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Alcove - OTR

4.3 (335 reviews)
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Moderate noise
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Lockhart Sausage & Potatoes
Billy T.

Had no problem getting a seat in the greenhouse on a Friday night with no reservation. The greenhouse is super cool and would recommend sitting there if you can! Went with the Lockhart Sausage and potatoes which was quite good. Service was very efficient and my beer was pretty decent too. Would come back!

Martini flight; classic/ pumpkin spice/ s'mores
Mariana O.

We went here for brunch and sat at the bar and the service was phenomenal. It was our first time and the waiter was extremely patient with us and all of our questions. Great tasting drinks! The food was good but did need a little bit of seasoning. Their seltzer was really good and better than most seltzer's I've tried before. We also had a delicious Bloody Mary (not pictured) as well as some of the IPA's on their menu. Highly recommend if you are in Cincinnati or visiting. Chill ambiance with various dress styles and vibes from jeans and a cute shirt to a more dressier look.

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Madison J.

This restaurant is so aesthetic, we sat in the green house on a hot day. I wouldn't recommend that part. They have a massive AC in there, but it can't keep up with the trapped heat. The food was very good and each item had some unique traits about it.

Liza G.

It's super cute in here. The dining room is bright, with wood floors and plenty of greenery. They have a cool enclosed patio/bar area that also has an outdoor patio attached. I can only imagine how busy this place gets in the warmer months! To start, we shared the bread and butter board, roasted squash dip, and the potato gnocchi. We felt the dishes were just ok across the board - the star of the show was the bread and butter by far! Yum. For my entree I ordered the caesar salad with grilled salmon, 7/10. Our server let us know that their cocktails are batched, so modifications aren't possible. I think this is a nice spot to grab a drink and socialize! Still not sure about the food just yet.

Potato Gnocchi, Bread Board
Colleen A.

I recently visited alcove with a few of my teammates for dinner. We were all pretty hungry, so we ordered multiple things to share and then also got individual entrées. We ordered the gnocchi, bread and butter board, buffalo cauliflower, and roasted squash dip. The squash dip and the bread and butter board were definitely the favorites. The butter was truly amazing and some of my favorite butter ever. I think I might go back just for that. The squash dip was unique and flavorful. I felt it would do a little better on a fall menu, but it was delicious and I did enjoy it. The buffalo cauliflower and gnocchi were just OK. For our entrées, we got fish and chips, but subbed the fries for the kale salad. The fish was good, and I really enjoyed the salad. However, the tartar sauce was actually kind of rough. It tasted nothing like any tartar sauce I've had before. I prefer a tartar sauce to be tangy, zesty, pickle-y, etc.. This one truly tasted like it was somehow flour based. I really feel that the tartar sauce greatly adds to a fish and chips meal, so I was pretty disappointed. I asked for an order of lemon aïoli, and use that instead. The coleslaw that came with the meal was pretty good! We ordered some fun drinks as well. I got a mock tail that was carrot based. It was decent, but I don't think I would order it again. One of my teammates had the bartender make her something like a margarita. Sadly, it was a little too sour and she wasn't able to finish it. The space itself is gorgeous! We had such a nice time sitting on the patio. Our server was also amazing. Super friendly and accommodating, and truly cared that we had a good experience.

Smashburger with a half Kale and Brussels Sprouts salad. Highly recommend!! Best salad I've ever had.
Julianne S.

My husband and I stopped in recently for lunch, following the Reds Opening Day parade. We started with the Bread Board as an appetizer, which was great. Nice and crusty on the outside, warm and fluffy on the inside. For our meals, I ordered the Smashburger with the Kale and Brussels Sprouts half salad. My husband ordered the Pan Roasted Chicken. Yum!! First, it's worth noting that the presentation was incredible. Almost too pretty to eat. Almost. The burger was flavorful and juicy, and the salad was absolutely amazing! Truly one of the best salads I've ever had. I'm eager to return for the salad alone. Cannot wait! The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing, the staff friendly, and the service was fast. Highly recommend you stop by for a bite the next time you're in Downtown Cincinnati. Bon Appétit!

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Wendy K.

Oh my goodness, this place was amazing and completely unexpected. So happy to see that. They have repurpose a very historic building in the Over the Rhine district of Cincinnati. So glad we went. Loved the live plants, our server Nathan was absolutely top-notch. I would absolutely request him again. We loved our meal and learning about this beautiful space. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

Christopher S.

I went here on my fall break vacation with Matt and Michael. They have a great selection of drinks, really interesting food on the menu and the nicest staff in Ohio. I had the cider and would walk barefoot back to Ohio to have another. Also the host had the coolest Mohawk of any living human even. Don't waste you youth with a bad haircut.

Loaded breakfast hash
Shirley X.

My friends and I walked in Sunday afternoon and luckily they could seat the 5 of us inside. There were tables outside but in a covered patio so it was a bit chilly for March. The inside is bright, with beautiful plants everywhere. We ordered brunch and I had the loaded breakfast hash, thinking it would be a larger portion based on what my friend previously experienced. It was a smaller portion than expected and I should have added eggs. The shortrib was cooked well but it was pricey at $17 for a not filling meal.

Entryway
Kimberly C.

This was my first time here and I am definitely going to give them repeat business. Friendly, smiling faces welcomed me in and the server was very helpful with suggestions and answering menu questions. I was with a group of individuals and the server didn't miss a beat. The place is spacious and great for groups of all sizes. The lighting and decor were both perfect. The noise level was moderate. And the food is both pleasing to the eye as well as the taste buds!!! The fried chicken sandwich was SO delicious. Please, if you're on the fence about keeping or removing the cucumbers, I beg you to give it a try WITH them. Everything that comes on the sandwich is what makes it so perfect. I also suggest extra sauce on the side - it's yummy!

Ambiance
Scott N.

This restaurant is beautiful. The plant walls and the hanging ferns are fantastic. We made a reservation for 2:00 on a Sunday for a meal before a matinee. I was surprised to find we were there for brunch; it was a pleasant surprise. Mark had Loaded Potato Hash - short rib, pickled red onion, cheddar cheese, roasted red pepper relish, sour cream. He didn't comment on the flavor details, but he did say it was delicious. I ordered Avocado Toast - pickled red onion, roasted red pepper relish with a side of goetta. The avocado toast was fantastic. In my experience it's odd to find actual sliced avocado on avocado toast. Seems it's usually smashed up, sometimes with different ingredients added in, but not at Alcove. The dish was clean and delicious. The onions and roasted red pepper relish provided a perfect foil for the creamy avocado. The toast was slightly buttered. I did have to eat it with a knife and fork, which was okay by me. I enjoyed this dish. The toast came with hash browns, which were little balls of crispy on the outside/potato flaky on the inside perfection. My goetta came late to the table. In fact, I had to ask if it was ready, knowing all along it had to be ready, just forgotten. I am glad I didn't tell our server to just forget it because it was delightful. I don't know who made it, but it was not the major brand found at the grocery. The best thing - it wasn't greasy/oily. It was purely delicious. I'd order it again in a heartbeat. There's a parking garage very close by, making eating at Alcove easy peasy. We'd definitely come back.

Double Dirty Chai
John S.

We only had drinks but the bartender was super nice. We all seemed to enjoy our drinks and hung out for over an hour. Definitely would return again in the future. I liked having a lot of options for the seasonal menu! I love the inside of the place. It has super cute lighting and fake plants put up on the walls.

Seared Salmon
Ebony P.

Service was top notch! From the host, to the servers, to the manager - we received excellent service. We made a reservation for 7pm and our table was ready when we arrived. It was a beautiful evening but we decided to sit inside for our meal. The outdoor seating and patio area is very cute though! The food was great! We started with the hummus plate... Hands-down, the best hummus ever! Then we ordered a mocktail... I ordered the lavender blueberry mocktail, which was very good but a little too sweet for me so I added some water to it. My partner ordered the honey ginger refresher which was really good. We ordered the salmon meal and the fried chicken sandwich meal. Everything was great! Will be returning very soon!

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Love alcove its my favorite spot in town. Beautiful place amazing food and the bartender Lauren is the best hands down! 10/10 recommend

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Amazing! Taryn is an amazing server and super sweet! Food overall was enjoyed by my party and was not too expensive for college girls

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Delicious food with plenty of gluten free options in a unique plant filled space with excellent service

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Food and service was good, our entire group enjoyed it. Had the Charcuterie for appetizer

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Love the food here. Many of the walls in are covered in plants. I enjoy being here. Everything was great. Love the burgers.

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Nikki, so happy you had a great time with us! Come see us again soon!

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Thank you Sarah!! We’ll see you next time you’re in town.

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Taryn was our waitress! The food was great. The atmosphere was pleasant. It was a little loud but bright and lively.

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Such a great brunch! Ambiance and food was amazing & our server Claire was fabulous! She made the start to 2026 feel nice & bright

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