Decided to try it out since it's highly recommended. Everyone working was very nice and helpful…read more We got a range of things. The burger was excellent. The fries are tasty, but I can see why some people say they're over seasoned/salted. The grilled cheese is a fantastic mix of gooey cheeses. The Mac and cheese was good, not great, and has kind of a crazy amount of black pepper in it. The tomato soup is good, but spicy. Like spicy enough that they should probably note that, since kids and some people will freak out. The pickles, also crazy hot and spicy, and they should definitely note that somewhere. It's a very cozy little diner and the decor is fun. The games and puzzles are a nice addition. Parking is easy, as there's street parking and a parking lot across the street.

Love the vibes. The ladies behind the counter are sweet and awesome. Very savvy on the grill…read morecooking up EXCELLENT food. Menu is simple and the food is done very well. Finally someone who seasons their patties! I definitely recommend the vegan cobbler it's sooo good

We had an amazing meal this morning at the echo. The ambience is perfect for an urban diner. Plenty…read moreof seating and a very cool shaped bar in the middle. We had never been to the Echo before even though we come to Cincinnati often. They make their own pies and have a wide assessment of breakfast and lunch items so we were drawn to this little gem. I ordered the hot mess. And it did not disappoint in the least. Let me be clear, if you love breakfast then the hot mess is not to be missed. My better half ordered the blueberry pancake which was perfect. Lightly crispy and tons of blueberries. She also got a side order of bacon that was crispy without being too far gone. The white bread toast was crispy buttery and delicious, most definitely home made. Yum! Our waitress Emmy was so patient with all of my silly questions. She was one of the best servers I have ever had. We will come again and highly recommend eating here. I hope the echo pays Emmy more because she is outstanding.

This place was busy!! The service was quick, our waitress was very attentive and we had a very nice…read moretime. They have a large diner like bar in the front room and comfy seating in the side room. The food was wonderful. The goetta was crispy, the baked apples were sweet, and the biscuit gravy was great!

Milkman, you were so, so, so good to me! I've never been into the restaurant, though I have gotten…read moreDoorDash once before. It was as delicious as I wanted it to be! When my friend and I walked in, we were greeted by such a sweet staff who immediately welcomed us in, shared their thoughts on the menu (since we were first-timers), and suggested we leave a review (they were so lovely, so how could we not!) The entire restaurant feels like the diner Sam worked at in Cinderella Story from the early 2000s - very vintage, very retro, very 50s! It's what I imagine restaurants looking like when my grandparents went on dates when they were my age. I had gotten the tofu nugs via DoorDash, which were better IRL and the milkshake was scrumptious too! My friend got the Milkman Burger, fries, and a fruity pebbles shake. It was all great but let me tell ya...we had this meal almost two weeks ago and I'm STILL dreaming of those French fries. I have had so many iterations of fried potato before...shoestring, steak, wedges, sweet potato, those made from yuca, curly, dipped in ice cream, etc. and these are the best fries I've had in my life. If I could live off the fries, I would. They were that good. I already have plans to share this place with other friends of mine as it has officially worked its way into the rotation for me!

Absolutely love milkman! It's a consistent experience every time and I love the food! I get the…read moredeluxe burger with no bun and a side of fries with their house sauce and wow! My favorite part is that they are smash burgers and filled with flavor. The restaurant itself is in the heart of OTR and very clean. All of the servers are always super nice and provide great service to the customers.

Still great. The smoked lamb au jus had nice crispy baguette -- maybe the only quibble is that the…read moreau jus was on the salty side. The pastrami Reuben still great! Great vibe, mix of people

This was our second visit, and somehow it was even better than the first. From the moment we…read morearrived, the staff was attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, offering great recommendations that did not disappoint. Every dish was unique and packed with flavor. The lobster may be the best in town--buttery, tender, and perfectly seasoned. The short rib mac and cheese was pure comfort food elevated to another level, with rich, melted cheese and a side of homemade tomato sauce that added an unexpected burst of flavor. The real surprise of the night was the potato cake. Whether it's a secret menu item or not, it deserves a permanent spot on the menu. The combination of crispy potato cake, creamy goat cheese, and sweet apple butter was absolutely incredible and unlike anything we've had before. This restaurant continues to impress us with its creativity, quality, and outstanding service. We can't wait for our next visit.

We were in town for a wedding weekend and, with so many places closed on Sunday, we were thrilled…read moreto stumble upon this gem. When we arrived, the restaurant was very busy--a great sign! Even though there was a wait, the bartender and server kindly invited us to sit at the bar so we wouldn't have to stand in line. Our food took a little longer than expected, but it was absolutely worth the wait. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the quality of the food more than made up for the extra time. The service was friendly and accommodating, and the overall experience was wonderful. We had a great meal and a very enjoyable visit. Highly recommend!

I went here for a mother daughter treat. I love that you just grab a table after you order your…read morefood. I had pancakes and bacon and my daughter had the burger with avocado and shared hummus starter. Everything was delicious!

My boyfriend wanted to go Play some Putt-Putt on his birthday weekend just to get out of the house…read moreso we tried to avoid the super hot time of the day and went there around noon it's a cute little course has some small challenges we didn't try any of the ice cream to really in the day but the service was great The ambience was nice. I will say the only downfall is for $16 for two people I wish it had more holes to play

Usually stop here 4 or 5 times a year since they opened. Sad to say last 3 stops have been…read moremarginal to outright bad. The positive today wife's pot roast sandwich was "ok", not high praise. Bad was I got an over cooked breaded tenderloin (black marks in places) that tasted like onion rings! And the big no no in my opinion, they served warmed up fries that were dropped in grease to heat up. I worked in restaurants in my early years so too me this is like breaking a commandment! Taking the diner off our places to stop!

I made brunch reservations because I thought they'd be really busy on a Saturday but there were a…read morelot of empty seats at noon. Hopefully that was just due to the rainy weather! I ordered the blueberry pancake fritters for the table to share as an appetizer and everyone enjoyed them. For brunch our table had a couple of omelettes, a bowl of potato soup, a meatloaf sandwich, and chicken & waffles. I would say everything was good but nothing was really great, no real standouts. The restaurant was clean and I like the modern diner decor. I just wouldn't call it "fine" diner and bar like their name.

Stopped in for lunch with the family. Interesting theme upscale diner. The food was fine came as…read moredescribed but really not that interesting. The waitress did a solid job and the highlight of the meal were the blueberry pancake fritters. Highly Recommend ordering these when you go. Overall a solid B, I would go back if I was in the area

Dined in Saturday at 4:30 pm (had to make a show). Service was friendly. Place was empty aside from…read morea few people at the bar. We had a reservation for two and for some reason they sat us directly next to the loud kitchen. Entire building open and we got bad seats just baffles me. The prime rib carpaccio was basically lunch meat with arugula. We liked the crispies but overall it's not something we really enjoyed and would not order again. It would have been better served on toast maybe. This was something we'd never had before and did not know what to expect so that's on us. 22 oz ribeye and potatoes are ok, a lesser version of sotto. steak was crisped well, not as much fat as usual which i liked. the crispy lasagne was ok. sauce is a tad spicy which was fine. kitchen manager or head chef came out to speak with us and he was very friendly. our server was Jenna. espresso martini - great, done well with strong espresso flavor and foam on top the red borough - very good, comparable to a manhattan blueberry spritz - very fruity, easy drinker s'mores was ok but honestly could do without the ice cream The ambiance is nice, very cute and clean. chairs were different and comfortable! Overall, it was ok. Not one of our top ranked places in cincy.

Came in for restaurant week and everything was delicious, our service was so nice, and the place…read morewas so cute! The drink that was on special for restaurant week was fun, but pretty sweet. The carbonara croquettes were SO TASTY. The bianca bolognese was an interesting twist on a classic. The s'more's dessert was very good, but very rich, so sharing would be perfect. We'd love to go back'