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    Eighteen at the Radisson

    3.3 (303 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    EIGHTEEN AT THE RADISSON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Upscale
    Good for kids
    Dressy

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    Brunch Buffet, eggs and such
    matt e.

    Let's talk about the brunch buffet. Frankly, you are paying for the experience and it's not cheap. The fact that the place rotates is pretty cool and gives a nice view of the river, Cincinnati, and everything in between. The food is nothing more than a typical hotel breakfast buffet. There are eggs, potatoes, french toast, salad, etc. The food is perfectly fine but it isn't anything special. Certainly not worth the cost and the drinks like juice or soda are not included. It's a buffet, so the service isn't really an issue. The place itself shows signs of wear and hasn't been kept up. Again, it's fine but for the price you expect better. The hotel itself has a bit of an older musty scent about it. If you just want the experience of the rotating restaurant and the view, go for it. If your looking for a really good meal, I would think twice.

    View looking at Cincinnati on a rainy evening.
    Lori S.

    We dined here on 9/25 for restaurant week. Nicole was our server, and she was an absolute gem! The food was absolutely amazing! We will definitely be back, and will request Nicole as our server. She is definitely an asset to the Eighteen family!

    Inside views
    Julie W.

    The views are absolutely breathtaking. The restaurant, located on the 18th floor, features floor-to-ceiling windows and revolves, completing a full rotation in about 90 minutes. That's really what you're paying for. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best. The service was pleasant. With such incredible views, it's disappointing that the menu and food don't match the setting--this place has the potential to offer an unforgettable dining experience. 3- stars for quality of food 4 stars service 5 stars for the views from the 18th floor

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    Drew D.

    The Radisson is one of those buildings you always see driving by the city, and recently I found out there was a restaurant on top! Me and my gf booked a night in the hotel as well as dinner reservations! As we rode the elevator to the top floor, the aesthetic made us feel fancy. We arrived at the top, were seated and soaked everything in. The view is incredible. That was definetly one of the best parts of our dinner. The top level rotates slowly as well, allowing you to see a 360 degree view of the city. No random walls or pillars in the way, just a great sunset view. The food though needed to hold some weight as well. So we dove into the menu and was greeted shorty after with some bread. Nothing special about it but was nice to snack on. I ordered a Pinot and my gf ordered a moscato which she enjoyed very much. I had to start with the crispy onions. Which was pretty good with the sauce. Probably ate too many lol. For our entrees, I went light with the chicken Caesar, which was pleasantly very good. My girlfriend ordered the New York strip. There was some fat to it, flavor wasn't mind blowing, but we wanted to feel that level of fancy. Roasted carrots came with the steak and they were tender and yummy. We enjoyed our view for awhile. All in all, it was a special night out and the view really made it just that. The food was a nice touch, and the drinks solidified a romantic evening that made my gf feel on top of the world.

    Chrissy D.

    We always enjoy this place! Food is delicious, customer service is great, beautiful atmosphere - I do wish they'd bring back the good bread

    View from our table
    Dave M.

    If you want mediocre food at a very high price, with slow unhappy service, in a restaurant that doesn't revolve (that's supposed to). This is the place to go. Upon arrival, the hotel lobby smelled like there was a weed convention was in progress. We got upstairs and the lobby smelled like sewer gas, not a great start. We had 7pm reservations. We were seated about that time. We were told on the way to our table that the revolving part of the operation was broken, bummer. The place is mostly empty. Once seated, we were given water, but our server didn't come around for another 15 minutes or so. We ordered a wedge salad for $10, about the size of my palm, but tasted ok We also got the french onion soup, which wasn't bad but wasn't a $9 soup. Our entrees were a rack of ribs (with lobster mac and cheese as the side) and chicken carbonara. The ribs were a decent portion, but they were dry. You can tell these are the frozen/precooked and warmed ribs. Taste was ok, but nothing special. I paid extra for the lobster mac/cheese, thiis was HOT and the portion was fair, but I'm pretty sure it was just Velvetta Shells and cheese. Anyway, the lobster part consisted of 5 tiny chunks of lobster that had ZERO flavor. The chicken Carbonara was actually good, not a real carbonara, but had good flavor and a lot of chicken (for my money tho it isn't a $23 plate). We did order desserts as well, a chocolate cake which wasn't bad but not special, and the same can be said for the cheesecake. Total bill $111.83 We saw our server 4 times over the 90 minutes there. The other staff (with the exception of 1 young man) seemed like they were forced to be there. If you are going, the view is nice. Don't get your expectations up, it's not fancy (its Covington fancy). This restaurant's better days have gone by. I hadnt been there in 25 years, boy things have changed. I can honestly say say that this will likely be my last time here.

    The view
    Jennifer F.

    The view, the view, the view! The restaurant rotates fully in about an hour and the views of Cincinnati are spectacular. The restaurant has plaques of trivia while you rotate. Some of the windows appear to have some gaps so it was a little chilly next to them. We went there for restaurant week and the food was worth it. The steaks were well seasoned and cooked perfectly. We had a great time with a fabulous view. Our server was super pleasant and the food runners were speedy and friendly.

    Loved the rotating view
    Rhonda M.

    My generous & kind daughter & son-in-law brought me here for brunch. We had a reservation but still waited 15 minutes past our reservation time. Once seated, our helpful server guided us through the process. I had an omelette made for me but it was meh. Wondering if they used egg substitute instead of real eggs. The prime rib was average. Loved the cheese bites. The tossed salad was average. The red velvet cake was very dry. The cheesecake was meh. I liked the smoked salmon & the baked salmon was good also. I just expected so much more for the price. The ambiance of a rotating restaurant is unique. I'm sure that's the big draw here.

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    Food moderate selection. Service slow. Decor needs upgraded. Holiday upcharge?? 20% very expensive for what you get.

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    We went for Mother's Day brunch and it was great! A unique experience in Cincinnati, we will definitely be back.

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    Food was amazing!! Forgot to take pics but the NY strip was cooked perfectly and the baked potato was so yummy! Will be going again!

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    Ask the Community - Eighteen at the Radisson

    Is there parking for a party bus the size of a motorhome? Will be making a reservation for 10

    Amy, I didn't see any parking for a large motor home. I would ever go back to this restaurant.

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    Although I was pretty limited on what I could eat because most items had dairy.... The food that I…read moredid eat as well as the service I received, was excellent! We sat at the bar for dinner, during Restaurant week and decided to order a few items off the regular menu. The bartender Matt was great and extremely helpful. He answered all my questions about specific food items and also checked in with the Chef to make sure I could eat certain things. It is a very cute space, I did not go upstairs, but the bar area is very nice. We had the salmon with broccolini and roasted red peppers which was pretty good. We also had the hummus plate - the hummus and pita chips were good, although I didn't really like the quinoa only because it has a very heavy vinegar on it. I did not eat the pierogies because they have cheese in them, but my friend did and really loved them! It is street parking, so be mindful of that.

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    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.

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    My fiancée's boss decided to have our annual Christmas dinner here. I looked at the menu and was…read moreexcited to try it! Tapas style and made by the awesome chef Jose Salazar. Described Moroccan inspired style. Their drink menu is very impressive! Nice wine and cocktail selection. All would pair well with your meals. We ordered: Drinks: -L'archetipi Litrotto Rosso (bottle/red wine) Dinner: -Crispy fried chickpeas w/ cumin salt -Warm marinated olives -Moroccan almonds -Medjool dates and cabra al vino cheese -Lamb tagine -Steamed little neck clams -Grilled Spanish octopus -Beausoleil oysters -Roasted beets and squash Our meals came out one at a time. It was hard to choose my favorite. The oysters were fresh and shucked to perfection. The chickpeas were light and airy. The clams were amazing. Loved the sauce l! The octopus was also delish. Was not rubbery and melts in your mouth. Everyone raved about the lamb! I loved cous cous that came with it. Overall all the meals were unique and had great flavor. We had such a great experience. The service was really good and I can't wait to tell my friends. I can see us coming back.

    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.

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