Alara is a fairly new steakhouse in the Cincinnati area. What stood out to us was the outstanding…read moreservice we received. We were greeted upon entering my the host and manager Seated immediately at a pristine table. Our waitress, Devon explained several items on the menu and made recommendations based on customer likes. We started with the focaccia bread. Lightly toasted. With our choice of herb butter or olive oil. Perfect, we ate every bite. Then we had the beet salad Red & Golden beets thinly sliced with fresh herbs and goat cheese. A lot of thought went into making this dish perfect thank you chef My lady ordered the filet and I had the 14oz Choice Strip Steak. Both incredibly tender and served with a variety of sauces. Bone broth, chimichurri, and herb butter. All the sauces were fabulous with me, preferring the bone broth. Our side dish of roasted herbs brussels sprouts, and cauliflower in balsamic glaze, very tasty. We did the big finish with a large slice of delicious carrot cake. The host and the manager Mark came by and checked out on us to make sure everything was perfect, our server Devon made sure everything was perfect & treated us like royalty. Definitely a five star experience

Phenomenal experience this time around; I went by myself - I made a reservation expecting to be…read moreseated at the bar however the host informed me I would be kept company at the chefs table. (I will be booking this option from now on.) I ordered the surf and turf seasonal option with lobster and filet mignon cooked medium. I was surprised when a sea scallop I didn't order and a small glass of wine spritzer popped up but this is part of the chefs table experience - it was a sea scallop grilled with a chimichurri sauce and some crispy prosciutto. I would have never ordered this on my own so it was nice to try. I am a not a huge seafood person - the minute I cut into it I smelled the sea which was a turn off and I wasn't a fan of the texture but once I cut into tiny pieces and mixed with the sauce and the proscuitto I was able to actually find myself enjoying the dish plus boy did it look pretty coming out! The chefs table is nice because you get to watch everything be cooked - the mac and cheese looks amazing every single time - omg I must try it sometime. My waitress was phenomenal with purple and blue hair and the glittery eye shadow. She was so attentive and helpful. The steak was so juicy and cooked perfectly - I think next time I would get a larger steak or the grilled shrimp option as I wasn't the biggest fan of the lobster tail but still finished it. The salad was okay - I wish it had ranch instead. I also got the orange cream cloud for dessert to go which was shockingly light, airy and delicious - the citrus flavors with the passion fruit are so refreshing. I can't wait to come back and try something new . The place is beautifully decorated and they offer free parking options - the music is very low so you can have a conversation and even the chefs table wasn't too loud even though it was right next to the kitchen.

This seafood restaurant is one of the best seafood restaurants that I have eaten at. I travel…read morearound a lot and eat at different restaurants. From the time I walked in they made me feel like I was a customer. The atmosphere was great, service spectacular and the food was amazing. I ordered the seafood boil and it was seasoned to perfection. If you are ever in the Cincinnati area it is one of the must visits. Thank you Crafty Crap for the wonderful experience.

Stopped In this joint while visiting Cincinatti area for dinner and some beverages. Had one of the…read moreseafood boils and it was delicious! More importantly, the service was excellent! My server, Arielle? , was knowledgeable and more importantly, had a great attitude! Same with the other two servers who were on shift. I definitely recommend this place for anyone who likes good food and great service!

Another place on our list to visit - the new shop with the new owners. They were customers and…read morebought from Mark who was the original founder. We stopped by after a visit to the Newtown Candy shop. We took some lobster roll kits and clam chowder home. They pride themselves on fresh seafood regularly flown in from around the world. Their pricing is double Jungle Jims and triple kroger. Can't say good or bad until we try the fresh fish. For example they have many types of Salmon from around the globe. $49.99 for Sea Bass is pricey for me. I think Halibut was $39.99 a pound and the salmon was $20-$30 a pound. They also make their own sides. The clam chowder had too many potatoes. On Friday and Saturday nights they cook a few meals out back in a small tent/room. Main items are Lobster Rolls and Fish n chips.

Just happened to pop into this shop on a whim after passing it many times over the years. Wow, was…read moreI impressed with all they had to offer! In fact, I was so taken by the owner sharing the history of Lobsta Bakes and all of the items that are made onsite, that I completely forgot to take photos with one exception: the menu! They have a small space to serve dinner on weekends with a menu that changes often. From fresh fish to chowder, crab cakes, Lobster rolls, sauces, pies, and much more, this is a place you have to visit! I bought some clam chowder, lobster roll kits, crab cakes and lobster quiche- all were fantastic!

About two years ago, my sister and I discovered this great new restaurant called Thai Lom in…read moreReading Ohio (Wedding District). I'll guess that we eat there 3 times a month - me - maybe more... The menu is diverse, and the service and food are both outstanding. BYOB.... We like the soup, the Drunken noodles, the Basil Rice, the Hot Fish, the Dumplings and for an appetizer - the Crab Rangoon - to name a few... I usually order Spice level 2 out of 4. Finally, the owner is amazing - so talented, kind and hard working. We've told all our friends and they agree - TERRIFIC! From my years of experience - the BEST Thai in Cincy. Highest recomendation! Terry

Wow what a gem! I have been living less than 10 mins from this amazing Thai restaurant and I…read morestarted off with tom kha soup as well as a Chicken Tom Yum Soup. Both were so flavorful full of veggies and cilantro amazing flavors! Ordered the duck for an entree and I've never been so full from splitting a meal ever! Half duck perfectly crispy with and amazing dipping sauce on the side. The customer service was amazing you can tell they take pride in their food. Beautiful space I enjoyed looking at all the pictures on the wall. Please go and check them out for yourself!!

The food was DEVINE and the waitress me and my mom had was so nice. I loved bite, 10/10 recommend!read more

In town just one night, usually wary of these type of gimmicky places but omg the cajun boil…read moreseasoning/sauce was fantastic, we ended up dipping our chowder crackers in it after the shrimp, potatoes and corn were gone. Strongly recommend and if we're back, we'll definitely be back. Other comments: - Service nice but slow - Corn not quite done - but still good - Skip the bland clam chowder. You get a bowl as a side, a cup would have sufficed. - Prices good for what you get

Tony's was exceptional. The staff was focused on providing great customer service and they were…read morepleasant, professional and informative. The food was GREAT, we started with the garlic cheese bread it was excellent crisp and uber cheesy. I had the eggplant rolatini it was delicious right blend of ingredients garlicky, cheesy and covered with marinara. There was spaghetti and meatballs by another of our diners which he raved about. Tony's special was enjoyed by another diner. Not one negative was mentioned at the table. The ambiance or lack there of was not a real concern, the pictures and posters were interesting enough. If they could put the lights on dimmers it would certainly help. Food and service were excellent and the atmosphere, strip mall Italian modern hahaha. I definitely recommend and we will return... You can see the similarities with Giovanni's on the West side which is a good thing

We visited Tony's Family Italian Restaurant on a Friday at Noon. It was not crowded in the least…read more In fact, for a period of time we were the only patrons in the restaurant. We wanted to come here because it's very close to our friend who joined us. We have been to Giovanni's many times and always enjoy it. They have stopped lunch service, which is a bummer because Giovanni's is much closer to us than Tony's. Oh... I don't know the family tree, but Giovanni's and Tony's are definitely related. Their menus are identical... well, almost. My favorite meal at Giovanni's is Giovanni's Special. At Tony's the same dish is known as Tony's Special. Anyway... I found the garlic knots more delicious at Tony's. The bread was tender and they had enough garlic butter on them it was easy to see. This same side at Giovanni's was always a 'throwaway', but at Tony's it was a star. I had to order the special, but I forgot to ask for penne rather than spaghetti. I wish the server has asked. When the meal arrived at the table I was a little disappointed, but even with spaghetti it was delicious. I don't know how they turn a tomato/eggplant mixture into an amazing sauce, but they do. Mark had the same thing and our friend had Fettuccine Carbonara and really enjoyed it. As always, there was enough for both lunch and take-home dinner. I hope Tony's stays around and that they continue with lunch hours. Even though it's a long drive, we always prefer going out for lunch over dinner and we'd be willing to make the drive.

I've dined here a handful of times since they first opened and have enjoyed each visit! Space is…read morecozy, polished, and inviting. The service, food, and drinks were excellent and I look forward to seeing what's on their menu next time! Absolutely worth a return visit.

Still one if the best to do it ! If you do not go by January 1 you have missed out . From the girls…read moredinner with the Cesar salad and fries , to the caviar to the goat cheesecake. My little heart is full . However , don't ask for Emma her service sucked tonight . I don't know if it because it was busy , emotions etc but she was rude . Abd not very communitive . When ppl have choices on where they spend their money to eat, you have to choose better on how you treat the ppl dining in. None the less this place will be missed . The food was always a hit . Go fill their reservations up this week .

My review is about a month late because I forgot about yelp & google wasn't working but this place…read moreis a must! My daughter's name is Ember & after a little running around kenwood mall we pull out & notice their sign. Had no clue what to expect, got there right at open, & were seated in the bar area because we were absolutely not dressed for the dining room. I'm grateful they found us a spot though! Maggie (I think that was her name. It's been a while) was wonderful! Took amazing care of us! Started with crab cakes that were so flavorful & on this really delicious corn succotash. Then the sushi was unexpected delicious. Ours had steak and we ate the whole thing. We also got some brussel sprouts & fries (since I wasn't sure how my kid would react to the Brussels). Get the brussel sprouts! Kiddo ate them over the fries & I was shook. I have to bring my chef partner up with me so he can try to recreate them. They were incredible! Maggie then surprised my daughter with their signature dessert of elevated fried Oreos because of her name. It was so kind & soo so good. I think it was a raspberry sauce on the plate that was next level. I live in Lexington just a lil while down the road & needless to say I have been telling everyone about our experience. We're already planning a trip back up there just for dinner. 100/10. Thank you Maggie for taking such amazing care of us! You were such a bright spot in our day!

Alright food, great service is what I thought. The servers are super attentive and nice. We had…read moreCrystal who was amazing! I do love some bread and butter and theirs was nice to start off with. We got the crab cakes and sushi for an appetizer. The crab cakes were seared nicely although we did wish there was bit more crab in them, the gremolata under was delicious. The sushi was pretty good and did taste fresh. We got the NY strip and Filet as our entrees with mac and cheese and french fries for the sides. The filet was cooked perfectly and was juicy with every bite. The NY on the other hand was very tough and hard to chew. It was not tender and had no flavor. We were suprised by this. The fries with the aioli were great and the mac and cheese was perfectly creamy. Over all we wished a few of the dishes were better but thought they could be fixed. The staff was excellent!

Seafood station has been in Loveland for over twenty years! Family owned and operated…read more Came in today after I wanted a fresh seafood dinner for my birthday. They gave me great advice on not to use salted butter because the king crab legs were already cooked in salted water. The canned crab was good but not as good as the legs! We also got to try a sample of smoked salmon and it was delicious! Parking is right out front. Highly recommend!!

Most AMAZING selection and knowledgeable and friendly staff!!!!! I was in town from Cleveland and…read morehad to stock up!! Every time I come in town, I have to stop in and stock up. They make their own sauces, dips, sides, desserts. This time, trying Jeff's key lime pie! I have my regular items and then I like to expand and try new stuff. Smoked salmon, shrimp, lobster bisque, frozen bulk oysters, dips! Got that all! Going to try the gumbo this time too! Yum!! Cannot wait! I also asked them some tips on cooking some of the items. They gave me pointers and ideas on how to prepare the food. I wish I had this store closer to home! I would be a regular! Staff are so friendly and knowledgeable, can't say it enough! Go check it out for yourself! I must for the seafood lover!!!

Oh. My. Gosh. SO so good…read more We started with the lavender lemonade mocktail -- which I absolutely added tequila to -- and it was smooth, refreshing, and dangerously delicious. 10/10 would order again exactly the same way. For appetizers, we got the whipped feta. Delicious, creamy, and perfect for sharing -- but fair warning: avoid the peppers if you're not into a little kick. They sneak up on you! My friend and I split the house salad and WOW. A complete showstopper. So fresh, the vinaigrette was bright and delightful, and those fresh bacon bits? Chef's kiss. It's rare that a house salad stands out like that, but this one absolutely did. Now let's talk about the prime rib. I typically do not like steak or prime rib... but our waitress recommended it as the best thing on the menu, and honestly the Yelp photos had already convinced me. When I tell you it was BOMB -- I mean it. So tender. So flavorful. Perfectly cooked. Paired with broccolini and mashed potatoes, it was a whole experience. To end the night, we shared the apple tart with cinnamon ice cream -- warm, sweet, comforting, and the perfect finish to an already amazing meal. Overall, this was a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. Great service, incredible food, and such a vibe. I cannot wait to come back.

We came here to celebrate and were disappointed because they didn't even mention it. The service…read morewas alright, once our food was dropped off it took awhile for him to come back. The best part of the meal was the appetizers. The focaccia felt like it was drenched in olive oil though. I ordered the shrimp lemon pasta and it didn't have any flavor at all. The noodles were over cooked and the pasta had no sauce. It tasted like plain pasta. The trout was a bit salty but cooked well. Over all I feel like we paid a lot for just ok food.