We were visiting from out of state with our baseball team and families. They accommodated our large…read moregroup of teens and parents without batting an eye, and the staff were friendly and happy to share about their restaurant and the surrounding area. Delicious burgers, fries with coarse salt, fried pickles, and Cincinnati chili! Thank you!!

Ok - what a fun little dive!! Soooo much food and it was all good! I'm not much of a burger girl,…read morebut when I want one I really want it done well and they do good burgers. I had the delux with fries and it was nice and hot and piled high with the veggies. Malt vinegar at the table for my fries was perfect. They have an off menu menu too and we tried the stuffed mushrooms which were huge and gooey with some sort of goat cheese filling. A really nice refreshing strawberry lemonade to wash it all down and I was stuffed! Service was super nice diner and dive friendly and great for family or a casual date and everything in between. Will definitely be back!

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.

We definitely continue to love this place. They really do have some great food. Super fresh and…read morecreative and always well made! Great service, always with a smile. Definitely helpful to have a reservation as they are busy every single time we have been there. Ambience is very at home and comfortable. Definitely one of our places to go to for brunch especially when friends and family are in town!

A member of our group absolutely swore by the pistachio halibut, and after trying it, I can confirm…read moreit lived up to the hype. The fish was delicious on its own, but the real magic was the goat cheese pear risotto and hazelnut cream sauce underneath. Together, they took an already great dish to another level. I could happily eat that combination for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The decor is eclectic and fun, with plenty of character, and the parking garage next door makes getting there surprisingly easy. Great food, unique atmosphere, and a dish I'll be looking forward to again.

I've been to Blinkers Tavern many times, and it never disappoints. The atmosphere is incredibly…read morerelaxing, with a nostalgic, throwback vibe that takes you back to a simpler time. The food is outstanding across the board--from the steaks to the cheese sticks--but the real star is their bread pudding. It's absolutely worth the trip from anywhere in the tri-state area. Parking is also easy and convenient, with a garage right across the street, as well as their own lot and additional street parking. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great meal and an even better experience.

I was so excited to try a local spot for dinner on this trip, but left disappointed. Our party of 5…read morewas seated immediately with our reservation. The hostess & I believe a manager sat us. Both were friendly & acknowledged the birthday girl in our party. Atmosphere is great. You could comfortably walk in wearing jeans or come dressed up. Neither would be over or under dressed. The menu has juuuust the right amount of options, which is great! Heather was our waitress & while she was kind, her service skills were lacking. Granted we weren't at a Michelin Star Restaurant, but we also weren't at a dive bar. There was an endless amount of awkward reaching through, over & around when refilling drinks. There were a couple of instances where she actually touched our shoulders to nudge us to the side so she could reach through. Totally not okay during service at a restaurant nicer than a dive bar. We ordered the cheese sticks starter which were so yummy! Highly recommend! A couple of us ordered the Cesar side salad & were highly disappointed. The dressing tasted like it was mayonnaise heavy & then watered down by lettuce that wasn't dried after being rinsed. Even adding tons of extra pepper didn't help. The lettuce also tasted like it has been too wet for too long. The lobster mac was ordered in the group & it was tasty but soooo greasy. So, order with caution. We had the Black N Bleu salad in the group & that was good. The Atlantic Salmon was another dinner ordered & the crust seasoning was delicious! Sadly, the salmon was a bit overdone. It does come with a lobster cream sauce, which confused me. It was only so so & I definitely skipped it entirely. The steamed broccoli was done to perfection though. Not soggy & not too crunchy. We also had the 12oz ribeye & that was great! Flavorful, cooked perfectly! I will add though, that the steak knives need an upgrade. I really wanted to love this place, but we won't return on our next trip to Newport/Cincinnati.

Ah thankfully Otto's was packed because it gave us an opportunity to try The Standard. Our waitress…read morewas very helpful and kind in explaining the menu to our group to new to Cincinatti area including what on Earth goetta is. We got the Breakfast tostada, Smoked brisket Benedict, Standard breakfast burger, nuggets and potato cakes, and a side of fruit and goetta. I will say sausage on its own is very harsh for me so I enjoyed the goetta. The tostada was on point, and really a remarkable way to use refried beans, as a spread. Everyone slopped up the Benedict, together. And that burger was gone in 4 minutes flat. Wow some of the best brunch food I've had in years. The decor was immaculate, love how they kept the original garage and its theme.

Food is always served hot, the Goetta chopped cheese was so good. Been here many times and the…read moredrinks are very reasonably priced. You order at the counter and they the food to your table. Super chill vibes, with lots of outdoor seating and some activities while you enjoy your drinks and food.

I have been wanting to eat here forever We finally got here!! I love small businesses where you…read moreorder at the bar and they scream your name when the order is ready My burger was simple with onions and pickles My hubby got the italian sausage sandwich and the chili is delicious Simple food made with love

Nostalgic, simple yet delicious, with the atmosphere of Cheers in Covington, Ky…read more Herb & Thelma's has been serving burgers since 1939 and they are cooked to perfection on the same little flattop behind the bar that's been turning them out for years. The burgers aren't fancy, just down home deliciousness. And if you aren't craving a burger then I highly recommend a good ole fried bologna sandwich and some bean soup. Over all a great family ran establishment with simple food. Most definitely will be stopping back in for another burger.

A great place in Fort Thomas that is a little quirky…read more The items are named after rock bands or stars Bread Zepplin Pearl Jam Metallica Red Hot Chili Peppers and Mariah Curry Just to name a few We went for burger week and got the Pearl Jam Pretzel bun goat cheese caramelized onions with a jalapeno jam Yummy The onion rings were fantastic They also have milkshakes They looked fantastic

Stopped by Tickle Pickle in Fort Thomas recently and had a really great experience. The service was…read moreexcellent--friendly and attentive, which made for a really relaxed atmosphere. The food was definitely the highlight. I went with the Slaytar, which was tasty, though next time I might ask for a little extra tartar sauce on the side. My wife grabbed the Pearl Jam and really liked it, and my daughter went with the Bread Zeppelin, which was a hit with her as well. It's a super comfortable spot to grab a bite, and we'll definitely be adding this to our Cincinnati adjacent rotation. If you're in the area and looking for a solid meal, I'd highly recommend checking it out.