Still continuing to love this place. I just love the nachos the most. I don't know why I love their…read moreAnderson nachos so much. Just great ingredients and flavors together! Depending on the time of day it can be difficult to find a seat here but looking forward to summer when the outside will open up again. Jonah was our server this time and he was awesome! So attentive and friendly. Definitely made sure he got a good tip! He made the ambiance just give us the impression that this place was a second home. Just very friendly and welcoming! Looking forward to always going back.

Let's talk about Oakley Pub. I figured I would order the Cajun fish tacos since it was Good Friday…read moreand am I glad I did. The portion was huge and flavorful. Nice choice! The kitchen staff was more than accommodating . Every wish was my command, lol. Order the onion rings instead of fries. Perfect amount of salt. Thanks for a wonderful day.

Rusty Bucket has been around a long time, so when our friends invited to lunch we immediately said…read moreyes and realized we haven't been here in years. Let me just say there's a reason they've been here so long. They keep their restaurant clean, the staff is so pleasant, immediate service and the food is even better than I remember. Our server was Elly-so sorry if I misspelled your name sweetie! Lol Elly was adorable, funny, kind, very caring-all the good adjectives-and a UC student to boot! We thoroughly enjoyed her personality and service! She told us she was new there and let me say she might have been new but seemed like a seasoned pro! I ordered the Cobb salad and asked for light blue cheese and ranch instead of vinaigrette and Elly was so thoughtful and brought the cheese on the side so I could add what I want. It did not disappoint! Everything was fresh! The eggs were boiled perfectly! The chicken was flavorful and tender! Hubby got the Sunday special which was Chicken Pesto Pasta with the most delicious garlic bread! (I tasted it ) He normally never eats the bread that comes with meals but after tasting it he gobbled it down. Bummer-I would have gladly eaten it for him He loved the dish too and said it was delicious and tasted very flavorful, not salty at all. The couple we went with ordered Fish and Chips (substituted regular fries for sweet potato fries) and he loved every bite. He said the Cod was perfectly cooked, moist and flaky on the inside and had a crispy crunch on the outside. He loved whatever seasoning was on his fries. It looked like it might have been fresh finely chopped parsley with something else but he said it was very flavorful and added a nice touch. His wife got the Sunday special as well with a gluten bun instead of the garlic bread. She loved her meal. We couldn't go without getting some cheesecake to go for later! Sometimes the old restaurants that have been a favorite and a neighborhood staple need a shout out and recognized for their food, service and dedication to their customers. I will be adding them into my routine stops going forward!

I don't know the last time I had been to Rusty Bucket. I don't honestly know if it's like, a…read morenational chain, a local chain, maybe there are two, I have no idea. But I found myself there last week and was actually pretty surprised at how good it was. Service was excellent - he was training a new server and he was definitely the one who should be training new servers. He was attentive without being pushy. I'm a nut for French Onion soup and this one is legit (see picture). This was the pick three deal with soup/salad/sandwich. I like a meal that ends up with leftovers so this was a solid deal. It's not the most charming of ambiance because we sat outside, so basically had a view of the parking lot. Inside might have been better but there's only like three days in Cincinnati where you can sit outside comfortably so we ended up on the sidewalk. I don't know if I'd necessarily make it part of my rotation, but I was impressed with the service, the food, and the pricing, so I'd definitely throw it out there as an option if I'm in the area.

Worst bartender. Guy drinks on the job and is super disrespectful to women. Gets unnecessarily…read moreangry for no good reason. Like being unsure if someone wanted salt on a rim of a drink so he yells at customers? He needs to lay off the liquor when he's working bc he's very rude and angry toward customers and it's obvious he's inebriated.

Joe and Matt are the main bartenders and they are two of the most understanding guys you'll meet…read more They listen to you gripe and understand if you get a little irritable under the influence. They also know how to make just about every drink just right. And the place has an air of familiarity and friendship among the customers, like the Cheers bar!

The food is okay for the price. When ordering potatoes skins If you like bacon ask for extra…read morebecause they will not give you a-lot. The bar tenders are not friendly at all. When things are missing and you ask someone for help they ask who your server is instead of helping each other out and taking care of the customer. They told one of my friends to be appreciative when they came to take her order after taking a long time. One of my friends ordered a coke and I didn't even come full after asking for it 3 times.

The food took forever to come out and they recently changed their menu. A lot of my favorites are…read moregone which is sad . The music was loud and now this might not be the spot as much as it once was.

I stand on my prior review. And I add that the vibe here is very cozy neighborhood gem-like.read more

Always fun to come here. Great selections of beer. Games to play with and do a few beers…read more Street parking.

Love this spot! Such friendly people and good Energy. The staff is a really focus on the customers…read moreand the owner is always on site and trying to make people happy. They're working on getting food into the bar, but in the meantime they often have food brought in and they always are offering it to customers. There are Certain nights where they have free pool, dancing, drink specials, and game then go to several games of checkers to move in there to keep you occupied. I enjoy Stonies For the comfort differently it is a good service and just be a casual low-key bar where anyone feels welcome.

Zip's Cafe is an Iconic Cincinnati Classic and there is nothing that compares around! Their burgers…read moreare fresh with fresh ground meat and perfectly prepared and the chili is in my opinion, the best chili in Southwestern Ohio! Thus is a must go to stop if you have not been and I guarantee, it won't be your last stop. I would go into details inthus review but this time, I'm going to just tell you, you have to come experience it yourself. The place is small so if you have to wait, it's well worth it. Tables turn pretty quickly. Just be patient! You can't rush perfection! Don't think about it, just GO!

First time in Zip's and it was a Saturday and there were no tables to be had when we walked in. It…read morewas after a Reds game and although about 15 minutes away I still saw fans in the seats. We came in from the Reds game ourselves. The service was quick which was a great thing. This is more like a 3.5 star review. Parking as always in the Mt Lookout neighborhood is hard to get. We ended up parking a block away and it was parallel parking on the street. The place was packed full of customers making it pretty hard to hear each other talk. We originally sat at a high-top table but moved to a booth when one opened up. I ordered a Bourbon Lemonade cocktail but would not order it again, it was ok but really not boozy and did not have a lot of flavor. About the food, I ordered the Zip's Burger as it comes and also a dinner salad to go with it. My husband ordered the Double Zip's Burger and fries and my friend ordered the Zip's Burger and Onion Rings. The salad although large was just mostly iceburg lettuce and a few croutons and two slices of tomato, nothing special. I will say their house-made balsamic dressing was good though. I had one of my friend's onion rings and also my husband's fries. The onion rings were not crunchy and I was not a fan. The fries were ok but I would pass on those as well. The standout for all of us was the burger. I would definitely rate their burgers 4.5 stars. Perfect medium cook and juicy and if you like your burgers on the thicker side then you will like these. I am typically a smash burger girl but I gave the thicker burger a go and it was really good. This place is continually mentioned in Cincinnati foodie groups as one of the top spots to get a burger in Cincinnati and I will have to agree. Next time I may try a soup as my side as on this day it was a tomato bisque. This spot is definitely worth trying and we may hit it up again after another Great American Ballpark outing.