I haven't been here in years was completely surprised. I had the seared tuna and I couldn't believe how perfectly prepared it was and tasty. My fiancé had the salmon and he loved it. The wine was good, the service was awesome! We will be back! read more

Henke is an urban winery co-located with a restaurant. Other than some struggling grape vines scattered along the edges of the parking lot, you wouldn't know you were entering a functioning winery. Inside it becomes a little bit different. We were greeted by Joe, the owner and wine maker. We told him we were here for a tasting and he led us to a table in one of the side rooms in the restaurant. The wine tasting is 7 samples for $10 and a souvenir wine glass (or $1 per sample). We decided we would try all seven dry red wines and keep the glasses, just in case we bought any wine and brought it back to the motel to drink. Wouldn't want to have to drink any wine from a plastic cup. We also decided that we would order a pan seared cheese plate to nibble on while tasting the wine. It was a Vermont white cheddar, coated with herbs and bread crumbs and pan seared. The cheese is served on a bed of red wine berry sauce with bread and crackers. My wife loved it and got the recipe from Joe. We leisurely tasted the wines and several were good. I noticed that none had a strong tannin aftertaste and Joe's reply was he makes the wines to serve with the restaurant's meals. It would be hard to explain to a customer that the wine would have done better if aged for another couple of years. Joe says he buys his grapes both locally in the tri-state area and from the coast. The wines are are made on premise. While there, you need to wander around and look at all the wine cork artwork. Apparently each year he holds a competition and customers build the most amazing objects from wine corks. I think my favorite was the old time sailing warship. We did buy a bottle of wine to bring back to the motel. The glasses did get used. read more

My husband and I went to Henke Winery on Saturday, June 8 for dinner with a group of friends. The restaurant was not busy, the server was good however the food was terrible. We order the cheesy garlic bread as an appetizer and there was no garlic on it, it was just a pizza crust, not a traditional piece of bread as expected and described in the menu, and marina sauce. It was not good. Then we also ordered the Florentine pizza, sounded delicious from the menu description, we were looking forward to eating this pizza but when it was served to us, it was cold, like it was thawed in the counter and brought to our table. The crust was doughy, the vegetables were cold but I will say the cheese was melted. On one positive note, I did have a house salad with the creamy balsamic dressing and it was delicious. We will not be back, dinner was very disappointing. read more

Im going to give it four although these are not a fair four. The reason is, I am friends with Henke on Facebook. I have been seeing different musical talents advertised for a while and have wanted to go there. My preconceived idea of what the atmosphere was like was totally wrong and for this, it is my fault. I had envisioned a "wine bar" atmosphere where you could go and chill and taste wines while listening to music. Instead, it is a restaurant in a refurbished home kind of place with separate rooms. The music was being played in one of the rooms with about 10 tables. I was seated and given a menu. I had not come to eat but taste the wine and listen to the music so I felt a bit obligated to buy something to eat. I got the Spinach artichoke dip served with pita bread and it was tasty along several wines I had. I will definitely return with some friends and eat dinner but this was not my intention for this visit so I must say I was quite disappointed but again that was only because of my preconceived vision so this is why I gave them four stars because it is a neat place, just not what I wanted. read more

We have just moved to the area. We found this great place through Yelp! We had a wine tasting at our table and then ordered dinner and more wine! Terry was Fantastic and the owner was present throughout the evening. Nicer people you couldn't find. Thanks for a great evening. We shall return with friends. read more

This place was a hidden gem, driving by it on the west side for years now. I never gave it a chance but I finally did and it is a must for all cincinnatians to try out for date night. Their Tuesday and Wednesday deals are second to none and their wine tastings are generous and you even get a free glass. The place is spotless and it's the definition of a classy family-owned establishment. read more

I love Henke! Its a super cute spot to grab a bite to eat and try some yummy wines. The prices are very reasonable. The staff is very friendly. EVERYONE should go to Henkes! :o) read more

Loved the experience from start to finish! Wine is obviously amazing, we were celebrating a special occasion so we had the sparkling chardonnay. It was great and I'd highly recommend it if you like bubbles. I also would recommend the Vidal Blanc, a nice balanced white, semi-dry between Chardonnay and a Riesling. We had the fried cheese as an appetizer which was delicious. I had the stuffed mushrooms and my partner had the crab cake, both were excellent and cooked perfectly. The thing you should most definitely 100% try though, is the cream puff. SUCH A GOOD DESSERT! Definitely give Henke a try- cozy decor, knowledgeable staff, and great wine & food. read more

Henke winery is definitely a hidden gem. Prices are great and the wine is better! Service is impeccable, very personable and friendly. Whether you're looking for a romantic date night or a casual dinner, check it out! We will definitely be back! read more

We're not really wine fans but we really like this place. Very friendly staff (and when we want to experiment with wine of course, they're very knowledgeable and helpful) good food, relaxed atmosphere and good food very reasonably priced. Great weekday specials that include a glass of wine! read more

I decided to try out this restaurant for the first time. I will never go back again. The baked potato was awful. It had black spores in the potato and the croutons on the salad were mushy and not crispy or crunchy. It was the worst experience I have ever had. Not to mention it took almost 15 minutes before my order was taken and served water. Never again. read more

This place was amazing. The wines were very good and I loved the service. That owner/manager was so nice. We are from Chicago and we got here an hour early and the owner came out to our car and invited us in early. He was super nice and if we are back in the area we will definitely be back. read more

We had a great time here! Did a wine tasting, has amazing pizza and cheese/sausage plate. Joe was great, accomodated our big group!

I was so disappointed when I went to Henke Winery. I had heard such good things and was super excited to go, but was denied service when I walked in an hour before close. Apparently, the kitchen closes half an hour before closing time. Also, apparently math is hard. I had planned my whole celebratory evening around enjoying a meal here and was unable to, due to lazy and careless attitudes. I will not be back. read more

Fun! Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Was able to be comfortable trying different wines without feeling like I needed to know anything about wine. Great date spot. read more

The wine is interesting. The service is very good. The atmosphere is more like a road side diner in the middle of nowhere. The food was interesting. We tried different entrees and nobody got really excited. read more

Very nice place to visit with great wines. The Vin de Rouge was our fav, followed by the drier reds. On the white side, the Reisling was very rememistic of my time in Germany, not nearly as sweet as American grown grapes read more

This is not your typical fancy winery however I am now a fan. This is a great place to go on a date night. I enjoyed their spinach and artichoke dip and seafood pizza. I wanted to try everything on their menu because of the grand reviews we heard about this place. I promise that you will not be disappointed. The wine is really good too. We had the sweet red wine called Cin Zin. We both are wine-o-holics and we give this place two thumps up. read more

Henke is tightly tucked away here in Cheviot and is probably often overlooked. I had the privilege of dining here one evening and being able to taste some of the freshest, tastiest food here on the west side. There is not much to choose from in terms of "fine" dining here west of the city, but Henke offers just that. I was able to taste a few bites of a couple different dishes and enjoyed every single one of them. The food was hand made fresh and the service was prompt. When I had originally ordered the tortellini, apparently they were out of that but still made huge, cheese-stuffed ravioli covered in their delicious house red sauce. The sauce was extremely rich in flavor. I also had a sizable chunk of their fresh-grilled salmon which contained moist meat and was seasoned to perfection. I had a side of spicy green beans which were crispy and felt fresh picked, and a bit of french onion soup that warmed my soul. If I were a drinker I would have tried some of their famous wine, but I am not. They do have an extensive collection of awards for their many different wines, so I doubt that experience would disappoint any wine lover. Come here if you're looking for a fine dining experience without breaking the bank and want to taste some fresh food and wine. Some nights I hear they play live music. Great hidden gem. read more

Pro's: We loved the pasta and wine, Con's The service was aweful! 30 minutes after we were seated our order was taken. A major reason we visited is due to the selection of wine and desired to do a wine tasting as stated in the menu. They would not do a wine tasting for us, they said they were to busy. And it was not even a weekend. It was Tuesday The icing on the cake was when the manager walking around asked the table next to us how they liked their pizza, and they politely said that it was okay, but not there favorite. The manager said back, "well that is the first time I have ever heard that. What do you think, our pizzas are for sh*t!" and walked off with their pizza. Very awkard and not kind at all. From the moment you walk into that place you feel like you are a burden to the staff for being their. That is the last thing you want to do in this business. We certainly won't be back. But hopefully their wine is sold at Jungle Jims because it was good. read more

The atmosphere was professional and friendly! The food was absolutely amazing! Founder/owner Mr Joe was a gracious hostess and the pride he had in his accomplishment showed in all aspects! We also enjoyed the wine! read more

Wonderful selection of urban wines ! Whatever you do, try the pan seared cheese! It's a great appetizer to have with your wine selection . Delicious! read more

The food is amazing, the wine is quite delicious, and the owner is friendly and informative. This was our first trip to Henke, but it certainly won't be our last! read more

I went to Henke tonight with my 3 best friends to enjoy a nice evening together. The food was okay. The service was great. We paid our separate checks and left the restaurant. As we were chatting outside, the owner came out, singled out one of my friends, a Westwood resident, and complained to her that her tip was low. (The table tipped well over 20%) She apologized and said that she had left all of her remaining cash. He proceeded to humiliate her, told her that she needed to be "educated" about tipping, and "screwing over" a hardworking server. She, who has 2 Masters degrees, quietly told him that she didn't need to be educated, and I told him to stop embarrassing my friend. After my friend left, two of us went back inside to tell him that his words were hurtful and condescending, that our friend was extremely well educated and that she would never "screw over" anyone. We were trying to connect on a human level - he wanted to stand up for his server but we wanted to stand up for our friend. He was hostile and combative, and wouldn't concede. It was shocking. I will never go back. Fortunately there are many better options in Westwood. read more

We love Henke. It's near us and the food is fantastic. I haven't had anything there that I didn't love. We like to go there for special occasions, because even if we let ourselves order whatever we want (including wine) it still doesn't bankrupt us. If you want to go more budget but still have a visit, we like the pizza- it's enough for two and then some (and it reheats well) and reasonably priced. Highly recommend for a nice evening out. read more

The wine is really good - surprising for an Ohio winery, in fact. I hail from California so I'm always on the lookout for decent wines in Cincinnati. I try to support local whenever possible. The décor is a bit "grandma" tho, so I wouldn't be impressing clients by bringing them here. Another downside would be I couldn't choose my own wines for tasting. The guy in the ponytail does that. I think he's doing open bottles to preserve stock. So, if I was him, I'd probably consider doing that myself. The pizza was pretty good too. Would recommend for an average dinner out when you want to avoid cooking. read more

Stopped here for our Anniversary. Since we are newbies to Wine, Joe was extremely helpful and took the time to give us a history of the wines and direction to what we may or may not enjoy. Very nice atmosphere and great appetizers. Definitely a great stop on a Saturday afternoon. Can't wait to come back for dinner. read more

The wines here were good. The food just so-so tasting and overpriced for the quality. I ordered the pork chop and it was extremely dry. The best part of the meal was the creme broulle I ordered for desert. read more

My wife and I have dined here on two occasions, we were greeted promptly by the owners of the establishment Joe and Joan Henke. Our server,whose name is Beth, is knowledgeable about the menu and wine list provided us with outstanding service on both occasions. We had the Fromage Du Jour and one of their French bread pizzas on the first visit. My wife who does not digest tomato products very well asked the chef to make her pizza with a white sauce and this special request was handled flawlessly by the chef and his kitchen in spite of the fact that they had a full dining room and it was Friday night. Our second visit was on a weeknight, we had an opportunity to do a tasting of several wines and nibble on the Awesome Pan Seared Cheddar !! The cheddar was exactly as advertised, the herbed crust on it was superb. My wife would recommend the Reisling and so far my favorite wine there is the Cabernet Franc but I have not tried all of them as of yet. The only thing I did not care for was the Tenderloin Chili, it tasted kind of greasy to me and it was not very spicy either. read more

henke is a stone's throw from my house, which is good, because i can drink a lot of wine given the opportunity. their wines are good and good for sharing, and they can re-cork if you don't finish so you can take it home (or so i've heard). they use locally produced grapes in some of their wines. if you go on a weekday or they are not too busy on the weekend, you can do a tasting, which is 7 wines for $5. a very good deal. their food is consistently delicious. two notable appetizers are the "awesome" pan seared cheese with blueberry glaze and the "best garlic bread ever". both are demonstrations of truth in advertising. the staff is friendly, even to people they don't see once a week. the only thing that prevents the fifth star is that their food, while tasty, is not very creative or adventurous. they do have specials, but i'm never wowed by a unique entree. i just drink more wine and forget about it. read more