I hadn't been to this wonderful restaurant in a few years, so I decided that it was time. Connor took excellent care of us, visiting our table with exactly the right frequency. I started with the day's cream of mushroom soup with goat cheese. The soup was excellently crafted, and the mild goat cheese was the right addition. A tangy goat cheese would have clashed with the simplicity of the soup. My friend chose the jambalaya, and was very happy with it. I had pot roast, subbing wonderful roasted garlic potatoes for the mashed (which I highly recommend). The bordelaise sauce that comes on the side allows one to create a beef burguignon-type dish. The beef was cooked expertly, so it could be sliced into tender pieces that hold together. We both enjoyed their signature cornbread, of course. My friend's warm apple pie was amazing. My crème brûlée was the only thing in the entire meal that was less than amazing. The sugary layer on top was exactly as thin as I like it. The custard underneath was not impressively silky in texture. That isn't bad, but it also isn't difficult to achieve. It definitely didn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying every bite, and it's the largest crème brûlée I've ever had. So, I highly recommend Desha's, and definitely won't let years pass before I return. Addition: I should not have posted my review until after I had tried the bread pudding that I got to take home. Connor, who generally doesn't care for bread pudding, recommended it, so I had it today, heated 1 minute, covered, in the microwave. That stuff is wonderful. If you get it to go, do not taste it before you heat it, because it is clearly designed to be eaten warm. It is short on raisins, but that is a matter of taste, so I can overlook it. It isn't as good as the apple pie, but I got a bite of that, too, so I have tried all three of the recipes that interest me most, although I have to try the blackberry cobbler, too. Oh, and the pot roast was still great the second day. read more

deSha's - Cincinnati - CLASSIC POT ROAST - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Good morning, Tina! It was a wonderful event and my mom was totally loved on for her 90th Birthday Party. The food was great, and everybody seemed to enjoy it and comment on it. I appreciated the young ladies cutting up the cake and help serve that as well. As an Event Planner myself, I believe it was Christie and Lulu that handled my event and they were simply amazing. They were an event planner's dream. They checked in with me, they made sure everything was as it should be. They were kind and very cordial. I can't sing their praises enough. The feedback I got was it was a great venue and great food and everyone had a great time. So with that many greats I will say that I hope to work there again with future events. read more

We love DeShas and the casual atmosphere here. Today I'm reviewing the Burger Week special, the "let's taco about it" burger only. Our server was wonderful. The burger, while interesting, is nothing I'd ever order again. My husband agreed and we both gave it a 3 out of 5 stars. The taco meat and salsa on a burger with crunchy tortilla strips was not bad, it just wasn't great either. I highly recommend other dishes here (buttermilk fried chicken, all of their salads frankly) but this burger, while very original, just wasn't a hit with us. Please know, the regular menu is an easy 4-5 star experience. This review is the Burger Week review only. read more

deSha's - Cincinnati - Burger Week check in at DeShas - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Such a great experience. Nice happy hour in the bar area. Our bartender was great. The fish and chips were so good. The corn bread delicious. The soups and salads were really good. The service team was awesome. read more

every single time we have been in it has been great Has been while but like I said people it was just great. read more

Wait time: 0 with reservations Atmosphere: since it was the weekend, they had a few parties going on and it was a little bit louder than normal Service: amazing Food: one of the best French onion soups in Cincinnati. The grilled cheese was so so. It was a little too hard and crunchy. Price: $$$ Cleanliness: 8/10 read more

deSha's - Cincinnati - French onion, soup and grilled cheese - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Fish n Chips are always good! ...but I made the mistake of ordering the Fried Chicken, which was cooked the same way as the kids meal. Felt like I was eating an expensive plate of chicken nuggets read more

Good service , good food, warm beer. They definitely need to turn the temp down on their beer coolers

Looking for a place that gives you good 'ol American food, where you can still dress casually, but feel like you're at an upscale restaurant? DaSha's is it! Food is fresh, delicious, and the portion size is on point! Beautiful establishment serving everything from sandwiches, fish, steak, and pasta, etc! Enjoy an adult beverage with your meal if you like, their bar is stocked! Tonight I went with DaSha's Fish and Chips (small) with regular fries, and everything was so good! Others in my party bragged about their dishes too, making sure to take home leftovers. Shout out to Kennedy for serving our table, she was kind, and worked with us when we sprung on her that someone in our party was having a birthday (keeping everything hush, hush), she graciously brought out the brownie with ice cream drizzled in syrup, while we sang. Thanks! Kennedy. Our table enjoyed it all. Prices are affordable and you get bang for your buck here! A perfect place for a family night, a girl's night out, a birthday or wedding rehearsal dinner! If you haven't already done so, check it out! Enjoy! read more

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We had a great experience at deSha's for dinner the other night! I got the chimichurri steak (a seasonal special) with asparagus and sweet potatoes, and it was super tasty. My family all liked what they ordered as well-- prime rib, fried chicken, chicken wings, and an appetizer of soft pretzels. I really enjoy the cornbread that comes out before the food. It was busy but the service was still speedy and accommodating. The live music was also a fun touch! read more

Been there twice. I happen to be partial to corned beef. First time I ordered a Reuben, the second time I asked to hold the sauerkraut. DeSha's kraut is pretty good - I just happen to be a kimchi guy. Both sandwiches were excellent, as were the huge basket of fries that came with them. The decor is elegant, the service was top-notch. DeSha's is conveniently located on Montgomery Rd. in the Harper's Point area. I recommend it highly. read more

Haven't been here in a lot of years. It is more casual than I remember. We went for new years e e. Men is a lot smaller. We ended up having salmon, fried cod with panko crumbs and fried cod in standard breading. Service was ok but their menu is now more sandwiches and burgers and soups. Didn't expect for dinner. read more

deSha's - Cincinnati - panoramic cod - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Well this is definitely a bummer , but like always I will keep it honest. I would have given it a 2 if it wasn't for the music and cleanliness. The service was amazing and this is by no means a reflection on them. Let's start with the aka southern fried chicken. I haven't never in my life had fried chicken while in the south that consisted of a fried boneless chicken breast......and as you may of guessed yes it was dry and hammered. The prime rib pretzel was ok but would not recommend dipping it in their Au jus which was more like a brown gravy. The fries were my favorite part of the meal. If you are looking for a chill bar to hang out and entertain yourself then this may be your place, just eat before you get there. read more

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I came here tonight for a friend's rehearsal dinner. We had a private room in the back which was very nice. We had charcuterie, fruit, crackers, and cheese to start. Entrees were served buffet style, and included salad, pot roast, and fried chicken, as well as Gouda pasta. I don't usually like pot roast but I liked these, and the fried chicken was really crunchy too. Dessert was delicious - some sort of cookie pie but shaped like a muffin, topped with ice cream. I also had a glass of Moscato, which was also tasty. We had our own waitstaff as well, which was also nice. read more

deSha's - Cincinnati - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Came here for brunch with about 15 people for our annual Christmas get together. We sat in the Rookwood Room, which was perfect size for us, however there is no ceiling which allows all of the noise from the restaurant to travel into our "private" room. Food is pretty good and wouldn't mind coming back here next year. read more

deSha's - Cincinnati - Fried Chicken Cheddar Skillet - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Had a great time at deSha's. We had a large party that they were able to accommodate. Service was a little slow, but our waitress was very nice. They did lose one of our orders so they all didn't come out at the same time: The ambiance is very warm and cozy. I got the prime rib pretzel bun and loved it. The meat was very tender and I loved the dip that came with it. We ordered a few apps and they were just ok. I did not personally have the French onion soup, but it came highly recommended by two people in my party. read more

deSha's - Cincinnati - Prime Rib Pretzel Sandwich - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great food and service! Had a great dinner and enjoyed the live music too. Several different eating areas, we were seated in the bar area and it was more secluded and private for party of 8. read more

Went for lunch with a group of friends.. service was excellent .. food was delicious...

It was Mother's Day, so maybe they should get a pass? Our server was distracted by another of his tables. Multiple times- I'll bring you waters. I'll bring you bread. Nothing. Fortunately another waitress stepped in to fulfill the promises. Food was disappointing. Prime rib was over 50% fat. Brisket was a few very thin slices. Again, brought by another server or we might still be waiting. Kicker was a 20% automatic gratuity. If ever there was a call for a reduced tip, this was it. Disappointed. read more

deSha's has a nice ambiance. The food is okay. Service was serviceable. I ordered a Spinach Salad with Salmon. It was good, but it didn't stand out among other salmon salads I've had elsewhere. My friend ordered the French Onion Soup. I have to say it looked delicious! Given the relatively fancy interior, I feel the food should be better. That said, it's not bad and if we're in the neighborhood... in a pinch, we'd come back. read more

deSha's - Cincinnati - Spinach Salad w/ Salmon - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The Pot Roast was the best I've had. Great atmosphere ! and service. Everything I've tried here has been great read more

whole experience was so tasty! we came for lunch and started with the cornbread and it was AMAZING! it is a must order and was sooo good. 10/10. we came on ash wednesday so were not eating meat so i tried the choose 2: tomato soup and grilled cheese. grilled cheese was tasty but nothing special 8/10. the tomato soup was so flavorful and delicious. i really liked it! 10/10. i also got a side salad and i thought it was on the better side of caesar salads as well! 9/10. my husband got the salmon and liked it but it was a little overcooked. we probably would try something else next time. 8/10. we will definitely be back and am excited to try more things!!! read more

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Excellent food and service . Everything was great except ice tea . Prime rib and fish was very good

We had reservations for 4 Saturday night. We were promptly seated even though our full party had not arrived. The waiter was attentive and brought water immediately for all including expected guests. The restaurant became very busy. Our drink orders were delayed but I think that was because the bar was backed up. There was a large party in their party room. We haven't been there in awhile but the ambiance of the place was first rate. I'm giving 4 stars for the food. Stuffed mushrooms were underwhelming. My dinner companions loved the onion soup. I had the meatloaf. Loved the mashed potatoes, green beans were overcooked and meatloaf okay. Fried chicken was chicken "patties" not a piece of fried chicken. It came with mashed and green beans. Very nice evening in a first class restaurant. I wish I could rave about the food. It was just regular tavern food. read more

Good food in a lovely atmosphere. I live that there is a piano player/singer, it feels so old school and adds to the overall atmosphere. Service was a little slow, but we were catching up with each other and not in a hurry so it wasn't a problem for our table. Get the fried chicken, so worth it! read more

In the midst of multiple restaurant choices, we decided on deSha's because it has been many years since we've been there. What a great decision. My club sandwich was one of the best I've had in awhile and spouse got the shrimp lobster roll. Delicious. Great atmosphere. Ditch the chains and head over to deSha's. They also have some great comfort food choices I'm going to try. Kentucky Hot Brown; meatloaf; buttermilk fried chicken!!!! read more

Always a pleasant restaurant service food and staff, clearly run by conscientious management team

Easy to get to, easy parking in a large lot, plenty of seating, very nice ambiance, EXCELLENT service and food. Solid fish and chips (2 kinds!) or fish sandwich, good bar service too. Prices are fair and I've enjoyed every meal I've eaten here. read more

The food was hot and good the service was stellar and the red mess very cozy fir a cold day

Food exceptional, service great, ambiance unique. I have been coming here for over two decades and it's still a class act!! Many many wonderful memories over these years! Thank you DeShas!! read more

deSha's - Cincinnati - Famous cornbread! - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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My sister and I had dinner on our way to see our mom. First of all the drinks were amazing. Strawberry basil margarita. You had a pop of basil in every drink. I ordered the meatloaf and my sister the pot roast. Both were exceptional. The mashed red potatoes were yummy. The service was top notch and the restaurant is beautiful. read more

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deSha's was a pleasant surprise. I haven't been here in years, like a decade. Stoped by on an early Sunday after noon for lunch and sat outside with the family. I kept it simple and had the Buffalo chicken salad (grilled) was super delicious. My wife enjoyed her salmon salad as the kids loved their grilled cheese. Service was friendly and prompt. The outdoor deck next to the Harpers Point Pond provided an amazing atmosphere. I don't venture to this part of the city hardly ever, but another visit to deSha's would not be out of question. read more

deSha's - Cincinnati - Grilled chicken Buffalo Chicken Salad - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We had a rehearsal dinner here for 30 people. They gave us a beautiful room in the back of the restaurant. We had a couple servers who did a great job. They started by getting drinks. It was a little slow but getting drinks for 30 people takes time. Then we had a buffet dinner. Pot roast was well seasoned and moist. The chicken piccata was excellent and a favorite of most of the people at my table. Gouda mad and cheese was so creamy and cheesy. It was amazing. Grilled vegetables were excellent and mashed potatoes were fresh and flavorful. The room was nice and secluded and they even had a 60" TV for us to show a video on. Really nice dinner, servers and atmosphere. read more

The pub fish and chips was delicious! The atmosphere here is very welcoming and specialty sangria drinks are a nice touch. Fast service and very clean! read more

deSha's - Cincinnati - Pub fish & chips was delicious!!! Nice service and speciality sangria was a nice touch. The atmosphere was very welcoming! - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Four of us went for Friday lunch. Service was friendly. We sat outside which was nice. I ordered the Pub fish and chips, sub broccoli. It was huge and great. I ate it all . Others got a burger, veggie quiche, and a salad with chicken. All were reported good. Prices were typical. The only downside was that it took a long time to get the food. It wasn't busy. I would go again with more time. read more

deSha's - Cincinnati - pub fish and chips, sub broccoli for fries - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

It was terrible the waiter was terrible messed my food up and took for ever with the food

We were down seeing our kid in Cincy & threw the dice. Wonderful meal, service & atmosphere. The New Orleans Blues Band was a plus!! read more

deSha's - Cincinnati - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

MUSIC SO LOUD YOU CANT EVEN TALK AT YOUR TABLE , food that has a INCONSISTENCY of DRY WINGS , but have MOIST FRIED CHICKEN for the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich, and a SOLID SERVER PROVIDING GOOD SERVICE despite the music costing her money - she told us people got up and left shortly after sitting down before us at same table cause of the music being too loud . I'm sorry, but I wanted to emphasize on the music cause they turned it down after they got complaints, but then they turned it back up again - this isn't Madison square garden where all people came to hear the performer - I just wish they provided more courtesy . I mean, we took a table not exactly close to the performer too and all three including myself at the table felt the music was overkill . The consistently bright spot was the server . read more

I was very disappointed. My son and I went there on a Sunday late afternoon and our server (Kat) which I only knew from the receipt, acted like we were an inconvenience. I had the Club sandwich which was very good and he had the Kentucky Hot Bourbon which he enjoyed as well. We were greeted when we arrived by the host, but waited at the table a while before greeted by our server. Someone very polite delivered our food. I had to ask another server for drink refill. When we left there were 4 employees at the host stand... none of which seemed to notice us. Overall very disappointed. read more

There is nothing like a well prepared fillet mignon, and my 3 oz. steak was nothing like a well prepared filet mignon. The mashed potatoes were served at room temperature and the asparagus was even colder. The ice cream was totally melted and the topping was a mere swirl in the ice cream at the bottom of a warm bowl. Service was unprofessional and unfriendly. Being with a group of 12, the 20% tip was set and the quality of service was not assured. I'm read more