Excellent food and I'm very pleased with the service here too. Great atmosphere and very friendly…read morepeople.

This is going to be a quick review since its an update…read more.. I drove almost 3 and a half hours total to get to this guys food truck this afternoon. If that doesnt say how good it is then let me summarize it a little bit. The lobster feels Fresh, the bread its the perfect ratio for the BIG amount of lobster that they put on them, awesome flavors, great service and the price even though at first glance you may say its a little up there... LOOK AT THE PICS! They dont shy on the lobster meat, its well worth it. 'You wont finish the roll and stay with bread on the hand with no lobster, you may finish it and then use the fork for the lobster that fell on the plate' Highly recommend them!

The food was great, we got in quickly even though it was very busy…read more Our server was awesome and accommodated any need we had. The ambiance was very unique and everyone seemed to be having a great time. Highly recommend!

The host was amazing she was concern to entertain guests where she apologized about the music. I…read morewas okay as I was craving for how this place would make crab and mussels. Your cooking staff is amazing and the server very attentive, highly professional and friendly. It made my dining experience here very pleasant. We are going there again tonight with a friend visiting from our former state, FL!

Alara is a fairly new steakhouse in the Cincinnati area. What stood out to us was the outstanding…read moreservice we received. We were greeted upon entering my the host and manager Seated immediately at a pristine table. Our waitress, Devon explained several items on the menu and made recommendations based on customer likes. We started with the focaccia bread. Lightly toasted. With our choice of herb butter or olive oil. Perfect, we ate every bite. Then we had the beet salad Red & Golden beets thinly sliced with fresh herbs and goat cheese. A lot of thought went into making this dish perfect thank you chef My lady ordered the filet and I had the 14oz Choice Strip Steak. Both incredibly tender and served with a variety of sauces. Bone broth, chimichurri, and herb butter. All the sauces were fabulous with me, preferring the bone broth. Our side dish of roasted herbs brussels sprouts, and cauliflower in balsamic glaze, very tasty. We did the big finish with a large slice of delicious carrot cake. The host and the manager Mark came by and checked out on us to make sure everything was perfect, our server Devon made sure everything was perfect & treated us like royalty. Definitely a five star experience

Phenomenal experience this time around; I went by myself - I made a reservation expecting to be…read moreseated at the bar however the host informed me I would be kept company at the chefs table. (I will be booking this option from now on.) I ordered the surf and turf seasonal option with lobster and filet mignon cooked medium. I was surprised when a sea scallop I didn't order and a small glass of wine spritzer popped up but this is part of the chefs table experience - it was a sea scallop grilled with a chimichurri sauce and some crispy prosciutto. I would have never ordered this on my own so it was nice to try. I am a not a huge seafood person - the minute I cut into it I smelled the sea which was a turn off and I wasn't a fan of the texture but once I cut into tiny pieces and mixed with the sauce and the proscuitto I was able to actually find myself enjoying the dish plus boy did it look pretty coming out! The chefs table is nice because you get to watch everything be cooked - the mac and cheese looks amazing every single time - omg I must try it sometime. My waitress was phenomenal with purple and blue hair and the glittery eye shadow. She was so attentive and helpful. The steak was so juicy and cooked perfectly - I think next time I would get a larger steak or the grilled shrimp option as I wasn't the biggest fan of the lobster tail but still finished it. The salad was okay - I wish it had ranch instead. I also got the orange cream cloud for dessert to go which was shockingly light, airy and delicious - the citrus flavors with the passion fruit are so refreshing. I can't wait to come back and try something new . The place is beautifully decorated and they offer free parking options - the music is very low so you can have a conversation and even the chefs table wasn't too loud even though it was right next to the kitchen.

If I could leave more than 5 stars I absolutely would. The food was incredible, as always. we had…read moreordered the filet Oscar, the crab dip and the ribeye. Could not recommend any of these options more. We genuinely used to come here for the dip, but every entree that we have tried has been spectacular and cooked to perfection. It's rare to find a place where we've genuinely loved everything. The place was cleaned to perfection, which is also rare when dining out since too busy to keep constantly clean. But the real star of the show for this trip was our server Paul. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about the 40th anniversary background, which we enjoyed hearing about, he was also extremely attentive, VERY kind and had this warmth about him that made the entire dining experience much more enjoyable. He brought light to a genuinely rough week and is honestly the picture perfect example of the kind of people who you just want to have around you. If we could ask for him and have him every time we dined in, we absolutely would. Along with Paul, there were a few of the food runners and other servers who had come around the table and were also just as kind and extremely friendly. The entire experience was genuinely made by the incredible wait staff (though it's a huge plus that the food is always delicious). Cannot recommend this place enough and we are definitely looking forward to our next trip in!

Beautiful place and location. Plenty of parking in the parking lot…read more We went during lunch so they had lots of options for lunch and you could get dinner. Some of the prices were steep but I thought the food was really good. They usually have a featured dish. The shrimp gumbo was awful. Don't get that! It looked awful when it came out. Most brown juice. I got the rainbow trout and jumbo crab. All the different flavors was so good. I loved it. I will definitely be back.

My daughter-in-law surprised me with a seafood boil from Cincy Seafood in Crescent Springs, KY as a…read morelate birthday gift, and it was such a wonderful surprise! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. The seasoning was delicious, and there was plenty of food to enjoy. You could definitely tell that care went into preparing the meal. It made my birthday celebration even more special, and I truly enjoyed every bite! Thank you, Cincy Seafood, for such a delicious meal. I'll definitely be ordering from you again!

Server was great. Food not so much. Fries oysters had SO MUCH breading I asked for something else…read more Manager wanted to give me MORE breaded food instead of something else. My bill was $50 because I had to order a 2nd entree bc the oysters were so bad. Terrible management!!!! Never eat here again!!

I've dined here a handful of times since they first opened and have enjoyed each visit! Space is…read morecozy, polished, and inviting. The service, food, and drinks were excellent and I look forward to seeing what's on their menu next time! Absolutely worth a return visit.

Still one if the best to do it ! If you do not go by January 1 you have missed out . From the girls…read moredinner with the Cesar salad and fries , to the caviar to the goat cheesecake. My little heart is full . However , don't ask for Emma her service sucked tonight . I don't know if it because it was busy , emotions etc but she was rude . Abd not very communitive . When ppl have choices on where they spend their money to eat, you have to choose better on how you treat the ppl dining in. None the less this place will be missed . The food was always a hit . Go fill their reservations up this week .

I took my daughter there for her birthday. It was a most delicious experience. We both ordered the…read moreoysters. We shared the side dishes of onion rings and sweet potato fries. They gave my daughter a huge slice of chocolate cake for her birthday. We both shared it, it was wonderful. The place was clean, comfortable and with a very nice waitress. Can't wait to go back.

Ate my weight in butter (with a side of shellfish) and couldn't be happier. I love me a seafood…read moreboil, and the Cajun flavor is on point. Plastic bibs, gloves, and a shell bucket mean you're in for a good time! Crab legs were delicious, as were the crawfish--love the flexibility to do a combo and did another separate pound order for our kiddo. Easy parking hiding in a small strip next to Home Buys and Lowe's. We'll be back!

It was my wife's and I anniversary and we was wanting some Cajun food and found this place on Yelp…read moreso we decided to try it. We started with the OYSTERS BIENVILLE and that was an excellent choice! I'm just finding that I like and enjoy oysters so my experience is limited but for my taste buds it was a hit! We also had a couple drinks my wife went with Hurricane and I went with a Kentucky mule both drinks tasted great. For our meals my wife had the étouffée she loved it flavor was spot on and she's from the gulf coast of Mississippi and has had Cajun food for many years. Her only issue was she thought or wanted more rice. To which the waitress promptly went and brought her another bowl of rice! She was satisfied 100% I had the Cajun sampler that was : red beans and rice, gumbo, blackened chicken, steak strips, sautéed shrimp. My only issue was the blackened chicken wasn't really blackened. The flavor was extremely good and it satisfied my Cajun hunger. We also decided to try the KARMA'S OPERA CREME CAKE. Over all it was a great experience and we would recommend this place. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and helpful. The atmosphere was very laid back and somewhat of a sports bar feel but we set right across from the bar. It doesn't say reservations are needed but I do believe they recommend it. Over all we were both satisfied and will definitely return!

So first of the ambiance is kinda confusing, like it feels like they want to be a fine dining…read morerestaurant, while also kinda being a sports bar. Not to mention the fact that you HAVE TO HAVE A RESERVATION, was mind boggling for the place. Like the server was very nice and all, that is a plus. Though sadly the food, we had the gumbo and etu fay, it was honestly pretty sad. Like it's up there with the top 5 most sad restaurants I've ever eaten at. The food was pretty bland, and lacked any form of spice. Not to mention it was hard to tell what was actually in it, like a lot of the ingredients tasted over cooked. So yeah it's going to be a no for me.

We celebrated my son's 26th birthday at Nolia and came ready for great food and exceptional…read moreservice. We got both! Henry was incredible. Fun, attentive, engaging, and gave us great recommendations throughout the evening. We started with the oysters, Skillet Cornbread, Pork Belly Skewer, and H20 Melon. The cornbread was, without a doubt, the best we've ever had. Subtly sweet, pillowy without being cakey, with this amazing sweet-savory depth. The whipped Steen's butter was the perfect complement. WOW! The pork belly was another standout. The coconut Alabama BBQ was rich and flavorful without being heavy. The melon was beautifully plated, and the country ham added the perfect salty contrast. The oysters were the only miss for me. They had a little more of that "fishy" quality than I prefer, but I'm admittedly particular about oysters. For dinner, the Jollof was flavorful and beautifully prepared. The Lamb Neck was a little gamier than I personally prefer, but my son clearly disagreed because he devoured it down to the bone. Then came the IBÉRICO. When I tell you how good this was...we finished it and ordered a SECOND one! The pork with corn maque choux, chimichurri, and lime was incredible. Rich, bright, savory, and beautifully balanced. Easily the star of the evening. We finished with the Key Lime semifreddo, which was light and airy. I also had a Paper Plane, a simple cocktail that many places surprisingly don't get right. Nolia nailed it. Fresh citrus, quality ingredients, and perfectly balanced. I also loved the hospitality. The chef greeting guests as they arrive is such a small thing, but it immediately makes the experience feel warm and personal. Between the food, Henry's service, the cocktails, and the hospitality, this was such a lovely place to celebrate my son. If you haven't been to Nolia, GO. And order the Ibérico. Honestly, you may as well order two. We did!

This visit was such a treat! I made a reservation and got a front row seat of the kitchen by…read moresitting at the bar. Both my server and manager were so engaging and friendly, it didn't feel like I was dining alone. The space itself definitely doesn't make it feel like you're in Cincy- very warm and inviting. I settled on the cornbread, which is a menu staple. The butter on top felt so decadent and the cornbread itself was very savory. For my entree, I chose the jollof and the veggie selection for the evening which was grilled okra with a banana gastrique. That alone felt so cool, I had to order it. The jollof was so good, so filling, perfectly spiced and Chef actually broke it down for me all the spices he used to capture that flavor. I wish I had room for dessert, but I didn't want to go too crazy! Between the service (which they make it a point to open the door for everyone), the open kitchen, the food and then since I was a tourist they gave me recs for so many places to go in the city, I'm happy to rate this place 5 stars.

We came to Mercer social house for brunch and it was good!! I'm surprised it was not more packed-…read morethey have a great menu for any time of day. The breakfast potatoes are a 10/10 must get!! And the pancake :)

We were fortunate to be seated instantly when we arrived. That was the only thing that happened…read morequickly. The espresso martini was good enough. The grouper sandwich was decent, but for not being very crowded it took a long time for our food. My husband had the chicken and his came out piping hot. I think my sandwich and fries had to wait on his chicken to cook and that's why it wasn't that great. It also took a long time for our server to bring our check. Was a little disappointed- They DONT have honey mustard. We sat in the patio area. It was cozy.