We stopped in for lunch on Saturday, about an hour before closing. Lovely space with great tables…read moreand intimate lighting. They were pretty empty but the service was still great. We decided against ordering drinks but ordered 5 tapas to share rather than paella since it takes 45 minutes. We got the Cuban slider, the shrimp ceviche with tostones, the meat and cheese charcuterie board, short rib and manchego empanadas, and yucca fries. Everything was good, but not great, and the portion for the empanadas was laughable honestly. We would've prefer two larger ones than 4 small ones the size of my thumb. Nothing felt particularly special or tasty, I personally didn't like the cream sauce that was on the ceviche and my husband was severely disappointed with the yucca fries. Overall, fine, but maybe we just ordered the wrong things.

Tapas at Barzelona last night. Pleasantly surprised how good. Gambas al Ajillo, perfectly cooked…read moreshrimp in garlic olive oil. Even gave me tasty bread to dip into the oil. The Patatas Bravas, perfect too, were delicious. Alberto, our waiter, was excellent. He took the time to chat about Spain and food. Will definitely go back. 17

Honestly, I cannot say enough fabulous things about Juniper's. The drinks were the best I've ever…read morehad, the live Jazz was perfect, and the staff all seemed to love their job. The vibe is cozy and low key. Cannot wait to go back.

I LOVE the vibe and wish we had been able to come in the evening…read more We were here midday on a Sunday during Pride. It was packed on the street, but it was pretty chill and empty inside. The speakeasy jazzy vibes were def up my alley. They were wrapping up brunch service, so we were just glad that we were able to get some food. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit which was super greasy but very filling and delicious. My partner got a scramble, which he liked but there were some very hard bits of we think the meat in the dish, and I chalked it up to it likely being the last bits of the available brunch offerings. But he was a little disappointed about that. As for the drinks...the thing that drew me here in the first place, as a gin lover, I was very very pleased. Delicious, both the ones I got (a seasonal cocktail and a classic) and I simply wish I had more time and money to spend here with a fancy drink in my hand. I would love to come back here on a future visit to the Covington/Cincy area.

Came in with friends to take advantage of the Chase Sapphire OpenTable benefit, and the entire…read moreexperience exceeded expectations. Our waitress was phenomenal--her recommendations were spot-on. The shrimp ceviche, Secreto de Ibérico, and tostones with guacamole were top recommendations. She also had impeccable timing, pacing everything perfectly so that plates complemented each other. The space itself is just as impressive--beautifully designed with thoughtful details throughout, like individual coat hangers at each booth. For dessert, the pastel de almendras was incredible--light and reminiscent of a tiramisu-style cake. A delicious ending to a wonderful meal!

Every meal here becomes a cherished memory. The vibes are special without being stuffy. The service…read moreis top tier. The food, though. Wowie. Every bite contains whole worlds. I find myself thinking "this is the best thing I've ever eaten," after basically every bite. You truly cannot go wrong with the menu, but my personal favorites are the tostones, short rib empanadas, and tres leches.

Bouquet is where my wife and I go for the nights that actually matter. We've celebrated a bunch of…read morespecial occasions here, and our favorite move is simple: let the chef choose the menu and let the staff pick the wine. It's never steered us wrong--beautiful food, great pacing, and pairings that make the whole meal feel cohesive without being precious. I've also been here for work functions, and the cocktail program is legitimately impressive. They know what they're doing. What surprises me is how many people still haven't been. It's understated and a little off the radar, but it consistently delivers one of the most enjoyable evenings in town. If you want a special dinner without the scene, this is the spot.

Nice concept for this farm-to-table restaurant (sister restaurant of Lisse - best steakhouse in…read moreCincy for me!) but overall I haven't been satisfied by this experience. The Charcuterie board was a nice way to start (even if the server didn't present it well and mispronounced couple of products on the table) but the duck was not cooked properly in my opinion. The dessert (not pictured here) didn't leave a lasting impression either: tried the peanut butter mousse bar and it wasn't sweet enough to satisfy my sweet craving.

Safi is the epitome of what you are looking for in a wine bar-- great wine selection, delicious…read moretapas, and cozy atmosphere. Service was excellent too!

Ambiance is great. The place is super intimate and beautifully designed…read more Food was okay. There were six of us. Those who got the octopus had great reviews. Two in my party got the cheeseburgers and they were still mooing when they came out. Both asked to send them back to be cooked longer. Fries were amazing. I got the Beef Kafta and while, good, it just wasn't worth the price. I think my salad was literally 4 pieces of lettuce. Drinks were delectable though, so if you just want nice ambience and a drink, I think the bar would be fun. Service was odd. We asked 4 times for enough menus for the 6 of us, and we ended up with 1 menu to share? Then we got hit with a tip service fee of 30% for a large party. I left feeling I had an appetizer for dinner.

My favorite restaurant in Cincinnati! A must try if you're visiting or in town. My go to for…read morespecial celebratory dinners. Food: 5/5 Dishes are explained as slightly larger plates than tapas style. My favorites: Wood Grilled Octopus, Crispy Falafel, Bouillabaisse. Love the Moroccan Mint Tea as well! Service: 4.7/5 Very friendly! They course out your plates for you which I always love. They were able to accommodate my pescatarian diet (I.e., meats on the side to give to others at the table). On a less busy night, they offered a free toast for my birthday. I've been for other celebratory dinners here on busier nights where that hasn't happened, so it was a lovely surprise! Ambiance: 4/5 A little busy and can get loud on the weekends with table chatter, cutlery clinks, and the brick walls echoing noise around. Tables are also close together, so you can definitely hear the conversation next to you. The decor is pleasant and the lighting is soft and romantic enough that it is still a perfect date night spot! There are also a couple larger crescent booths for larger parties.

Top tier experience More food that tapas but it's a share…read morefood experience, 2-3 dishes was good for two people Service was fine Ambiance was fun

Absolutely phenomenal from start to finish! We were…read moreimmediately greeted with the aroma from their wood-fired stove. As someone who loves a good bonfire, it was a nice surprise. We started with whipped ricotta. It was super creamy and had a bit of honey for that kiss of sweet. The bread was perfect: crispy on the outside but soft and floofy on the inside. I chose the roasted beet salad while R had the asparagus soup. I could have licked my plate. For mains I chose the filet and the Hubbs had the pork chop. My steak was perfectly prepared and came with the most creamy and unique avocado side I've ever experienced. R proclaimed his pork chop the best he's had since the county fair of his youth. That's high praise! We found a little pocket for some s'mores dessert. It was one of the pricier dinners we've had, but it was worth every penny.

It's been two or more years since we visited Red Feather Kitchen and it's still outstanding. Food…read moreand service are amazing. We started my birthday weekend with bubbly and Esoteric Dahlia served with the grilled bread and truffle- honey ricotta. We shared the fall salad and my husband had the scallops while I had the gnocchi. We wrapped with a shared rum-soaked bread pudding that was a little salty in a way we loved. Why did we wait so long to come back?

Fantastic service. Cheap price. Great, fancy/casual vibe. Food was fantastic. Cheese board was so…read moreso good. My flatbread was delicious. Ordered a bottle of wine and got the cheese board for free (only on Wednesday's). Found out on Thursday's they offer $2 oysters! Make sure to get there early.

went to ripple for the first time last night and had a great experience- up until we had to deal…read morewith sarah. one of my girlfriends has a nut allergy which we specified to our server (not sarah) while ordering but when our food was brought out (by sarah) we realized there was pistachio on one of the items. the rest of us don't have a nut allergy and said we could eat it but sarah made a small fuss about how she couldn't leave it bc then she would have to charge us for two dishes, never mind that it was due to their error. whatever, no big deal. halfway through our visit, our server came to say that his shift was ending but that we'd be taken good care of by sarah. that's when we learned that sarah is the girl who brought out our food and thought eh, maybe the last interaction was a one-off and everything would be fine. sarah then proceeds to try and clear our charcuterie board even though we still had a decent amount of food left and were still picking at it. comes back AGAIN (mind you we all have drinks that are still half full) ten minutes later, takes the board and asks how we'd like to split the check. given that we'd had such a pleasant experience with every other employee we'd interacted with up until then, it was incredibly disappointing to have our visit end on a sour note by sarah trying to push us out the door (i'm not even kidding, i think she was our server for maybe a grand total of 20 minutes) when these are girlfriends i hadn't seen in months. it wasn't even close to closing time, there were still multiple other patrons present, and we weren't being loud or disruptive, so im really not sure why sarah was so anxious to send us on our merry way. all this to say, i highly recommend ripple- just try to avoid getting sat in sarah's section if at all possible.