High hopes after seeing good ratings but unfortunately bad experience. Ordered simple drinks and found that they line the glass of an bourbon based old fashion with a ton of salt. Salt and bourbon are NOT a good mix. This after we had to send the first cosmopolitan back because it tasted like 100% orange liqueur. Many cosmopolitan drinks my days and this was not a good one. Waited a full hour for our first salad course. The strawberry salad was so salty that it was inedible. Carrot salad was good but the two small carrots served were burnt. Portion size left us wanting. Waited another 1/2 hour for the second course. Received a burnt salmon with another massive load of salt on top. Also ordered scallop pasta which actually had good flavor but was side dish size with what looked like only one scallop cut into five pieces. The restaurant facility was clean and and ambiance was nice. Service lackluster and food far less than hoped. read more

I genuinely loved Bouquet! The space is very cozy and ideal for a date night. It isn't very big, so get in your reservations before coming in. As we entered on a Saturday night, the place was almost full. We were promptly greeted and taken to our table. We were starving so ordered a bunch of stuff. We got the Lobster dip with crostini and deviled eggs for appetizers. And I was impressed. The Lobster dip is one of the best I've had in Cincy. The Deviled eggs were creamy and delish as well. If you want to get one, I'd pick the lobster dip. For main course, I got the off the hook fish. They had the salmon that day. My friend got the Eggleston chicken. Both were phenomenal. The balance of flavors and uniqueness of the dish blew my mind! The entrees had disparate things that just worked together. For desserts, we got the Derby pie and chocolate torte. The Derby Pie is a pecan and chocolate chip pie. It was incredibly good. The crust was tender and flaky, and the filling was amazing. The chocolate torte was hard to cut but the taste was bang on! I was so impressed! Price wise, it isn't a cheap restaurant. But for the money spent, there is quality. Each dish is unique and everything I had is a specimen of that. read more

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Loved this place right off I75 and a great farm to table restaurant. After traveling & eating fast foods along our route, I discovered this healthier option & it did not disappoint. I had the spring salad (delish) that had goat cheese & a delightful vinaigrette. I also had the Salmon with kimchi & sweet potato rouille & pickled cucumber. It was perfect & healthy. We did not have a reservation but the staff was very friendly. We would have loved to try the bourbon & deserts but alas we had to return to the road. I definitely would recommend this place & probably the town for a nice walk after. read more

We didn't have a full meal here, but we joined some friends and shared. That being said, everything was awesome. Almost all the dishes we tried had really intense flavor diversity that made the items unique and delicious. We loved the roasted carrot grain bowl. The fry's were good but not ok the same level as the other items. The service was incredible. My fiancé and I split an appetizer + a main course and they brought it out separated and spared no expense in making sure we had a great experience. I also really enjoyed that they had a CBD hard seltzer water on the drinks menu as I'm reducing my alcohol intake, so it was a great option to get a nice feeling but not have to drink alcohol. My only qualm is that the interior is a little underwhelming and outdated. I wish they would make it feel a little more high-end and curated but it's not a major issue just a personal preference. I'll definitely will go back and recommend to friends! read more

Bouquet is set in the most quaint but hopping area of Covington. The restaurant is Old World style in a brownstone, very cozy and comfortable vibe. We ordered a cheese plate, mushrooms, and burger "tapas style" between my date and I and some cocktails. Cocktails were solid, my date enjoyed the smoked old fashioned with sorghum on the rim for a slight twist. Food was excellent, with the pimento topped burger being the star. Counter to other reviews, the burger was NOT half priced on Tuesday (we didn't mind, would still pay full price). The only reason I'm not giving a 5 star review is that there was no pace to the dishes. All dishes hit our 1 top table at the same time, making it difficult to fully enjoy each course. Next time we would make sure our server knew we wanted pace on each dish. read more

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took forever we had to wait like 3 hours for our food to come out. the salmon and risotto were way too salty. the ambiance was fine.

Everything from the before dinner cocktails to the the desserts/after dinner drinks was fantastic! We will be back!

We went to Covington as a change of pace from various OTR visits, and were intrigued by the reviews for Bouquet. The prix-fixe looked interesting but not compelling, so we stayed a la carte. The cocktails preceding the food were impressively executed. The Old Fashioned was smoky and sophisticated (opposing forces I admit) and the viking salt a nice touch. I was nervous about ordering the Blueberry Paloma as I'm notably averse to fruity drinks. The waiter assured me that the Blueberry and grapefruit played off each other to give the fruit some gravitas. I order with a 'yeah, right' attitude but was taken by the result. The Wagyu burger was decent, but not an obvious standout compared to other Wagyu burgers in the area. The Joyce farm chicken was tender and well flavored. On the downside, their peach Pannacotta dessert was highly touted, but the consistency felt more ricotta-ish and watery than the silky backbone of a good Pannacotta. The dessert and somewhat uneven service keep me from giving it a 5, but overall worth a visit. read more

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Bouquet has always been tied for my favorite restaurant in town. I hadn't been in a while and I know that they have some other enterprises around town. I did the tasting menu and everything was a little bit Disappointing - the flavors were a little "thin" with too much salt, I got dessert to go and came home to warm it up according to instructions. This is the stuffed croissant bread pudding. Disappointing all the way around and I'm a little bit heartbroken. read more

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I brought my out-of-town family here for dinner last weekend. I selected this restaurant because my mom who was visiting has very specific dietary requirements. Bouquet had a very well labeled menu that is vegetarian and vegan friendly, so I knew we could find something. The location was easy to find, but is on the smaller side. For example- the restroom is a single person restroom located in the main dining room, so expect to make awkward eye contact as you exit the bathroom. We had a wonderful server who explained the restaurant vision and menu to us. We started with a charcuterie board which was delicious! I appreciated the server guiding us about which components were vegetarian or vegan friendly. My mom and I ordered the braised carrots, which was out of this world! Think carrots, squash, tofu, and grains over a delicious purée. Our other guests ordered the Denver hanger steak and did not leave a single bite behind! Finally, we ended with the melon sorbet which was absolutely delicious. read more

Great food and service. The pickle platter is a must, we really liked all the savory ones, sweet ones not so much. Then we got the tandoori salmon, really good. And finished with the duck to try something different and it was good but wouldn't get next time. read more

Came here for dinner last night and Ashley provided my dad and I with amazing service. I ordered the heirloom tomato salad and maple leaf farm duck. Both were very good. My dad ordered the pear salad and the meatballs which he enjoyed. For dessert we had the pear sorbet and the bread pudding. Will be back! read more

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I need to stop eating at "fancy" restaurants. They just are not my style. The food was just decent, and unreasonably priced. I ordered a few appetizers and burgers. The pork toast was good, but sooo small and expensive I ordered the flat bread but received the crab dip instead. The dip was really good, probably the highlight. I ordered my burger cooked medium like any normal American would. It was slightly undercooked, but warm and juicy. My biggest issue was nothing was great. Good food, good service. No value for the price. Taco bell is good... read more

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What a nice place. Love the decor and the people. Food was delicious with interesting spins. We will dine there many times to come. I have a new love for Manhattans, which is their specialty. Great place for a night out with a date or with friends. read more

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Amazing spot in Covington! Food is delicious and service was amazing! We went here to celebrate a birthday and they were more than accommodating with our cake and requests. I ordered the tomato cucumber salad, meatballs, steak and mousse for dessert and everything was delicious! read more

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It's expensive if you do it right, but man is it good. We got 3 courses and they matched each course with a lovely wine. Trust me go ahead and spend some money on a special night. The only reason they get should get 4 stars is because they allowed people dressed like they came in from the sports bar to eat there. A simple dress code would be nice. We unfortunately live in redneck Northern Kentucky and some of these a$$es need to be taught etiquette. read more

Best restaurant I e been to in KY. I was in a small group and we ordered almost everything on the menu and shared. We started with the Motherboard, great cheese and meat spread. Not sure why but the cheeses were awesome, blue cheese was the best I've had. I'm not big on glowing reviews, but damn it was good. Next was the scallops and pasta, I couldn't figure out exactly what the flavor was beyond the lemon and scallops but it was delicious. My next favorite was the steak, nothing fancy, really well cooked. Meat was tender and flavorful, what else do you need. They have a veggie dish with cooked carrots, not sure when carrots became a star but they were. Well cooked and seasoned. Dessert was very rich but paired with a homemade vanilla ice cream. The favorite was the bread pudding with ice cream. My only knock was the lamb meatballs, I usually only eat lamb in a gyros because I've had bad experiences. I didn't knock them for a dish I probably knew I wouldn't like. I will return! read more

Bouquet is the cutest little bistro with amazing food and wine to pair. The only negative is the size and you are so close to other patrons that it makes it very difficult to engage in your own conversation. If you are looking for a date night, pick a less busy night than the weekend. You won't be disappointed in your meal though! read more

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Love this place. It is the absolute go-to for me and my wife every time we're in the Cincinnati area. They have great food and can make almost everything gluten free. And they always have a fantastic bourbon selection to compliment their delicious food. read more

Went after seeing it listed as a top 100 restaurant in the USA. Made a reservation , showed up on time and they made me and family wait for 20 mins. While they freed up tables. We were then seated and noted 3 free tables. Strange. Anyway on to the food. Nothing we ordered was even remotely memorable. My pork chop was fatty and not even among the best 20 pork chops I've ever tasted. Rest of family was unimpressed. I would give it 3 stars at average pricing, but given the exclusive restaurant pricing, this quality of meal was simply not acceptable hence the 2 stars. I wont be coming back and also wont trust these "top 100" restaurant lists ever again. I can think of 10 or so restaurants in the area that are MUCH better than this just in OTR region. Quite disappointing, and this was my 50th bday dinner. read more

If you are hungry, you open your fridge, and make a ham and cheese sandwich. If you want a dining experience, go to Mainstrasse in Covington, Kentucky, to Bouquet. Stephen and Jessica Williams bring hospitality and deliciousness to the table without pretension. Along with Brandon Lomax in the kitchen and Lauren on the dining floor your entire evening will be totally enjoyable! The menu changes often, so I don't want to expound on what we had tonight, 'cause it might not be available when you dine there. Just be assured it will be DELICIOUS! It was a well paced dinner , from cocktails, starters, salad , entrees after dinner drinks and dessert. Bouquet is absolutely one of our top 3 favorite dining places in Greater Cincinnati! Jessica and Lauren, thank you so much for your hospitality this evening! The "cream of Kentucky " and the banana cream pie, were BEYOND! Along with the waygu meatballs, trout and brisket. read more

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This place was amazing!! It's been a while since I've been to a restaurant that ALL the courses are good and well thought out. The head chef who is also the owner was on the line this night and the food was the bomb diggity! The service was amazing as well. Our waiter was super nice and accommodating. We started our meal by ordering The Motherboard. It's the mother of all cheese boards! Amazing! It consisted of their cured meats, five cheeses, multitude of accompaniments. It doesn't sound like much but go look at the pictures. This board was so good. Everything played together nicely and there was tons to choose from. It is very filling as well. I also ordered a side of the Brussels Sprouts that came out with the cheese board. The sprouts were amazing! It came with country ham and bleu cheese. These were probably some of the best brussels I've had in a long time. They were cooked perfect. They weren't burned when roasted or pan tossed. The flavor was amazing as well. I love brussels and ham or bacon so this was a plus. I was skeptical of the bleu cheese but it actually worked together. They were cooked with lots of butter (the waiter told me this) YUMM!! I ordered the Joyce Farm Chicken and my husband ordered the Maple Leaf Farm Duck. Both dishes were delicious!! My chicken dish was simple but so flavorful!! It's been a while since I ordered just a simple chicken dish and it's been so tasty. I added a small order of roasted potatoes and these were also phenomenal. I don't know what the chef did but they were so good. This yummy dish consisted of carrots, plums, kohlrabi, garlic scape goat cheese, and lavender honey. Everything went together well and the chicken was cooked perfect. So good! My husband's duck was delicious as well, seasoned and cooked well. I don't eat duck so I didn't taste it but my husband said it was a winner. The plating was pretty though. Last, we ordered dessert. I wanted the Plum Cake. It was different but delicious. My husband didn't care for it much but I thought it was delicious and matched the quality of the dinner dishes. Overall, Bouquet was amazing and I will definitely be back. Amazing food and service, and the motherboard didn't disappoint. read more

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Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and thought the place was kind of cute and cozy. Try their appetizers - especially the Motherboard - lots of yumminess to start off your meal. For my main course, I got the Maple Leaf Farm Duck - not bad - the skin was just a little salty, but otherwise a good dish. I wasn't a big fan of their snickerdoodle creme brulee since I thought it was a little salty, but you might like it instead. read more

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Truly delicious food. The wait staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. Dark, intimate seating and perfect for date night!

Wow we went last night and it was amazing. We did the tasting ($50, add wine pairing for $20) so we could try something from each course. It was fantastic and fresh. Highly recommend the duck. The squash soup was also some of the best I have ever had. The wine pairing was fun and our server was very knowledgeable and helped us make our decisions. We will be back for another round soon! read more

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This place is not to be missed! Went here for a date night. Husband got the smoked old fashioned, which was so good that he ordered a second (the sorghum is so perfect on the glass!), while I started with the blackberry Paloma-- not overly sweet with a great tequila flavor. We really enjoyed the cheese plate, and felt the relishes and jam really brought a lot to the plate (the cheese was fantastic as well, particularly the Kentucky cheddar). Entrees: they made me a tofu dish with soy brussels sprouts. Vegetarians or tofu lovers-- this was one of the best veg entrees I think I have ever had. Husband got the duck, which he said Was the perfect combination of crispy skin, saltiness and the juiciest perfectly cooked meat. He usually won't eat beans but called them "amazing" because the flavor was so good (sweet-spicy with bacon). We got the creen brûlée for dessert, who h was also 5 stars for flavor, although the little berries do have a tendency to get stuck in your teeth. We were overwhelmed with how great everything was here, including the service. We will definitely be back! read more

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We just had the most amazing dinner experience at Bouquet. My wife and I went for date night and each ordered the tasting menu. The atmosphere was very inviting and even though it was busy (Covid busy) it was quiet, comfortable and very spread out. I felt very safely distanced. I also noticed the bourbon menu was quite impressive, and took advantage of that. We are vegan so I was the usual amount of concerned, but let me assure you - the food was amazing! Everything we ate was vegan and they made accommodations for their dishes to be so (I only stress 'vegan' for some of these dishes below to reiterate the usually non-vegan dishes were in fact vegan). For first course my wife had the Apple salad and I had the roasted broccoli in a lemon sauce which were superb. For the second course my wife had the shishito peppers and I had the roasted carrots/aioli (vegan), which were both amazing. For third course we each chose the "chef's special" where they make something up (and you can request some preference of what you might want, we both chose tofu as protein) - my wife decided something not spicy, and of course I went with the fire :) Mother. Of. God. They were so good. Mine had roasted beets, jalapeños, crunchy roasted nuts and many other things with a sriracha-esque sauce (so good), and my wife had crispy tofu with roasted vegetables, rice, and a savory sauce that was also fantastic. We had the chocolate cake (vegan) and cranberry/ginger sorbet for dessert which complemented each other so well because they cut through each other. I'm still amazed at how complex and complementary all the flavors were throughout our meal. I love how they are farm to table and source everything within 50 miles. The chef(s) here are doing some great work and although I'm not too picky, my overall summary of my experience: FLOORED (!) Such good flavors I can't wait to go back. Our server Mary was fantastic! My only regret is that we didn't go there sooner. I posted a pic of my third course (the spicy one). If you're at all on the fence about this place, don't be - go there as soon as possible. But don't take my spot. Lastly, they actually sell bottles of bourbon there so if you see something you like, you can go home with it. I grabbed a bottle of Barrell Bourbon (batch 26) and the price was great! It's a weird experience to have a restaurant check the box of amazing vegan food and also bourbon-savvy but here I am, living the dream. Thanks Bouquet for a great experience! We'll be back! read more

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We were told this was the best place in Covington... and they were right! Everything we had was perfect, and we loved ordering a number of the small plates to share. This was a wonderful way to wrap up our weekend in town and to have a delicious romantic date night. If we return to Cincinnati, we will definitely stop again! read more

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I'm so glad this restaurant is open during Covid! Top notch all the way around from the beautiful staff, building and menu selection! Thank you for being gluten-friendly and making our anniversary one to remember! We will be back on our next trip! read more

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Hands down, this is one of the best meals I've ever had to good fortune to enjoy. All my kids were in town to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday and we wanted a special dinner out to commemorate our first time together in many months. Bouquet did not disappoint on any level. Impeccable service, tempting drink choices and a charcuterie motherboard for the ages full of amazing cheese, meats and many delicious pickled items got the evening off to a fantastic start. My husband and I had the filet paired with baby bok choy, radishes, lion's mane mushrooms (exquisite), pickled red onion, turnips and horseradish cream sauce. It was out of this world good. Two of my daughters had the duck, which came with mushrooms, asparagus, daikon radish, a really superb smoked pomegranate bbq sauce and turnip green pesto. Raves from both. My third daughter had the pasta and scallops, which we also ordered as a side together with the most gorgeous, crispy potato quarters. I can echo her feelings about how great the pasta dish was. Will look forward to coming back to celebrate another special occasion!! read more

Excellent dinner & service all the way around. We tried the tasting! Menu Three courses plus dessert! read more

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Excellent service. Our server was conversational, outgoing and knowledgeable. But the food...oh my goodness. Some of the best I've had in Cincinnati. A true feast for the palate. Cannot wait to return here. read more

There are so many great things to say about Bouquet! The service was exceptional and the food was the best food I've had from any restaurant in the Cincy area in the 2 years I've lived here. They have delicious vegan and gluten free options which is always something I look for when trying new restaurants. Everyone I dined with loved their meals and we even ordered a few extra sides because we wanted more! Overall great experience and will be coming back here again in the future. read more

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The updated tasting menu with wine pairings moves Bouquet to a 6! Only suggestion is to make a more interesting plant based third entree! Just adding tofu or a burger did not cut it. Jim read more

Recently went to Bouquet with my husband and in laws and it was fantastic! Three of us had the four course meal, which was plenty of food. My husband is a vegan and he was able to get multiple items with small changes to fit his dietary needs. Overall we thought Bouquet has upped their game since the last time we were there in 2019. Everything was delicious, creative, and plated with finesse. Would highly recommend! read more

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We were looking for a slightly more upscale dining option, so we decided to go with Bouquet. We started with the Beet salad, which my husband liked. The flavors were interesting, and it was very fresh, but it probably goes over better if you're a fan of beets [which I guess I'm not.] Since I love me some good french fries, we also ordered the Bouquet Fries with dill caper aioli and house mustard. The fries were good, and I liked the aioli - the mustard was a bit on the spicy side. For our entree, we went with the Sesame Seed Encrusted Tofu, which was very flavorful overall, and the tofu had a nice crispiness while being soft on the side. It's served on a bed of rice noodles, but there was some element in the dish I just really didn't enjoy. We definitely went with two dessert orders to make up for what had so far been a lackluster meal for me. We tried the Peanut Butter & Jelly Brownie, which had a nice balance of flavors representing all of the elements of the dish. We also tried the Chocolate Tart with Banana Cream - these flavors paired well together. read more

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This place is a mess! Horrible service and management. Food was just okay. AVOID!!! There are many other options in the area.

If you want good food this place is ok. If you want attitude and horrible service then this is the place for you. Will never come back to this place based on service alone. Find another place. read more

I love this seasonal restaurant that features local farm fresh products. Bouquet does lots of pickling and preserving, they truly have a team of chefs and culinary specialists running their kitchen. We come to this restaurant when we want to go out close to home and have a great meal. Guaranteed great service and even better food and drinks! read more

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Wow. What an amazing experience! Staff was super nice and knowledgeable of the menu and drinks... we did the tasting menu. Salad to start, fantastic flavors. I had the chicken and dumplings next and the wife had wagyu meat balls. Both amazing! Next I had duck with greens and hash, the wife had the burger with potato wedges... duck was cooked perfect, I don't like greens but I cleaned my plate! To finish I had the banana pie and the wife had the peanut butter bar... again both plates were cleaned. Also the wife had the wine pairing and I did a bourbon flight. Such an amazing restaurant. Can't recommend it more! GO THERE! I will also say if you are a foodie and want an experience then this is for you. If you expect cheap food and it to be quick you might not enjoy it as much. We had a blast! read more