We have been here twice now and love the outdoor bar. This time we we had the Steak Diane. Perfect medium rare, and the Diane sauce was delicious! The owner introduced himself, shook our hands, and came back twice to check on us. When I went inside to use the bathroom the inside the seats were full and a host directed me there. Thoroughly enjoyed and recommend David's! read more

My son often has soccer practice out in the Amelia/Batavia area, and I've always struggled to find a nearby restaurant that I liked. Enter David's Kitchen & Bar, opened for a little over a year now at 1020 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245. My daughter joined my wife and me on this visit, and while there is a kids menu, she opted for something more exciting and went with the crispy chicken sandwich topped with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and pickles on a potato bun with a loaded baked potato on the side ($15.69). Nothing too out of the ordinary, but a solid chicken sandwich and potato. My wife ordered the tender basket with fries ($13.99), which featured hand-breaded and fresh tenders that were really good. Their fries are also hand-cut and freshly fried. Good stuff! I enjoyed the grilled chicken balsamic sandwich topped with balsamic glaze, pickled onions, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and a mozzarella cheese melt served on a potato bun along with a small garden salad on the side ($15.69). I think this was the star of the meal. The balsamic glaze combined with pickled onion was outstanding! read more

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Chef owner David came by and made sure everything was perfect. Had the BLT salad with Salmon, Lamb Chops, and Baked Cod. The beers are cold the service is great. And the portions are generous. Great Band, tonight the Marsha Brady Band. Thank you David's read more

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First visit here and had lunch specials. The service was great. Very friendly and the place is clean. Burgers were average, about what you expect. No complaints there. The fries on the other hand were a greasy clump of a mess. I am surprised they even served them. They were not fit to eat The price is reasonable for what it is. Hopefully the fries were a fluke. Aside from that it was ok. read more

David’s Kitchen & Bar - Fries, not good. - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Love this place! The service is always great! Friendly staff. We wanted a place to get out of the heat and enjoy a nice lunch. This is the place. I had the Harvest Salad with honey mustard dressing and an iced tea with lemon. The salad was crisp and fresh. The iced tea was cold and freshly made. Perfect on a 95 degree day. Always a good experience here. read more

David’s Kitchen & Bar - Harvest salad - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We dined there on a Sunday evening. We ordered one ribeye dinner to split. The steak was so tough we had difficulty cutting it with the steak knife and could not chew it. When we mentioned it to our server she indicated that was unusual as most customers compare their steaks to The high end steakhouse here in Cincinnati. As mentioned we split a ribeye dinner. We had a glass of house wine and a bourbon on the rocks. The dinner total was over $80 not including tip. Very pricey for a steak that ended up being the dog's dinner. read more

I've had really good meals here and some not so good. Some of their specials haven't been very good. However, everybody raves about their fried chicken and jalapeno potatoes. The last time I ate there, I had the fried chicken salad. It was the best thing I've ever had there. The service isn't consistent either. But it's a really bright, open main room with a separate, darker bar area. I've never had a mixed drink there. read more

This place used to be the Iron Skillet, so our expectations were high . We had been hearing some good buzz about this place, so we ate here on a Sunday nite. This is the only day that they normally have prime rib which is my favorite entree. I got that and my wife ordered the pork chop, She said it was at least the second best pork chop she has had in her entire life. There was a disparity in one menu item's description and what was brought, so the server brought the manager who corrected the problem quickly and cheerfully. The air conditioner was working overtime, so bring an overgarment if you are cold-blooded. Our server was Sabrina who was friendly and attentive. We had a very pleasant dining experience and intend to return soon. read more

This place should open a second location closer to norwood . Its awesome and from my understanding they do weekly specials as well as daily specials and different theme nights like trivia, karaoke, bingo, etc. The staff is nice enough and the food was delicious, the menu is super extensive. Ill be back when on this side of town ! read more

My family decided to visit the newly opened David's Kitchen + Bar for Sunday lunch. Good choice. The place is friendly and service is excellent. We started with the Saratoga chips followed by entrees of Salmon Florentine, chicken Caesar, burger and baked potatoes. Everything was yummy and well cooked. I will give this place another visit and you will want to as well. read more

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We've been going to David's since it opened and it started out perfect! Food options were good, food was immaculate, the service was prompt and nice. But the last few times we have been there everything has took a turn for the worse... Items on the menu that have been "discontinued" but remain on the menu. (Server didn't say anything until after we tried to order) The ranch used to be my wife's favorite, was thin and smooth and now it's thick and unappealing. The honey mustard used to be amazing and now it tastes like mustard with a bit of sugar in it. The fries used to be thick and I assumed freshly cut and now they are thin and look much less appealing. Seems like they went from a good quality fresh restaurant to a frankly disappointing from what we grew to expect. With all that said, David is usually in the restaurant walking around and is a very nice gentleman just hope he sees this and realizes maybe all changes aren't good. read more

I personally really enjoyed the amazing pretzel served with a variety of delicious dips. I definitely underestimated the size of the pretzel at the time of ordering. My daughter loved her cheeseburger. It was perfectly cooked and the fries were amazing. Also, the staff is very professional and kind! read more

We have been there on several occasions and cannot speak highly enough about this place. The staff is friendly, we have always had prompt service and the outside patio is a great place to sit on a nice evening especially when they have live music. We got the fried cheese, which is great, we have had most items on the menu at this point and have never had a bad dish. highly recommend I love these locally owned places where you can actually meet and speak with the owner while you are there. read more

Even though the look from the outside is pleasant, and the ambiance inside is warming. The mid 90's menu. Having a fried, quartered potato with sour cream and chopped jalapeños on top for 16 dollars is not worth it. I could have bought all of that for 16 dollars and made it 12 or more times. Even a broke college student could afford and make this. The goat cheese salad for 30 or the steak for 50 to 60 is way overpriced for the quality and expense. The concept is pleasant but the price and quality of the food is not worth the bill. read more

We ordered the pretzel first, and it was cold. We ordered a salad, without cheese, and it came with cheese. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, and it was not spicy at all. The sandwich was ridiculously salty, and just tasted like paprika. Our server was super sweet though. She made up for it. read more

We went here for lunch yesterday with family, a 12 top. Our server was Alyssa. We waited as long as we could for part of our party. Alyssa was patient. We finally ordered without the late comers. Even with the order finally in the wait time was very long, though not the server's fault. We heard the kitchen staff was short, but still. The food began to trickle out, with the first item being my salad, I loved that the salad plate was cold, then ten minutes later three others received their food, and so on, you get the picture. The late comers finally arrived and now Alyssa had to readjust her management of the table with seat changes and etc. Anyhow, that's how the delivery of food went. The food itself was not a treat. Some at the table ordered the Cod Basket, including myself, and they were pretty much cold and greasy and unenjoyable. I'm not sure about other folks, but I did not hear anyone raving about how good their meal was. The ambiance was kind of fun, though the small back room where we were was loud. I felt sorry for the other two tables that had to endure the noise. I feel that Alyssa did her best considering all circumstances. I will say that the floor was very slippery with the wetness from the rain, almost icy-like slippery. Be warned on a rainy day. Sorry to say that we will not be back for a return visit. We have too many lunch options between my house and David's Kitchen and Bar. read more

The fried mozzarella is a must have! I would also recommend their signature giant soft pretzel. read more

David’s Kitchen & Bar - Fried Mozzarella - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

First time trying the new David's restaurant. Interior of the restaurant wasn't changed much from previous one. Staff was prompt and efficient. Our fish sandwiches were hot, crispy and delicious. Probably one of the best I've had. The grilled asparagus was seasoned a little salty but had a freshly grilled taste. Technically their fries were waffle fries. They are not my husband's favorite but he ate them readily. We will try the Saratoga chips next time. This is a pleasant place on the East side of town to have lunch or dinner. read more

David’s Kitchen & Bar - Cod fish sandwich with fries - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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First time coming here. No mozzarella, limited selection of local craft beers. Poor service.

Good food and good vibes especially on the outdoor patio. The burger and chicken tenders are great too! read more

David’s Kitchen & Bar - Fried Mozzarella - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is such a hidden gem. Truly! We've been to this establishment multiple times. Every single thing, down to the signature cocktails have been incredible. Pretzel app, best cheese squares I've ever had! Burgers, amazing. Chicken sandwiches, incredible! Fries, so good (and I'm really not a French fry fan) every single thing we've ever had here has been amazing. All the food and condiments are house made. I absolutely love this place. Worth the 30min drive for us. Don't miss out on this incredible family owned restaurant. read more

Great food and a hidden gem of the east side! I had a ribeye and my wife had salmon and both were phenomenal and at a great price. Beers are cold and vibes are good. They did have a neat little covered patio bar but we sat inside. Will definitely check the bar out on our next visit. read more

Had an early lunch on Saturday. It was amazing. The pretzel is huge and comes with beer cheese, ranch and spicy mustard. Delicious adult beverages and excellent service. read more

I have now visited David's three times, and I cannot say enough nice things about the fantastic neighborhood gem. The atmosphere and warm friendly staff are perfect. The food is wonderful. Huge fan of the salmon BLT. The pretzel and brussel sprout appetizers are both yummy! They also have fun events. Music, trivia, paint and sips....check them out soon! read more

Excellent food and service. Clean. Owner involved venue. Well worth a visit. I'm sure we will be back soon.

Really good food and service. Had a salmon BLT and harvest salad. Very fresh tasting! Very comfortable vibe. Enjoyed our time there. .

Quality of the food could improve. A fish sandwich for $20 that didn't even cover the bun is appealing to me. The servers were great everyone was nice. I like that there was a beer garden with a band. It's a great idea if you're just drinking, I wouldn't go back for the food. read more

Everything was great..except having 6 adults crammed into a small room with other tables of 6

Stopped in for a beer and some dinner. Enjoyed a couple of cold Yuenglings, fresh garden salad and a delicious Black and Blue Burger. Great service at the bar tonight. I'll be back here soon. read more

The food was so good! The burgers and mac & cheese are amazing. It's a little loud inside for my taste. It's very hard to have a conversation but other than that it's really great. read more

Was not terrible but for the price could get a bigger Burger at Burger King and taste the same. After reading some reviews had higher hopes. read more

Do not complain about anything. Especially warm beer. I have been banned from all of these "family" restaurants because the beer was in fact warm. Food was great, staff great, owners horrible expletives, ambiance was good. read more

We are moving to this area so we looked for local restaurants. We ate here twice in one week! So far, we've eaten the short rib sandwich, the Philly cheese steak, chicken tenders, and the chicken bacon ranch flat bread. It was all so good! The fries are AMAZING! The staff were super friendly and the service was great. We look forward to making this our new local favorite. read more

This is my third time at this restaurant and it's been positive up to today. We got here on Mother's Day at 4:30. They were already out of there pork chops, which is a main course. How can you not anticipate a big crowd on a major day? Even though the menu clearly says you can upgrade to a signature side, we were told that was a typo. Then mash potatoes aren't available till after 5, on a popular holiday, even though the menu make no mention of that. They took a special date and really cast bad vibes on it. read more

A buddy of mine was playing music and we decided to go check this place out. It was amazing!!!! From the food to the staff. All 5 Stars. I was blown away by the fried cheese for starters. They take a chunk of fresh sliced cheese and batter it with this amazing breading and fried perfectly. I wanted to steal more off other people's plates. Then they made a french fry like I've never had. So good. Those came with this Hot Chicken sandwich with slaw which was the best one in the city. I will 100% be back. The waitress told me that they do all kinds of cool stuff during the week. Karaoke, music , and a vinyl night where a DJ plays your album you bring. And if all that's not enough. Everything was freshly made and the prices were very reasonable. The owner David made some rounds and was fun and great to talk with. Love this place!!!!! read more

Audrey H was such an amazing server and extremely nice!! she was was fast paced and on it, as a fellow server i respect her fast pace but still amazing service! Food was amazing and my lemon drop was delicious read more

Great food, ambience, and service! The new pork chop was delicious. The pretzel is a must have and is gargantuan!

service: 5/5 Price: reasonable Sweet tea: not too shabby Mac n cheese: 5/5 Dry rub wings: 2/5 that was different not my cup o tea Pretzel: 4/5 yummy but a tad too big, queso solid Fish n chips: 5/5 Looking forward to coming back to try a burger and steak read more

Hottest new place on the east side!!! Heard about this place from a friend and had to go! It's hard to match outdoor music & bar with GREAT food but somehow they did it!! I had a burger and it was PERFECTION!!! Well seasoned & cooked and delicious. Better than I recently had at a high end restaurant downtown. You gooooooooo!!! Tip big for local!!! read more

David’s Kitchen & Bar - Menu - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Had to go back for round 2! Thursday at 5:30 busy busy busy! Seated within 5 minutes very quick with our beverages. I ordered the seasonal salmon Florentine. Charbroiled salmon fresh cut. served over sautéed spinach and peppers and capers in a lemon butter sauce. Absolutely divine, salmon cooked to perfection and very very hot. The spinach was not overcooked and very flavorful in the lemon butter caper sauce. I highly recommend I will be returning to check out other menu items. Great job. They have warmed the dining area up from the previous owner, which makes it a much more casual and comfortable dining experience. read more

David’s Kitchen & Bar - Hand cut salmon, grilled to perfection over steamed spinach with peppers and capers, and a lemon butter sauce. - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio