This supposed to be Frisch's 2.0, or something like that. Though this is a valiant effort to…read morepreserve a Cincinnati tradition, this is not it. Our server was pleasant and attentive. The setup is still Frisch's-esque, but that's where the similarities end. I had the breakfast bar...$13, and it was barely mediocre. Eggs about the same as Frisch's, bacon, goetta, sausage and potatoes were all very greasy. The gravy was relatively tasteless...even after a heavy dose of salt and pepper. Just not good overall...and expensive. I also tried the chicken tortilla soup. It tasted like Campbell's tomato soup with chicken in it. So, I suppose I will just have to miss Frisch's, because I am not doing this again. What a shame.

New Dolly's restaurant on Beechmont that replaced Frishes. Decor is the same. There was plenty of…read morehelp - servers, cooks and managers. Menu was greatly expanded to include lots of new breakfast and dinner items . My Swiss Miss was excellent. Onion rings were crunchy but were not warm enough. My husband's burger was good but had a different sauce than the tartare sauce we are use to being on the sandwich. Server was pleasant and prompt. Looks like it will be better after some of the little things are worked out. Was VERY happy to see that Helen our favorite server was re-hired!

Excellent and friendly service. Manager has gone out of…read moreher way to accommodate!! Food was outstanding!

WING NIGHT = ABSOLUTE HOME RUN.My friends LOVE coming here specifically for wings, and they're…read moreright. Exceptional flavor, great deal, cooked right -- the kind of wings that make grown adults nod silently while chewing like they just heard the national anthem. You've clearly cracked the code there. Now... the rest feels like a restaurant that needs Ken back in the building doing what he does best: tightening Quality Control like a Marine inspecting bunks. The good stuff first:The ambiance is cozy. The TVs with the Olympics everywhere? Fantastic touch. It felt festive, communal, almost European... if Europeans watched curling while eating fries. Our waitress (who has served me a couple times before) is kind, attentive. Whoever is doing hiring and training deserves a raise...but today many of them seemed checked out. Now for the reality check -- delivered with affection: The dining room seating is uncomfortable. The enclosed patio high-tops are noticeably better. The regular chairs feel like they were designed by a chiropractor trying to drum up future business. The chili had good flavor but arrived just barely warm and missing onions, like it stopped just short of finishing school. The potatoes came missing bacon at first. When it did arrive, the portion was... let's call it "symbolic." About one crumpled strip -- not worth the price, even though the bacon itself was perfectly cooked and the aioli made the dish taste very good. Great ingredients, sloppy execution. Some plates are awkwardly shaped, which turns eating into a geometry problem. Our daughter -- a 23-year-old self-appointed restaurant expert -- liked the pancakes, (wanted the goetta burger but it was 86'd) and the sauce had developed that thick film that says, "I've been sitting here longer than a Senate filibuster." Again, good flavor... just tripped by execution. We also watched a neighboring table wait a long time to cash out -- long enough to turn a good experience into a frustrating exit. Julie said the girls bathroom felt like an outhouse in the Arctic on this snowy morning. Hand dryers are below the belt, so low you could dry your shoes. Take your Doan's Pills if you're over 60 and want to dry your hands. One ironic upside: those wobbly hard dining room seats do ensure fast table turnover. They also strongly discourage lingering for after-dinner drinks -- which I'm guessing was not the business strategy. Bottom line, Ken: This is a good restaurant that should be one of the best neighborhood spots in the city. The bones are strong. The staff is usually strong. The wings are elite.What's missing is your signature tightening of the details.... the last 10% that turns "good" into "people won't shut up about it." Because right now, this place feels like a Ferrari that just needs a tune-up. And everyone knows you're one of the best mechanics in town.

Milkman, you were so, so, so good to me! I've never been into the restaurant, though I have gotten…read moreDoorDash once before. It was as delicious as I wanted it to be! When my friend and I walked in, we were greeted by such a sweet staff who immediately welcomed us in, shared their thoughts on the menu (since we were first-timers), and suggested we leave a review (they were so lovely, so how could we not!) The entire restaurant feels like the diner Sam worked at in Cinderella Story from the early 2000s - very vintage, very retro, very 50s! It's what I imagine restaurants looking like when my grandparents went on dates when they were my age. I had gotten the tofu nugs via DoorDash, which were better IRL and the milkshake was scrumptious too! My friend got the Milkman Burger, fries, and a fruity pebbles shake. It was all great but let me tell ya...we had this meal almost two weeks ago and I'm STILL dreaming of those French fries. I have had so many iterations of fried potato before...shoestring, steak, wedges, sweet potato, those made from yuca, curly, dipped in ice cream, etc. and these are the best fries I've had in my life. If I could live off the fries, I would. They were that good. I already have plans to share this place with other friends of mine as it has officially worked its way into the rotation for me!

I got the make your own burger with meat patty, grilled onions, pickles, and special sauce. It was…read morepretty good in all honesty. I did have it to go so all I can tell you is the food was pretty good. I don't know how much I can actually recommend it. The best thing it is down town Cinci so it's decent enough to go to for lunch.

Had the cheeseburger pizza during pizza week and it was delicious! Tried the fish, waffle fries and…read moreCole slaw. Fish was ok, I wasn't a fan of the Cole slaw as it had some unique almost bitter taste.

Let's talk about the pros then the cons …read more.. Pros : the server was nice and checked on me often . My food came out relatively fast and so did other people while I was there unlike previous reviews. Cons : the place isnt the cleanest, I didnt see any roaches like the previous review but it could use a deep cleaning. I got a chicken quesidilla... it was very bland even tho it had red onion it didnt taste like much , the chicken had no seasoning which was disappointing for the 11.99 price point - the only thing that saved it was the salsa and sour cream which was included. I ate 2 pieces and left still hungry but not wanting more. I do think the family burger dwal they offer is good but only if it tastes good which that im not sure if ill ever know so hopefully someone else will weigh in on that.

I'd describe this place as a dive bar with better-than-expected food. The decor is truly old school…read moredown to the classic pics of Coney Island that used to be nearby (RIP Coney Island). The service is always top-notch and I still consider it one of the best spots for burgers in the Cincinnati area. I talked my boss and coworker into going since it's not far from the office and I haven't been in a while (I just realized I've reviewed this place before, so consider this an update). My boss hadn't been in a while and my coworker has never been until we went for lunch. Their menu has lots of pub grub options like burgers, sandwiches, salads, wings, seafood, and more. They also have a full bar and a nice beer selection. There's a good amount of indoor seating and a nice patio for outdoor seating too. We started out with pretzel bites with cheese and pickle fries. Both came out pretty fast and were very good especially the pickle fries. As for our mains, my boss got the En Fuego burger, my coworker got the bacon & blue burger, and I got the turkey burger. All their burgers are a la cart so we all got a side of fries too. Again, we didn't wait long at all before everything was ready, and really tasty. My turkey burger was one of the better ones I've had in a while. My coworker was impressed by his burger too especially the amount of blue cheese (you can never have too much blue cheese). My boss enjoyed his burger too butt it wasn't quite as spicy as he expected. I really dig this spot and consider it a but of a hidden gem since it's in a somewhat unexpected location. Great burgers, excellent service, and a classic dive bar feel.

30 years ago we used to take the kids here for dinner on a work night when we didn't feel…read morelike making dinner. It was always homey, the servers were so nice, and the food was so delicious. Everybody loved it. Well I'm here to tell you - walking in tonight it is still the SAME!!! The cheese cubes are amazing and the patty melts, onion rings and saratoga chips are GREAT. The martinis were perfect too. Love this place.

A great place in Fort Thomas that is a little quirky…read more The items are named after rock bands or stars Bread Zepplin Pearl Jam Metallica Red Hot Chili Peppers and Mariah Curry Just to name a few We went for burger week and got the Pearl Jam Pretzel bun goat cheese caramelized onions with a jalapeno jam Yummy The onion rings were fantastic They also have milkshakes They looked fantastic

Stopped by Tickle Pickle in Fort Thomas recently and had a really great experience. The service was…read moreexcellent--friendly and attentive, which made for a really relaxed atmosphere. The food was definitely the highlight. I went with the Slaytar, which was tasty, though next time I might ask for a little extra tartar sauce on the side. My wife grabbed the Pearl Jam and really liked it, and my daughter went with the Bread Zeppelin, which was a hit with her as well. It's a super comfortable spot to grab a bite, and we'll definitely be adding this to our Cincinnati adjacent rotation. If you're in the area and looking for a solid meal, I'd highly recommend checking it out.

Enjoyed the food and drinks. But never enough help. Not enough bar tenders. Sat for about 20…read moreminutes before anyone waited on us. That only happened because my husband spoke up. Then the bartender refused to serve us. She got another waitress to wait on us and she did great even though she was waiting on many tables. Appreciated her.

My wife and I have a list of the worst restaurant we have eaten in and the worst on the list my be…read morepleased to know they are no longer the worst, the Tap House has gained that honor. We came from Marion Indiana and this place was chosen for a celebration dinner when my son graduated. I wish they would have chosen McDonalds! We found out the best waiters were US, My wife got a baked potato that must have been baked in a easy bake oven kids toy that uses a light bulb because half of it was raw and it certainly was NOT a hot potato. She asked for broccoli instead since we did not want to wait for another hour for another potato. The broccoli was not eatable as it some unknown seasoning on it that we both spat out. My fish was overcooked as were the fries but again we did not want to wait for another hour for something else. I also ordered sweet tea and got two glasses of unsweetened tea, I usually get about four glasses of tea when I eat out due to problems swollowing. I was asked if I was paying on the app and should have said no use downloading it as we will never be back. Again, McDonalds would have had better food and much better service and oh, I do not like McDonalds!

The service alone was a 10/10. My husband and I had never been here before so they explain how the…read moredrive in operates. Which is very helpful with my shy personality. My husband and I got burgers, tater tot's, and a drink. There were so many sides and milkshakes to choose from though. The parking lot was also clean. Which is great because that's the main focus of this place.

My bride and I stopped in for a quick dinner bite and it always delivers. Our server Olivia was a…read morerockstar! She was hustling in and out from the restaurant, made sure our food was hot and our order was right. She had a wonderful attitude and a big smile: 11/10 for service and the quality of the food was right on point. I ordered a double cheeseburger and my bride got the galley boy. We split some sides and shared our famous Ohio and Florida drinks. The old school sock-hop feel is fun for families or just a date night out. We'll be back!

I love their burgers because it's made with grass fed beef! Only complaint I have is I wish they…read morewould grill their buns or use a different bun because the buns get soggy very quickly. Other than that the food is excellent! Sweet potato fries are good too! I love their beef chili!!!

Small restaurant with a bar. Decently clean but I did wet wipe our table and there's a dirty dish…read morewater scent lingering. Music is low which is great. Service is very friendly, even the cook came out to ask if we liked our burgers which was nice. California Roll burger (1/4) and Aloha burger (1/2) were cooked properly at medium. The avocado on my burger wasn't fresh but it was edible. The flavor of the aloha was really nice. I still prefer smashed burgers because I could taste the gristle in these burgers a lot and I don't get that in a smashed burger from somewhere like Krueger's. Bones is not my favorite burger patty in the city that's for sure. We did order a shareable white chicken chili fries and they were really good. Hot and fresh and the fries mostly maintained a good crispiness. Overall it was good but nothing I would rush back for.

Stopped at 50 West Brewing mid-day during a pub crawl for a friend's 60th birthday. We are…read moresomewhere around beer #34...but to be clear, that was via shared flights. We are responsible. We are basically athletes. Naturally, we arrived expecting more flights. Tiny glasses. Options. A tasting paddle to continue our scholarly research. They do not do flights. Reader, I was unprepared. Instead, we pivoted to full pours like grown adults and ordered burgers for stabilization purposes. The burgers? Excellent. Exactly what you want in the middle of a daytime crawl when you're trying to remember what number stop this is. Juicy, flavorful, no notes. We didn't stay long as this was a lunch stop. Four stars. One star gently withheld in protest of the no-flight policy. Please think of the indecisive pub crawlers.

The fries have a good crispiness to them!…read more The burger was good. It was the one with apple butter. Kinda made it a little mushy. And I think it would have been better with chicken than beef but that was my mistake lol I would like to try their other burgers to really get a feel for them. We ate inside. It was cute! Kid friendly :)