My husband brought me to Baker's Table for my birthday dinner. I first became aware of this place…read morewhen I started getting ads for the chef's sourdough book on social media--got the book for Christmas, and apparently talked about that enough that he decided I needed to experience the restaurant! What's striking about the restaurant itself is how quiet and calm it feels. With limited nightly seatings and every dinner table doing the tasting menu there's a sort of orchestrated flow that permeates the space. Not to say energy is low or it's so quiet you feel self-conscious talking; it's just that nothing about the experience feels rushed or accidental. As expected, the bread course was phenomenal as was all the food we enjoyed! We opted for the wine pairing along with dinner, which results in about 1.5 or 2 full glasses over the course of the meal. The sommelier did an excellent job introducing and explaining each wine, as well as why it was selected to pair with each course. All told, a lovely experience and one worth repeating--and not just because the menu changes every season.

Wow! We went with a group of seven of us and were treated like royalty. Chef personally delivered…read moreour bread service and talked about what it was and how it was made. Each course was like a piece of art on the plate! This is one of those special 'splurge' places that leaves you wanting it again. The space is small and cozy seating only around 20 people.

Great food & coffee! Brunch vibes are perfect here. Definitely a bit of a line and we had to wait…read morefor a table but the staff was great about cleaning tables quickly and getting people seated as soon as they could. Really great vibe here and everything was absolutely delicious. I saw some reviews about how they need a second cashier during busy weekend times and I agree but only if there are tables available, or maybe just add a to go line!

Nice busy popular fast casual dining spot. No complaints, loved our handhelds and the fries were…read morenice and thin and crisp. Only one operable men/women bathroom so you may have to wait a bit. Cool idea with their potato waffle thing! I like it, but id say nothing too crazy to write home about.

We definitely continue to love this place. They really do have some great food. Super fresh and…read morecreative and always well made! Great service, always with a smile. Definitely helpful to have a reservation as they are busy every single time we have been there. Ambience is very at home and comfortable. Definitely one of our places to go to for brunch especially when friends and family are in town!

Otto's is a charming spot with a welcoming atmosphere and a lovely patio that's perfect for…read moreenjoying breakfast. The staff was friendly and attentive, and while you'll need to find street parking, it wasn't a hassle. The menu has a wide variety of options, and honestly, everything sounded delicious--it was hard to choose. My breakfast was well-balanced and thoughtfully prepared. While the flavors weren't especially bold, the dish was fresh, satisfying, and came together nicely. Overall, Otto's is a great place for a relaxed breakfast with excellent service and plenty of tempting menu choices.

Service and food was great!!! A good go to breakfast/brunch spot in Covington, highly recommend the…read morebeignets and Brussel hash!

I'm not sure what makes this place the most amazing spot - the staff, or the food! Both are out of…read morethis world! I visited twice this weekend, and both times, the staff accommodated my weird asks! I almost never order an entree except to split, and for brunch Saturday, the bartender allowed me to order a single waffle and some of the most amazing cream on the side (on the menu with the dessert waffle). Perfect portion and I swooned! All my beverages were fresh and tasty, but my favorite snack of the trip was their chips And guacamole. I took the extra chips (made fresh) and they were still crispy the next day. MAGIC!

You know it's good when you put the yelp review in while you're eating. Delicious! The Apollo 11…read moreblackberry smash was delish. The burgers and fries were great (we got the war emblem & strike the gold). 5/5

Been eyeing Pensive for a couple years and finally made it out this week with my Wife. We're eager…read moreto find a top-tier burger place in the area, though unfortunately this fell a little short of our expectations. Decided to split the Silver Charm for an appetizer, and it came about ten minutes later. The onion rings were decent, good flavor and somewhat crispy. The accompanying sauces of barbecue and ranch were both good as well, though both were missing something to elevate them a bit more I think. The flavor was good, but quite a small portion for $10. My wife ordered the Strike the Gold Burger and I went for the Northern Dancer Crispy Chicken. The sandwiches came out about ten minutes after we finished the Silver Charm, which was perfect timing. She liked her burger pretty well, and I took a bite too. The "caramelized onions" were definitely more sauteed, with still a bit of crunch, and otherwise I could really only taste the barbecue sauce, which was tasty, but I would have liked some more varied flavors. My chicken sandwich was... a bit disappointing. Rather than a chicken piece that appropriately fit the bun, it was more of a chicken strip, with bites that would only yield bun. In addition, because the chicken piece was so small, it was also extremely dry, which is a bummer because I actually thought the breading was very tasty. The chipotle aioli was decent, but didn't pack as much spice or flavor as I was hoping. And with only two toppings and a sauce on the whole sandwich, I was disappointed that the tomato was rather mushy and didn't seem fresh. I will say the fries that came with our sandwiches were crisp and well seasoned, and somewhat unfortunately the best part of my meal. Based on our experience, I didn't hate our dinner here and if someone invited me to meet them here, I wouldn't say no, but I'm also not going out of my way to revisit.

Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and excellent service. A perfect place to enjoy a relaxing meal…read morewith friends!

Loved this place with a great vibe!…read more I had the Maplewood Hash and it was delicious! I wanted to try goetta and it was a great gateway to liking it! [goetta, hash browns, onion, bell pepper, local mushroom, with two sunny side up eggs] by far one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. Great for groups as it is a pretty big place. Would I go back? YES, for sure.

Easy to get to, plenty of parking in their lot across the street. There are some steps to climb…read moreinto the restaurant - it's an old building on a corner and some of the tables are upstairs. The menu is fried chicken of course, but there are a ton of seafood dishes and a veal pappardelle dish that looked tasty. Portions are generous. I had their "claim to fame" chicken dinner and it was not only fantastically delicious, it was also a super affordable choice. Staff is exceptionally nice and capable. The food was sent to the table as soon as it was plated I think, it was so hot and fresh. All in all I recommend the PP - get the chicken!

We read about how good the fried chicken is, so we called to make reservations for a Saturday night…read more(you must call). The place is small and had a very weird vibe between fine dining and kitschy. White tablecloths, but then lots of purple and pictures of roosters everywhere (I realize the name, but hmmm). Our server was lovely but would disappear for too long between times when she should have been present. We ordered our drinks at 745pm, and I watched them sit at the end of the bar. Finally, at 805pm, I went to the bartender and said, "those are our drinks that have been sitting there for a while". Our server brought them over like we ordered them 5 minutes prior. But the lovely owner/manager came over and said the "drinks are on me" because we waited so long. We appreciated that! The fried chicken was good, but the breading was very salty. The green beans were almost inedible because they were so salty. The mashed potatoes were average. The biscuits were fantastic. The fried deviled eggs were okay. A regular deviled egg is better. The shrimp and grits had a lot going on. The shrimp was lightly battered and fried (?) and the flavor of the dish was bold. I think sauteed shrimp and a little less gravy would make it perfect.

This upbeat Gin bar is amazing. Even though they are known for their gin, they can make anything…read more We also had the German meatballs, which were delicious, and the grape leaves. This sure is a nice spot to visit. Our waiter was also amazing

I LOVE the vibe and wish we had been able to come in the evening…read more We were here midday on a Sunday during Pride. It was packed on the street, but it was pretty chill and empty inside. The speakeasy jazzy vibes were def up my alley. They were wrapping up brunch service, so we were just glad that we were able to get some food. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit which was super greasy but very filling and delicious. My partner got a scramble, which he liked but there were some very hard bits of we think the meat in the dish, and I chalked it up to it likely being the last bits of the available brunch offerings. But he was a little disappointed about that. As for the drinks...the thing that drew me here in the first place, as a gin lover, I was very very pleased. Delicious, both the ones I got (a seasonal cocktail and a classic) and I simply wish I had more time and money to spend here with a fancy drink in my hand. I would love to come back here on a future visit to the Covington/Cincy area.

Came to Cincinnati for a concert, initially planned to go elsewhere to eat but couldn't find…read moreparking anywhere. We stumbled upon Libby's and we're so glad we did! They had parking, and although they were full on reservations, 2 spots at the bar opened up and we grabbed them happily! First, the food was FANTASTIC! I had the Willy Burger and my husband had the fried bologna sandwich and we both loved what we ordered and vice versa. The sauce on the burger was phenomenal! The drink menu was extensive and looked so good but we were in a bit of a hurry and I'm 6 months pregnant so we settled for waters. Second, the service was excellent. Everyone was so kind and helpful. The ambience was great, I loved the big open garage door and patio seating they offered. The decor was so cute! We are bummed that brunch reservations for tomorrow are full, but we will absolutely be back!

I had dinner at Libby's Southern Comfort last night and was disappointed that I couldn't order from…read morethe Restaurant Week menu simply because I asked for the bacon to be left off my salad. I could order the same items from the regular menu, pay more, and have the bacon removed. What makes this especially frustrating is that ordering from the regular menu meant Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center missed the donation tied to my Restaurant Week meal. All because the restaurant wouldn't serve the salad without bacon under the Restaurant Week offer. Plus they charged us a service fee for using our credit card without clearly letting us know.

Jon makes THE BEST espresso martini I've never had.. that's no exaggeration. If you're looking for…read morea good espresso martini look no further!

Great patio! Chef Dave in the kitchen is serving great fresh food nothing frozen from the big…read morechains!! We had the hand battered onion rings. They were great crispy and the house made honey mustard was the perfect dipping sauce! Thanks Chef Dave!