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    Eighteen at the Radisson

    3.3 (301 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    EIGHTEEN AT THE RADISSON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Intimate
    Upscale
    Good for kids

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    View looking at Cincinnati on a rainy evening.
    Lori S.

    We dined here on 9/25 for restaurant week. Nicole was our server, and she was an absolute gem! The food was absolutely amazing! We will definitely be back, and will request Nicole as our server. She is definitely an asset to the Eighteen family!

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    Julie W.

    The views are absolutely breathtaking. The restaurant, located on the 18th floor, features floor-to-ceiling windows and revolves, completing a full rotation in about 90 minutes. That's really what you're paying for. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best. The service was pleasant. With such incredible views, it's disappointing that the menu and food don't match the setting--this place has the potential to offer an unforgettable dining experience. 3- stars for quality of food 4 stars service 5 stars for the views from the 18th floor

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    Drew D.

    The Radisson is one of those buildings you always see driving by the city, and recently I found out there was a restaurant on top! Me and my gf booked a night in the hotel as well as dinner reservations! As we rode the elevator to the top floor, the aesthetic made us feel fancy. We arrived at the top, were seated and soaked everything in. The view is incredible. That was definetly one of the best parts of our dinner. The top level rotates slowly as well, allowing you to see a 360 degree view of the city. No random walls or pillars in the way, just a great sunset view. The food though needed to hold some weight as well. So we dove into the menu and was greeted shorty after with some bread. Nothing special about it but was nice to snack on. I ordered a Pinot and my gf ordered a moscato which she enjoyed very much. I had to start with the crispy onions. Which was pretty good with the sauce. Probably ate too many lol. For our entrees, I went light with the chicken Caesar, which was pleasantly very good. My girlfriend ordered the New York strip. There was some fat to it, flavor wasn't mind blowing, but we wanted to feel that level of fancy. Roasted carrots came with the steak and they were tender and yummy. We enjoyed our view for awhile. All in all, it was a special night out and the view really made it just that. The food was a nice touch, and the drinks solidified a romantic evening that made my gf feel on top of the world.

    Chrissy D.

    We always enjoy this place! Food is delicious, customer service is great, beautiful atmosphere - I do wish they'd bring back the good bread

    View from our table
    Dave M.

    If you want mediocre food at a very high price, with slow unhappy service, in a restaurant that doesn't revolve (that's supposed to). This is the place to go. Upon arrival, the hotel lobby smelled like there was a weed convention was in progress. We got upstairs and the lobby smelled like sewer gas, not a great start. We had 7pm reservations. We were seated about that time. We were told on the way to our table that the revolving part of the operation was broken, bummer. The place is mostly empty. Once seated, we were given water, but our server didn't come around for another 15 minutes or so. We ordered a wedge salad for $10, about the size of my palm, but tasted ok We also got the french onion soup, which wasn't bad but wasn't a $9 soup. Our entrees were a rack of ribs (with lobster mac and cheese as the side) and chicken carbonara. The ribs were a decent portion, but they were dry. You can tell these are the frozen/precooked and warmed ribs. Taste was ok, but nothing special. I paid extra for the lobster mac/cheese, thiis was HOT and the portion was fair, but I'm pretty sure it was just Velvetta Shells and cheese. Anyway, the lobster part consisted of 5 tiny chunks of lobster that had ZERO flavor. The chicken Carbonara was actually good, not a real carbonara, but had good flavor and a lot of chicken (for my money tho it isn't a $23 plate). We did order desserts as well, a chocolate cake which wasn't bad but not special, and the same can be said for the cheesecake. Total bill $111.83 We saw our server 4 times over the 90 minutes there. The other staff (with the exception of 1 young man) seemed like they were forced to be there. If you are going, the view is nice. Don't get your expectations up, it's not fancy (its Covington fancy). This restaurant's better days have gone by. I hadnt been there in 25 years, boy things have changed. I can honestly say say that this will likely be my last time here.

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    Jennifer F.

    The view, the view, the view! The restaurant rotates fully in about an hour and the views of Cincinnati are spectacular. The restaurant has plaques of trivia while you rotate. Some of the windows appear to have some gaps so it was a little chilly next to them. We went there for restaurant week and the food was worth it. The steaks were well seasoned and cooked perfectly. We had a great time with a fabulous view. Our server was super pleasant and the food runners were speedy and friendly.

    Loved the rotating view
    Rhonda M.

    My generous & kind daughter & son-in-law brought me here for brunch. We had a reservation but still waited 15 minutes past our reservation time. Once seated, our helpful server guided us through the process. I had an omelette made for me but it was meh. Wondering if they used egg substitute instead of real eggs. The prime rib was average. Loved the cheese bites. The tossed salad was average. The red velvet cake was very dry. The cheesecake was meh. I liked the smoked salmon & the baked salmon was good also. I just expected so much more for the price. The ambiance of a rotating restaurant is unique. I'm sure that's the big draw here.

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    Aubrie H.

    A rotating restaurant on the top floor of the Radission provides a wonderful view of Cincinnati. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The food menu had lots of options as well as different beers and cocktails to enjoy. The star here is the view, we almost made it completely around during our dinner. When you pass by certain windows there are plaques to show you what you're looking at. We had wonderful service and a great visit.

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    Food was amazing!! Forgot to take pics but the NY strip was cooked perfectly and the baked potato was so yummy! Will be going again!

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    Ask the Community - Eighteen at the Radisson

    Is there parking for a party bus the size of a motorhome? Will be making a reservation for 10

    Amy, I didn't see any parking for a large motor home. I would ever go back to this restaurant.

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    Ripple Wine Bar - Covington

    4.6
    (187 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Tonight I stumbled into Ripple looking for a glass of wine and ended up finding exactly what I…read moredidn't know I needed. From the moment I sat down at the bar, owner Matt and the bartenders made me feel genuinely welcome. They took the time to learn my name, offer recommendations, and check in throughout the evening without ever being overbearing. It's a rare gift to make a solo guest feel seen while still giving them space to enjoy their own company. The food was outstanding. I ordered the baked brie with the honeycomb (trust me, get the honeycomb) and every bite was delicious. The combination of warm brie, puff pastry, honey, and nuts was incredible. Matt's wine recommendation was equally spot on. What impressed me most, though, was the atmosphere. Ripple strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated and comfortable. Whether you're on a date, catching up with friends, or simply enjoying a quiet evening alone, you'll feel right at home. I arrived as a first-time guest and left feeling like a regular. Covington is lucky to have this place. I'll definitely be back.

    I booked this place for our anniversary. When we walked in, we we're immediately led by the staff…read moreto the 2bd floor sit by the glass railing which allows you oversee downstairs bar and kitchen. It's amazing and fun to watch the chef and people coming in and what they order from above! We had their Spanish flatbread which is very tasty and yummy. We also had their beef Wellington popovers, which is delicious! For main course i had salmon and husband had their Mac & cheese. All great, no complains! Very happy! Just surprised that they serve everything use one-time plate which is a little unusual for this type of place. We didn't had dessert but I'm sure it will be great too! This place is a little gem in Covington with lots of wine selection too, and it's 1st floor is bar and 2nd floor mostly restaurant, of course, we drink while we eating too! It's a nice find!

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    Ripple Wine Bar O'Bryonville

    Ripple Wine Bar O'Bryonville

    4.4
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    Fantastic service. Cheap price. Great, fancy/casual vibe. Food was fantastic. Cheese board was so…read moreso good. My flatbread was delicious. Ordered a bottle of wine and got the cheese board for free (only on Wednesday's). Found out on Thursday's they offer $2 oysters! Make sure to get there early.

    went to ripple for the first time last night and had a great experience- up until we had to deal…read morewith sarah. one of my girlfriends has a nut allergy which we specified to our server (not sarah) while ordering but when our food was brought out (by sarah) we realized there was pistachio on one of the items. the rest of us don't have a nut allergy and said we could eat it but sarah made a small fuss about how she couldn't leave it bc then she would have to charge us for two dishes, never mind that it was due to their error. whatever, no big deal. halfway through our visit, our server came to say that his shift was ending but that we'd be taken good care of by sarah. that's when we learned that sarah is the girl who brought out our food and thought eh, maybe the last interaction was a one-off and everything would be fine. sarah then proceeds to try and clear our charcuterie board even though we still had a decent amount of food left and were still picking at it. comes back AGAIN (mind you we all have drinks that are still half full) ten minutes later, takes the board and asks how we'd like to split the check. given that we'd had such a pleasant experience with every other employee we'd interacted with up until then, it was incredibly disappointing to have our visit end on a sour note by sarah trying to push us out the door (i'm not even kidding, i think she was our server for maybe a grand total of 20 minutes) when these are girlfriends i hadn't seen in months. it wasn't even close to closing time, there were still multiple other patrons present, and we weren't being loud or disruptive, so im really not sure why sarah was so anxious to send us on our merry way. all this to say, i highly recommend ripple- just try to avoid getting sat in sarah's section if at all possible.

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    Eighteen at the Radisson - steak - Updated July 2026

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