Create outdoor dining - but I like someone else to cook my steak lol great staff, slightly dated but a nice outdoor choice

Beautiful vineyard and scenery, but a very unexpected dinner experience. The vineyard was gorgeous, but unfortunately I didn't have much time to actually explore it. For $60+ per person with automatic gratuity, I felt like I was basically serving myself dinner and wine. On top of that, I was completely unaware that we would have to cook our own meat. (Which could be at fault on my end for not doing more research) While it was fun with a group of friends, the setup felt a little unsanitary, and the grill didn't seem hot enough. It took about 25 minutes for my filet to get rare enough to eat. The layout could be better--we were constantly walking through other people's dinner time to get to the food and wine. It's definitely very much a German style get-it-yourself dinner. The entire restaurant was also very smoky, so be prepared to leave smelling like you just sat around a campfire. The food was average at best, and the wine tasting wasn't really worth it to me--it was six small tastings served in plastic cups. That said, we had a great group and definitely gained an experience we can laugh about! I'd be interested in coming back on a Wednesday or Thursday when it isn't the "do-it-yourself" dinner setup. If I came back, though, I'd probably just drink wine and walk around the vineyard. The wine was great, and I would definitely drink again Definitely recommend bringing a fun group of people and keeping your food expectations low! read more

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I had no idea Cincinnati had anything so spot on: wine, snacks, LIVE MUSIC and classic rock music (Chicago, America, Seals & Croft, etc.), a lovely rolling hill where you set up with your chairs you bring or blanket and you must get there on time to catch the sunset behind. WOW. I kept saying to my BFF who I was visiting last weekend, "....You have GOT to get married here!" I am not kidding. It's perfect. Not a huge fan of the port-a-potties and would prefer facilities inside, but it is what it is and that's OK. I learned summer was JAMMED and to be honest, I prefer October where it's a little crisp. I can't wait to bring my husband here. Love the live music and the Cincinnati-as wine, dry red, was fantastic! read more

Love festival every year. Free parking if you get there soon enough First weekend after Labor Day. Lots of food- fun- beautiful view -vineyards and music. Timing is everything for getting a free parking space on the property. read more

My first visit was this evening, and I was not impressed to ever return. The service was very slow, and I felt like the servers were bussers and not really servers. Again, this is my first time, I was unaware that you had to prepare your own food. There was only one cashier to take everyone's order in at 5 o'clock. They start to get very busy. Not impressed Especially for the price. read more

What a fun find near Cincinnati. While the fruity, often sweet wines were not our cup of tea (big, bold Spanish or Italian reds are our taste) this is a beautiful little spot of tranquility in the area. They offered a 12 wine tasting that covered almost all of their offerings. We got two full tastings, a cheese plate (three cheeeses, crackers, pepperoni) and an extra tasting of their ice wine for only $42 - that's actually 25 tastings! You can't beat the price for a fun afternoon in a beautiful little vineyard. Wonderfully friendly staff and their new vineyard dog was a cutie. read more

From the moment I made the reservation, I couldn't wait to experience the wine-tasting. Reserving was easy - fully by email. Everything was ready by the time our party arrived. The staff were friendly and answered all of our questions. I enjoyed the concept of tasting each wine and ordering our favorite(s). I didn't let one go to waste! The food and cheese trays were also a hit. My party had an amazing time enjoying the view from the patio. It was intimate, romantic, and a great escape from reality. read more

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Stopped in on a Sunday for a sampling was super impressed! The woman told us to sit anywhere and brought out our plentiful wine sampling trays. I loved being able to try every wine along with a little pamphlet guide. We also had a meat and cheese try that was large & delicious. After our sampling we walked around the grounds. With it being February it was still a beautiful stroll and I can't wait to see what it looks like in the summertime! read more

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My husband and I were at the restaurant on October 25, 2025 to attend the owner's book signing. After, I decided to try their "Grilled to Perfection" menu that I see mentioned on their Facebook page and website. We thought as a couple it would be a great date night to try something new! It was new - and exciting! We had our wine tasting and selected our meal. Hubs chose the filet mignon - and I selected the salmon. Both excellent choices. The owner actually came in to the grill room and personally assisted us and everyone in there as we were grilling our selections. I thought that was really cool. Since the grill was smoking a bit and the weather was mild, they did have to open the side doors a little to let out the heat. There may have been a few gnats or flies, however, that's par for the course when you consider the circumstances. I just thought the entire experience was awesome! The individuals in the salad room were very kind and courteous and were more than happy to add extra vegetables to my salad. The dessert choices - OMG. The cheesecake....no words. The chef's choice of potato, green beans and rolls rounded out my meal and I was stuffed when we walked out. My other half said that was the best meal he has had at a restaurant in a long time. Oh, and did I mention the wine and great sing along music (he also took requests!)???? We will definitely be back! Thank you to the owner and staff for making our long awaited (and needed) date night so much fun! read more

The wine is delicious, and that's what you're really going her for. They don't price-gouge, and it's an amazing spot. Updating my prior review which gave 3 stars and I feel was generated from an unfair comparison to wineries that cost 2-3 times as much and are 10 hours away. read more

The best service and food around the Colerain area. Glad we live close (Route 4) so we don't have far to drive. We love the decor and the old winery vibe. It was a plus to meet the owner. read more

We made a trip to Vinoklet recently after a gap of more than 20 years. It is still a wonderful experience in a beautiful location. Go on a Friday or Saturday night and cook your own meat! The waitstaff were very friendly and attentive and we even had a chance to visit with the owner. Absolutely worth the 90 minute drive for us! read more

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All of the staff were extremely friendly ( except for one salad girl). The venue was disgustingly uncomfortably hot. They do not have AC it seems. Each room was hotter and hotter we were all literally dripping sweat while fanning ourselves with the menus. We were miserable. You pay $58 for quality of food lower than Golden Corral. The steak is worse than a $4 piece of meat at Walmart. None of us ate more than 2-3 bites of food and everyone took the rest home for their dogs.. literally. I would never recommend this place based on food and no AC. Just pay $60 and go literally anywhere else. read more

The entertainment was fun and very enjoyable and the food was delicious! I highly recommend this venue!!!

Enjoyed the ambiance and the wine. Be sure to visit for one of the art festivals. Delicious wine and wonderful vendors. What is not to like?

Wine tasting was served in plastic cups like medicine is served up in at a hospital and all 6 1" tall plastic cups placed on a styrofoam tray - very tacky. Later on the waitress shrugged when I asked her for ketchup and she said "you really want ketchup? for what?" I gave her my best hard look and said for my steak - yes that's how I eat it. What I didn't say was because I had to cook my own steak on a grill that wasn't heated correctly it was overcooked - we literally had to keep moving our steak to hotter flames because we were freezing (all but our faces) in the little shack that's very dark and hard to see - oh but my face was on fire and red through the next day from all the heat. So after asking for ketchup she returns with little plastic packets like from a fast food place - for what you pay $50+ per person you think they could get rid of those tacky packets and plastic cups - then she looks at me and tells an unwanted story about how when her daughter was born she asked the lord for two things and one them was for her to never eat ketchup on her steak. Wow! Never mind I'm sitting here with MY daughter who I hadn't seen in months. Rudest waitress - we just wanted her to quit talking. They also force you to tip 20% so she got a a good tip anyway and knew she would regardless of how rude she was. So many trips all the way to the back of the restaurant to get your salad then your steak and then your dessert - exhausting! Also bothers us that the Rumpke landfill is so close to the vineyard. Whether it's leaching into the soil or not made me cringe to think about how very very close it is and the smell of the dump only reminds you that it's right there. read more

Came here on my cousin's recommendation to celebrate my promotion at work. Came on a Friday night and it was grill your own meat night and buffet. Included in the price is a half-bottle of wine with your meal, choice of meat, sides and salad bar and dessert. You start with a wine tasting, then tell the bartender which wine you'd like and order your meal. We got there right before the dinner rush at 7 PM so the grill was wide open and there was no wait. There is a salad buffet and you get your sides at the buffet also once you're done grilling your meat. I went with the Cincinnatus wine and NY strip steak. Ended up buying a bottle of Cincinnatus and In Vino Veritas. Cincinnatus is a merlot and Veritas is more of a Riesling. Overall it was a lot of fun and the view outside is absolutely beautiful at sunset. I can see why this place is highly rated and it's a beautiful venue for a wedding or special event! read more

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What a fun experience with great company and good wine! The winery was beautiful and although it was a little chilly, we had a private event and the staff was AMAZING! I seasoned and grilled my own salmon (others had shrimp, chicken and steak choices) and the sides and dessert were pretty good. I'll definitely be back! read more

Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant - Salmon from the grill - Wineries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Since I've moved to Cincinnati I've been wanting to try Vinoklet!! So when I was invited to a Sunday wine tasting I was more than excited to go!! Now this is based solely on wine tasting experience, because I came on a Sunday around 1 pm. I really enjoyed the wine selection, although it seems like they had more sweet options than dry. Even the semi sweet seemed just regular sweet to me. However I appreciate them letting you have soooo many samples with your tasting! Seriously enough to cover multiple glasses of wine. We ordered some little snacks which were nice but we could've used more! So keep that in mind depending on how large your party is. As far as the environment it seemed pretty casual, nothing fancy. The outdoor seating area was nice, but swarming with bees (no surprise). I'm hoping to return in the near future and walk the vineyard and try some of the food options! read more

Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant - Wineries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My daughter and I created a list of restaurants that we wanted to try this year, and Vinoklet was on the list. It did not disappoint. From the time we were greeted until the time we left, the staff was very pleasant and attentive. The ambiance was great, and our view was awesome. I can only imagine what the vineyard looks like in the summer months. Lastly, the food...delicious! If you're worried about grilling your own food, don't worry. There is a staff person nearby that will assist you to reach your desired result for your food. This was such a great experience, and we will surely be back soon! read more

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Beautiful Location. I would venture to say one of the most beautiful winery's in the Midwest. However the beauty is not supported by quality. The wine is all sweet and by sweet I mean it taste like juice. For some I'm sure that is great but that is not what I enjoy when I drink wine and there is not really many other options. The food is average. Really not much to say about it beside nothing special and if your vegetarian think frozen veggie patty or side. If your coming here come for a nice place to side outside with friends not for quality of meal. read more

We stopped here today. This was the first time we were there and we did not go to eat. We went to try the wine and on this day they had a festival going on outside. We did not know that we just saw the sign on the interstate and thought we'd go try it. The grounds were pretty and it looks like they had lots of little places you can tuck into and have a glass of wine and sit at a table. We went in and tried several samples of wine and ended up taking a couple of bottles home. The wine was not expensive and I found it was very good. All of the people who worked in the wine tasting area were extremely nice! The festival was just an added bonus to visiting the winery. read more

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Love this place! Got married there on a wonderful June day. Not only were the staff enjoyable to work with, the food was delicious. Can't wait to go back. Oh, and love the wine festival. read more

The Vinoklet is always a good time. It's a one of a kind experience in Cincinnati that is perfect for date night. Riding down the winding road to get to it may throw you off a bit, but once you approach this gem and walk under the grape vines, you know this is going to be a treat. I recommend either a daytime or sunset reservation to get a wonderful view of grounds and sunset. Get there early so that you can walk the grounds and experience the grapes growing in the fields. A few things have changed due to Covid, of course, but what hasn't. You now are being served your salad and side items instead of the buffet, but that's understandable. It's not cute though lol. The wine tasting is always cool and a great way to experience the wineries wines. I usually like most of them. What I love most is you get to choose your protein entree and cook it yourself on the outside grill! But if you can't cook, don't worry, there's always someone there willing to help. read more

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The food is very good, albeit you have to cook it yourself. They have a nice wine selection and the ambiance is very nice. The fire pit is a nice touch on cool evenings. The employees are friendly and welcoming. read more

I have to say I am shocked by the reviews others have posted here of this small local business. I think some have unrealistic expectations of what a local winery is. ‍ The grounds are amazing. You feel like you are on vacation, and no longer in Ohio. The grounds alone are 100% worth going to see. The wine is very good for an Ohio winery. I personally like their sweeter blends best, and think they have a lot of wines perfect for a beginner wine drinker as well. They do serve food, while their primary focus is wine and experience. They have different food days that add to the experience of the winery. Cooking your own steak for example is a fun "experience." I feel like the food is more of a way to enjoy the grounds and wine and add to the experience. I think the negative reviews are silly. This is a winery, not a Michelin star restaurant. After enjoying a bottle of wine on the hill side it's nice to snack on some cheese cubes and sober up. You aren't attending a cheese pair event, it's just cheese cube at a picnic area with wine. Who hates on cheese cubes? ‍ Lastly, I'm a professional photographer. I've been sessions there for years. Over the past year they have started to charge a fee as all local farms do. This is a local business and the owner lives on site. I have seen other photographers in his back yard after hours. This isn't cool. Pay the fee, leave at sunset. Don't ruin it for the rest of us. read more

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This is Cincinnati's Westside gem! I've eaten here and the food was excellent. Currently though I'm enjoying the Art and Wine festival with a glass of Brother Joe ( it's my favorite dry red here :) read more

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Oh my stars, I had the best time at Vinoklet! I grew up in Cincinnati and lived in the area until I was 27 yet somehow never made it to Vinoklet until this past weekend. What a delightful time I had! Even though the rain was POURING, I could tell that this vineyard boasts beautiful views and picturesque landscapes. I HAVE to come back when the sun is out because the other pictures I have seen make this place look like anything but Ohio. It is incredible. Anyway, let me tell you about my dinner. Making a reservation for Vinoklet's dinner was simple. I called and they were able to get me the time slot I wanted for two. My boyfriend and I arrived and the parking lot was a little packed but were able to find a spot and we walked up to the building. When we got inside, they had a table with a name plate for us on it. We were then whisked away to a wine tasting where we were able to sample many of Vinoklet's delicious wines. After that, we selected the protein for our meals. We both went with the steaks and wow what a great choice! But again, I'm getting ahead of myself. Before we set off with the meal, we were allowed to each select a half of a bottle of wine from their generous menu. It was so nice! I picked their Cincinnatus and my boyfriend went with the Dreamer. I am into dry wines and he is into sweet ones so it was so nice for us to each have our own choice. Once we had our wines, we hit up the salad bar and got our meal started. This meal is a self-serve situation which some people complain about but for me, it is excellent. I am currently on a low fodmap elimination diet so I have to be very selective about what I consume and this set up made it easy for me to pick and choose what I could eat. It is also nice to be in control of the portions. After we finished our salads, a nice lady brought us our steaks and we took them to the grilling room which is a room with a huge charcoal grill. They have a table with a ton of seasoning options and I was able to season my steak the way I wanted without worrying about my food allergies and sensitivities. Then we settled in and cooked our steaks. There were a few others around the grill and we all ended up talking to each other and it was really fun. I loved being able to cook my steak and having control over every step of its preparation. After our steaks were cooked to perfection, we grabbed some sides from the buffet bar. I had green beans and mashed potatoes and everything was really good. They also had a dessert table which my beau took full advantage of but I couldn't because of my diet. Everything looked spectacular. All of this was about $37 a person. Another highlight for me was that this spot had a Croatian wine for sale. I lived in Serbia for a spell and so I love that culture and was pleased to learn that the owner of this venue is Croatian. No wonder why I loved it so much! Seriously, this place is such a gem. I cannot wait to come back!!! read more

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Awesome venue on a summer night. Great food and service often accompanied by music. read more

We used Vinoklet for our wedding in 2021 and have gone to their festivals and for date nights. We buy their wine at Kroger. So obviously, we are huge fans of them!!! read more

Atmosphere = 5 Service = 5 Wine = 4.5 Entree sides and desserts = 3.5 If you are looking for a romantic evening with your significant other, Vinoklet is the place to go but only if you go on the weekend for the "Grilled to Perfection" night. The steak and mashed potatoes were delicious. They could of had better options for the salad, vegetables and the desserts. The only options for salad was iceberg lettuce, onions and tomatoes with either Italian, ranch or French. For vegetables - baby carrots or mixed vegetables with carrots. Overall, I still had a great meal with just the potatoes and steak and would definitely go back to enjoy the "Grilled to Perfection" night. read more

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Vinkolet is beautiful and picturesque, and the wine is terrific! If you're looking for a romantic date spot, this is it. However, stick with the wine and the view. The reason why this is not a 5-star review is the restaurant. We started off with wilted, disgusting salad, followed by New York strip steak that you grill yourself. After your meat is cooked, you can load up on sides that included cheesy potatoes, mixed vegetables, green beans, and dinner rolls. The cut of meat was far from tender, and the vegetables were soggy and bland. The potatoes were decent, though according to the menu, you should have had a choice of three different types of potatoes. The only bright spot of the meal was the wine and the company. I highly recommend Vinkolet for a tasting and the ambiance. For dinner, those, you might want to consider grabbing a bite elsewhere before you visit. read more

Such a great experience! I really enjoyed the wine and the restaurant! Definitely worth every penny read more

Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant - Wineries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We came for the Mother's Day brunch. Unfortunately I was not impressed with format of the brunch. My salmon was very over-cooked. The price certainly did not reflect the service and food. However, the grounds are beautiful and the Cabernet is quite good. I will come again to do some wine tastings. read more

My husband and I did the $35.00 a person dinner where you get. Soup/Salad, Grill your choice of fish, steak, pork chops and chicken, a bottle of wine and dessert. Pros: I like the view where we were sitting which overlooked the vineyards at sunset and grilling was fun! I got the salmon and it was flavored lemon butter. I got the Cincinnatus red table wine which was excellent. Cons: The vegetables was really soggy and overdone, the dessert tasted processed. I think the pricing is alittle to high per person. If it was $25.00 a person, I would consider coming back again. The staff was very helpful friendly. read more

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Summer is here, and what better way to spend summer afternoons than at a winery drinking local wine?! Wine made right at the winery! I love the mix of vibes that this winery gave. I got country club mixed with a winery that would be in Napa Valley. This winery had plenty of wine to choose from. Red or white, sweet or dry. I welcomed my summer with the perfect pours of crisp white and red wines, made from fresh grapes grown right on their property, on the perfect breezy afternoon. Vinoklet Winery has 12 award-winning wines and is the only working winery in Hamilton County. Over the years it has expanded to over 12,000 vines over 30+ acres. Also, what I loved is at 86 years old, Mr. Mukulic, the founder, still gets up and works at the winery every day. The size of this winery is quite huge. You enter through the restaurant and the vineyards and winery are out back. It is gorgeous. It also over looks a huge pond. Its location and scenery is perfect for weddings or other celebratory events. They have a nice selection of dry and sweet wines to choose from. If you are unsure of what to get, I recommend starting with a tasting. That is what I did. The tasting I did consisted of 12 different wines, white and red, starting with dry and progressing to sweet. You will receive an entire flight of award-winning wines consisting of 12, 1 -oz cups & a souvenir glass for $12.15 plus tax. My favorite was the Strawberry wine, a sweet wine popping with the taste and aroma of fresh strawberries. Let's take a moment to explore their food options. Their food is American and has a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts. They even offer what they call Grilled to Perfection offered only on Fridays & Saturdays. Grill to Perfection is where guests can come in and select certain menu items and grill their food themselves with a Grill Master; all while enjoying the ambiance of the unique dining room and vineyard while staff caters to their needs. How cool is that?! They also offer different dinner specials on different days of the week. My friend and I began with a cheese and charcuterie board. This is always a good choice paired with wine. You can't go wrong with this. For entrees, we did the Baby Back Ribs (Thursday special) and the Grilled Norwegian Salmon. They were served with Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, and a Dinner Roll. Both meals were really good and cooked perfect. This was a super cute winery and I was glad I visited. I throughly enjoyed their wine and beautiful views. It's perfect for a date night or a night out with the girls. I would certainly come back. read more

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I celebrated my 56 birthday at Vinoklet winery. I frequent the winery at least two times a year if not more. I have never been disappointed until December 10, 2021. The only part of the dinner that was edible what is the steak that I cooked. I had over 20 guest who felt the same way. It was absolutely disappointing. The vegetables were soggy and the baked potatoes were over cooked. I will be making a phone call because with about 25 guest at $50 a head, you do the math. read more

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Stopped by several wineries while traveling thru from North Carolina, KY and Ohio and this was easily the best. Great atmosphere, scenic landscape, and friendly staff. We enjoyed 9 of the 12 tastings that they offered and the pepperoni cheese plate to complement it. Definitely recommend a stop here. read more

Very rude employees. Just overall bad experience and will not be returning. So many better vineyards to go to where bad mannered servers won't take away from your enjoyment. read more

Not very far from downtown Cincinnati and an easy drive you will find a very relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. It's been awile since we stopped by for dinner, a walk in the vineyard and the sunset view which is worth the trip. Dinner: T Bone and Shrimp which you grill yourself and includes a bottle of the award winning wine of your choice. (Wine tasting prior to selection) If you have the opportunity to talk with Mr Mikullic you will find a very interesting and knowledgeable man....inventor and grower. read more

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