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    E+O Kitchen - The Banks

    4.2 (161 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Michaela S.

    I was in town for a conference recently and decided I wanted to do a quick happy hour snack. This place popped up near my hotel so I thought I'd give it a shot. First, it was scary to get to - there's a huge road you have to cross and it's not pedestrian friendly. I guess it's more designed to be a place people hit prior to going to the football games or something, so they'd already be parked on the other side. So - keep that in mind in case you want to Uber instead. I ordered the edamame and shrimp tempura sushi off the half price happy hour menu. My server was nice - and there was literally NO ONE else in the place. Given that, it took forever to get my order. The edamame was under-salted and over cooked. The sushi was just eh - I mean, I guess I wasn't expecting much from sushi in Ohio, but it's not that difficult to do shrimp tempura sushi well anywhere. Overall, it was an okay experience. If I'm back in town, this probably wouldn't be tops on my list for a return visit, but you really can't beat the half price deals.

    Edamame
    Lauren W.

    Was visiting from out of town for work and looking for a quick place to eat. Stopped here and sat at the bar. They have some great happy hour deals at the bar. Half off certain apps and drinks so I took advantage of that. The service was quick and helpful. This restaurant looks like it could be a great place to hang out before a game as it is right next door to paycor stadium. Will definitely stop by again if I'm in town.

    Ahi Tuna Seared Rare, Pistachio Martini, E+O Famous 26, Blackberry Bliss
    Kylie B.

    We go to E+O every year for Valentine's Day and this was our first time at The Banks location. Everybody was so welcoming, the gentleman working the door and the ladies at the host stand were so kind! Our waitress, Lexi, was absolutely incredible. Even the playlist they had on was great. We get the same thing to eat every year, but it was just as good as it always is. Their specialty salad is our favorite, but everything is truly to die for. Thank you E+O and the wonderful staff for always taking care of us!!

    elite p.

    Place is super cool. And has an amazing view in a very good area. The food is pretty good I would give it an 8/10 a little too pricey with the sushi. I get this place very often

    Edamame
    Michael W.

    The food was very good overall. The edamame was very spicy and absolutely delicious, and my wife loved the lamb chops. Everything was well prepared and full of flavor. We can't wait to return in a few months on our next trip!

    Crispy Brussels and kale salad
    Chantal S.

    Second time in...very fun vibes on a beautiful day! Fantastic patio to enjoy the bridges and great weather! Food options are very creative and flavorful! Last time I had the Sishito peppers which were finger licking yummy! This time I opted for the crispy Brussels and kale salad as my appetizer. It is very rich... loved the flavor, but better to share for me! I also got the rainbow roll (hold the tuna) which was very tasty with asparagus and crab in the center. I will be getting it again! Service is prompt and friendly. Casual vibes with trendy music.

    Glazed sea bass. On point.
    Brian M.

    E&O is a good semi casual option. Service is friendly and very attentive. Setting is nice but not overdone. Being at the banks there's a lot of bar traffic but that's fine. The food is always as expected which is done well. A few downsides, after ordering appetizers, sushi, salad, and entrée our salad and salad came at the same time. That could've been paced better. Although not super busy, the restrooms were not attended to with used paper on the floor in copious amounts, water stains all over the sink and solid surfaces. Hopefully they were just having an off night with their cleaning duties, but knowing that staff has to use the restroom throughout the night, there could be some better training with regards to keeping up with the cleanliness.

    Jeff M.

    We had a great time at E+O Kitchen. I didn't want to deal with loud crowds and bar food prior to a Saturday Reds game so choosing this place was a great decision. A couple blocks away from Great American Ball Park it is a perfect place to enjoy the area but not be right in the middle of the crowds. The service and food were great. The only low point is that the portions were really small. I definitely could have done two entree's myself.

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    Barbie C.

    This was my second visit to this location (I have also been to the one in Hyde Park) & I can't say enough good things about either. The ambiance this visit was very calm with some nice music to set the tone. Our server was attentive & friendly. For being downtown, the parking situation isn't terrible, as there is a parking garage attached, as well as plenty in the area to choose from. I started with the tuna poke tower & wow - what a way to set the bar high for the rest of the meal! Sesame soy, ginger, pickled onions, & melt-in-your-mouth tuna were atop a creamy delicious avocado spread & served with crispy wontons. I liked this more than I dreamed I would, & was surprised how much my husband liked it as well. I had two sushi rolls - the Hey Vinnie & the Deal Closer. They Hey Vinnie Tempura had salmon, avocado, & asparagus inside & was topped with tuna, jalapeno, cilantro, eel sauce, & wasabi aioli. If I could describe the perfect roll, it would be this. One of the best sushi rolls I had was in Arizona & this reminds me SO much of that one! The Deal Closer was made with tempura shrimp, snow crab, cream cheese, cucumber, & avocado, tempura fried, & topped with spicy mayo & unagi sauce. As far as fried rolls go, this is definitely a top favorite for me. It's so crispy with so many delicious flavors throughout - highly recommend. We like to divide & conquer, so I had some of my husband's sticky burger with BBQ sauce & was so surprised at how delicious it was. It had been recommended to him many times, but it is so hard not to just order a bunch of sushi. The burger is made with Wagyu Beef, peanut butter, fried onions, & cheddar & served with a side of potato wedges. The burger was deliciously juicy & the peanut butter was an interesting flavor combination that worked really well with other the meat, onions, & cheese. The wedges were also really good & seasoned well. For dessert I enjoyed the Bailey's chocolate pot de creme. The server advised this, along with their key lime pie, are made in house. It was a good chocolatey dessert, but I wouldn't say it knocked my socks off. Everything else though - phew. This was still a nice little way to wrap up the meal & it gives us an excuse to come back & see what the other desserts are like.

    Dragons Breath and side of asparagus- great lunch combo! Roll was soft with a little heat from toppings and sweetness from sauce it sits in
    Peggy S.

    Great sushi! I came here for a lunch around 1:30pm on a Saturday. There weren't any events happening nearby (to my knowledge) so the place was about half full at the tables and empty at the bar. The sound levels with good. No one having to yell over each other or the music. The music is upbeat pop. Drink: Lemon Kind - it was heavy on the coconut water. I almost couldn't taste any lemon until I squeezed in the slice it came with. Definitely could not taste the pineapple. Probably would not order again Food: Many of their rolls are made with shrimp tempura which I try to avoid these days. Thankfully they had no problem swapping out the shrimp for raw salmon, and without an upcharge! The only roll they said they could not do a substitution was the Closer because they remake those since it is a deep fried roll. Dragons Breath - I really liked this roll. My favorite part of sushi is the different textures and this roll plays into that. The inside, with my substitution, is soft and creamy, whereas the outside is crunchy from the shallots. The roll is served on top of a sweet sauce, but still good dipped into soy sauce. Side of asparagus - I opted for a side because 2 rolls would have been too much food, the sashimi plates have had mixed reviews, and the nigiri seemed pricey if it was only going to be the typical 2 pieces. There were 7 spears on the plate. Not reedy. Salty and smoky. Great side! Next time: I'll try another drink and sushi roll.

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    Great food, service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Our server was wonderful and I had a wonderful experience and I will definitely be back!

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    They were absolutely amazing. The food was delicious as well. Couldn't recommend our server and the vibe more!

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    The best food & drinks in Cincinnati!!! The staff is absolutely wonderful. My favorite is the chicken katsu & the espresso martini!!!

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    Amazing service! Drinks were great, shoutout to Emily and Kambree the bartenders. Loved the vibes!

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    Zoe was amazing and went out of her way to help with anything we needed! I wish she was our waitress every time!

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    Ask the Community - E+O Kitchen - The Banks

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    Roji

    4.8(39 reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown

    I've never been to Japan...but I came here with my wife who has been and she felt this was the best…read moresushi she's had outside of Japan; which is quite a testament for a landlocked midwest city! They are reservation only and it can be a challenge to get a reservation, so make sure you check their Instagram to figure out when they become available. We came here for a dinner reservation. For the vibes, they have 8 seats and sell out basically every single reservation. There were 2 people making the sushi and they were both super friendly and made great conversation. Each bite was carefully crafted and came with a thorough explanation of the individual parts and how they fit together. I don't think my words will do enough to explain each bite, but check out the pictures if you are interested. They have a few beers, cocktails, sake, and whiskey if you are interested in a drink to go with your meal. Overall, worth a visit for an excellent omakase experience!

    Went to Roji for their lunch with a friend. The space is very intimate and cozy. We arrived 3 min…read morelate to our reservation. The servers had already given the other customers a warm towel to clean their hands. We only knew this because the hand towels were still on the table next to the customers. We didn't receive the towels and instead used our own hand sanitizer after they mentioned we'd be eating with our hands. The hand towels remained on the table and were never taken away. The green tea was perfect on a cold snowy day. The fatty tuna was excellent in both the nigiri and hand roll. Presentation was 10/10 and flavor was there for each piece. However, when the food was given out the chef presented the food like he was reading off a menu. There was no additional information on what went into it and what he was doing. The food was delicious and fresh! The overall experience was sub par. I would think if we're paying this much that it would be more of an experience. Especially in Cincinnati when people crave culture and are going there for a cultural experience, I would expect for knowledge given and information. Rather than having to ask for information

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    4.4(217 reviews)
    1.3 miOver-the-Rhine
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    I love when I find a review I started ages ago. Reading my "cliff notes" so I can remember what to…read moreput in the review is absolutely a delight. This one did crack me up a bit. So, for the hellzbellz of it, I thought I'd just put in my exact notes. Here it goes: "Max is a delight. Shrimp Shumai is wonderful. Chicken Fried Rice is done properly without being over seasoned or too salty. Spicy Tuna will run you out of town!" HA! What fun notes I left for myself. I do recall their drinks being very nice and strong. Totally worth ordering a fun adult beverage. Max was an absolute delight... just a nice human being. I remember we'd had a really rough day and Max read the vibe. Without being overwhelming, Max just made dinner a wonderful experience. Thanks, Max. You're good people. The entire food scene was great that night. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Even though this was a while back, I remember we took leftovers home (which I NEVER eat)... that night, I ate them! Price was on-point, ambiance is great... sit away from the door if you are a wuss like me and hate the cold "door blast". I remember being impressed by the amount of take-out and doordash that was lined along the counter. Kanji OTR is solid. We'll look forward to visiting again!

    After an intense afternoon at the Auschwitz exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center, a low key…read moredinner to debrief seemed perfect to my husband and I. Kanji OTR at Findlay Markey was perfect! Knowledgeable server (she's tried everything), quiet ambience and good food added up. We started with a veggie roll, my husband had his favorite, the Korean wings, and I went with Udon veggies and tofu. Fresh and ample!

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