Tagliolini, Garlic Olive Oil, Crushed Red Pepper -Branzino- grilled white fish with roasted potatoes, broccolini, heirloom carrot, finished w/ tomato and olive tapenade Dessert: -Olive oil Cake All the meals came out in sync. I especially loved the oysters! We ordered the east and west coast. Very fresh and shucked to perfection. All the others followed by that was amazing! You definitely get what you pay for. Our branzino (mild fish) was delicious! You can go to place and always get salmon, but this you have to try because it's unique. Last was our dessert! Unexpected and I was surprised! That was so nice of them to treat us to olive oil cake. Was so good! Thank you Court street Kitchen for taking care of us. Everything was incredible! I can't wait to tell my friends and definitely coming back to try the other items on the menu. read more

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I was looking for a good place for oysters for my lady and I to celebrate our nine year anniversary when I found this spot here on Yelp. Glad I found it because it was absolutely amazing! I'd give this place SIX stars if I could because the experience was so good. The food was epic, the service was extraordinary, and the atmosphere was very relaxed. I'd describe the cuisine as a mixture of French, Italian, and Mediterranean and done VERY well. I made reservations for a Saturday evening, and I'd recommend making reservations, because they got busy FAST. Their menu isn't overly huge but features lots of exquisite options. Their libations menu is very nice especially for wine lovers. Our server, Kelly, was the BEST. She took the time to go over the menu with us and made recommendations based on what she enjoys most. Here's what we got: Drinks: -231 Field Recordings Chenin Blanc Dinner: -Oysters of the day (6) east coast -Canada, west coast Washington state -Grilled oysters -Ahi tuna tataki -AGLIO E OLIO-Tagliolini, Garlic Olive Oil, Crushed Red Pepper -Branzino- grilled white fish with roasted potatoes, broccolini, heirloom carrot, finished w/ tomato and olive tapenade Dessert: -Olive oil Cake The oysters came out first, expertly shucked, and I was surprised how well the west coast oysters went with the cocktail sauce topped with fresh horseradish. Then the grilled oysters, ahi tuna tataki, and aglio e olio came out. The grilled oysters were outstanding! The aglio e olio seems like such a simple dish but tasted phenomenal. The ahi tuna tataki was prepared so well that it practically melted in your mouth. Last, was the grilled branzino. It was grilled to perfection and we couldn't stop raving about it. So moist and flaky! We originally didn't have room for dessert, but Kelly brought out a slice of olive oil cake in celebration of our anniversary, along with a couple glasses of red wine (a French Cabernet for my lady, a Cotes Du Rhone for me). We thanked Kelly numerous, and we're naturally huggers, so we both gave her a hug for her awesome service and just being a wonderful person. They truly take good care of you here and it shows. Plus you truly get what you pay for, not just the quality of the food, but in the overall experience. I would definitely recommend this place for a good celebratory splurge meal. read more

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First time dining here, and we enjoyed it. Adam provided great service! He explained things clearly and paced the meal perfectly. We were also there during happy hour and had reduced prices on our wine. My hubby enjoyed the arancini app, while I went with the oysters. Yum! Our mains were the aragosta pasta and branzino. The pasta sauce was the star, and the seafood was cooked nicely. I liked the branzino, but I could have gone without the olive garnish. Overall it made the dish salty. I love a crispy skin on my fish. A part was crispy, though I think a large part of the skin lost its crispiness due to the sauce. The highlight of the meal was our service! read more

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We arrived after the women's soccer match: four adults and two very small children. We were hot and sweaty and this was a pretty nice place for people to come so casual. We were asked if we had reservations (no). We were told that they didn't have a table for six available (fine, we can go elsewhere). Wait. We will make this work. And they did. We were seated in the bar area (a fun treat for people from Indiana with small kids-no kids in the bar). This was perfect since we were seated by a family with four kids. The story here, while this might not seem to be the place for families (and there is no kids menu or crayons) they made sure we were comfortable and kept us out of the way of other guests, should a crisis arise. Now, to the best paw. The food was perfectly prepared. We enjoyed fish, beef, and chicken all with a variety of accompaniments. Each was unique in flavor and was deliciously seasoned. The steak was cooked perfectly. We shared a piece of birthday cake (thank you!). It was festively presented and everyone was given forks. The owner/manager stepped in to care for our table. He made sure everything was well presented and we had everything we needed. There is valet parking but location is walkable. They have outdoor seating (which would have been perfect if it weren't so hot), but by 7 PM it would have been comfortable, even in this heat wave). While the music seemed loud initially, it was turned down as the ambient sound and patrons came in. Court Street Kitchen delivers great food in a comfortable, pleasant, and beautiful space. The service and customer attention is excellent. There is thought and attention to details and front operations. They are open every day and have great hours. A hard yes! Thank you! read more

Great experience! The service was great, drinks and food were delicious. Our food came out timely. We are definitely coming back! We tried a few different dishes: the A5 Wagyu was the star of the night but also can't complain about the Chicken Scampi or the Porterhouse. The Caprese starter and oysters were also spot-on. Great job! read more

CSK has delicious food. I ordered the branzino. I could tell it was made with love. It's also just a beautiful space. I even peeped the bar in the back which I can't wait to check out next time. My colleague was also blown away by his meal. read more

Court Street Kitchen - Branzino - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Landed on this place on a whim because everything was booked out on NYE. Didn't know what to expect since it was a new restaurant. I am so glad we went! The apps were all amazing, steak was cooked perfectly, and drinks came out quickly and tasted wonderful. Our server was on his A-game even though it got very busy and I couldn't have been more impressed. Next time I'm in Cincinnati, I'll definitely be back. read more

Court Street Kitchen - NY strip, Scallops - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This restaurant was in a great location, and very nice inside. I ordered The Burger, and my friend ordered a Caesar salad with grilled chicken. The burger was good, but the price tag of $22 was a bit much. I would prefer ShakeShack or Culver's if I am going for a smash burger for a much lower price. We sat at the bar and received fantastic service. I can't wait ti come back and try a different dish. read more

Court Street Kitchen - The Burger - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Italian influenced food in a comfortable room. Located in the downtown area, the Court Street Kitchen offers generous portions and a variety of plates. The Arancini was nicely peppered. The Aragosta was flavorful. The service was attentive. read more

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I was in town on business and needed a good restaurant for our team...Court Street did not disappoint! We sat at a booth/table in the back of the restaurant and ordered appetizers, main courses, and cocktails. We started with the bread service and blistered shishitos, which were great! My colleague had the burger and said it was exceptional (and that's saying something about a burger). My other colleague had the Chicken Cassoulet, which he said he could eat daily. I had the Chili Garlic Prawns, which were in an actual sauce but very good. We finished with Tirimisu and donuts, which were both very good. I highly recommend this spot. read more

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Quite a convenient place to eat if you're visiting the Kroger HQ. This venue is located directly across the street. I was there for lunch with a colleague and 2 customers. Gideon was our server and did a great job. We were asked if we wanted a booth or a table which I was indifferent and ended up at a booth. They do have outdoor seating, but it was too windy and cool. I imagine in the summer it will be a really great place to be. Their menu is quite ecclectic with some very interesting options. It is quite pricey, though. Figure at least $20-$25 per person for lunch. They started us off with some delicious fresh baked sourdough bread served with a mini-scoop of butter as well as olive oil and spices. For lunch I had the Mushroom Ragu. Everything was very savory and delicious. The mushroom is in a minced form over the pasta. Topped with a few shavings of fresh parmesan. My customer ordered the same, but added chicken as the protein for an additional $9. My colleague ordered the Tomato Basil Bisque for $8.00 which she claimed was the best she'd ever had. They don't have a parking lot so most parking is metered on the street or at a lot. read more

Court Street Kitchen - Mushroom Ragu - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I can't say enough good things about this establishment. We came for oysters, prawns, and drinks for my birthday. They even asked if I was celebrating something, which I can't remember the last time a restaurant asked me that. The service was 11/10. The oysters were perfection. The prawns were delicious. The espresso martini was probably the best I've ever had. They brought me out a piece of cake for my birthday which was so sweet. What blew my mind is it happened to be my favorite dessert! Olive oil cake with lemon frosting, what are the odds? It was SO good. Then I literally cried when they gave me a hand signed card with a touching message on it. I haven't felt this special in a long time. It's my first birthday I spent away from my mom since moving so it meant so much to me. In this mess of a world we are living in currently, I was blindsided by the kindness show by everyone at this restaurant to make someone's day special. I hope they know how much it meant to me. I can't wait to come back for the steak. It looks like brunch here is a lot of fun too. Thank you to everyone here again. read more

Food, service, and ambiance was not like any restaurant in CincinnatI. The party of 7 was very happy with my choice for our birthday crew. Not to mention the valet service provided. Well done read more

Just a fabulous find for my evening at dinner with my power women's group. Totally enjoyed my meal, the space and service. I had their bread service, a delicious red beet salad and the hummus and vegetables as my main course. We finished up our meal with the olive cake and a flaming starkly candle. Will definitely be back read more

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Had an incredible brunch experience here. They had a DJ playing some nice tunes and the atmosphere inside was lively. I ordered the sort of classic "bacon, eggs, and toast" and they nailed it. My wife ordered the chicken caesar salad and tomato bisque and they were both fantastic. Definitely want to come back to try dinner here. read more

Love this place. The service is next-level attentive, without being pushy in the least. The servers are accommodating and obviously very well trained. It is so refreshing to have such a high bar. The food is killer, which completes the experience. Can't wait to sit outside in the spring. read more

Finally made it back for food. Went for NYE dinner, hubby & I both agreed this was our best NYE dinner over the last 5 years of eating at downtown establishments. Patrick was a great server and answered so many of my questions about the menu. He was very kind the entire evening. Favorite item of the night was the olive oil cake, followed by the burger, the grilled oysters and then the scampi. We were both surprised with the value of the scampi, very filling with the appropriate amount of meat. The chili prawns were too salty, I would not order that again. The grilled oysters were delicious but weren't quite as fresh as places like Atwood. They were very large though. I will be back for lunch, brunch and the occasional drink. This place has some serious potential to really be around for a very long time. read more

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Best restaurant I've been to in awhile. Love the vibe (dance music- but not too intrusive), the service was great, and the FOOD!!! The mushroom ragu was what sweet dreams were made of. Everything we had was top notice (and we tried a lot)- though wouldn't do the Pepe risotto again (save those calories for the ratatouille or ragu!). Wow! Def a favorite in Cincy! read more

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Finally got to check out Court Street Kitchen and let me tell you, there is a reason they are #8 on Yelp's Best New Restaurants of 2025 list! My boss and I met here for dinner this week while she was in town for an event. Street parking was easy to find. The patio is adorable; what a great use of that space. The inside of the restaurant is moody, yet inviting, and beautifully decorated. We started with drinks-- a mocktail for me and a cocktail for her and both delish. For food, we started with an oyster each. It was her first one ever, but she felt great about this being a good place to try one. We "cheers'd" our shells and slurped them down. I could've drank a cup of the mignonette and wanted to put the cocktail sauce on everything-- super horseradish heavy. YUM. We moved onto butternut squash bisque, which they split for us without us asking. So kind. We both loved how savory and hearty it was. The bread service is popular, so we grabbed an order of that too and I am glad we did. It came with the mouse amazing house-whipped butter, olive oil, and zaatar seasoning. I love having something green with every meal, so we went with an order of the green beans. They were topped with hazelnuts, shallots, and citrus-- very good and crunchy. for our mains, we got Aragosta and the salmon dinner. Everything was perfect. The scallop in my Aragosta pasta was chef's kiss. However, the star of the show was the couscous that the salmon was served on. It was some of the best either of us had ever had. I wish I would've gotten an order to go. Can't wait to go back to get it again. We ended the night with a large slice of their famous olive oil cake. It definitely lived up to the hype. I am not an icing girl, but loved this one as it wasn't too sweet or gritty and balanced the cake perfectly. The raspberry sauce took it up two notches. I wish I had the time and money to try every item on the menu, because I totally would. Can't wait to go back! read more

(4) ~ very good overall lunch & service MENU: ** Fries = (4.25) Very good ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** The Burger = (4) very good, would be better w. additional toppings. * Olive Oil Cake = (3.75) Good, just needed more olive oil flavor... read more

Great outdoor seating. The staff was very attentive and the food had a nice presentation and was tasty. I was recommended the Harvest cocktail and it was perfect for what I was looking for. read more

We made a reservation for Sunday brunch / lunch. We were seated immediately (outside as requested) and the waiter came over shortly thereafter. We tried the specialty cocktails, yogurt parfait, ahi tuna ceviche, and burger. All the food was outstanding! Great music was playing while the football game was also in the tv. read more

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This is a spot from my want to try list. My experience was mixed bag. We sat at the bar, service was excellent. I had margarita and companion had a mojito. Both drinks were ok. Appetizer bread and oysters. The oysters were delicious. Main dishes, I had the mushroom ragu dish, companion had the salmon and couscous. The sauce on the salmon dish was drinkable. The mushroom dish was too oily and non-creamy. It was rich in a way that I did not like. Took it home and when heated, there was enough oil to pour off. I did order a final drink, expresso martini. It was delicious. I would come back and just try another main. The inside to include the bathrooms on point! read more