Excellent and friendly service. Manager has gone out of…read moreher way to accommodate!! Food was outstanding!

WING NIGHT = ABSOLUTE HOME RUN.My friends LOVE coming here specifically for wings, and they're…read moreright. Exceptional flavor, great deal, cooked right -- the kind of wings that make grown adults nod silently while chewing like they just heard the national anthem. You've clearly cracked the code there. Now... the rest feels like a restaurant that needs Ken back in the building doing what he does best: tightening Quality Control like a Marine inspecting bunks. The good stuff first:The ambiance is cozy. The TVs with the Olympics everywhere? Fantastic touch. It felt festive, communal, almost European... if Europeans watched curling while eating fries. Our waitress (who has served me a couple times before) is kind, attentive. Whoever is doing hiring and training deserves a raise...but today many of them seemed checked out. Now for the reality check -- delivered with affection: The dining room seating is uncomfortable. The enclosed patio high-tops are noticeably better. The regular chairs feel like they were designed by a chiropractor trying to drum up future business. The chili had good flavor but arrived just barely warm and missing onions, like it stopped just short of finishing school. The potatoes came missing bacon at first. When it did arrive, the portion was... let's call it "symbolic." About one crumpled strip -- not worth the price, even though the bacon itself was perfectly cooked and the aioli made the dish taste very good. Great ingredients, sloppy execution. Some plates are awkwardly shaped, which turns eating into a geometry problem. Our daughter -- a 23-year-old self-appointed restaurant expert -- liked the pancakes, (wanted the goetta burger but it was 86'd) and the sauce had developed that thick film that says, "I've been sitting here longer than a Senate filibuster." Again, good flavor... just tripped by execution. We also watched a neighboring table wait a long time to cash out -- long enough to turn a good experience into a frustrating exit. Julie said the girls bathroom felt like an outhouse in the Arctic on this snowy morning. Hand dryers are below the belt, so low you could dry your shoes. Take your Doan's Pills if you're over 60 and want to dry your hands. One ironic upside: those wobbly hard dining room seats do ensure fast table turnover. They also strongly discourage lingering for after-dinner drinks -- which I'm guessing was not the business strategy. Bottom line, Ken: This is a good restaurant that should be one of the best neighborhood spots in the city. The bones are strong. The staff is usually strong. The wings are elite.What's missing is your signature tightening of the details.... the last 10% that turns "good" into "people won't shut up about it." Because right now, this place feels like a Ferrari that just needs a tune-up. And everyone knows you're one of the best mechanics in town.

I didn't plan on writing a review of this mainstay cafe in Newport. In fact, I had many pleasurable…read moreexperiences there years ago (10+ years) and was excited to meet an old friend for lunch who had suggested the eatery. So because this was a meet-up, I did not take any pictures of my food. My experience was so lacking from years ago, that afterwards I felt I needed to share it sans photos. The staff was extremely friendly and the food came out quickly. It was the quality that was lacking. I'm sure there have been many changes in chefs/cooks over the past decade, but these staples: bowl of chili and sweet potato fries were just lacking. Both have been on the menu since I used to go there long ago. The chili was watery- almost like a tomato soup with a bit of beef. Toppings were nice: sour cream, onions, cheddar cheese. The sweat potato fries were overdone and a smaller portion for the price, but I understand the cost issues restaurants face today, so I had no problem with the price. The side pineapple sauce tasted just like it did years ago, so I was happy with that consistency. I'm hoping this was just an off day for the kitchen staff. The host and wait staff were exceptional.

If you're wanting the best burger in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky this is the place to come they…read morehave specials everyday homemade desserts. I have been coming here for years and will continue to come. If you get bad food or service here it's definitely because somebody does not like you I've never had anything that did not like here. Cheeseburgers are great The chili is excellent chicken sandwiches are green The salads are excellent. What are you waiting for you need to get down here....

Love the cute coffee buckets! Food is yummy as well. Workers are always lovely & welcoming :)read more

Very nice place to go.... Nice and clean. Friendly workers…read more Prices are reasonable Love the nice atmosphere

Lovely little bar. Very glad I stopped in. Excellent service and atmosphere. Nice selection of…read moredrinks

Service is excellent. Bartenders are friendly and attentive…read more Fellow customers are friendly.

Always enjoy the National Exemplar, eggs Benedict was just okay . Waitress was great.read more

The food is always good and the staff is amazing! We love this place and go as often as we can…read more The ambiance is that of a lovely European Manor. Exquisite!

Came on a Friday night, it was packed. Only 2 bartenders. Only 1 out of 2 bartenders were attentive…read moreand approachable. Fries were good! However my sister order the fish and chips and there was large black hair in her fish. Very unappealing. I can tell they are known for their food though because many door dash and pick up orders took place. Drinks were great! They just need to fix them procedures in the kitchen and they'll be great.

Staff is always friendly, food is always good and music is following…read more I feel like there is always new food for me to try. This go around I had the grippo wings and I was not disappointed.

This spot has lots of family friendly spot, ice skating, fire pit, next to running/walking/bike…read morepath. Sand pits for kids, or volleyball. Outdoor tented dining area, indoor dinning area, multiple bars, and of course the production area. The beers are top notch, many choices, and seasonal specialties too. We got a x-mas cookie and a home sweet home brown ale to enjoy with our meal. We shared a double Maryland burger with the fries. The burgers are themed for each state the I-50 goes through. The Maryland burger was cooked perfectly, delicious. The fries are outstanding, top notch, and they have a fry sauce that is a must order. Service was good, less than 5 minutes from order to ready to pick up.

I attended an event at Fifty West Production Works. More specifically, their Brew & Que event…read more Great Lakes Brewing and Fifty West collaborate on a beer every year. The partnership is celebrated with a barbecue. The food itself, for this event, must be made by the Fifty West Brewing Company restaurant/ chef. It is on par with the food I have eaten there. The food was plentiful, and we ate way too much. Many of the side dishes were on the spicy side. Macaroni and cheese was creamy. The Slopy Nancy was a surprise. It was one of the vegetarian options. A mix of quinoa, chickpeas, carrots, and other vegetables, it was filling, a little spicy, a little sweet, and went well with the brisket. I wish I knew the recipe. It would be great as a Thanksgiving side dish. The brisket was tender. The desserts ( brownies and bread pudding,) were decadent. All items were made with quality ingredients. Based on what we ate, I would look forward to going to this event again. Maybe I should have started with the beer, as this was brew and Que. A wide variety of brews were available. Some where on the traditional side. Others used less common ingredients like sweet potatoes, and Buddha's Hand. It was an interesting mix. I really enjoy seeing creative beers at events like this. The sweet potato went great with the barbecue. It became very bitter when consumed with the desserts. The people who work the event were awesome. They all remained upbeat and positive the entire event. They interacted with the attendees when they could. Towards the end of the event, they were definitely able to do this more. They seemed to be enjoying the event as well. Production Works is a great space for such an event. While it was crowded, it did not feel overly so. In terms of crowdedness, it felt like going to any Brewery on a Saturday night. I think they capped the event at a good number. There was enough room for people to move around, and enjoy themselves. People were welcome to walk around the grounds. A couple of fire pits were set up outside. Later in the evening, they were particularly enjoyable. There's something about sitting outside with a wood-burning fire.

Ken! The iced tea is a cry for help. I don't know who brewed it--maybe a bitter ex-employee, or…read morepossibly the janitor's mop bucket on its day off--but it's officially the worst in the city. Please replace it before the Department of Beverage Justice intervenes. Your soda vendor owes us both! Now, moving on to the good stuff--the burgers are top 10. Like, "text-your-ex-and-rub-it-in" good. The menu? A beautiful love child of a classic pub and a culinary think tank. Sandwiches, chili, burgers--whoever layered the flavors deserves a Michelin star or at least a standing ovation from my taste buds. And Ken? The man is Ohio royalty in the restaurant world. He hires like he's casting a hit TV show--because people like Cindy don't just bring food, they bring joy, speed, and the kind of service that makes you tip more than your therapist.

Community staple and is that rare family friendly bar spot you'll wanna come back to. They have two…read moreoutdoor patios and live entertainment. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. I've never had anything but fantastic food from here and I've tried almost everything on the menu. They have the. Eat cheeseburgers in Anderson and recommend the pub burger. It's like Frischs big big but better and they have them in sliders. Good cold beer. Love this place!

Whenever I visit my sister in Cincinnati, she always tries to take us to new restaurants that we…read morehaven't tried before. This time, she took us to Dilly Bistro Bar and Bottle Shop. I don't have too much to say about the drinks as I just had water, but the food was tasty and exactly what we needed on a cold afternoon. To start out, we ordered the famous beer cheese, and crab cakes for the table. The famous beer cheese was similar to a fondue but it was prepared well and had me wishing I had more. Very tasty and perfect for sharing. The crab cakes were equally tasty and tasted fresh with a nice consistency. As a table, we ordered the mariemont salad, the Cuban, the famous burger and a bowl of chili. I don't have too much to say about the burger. It was tasty but nothing out of the ordinary. The salad was unique and was shared by 2 people at our table. The Cuban was filled well and good value. Its always nice to see a restaurant not skimp out and deliver a nice product. In my opinion, the star of the show was the chili. This was a hardy, filling and extremely tasty chili! And of course, it was exactly what I needed on a cold, cloudy day. I ended up ordering a second bowl, it was that good! I would reccomend this place for a casual meetup with friends or family. Plenty of cozy seating inside, fast and friendly service and great food!

One of my favorite spots in Cincinnati! Go here about once a week for great food, atmosphere, and…read moreservice. Lovely wine & the best sweet potato fries!

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.