I LOVE this place…read more They may single-handedly have the best margaritas in town. Tasty and strong -- just how I like them. Every time I go, the drinks are consistent and well-balanced, and they don't skimp. I usually pop in for a quick happy hour with friends or former coworkers, and it's perfect for that. So far I've had the deviled eggs and the potato latkes, and both were really good -- great little bites to pair with a margarita. The vibes are super cute, cozy, and welcoming. I cannot wait until the weather warms up so I can sit out on the patio -- it's going to be such a whole mood. The staff is always friendly and helpful, which makes the experience even better. Pro tip: if you get there around 4:30-5:00 PM, you typically won't have much of a wait. If you're in Blue Ash and want strong margaritas, cute vibes, and easy happy hour energy -- this is your spot.

Unbelievable experience this morning at brunch. My friend and I each ordered a regular coffee and a…read morebowl of French onion soup plus a Croque Madame to share. Our server brought all three food dishes out at the same time, which we could not even fit on the small table without taking off some things to put on the bench next to me. The soup was tasty, but mostly large cubes of bread with practically no cheese at all. The Croque Madame had no discernible cheese on it at all. The worst part: we each requested a coffee refill (one was never offered), and our server poured half of my friend's topped up coffee directly from her cup into my cup! I was so shocked that I was speechless. To top off this incredible faux pas, she split the check into two without asking, and I was treating my friend. Instead of bringing a new check as I requested, she had me sign her tablet that just showed the total, with no breakout, had me fill in her tip, and then walked away with neither asking me if I wanted a receipt, which of course I did, nor providing me with one. The coffee thing was so gross and unsanitary that I never shall return.

We went to see a friend's band and luckily made reservations beforehand because they were packed!…read more Very much a townie type place where most people knew each other and were obviously by the way they chatted with the staff. We got there about half an hour before the band started, which was nice to settle in before it got hard to hear. The server was very friendly and asked us if we had been there before and upon hearing it was our first time, gave us a little info on the place. We both ordered wine flights and split the veggie flatbread and enjoyed all of it. Very fun night!

Great little place stopped n for a flight of wine and to see the band. The wine was varied and…read moreinteresting. First time n a Macedonia Wine Bar, nice wine lovely flat bread and the music was very fun

1. Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chop This plate came out looking…read moreserious. The pork chops had that golden, crunchy sear that lets you know the chef didn't cheat the pan. The crust is seasoned well, giving each bite a savory crunch before you hit the juicy center. The sauce on the bottom adds flavor but also runs a little thin, so it doesn't cling as much as you'd expect. The mashed potatoes are smooth, and those crispy fried onions on top add the right texture. Solid, comforting, and flavorful -- just needed a thicker reduction to tighten the plate. 2. Gnocchi with Braised Short Rib Sauce This dish is exactly what comfort food wants to be when it grows up. The gnocchi is soft, pillowy, and coated in a rich, slow-simmered sauce that tastes like somebody took their time building layers. You get a blend of tomato, parmesan, herbs, and that short rib flavor that carries the whole bowl. It's heavy -- in a good way -- and every bite feels like fall weather in a bowl. Definitely one of the stronger dishes. 3. Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Green Beans & Tomato Relish The chicken is fried to that perfect "crisp but not greasy" level. The parmesan crust gives it a nutty, salty pop, while the tomato pieces add freshness to cut through the richness. The shredded parmesan on top melts just enough to tie everything together. The green beans are cooked right -- not soggy, still with a snap. The side dish (mac & cheese, most likely) is creamy with a buttery breadcrumb top that adds the right crunch. Overall, a well-balanced plate. 4. Spaghetti & Meatballs This is classic Italian comfort done the Cooper's Hawk way. The sauce is thick, tangy, and bright with tomato flavor. The meatballs are tender and seasoned well, and the touch of ricotta on top softens the acidity and makes the sauce creamy as you mix it in. The pasta is cooked right -- not mushy, not stiff, easy to twirl. Simple, hearty, and dependable. Overall Impression Cooper's Hawk came through with a table full of comfort and richness. Everything was plated well, seasoned properly, and cooked with intention. The standout dishes are the gnocchi and the parmesan-crusted chicken, but nothing on the table missed the mark.

We were in the area so we stopped here for lunch. We've eaten dinner at the one in Liberty Twp so…read morewe knew the vibe was about wine. We tried the Grilled Mahi sandwich ($17.99) and the Soup & Sandwich combo ($19.99). A glass of wine was $11 and a soft drink was $4.99. $70 with tax and tip. The term "upscale" seems to have become a euphemism for "more expensive than you thought it was going to be". I rated it 3 stars for several reasons. First, the food tasted very salty, almost to the point of us sending it back but we didn't because we had been waiting almost 30 minutes and were hungry. The slow service was reason two. Reason three was the price point. Five bucks for a coke? Twenty bucks for a soup and sandwich? The food was OK but the value just wasn't there. And reason four was the noise level. It was so loud I couldn't take an incoming cell phone call. Having said all that, they didn't seem to be hurting for business on a Friday afternoon so all I can say is it seems there are a lot of people out there who really like the place. If you're one of them, I think you'll find this Coopers Hawk a great place for lunch or dinner.

Wow! Great food! Great service!! Great selection of wines!! I had a Groupon coupon for a wine…read moretasting for 2 so my daughter and I went to do the tasting. My husband came along for lunch and to try a glass or two. The wine tasting was outstanding!! The cheese tray was so tasty and huge!! Check out the photos. My husband got the chicken salad sandwich on a croissant- it was huge!! He thoroughly enjoyed every bite. We wanted to get a dessert only they were out so she gave us some chocolate fudge cheese instead - WOW!! Try the chocolate fudge cheese - ITS AMAZING!! We will defiantly be back.

This is a fun evening hang out spot. The staff and owner and super friendly and making coming here…read morefun and relaxing. It's a wine bar with a small menu (chicken salad and charcuterie in the evenings). They do wine flights and tastings. On Friday nights they feature live music which makes for a fun atmosphere. They have a few non-alcoholic choices and some good bourbons as well.

Went with the fish and chips per a recommendation from our waitress and it didn't disappoint. Wide…read morevariety of options on the menu, everyone from our group enjoyed their meals. Good service on a busy Saturday night. Will have to come back when the weather is nice to check out the rooftop!

I came here for a work lunch on a Thursday. It wasn't too crowded and had a warm cozy vibe inside…read more I ordered the Caesar Salad wrap which tasted pretty good. They wrap itself wasn't wrapped too well. I enjoyed the wrap on the outside was grilled and the inside still a bit cool. The only thing was the service was quite slow. Our server was nice but did not come back very often and took a while to take our order. She did not ask if we needed anything once our meals came either. My order came out wrong but they did go back and fix it. I would possibly back to try again but hope the service is improved.

Came here for pizza week and had a great experience…read more You can seat yourself and you must order food and drinks from the bar. I ordered the hot honey pepperoni pizza and it was so good. I also ordered the blood orange martini and it wasn't bad. You can also book a lane and bowl there to start or end your day.

Was in town for the tennis tournament and this place was near my hotel…read more First impressions were good. A huge space with plenty of seating and very personable staff. Great beer selection with plenty of new stuff to try for this Atlanta boy. Wanted something lighter and the bartender let me sample a rice brewed lager. Very clean, light taste. Perfect. For dinner, went with the Margherita pizza on gluten free crust. Perfectly cooked crust with tasty mozzarella cheese. Strong recommend.

I love casual cheese bars like this especially when you just want a nice snack before dinner to…read morestart the night and catch up with friends. However, this wasn't one of my favorite cheese bars in town. The cheeses were good but nothing special and the food pairings on the cheese board didn't seem to go that well with what was given. We paid $20 for a 4 cheese board which came with a few marcona almonds, green olives, Sweety Drop peppers, and bread with a mustard spread and fig Jam. We aren't allowed to pick the cheeses but rather they pick for you. I felt for the hard cheeses we had, we needed better food pairings and I was expecting more spreadable cheeses for the bread. They do have a crumbly cheese that has mustard seeds in it which was unique and delicious. I wish they had made some cheeses in house that could taste more fresh and would be unique to that place. They were also understaffed for a Saturday evening as there was a long line to place your order and the cheese board took really long to finally come out. We didn't have anyone check back in with us anytime after our board came out to see if we needed anything more like water, bread, had questions, etc... it could have been just that night, but we just didn't get the same attention we do in some other places like this. I've gone to Urban Stead and felt the quality of the cheeses were better and their boards are cheaper for what you get in terms of amount of cheese. We had enough from the one board with 5 cheeses to fill us up. They also interacted a ton more while we were there and the cheeses are so fresh since they make them all in-house. I'm glad I tried this place out as I've always passed by and wanted to try it out. It's located in Pleasant Ridge which is central for the Cincinnati area and it is around the corner from Nine Giants brewing. We read about some of the specials they have during the week so I'm willing to try it again when it might not be as busy.

This has been on our bucket list for awhile. Finally got to visit this hidden gem. Located in…read morePleasant Ridge across the street from Everybody's Records. Walked in and loved the laid back feel. Simple decor and open. Easy to order! We looked over the menu and decided to get the 4 cheese and 4 meats for $35.00. Picked a bottle of red for $23.00 (Portuguese). We felt that it was versatile and would go with any cheese. You are able to get it by the glass or if you don't feel like wine, they do sell craft beers in the fridge. You can pick your cheese if you like. There were two that caught our eye that we had to request the four alarm cheddar cheese (jalapeño, chipotle, habanero and ghost peppers) and Dragon's breath but it's soft blue cheese with spices and hints of mustard. They do not make the cheese in house. Their cheese are imported from all over the world. Very great selection in my opinion. With your cheese tray, you do get bread, olives and nuts and preserves. When we receive our tray, we were truly impressed! Cheese, bread, meats were fresh and presentable. They went well with our wine. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Besides our great experience, they do offer specials. Happy hour on Friday's, Wednesday's are flight and bites, Thursday's are sandwich nights. They also cater! Since we are only a couple miles from this awesome place, I know we will visiting again very soon! Thanks so much! Everything was perfect!

It was very busy so we ate at the bar. Food was very good however I asked for gluten free menu and…read moredish. I got their gf chicken parm and gf pasta. I never touched the bread or apps. But something in my dish must have been glutenized bc I had all my typical symptoms including swelling. Normally at Maggianos, when I tell the servers I am a celiac and need gf, a chef will come out and check in to reassure me. This did not happen. I w a s disappointed that I ate at a place that has a GF menu but isn't careful to make sure it's GF. In addition, we had a server who did not look happy to be there at all. she was nice as we were leaving and saw her tip. I don't tip less than 20% most places bc I know they work hard. She was happy to get her 20% and smiled then. We were not difficult customers and didn't ask for anything unusual. I know it's hard work. I was just expecting more Maggianos, from both the staff and food. Next time I'll try Cheescake Factory and see if things are better.

We were waited on by one of Maggiano's best servers. Ken our waiter did a fantastic job. The…read morecalamari was cooked perfectly. The marinara sauce had just the right amount of spice. My entree was rigatoni with a creamy Marsala sauce with tender chicken strips and mushrooms. My rigatoni was well balanced, just the right spice. My girlfriend thought it was the best lasagna she ever had The tiramisu was top-notch and A large portion we both enjoyed it. Every bite was delicious. The place was nice and clean. The service was great. The food was excellent, and the prices were reasonable. We will be back. Coming back to our waiter "Ken" He provides the service that you would expect at a top-notch fancy restaurant He came to the front door to greet me when I came in and let me know where my lady was sitting He anticipates our needs. We were low on butter and it magically appeared. We never had to ask for refills on our beverages. He was very attentive and took care of them. He checked with us after we got our meal to make sure it was correct and we were happy with it He quickly brought us our check and containers for our leftovers This is top-notch Service definitely a five star rating

Seems like they are closed when we stopped by March 2025. There were a few cars in the parking…read morelot. Tried to call but no luck there.

My grandfather loves Meier's port wine, so my aunts and mom decided to surprise him with a trip to…read morethe winery, the oldest and largest wine producer in Ohio. I was thrilled to get to tag along ... except for one thing. I'm pregnant, which makes trips to wineries considerably less fun. So it was such a great surprise when the winery hostess at Meier told me they make juices and do juice tastings as well. At least I could participate in my own way. My grandfather, aunts and mom got two tastings each, which were $1 each. I smelled some of the wines they got (can't stop me from living vicariously through my nose, right?), and the tawny port and the spiced wine, which is served warm, smelled delectable. Meier specializes in sweet wines, much like other midwest wineries. For my sparkling juices, I got the Cold Duck (with a name like that, how could I not?!?) and Spumante. The Cold Duck is made with concord grapes, and the Spumante is made from Muscat grapes. Both were great, but like the description for the Spumante states, it is "practically identical to the alcoholic alternative." If you want to feel like you're drinking without, ya know, "drinking," this one is for you. I wish I would have grabbed a bottle when I was there. (And if you do decide to buy some bottles of juice or wine making supplies from their shop, be sure to check in via Yelp and use the $5 off $10+ purchase.) The interior of Meier is pretty dated, but again, it's the oldest winery in Ohio. It reminded me of my late great aunt's basement. There is a great outdoor area, though, and the shop is large and right next to the tasting room. If you want to eat while you're there, it is BYOF (bring your own food). You can buy cheese-and-cracker or chips-and-salsa plates or get some food delivered. If you like sweet wines with perhaps a bit of history, definitely give Meier's a try.

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!

Parks and Rec is the 3rd Mad Tree location we've been to and even though we like the others a lot,…read morethis was our favorite. My husband was saying how much better it will be when we come back in the summer with the huge patio and all the garage doors open. I agreed, but I also think part of the reason we loved it so much was that even though it was a cold, gray February day, inside Parks and Rec had so much greenery and lots of windows so it felt summery inside! Our server was super friendly and went over the menu with us, telling us which items were most popular and which were his favorites. I got the peanut butter porter which was really good and hubby liked his s'mores stout as well. We split one of their huge pretzels which came with whole grain mustard and beer cheese...delish!! Then I got a 1/2 apple and pecan salad, which was more pecans, apples and dried cranberries than salad (and I mean that in the best way!) My husband let me try one of his chicken wings which had a nice spice to it. We were very pleasantly surprised at how great our whole experience was because the reviews were pretty mixed but honestly, it was a great visit from start to finish. Highly recommend!