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    Gaslight Bar & Grill

    3.5 (127 reviews)
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Fish and chips.
    Mesy D.

    The service and kindness was great. The fish was prepared and seasoned well. I loved the fries too. I remember this when it was the old library so to see it as restaurant is cool. I'm torn on value. 2 pieces of cod, small pieces and fries for $24. I eat a lot of fish and I can get 5 pieces of fish for under $20, you can get 2 massive pieces for $20.00. I am totally aware that prices are increased in general. Just seems pricey for the portion. But it was delicious.

    James H.

    stopped by Gaslight Bar and Grill and decided to sit at the bar...so glad I did! Tony, the bartender, was super cool, fast, and friendly. He made some great recommendations and really made me feel comfortable while I was there. I initially ordered the halibut, and when I mentioned it wasn't quite what I expected, Tony immediately suggested swapping it for a Reuben and fries. That ended up being excellent! Great service, great food, and a really welcoming vibe. Definitely coming back.

    Maggie S.

    Very nice local neighborhood bar and grill. Reminds me of the original Keystone bar and grill in Covington when it was first open. Very chill classic understated vibes with warm soft lighting and cool historical Cincinnati photographs on the walls. The service was great and the food was pretty food overall. We had (listed in order of what I'd recommend first to last) - the meatball marinara with burrata appetizer, the onion rings with sweet & spicy dipping sauce, the fig and goat cheese flatbread, the side salad, the caprese flatbread and a cheese burger- the meatballs were 100 out of ten - would definitely order again. The onion rings were hot and crispy and the sauce was nice. The fig flatbread was very flavorful and tasty but the presentation was off as it was topped with a bed of arugula and it was all you could see- it was a bit much. The side salad was hearty fresh and well presented, but the champagne vinaigrette needed more dimension- it was super super sour and needed more of something - I added some of the sweet onion ring sauce to balance the vinegar- the caprese flatbread bread also was tasty but it looked pale and kinda like a child's cheese pizza- it just didn't meet my expectations visually. The burger (I got cheddar and bbq sauce) was surprisingly tasty- mostly due to the bbq sauce though- I was not asked how I wanted it cooked, so that should have been a sign... as it was vey thin and dry (almost like a premade frozen patty texture) the bun was good- I guess I just expected more from a bar and grill with something as simple as a burger. Overall I'd say it was good and I will definitely give it another visit as maybe the first night we visited was just an off night in the kitchen - The atmosphere and drinks were worth making it a nice happy hour of night cap spot.

    Menu
    Nancy L.

    I previously came to this restaurant a year ago and it was absolutely delightful and the food was amazing. I made reservations for four people at 6 o'clock on a Thursday night. Service was incredibly slow. As we waited 20 minutes for drinks. You can tell by the picture that they were not that busy. They were out of all of the specialty cocktails except for one choice and they were out of one of the beer selections. I ordered the beet salad and the veggie flatbread. The beet salad only had small pieces of beets and a ton of arugula. There was no dressing on the arugula. The flatbread was beautiful and I picked up a piece of it and it was absolutely soggy and wet all over the bottom. I did not eat it and I sent it back. We did not have time to wait for something else to be ordered because we had tickets for a 7:30 show across the street. One of our guests asked for corn salsa on the tacos instead of pineapple and they were out of that also. I do not understand how a restaurant in this amazing artsy neighborhood could be out of so many things on a Thursday evening at 6 o'clock.

    chicken salad sandwich and fries (which are fantastic!)
    Beth Ann H.

    Food was tasty and the menu has a nice variety, including apps, salads, handhelds, flatbreads and entrees. Service was pretty good and waitress was friendly and accessible throughout our meal. The espresso martini (called a Pluto) was especially well made. Location was perfect for dinner before an event at Ludlow Garage across the street. However, also several little problems tonight - ordered an app that never made it to our table (server made sure it was taken off our bill), overcharged $2 for our sandwich (evidently the menu is new and their system wasn't updated yet), and the fire alarm went off midway through our meal and then fire truck/fire fighters showed up (but we didn't need to evacuate at least). Hopefully they can work out the kinks and this will be 5 stars!

    Fries
    Kyle B.

    We had a really nice time at the Gaslight last Friday night. We were in the neighborhood for a concert and decided to stop in for a bite before the show. There was not a wait so we were seated upon arrival. The service was excellent, our waiter was attentive and fast. The food was quite good. Enjoyed the Korean BBQ wings. The sauce was delicious. I do wish the wings were a bit crispier. The truffle fries were very nice. A nice and strong truffle flavor. They split the schnitzel for us. The sauce was incredible. Made to look like a yellow mustard but tasted of curry. Would buy a bottle of that stuff. Wish the portion was a bit bigger for the price. I'd definitely come back. A tasty neighborhood restaurant.

    Brussels salad sans bacon
    Peg M.

    Our server, John, was excellent. As we were seated, he pointed out the happy hour drink specials that were ending in 5 minutes, and made a point to get our order in. The on-tap Pinot noir was quite tasty. We ordered the Chicken Pomodoro, for which they happily supplied more sauce to meet my saucy husband's taste, and the warm Brussels Sprout salad sans bacon for this vegetarian. We were both pleased with the flavors, service and ambiance. Gaslight Bar and Grill has definitely stepped up its food and beverage experience. And the server came by to let me know they also have a housemade veggie burger that's not on the menu. Check it out the next time you are heading to the Esquire or Ludlow Garage!

    Wide open windows - fabulous!
    Scott N.

    Gaslight Bar & Grill is a nice looking restaurant. I love they have windows that open all the way when the weather is nice. We were here in May and sat at a booth with the door right behind us. The sun at this time of the year shines directly onto this table when it's setting. It's cool if one is facing away from the door, otherwise the sun will be in your eyes for a few minutes. I ordered the Shrimp & Avocado Salad. It was tasty and light. Maybe a little pricey for what you get. We enjoyed our meal. It's a great place to stop in before a show at Ludlow Garage across the street. I recommend making reservations here rather than eating at the 'garage'.

    Aperol spritz
    Ashley C.

    Rooftop vibes with an aperol spritz. service was great . I sat on the rooftop ; but my oysters were cold . Which they would have been amazing hot. Busy area but easy parking. I went to a show a show at ludlow garage . It's a perfect end to the night cause they close at 11pm. They have downstairs dining as well . It's dirty and visit but next time I'll request all my food to be fresh !

    The "Holly Golightly": stole cucumber, lime, mint, cucumber, and simple syrup. PERFECT for this delightful summer weather!
    Holly M.

    I still like my neighborhood place, but it needs to re-visit training with some of the new staff. Or is this a new management issue? Either way... It should not irritate the server when asked about Happy Hour Specials, nor should there be rolled eyes, walking away as the customer is actively questioning you, nor should there be an attitude of defensiveness when asked to clarify prices. It took an uncomfortable 10-15 mins with my server (going back-and-forth) to understand that the place IS indeed under new management and there's and entirely new pricing structure. New management has instituted a NEW PRICING STRUCTURE for Happy Hour, but has not posted that information anywhere nor is (clearly) new staff trained to inform you of the drink specials. In the defense of the business, the manager dropped by the table to check on the issue, which I greatly appreciated and must admit is a credit to this spot. I'll take an attentive staff over a training issue any day of the week. You can train someone to be a better server, but you can't teach professionals to pay attention if it's not part of their character. So why complain about what is ultimately a 5-star review, you may ask? For a few reasons: 1.) this started as a 3-star review because of the server's behavior and lack of knowledge, 2.) the manager's initiative to visit the table and kindly deal with my concerns bumped this up to a 4-star review. 3.) the server's attitude AFTER my polite exchange with the manager bumped this back up to a 5. The only reason this place has become an "institution" in the Clifton food/beverage space is because locals support their own. When you're here, we take care of you. From Ms. Denise at the CVS down the street, to Stephanie at Arlin's, people know people, people know places, and people SUPPORT everyone and everything in between. You get used to a certain level of care (and competency), and when that doesn't happen, it's noticeable. This is still one of the best spots in the city, this is still one of the most attentive spots in the city, and today's recent Happy Hour faux-pas doesn't nix this from my list of favs. If anything, it stays up here because of its ability to recover beautifully.

    Michelle J.

    Truffle fries were delicious. Wings could have been cooked "harder." Drink was a very light pour, I had to double check to make sure we didn't order a mocktail by mistake lol. Ambiance is actually nice, with a super cute rooftop!!!

    Salmon Patties over rice was delicious!
    Lori S.

    Ate here for the first time before a concert at the Ludlow Garage. Food and service were excellent! Brooke was our server and she was awesome! Atmosphere was cozy and inviting. We will definitely be back! They have a rooftop patio and bar as well.

    Burger
    Karen C.

    I wanted to love this place but it turned out to be just okay. Great atmosphere and decor! Great service! Okay food. My husband and I went here when we had concert tickets for Ludlow Garage across the street. I loves the place when I walked in. It had a great feel. The hostess and manager both greeted us and you could tell the place was well managed. We were immediately seated and our server greeted us. I just had a diet soda to drink but my husband had wine. He didn't care for it. He said it tasted like it was old (sat in an opened bottle too many days/weeks. I ordered a burger with a side of Mustard greens. My husband got the steak and fries. My burger was fine, nothing wrong with it, just not exceptional in any way. My husband's food was basically the same as mine, not bad but not great. The Mustard greens were a little overcooked for my taste, just too mushy. My husband also got the cheesecake. Again, okay. The manager stopped by our table to check on us and was very friendly. Our server was great! I wish I had better things to say about the food because the rest of the experience was exceptional.

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    total classic dive bar. cant go wrong with the burger and fries. Lots of regulars. the neighbors of PR are lucky to have this establishment

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