My husband and I have been here twice. Both times the food was bad. And I mean really bad. Staff is nice but sorry, the food is just awful.

Loved our meal and drinks! Such great service and a delicious experience we stumbled upon!

We came for my birthday today and it was lovely. They were down one chef but that didn't stop them from making a delicious meal! 10/10 on the Arancini, Fried Green Tomatoes, A1 butter steak, carrots, baked potato, and the steakhouse burger. We learned that this restaurant is under new management and has a new menu. Yall knocked it out of the park. Cool vibe. Excellent drinks as well! We will be back! read more

Don't you just love stumbling upon hidden gems? Hereinafter is a magical place that I found while driving around Millersport. It's located in what feels like the middle of nowhere near Buckeye Lake. It's almost like I summoned it from my imagination, because I saw it on the side of the road right around the end of the day when I just needed some place to get a drink and a dessert. I sat at the bar, and the owner, Ben, served me himself! They have a full bar with lots of creative cocktail options, but I opted for wine. Ben happens to have a deep love of wine, and he gave me a couple of sample tastes of some of the special ones he had at the bar. We talked wine for a bit (he personally sources the wine he offers at Hereinafter from all over the world). It was such a nice visit -- just chatting about wine while drinking wine -- and definitely made my night. I like my wine dry, but I like my desserts sweet, so I got the warm peach cobbler. It was served bubbling hot in a little cast iron skillet, topped with a dollop of sweet cream. It was delicious, and it felt ultra decadent to eat while drinking wine. The atmosphere at Hereinafter is classy and cool and modern with a nod to mid-century decor (there's a plastic pink flamingo at the entrance). If you don't want to sit at the bar like I did, there are also booths and tables, so lots of places to sit and enjoy a drink and a meal with friends. read more

Oh. My. Gawd. This is a hell of an addition to Buckeye Lake - I've been once so far, with a dinner planned this weekend. The decor - it's spread out, so you don't feel cramped or on top of people next to you. They have tall booths in the back, giving it a club vibe (the stage on the other side - it was closed off, but I'm super curious what they have planned here!) We did brunch today - Bacon Lettuce Fried Green Tomato and Brioche French Toast (and she requested bananas fosters added). We started with a Sparkling French 75's and a Bloody Mary. WOW. Amazing. Possibly the best Bloody Mary I have had in a long time. I followed it with a New York Sour - a complex riff on a sour. Now, their menu IS online now (thanks for the heads up, Kalah!) - but their menu is balanced. It has its basic items, it has its twists, it has its riffs. A little something for everyone (I didn't see a kids menu, but this does not feel like the place to bring your kids - it's adults, a date night, a relaxing atmosphere). The service - we came on a Sunday afternoon off season. It was slow, not a lot of staff - but they were buzzing around. Not once did I feel neglected - our server's drink recommendation for the New York Sour was on point - it was both a beautiful drink and a delicious one. Basically - if you're on the fence, they're worth it. And when I come back Saturday night to try dinner, I will complete the experience, because their menu looks delicious. read more

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A good happened to be in town visiting, so we planned brunch here so we could catch up and fill up, haha. When we arrived, it wasn't crowded at all. I think there was maybe two other parties there; they open at 11 am on Saturdays, so they serve a later brunch than most. By the time we left, about 2 hours later, it was pretty full. Our gentleman server was young, but knew his stuff (didn't have to write anything down), polite, answered our menu q's and offered suggestions. I picked their Big Breakfast Bowl, and it was fantastic. Different flavor profiles than you run of the mill breakfast hash mesh-ups. The base-layer smashed spuds were perfectly soft with crisp edges. I'm not sure which sauce gave the orange coloring, the sausage gravy or their Shasta sauce, but together it was definitely one of the best sausage gravy get-ups I've had in my life. I loved the small sausage chunks; very happy it wasn't minced down to nothingness. I'm so glad Buckeye Lake has a genuine restaurant to brag about. I would love to go back and try their lunch/dinner menu. They have happy hour - drinks AND food items - from 4-6 Monday through Friday, along with daily drink specials Mondays-Thursdays. While I can't comment on the tastes, they have many appealing cocktails that sound intriguing. I will state prices are higher than average here. However, everything is homemade. So quality and quantity were spot on for my experience. read more

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We had a really great dinner here. When we pulled up, it was pretty empty, so we weren't sure what to expect, but the food was phenomenal! We also had a non alcoholic gin drink with ginger that was super great, too! (But we're were a little surprised by the $13 price tag for the small amount, and considering it wasn't an actual cocktail.) The deviled eggs were yummy, and so was the fish and chips and the cheesesteak. The potatoes on the side were AMAZING, and I need to figure out how to make those at home! The service was friendly and non invasive. We will be back! The menu is small, but they execute everything well! read more

Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern - Cute interior - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Millersport, Ohio

"Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore...!!!" Said differently, "OMG, I can't believe this place is in Millersport on Buckeye Lake...!" Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern is awesome. Wonderful. Unique. It's kinda like an old supper club. Plush half-round banquette seating, a few chandeliers, a nice bar, mood lighting - really lovely. Service is on point. These nice, friendly folks are well-trained. The food is excellent. Mostly Cajun/creole. Gumbo was good, pork chop was delicious, pasta was really nice, shrimp & grits were good. The chef is very good. Cocktails were outstanding. Owner Ben is apparently a master mixologist, and it shows. Absolutely excellent shaken cocktails. The Chet Baker was especially fantastic, and the French 125 was really good. Ben is out working the room, speaking with every table, and in between talking to customers he runs around bussing tables and wiping them down. You know an owner is serious about operating their restaurant well when they're running around the dining room with a bus rag in their hand. He's also exceptionally nice. This guy's a winner. This restaurant's a winner. My 2 constructive suggestions - offered very respectfully to the chef - the Bananas Foster sauce on the perfectly fried beignets was off-putting. Not enough caramel flavor. Bananas that had the hard consistency of plantains. The sauce is a great idea, but on this night needed a little more work. And the gumbo was saltier than we needed. It may have come from the smoked pork, but it was quite salty (and otherwise delicious). My wife's request - when the season begins, please, please, please open for Sunday brunch. The dining experience around Buckeye Lake is changing - for the better. There are finally a few good places to eat that serve more than fried bar food. Of these better new restaurants, Hereinafter is the best among them, and my new favorite place. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...!!! read more

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Arrived with our family of 6. The staff was fantastic at accommodating our dietary restrictions. Amazing food, amazing cocktails. Highly recommend. read more

First time here, had reservations for 5:30 on a Friday evening. It was not busy at all, but it did start to pick up as we were leaving (Close to 7). Looks are deceiving from the outside. Walking in it is a very spacious area with nice table seating and quite a large bar area. We were greeted by multiple people and upon seating were presented with water and the menu. Luckily it was happy hour, which had deal on drinks and apps. I had The Ricky and later a God Rush cocktail. Next visit ill set at the bar as enjoy watching them mix up the drinks, reminds me of the 80's movie, Cocktail! For appetizer we had the deviled eggs. They were appropriately sized, with a creamy filling ant topped with a piece of bacon. Pretty good! my main dish was the fish and chips, two pieces of fish that was dredged in a beer batter and fried. served with Cajun potatoes and a blue cheese slaw. The main dish is where my score dropped to 4 stars. The fish was overly greasy in my opinion, the Cajun potatoes were good, but lacked Cajun, more seasoning needed, and the slaw fell short, for me. Overall, great place for a drink in a classy establishment on the lake. I would return but get a different meal next time. read more

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We were visiting from Florida and decided to come here for brunch on Saturday. The food was AMAZING. I got the scampi grits and my boyfriend got the breakfast burrito. Both dishes were bursting with flavor and a generous sized portion. The drinks we got were good and the french press coffee was super cute. And speaking of super cute, there was also a grey kitten outside that made our whole day after missing our pets on our trip. The service was great - our server was attentive and sweet, even with sitting in the cute patio area away from the rest of the restaurant. I wish we had more time in town to come back again. But next year when we are back we will be sure to stop by here again! read more

Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Millersport, Ohio

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while and finally had the opportunity to do so. So glad I did. It's in a building that at first glance you assume it's an office or small warehouse but inside is tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. Known mostly for their spin on cocktails the food was amazing. We ordered fish and chip. The fish was a generous portion of meaty cod. But the potatoes stole the show. I don't know what seasoning they use but they were crisp and delicious. They offer a ton of cocktails and our server recommended the Bennet and New York sour and they were spot on. Can't wait to return! read more

Found the Hereinafter tavern by accident on our Friday night trek from Cincinnati to Morgantown, and glad we did. The overall experience was above and beyond. From the food (started with the crab dip, had the shrimp and lobster Reuben sandwich, look it up ) to the drinks (we had a couple ms. Dalloways and the Pepino cocktails), everything was sooo good! The service was on point, answering our questions, providing the best pairing recommendations, and no long waits for food or drinks. The vibe and layout of the tavern has a mix of speakeasy with modern feels to it. Will definitely let friends know to try it out. read more

Great food. Great drinks. Live music. We will be back. Try the Captains Blood cocktail as well - so good. read more

Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern - Chet Baker. Like a jacked up Old Fashioned - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Millersport, Ohio

Upon entering we were greeted and seated immediately . Decor is new and fresh with Lux finishes and comfortable seating. We were greeted by Mackey and Madison, who kindly showed the table light in which you turn on when needing their attention! We started with the sparkling 75 which was crisp and refreshing ! I added Plymouth gin which I have never tried but Ben who is owner and mixologist was super insightful and did not steer me wrong!l This place has a unique take on its libations! DISCLOSURE - if you are looking for a hum drum place for standard bar drinks THIS IS NOT your huckleberry! Any drink served in a coup is chilled with liquid nitrogen and all ice is hand carved after being put thru an extensive filtration process! The atmosphere was light with lots is smiling faces and pleasant music of yesteryear humming in the background generating an upbeat vibe. For starters we had the deviled eggs. The creaminess of the pimento cheese and the candied bacon , made these some of the best we have ever had and cannot wait to get back to try again!!! The fried green tomatoes with goat cheese and bacon jam were crispy and flavorful. The basil being the perfectly added garnishment. The fried oysters were plump and cooked to perfection. The roumalade could have presented a little more spice but a def do over. Our main events consisted of the jambayla and the stuffed blacked trout. Don't let the "small plates" disclosure fool you these are generous portions!! The trout was a 10/10 which was a whole blackened fish cooked perfectly with the stewed okra. It could have been a meal for two and actually did notice the couple next to us sharing it! The Jambalaya was bursting with seafood and sausage and like the trout could have been shared. Cannot wait to return! A true gem on buckeye lake! So excited to see what such enthusiastic owners will do with this amazing space! read more

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We couldn't decide what to get because everything on the menu looked awesome. We got catfish and cheesy grits with chorizo gravy, which was also amazing. I'm definitely coming back here as often as I can. read more

Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern - Amazing brunch! Crab cakes Benedict and spicy Bloody Mary - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Millersport, Ohio

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We have now been here twice in one week. The food has been delicious, the service friendly and informative, and the cocktails delicious and unique! read more

Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern - French Toast (requested bananas foster on top) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Millersport, Ohio

A great little gem at Buckeye Lake ..the cocktails are amazing and beautifuly made and the food was fantastic.. our waitress was attentive but not over bearing . Great place would go back read more

So.... If you're looking for the complete experience this is the place. I've been there a few times now and the consistency remains. They bring art to food and libation every time. From hand crafted with love cocktails to delightful, fresh entrees the Here and After has a great evening in store for you. The pricing is correct for the value you get in your food and beverages. We were made aware of brunch on Saturday and Sunday and that menu looks fantastic! Lets start with bottomless mimosas.... read more

Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern - Old Fashioned - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Millersport, Ohio

Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere!! Wish I would have found this place sooner.... And the cheesecake is to die for!!!!

Excellent service, food and cocktails. Approachable staff, fun and obvious they enjoy what they are doing. Had brunch, can't wait to go back for the full menu. Expertly stirred old fashioned and the BLT was amazing. See you soon! read more

Well yay, a hot and new place in the Buckeye Lake area! There are few nicer places for dinner in Buckeye Lake, and I don't think there are actually any others in Millersport. Certainly none with chandeliers. I would highly recommend checking out the website of this spot before visiting to get a feel for the artisanal flair they aim to highlight. The owner is a master mixologist who left the central Ohio area 20 years ago to build his experience all over the country, and is now building this new concept in an otherwise pretty isolated area from the main foodie culture of Cbus. It's an impressive venture and it will be very cool to watch it grow. They do currently have a pretty full food menu, which wasn't yet listed on the website because they are still fleshing out their ideas and testing things out. It almost has a roaring 20's New Orleans feel to it. They are working on also building out an event space in a large room adjacent to the restaurant. I have a feeling that by summertime/lake tourist season, this place will be extremely hard to get a table at. We had a sparkling 125 (off-menu), an old fashioned, and a gin Buck-- I would definitely ask for a little explanation on the drinks, and if you don't see something you love, opt to let them create something based on your tastes. The cocktails are the specialty here, so make sure you get the full experience. The owner made the rounds on our visit and we had an awesome chat. For food, we went for the Brussels and the French onion soup. Both pretty much as-expected with reasonable portion sizes for the price. The French onion soup was too salty and could have used a little umph on the bread/melted cheese element, but still tasted good. I look forward to trying the smoked stuffed trout and to seeing the full menu when they have had some time to lock it down, but in the meantime I applaud them on making a lot of affordable apps/small plates that make the experience accessible for people in the area. Bravo so far, Hereinafter! Cant wait to see what the future holds. read more

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First trip in and it was amazing! The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about all their food and especially their drinks. Everything was Perfectly prepared. The Deviled Eggs, Wedge Salad, Beef Short Ribs and Banana Bread Butter dessert were all amazing. It is nice it have a higher end restaurant in the area. The atmosphere on the back patio was amazing. Will be back soon for sure! read more

My wife and I had an absolutely wonderful evening at Hereinafter last night! Our server was Paula and she was excellent. Very patient explaining the incredible cocktail menu. We ordered deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes for a starter, then i had the braised short ribs and my wife had shrimp and grits. They call these small plates, but they are full sized entrees. Very large portions. The cocktails were over the top great. Believe the hype! That was the best upscale meal we've had around the Buckeye Lake area. Great addition to the dining options! read more

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They have a good menu with a variety of flavors. Everything we had was exceptional. I had my concerns based on the outside of the building (old VFW building) but inside was very nice. It's kind of high-end meets casual. I was pleasantly surprised - the food was fabulous and had wonderful service too. We had tuna tartare and the fried green tomato appetizers. For main my husband had the scallops and I had the shortribs. Everything was sooo good and nothing was left on the plates. I'm kind of a food snob but this place exceeded expectations and rivals many of the best places in Columbus. Only concern is that because of location it doesn't quite jump out at you as a place to try. I hope they stay around because it's my new fav read more

Visiting from Columbus and was thoroughly impressed with the food and cocktail menu. Excellent service and a very friendly atmosphere. Happy we discovered this in the Buckeye Lake area. read more

Excellent staff. We had a last minute Bachelorette party reservation and they accommodated us so we could have a really great dinner. Food is really yummy and they have GREAT cocktails. read more

Great service from our waiter Max. Food was excellent as well. Can't wait to go back. read more

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The cocktails were really well-made, and the food was nicely paired with the drinks. The owner is always present to help when questions arise about the cocktails. Great service. Nick and Nathan were so attentive and took the time to introduce us to varieties of spirits we hadn't yet heard of. The atmosphere is cozy and can't wait to return in the summer. read more

A friend and I found this place on accident when we were driving around Buckeye Lake just trying new places. It popped up, looked cool, so we stopped. It was amazing! We loved the ambiance of the place. It's like a speakeasy meets a hipster bar. It was fun, the drinks were delicious, and our server was very sweet. We had just eaten so we didn't get a chance to try the food but we are definitely going to go back and give that a try. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled awesome as it went by our table. read more

Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern - The French 77 cocktail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Millersport, Ohio

Completely remodeled, very upscale and comfortable. Great service, friendly servers. Creative menu that has items you won't find elsewhere. read more

Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern - Bar area - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Millersport, Ohio

Stopped in to try this new addition to Buckeye Lake. We shared a bottle of wine and studied the cocktail menu. The rose we ordered was good, we opted for dessert since Cajun cuisine is too spicy. The bananas foster arrived hot and smelled great, the bananas were very hard, not much banana and caramel flavors. The service was very good, will come back later in the summer when their entertainment starts. I did not give it 5 stars since I really cannot review the food. read more

Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern - Bananas Foster Beignet - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Millersport, Ohio

My husband and I were in town for the weekend and knew our first stop had to be Hereinafter after reading the other Yelp reviews. It was St. Patrick's Day, so we started with the scotch eggs from the special menu. Very very good. For dinner we opted for the shrimp & grits and fried catfish. The intention was to share the meals with each other, but I loved the fish so much that he only got 2 bites ‍ The cocktails were so good!!! I decided to be adventurous and try the French 125 and I fell in love. I couldn't leave until I ordered just 1 more! The service was excellent, absolutely zero complaints. We'll be sure to make this our first stop anytime we're in town! read more

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Really enjoy this place. The cocktails are second to none and they even have an amazing wine list. The food is really good, with choices that are on the nicer side and much better than you can usually get at a buckeye lake food establishment. Check them out now! read more

We decided to venture in to a new place for dinner at Buckeye lake. Kind of a retro atmosphere & inviting restaurant with a great staff. The owner, Ben, chatted with us at the bar. My husband started with a handcrafted cocktail that he throughly enjoyed. I recommend the Greek salad. The gumbo was the best (worth going back for itself). We ordered the shrimp gnocchi. It did not disappoint! Not only did it include a homemade red sauce but the gnocchi were freshly made. Wow! Haven't had anything like that before. The menu has a nice twist on items you may have had before. Compliments to the chef. We will definitely return to this quaint little gem in Millersport Ohio read more

Just had an awesome evening! There were 10 of us in our party. The drinks, food, and service were amazing!!!! I think I expected bar food and this is so much more. I personally had a few old fashions and the southern burger and they were fantastic. I cannot say enough about how fabulous the manager and staff were. read more

Absolute gem! While I can't speak for Buckeye Lake, Hereinafter was a great find! All of the staff were welcoming and friendly, food was also a surprise for these Louisiana natives! Chef Michael really hits the southern taste buds - crab cakes with bacon jam... YES! Our favorite was Shayna who expertly crafted our AMAZING cocktails, each one made was a work of art! Oh and they all were delicious! I only wish we could have taken her and the whole place back to Louisiana with us! Thanks for a memorable end to our Ohio road trip! The Comeauxs read more

Absolutely love the food here! Very cool speakeasy interior. Drinks are upscale and it is fun to try things we never heard of before. Now my boyfriend is into craft cocktails!! read more

Nice atmosphere and great drinks. Very friendly staff! Great walking distance at buckeye lake. Would love to see more selection in liquor in the future read more

Owner Ben Long has an instant hit on his hands. The ambiance is fantastic, feeling like a 1950 supper club and a tiki cocktail bar vibe. The staff was personable and accommodating to our every whim. The fare is by far the best in the Buckeye Lake region, and then some and the hand crafted cocktails are to die for. Remember to ask for Sasha ! read more