I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and the experience was wonderful. Neither of us had been…read morethere before. Lindsey was amazing she made it such a special experience. She walked us through the menu and made some great suggestions. The food was incredible. We will definitely be back and asking for Lindsey!

Our server, Mark, was just above awesome. impeccable service and great food…read more One thing: the "ricotta" in the menu is really homemade butter. delicious indeed, just inaccurate. Still definitely a 5 star and we'll go back when in the area.

We had a delicious pit stop here during a recent Cincy visit. We were searching for healthy and…read morequick eats near our hotel and had seen this chain elsewhere but never had a chance to try it. The young ladies working were very friendly and helpful. Our bowls were filled with chickpeas, veggies and flavors galore- definitely hit the spot for a nutritious meal. The only reason for four stars is the place could use a tidying up- particularly the bathrooms and the storage situation happening in the front of the restaurant. It didn't give off the cleanest vibes despite the great product.

This is literally my favorite lunch spot. The owners are great! It's never packed when I go, so I…read moreusually don't wait long at all for my food. It's clean and quiet, even though it's located on the busy food strip on UC's campus. I always get lucky and find parking in front. Food is great and fresh! I typically order a bowl and they will definitely load it up - they aren't stingy. I always order pita chips to go with my order - they make those fresh to order! The drinks are great too! I mix all 4 drink flavors together.

OMG. What. A. Meal. Wowza. Long may this resto live on to…read moreserve mouth-watering experiences to visitors. Started with the packed-with-flavor tuna tartlet, and it just got better from there! The Cherry tomato salad was such a different/ unique approach. Petite, but mighty with flavor, and I especially loved the spicy kick finish left on my taste buds. As a mushroom lover, I was thankfully steered toward the chestnut anolini and I absolutely loved it. Hubby loved his snap peas-carrots-beets salad, and the bite I had (despite not loving a couple of those items) had me thinking I made a mistake. The almond cake dessert with almond rosettes was next level amazing. It's restaurants like this that make me less apt to throw around 5 star reviews elsewhere, because most places don't deserve it, but this one does. I'll be back here every time I'm in Cincy!

The experience offered a perfect blend of interactions with head chef David Blackman, and the rest…read moreof his kitchen team, while still leaving plenty of space to chat among ourselves. I was beyond impressed with the precise timing of being served, dishes being cleared, and drinks being poured. Everyone was incredibly kind and balanced small talk with fun details about the various dishes and the restaurant itself. It's worth mentioning that many, if not all, of the greens and flowers come from Chef Blackman's own backyard. We learned that literally everything is made in house, minus the bread, which comes from a shop right across the street. In my humble opinion, the chef's table experience is second to none in Cincinnati. It obviously comes with a premium, but I would choose Wildweed over a Jeff Ruby's any night of the week.

The wife and I sure missed out for several years by not realizing just how good Bridges is…read more There's no accounting for it other than being asleep at the switch. (I did visit the old downtown location with a too-large office group back in the late 2010s, and that chaotic arrangement probably distracted me from its excellence.) Recently, it's our favorite bang-for-the-buck place in the metro. Or at least it is when we order the rice bowls. A digression about "bowls": When Chipotle exploded in popularity 15 or 20 years ago, folks compared the bowl (and burrito) assembly-line set-up to Subway. Ten years after that, seems like every fast-casual assembly-line style place was compared to Chipotle itself. Nowadays there's so many fast-casual chains with this model that this style of dining is often dismissed by the office-lunch kids as "slop bowls." I get it: some of these places are terrible and tedious and unimaginative. Even though the rice bowls at Bridges feature this assembly-line model, these ain't no "slop bowls." Instead, this is some of the most explosively flavorful food in town. I don't know jack about Nepali food, but at least at Bridges it's somewhat similar to Northern Indian but less about creamy sauces and more vibrant and complex and herbaceous, at least compared to its local Northern Indian cousins. As if it's not already good enough, ask for a small gundruk (a buck or two more?) to add yet another flavor facet. (Gundruk is a mix of fermented leafy greens and not quite like anything I've ever experienced. But great.) Momos--big dumplings--are specific to Nepali cuisine, at least around here. Bridges' are excellent, but whereas you used to be able to get a single momo with another dish, now you've got to order ten of them. Too bad. The staff at this location is always pleasant and helpful, at least in our experience.

We enjoyed our impromptu lunch here! Hubby had the thukpa. A rice noodle soup dish with the choice…read moreof chicken or veg for protein. I enjoyed a rice bowl with aromatic chicken and veggies. We both ordered our bowls with mild sauce. Hubby also got hot sauce on the side. Service was great! The young woman was personable and patient with our questions. The food was delicious! FYI you do bus your own dishes after the meal. Also, the space was clean and bright!

It is a magic concept: take food that would have been thrown out, put it in the hands of…read moreprofessional chefs and distribute the final product to people who are struggling to feed themselves. Beautiful

Great food. Friendly staff. Community impact. When you eat here you are eating hearty, healthy food…read morewhile rescuing food and helping communities.

My favorite restaurant in Cincinnati! A must try if you're visiting or in town. My go to for…read morespecial celebratory dinners. Food: 5/5 Dishes are explained as slightly larger plates than tapas style. My favorites: Wood Grilled Octopus, Crispy Falafel, Bouillabaisse. Love the Moroccan Mint Tea as well! Service: 4.7/5 Very friendly! They course out your plates for you which I always love. They were able to accommodate my pescatarian diet (I.e., meats on the side to give to others at the table). On a less busy night, they offered a free toast for my birthday. I've been for other celebratory dinners here on busier nights where that hasn't happened, so it was a lovely surprise! Ambiance: 4/5 A little busy and can get loud on the weekends with table chatter, cutlery clinks, and the brick walls echoing noise around. Tables are also close together, so you can definitely hear the conversation next to you. The decor is pleasant and the lighting is soft and romantic enough that it is still a perfect date night spot! There are also a couple larger crescent booths for larger parties.

My husband I were visiting Cincinnati on vacation and found this place based on online reviews. We…read moretypically like small plates, bar seating and a lively scene where we can interact with others. This place hit all the boxes. We were able to score bar seats without a reservation and had a nice time here. Parking - we ubered here, it looks like they had street parking but that might have been more tricky. We tried: Octopus - great, a tad salty Gambas - my husband enjoyed this Salmon - I especially liked the crunchy chickpeas Chenin Blanc Normandia White Blend Neon Lights (cocktail) - not my favorite Rosé - amazing, a great porch pounder. (Muga Rose, Spain)

Autie Apples, absolutely. First time in with my son and daughter in law. We claimed as our new…read morespot for this cuisine. We had delicious dumpling appetizer. I had lo mein noodles since I had never dined here. They were good. My daughter had pork fried rice. My son had the egg foo yung. I had never seen it prepared so fluffy and crispy before. It was very good. We all had left overs as the portions were generous!

I came on a Saturday night and it was very quiet. I ordered the stir fried pork and it was spicy…read moreand tender. There were green and red peppers, but not many veggies otherwise. It was 20$, I'd come back. I also find the gaslight district quite charming

We have eaten here so many times and had a great experience but today was not it. My husband really…read morewanted the burger of the month which apparently isn't available at brunch despite none of their promotional information specifying that so that was the first disappointment. We decided we didn't want drinks today and normally we do order alcohol, so not sure if we were being ignored more for that reason? We were very unclear who was serving us as two or three people asked if we wanted drinks and then we saw hardly anyone after we said no. Our food took 45 minutes to be served with no updates from a server or apologies for the wait, despite other tables (who came in after us) around us being apologized to and getting food before us. My breakfast poutine was also sub-par today, the egg was forgotten and brought out several minutes later, overcooked and rubbery. Normally we have a great experience here but today just really missed. We would have been more understanding if there were an ounce of communication but if our food had arrived 5 minutes later we would have left before it arrived (we just had waters at that point since we did a lot of drinking for the holiday last night). Will be interested to see if our experience stays consistent in future visits. And I really hope our experience wasn't just because we opted out of bar drinks today.

I had been here before for a drink and dinner and loved the vibes. It's much bigger on the inside…read morethan would appear and they have a second floor as well. Came here for their Sunday brunch and it did not disappoint! Brunch doesn't start until 11am on Sunday and we arrived around 1140 and got a table for 2 without any wait! The hostess and our waitress were friendly and attentive. Started with a stacked Bloody Mary which had a slider, bacon, and a chicken wing! The bloody itself was tasty, though I prefer mine to be a little spicier. We got the Hawt Mess and Breakfast Poutine and both were delicious. The over easy egg on the poutine was perfectly cooked and the smashed potatoes in the Hawt Mess were crispy and flavorful. We will absolutely be back to try the rest of the brunch menu!

We were in town for a wedding weekend and, with so many places closed on Sunday, we were thrilled…read moreto stumble upon this gem. When we arrived, the restaurant was very busy--a great sign! Even though there was a wait, the bartender and server kindly invited us to sit at the bar so we wouldn't have to stand in line. Our food took a little longer than expected, but it was absolutely worth the wait. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the quality of the food more than made up for the extra time. The service was friendly and accommodating, and the overall experience was wonderful. We had a great meal and a very enjoyable visit. Highly recommend!

If you are looking for a good brunch spot downtown this is a great option. Excellent customer…read moreservice, the ambiance is nice, and the food is delicious. I highly recommend the Lemon Ricotta pancakes, they are delightful. Street parking is a accessible.

My sister lives in Cincinnati and loves this place. She was like you have to try it. I love…read moresupporting black businesses so let's do it. The yams and the green beens were the star of the show. Perfect. The greens were tasty as well. My Mac and cheese had a lot of cheese but surprising the flavor didn't hit for me. It was just cheesy. But it looked top tier. The fish was fried to perfection but it was extremely salty. Look I love flavor but this was a little extreme. The salmon bites were tad bit overcooked. They tasted good but were a little dry. Overall the experience was good. I waited like 30 minutes for my food but it was around lunch time and they were super busy. I would go back but try some other times. The cashier was super nice she gave me a free crack lemonade since I waited so long. It was very good. Being from down south (Memphis) we know good food and I will say this was close.

Under no circumstance would I recommend this restaurant. The line was extremely long and not to…read moremention the inconsistency on the wait time. For a simple order I was told to wait for one hour only for it be extended to nearly two. Needless to say we never got our food and we were still charged for it. Won't ever make this mistake again and I encourage others not to as well!