Best service and great food! Creole, vegan, wings, chili, cheesesteaks, pasta, seafood, really have everything a person could want. And everything I have tried has been absolutely delicious! Great staff and fun place to go too! read more

Changed their gumbo recipe. Roux is very pale and the gumbo not flavorful. A friend from New Orleans says it was not very good. Why did they ruin a great dish? Black beans as a side were inedible. Something happened and the end result is not good. read more

We live in the neighborhood, been coming here for a while, JUST HAD THE BEST, Y E S, THE BEST WINGS EVER! smoked, bourbon honey, sweet n spicy, beats Knockback Nats, Smoke Justis, just simply, THE BEST! get them, don't walk, RUN! read more

Good food and service. Paid attention to food allergies and made suggestions to avoid allergic reactions. Margarita was not extremely flavorful but was enjoyable. Étouffée was great. Be sure to get the cornbread, it's delicious. read more

I went here with a group of people all from South Louisiana. Service was great. Host was generous. Sam was an amazing server and was on top of his job. Coming from Louisiana I do not recommend eating here because the food was not authentic Cajun. The chili queso was cold but salsa was very chunky and delicious. The vegan jambalaya was very tomatoey and lightly seasoned. Not good. The gumbo was not gumbo it was just roux and pieces of veggie. The vegan cheesecake and chocolate mousse was the best thing we ate that night. 10/10 Unfortunately, the catfish was a little bit dry and I'm not sure what I got with my meal but I ordered Mac and cheese. Not real cajun without TABASCO!!! read more

We ordered the Vegan Chilli con Queso and were extremely disappointed. We were basically brought a cup of Vegan Chilli. There were maybe two pieces of cheese in the cup. We asked about it and were told that there's an option to add additional cheese. They brought us a cup to put on top. They were nice enough to take it off the bill. The fish sandwich I ordered tasted like the oil from the fryer. The Cajun fries were good! The Jambalaya was decent but seemed like it was sitting for awhile. We didn't take long to eat and it was cold by the end of the meal. Overall, it was a disappointing visit. read more

Allyn's wins points with me right off the bat for being kitschy. How could anyone resist a restaurant with a giant alligator painted on it? When you first walk in there is a wine shop that sells very reasonably priced bottles. You can enjoy it with your meal or buy it and take it home for later. We have often bought a bottle of wine on our way out and have always been satisfied. The atmosphere is casual and fun, especially when there is live music. Their beer list is impressive and the servers have generally been knowledgeable. Their margaritas can be summed up in one word: Potent. They are always delicious but be warned that they are quite strong, in a good way. Their patio is enjoyable but sometimes the service is less dependable out there. Our food has always been consistently delicious. Parking can be a pain but is still manageable. You may have to walk a short distance to Allyn's but hey, you're about to consume lots of food and drinks. If you're like me, you'll use that short walk as an excuse to order an extra margarita because I irrationally think I've burned off those calories! read more

Did a pick up order from Allyn's this evening. Ordered the special: Chicken Curry, Chicken Caesar Salad & the Turkey Chili. Everything was delicious! The portion sizes were really large, everything was fresh. The Chicken Curry was so flavorful I will be keeping an eye out for when it is a special again. This place never fails to impress and really has an eclectic assortment of cuisine. They offer something for everyone, lots of vegetarian & vegan options. They also have a great cocktail menu, and they keep a nice assortment of wine that you can purchase to go. Highly recommend!! read more

Great food and drinks . Only issue was my server . She was too busy on her phone than providing good service . I had to ask the guy who seated me for everything like napkins , lemon for my water and more water while she sat in the window on her phone . Then as I'm sitting there eating the party of three iat the table in front of me was paying their bill and leaving . The server (Sam) comes to clean off the table and takes food off one of the plates and puts it in a container and heads to the kitchen . I asked the hostess what his name was cause I wanted to ask him what was his plans for that food but he never retuned. read more

If you want the best margaritas north of the border, you can find them at Allyns. While you're there try the Jambalaya, Gumbo, Wagyu, Quesadilla, and boneless wings!! read more

Their vegan chili was incredible! The rest of our vegan food was great too (Mardi Gras pasta and a beyond meat burger), especially the cajun fries, and the service was friendly and attentive. Would definitely go back! read more

Allyn's, a restaurant and wine/beer store is located on some prime real estate on US-50 just past Delta. Located in (at the foot of?) Columbia Tusculum, it is a short drive from my apartment and hase become a relatively frequent stop when we need a bottle of wine on the fly. I'm sure if you've driven past, you've noticed the crazy decorations. You walk through the outdoor seating to enter Allyn's. In the entranceway, you'll be able to be seated if you're looking for a meal or pick up a bottle of wine from the racks or some beer off the extensive chalkboard list. Their wine selection is pretty darn good for the space they have. They have some amazing cheap wines if you don't want to drop a lot of dime. The last time I was there they had Wine Enthusiast's #1 Best Buy for $7.99. The beer selection is also really good, with all of the major brands covered and a pretty good selection of craft brews. Why does Allyn's only get three stars? For one, it's location, as awesome as it is, makes parking an absolute nightmare. They have a tiny lot which I've never managed to find a spot in and the hilly residential neighborhood surrounding it can be difficult to find a spot in as well. Sometimes it takes me as long to find a parking spot after I get there as it takes to drive there. The other problem is the staffing. It seems that though they do the store/restaurant thing, it doesn't seem like they're always staffed to do both. A lot of the time, there will be no one to ring up my wine at the entryway, so I have to run over to the bar to buy the stuff. It's not a big deal, but it's weird walking through the dining room with wine bottles in both hands. Does Allyn's do the job? Yes, especially in a pinch. Should I probably have more foresight and buy more booze when I'm at the Party Source? Of course. Luckily for Allyn's, I'm not much of a planner so they will probably continue to get my business. *FYI: I am reviewing Allyn's as a store to purchase wine & beer, not as a restaurant. I have never eaten here, but if I do eventually, I will revisit this review. read more

I was more impressed by the decor here than I was the food. I was excited to try the blackened alligator, but it was overcooked and tough, and prepared in more of an étouffée style drowning in a heavy red sauce. They have no beers on tap, and while they do have a fairly good selection of bottles, that's pretty much only acceptable to me at Madonna's. Also, we were stuck with a greenhorn server-in-training, and I was brought the wrong kind of Moerlein (ordered Helles, got OTR, which is not a problem per se, just not what I ordered) and I was never able to ask for a replacement since she and her trainer kind of wandered off and mostly ignored us, despite the fact that it was early and the place was not super busy. I may give Allyn's another go in the future, but I won't be the one suggesting (or paying for) it. read more

I have been to Allyn's four times and have tried different items on their menu. I want to say they have the BEST quesadilla I have ever had in my life. It is not common to get good quesadilla though it is a very common dish in many restaurants. This is what I think why Allyn's quesadilla is good: the nicely crispy (but not hard) tortilla shell and the warm, balanced ratio of meat and cheese inside as the filling. Yum! The quesadilla I usually had in other places had way too much cheese in it, and it just overwhelmed the meat or veggies inside. Allyn's quesadilla is listed as an "appetizer" on their menu. However, it can easily be served as an "entree" since it is big enough to fill you up. I love their quesadilla with marinated beef, and I totally tasted the chunky beef. The cheese and beef created a nice combination. Next time I am going to try other fillings. :) Allyn's is also specialized at Cajon foods. I tried their Cajun ahi tuna before, and it was well-seasoned and well-executed. Tuna was nicely seared and the serving is generous as well. I am not impressed with their Cajon fries, though. The only complaint I have about this restaurant is, it is way too crowded and noisy on Friday and Saturday night. You will have to wait to get a table. Maybe I should not complain about this because a crowded restaurant means it is a popular and successful restaurant. I guess when I go out for dinner, I prefer a relaxing ambience. If you and your significant other want to have a quiet, relaxing dinner on weekends, Allyn's might not be ideal for you. But, if you come with friends, you might find it fun. It depends. Some reviewers complained about the services at Allyn's, but I have never had problems with the service. In spite of being very busy, our servers did their best to check on us and made sure things were fine with us. The last thing I like about this restaurant is that their foods are reasonably priced. Most entrees are around or under $15. My quesadilla is around $12, and I ordered it as my entree. read more

Allyn's cafe is a great place to eat for lunch or dinner and if you are vegan it's the place to be. They have a really good turkey chilly and the place is great for kids. The workers are nice but there jalapeño's are too hot. read more

I was very underwhelmed by my experience at Allyn's. I met up with a friend who is great company and we had a good time. They were out of the first two beers I wanted, but the beer I got was fine. I ordered the chicken philly which was fine, but nothing special. I really wanted something to knock my socks off but it didn't. I had high hopes for this restaurant but it was just OK. I love food and I love a good restaurant. I don't think I'll be visiting Allyn's again, there is too much GREAT food in this city to settle for fine. read more

Allyn's always has amazing food! I have never been dissapointed when coming here. There are plenty of vegan options and the portion sizes are large and worth every penny. I highly reccomend coming for Sunday brunch at least once! read more

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My wife and I have had some good times here. We used to play at the open mic that was held here a few years ago. The place hasn't changed much since then. They still occasionally have small musical acts, and the food is about as good as bar food can be, but not much better. The decor is great with a large collection of Star Wars and other weird memorabilia lining the walls. The bar inside is easy to access on slower nights and has a great selection of local, domestic, and international brews. There is a little less to do in this part of town, so out of what's there, Allyn's is a good choice. read more

Great place. Great food with huge portions. Great beer and wine selection. The staff is always friendly. Only negative is the beers on tap run out quick:(. Need more beer!! read more

Not a good time. Went on a Sunday about 5pm hardly anybody there. Got seated, took maybe 15 minutes to get someone to wait on us. I was fully ready to leave. Should have! Our cokes were NASTY!! When waitress brought wifes salad we told her about Coke and she was like "It's been doing that lately" So why don't they fix that or warn you? Wound up with just water. My chicken philly and fries were subpar even loading up with salt. Pretty bad when the salad dressing is the star of the meal. Plus they have one unisex bathroom. Can't believe a huge bar and restaurant can get away with that. I'd hate to see the wait on a busy night for the restroom. read more

The chicken Philly is tremendous. Add some lettuce and tomato, side of mayo- boom. The spice on the chicken is perfect, and reminds me of a Peruvian rotisserie a bit. Wings are good, quesadilla is good, Mac and cheese is good. But really what separates this place is the chicken philly. It's our go to place when plans fall through or the meal we cooked doesn't go as planned. Also draft list seems to be getting better with every visit! read more

My dinner at Allyns was FANTASTIC!!!! Delicious and perfectly prepared blackened seafood platter.....melted in my mouth! The hubs enjoyed the crawfish etouffee loaded with fresh and sweet crawfish accompanied by refreshing frozen margaritas!!!! Definitely will be back again! When you go; ask for Kai.....super nice dude! read more

First impression; its definitely a bar setting. Decor, is a bit, different, there isnt really a "theme". The lighting is a little darker than I prefer, I like being able to see my food a little more, its lit like a bar.. Service- was OK. Our waitress was nice, but when we first got there we sat and waited for quite sometime before our drink order was taken, almost like no one knew we were seated... and they weren't that busy.. on to the good stuff.... THE FOOD- they have VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN OPTIONS! This is why we choose this restaurant and are happy we did. On the starter menu they have black bean quesadilla roll-ups.you will not be disappointed! I give those five stars themselves! The meals.... I got the jackfruit BBQ- it was good. (I picked the sweet Chicago, I wouldn't pick that again though) wish I would have picked original bbq. Cajan fries yes! So good! Hubby got vegan sausage sandwich- it taste like a frozen veggie sausage so its nothing to go crazy over, the vegan chili was great though. We do not drink, but they seemed to have a great beer and wine list. Overall if you're looking for a vegan/vegetarian option I'd say- Go! They have a bunch of options. We were satisfied. read more

0 stars for the world's worst taco salad. 5 stars for the great drinks, live music, and excellent service. The chicken wings were quite tasty as well. Bottom line - go for drinks and a lot of fun, eat elsewhere. read more

Average. It will fill you up, but nothing was great. We ordered off the kids menu. It was okay. I tried the chicken philly. It was huge. And flavorful, but a little dry. My husband got the chicken soft taco - which was the same size as my philly, but for some reason, it was $4 more. Really? For two adults and one kid, the prices are a little steep. read more

Amazing Vegan options! Garden burger, Chili, Jambalaya, Jackfruit pulled "pork" barbecue sandwich and even desert. Cool eclectic feel and great music sound track. Local beers on tap. What more do you need? Oh yeah by the way, in house hot sauces are kickin'. read more

he food is so good BUT this place, claiming to be Cajun, lacks many of the staples associated with Cajun and Creole cooking: beniets, biscuits, shrimp and grits, chicory coffee. There are almost as many Mexican items on the menu as southern favorites. And the owner's bio reflects no connection to Creole cooking. But the Cajun items they do serve are AMAZING right down to the hot sauces that you won't need to make the dishes flavorful. I just wish the ambiance, music, and menu reflected the culture they're claiming to serve up. Keep that in mind and you won't be disappointed. read more

Used to love this place and the food. Recently we were completely ignored by the bartender and waited 15 minutes to order drinks. When we left and called back, the bartender answered and said that he was busy getting us menus. 1- This should not take 15 minutes. 2- We had already been given menus when the hostess greeted us. Won't be going back. read more

Have driven by this place for years always meaning to stop, well I wish Id done it sooner! Got there at 11:50am and the place was packed, we got the last table. Servers were running like mad already. Judy and I got the hummus and tapanade appetizer, the hummus by itself was bland but pairs with the olives...heaven!! Too much lemon would have clashed, it was perfect. We then split a trio platter consisting of gumbo, jambalaya and red beans and rice and each one was better than the next and the cornbread offered just enough sweetness to foil the salty, spicey deliciousness! I will be back, again and again and again........ read more

Allyn's Cafe - Was the hummus app and trio platter of gumbo, jambalaya and red beans and rice...we liked it! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Amazing experience. Went with family, two members are vegan, and they LOVED their meals and had plenty of options! The turkey chili was awesome, catfish was delicious, and the blackened shrimp/gator was yummy. Some of the dishes were a little spicier then others, but the margarita helped wash it down. Great service too! read more

We have eaten at Allyns's for the last 10 years this is the second time in a row we've had a bad dining experience at lunchtime. The salad had a puddle in the bottom of it the portion size on the Cod was very small the music was so loud people had to shout over it and at all and all terribly disappointing. The Soup was good tho. read more

This review would be 4 stars except when my girlfriend ordered a white sangria, our waitress said they were too busy to make that drink. That was a little strange. Hopefully Allyn reads this review, because that seems like a lousy excuse to not make a drink. But other than that, great atmosphere (but it's kind of weird having beer steins in a Cajun restaurant). The food was delicious and in huge portions. I recommend the Mardi Gras pasta read more

I really enjoyed my first visit here. I had the jackfruit barbecue (vegan) and my boyfriend had the vegetarian quesadilla. It was the first time for me trying jackfruit and I loved it! They have other vegan options which makes me super happy Very reasonable price, clean and cool atmosphere, and good service. Their portions are huge! I didn't have dessert but they offer vegan cheesecake (yay)! Definitely a good place for a quick lunch. Nothing fancy though but very unique looking! Thumbs up! read more

The menu's potential was overwhelming. What can I say? I'm a sucker for spicy, Cajun flavored food. I ordered the "Best Chicken In Town" sandwich. It was tasty. For the price, it was worth it. The food, and not to knock it, sort of has an "Applebee's" taste in the sense that this could easily work as a chain. Didn't get much of a chance to explore the beers, but did taste the Mad Tree Happy Amber. Hoppy, but I like it. Overall, Allyn's has some decent food for a moderate price, and a nice atmosphere. read more

Good food and fun ambiance. However, the beer my friend received was absolutely not the beer she ordered. It was more opaque than apple cider, when it was supposed to be clear with a red tint. When she asked for the beer she had actually ordered, she got attitude from the waitress and the bartender. Seriously? Seriously. That made a very strong impression on me--stronger than the meal or the atmosphere. Bottom line: I would go here again if a friend suggested meeting here, but I would never suggest it myself. read more

Overall I think the food here is really good. The wings are fantastic, as is the jambalaya & the gumbeaux. Their sandwiches are good. If you're really hungry I'd recommend the chicken phili. The Mardi Gras pasta with shrimp is a personal favorite. The one thing they do poorly are salads. They're terrible here. read more

Cozy and casual, Allyn's has tasty jambalaya. The jambalaya comes with Allyn's jalapeño pepper cornbread that is flavorful, but not excessively hot! read more

Great vegan delicious options. We would eat here every day if they had a larger selection of them. Allyn?????

Delicious and spicy!! I had the blackened chicken and it was spiced to perfection. We also had the creme brûlée and it was wonderful!!

I came into Allyn's for a quick drink. The host and the bartender were very friendly and helpful and the bartender mixed one hell of a White Russian, complete with that special Ohio Kahlua (1.5% higher alcohol content than the rest of the country; fun fact) and vanilla Smirnoff. The atmosphere is relaxing and the menu looks appetizing. Definitely worth a visit. read more