Loved this place with a great vibe!…read more I had the Maplewood Hash and it was delicious! I wanted to try goetta and it was a great gateway to liking it! [goetta, hash browns, onion, bell pepper, local mushroom, with two sunny side up eggs] by far one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. Great for groups as it is a pretty big place. Would I go back? YES, for sure.

This was an interesting visit for us. An hour wait, which was expected and was not the issue. The…read moreissue was finding out that they were out of a lot of food options. Management should have warned the patrons in line that there were many items on the 86 list. Had to go down the street for a regular coffee and bring it back. It will be a while before we go back.

Dear Cincinnati Dinner Train Management,I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude…read morefor the absolutely wonderful time my family and I had on the train. It was truly a spectacular evening from start to finish.While the historic cars and the delicious food were incredible, they were only a backdrop to the real stars of the evening. They say a journey is defined by the company you keep, but in this case, your staff was more than half the reason our night was so unforgettable. Their warmth, energy, and impeccable service transformed a great dinner into a collection of beautiful memories that my family will cherish for years to come. They truly went above and beyond to make us feel special.Thank you for running such a top-notch operation. Please feel free to reach out anytime if there is ever anything I can help you with in the future.Warm regards,George

Greataaa food. Great service. Great ambiance. Every thing went well. This is a special treat. A…read morebehind normal viewing and a person does not see when r Driving. A wonderful trip that is a circle but outstanding.

We really loved our experience here. I had the Korean fried chicken and waffles. My friends got the…read moreburger and Nashville fried chicken and waffles. We had a good time here. The servers were really nice and gave good recommendations. They have dine in and outdoor dining options.

Really good burger…read more Mediocre kinda inn n out ish fries with parsley and some other stuff kinda mushy almost Not the friendliest service

Was downtown and decided to try this place since it was on my restaurant list while I was in town…read more The hashbrowns and kimchi ketchup was really good. The diner breakfast was fantastic the lemon ricotta pancakes was so great and moist. Eggs were cooked perfect and the pork belly was so yummy. Dog friendly patio and they brought a water bowl so that's a bonus. The patio is a nice size and restaurant was nice.

Incredibly disappointing. The menu and reviews looked amazing! The food was bland (the Wedge salad…read moreand chocolate pudding were the only things with flavor), the wine pairings were flavorless and boring - and the reds they replaced them with were worse - and the service was mediocre. Absolutely not worth the price or time. The fact that no one could carry a dish without sticking their thumbs near the food was just a bonus negative. Please buy trays or teach people how to carry dishes without contaminating them.

When I think of Cincinnati, a culinary destination isn't the first thing that comes to mind, but my…read moremeal at Metropole completely changed my mind! The short rib with mashed potatoes was absolutely wonderful, and of course I had to add fries just for fun. My waiter was fabulous, attentive, and very informative about the menu. He made the experience even better and was happy to answer all of my questions. One of my favorite touches was the little sweet treat they bring at the end of the meal. That day, it was limoncello cotton candy, and I loved it! Metropole is a great spot whether you're staying at the 21c Museum Hotel or simply in the area and looking for a memorable meal. Definitely worth checking out!

Empty on a Wednesday at 7. Good service. Beautiful restaurant and you get to peek the beautiful…read moregalleries up stairs. Good drinks. Fair food for price. Burrata with no bread? Had to order bread ($10) to have something to dip/eat with.

Consistently delicious food and quality service. One of my favorite places to eat in downtown…read moreCincinnati.

Stayed at the 21C Hotel (right next door) again for work recently, and met a colleague for dinner…read morehere. I had a great experience the last time I visited and had another great one this time. This visit happened to be during World Cup season, so it was super festive inside! They also had a special menu for the occasion. What I tried: +Brussels sprouts (again, very good) +Guinness spring rolls; 7/10 +Pasta alla whiskey; 8/10 (pretty spicy) Will be back!

Tonight we had the...best...meal...EVER! We sat at the bar and it was nice and quiet. The seats are…read morecomfortable and Greg took excellent care of us. If you prefer a quieter setting, then eating in the bar is your best bet because the dining rooms do get loud. We started with the east/west coast oysters and they were so fresh. The passion fruit mignonette was the perfect compliment. I kept scooping out tiny spoonfuls and drinking it after we finished the oysters. The Fluke Crudo was fantastic. The combo of flavors and textures was a delight for the palate. The scallops over the miso leek risotto was one of the best scallop dishes we have ever eaten. The scallops were huge and cooked perfectly and there were plenty of pieces of leek in a lovely, smooth risotto. We're not a fan of hijiki, so the chef prepared the risotto without it - Thanks Chef Jose! And you would think chicken schnitzel would be basic, but not this dish. The chicken was so moist, perfectly seasoned, and pan fried in butter. We asked for the sauce on the side because we knew we wouldn't finish the big piece and wanted to heat it up later and still be crispy (which we did). We were amazed that eating the chicken, almond, asparagus, and some sauce in one bite, was SO good. The best two meals we have had in Cincinnati so far in 2026 have been here, and Mita's. Chef Jose is a real talent.

First time trying this spot after the old Salazar closed - used to be one of my favorite places…read more Overall had a great experience, most of the food was fantastic. Loved seeing some menu throwbacks to the previous restaurant. The rigatoni, beets, bread service, squash & fish were all delicious. We only had two sour notes all night - celebrating a birthday (directly told our server when she asked), and no birthday dessert was offered. Normally wouldn't expect that, but TWO tables next to us got a cake slice with a candle. It felt a bit rude to have our special night missed when others were acknowledged. Our table ended up ordering the chocolate cremeux which had the worst, over-smoked ice cream flavor any of us ever experienced -- mother of god. Not sure why that exists.

Honestly, the best restaurant experience we've had in awhile! Jenna was our server and she was…read morewonderful! Four of us dined on Easter. What we drank/ate: -Bottle of red blend - Fine -Pineapple mocktail - Really good! -Garlic Bread - Delicious! -Fries with horseradish sauce - Loved the fries and sauce! Large portion. -Caesar salad - Fine, but not oustanding. -Vodka rigatoni x 2 - Delicious. Spicy. -Truffle fettuccine - Really good! -Medium rare steak frites - My son liked the sauce. I would pass on the sauce next time, because I thought it tasted like bacon. Upcharged $3 for truffle fries. Next time I would stick with plain. Son loved the garlic aioli (spicy). I preferred the horseradish sauce. -Hummingbird cake - Amazing!! Favorite dessert anywhere! -French press coffee - @ $5 this is a steal! Honestly, it was enough for our whole party and was really nice coffee! Everything was delicious and service was top notch! We love Sotto. We all agreed that Sotto's Caesar is better and the donuts are close, but Five wad better in every other way! We can't wait to return.

My girlfriends and I treated ourselves to a fun Galentine's dinner at a five Kitchen & Bar this…read morepast weekend. We had the best time and enjoyed everything we ordered! Jenna was our server and while she may be newer to this restaurant, she was a pro! She had great drink and food recommendations. Our meal was very much a "girl dinner". Cocktails from the Elderflower Gimlet, Love Getting Out There, champagne, and wine of course. Then instead of full meals we ordered a variety for everyone to share. For the table we had the Slow Roasted Meatballs, Broiled Artichoke, Burrata, and Frommage Fries. Everything was amazing! I wish we weren't too full to order more. Next time I have to try the Gnocchi Stroganoff! Instead of dessert we finished with Espresso Martinis, which had the perfect balance of sweet.

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.

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.