Bouquet is where my wife and I go for the nights that actually matter. We've celebrated a bunch of special occasions here, and our favorite move is simple: let the chef choose the menu and let the staff pick the wine. It's never steered us wrong--beautiful food, great pacing, and pairings that make the whole meal feel cohesive without being precious. I've also been here for work functions, and the cocktail program is legitimately impressive. They know what they're doing. What surprises me is how many people still haven't been. It's understated and a little off the radar, but it consistently delivers one of the most enjoyable evenings in town. If you want a special dinner without the scene, this is the spot. read more

Nice concept for this farm-to-table restaurant (sister restaurant of Lisse - best steakhouse in Cincy for me!) but overall I haven't been satisfied by this experience. The Charcuterie board was a nice way to start (even if the server didn't present it well and mispronounced couple of products on the table) but the duck was not cooked properly in my opinion. The dessert (not pictured here) didn't leave a lasting impression either: tried the peanut butter mousse bar and it wasn't sweet enough to satisfy my sweet craving. read more

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Small, quaint spot with great food and service. Menu is very reasonably priced for the quantity. I started with the scallop pasta. Perfect appetizer and piping hot. Moved onto the duck which was interesting with the fava beans and mustard seeds. This restaurant has all local ingredients as much as possible. Finished off with the date cake which was good but had way too many raisins for me. Overall, a restaurant worth a visit and worth your dollars. Check them out. read more

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We had a great dinner here. Located in a renovated old building, our table was upstairs on the second floor. The atmosphere is cozy and laid back elegant. I recommend reservations as Bouquet quickly became full. They offer a variety of creative cocktails along with a nice selection of wines. We even tried a superb espresso martini. The salad we ordered was full of fresh lettuces and topped with a yummy house made vinaigrette. My main course was the salmon. Which was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. Be sure to save room for dessert also. The carrot cake we split was truly a finishing touch. read more

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Bouquet Restaurant in Covington offers dishes made with high quality, local ingredients in a cozy, intimate setting. It was a great night out eating there. To start, I had the charcuterie board with four different cheeses, two meats and pickled assortments. I especially enjoyed the apple butter spread. I enjoyed the pork chop for my entree. It came with a truffled rutabaga and cauliflower mash and smoked BBQ pomegranate glaze which were a great combination. Service was great throughout the meal as well. read more

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Bouquet is a gem. We visited for our wedding anniversary and knew ahead of time that we were looking forward to the tasting menu. We decided to bring our small baby so we made an early reservation and opted to sit outside- there was still outside availability at 5:30 but it fills fast! The staff were accommodating and positive, and it was a real treat to sit right on Mainstrasse and watch the pedal pubs and cars and walkers go by on their way to their Saturday evenings. The portions for each course are generous... I'm a hungry nursing mom and my husband always eats everything on his plate, so it was awesome for us! But I can see how it might be a little too much food... if that's even possible! The panzanella salad was gorgeous and fresh. I read some reviews about Bouquet's dishes being salty and I did find the salad salty, but not so much that I didn't enjoy it. For course two I had the tandoori salmon and risotto which was excellent with a delicious crust and soft flaky inside. We both chose the steak for our main course, which was served with beautiful colored potatoes and veggies. We were very full but of course excited for our pastry option... I had the olive oil cake with berries and coconut sorbet which was absolutely delicious to the last bite. ALL of the dishes were colorful and a delight to eat... everything at Bouquet is sourced from farms and changes up quite a bit, and you can tell it's different and intentional and fresh. I would recommend the tasting menu... if you went a la carte, I think you'd either spend a lot more on several courses or end up a little hungry from one of the smaller courses. But on the other hand, because the tasting menu was so much food, I didn't have room for an appetizer or drink, so it would be nice to try some of that a la carte. Our server Caroline was so attentive and kept things excellently timed. She took the time to explain what on the menu was dairy-free and even asked the chef several questions I had about allergens. She was happy to make changes or substitutions to dishes that made sense and were still delicious, and you could tell she had experience with making accommodations for any need. That being said- most dishes on the menu were already allergy friendly, gluten free, dairy free, etc. Most dishes in courses one and two had an animal protein (actually I think all of them did) so it would be a little hard for a vegetarian but I fully trust they are would accommodate with a delicious substitution. We also requested things be brought out quickly because of our baby, which they were happy to make happen. Excellent service overall! They even brought us a delicious hibiscus soda to toast with for our special anniversary occasion. I feel the price point of $70 for the tasting menu is a great deal. Yes, it's more expensive than we would typically spend eating out but we saved it for a special occasion and it was SO much food and delight for the price- definitely one of the best values around. I already want to come back in the winter to see what their menu is like then. Overall, a beautiful evening in Covington and a great spot for a special dinner! read more

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I absolutely loved the atmosphere of Bouquet. It's a small restaurant, but tables were spread out and you didn't feel like you were on top of each other. After a stressful week, it was the perfect place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine and a delicious meal. I started with the fall salad with a sweet potato puree which was divine! For my main course, I ordered the pork chop. It came on top of the best succotash I have ever had and was seasoned beautifully but unfortunately, the chop was overcooked and dry. Even with that, I can't get myself to take my rating down to a 4-star because the rest of the night was so spot on. read more

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Four Course Tasting Menu for $70! The perfect farm to table experience for a birthday! Everything was cooked to perfection with incredible flavors! read more

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If you have not tried Bouquet yet you need to go! When we walked in I loved the small feel and quiet ambiance. The staff were so kind and helpful. The drinks were delicious and the food was spectacular. It was well priced and everything was wonderful. Props to the chef. read more

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The restaurant has a lot of character and is very cozy with tables spread out enough to cut down on the noise and enjoy an intimate dinner. The menu is limited, and I wish there were more non meat options. I am not a vegetarian, but I prefer to eat as little meat as possible and there wants much to choose from. I decided to go with the special which was a fish dish. It was good, but a little underwhelming. Service was fantastic, and I will keep an eye on the menu changing to give it another shot. read more

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Nice little place with really good food and service. Visited Bouquet with a colleague on a Wednesday night. It was really easy to get in, which was nice. We opted for a la carte, but there is an option for a three course meal. The dishes are pretty small, so you can easily do what they call a second course along with a third. For my second, I had the scallop pasta. Wow! That was one of the best dishes I've had in a long time. Every ingredient was represented well, and it was cooked perfectly. I could've had a lot more of that. I had the duck for my main course. The waitress said it was really their signature dish. It was good, but not as good as the scallops. Nothing wrong, just not quite as flavorful. Great service. Attentive and friendly. I would definitely do this again next time I'm in the area. read more

We went to Bouquet for our anniversary and it couldn't have been better! My wife had been before with friends and so I knew I was in for a treat. The tasting menu provides soooo much food. I had the panzanella, meatballs, steak and lemon cake. The service was amazing too! read more

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Went there for desert after eating at another B-Line Passport location for dinner. I had the apple cake that was simply delicious! The cream on the top was fresh and made it so good! Also, had a hibiscus mule (NA because I had to work at 6am the next morning) that tasted great! read more

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Farm to table fine dining. I went for the tasting menu, which for me was a great experience and well worth the price. I did not consider the entree size unfortunately for those in my party that opted for only one or two items (my bad). The portions were perfect for me but I think most people need a tasting menu to be full. Everything was great! I love how the menu highlighted local items. I do think there's a little to be improved for some plating (for example, a dark sauce as the base on a dark colored dish could have been improved with a lighter dish for better contrast) and seasoning (the salt was a little heavy in some dishes), but those are tiny little things that don't significantly detract from the meal. The bread was amazing! SO fluffy. Loved the sunchoke; I have never had it before. I would come back here with foodie friends willing to drop some $$$. A meal like this in LA would probably be about $85 base so this was a great deal to me, but I think it is probably a little high for others. read more

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Grabbed a last minute Tuesday night reservation here! It is a relatively small restaurant and reservations fill up fast, so make sure you plan ahead, especially for weekends! We got our table right away when we got in. We got an assortment of items, starting with drinks: Bouquet Old Fashioned and my wife got a NA Beet of Your Own Drum. Both drinks were superb! We started with their Pickle Board which had an assortment of pickled things (fennel, cucumber, carrot, onions, etc) and it was delicious, came with an assortment of crackers as well. Next my wife had the Seared Sunchoke and I had the Candied Beet Salad. Both were fantastic, though I think the Sunchoke was my favorite of the two! For our main dishes, we got the Tandoori Salmon and Maple Leaf Farms Duck. Of those two, the duck definitely took the win! The meat was tender and juicy and the skin crispy! For dessert we grabbed a slice of the Lemon Cake, also super yummy. Overall, an awesomely diverse menu and it all was delicious! Highly recommend checking this place out if you get the chance! read more

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Service is fantastic. Quaint little restaurant. Cozy. Not a lot of seating. We did the full tasting - one item off of each course - and split it. It was perfect for two ladies. The food is good, but nothing crazy memorable. Except the salad. The salad was memorable! Great whipped something under the lettuce which was fantastic! read more

A very good experience here. We had a reservation set for 5:30 on Saturday night. We showed up a little early and they seated us right away. They asked us if we wanted upstairs or down. We ended up sitting upstairs. Kyle was our waiter and greeted us for our drink order right away. My friend and I both ordered the Gingerbread Sidecar. This cocktail was gingerbread rum, pear-infused brandy, and lemon shrub. I loved this cocktail so much I had another! They have a tasting menu choice on their menu and for this selection you get a dish from the first course, second course, third course, and dessert. My friend and I both chose this option but made different selections. I chose the braised carrots, smoked tandoori salmon, Mahi Mahi, and coconut chai rice pudding. My friend ordered winter salad, wagyu meatballs, maple leaf farms duck, and dark chocolate mousse. My favorite dish was the tandoori salmon. My least favorite was the rice pudding. With dessert I had a sauterne and really liked it as well. Our service was impeccable and Kyle coursed it out for us and did not miss a beat. The portions were also very nicely sized. We would definitely go back. I highly recommend. read more

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Great food and great service! Got the hibiscus lemon drop, and its taste was distinct because the sour-ish drink blended with the sip from the cinnamon stick super well. As odd as it sounds, it tasted somewhat of the scent of a new house.... But really good tasting? (I'm still confused about how they managed to make such a unique but tasty drink) The remaining dishes was had so many flavors combined together, that's it's truly hard to describe (candied beat salad and eggleston farms chicken breast). Safe to say, you cannot go wrong with this place at all, super delicious. The Almond Basque Cake is a must get for those who love almond pastries! The cake crumbles at the touch of a spoon, and the sweet almond flavor is mouth watering. The whipped cream tasted great, and my only wish was that they added more! read more

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There were some real highs and lows with this place. First, we came in 4:30. We are tourists and didn't have reservation. The bartender acted like we were crazy! She took a few minutes and came up with a table for us. We were only the second table filled. Our Waitress was very stern, but she got the job done. We ordered the giant charcuterie board. It took a minute to arrive, but worth the wait. It was amazing. Everything tasted so good. We tried things we've never had before and loved every bite. They made celery taste wonderful. A big low was the bread board. It had chunks of focaccia. They were hard. My friend's knife couldn't cut it and the knife went clanging to the floor. BTW, we left at 6:00 and there were still empty tables near us. read more

What a great restaurant. The meals are as you order or coursed out. We chose the course out the meal as they suggested and added a wine pairing. This took the guess work out of figure out what would be best and what order. I loved the charcuterie board, it had a little bit of everything. I also thought the pasta was delicious and the dessert was delightful. The meatballs were "feed to table" so I was not use to that type of meat. The waitress was knowledgeable and helpful! Had amazing wine! read more

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** Vegetarian Review** Farm to table restaurants are usually meat centric but this place had a few vegetarian/vegan options that we could enjoy. The restaurant and the staff take your dining experience seriously, do everything possible to make it worthwhile eating at their establishment. A unique thing I saw here was that the waitress intentionally changed the silverware after every course. That's what I'm talking about! The menu changes almost every season, it's worth revisiting during summer to enjoy the next season's menu. For vegetarian protein, meat can be replaced with tofu and occasionally they have a veggie burger which they were out of when we visited. Parking is next door for $7 and the restaurant is set up an an interesting street with other bars and entertainment options. read more

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Fabulous service and food!! We had the tasting and throughly enjoyed every single bite! We will definitely be back for more yummy goodness!! read more

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We've been several times since they've opened, but we were in a time crunch last night, so we couldn't do our usual pick of tastings from all courses. We were able to get in and out in an hour, but that is not usually the case for this usually extremely busy establishment. The server was extremely friendly and prompt with delivery of our meal and drinks. We opted for the special, which was a tasty burger topped with house made pimento cheese and onion. The side was basic fingerling potatoes. The burger had a crusty exterior and juicy center, which always makes my tastebuds sing! My partner loved the salad with vinaigrette. Sadly, no time for desserts, but they always have a few delectable options. Our favorite part of this place is that they have a menu that changes frequently, it is always delicious, and they like to serve the most local and freshest of ingredients. Perfect for a date or small gathering with family or friends! read more

One of my favorite restaurants ever. I've had countless birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, and just because dinners at Bouquet. The service is always top notch, even when you have a large party. Their charcuterie selections are fantastic and shareable. Everyone in our table of 20 ish loved their food the last time. read more

We had a wonderful dinner at bouquet with excellent service. Our waitress, Grace, was absolutely lovely and gave wonderful recommendations. All the food that was brought to the table was cooked perfectly and totally delicious. The menu is split up by courses. If you aren't too hungry, you could easily get away with just course one and two or just an entrée from course three. It is a pricier place, but nothing felt overly inflated for the high-quality food that was served. read more

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Well lets first of all give a big round of applause for Covington, this place is no longer a dump which leads to awesome restaurants Loke Bouquet. Very cool building and ambiance seating was nice and we were able to hold a good conversation while dining. Now let talk about Troy, he knew his stuff, gave great recommendations and was knowledgeable about the restaurant and accompanying farm. For starters we had an amazing Focaccia bread with a magical spread and oil, second round was carrots and meatballs both high quality and very tasty. The salmon was spectacular and the duck was top notch. Finished it all off with a pumpkin cake which was decadent. Tried two tequila drinks the smoky old fashion and the spicy margarita both excellent. Got the bill and my the price is right Bob Barker, very affordable especially for the fantastic food. I'd highly recommended this place!! read more

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Understated but very much the echelon on fine dining. Everything was on point, even the gender neutral bathrooms! We made reservations for 4 about a month ahead. When we came, everyone got the 4 course fixed menu that allowed you to pick one dish from each category. What makes it wonderful is that the ability to choose means that everyone can make a combination to their liking-- something you can't do at the fancy michelin 3 stars. First course starter was wonderful. Some of us has some roasted veggies while others had salads with fresh fruit and burrata. Then came the pasta course with scallops or if you were carb conscious a nice fish dish. Then some had steak and others had duck for our main course. Glorious. Dessert-- well, they ran out of some options but what was left was still magical. Poached apple with crumble topping or ice cream with orange cake. What makes this place stand out is that the food and service is wonderful and you don't get the pretentious vibe where you might feel unwelcomed if you aren't ready for a black tie affair. You can dress to the nines or be a little more casual and eat here ... and everyone blends in well. The food is Michelin star worthy! Lastly. There is street parking but also a giant pay to park garage next to the restaurant. There is both an upstairs and downstairs seating area so it is handicap accessible on the first floor. Second floor requires climbing a flight stairs. read more

This is a beautiful restaurant in Covington. The menu is small but everything looks amazing. They have a large drink menu also. We ate outside the night was gorgeous and we love to people watch. I ordered the scallop pasta and they didn't scrimp on the scallops. Made with a delicious berre blanc with edamame Swiss chard. My husband got the Waygu meatballs. Only three meatballs for 15 dollars. A little steep but he liked them. I would love to give them a five star but I couldn't because the service was so slow. I love to relax when enjoying a meal but this was so slow between drinks ordering and getting our check and paying. read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience! My husband and I have had the pleasure of visiting several Michelin Star restaurants, and this was right on par with all of them. Service was a 10/10. Our server Chandler was exceptional. He did a great job introducing us to the restaurant, explaining the wines, and being there but not being "too there". Give this man a raise. My husband and I both did the tasting menu which I highly recommended. He got the salad with shaved pork, pasta, and ribeye. His fave was the scalloped pasta. I got a salad, carrots, and the chef's vegan choice for course 3. My husband also got the wine tasting, just do it. And the desserts at the end. All for $65?! Feels criminal. This place is wonderful, 10/10 recommend. Great experience, great drinks, just wonderful. Bravo, Bouquet! read more

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We eat Bouquet a few times a year, most recently Feb 22 and Apr 25. Love the ambience of the upstairs. Great selection of drinks and love that the menu is small and not overwhelming. Unfortunately, the last two times we've been there, the food has been so salty, almost to the point of inedible. Even the spring salad was salty. It's unfortunate because we love the place. Also, not their fault at all but the city of Covington has made parking very difficult. The apartment building next door has very few public spots available, rest are for residents (and that section is half empty). read more

We found Bouquet on Yelp recently and looked forward to the right date night to try their restaurant. We were not disappointed! A very well decorated and cozy establishment and the atmosphere was perfect for a dressed casual date! If you haven't tried Bouquet, prepare yourself for an evening of delectable food! It'll be 2 hours of relaxation! We started off with a pickled plater for the appetizer followed by a strawberry salad and tomato cucumber salad. Both had fresh vegetables and the dressings were tasty. Our second course we had Wagyu beef meatballs and smoked tandoori salmon. Both were tasty and unique! Our main course we had the maple leaf farm duck and the black hawk steak! The duck was moist and not greasy like we've heard it can be and the medium rare steak was tender and delicious! We had their Cosmo and a painkiller for our drinks. Both were very tasty and the cosmo was strong. We ended with a lemon shortbread desert with sorbet and orange cream cake with gelato. Both were delicious! Troy did a fantastic job as our waiter! All the staff were friendly and we felt welcome! This establishment would rank in our top three restaurants in the Cincinnati/NKY market! We'll definitely return and we highly recommend Bouquet to you! read more

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Me and my wife were 45 minutes early and the staff still got us in. Next the food. Me and wife each ordered the Tasting menu and was not disappointed. the meatballs and the pork practically melted in my mouth, even the starter Melon salad was delicious! Somehow the service outmatched the DELICIOUS food! Ava and the staff that assisted her was absolutely top notch at the upstairs bar. She went above and beyond to make sure that me and my wife had a great meal and an amazing night. I highly recommend for a date night or a meal that's not your average run of the mill. 10/10! I will be back! read more

I have always heard such raving reviews about this place and I was underwhelmed. The food was just OK. The staff is incredibly friendly and the ambience is nice. read more

I have wanted to try Bouquet for a long time and it lived up to all of the high expectations I heard about. I tried the braised carrots first and I was just blown away by the flavor and texture combinations. I also had the catch of the day which was mahi. It was amazing and I particularly enjoyed how the beet purée complimented the dish. On this visit I came with my book club, there were 6 of us and our waitress did a fantastic job of making sure we had everything we needed and explaining the menu. I'm anxious to come back with my mom and sister and get the full tasting menu! read more

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I've been wanting to try Bouquet for years and I'm so glad I finally did. We ate on the front patio and had an excellent experience. The service was attentive and our server knew about each menu item. Both of us did the tasting menu, which is a selection of one from each course, including a dessert. I had a roasted vegetable skillet for course one, meatballs for course two, and steak for course three. For dessert, I had the bread pudding croissant. Each course was perfection; my favorite was the meatballs, which were flavored with a chili oil. The steak came with several roasted vegetables and It was a nice portion size. For my drink, I had the pomegranate margarita made with a jalapeño tequila. It was very good and refreshing on a warm day. read more

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Very nice small venue. The restaurant has some outside tables, but inside is set up like a small home. I was there for business with my colleague. Jess was our server and did a wonderful job explaining the dishes as well as timing of the courses. She mentioned they're known mainly as Farm To Fork, but also tapas style. They offer a tasting menu as well as an additional $35 for wine pairing. Course 1 would be like an appetizer or salad while course 2 was small plates and course 3 was more like a main dinner plate. I ordered the Rooted Skillet from course 1 which included a wonderful variety of rooted plants such as turnips, beets, carrots, onions and mushrooms separated by dabs of creme fraiche. It was unbelievable and I'm not a fan of beets. It was perfectly seasoned and served in a skillet. My main meal was from course 2 which was the scallop pasta. There were plenty of scallops sliced in half and placed across the pasta dish---again- perfectly seasoned and very savory. My colleague had the Pear Salad as course 1, but also the Marksbury Pork Medallions/Chops she said was incredible. I'm not a dessert person either, but had to split the Bread Pudding Stuffed Croissant with caramel drizzled vanilla ice cream. Wow!! An amazing meal. Very pleased with the food, presentation, service and even the price. Way to go!! read more

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Amazing. I'm going to say one of my best dining experiences ever. And that's saying a lot. A friend suggested coming here, and rest assured I'll be back! Everything is farm to table and locally sourced. Except the fish...who would want to eat fish from here? Not you...not me. We started with the most wonderful wine (I didn't order and don't know the name) and a Motherboard. That's a cheese tray on steroids...so many pickled veggies, olives, mustard seed, chutney and large. We enjoyed so much and sent it back empty - there were 5 of us. I had a Honey crisp salad with whipped feta. Oh so good. I shared with a friend who had a broccoli dish. Others had meatballs and duck. Every thing was as delicious as it was beautifully arranged on plates. Alas, no room for dessert. My next visit for sure. Cause you know they have to be over the top. Make reservations, cause it was full. Service was outstanding...taking time to tell us the concept and answer all our questions. Tasting menu of 4 or 5 courses for $55. It's a steal. Also have wine pairings for an additional $20 I think? That may be low. We were told to take our time and enjoy...no pressure to turn the table that you sometimes get. Just go here...you can thank me later. read more

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Incredible dining experience! The $70 tasting menu was a perfect way to sample a variety of dishes. The focaccia bread was absolutely heavenly! Generous portion sizes, and since it's a fully scratch kitchen, the staff is happy to accommodate any modifications. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing dinner! I'm vegan, they can make any of the courses vegan and even have vegan desserts. Highly recommend. read more

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We had reservations on Saturday night at 7:15. We arrived on time and had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. There are two floors, and we were seated upstairs along the wall with the "pew" seating. My wife said it was very uncomfortable, while my cushioned chair was very comfortable. Our server was very friendly and explained the menu well, but when she came to take our order, she did what I hate more than anything; saying "What are we having tonight?" We? I didn't know she was eating with us. I don't know if she was trained to say that, or if she just chose that pronoun. But if it is training, that needs to change. We ordered a Tito's and soda, and an Old Fashioned. Both were very good. We each chose the tasting menu which is VERY reasonably priced. We then could choose a dessert or dessert beverage. We started with the pear salad, which my wife loved, and the rooted skillet, which was a perfect combo of everything I love. We then had the meatballs and the scallop pasta. The meatballs had good flavor, but were very salty. The scallop pasta was very well balanced and our favorite dish of the night. Our mains were the chicken breast, and the baseball steak. The chicken dish was so salty that I even said something to our server. (I tried to eat my leftovers for lunch the next day, but it was still too salty). The steak dish was teetering on the edge of also being too salty. When it came to dessert, we decided to take it home. We were very disappointed that they were out of two of the four desserts. All they had left was the bread pudding stuffed croissant and ice cream. I know a lot of people raved about the croissant, but we thought it was misrepresented by it's name. All it was was chocolate pudding inside a croissant and then drizzled with caramel. There was no bread pudding at all. For a restaurant that is on Cincinnati Magazine's top 10 list, I would expect more attention to the details and more consistency in seasoning. read more

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