The atmosphere/decor of the restaurant was pretty cool…read more Food was good and affordable.

We recently stopped by Ashbrook Distillery and discovered what I'd call a true hidden gem in…read moreAshville. The place has that classic small-town dive bar feel, the kind of spot where you walk in expecting a casual bite and end up being pleasantly surprised by how good the food actually is. It's relaxed, welcoming, and feels like a place locals probably keep to themselves. We started with something called Hillbilly Calamari, and despite the name, there's no squid involved. Instead, it's sliced banana peppers lightly breaded and fried, served with ranch. They were crispy, tangy, and had just the right little kick. A really fun and unique starter. Served with ranch dressing 9/10 But the wings absolutely stole the show. They're slow smoked first and then flash fried, which gives them a great smoky flavor while keeping the outside crispy and the inside juicy and tender. I tried two flavors -- Cody's mix which was Bourbon BBQ mixed with spicy garlic which had a great smoky flavor a sweet and savory richness with a hint of kick from the bourbon and I ordered the Spicy Garlic, which packed a bold garlicky heat that really popped. Both wings were excellent. 20/10 And of course, you can't go wrong with the fresh-cut fries on the side. Fries were good, but could have been a little crispier for my preference. 7/10 One of the coolest things about the place is the grill right behind the bar, where you can watch them as they're cooking your burger while you watch. It adds to that laid-back, old-school bar atmosphere that makes the whole experience feel authentic. Katy was are server and she was super friendly and on top of refills and kept checking on us. This is definitely a place that makes you feel comfortable and welcome. If you're anywhere near Ashville, this is definitely worth a stop. Great wings, fun appetizers, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe make it a place I'd happily come back to for another bite!! Have a great day from Brian From Brian's Big Bite

We came from out of town and met some friends here. I was pleasantly surprised! The space was huge,…read moreclean and the service was great. It wasn't busy at first so the employees helped us order (we ordered on our phones) the roasted corn and whipped feta dip was INCREDIBLE and so were the cheese curds with the tomato chutney. I had the fish and chips and those were very good also! Would definitely come back

Enjoyed brunch today. Not too busy so service was super-fast. The front of house girl was very…read morebubbly and warm. Answered questions and greeted everyone genuinely. I had the house Bloody Mary. Nothing "wow" but decent flavor. We had the whipped feta and corn appetizer special and both loved it! There was no seasoning on the chips but it wasn't needed. I ordered the hangover fries because I love their hand cut fries. They were unfortunately waffle fries but still ok. Was skeptical about the Cajun ranch because I don't like ranch but it wasn't a problem because I didn't detect any. Great art installation there. Highly recommend!

Small local tavern! Awesome friendly place and the food was great!!! Thought we'd walk in and get…read morestared at because such a local neighborhood tavern. People were SO NICE and welcoming! Highly recommend!

I ordered a cheeseburger and fries. It came out fresh and hot. My husband had the chicken…read morequesadilla and it was very tasty. This is a small local bar. The food was very good and we will definitely come again. On street parking only.

4th anniversary for this wonderful establishment!! Love the ambience, servers, and the owners! Well…read moredone guys!!

The atmosphere was very welcoming to an outsider. Great people to drink and laugh with. I went on a…read moreday where they were trying out new drinks and was able to provide my feedback. That was a fun experience. Looking forward to my next visit.

The scene is nice/cozy and the food is good when it's good! We recently, had a not so good…read moreexperience, but decided to come back. The service this time was much better! My only gripes would be my drinks are not always consistent and I feel that the bathrooms need an upgrade!

I was at the Mad Cow with a group of over 30 people on a week night around 7:30 for a post meeting…read moreget together. Sort of a social hour after the meeting. We did make prior arrangements so we didn't drop in unexpectedly. Due to size of our group and only having one waitress, service was a little spotty but everyone was understanding and the waitress was very pleasant and was running as fast as she could. All things considered, service was acceptable. We ordered a number of appetizers for te group to share and they came out promptly and were replinished fairly quickly. I ordered a BLT with fries and was very happy with my selection. The bacon on the BLT was exceptional and the fries (not your standard french fry but sort of a thick curly fry) were incredible. I might come back just for the fries. Very enjoyable evening with a large group.

Great small town bar good ol' country folks having fun owner is amazing no drama just good old fun…read moreand welcoming smile......

was headed up north to attend to the least fun bits of adulting when the transmission started in to…read moremaking some unhappy sounds which effectively ended the trip. nothing to do but turn south and head for home but the GPS can't make up its mind on how I'm getting there so I wound up here; frustrated and upset and grumpy and presently stopped in front of the diviest little waterside dive bar I'd been in front of in a very long time... my, what a fortuitous turn of events. very smokey - the smoke from a thousand years of tall tales of adventure; very friendly - folks introducing themselves and asking about the day; and dare I say very soothing - the song-o-matic plays satchmo, patsy, and other obscure artistes... 50¢ pool, $2.00 domestic bottles, and the barkeep confirmed my fitness for duty before wishing me well getting the gold car home. a fella could do a lot worse for being so obviously 'not from around here' ;-) pretty sure this is best dive bar ever...

The beer cheese and pretzel combo is probably in my top 10 in the Cincinnati area…read more They also have a delicious pineapple hefe. It's the only thing I drink when I go here. This chicken wrap was probably one of the most disgusting things I've ever had the displeasure of eating. It should be permanently removed from the menu. It should be called an onion with chicken wrap. They also have Trivia on Thursdays. The questions were so easy even a fifth grader could answer them. Wasn't much of a challenge.

Boy was I suprised! This little brewery just outside of Cincinnati is a must from me. They have…read morelots of unique beer and even homemade seltzers. The pretzle was huge and their beer cheese was perfect to pair with it. The pizza was the star of the show. They do not short you on cheese and have cup n char pepperoni! I was super happy with this brewery and wish it was closer to Cincinnati!

My family had a large party and they accommodated us very well. We had Angie as our waitress and…read moreshe handled the large party well. Our food came out quickly and tasted delicious. Every time we needed something, Angie was right there.

We visited on a Friday evening around 7:30pm for perspective. Just the two of us for a late dinner…read more The restaurant wasn't busy, but a modest number of patrons were inside. Upon check in, the hostess informed me it would be about a 20 min wait. No big deal. Within 15 mins or less I'd say our pager went off and we were shown our table. 2. Food * Starter: Mozzarella sticks * Entree: Ribeye (advertised as house special) * Entree: Filet Mignon * Sides: Fries, Baked Potato and included salad bar Starter was above average, hot and freshly made, good structure. Mozzarella sticks seem hard to mess up but honestly, it happens. Our server did mention that marinara was unavailable (not sure if that day or in general) Ribeye: Ordered medium rare, came out medium to medium well. Taste was mediocre at best, more grill grate less ribeye flavor. Out of 10, I would say 4/10. Filet Mignon: Expectations were high but a huge miss. Ordered medium, came medium. Flavor was far below expectations for this cut of meat. My wife described this as "dog food flavor." For the price ($39) this was disappointing. Sides: Sides were average. Fries were pretty standard, comparable to frozen fries that you'd throw in your air fryer at home. Baked potato was good (thankfully). Salad bar is included with dinner. Basic green mix with a basic offering of toppings. I would say everything was replenished when needed. 3. Service * Staff was average to friendly, from hostess to server. Average attentiveness and came to the table probably 3-4 times during service. One item to note: kitchen window/bar prep area is very close to salad bar. While at the salad bar, a group of servers were all chatting and talking about the customers they had currently or earlier in the shift. One server had a table she strongly disliked, and had no problem making that known amongst her peers. I understand back of house conversations happen, but in close proximity to customers seemed in poor taste. I left wondering what was being said if anything about us after we departed. TL;DR: if you're gonna talk shit about customers, try not to do it around your current ones. 4. Atmosphere * The location is wonderful. Quiet country charm with a distant scenic overlook of the spillway itself. It's a beautiful spot and the grounds are well maintained. Other reviews mentioned the interior as dated, my impression was it's very old style steakhouse/lodge inspired. It could use some updates sure, but I didn't think it was the focus of the night. 5. Overall value * Was it worth the price? No. One starter, two entrees and one domestic beer brought the bill to $97 before tip. A decent meal can be had for less with far superior food. I think the impression I walked away with is that this place has so much potential, and may have been great at one time but standards have since slipped. The location and feel was great, but the reason people come and want to come back is the food, and that left much to be desired. 6. Recommendation * Would you return? Likely no, this was a one and done in my book. Unless something changed and they revitalized their menu and or kitchen strategy. I never say never, but we left feeling mildly satisfied with about $100 less than we walked in with.

Love love love! The…read morebuilding dates back to the 1800's, offering lots of character and charm. There seemed to be ample parking as well as a welcome outdoor cat. The wait staff was excellent, offering recommendations and never missing a beat. The food was exceptional and left us beyond satisfied. I ordered the patty melt, which was by far the best I've had. My company ordered their homemade chicken Alfredo and loved it. We were also served warm cinnamon rolls before our meal, such a cute touch. We will definitely be back!!!

Truly a historical restaurant inside. Service was excellent and the atmosphere quaint with…read moredecorative decor. Hubby and I went for the prime rib which is only served on Wednesday. The "dinner rolls " are more like a dessert roll because of the icing on top. Very tasty and we actually ordered two more for dessert.

The pizza here is REALLY good. Little pricey for small town but they have the market…read morecornered...literally. Have had it twice in the last two years while visiting family in the area, both times have been good. Chicken bacon ranch is my fav. They are selling the business & I hope whoever buys it tries to keep it going. No other options in Frankfort & people got to eat.

Good pizza! I typically prefer thin and crispy crust and this was a little thicker and softer than…read moreI usually like. That's my only knock on it. I took the entire family to try it out (I haven't been since I was a kid) and everyone enjoyed it, especially my kids. Didn't crack my top 10, but it's a solid spot.