This is a winner for my family. We are all picky eaters - especially the one complaining about us being picky eaters (specifically them). The poutine is huge and you can't get that and a meal. I have tried. Several times. It's a hot dog OR poutine. Not both. The hot dogs are a lot of fun, I usually get the Lindsey Lohan because I am also a train wreck. It's possible I don't even like it but my fidelity to the bit is essential. The service is always amazing. I like to send the post card they give you to other Yelpers to tell them what I had like I'm Uncle Traveling Matt (if you don't get this I'm not for you). read more

SENATE - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

I am devastated that they are closing! This is one of the best spots in Blue Ash. They have such a nice atmosphere and decor at the park. Their food is amazing. I love the duck fat fries, hot dogs, poutine, poke bowl, etc.... I've heard the success of Mad Tree has taken from their business. The food at Mad Tree is just awful. Its nice to have a bit of a nicer option in the area. The only thing they were missing was a private dining area. I would have hosted lots of work lunches/dinners if they a better private space. read more

Had lunch at Senate and I can say I was actually surprised. Last time I came I didn't think it was very good but this was pretty good. I got the Lindsay Lohan hot dog and it was way better than the Chicago Dog. I still think the price for a hot dog here is pricey and the service is slow but overall had a better experience. read more

SENATE - Lindsay Lohan - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Coming home from shopping in Cincinnati and we found this gem. It seemed unique so we wanted to try it. Very quiet late on a Saturday night. Inside is spacious. Casual yet classy. To start, we ordered the fried dumplings. They have a pork filling with a sweet chili and cream cheese drizzle. They were very good. Think crab rangoon but with pork. I ordered the Lindsay Lohan hot dog with goat cheese and onions based on the servers recommendation. It was very good. Very different from any toppings I've had on a hot dog. They do cut the hot dog in half to cook. I do wish they left them whole so you get the "snap" of a good hot dog. My husband ordered the chicken tikka hot wings. There are 6 to an order and they are a good size. The sauce was good but lacked a punch of flavor. As our side, we ordered the cheese curds. They were very good with a cheese pull that is very satisfying. Server was great. Kept our drinks filled and was happy to give recommendations. Overall, recommend giving them a try. The menu is very unique and has something for everyone. read more

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I stumbled into this place with some work colleagues when we were working in the area. When we walked in the door, I had no idea what kind of food they served. The menu wasn't particularly large, but it had some really interesting choices. I'm not a big hot dog person, but there was a broad selection of very unique hot dogs. I ended up choosing the Elote grilled cheese, and we also got some duck fries for the table to share. I wasn't sure what to expect with the grilled cheese sandwich, but it was outstanding! The fries and dipping sauce were also really good! read more

Too hipster. Too fake of vibes. Food is mid at best....very full of themselves. I suppose that's why they are shutting down? Your next restaurant maybe don't serve water in a pretentious way. read more

Food and service are always spot on. The hotdogs are AMAZING! So are the truffle fries, and bread pudding... life changing! Cute vibe inside too. read more

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I've rated SENATE previously, but after going back yesterday I wanted to give an update since I tried completely different things. I dined outside, which was nicely kept & maintained, & the employees were pleasant. I very much enjoyed the chicken tikka grilled cheese (spiced chicken, white cheese, cilantro, & toasted sourdough - $16). The sauce was delicious & the bread was sturdy enough to not get soggy without being too hard. I also had the poutine (french fries, local cheese curds, braised short rib, & gravy - $17). Everything about these fries was perfect. They were seasoned well enough that you could eat them alone & be satisfied, but I'm glad we didn't because the extras were amazing. This place has really excellent hot dogs, but don't sleep on the other menu items!! read more

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We were there on a very hot Saturday and needed to cool down in the A/C and have a refreshing dish. The tuna poke bowl was the perfect choice. We loved all of the ingredients and how they worked together. Thanks to our very cheerful and knowledgeable server, she brought a bigger bowl for us to dump the dish into so we could eat it without it falling out of the original bowl. Why, then, hasn't this been remedied if she keeps having to bring extra bowls to people? Also, we did have to ask for more sauce as there was not enough sauce on the bowl. And there could have been a bit more tuna so you could enjoy a morsel in every bite. The place has a cool vibe and an open kitchen. So basically this review is only about one dish, so take it with a grain of salt. We will return to try more of the menu because the service and atmosphere were great. We want to try the wings and fries next time, and a hotdog too. read more

SENATE - Tuna Poke Bowl - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Quality of the food has gone down. Didn't understand their take on a lobster roll, it was on what looked and tasted to be a Kroger bun. The bacon was also flimsy. Hubs said his tikka wings were terrible. Worst $100 I've spent in awhile. The drinks were amazing though. To top it off...3% credit card fee and before you say...bring cash, absolutely no one thinks of going to the atm before dinner to avoid a fee, you don't even think of that. Lee's chicken on vine street has a 3% processing fee but I expect that from them. We will not be returning. read more

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I don't eat hot dogs but I do eat at the senate... My non-hotdog favorites to order at the Senate are: -Lobster Mac: buttery, cheesy perfection (every now and again they're stingy with the lobster but they're open to constructive criticism) -Poutine: Fries, gravy, cheese, braised short rib...what's not to love! It always comes out piping hot, the portion size is perfect for a group of 4. This time, I tried the Chicken Tikka Grilled Cheese for the first time. It was a solid 8/10! Any sandwich with sauce is going to get soggy. I'm a slow eater so it got a bit messy but the flavor was great! Also, the drinks were top tier. I don't know why I've been sleeping on the Senate's drink menu?!? The Kitten Fizz was delicious! I almost didn't order it because I felt the name was patronizing but it was soooo tasty. Follow @themunchmavens on instagram for more food recommendations read more

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I really wanted to love this place. We came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. Service wasn't bad, but the food was pretty disappointing. The lobster Mac and cheese had maybe 2-3 small pieces of lobster, it was basically just a Mac and cheese, but at least it was hot. Both hot dogs came out pretty cold from the fries on top to the hot dog inside. No one came over to ask how anything was, so we didn't bother mentioning it. Sadly, I don't think we'll be back. read more

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Great experience. We sit outside in the patio, which was really nice. The food portion was great. Poutine was very flavorful. I wish there was more lobsters in the Mac and cheese, but the flavor was good. read more

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I love where Senate is located, as this area has so much to do. We came when the Bengals were playing, and the restaurant was not very busy. As a table we shared the poutine, and everything about this dish was amazing!!! The short rib was tender and I loved the gravy and cheese sauce. I decided I had to try one of their famous hot dogs, although many of the sandwiches sounded delicious. They had a chili dog on special that I decided on and then we got truffle fries for the table to share. Everything was absolutely delicious!!! Service was great and quick. read more

SENATE - Poutine - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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We enjoyed a cheeseburger, truffle fries and a loaded hot dog. All delicious! The relish on the hot dog was homemade, I never had fresh relish before! I can't give enough kudos to Ian and our server for the attention they gave us and our 2 & 4 year old granddaughters. Everyone was hangry & hot. The girls were getting noisy & frustrated, along with Grandpa. Ian quickly brought crayons & pictures to color. They received their food quickly and we did too. Thanks, Senate, for saving the day! read more

Love the location. I had high hopes for this restaurant but was underwhelmed, possibly because I was looking for healthy food options. There are not many, to be honest. I ended up with "my wife's salad" and was disappointed. It was very red onion forward and the balsamic vinaigrette wasn't sweet enough to overcome the onion on the peppery arugula. Did not enjoy it at all sadly. My husband loved his truffle fries but described his burger as good beef patties on a soggy bun. We were underwhelmed and expected more based on reviews. Maybe if we'd gotten the hot dogs which seem to be the main draw we would have had a better experience? I'm not sure though. Nice wine and beer selection. Prices are on the high end for drinks. read more

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Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon. There was only one waitress but she did an amazing job. She continued to check on us and bring us drinks. The food was really good. We had the elote grilled cheese, Lindsay Lohan dog, and bone marrow with bread. We people open the front door it gets pretty cold but other than that it had a great atmosphere. Gotta check it out read more

The Senate was pretty good. I got the Lindsey Lohan and wife got the Spuds Mckenzie. Thier hotdogs have lots of toppings. If you can eat the whole thing you are doing good. We also had the Duck Fries which were pretty darn good too. The service and staff were awesome. It's great that Senate seems like a high end restaurant. Great place. Give it a try. read more

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This place is delicious and quick! The staff was kind and helpful as this was my first time at this location. I previously had only been to the Blue Ash location but had to have this when I was in town for a show. Highly recommend! The ambiance is a cool vibe. read more

Dined here with girlfriends recently. Our service was spectacular and food came out quickly. I loved my Lindsay Lohan hot dog, no bun. A friend loved it with the bun. I shared the beet salad- amazing! They offer a great cocktail list and the bartender even made a mocktail when I asked if they had any as they are not offered on the menu. We enjoyed dining inside but on a cooler night would love to eat on the patio. read more

SENATE - Lindsay Lohan - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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Very unique hotdog selections at the Summit Park restaurant my favorite is the K-pop. Korean inspired a hot dog, but there are many options, especially their cocktails that fall outside of this hot dog theme. They're happy hours or something to not miss since all their drinks that are usually $13-$14 are five dollars at that time Only thing it's a bit pricey to bring your family there but the access directly to Summit Park is an added benefit read more

The Sazarac cocktail was very good, not too sweet. RRR life his Havana Good Time, but a bit sweet. Wow, the mussels!!! (We split these.) Do not miss these if you like mussels. There is a real chef at work here. Seriously, they should include a spoon for the creamy broth, although I appreciate the cocktail forks for the mussels. We got extra bread for the broth, so glad. Next course, we split a K-pop hotdog. So good!. The chocolate& bourbon bread pudding looked so good we took some back to the hotel. There service was VERY good. read more

SENATE - Havana Good Time and Sazarac, 2 yummy cocktails - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Service was great! Food could use more flavor but would definitely try this again. This was our first time trying it and we got it to go. read more

SENATE - Menu - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Where do I begin.... First off I've never dined in at the senate and heard nothing but good things since they first opened up their location at the Over the Rhine location a decade ago. My friend at work just recently dined here a month ago and raves about this place. He's been bugging me and My Mr. to go and finally we met up for lunch on a Saturday. Their menu is super simple but yet it's hard to choose what to get even though they specialize in hot dogs. And I'm talking unique and gourmet hot dogs. All well thought of and ingredients paired so good together. They also have starters, salads, bowls and desserts. We ended up getting: -Poutine: French fries, local cheese curds, braised short rib, and gravy, add a local free range egg -Lindsay Lohan: All beef hotdog, goat cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, arugula, balsamic -Chicago: all beef hot dog, tomato, mustard, onion, neon relish, sport peppers, pickle, and celery salt -Bodini: Malbec -weinstephaner hefewiesbier -Havana Good Time: OKI bourbon barrel aged spiced rum, maple syrup, angostura and orange bitters, burnt orange -Kateful Eight: Evan Williams bourbon, ginger simple syrup, apricot liqueur, lime juice First off, I got to sample 4 different hot dogs since my friends were willing to share. The Chicago is classic! The trailer park was amazing! The grippo chips tasted so good with coleslaw. The Lindsay Lohan had so much going on. It was like eating a salad but on a hot dog and last the spuds Mcenzie. Loaded baked potato on a hot dog. The cheese oozing out of the fries was mouth watering. Last my fave was the Poutine and we added the egg on top. Wow! The egg made the meal super rich. Their fries are hand cut and were not greasy. The best I've ever had! The food was so good that we requested the manager to come over. Meredith was very kind, humble and open. She liked our idea that they should do a slider hot dog flight. It was a joy to talk to her. Betty was our server and she super down to earth, helpful and attentive. Our overall experience was awesome that I can't wait to come back! Their food and drinks are top notch! Everyone needs to try it! read more

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My lady and I have been wanting to try the hot dogs here for quite sone time. I'd heard people rave about them all the time, and after my own experience here, I'd say the raving is certainly warranted and THEN some. The food was epic and the service was too. My lady and I were meeting with two friends for lunch and we got there first. The very friendly hostess sat us right away as we waited for our friends. The place itself isn't huge but has a very relaxed atmosphere. The menu isn't overwhelming and has a nice diversity. Betty, our server, was absolutely awesome. She had such a positive and welcoming energy. We told her it was our first time there and she took the time to tell us all about the place and the menu. We started with a couple drinks and an order of poutine. Around that time, our friends had arrived too, so Betty took care of them too. They ordered drink and poutine as well. How was the poutine, you ask? Possibly the best we've ever had. I definitely recommend getting the poached egg of top because it adds a unique richness to the dish. It's pretty much a meal in itself. After savoring ann that goodness, we ordered our main courses. My lady ordered the Chicago dog, I got the Lindsey Lohan, and our friends got the Trailer Park dog and the garlic parmesan wings. The hog dogs were HUGE and loaded with delicious toppings. Mine had a great mixture of sweet, salty, and savory flavors and every element was extremely well-balanced. After a bit, we decided to split one more hot dog just so we could experience more of the place. We split the Spuds MacKenzie, and it was phenomenal. I called it a super deluxe dog. While we were enjoying everything, the manager, Merideth, came up and talked to us for a bit. She was super friendly and thanked us for coming. We made a suggestion of possibly doing half hot dogs or smaller "slider" hot dogs so people could try more of a variety. She liked the idea so we're hoping they could turn that into to a sort of hot dog flight (I suggested making it three different dogs and calling it a "Three Dog Night"). To finish this amazing meal, we all decided to split the bread pudding, which made for an awesome finish to our meal. Everything about this experience was totally five stars. The food was epic, the service was beyond top notch, and we really loved the overall vibe of the place (it's not often that I hear a restaurant play Belle & Sebastian). We'll definitely be coming back here again soon. read more

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Service was great, ambiance was nice, right next to the park too :) and the food was good. Not amazing but good. The poutine fries were good but 1/2 bites ended up on the saltier end-- and the salt was not cut by any of the other ingredients. Too many toppings led the fries to end up soggy which is a shame bc the fries when they are crispy are DIVINE. Just get the plain duck fat fries. The hot dog was good but not my personal taste, I guess I just chose wrong. I'm sure the other options were good. read more

SENATE - Guacasaurus - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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We dropped by the Senate for lunch during our outing to Newport. Our waitress was very attentive and great at giving us recommendations. We started with the poutine. Be aware that this appetizer is huge. It was so delicious and the fries stayed crisp despite being slathered with meat, gravy, and egg. We were practically full by the time we finished it and had forgotten that we still had our lunch to eat! For lunch I ordered the Hawaiian Tuna Poké bowl. This is also large enough for two people. The tuna bowl had a bit of a kick to it but not so much that it was overpowering. I highly recommend this location and would definitely visit it again. read more

SENATE - a bowl of food on a wooden table - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

The senate really knows how to dress up a hot dog! Trust me the combinations they add to a basic hotdog are unbelievable! I had my fav the Lindsey Lohan and a side of the truffle fries with aioli sauce. Left the Senate both stuffed and satisfied. read more

SENATE - Lindsey Lohan and Truffle Fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Service was top notch, the GM checked in with me to make sure I was satisfied - she's definitely a leader, not a manager, as she was washing up the last service items behind the bar in hopes of getting her people off of work in time. Tuna Poke Bowl was excellent and the Beet Salad was very good! read more

Excellent service, great atmosphere, and good food! We loved the gyro and the fries (both the duck fat and truffle). Falafel tacos were a little dry and burger was extra greasy today, but overall a good meal and really fun atmosphere in the park! Perfect place to dine on a beautiful summer evening. read more

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Food was great! Service was quick & polite! Our waiter gave us a run down of the menu & took our order., it came out fast & hot. Everyone enjoyed their dogs! He came back once to check on us, then again when we got our check. A good place for a casual dinner / lunch. Clean space and in a nice location at the park. read more

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Ah! Yes, still good! My dining partners got the Lindsay Lohan and the Spuds Mackenzie. I however, remember my last visit and didn't order anything except the poutine to share! And it was delicious! So rich! And my dining partners were full to bursting and fell asleep on the drive home. Come on an empty stomach and enjoy! Lots of parking, we sat indoors with cool a/c but lots of people were out on the patio. Wait staff was attentive and lively. Good stuff. read more

Senate is a cool concept IF you like hotdogs and fries. My friend wanted to try their Poutine week offerings, so we went in today. The one they had today was a Chicken Pot pie poutine. Poutine is a whole dish predominantly made of meat, fries and cheese. Honestly, I've not had a legit traditional Chicken Pot pie, so I'm not sure how close this one was to inculcate those flavors. It was pretty good. I'm not big into Poutine, but my friend who is, loved it. If you love Poutine, drop by this week for their Poutine specials. read more

SENATE - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

We had Z as our bartender/ server and he did an amazing job and was so kind and helpful!! The food and drinks were awesome !

Food is incredible! So is the service! I love the mussels- that is my meal. So. Darn. Good. It is a little loud, so if a quiet spot is what you're looking for, you may be a little disappointed. read more

There was a decent wait on a Thursday evening only for me to get seated and find out that they had changed the menu from what was posted online. I had to pivot from the grilled cheese I was looking forward to and it was disappointing to do so. The salad I had was ok, but heavy on the arugula. The lobster Mac and cheese had about .0001 oz of lobster meat topping completely bland noodles. I was hoping the truffle would help it out, but sadly it didn't. The win is that this place is in the middle of Summit Park so it was nice to get to enjoy the surrounding area before and after a bite. I may return for drinks, but I'll pick somewhere else to eat. read more

SENATE - Lobster Mac - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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Unexpected delight outside Cincy! Food selection was fresh & creative. Senate is known for FANCY SHMANCY hot dogs, but we opted to share the pot stickers & the Ahi poke bowl & both were so full of great flavors. We sat outside at their communal tables & enjoyed IPAs, the pretty evening & the dogs other customers brought with them! THEN IT HAPPENED! We had to order the fantastic duck fat fries read more

SENATE - Pot stickers, IPA & ahi poke bowl - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Decided to try something new while in town for work...my GF says I ALWAYS go to the SAME restaurants and send her the SAME pics of my food when I travel. I have to admit, the gourmet hotdog thing is pretty good! I had the K-Pop, wings and truffle fries. It sounds like a lot of food, but I was hungry because I skipped lunch. The flavors of the kimchi worked well with the meat of the short rib and the hotdog. There was enough juice to moisten the bun, without it being soaked and falling apart. (it's not like you're gonna pick the thing up and eat it though.... fork and a knife kind of meal here). My dinner cost me $34.50 before tipping. This may seem expensive for a "hotdog" place, but this restaurant is much more than that. read more

SENATE - K-pop - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Unique and interesting variety on the menu with very tasty food. The hot dogs are a highlight but also a lot of delicious apps and other items. The potstickers and bone marrow are great starters. Friendly and fast service and very good pricing. Good for solo at the bar, a group and kid friendly. read more

SENATE - Nacho Dog - special of the day - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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What was the first place I headed upon landing back in CINCINNATI? Of course! Sat at the bar (4/16) right around lunch... awesome service, perfect drink - there's something special about their tonic water- and every bite was perfection! I took home the extra poutine which was plenty for an extra couple of snacks later- I love the little fresh thyme garnish- and did I taste a baby hint of truffle? Maybe not. But the cheesecurds - WOW!! Of course I had to take home a trailer park for later - let me just say I didn't get but a bite of that when roommates got home- but wow! I loved that they put the coleslaw & grippos on the side. It was a nice warm welcome back to my hometown after being gone for 5 years. Keeping it authentic senate! read more

SENATE - Poutine - Gastropubs Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio