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    Brown Dog Cafe

    3.1 (368 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Brown Dog Cafe
    Christine Y.

    Enjoyed the Nashville Hot wings, the Waldorf salad, and Chili dusted Mahi. All were very good. The hot wings are gigantic (awkward to eat with a knife and fork, but extremely messy if you don't). Love the location here at Summit park.

    CarolAnn G.

    It was a busy Saturday night so we had to wait a little longer than usual. We got the hummus platter as an appetizer, burgers, and tofu on salad. The hummus platter is wonderful. 4 out of 5 of us enjoyed it. (My husband doesn't eat hummus.) The curried tofu on salad was filling, but I didn't expect one large piece of tofu. The guys really liked the fries - those were finished but the burgers weren't. We shared the chocolate banana bread for dessert for our daughter's Birthday. The liquid ganache in the center was a really nice touch. My daughter liked the Caramelized banana.

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    Josh G.

    We just wrapped up our dinner and I have to say, I was super impressed! It was a decently busy Saturday night, but we secured reservations through their website super easily just a little over an hour before we wanted to eat, so that was nice. Some of the tables have high backed benches that help to make you feel a little more isolated than you would think, given the amount of tables in the size. It felt a little more romantic, and despite being nearly full, the overall ambient noise level was fairly low, which was also nice. For the price, it's going to be really hard to beat the quality of meal you're going to receive. I kept it simple and ordered a burger, their El Diablo, which featured ghost pepper cheese, barbacoa, pico de gallo and guacamole. It was cooked perfectly and each element was fantastic. The barbacoa was amazing and the guacamole was super creamy. My wife ordered diver scallops with a butternut squash risotto and roasted red pepper sauce that was to die for. The scallops were perfect and the roasted red pepper flavor shined through. All in all, we were both very pleased - and very full - when all was said and done. As far as quality is concerned, for the price, that is some of the best food I've ever had.

    Tina G.

    Where are the seasonings? Why all the hidden charges in fine print? I came for poutine but I believe that is for dinner at this time. It's 1pm on a Saturday and the place is a full house for the most part. It's a trendy, cute spot in Summit Park, my favor place to walk and people watch. We finally found time to fulfill a reservation twice removed, and were greeted with warm smiles and pleasant demeanor. The staff was accommodating with our needs. The food lacked seasoning and personality. It looked great as you can see from the pictures but for me, their has to be flavor. The house salad was delicious but more greens were needed to balance the cheese and nuts. Burger was dry. Be sure to mention your toppings for the sandwich or you just get meat on a bun. Upcharge $5 for anything other than fries. The ice cream was creamy, milky and but could use more vanilla. No flavor. The carrot cake could have been more textured. I cannot even remember the omelet and I just left the place. When we paid the bill and i reviewed it, I noticed my drink was actually alcohol and there was an upcharge for fruit in place of fries. All the help could say was sorry and that she should have mentioned the upcharges but it was on the menu. They are definitely trained to con you with smiles and omissions. I should have read the other reviews. This plastic experience could have been spared.

    Getting a quick dinner before Army!
    Tyler J.

    Everyone was very welcoming and the bartender did a great job keeping up with all her drink requests and serving her area. The ambiance is cool. Inside and outside seating. My food was good and wife's salad was good too. We will be back. The burnt carrots are not good.

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    Nice little lunch spot in Summit Park. I had the chicken and waffles and it was surprisingly delicious. Our waitress was great as well.

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    4.4(29 reviews)
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    I was at a nearby doc appt and saw this place nearby on maps…read more Upon entering, the barista was super sweet and welcoming. I didn't see anything out of the norm or specialties right off the bat so I asked for her input. I requested "something a little sweet to break up the monotony of my typical plain lattes but I don't like too sweet." She recommended a couple things : maple or honey. I chose honey and she asked if I'd like a little cinnamon. This woman understood the assignment! Dang good latte! The shop is cute, services alcohol, and sells retain bottles (THC options too!)

    Coffee, cocktails, and bottle-shop, indoor and outdoor, by Summit Park…read more Friends were visiting the playground on the east side of Summit Park in Blue Ash (May 2025). Some of us needed coffee. Some (not the parents :-) wanted something more mellowing :-). Enter Higher Gravity on Summit Parkway. They have a full menu of (soft) coffees and teas, a full bar, and a "bottle store" of more spirited beverages. The coffee was strong and smooth, some with dairy, some with oat milk! Almond and coconut "milks" were also available. Espresso drinks, too. Nice! They made me a lovely, even smoother, black coffee with bourbon to sip. Another got an ice-cold Weldwerks Orange Creamsicle sour, flavored true to its name. Street parking is a little sparse, but several spaces right in front are for takeout, so we found a spot easily. There are some seats out front, and the playground is right across the street with several picnic tables outside of the kids-space. Perfect for all our wants and needs, including responsible alcohol-free childcare.

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    The Blue Goose Sports Café - Dinner

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    Outside presented a nice "hole in the wall" place with an interior of a bar with some dinning room…read moreseating. Came in to watch the bengals play the Cardinals. I was going to eat burger but nachos sounded good along with pretzel/beer cheese (appetizer fare). I ordered a Miller lite on draft to wash it down. Atmosphere was decent but unless other fare is better then I would not go to eat the food. Pretzels were meh with a really salty cheese. The ground beef nachos lacked any flavor and with microwaved cheese clinging to the chips looked like a mound of mush; I do not recommend either items. The draft Miller light (yes I know it is not boojie micro brewed beer) was cold so that was decent. I give this place a 2 star, meaning I would eat here (trying a different menu item) but someone would definitely floating the bill. 1 - Just go on a fast or eat dirt 2- Crazy hungry or someone else paying 3- Not bad and not great 4 - Yummy Yummy 5 - OMG! I ate my fingers too!

    The Blue Goose Sports Café really surprised me (in the best way). I went in expecting your standard…read moresports bar food and walked out thinking about when I can go back. The burger was fantastic, juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The chicken wrap was just as good, packed with flavor and not dry like so many places manage to do. Even the Caribbean salad was a standout! The fruit tasted unbelievably fresh, like it came straight from a farmers market that morning. But the real showstopper? The onion straws. Do yourself a favor and pay the extra couple bucks for them they're out of the park good. Friendly service, great atmosphere, and food that's way better than it has any right to be for a casual spot. Highly recommend.

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    Northstar Cafe never disappoints. Seriously, this place is stamped in our book…read more The service is almost always A1, and even when the food takes a little longer than usual, they usually make up for it somehow or throw us a comp card, which we definitely appreciate. I also LOVE the setup here. You pay first, get your food second, and everything just seems to run smoothly. No unnecessary waiting around trying to figure out what's going on. My wife and I usually rotate between the pancakes, the hash, the Northstar Burger, or the potato hash. Honestly, you really can't go wrong with any of them. The food is always fresh, portions are good, and everything comes out looking like somebody actually cared about what they put on the plate. We probably go once or twice a week, especially for brunch. At this point, Northstar is basically family. And if you're like us and pretty picky about where you eat, this is definitely one that gets the stamp of approval. Great food, good atmosphere, and consistently solid service. One more thing: I believe they play jazz after 6 PM Monday through Friday, which is always a nice little bonus. Overall, definitely recommend if you're looking for good food with a nice ambiance. Northstar has a permanent spot in our rotation!

    Came here for the first time and had the chicken sandwich... it was crazy good. The flavor was…read moreabsolutely incredible and it tasted so fresh. The menu in general is small but full of classic American food with a bit of a modern twist. We also really enjoyed the fountain soda machine. It's great that they use a local company instead of just using Coke-a-Cola! The ordering system is different than at most restaurants (you order at the counter before getting served at your seat), but the line moves quickly. What was especially awesome about our experience at Northstar was the service. There was a very slight mistake on our order (a burger that we asked for no cheese came with cheese), and, although we didn't mind at all, Northstar went above and beyond to make it right.

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    I love meeting friends at Tommie's. The staff are always friendly, the drinks are amazing, and the…read moreambiance is wonderful.

    This was originally a "speakeasy" but has since gotten HUGE signage directing you to it, so really…read moredoesn't qualify anymore. You can either walk through the gun center or enter at the rear / side of the building. Either way it is a bit of a walk so could be a concern for anyone with mobility issues. I was surprised that there were not any disabled parking spots close to the side entrance. It's a large lounge, upscale and beautifully decorated though does not have an intimate feel. Majority of seating is tables vs. bar. The cocktail menu is unique and fun, with the different drinks named after famous and infamous gunslingers. I had a Baby Face Nelson which was attractive and delicious. At first I though it was a little weak but towards the end it hit with a bang (see what I did there). I also took advantage of the ladies night menu and got a $5 cucumber mint G&T. The cocktail pricing is what you'd expect, ranging from $12 to $16. The wine list is not extensive and I would not describe this as a wine bar. But, I would come here seeking a fancy cocktail anyway. No food served, but door dash menus are available and there is also a limited menu for direct delivery from the Indian restaurant across the road. The outdoor patio looks nice. We were there on the earlier side, around 5 PM on a weekday. Service was pretty attentive with only one waitress handling the tables. I think if they found a way to serve some simple appetizers and put in a railing along the walkway from the parking lot to the door (thinking of my husband here) I'd give it five stars. They have a weird rule in that they insist on scanning your ID, regardless of age, up until 7 PM any day - this is so that no one who orders a drink can go next door and shoot (where they also scan IDs). The shooting range closes at 7 PM. So shoot first, drink later.

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    Great ice-cold beers, pizza, more. Playground! Indoor and outdoor seating…read more We were in town for a wedding, and we ate at MadTree Parks & Rec several times (May 2026). Our host was able to make reservations for seating areas for large numbers of people, so once we had two areas of a dozen or more, and a couple other times we had one area of that size. This flexibility was a big plus because we could only guess at how many would make it each time. We had ice-cold beers of every description, including IPAs, hazys, and other local crafts. I can't name them all, and some drafts aren on the printed menu, bu5 8 kniw we had Psychopathy, a flavorful IPA, and Seeing Colors Tropical IPA, with a sweeter / hazy profile. Dont miss their cocktails! We loved the S'More Espresso Martini: vodka, chocolate liqueur, coffee tiqueur, and espresso :-) So much yum! And we ordered various pizzas. Our favorite was the Scenic Supreme (pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, red onions, green peppers, black olives) and the Vista Veggie (about the same without the meats). I also saw friends devouring Caprese Canyon (olive oil, minced garlic, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, roma tomatoes, balsamic drizzle). And of course regular pepperoni. Tasty crust, tasty red sauce, (you could get white sauce), generous toppings. We got the large sizes, which were enough for at least four people per pie. Sandwich-wise, the most popular was the Cuban Reuben: marble rye, corned beef, ham, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, dill pickle, and Russian dressing. It's the added ham and pickles that move it toward a Cuban sandwich. Well-stacked, hot, and flavorful. For local flavor, the Goetta sandwich: that flavorful Cincinnati oat-pork hash, with candied bacon, american cheese, pickled jalapeños, lettuce, and ranch. Here and there we shared Buffalo fried-Cauliflower with celery and ranch on the side. This was. Not as spicy as it could be. But if you're going to eat cauliflower, this is tasty approach. We like the tangy Fried Pickle Spears better, served with lightly-spicy chipotle ranch. And we added some fresh crunchy Caesar salads, too, and and amazing pecan, apple, blue cheese, cranberry salad! So many candied pecans! Somehow, the servers kept up with an erratic flow of orders from different groups, keeping track on portable devices, so it was easy for each group to settle their own bill as-needed. It may not sound like much, but it was impressively smooth and error-free. And the staff remained helpful,and cheerful throughout. They built a large playgroup area with slides and climbers and more. Inside there's a large play camper that we spent a lot of time in, too! This is a great place for fresh-air dining, for large groups, and especially for kids. We lived the food and drink. Lots of wonderful leftovers, especially those huge pizzas!

    I hesitated to give it a try after reading some of these reviews about how great it was you could…read moresit and let your kids run rampant, and how great the staff is at dealing with running screaming kids. Then I thought okay it's mid week, lunch time, so I came in. I was limited on time, came in and ordered a pizza and a beer. Told the server she could serve it in the to go box since I had to go sooner than I would have liked. Service was friendly, prompt and she still checked on me after I had paid. Although the place was not busy, there was a large table with a baby and 2 pre schoolers. They were all well behaved, but still I'm always surprised that breweries are now for kids. I really liked the decor!

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    4.1(71 reviews)
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    Taglio has THE BEST pizza and dessert in the area. But, they…read moreare also the best at judging people and creating an unwelcoming environment. The food alone is 5 starts: Seasonal pizza, GF Detroit Style crust...every other pizza pales in comparison. I will dream about this pizza, even though I was hungry after. More chicken needs to be added! The chocolate sorbet was exquisite. No notes. Was not offered to add candied almond or hot honey, it didn't need it. Possibly best restaurant dessert. Lower score because I was judged harshly by my server about where I lived, them being uppity and saying, "Eww, I'd never live there." After observation it seems mostly "regulars" dine here, I must have not looked expensive enough, or behaved poorly enough. For the price, I shouldn't be leaving hungry, or ashamed. Taglio, I will forever crave this meal, and forever feel awkward about dining with you.

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    First and foremost, Olivia was absolutely phenomenal! She was one of the best servers I've had in a…read morevery long time--sweet, personable, attentive, helpful, and genuinely a pleasure to talk to. She made us feel completely comfortable and truly made an already wonderful meal even better. Exceptional service from beginning to end! The restaurant itself is adorable, modern, beautifully decorated, and has a lovely patio. But the service and food completely stole the show. We ordered several appetizers, including the bruschetta, fried green tomatoes, corn and ricotta dip, and pimento croquettes. I'm VERY picky, and I genuinely wouldn't change a single thing. Every dish was flavorful, perfectly balanced, beautifully presented, and cooked exactly right. The bruschetta was so good that we ordered a second round! The fried green tomatoes were perfectly crisp with a delicious sauce, and the pimento croquettes were crispy on the outside, creamy inside, and paired perfectly with the sauce and pickles. The corn and ricotta dip was delicious as well. Nothing was too salty, under-seasoned, overcooked, or missing anything. The flavors were spot-on across the board. For dessert, we had the peach butter cake with everything on the side. The cake was delicious on its own and even better with the ice cream. It's rare to try so many dishes and not want to change a single thing, but that was the case here. The food was top-notch, and Olivia truly made the experience. We will definitely be back and will absolutely recommend this place to others. Amazing food, amazing service, and an overall experience that went above and beyond.

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