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    The Red Bird Deli

    4.7 (27 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Soup, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Nanette B.

    Stopped by Red Bird Deli on the way home to grab some chicken wings to go. I'd heard good things about them and they were delicious. I opted for the spicy BBQ sauce which was just right -- a bit of heat to let you know it's there but not too overwhelming. Red Bird Deli has a a few tables if you choose to eat inside. The staff was welcoming and friendly.

    Jeff R.

    So freaking good!! Friendly service and again, soo good!! Had cheesy potatoes and loaded steak. I don't know where the bread comes from but excellent. Friend had a chicken leg and will be back for more of that. Definitely a must try

    The salami sandwich
    Dean S.

    Five star for food! We ordered the steak sandwich, the salami-pesto sandwich, the quoted best grilled cheese of your life and an order of the Smokey fried ribs. Yep, deep fried ribs that were from the naked eye over fried but mercy, the charred exterior and the delightful moist rib that was below was actually a marvel of texture and flavor. They were incredible. As were the sandwiches. I've enjoyed thick sliced bologna sandwiches in the past but never seen a salami version. This sandwich with the pesto is so simple, yet so tasty it boggles your mind. The grilled cheese sandwich was tasty but apparently over hyped as the best grilled cheese I've had in my life was made here at home! :) now the highly touted steak sandwich was indeed, worth the hype. It could be in the top five sandwiches I've ever had. The bread, the chopped steak with grilled veggies, cheese and 'special sauce' is a sandwich that will bring me back. I'm not even going to try to replicate here at home because being able to replicate this will never happen. The store is a quaint hole in the wall shop on West Pike Street just off 71/75, East access. Parking was plentiful at 545p on a Wednesday. The folks working here are genuinely nice folks. Very appreciative of us dropping by and having dinner here. We will be back. Specifically for the Steak Sandwich and fingers crossed that they have wings... support local!!!

    Chicken sandwich and fried brussel sprouts

    First time trying red bird and it was good! The chicken sandwich was packed with good stuff like onions and peppers and the sauce was delicious, a little tang to it. Definitely had to eat the sandwich with a fork because it was loaded. The staff was friendly and I'm excited to try their wings next.

    Chicken salad sandwich

    Just a few more photos from my second visit!!! Fall off the bone wings and outstanding cheesy potatoes. The innovative chef changes recipes and the menu daily, and I cannot rave more about this phenomenal local deli. Get here as soon as you can!

    Steak sandwich and fries, cheeseburger and cheesy potatoes

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    Unreal, best burger I've ever had. Their red bird sauce complements everything on the menu. Will be returning for more.

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    Everything was amazing! So good we ate in silence!!! Almost ordered Sammy's to go just to have some later..... Fuckin yum

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    A nice little neighborhood spot. The wings were tasty and we both enjoyed our sandwiches. Everyone was super friendly as well.

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    Great customer service. Best wing Wednesday deal and the cheesy potatoes are to die for!

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    Thai Pavilion

    Thai Pavilion

    4.3
    (43 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    A coworker and I were just a few blocks down the road when lunch time hit and we wanted something…read morequick and easy. After a search on Yelp we landed on Thai Pavillion and I'm so glad we did. Here's why... 1) I ordered on their website and it was a very seamless process. I liked that we were even able to select how spicy we wanted our food on a number scale. 2) The pick up time was not long after we ordered, even with it being in the middle of the busy lunch hour. 3) There's parking directly out front so I was able to simply pull up, throw my flashers on, and run in. It was there waiting for me when I arrived. 4) We both ordered the same thing, the pad Thai (spice level 1) with shrimp. We also shared an order of vegetable spring rolls. It came out to about $50 and that included a $5 tip. We both really liked what we got, but I'll stick with my specific opinion. The spring rolls were crispy and definitely hit the spot as an appetizer. As for the pad Thai, it was a great portion size, the spice level was exactly what I wanted, and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. It didn't have an overwhelming amount of bean sprouts, which was appreciated. The sauce was rich in flavor and the noodles were just right. We both agreed that we would order from here again. It was the best pad Thai I've had in a while. Definitely give them a try!

    Thai Pavilion is a small, casual restaurant tucked into a cozy and colorful spot. We ordered the…read morePanang Curry and the Pad Kee Mao with shrimp. Like most Thai restaurants, they offer a customizable spice scale, so you can tailor your meal exactly how you like it. We also tried their Thai tea, which leaned on the sweeter side but was perfect for balancing out the spice from our dishes. If you're in the area and craving Thai food, check them out

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    Chicken Khao Soi
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    Fort Mitchell Public House Bar and Grill

    Fort Mitchell Public House Bar and Grill

    4.2
    (190 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    I've finally found a new go-to restaurant for when I'm flying out of CVG! My usual favorite is…read moreTousey House, but they aren't open for dinner on Sundays so I needed to find an alternative. Fort Mitchell Public House Bar and Grill checks all of my boxes. The first thing I look for is a nice patio. Unfortunately the weather wasn't cooperating today, but I will be back for this fabulous patio. I was there before the dinner rush, which explains the emptiness of the restaurant. More people started arriving after 5:00. There were so many yummy sounding choices on the menu that it was hard to decide. I asked my server, Erin, what she recommends and she said the CAJUN BOURBON FILET TIPS were her favorite. I went with that and was not disappointed. The filet was cooked and seasoned perfectly. It is served over mashed potatoes and topped with onion straws. While the beef portion was small, it was a satisfying meal and the flavors were perfection! I added a side Caesar salad. Their house-made croutons were so good and the dressing was tasty and perfectly portioned. I don't often order dessert, but decided to splurge tonight and got a slice of the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake to-go. OMG, this is one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. It was light and dense at the same time, if that makes sense. So creamy and melt in your mouth delicious. I will dream about it tonight LOL.

    We had dinner here tonight and the service was so slow. We had appetizers served and it was a long…read moretime before our server returned to take our dinner order. We should have just left at that point but our kids were hungry. Dinner was finally served and it was good, but no one seemed very concerned about how long we waited. We asked for our check and then we were given the wrong, much more expensive check. I'm not sure if they were understaffed but the restaurant was only half full when we arrived. I wish we hadn't dropped $90 on this dinner.

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    Inside the restaurant
    Inside the restaurant
    Salmon sliders
    Salmon sliders
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    Front of restaurant.
    Blinkers Tavern

    Blinkers Tavern

    4.0
    (540 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    I've been to Blinkers Tavern many times, and it never disappoints. The atmosphere is incredibly…read morerelaxing, with a nostalgic, throwback vibe that takes you back to a simpler time. The food is outstanding across the board--from the steaks to the cheese sticks--but the real star is their bread pudding. It's absolutely worth the trip from anywhere in the tri-state area. Parking is also easy and convenient, with a garage right across the street, as well as their own lot and additional street parking. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great meal and an even better experience.

    I was so excited to try a local spot for dinner on this trip, but left disappointed. Our party of 5…read morewas seated immediately with our reservation. The hostess & I believe a manager sat us. Both were friendly & acknowledged the birthday girl in our party. Atmosphere is great. You could comfortably walk in wearing jeans or come dressed up. Neither would be over or under dressed. The menu has juuuust the right amount of options, which is great! Heather was our waitress & while she was kind, her service skills were lacking. Granted we weren't at a Michelin Star Restaurant, but we also weren't at a dive bar. There was an endless amount of awkward reaching through, over & around when refilling drinks. There were a couple of instances where she actually touched our shoulders to nudge us to the side so she could reach through. Totally not okay during service at a restaurant nicer than a dive bar. We ordered the cheese sticks starter which were so yummy! Highly recommend! A couple of us ordered the Cesar side salad & were highly disappointed. The dressing tasted like it was mayonnaise heavy & then watered down by lettuce that wasn't dried after being rinsed. Even adding tons of extra pepper didn't help. The lettuce also tasted like it has been too wet for too long. The lobster mac was ordered in the group & it was tasty but soooo greasy. So, order with caution. We had the Black N Bleu salad in the group & that was good. The Atlantic Salmon was another dinner ordered & the crust seasoning was delicious! Sadly, the salmon was a bit overdone. It does come with a lobster cream sauce, which confused me. It was only so so & I definitely skipped it entirely. The steamed broccoli was done to perfection though. Not soggy & not too crunchy. We also had the 12oz ribeye & that was great! Flavorful, cooked perfectly! I will add though, that the steak knives need an upgrade. I really wanted to love this place, but we won't return on our next trip to Newport/Cincinnati.

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    Blinkers Tavern
    New York Strip*
    New York Strip*
    Outside view from my seat.

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    Outside view from my seat.
    Libby’s Southern Comfort

    Libby’s Southern Comfort

    4.1
    (434 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Came to Cincinnati for a concert, initially planned to go elsewhere to eat but couldn't find…read moreparking anywhere. We stumbled upon Libby's and we're so glad we did! They had parking, and although they were full on reservations, 2 spots at the bar opened up and we grabbed them happily! First, the food was FANTASTIC! I had the Willy Burger and my husband had the fried bologna sandwich and we both loved what we ordered and vice versa. The sauce on the burger was phenomenal! The drink menu was extensive and looked so good but we were in a bit of a hurry and I'm 6 months pregnant so we settled for waters. Second, the service was excellent. Everyone was so kind and helpful. The ambience was great, I loved the big open garage door and patio seating they offered. The decor was so cute! We are bummed that brunch reservations for tomorrow are full, but we will absolutely be back!

    We visited Libby's Southern Comfort on Tuesday. We had reservations for 12:00, but they weren't…read moreneeded. The restaurant is nicely decorated and is thin. They have a nice outdoor area, which we avoided due to the current heatwave. We ordered two apps - FRIED GREEN TOMATOES - Topped with Libby's pimento cheese, pork belly lardons, bourbon onion jam, and herb oil and FRIED CHICKEN SKINS - Hand breaded and served with hot honey dipping sauce. The fried green tomatoes were nicely plated, though the pork belly lardons and bourbon onion jam did not have the most pleasant color. They were good, but not as great as the description. Fried chicken skin is the thing! I first had it when we lived in California. An Asian market served them up thinly breaded and fried perfectly crispy. I just about jumped out of my skin when I saw it on the menu at Libby's. The breading at Libby's is thick. It's tasty for sure, but it's quite thick. A quick glance at the chicken skins and it looks like full-on chicken. Anyway, they were very good and I would definitely order them again. I had a taste of the hot honey dipping sauce because it spilled. It was good, but for me it detracted from the flavor I'm looking for. I had to have the FRIED BOLOGNA BLT - House smoked bologna, pimento cheese, fried egg, house made BBQ sauce, spring mix lettuce, & sliced green tomato on grilled 16 Bricks sourdough. First, it was huge! I could only eat half. It was very good. All the different flavors mixed together well. It was messy!! It was so obviously messy the server brought over extra napkins without us having to ask! Top Notch! Oh, the mac and cheese side was just okay. I barely touched it. The second half of the sandwich was delicious cold. It was also not messy at all. The leftover mac and cheese had turned inedible in the fridge. I did not mind throwing it out. My friend had the CLASSIC TURKEY CLUB. It was also huge and she only ate half. The fries were crispy and delicious. Mark had THE DOC HOLLADAY. He said it was okay. He also only ate half. I think he enjoyed the cold leftover more. I like the menu; lots of options. The place is cute. The staff is great. We'd definitely come back.

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    Dining room and bar
    Dining room and bar
    Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding and Key Lime pie
    Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding and Key Lime pie
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