Came here for the first time and had the chicken sandwich... it was crazy good. The flavor was…read moreabsolutely incredible and it tasted so fresh. The menu in general is small but full of classic American food with a bit of a modern twist. We also really enjoyed the fountain soda machine. It's great that they use a local company instead of just using Coke-a-Cola! The ordering system is different than at most restaurants (you order at the counter before getting served at your seat), but the line moves quickly. What was especially awesome about our experience at Northstar was the service. There was a very slight mistake on our order (a burger that we asked for no cheese came with cheese), and, although we didn't mind at all, Northstar went above and beyond to make it right.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about NorthStar! Such amazing food, friendly staff and an…read moreoverall great ambiance. I stopped by to get a salad for lunch and it was made wrong twice but they handled it so promptly and very kindly. I felt bad but they reassured me it wasn't my fault. I recently had an issue with a local restaurant where the owner berated me for a mistake they made so this was such a breath of fresh air. I'm a faithful customer and I'll continue to come back. Excellent place for my family. P.S. the Kenwood salad, enchiladas, fish sandwich, and margherita pizza add prosciutto are some of my favorites! Honestly everything on the menu is good, you won't be disappointed.

My husband and I just visited here for the first time three weeks ago and have already returned…read moretwice. It is the best value for a sit down restaurant we have found in the area recently. The service is really good. Seated promptly, waters come out promptly, minor order modifications handled easily. We have really enjoyed the variety of food. My husband loves the salads and the bowls and pizzas are also good. Probably the favorite entree we have had is the fish and chips. We find the drinks particularly reasonably priced and the cocktails are good. We really like the blueberry one. The space is sunny and open. We have been with our kids and see lots of friendly groups dining there. Free parking in the garage is another plus.

Nice looking modern aesthetic. Very loud inside from pop music, open kitchen, and chatter. We could…read morenot really hear each other. Service was very friendly. I forget our servers name, but the manager also came by to check on us and even got my food boxed. We got a burger and the chicken katsu and of course the famous biscuits to start. The biscuits were very good but also a bit buttery greasy for our taste. One was enough (we split it). I did take the rest home and add some eggs to it for breakfast which was good! The burger was pretty good. Nice and salty. Not dripping with grease. Soft bun! The fries were decent but not my preferred style. I like fresh cut and these were kind of a shoestring fry. The chicken was decent but a pretty small portion that left my fiancé hungry. He said the side with it was just ok. We got cocktails that I can't recall but they were pretty good. We would go back and try some other things. Probably on a less busy day earlier in the week.

First and foremost, Olivia was absolutely phenomenal! She was one of the best servers I've had in a…read morevery long time--sweet, personable, attentive, helpful, and genuinely a pleasure to talk to. She made us feel completely comfortable and truly made an already wonderful meal even better. Exceptional service from beginning to end! The restaurant itself is adorable, modern, beautifully decorated, and has a lovely patio. But the service and food completely stole the show. We ordered several appetizers, including the bruschetta, fried green tomatoes, corn and ricotta dip, and pimento croquettes. I'm VERY picky, and I genuinely wouldn't change a single thing. Every dish was flavorful, perfectly balanced, beautifully presented, and cooked exactly right. The bruschetta was so good that we ordered a second round! The fried green tomatoes were perfectly crisp with a delicious sauce, and the pimento croquettes were crispy on the outside, creamy inside, and paired perfectly with the sauce and pickles. The corn and ricotta dip was delicious as well. Nothing was too salty, under-seasoned, overcooked, or missing anything. The flavors were spot-on across the board. For dessert, we had the peach butter cake with everything on the side. The cake was delicious on its own and even better with the ice cream. It's rare to try so many dishes and not want to change a single thing, but that was the case here. The food was top-notch, and Olivia truly made the experience. We will definitely be back and will absolutely recommend this place to others. Amazing food, amazing service, and an overall experience that went above and beyond.

I went with a group here and it was great! The service was fast and our waitress was extremely…read morepleasant. She was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I loved how she verified food allergies with the cooks. The food was great! The wings were a good size and the sauce was nice. The asparagus was cooked well and the aoli accompanied it very well. The star was the peach butter cake! The first bite tasted like a cinnamon roll and kept pulling you back in. I'd 100% give this place a shot in you're in the area.

We've enjoyed the Kenwood location. Servers were great. The food is always good! Being able to…read moremake reservations ahead of time is great!

This review is based solely off ordering from door dash which I will NOT do again!…read more I ordered the lunch portion of the parmesan crusted chicken - I received a burnt chicken breast - the wrong potatoes that didn't initially come with the entree when I was looking forward to the cheesy casserole like potatoes and barely any green beans. It was extremely disappointing and ice cold. I know I know, I ordered from doordash but I am 10 minutes away so no reason to be cold plus you should offer good food no matter what with the price point their food is at. I can't rate the ambiance or service as I do not know.

Unfortunately, a nasty pandemic ended the brunch buffet, but didn't hurt the quality of the…read morerestaurant at all. I finally made my return to Trio Bistro today for an amazing meal. My friend started with calamari, served on a bed of Asian slaw. The rings were tender and tasty, and nicely complemented by the slaw. The soup du jour was shrimp bisque, which I eagerly ordered. I wish it hadn't been completely pureed, because I like bits of shrimp in it, but it was still excellent, tasting of shrimp, cream, and delicate seasonings. Moving on, he had the meatloaf, and we both liked it. I had the day's special of my favorite fish - halibut. It was perfectly seared, sitting in a pool of browned butter sauce and garnished with pine nuts, all accompanied by tasty spinach and garlic mashed potatoes. We each enjoyed a slice of carrot cake for dessert. I definitely don't intend to let 7 years slip by before I return, especially since the specials of the day kept me from trying the Kenwood salad and red wined braised short rib. I almost forgot to say that Wendy gave us flawless service, and showed us an alternative exit that didn't make me return across the rough stone floor with my walker.

Ordered a flatbread, chicken salad, and the lobster bisque. The best thing i had of the three was…read morethe lobster bisque. The flatbread was sauceless, the toppings themselves were good so it would have been great if they just added more sauce to it. The ceasar salad was decent. The chicken had this weird tasting char to it that just made it kind of offputting. It tasted burnt but also kind of had a weird chemical taste in The lobster bisque was good in flavor, but i wish there was actual lobster meat in it. All in all, it was a decent spot

We were surprised at how great the food and service was. As soon as you walk in, they open the door…read morefor you. And when you leave they hold the door for you. Very nice touch. We sat at the bar and the service was outstanding. Anybody we had contact with was really nice. Their short rib ravioli was incredible. The cauliflower purée had such a perfect taste, and then adding the edamame, the crumble, the micro greens, the truffle, it was all incredible. We could've eaten more of that for sure. The other thing we completely enjoyed was the lobster and shrimp papparadelle. What amazing flavors! Of the things we ordered those were our two favorites. Oh my gosh, I almost left out the donut holes. Also fantastic.

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.

Food was delicious. The Steak burger is a mix of ground chuck, brisket and prime beef…read more Fries were great. My brother had a salad with grilled shrimp that he really liked.

This is a nice place to come with friends or family. I was in a group of 19, and 4 of us sat at our…read moreown table. We were immediately seated and ordered. Our food came right away while our friends in the larger table took a long time. Arianna was our server and she was excellent. Attentive but didn't hover. I got the Fajita Bowl with chicken, hubby got Alfredo Bowl with chicken and two little garlic breads. Another got Fried Fish and fries. So hubby said his Alfredo had good flavor, chicken was cooked nicely, but the garlic bread was hard as a rock. He said the sauce was thick and wished it was a little creamier. Mine tasted good, had a nice blend of corn, black beans, red peppers and chicken was perfect. The only thing I would add would be some salsa. Our friends enjoyed their food as well. They have a really nice rooftop seating area as well as patio seating. It was raining so we sat inside and it was clean and comfortable.

this food was to die for! by far some of the best food i have had in cincy so far. the burger was…read morejuicy and so cheesy. the pickles tasted so fresh and tart. it was the best burger i have ever had no lie. the fries were nice and crispy. the kale cesar salad was also mouthwatering. it was so fresh and had a generous amount of cheese. the croutons were also so delicious. i definitely recommend this place if you want a quick bite and something to drink!

This is a pretty busy place and it's tiny inside, so if the weather isn't great you may not get a…read moreseat for a while. Service was friendly. We sat at the bar just before it filled up. It was cold outside so we didn't want to eat on the patio. I ordered a cosmo which was good, as well as the espresso martini. We had a burger, boneless wings in BBQ, fries and empanadas. Everything was decent. No complaints really. It wasn't something we are in a hurry to go back to though. Just decent bar food!

Bacon Cincinnati is a great little local discovery I found recently through DoorDash. Their All-Day…read moreBreakfast Sandwich is described on the menu as a "monster" - and they aren't kidding. McDonald's, Wendy's and BK only wish they had something like this on their menu. Their Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich is excellent, a flavorful combo of beef, mushrooms, peppers and onions with mayo. It's on a round roll so I don't know if folks from Philly would think it's a proper cheesesteak, but here in Cincinnati it's very good. Their 1/2 Pound Burger is nice and thick, still pink in the middle, not overcooked like so many places do. Their Onion Rings and Fried Mushrooms are legit, maybe not ground-breaking or life-changing, but good solid fare.

Great Food at BACON in the Dugout Bar and Grill. Reading, Oh (connected to the American Legion Post…read more69)

1st timer in Ohio and stumbled upon this cute little area with lots of local shops and restaurants…read more The beer was crisp and refreshing, a little bit of variety for all. The food was delicious; the Peruvian chicken and nachos are both phenomenal. You order at the bar and the service could not have been better. Can't wait to go back!

Man, so sad about this place! Decided to stop in here for my birthday and was extremely…read moredisappointed. To start this place is a "sit down" but you have to order at the bar and they bring it to you. We were a tad thrown off with that since they literally had waiters and people roaming around, didn't make sense to me. But that was just the start! We decided to order nachos and a pretzel to start the meal. The pretzel was disgusting, hard and lacking flavor and the $14 nachos was a side plate with a small portion of nachos on it. I asked the server what was with the size of the nachos and he said he though they were normal. They aren't, you go to a normal bar and for $14 comes out a platter with nachos that are loaded. Then our mains came out, my wife's salad was gross, lacking flavor and with dry chicken and my burger was decent. For $90 this meal should have been WAYYY better. We left feeling very disappointed and will definitely not be coming back.