The food was DEVINE and the waitress me and my mom had was so nice. I loved bite, 10/10 recommend!read more

In town just one night, usually wary of these type of gimmicky places but omg the cajun boil…read moreseasoning/sauce was fantastic, we ended up dipping our chowder crackers in it after the shrimp, potatoes and corn were gone. Strongly recommend and if we're back, we'll definitely be back. Other comments: - Service nice but slow - Corn not quite done - but still good - Skip the bland clam chowder. You get a bowl as a side, a cup would have sufficed. - Prices good for what you get

Let me begin by saying that this would have been a five star rating if the manager had made the…read morerounds of the dining room as I would have shared out these concerns to them directly and would have felt confident that they would have been easily resolved to my satisfaction. Upon arrival, we were promptly greeted and the hostess indicated that she would try to find a place for us to sit (party of 2, later dining, multiple open tables). She checked with another hostess to confirm that the table she had selected would be acceptable (perhaps in training?) and then indicated that they could seet us and that hopefully one of the servers would want to serve us. This choice of words seemed odd, but we went with it. The server who "decided" to take care of us was pleasant and eager to please. We had no complaints with her other than some lack of forethought with regard to refilling glasses (she asked permission each time, even when glasses were less than half full) and clearing empty, dirty plates from the table. She seemed genuinely interested in making sure that we had a good experience (and we largely did). We elected to get the mixed grill for two which was promising. The variety was nice and it allowed us to try some things we might not have gotten otherwise. We chose salads and brussels sprouts and cauliflower for our included add ons. The salad was delightful! It came with black olives which thankfully were whole because I don't like them and gave them to my husband. They left beind a briney taste which I normally would not enjoy, but it elevated an already supurb offering. The salad included pine nuts and hearts of palm and it came standard with a citrus vinegarette. It was a promising start to the meal, despite bread being delayed due to a backup in the kitchen. Our sides, main, and bread arrived at the same time. The sides were delicious! The main came with four offerings: shrimp, tuna, salmon, and a whitefish that was forgettable. The flavor of all was good, however the salmon and the questionable whitefish were overcooked and our server didn't check on us until we were so far into the meal that we would not have been comfortable asking that they be returned for a more propper cook. There was a table tent offering a coconut pie that was right up my alley and left me desiring it throughout my meal, so despite my being quite satisfied from the main dishes, I went ahead and got it (good job, marketing team!). My husband went with the flourless brownie with hazelnuts and ice cream. The pie was superb! It was served warm and there was no doubt that it was coconut. I forced myself to eat all of it (which wasn't difficult due to how good it tasted). My husband offered me a taste of his brownie and under other circumstances, I would have accepted, but I was too full to even have one more bite. Towards the end of the meal, I noticed that my glass had a chip in it. This was not problematic for me since I was drinking from a straw. We did point this out to the server and she immediately offered to get me a new glass. I declined as I was not in fear of there being glass in my drink, but just wanted them to know to take it out of the circulation. Overall, the meal was fine although the pace was uneven. There was a slow start and then a gap between when we ordered dessert and were served it. It seemed that most of our challenges were related to kitchen timing and then other staff who were newer in their positions. I see room for growth and imagine that if we return and see these employees still there that the challenges that were noted will no longer be issues. Again, a conversation with a manager would have given us the opportunity to share these observations (and maybe enjoy our fish more). The entire meal cost $75 which felt like a value considering how much food we had and the overall quality of the offerings (save the fish which I have talked about enough). We are AARP members so we received an additional 10% discount which was effortless to receive. I always enjoy dining here and hope to be able to retun again soon!

I won't ever be back due to awful food…read more We started with bang bang shrimp. I see mention of this in lots of reviews and I just don't understand the appeal. It was shrimp coated in mayo - not even crispy as the coating was soggy. It's definitely missing the bang! Was very bland. The maho was good, at least they do fish right but the fries were the only side that was edible. Do not get the bacon Mac and cheese - it is the worst Mac and cheese that I have ever had. So bland and flavorless. The. Russel sprouts were not good either. The waitress was wonderful and any stars are just for her. She saw that we didn't eat the food and didn't charge for the premium sides. She knew instantly and asked if it was bland. At least I know and won't ever be tempted again.

Stopped in for a quick bite late Sunday night. The beet salad with chicken was awesome but a little…read moresmall and the filet was perfect with Brussel sprouts instead of broccolini since they were out. The Mac and cheese was extremely salty though. Have always had good food at this location and pretty consistent service.

We came to Seasons 52 for Thanksgiving lunch. We had a 1:00 pm reservation…read more We arrived a little before 1; the place was packed! We were quickly seated and waited for our third. Once we were all in our places with bright shiny faces, we all ordered the thanksgiving special meal. It included just about everything you can imagine being served at Thanksgiving. Three pieces of white meat turkey, which was pretty tender. I small pile of dark meat pieces. Mashed potatoes and gravy, with the gravy covering the turkey and the potatoes. There was dressing, sweet potato casserole (?), green beans and cranberry sauce. It was a LOT of tasty food. Nothing was extraordinary, but it was all good. Oh, we ordered and I swear to goodness the food arrived moments later. I am sure they were moving a lot of these plates and had a process for quick turnaround, but I had to wonder if our plates had been sitting for a while. I suppose if they were it wasn't for long. Nothing was cold or congealed. It seems like their process was working. The meal came with a mini cake type thing in a jar. There were lots of options. Mark and I opted for the special pumpkin with ginger and Jen had s'mores chocolate. The pumpkin one was absolutely delicious. Jen let us try the chocolate one and let's just say I was very glad I opted for pumpkin. When the bill arrived the desserts were added on separately. I mentioned they should be included to our server, who said he would check. Now... it seems unlikely we were his first customers of the day and it seems odd that he would have the desserts added separately. He did check; I saw him. I also saw the person he was checking with shake her head 'yes'. He reran the checks without the desserts. I will say it was nice to have a traditional thanksgiving meal without the traditional thanksgiving fuss. Because the food was average at best and because we were initially charged for desserts that were supposed to be included in the price, this experience comes in with a solid three stars.

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.

I'm sorry to say that I think The Capital Grille is a little overrated. I started off with an…read moreEspresso Martini (which is my weakness) and it was just middle of the line. The seafood risotto was also just alright to me. My husband ordered a steak medium rare and there was no pink so it was way overcooked for his liking. What stole the show was the Calamari, Brussels Sprouts and top notch service! All in all, our experience was good, but I'm not sure I would go back.

I have been to multiple Capital Grilles throughout the southeast! This was my first time at the one…read morehere in my hometown and I will say that William was THEE best! He was attentive, took time to get to know his customers and was extremely personable! If you're going and want to ensure to have an amazing experience, I definitely recommend sitting in his section!! You won't be disappointed!!! Wish I could come back to this location on a more regular basis!!

If you aren't sure what you want for dinner, E&O is a great option. Good sushi, the famous crispy…read moreBrussels and kale salad is always a hit. I went with a fried rice bowl with lobster and it was really good. It's not a quick in and out kind of place. It's a great restaurant to go with friends and share a bunch of dishes. Take your time, have a couple cocktails, enjoy the evening. It's a bit on the pricier side, but not terrible. Keep an eye on some of the discount gift certificate sites for an occasional promotion!

We had an amazing dinner at E+O. Everything was delicious. It did seem like the shisito peppers…read morewas about half the size as it used to be but they were delicious. Great vibe in the restaurant too.

The ribeye steak was cooked to perfection and served with delicious smashed potatoes. The prime rib…read morewas juicy and tender served with a large baked potato and au jus. The service was good but the waitress wasn't very engaging. The ambiance was surprisingly very family friendly though a bit loud it didn't deter from a very pleasant experience.

It's been over 20 years since I first had J Alexander's. I remember it being very good back then…read morewhen it first opened. Today decades later it still holds its place as an upscale casual dining restaurant. The restaurant is well preserved, clean and not run down. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Unfortunately it was a work lunch and we couldn't enjoy a good cocktail or sample the wine list. I'll save it for next time, which will not be 20 years away.

The food was excellent! Some of the best Thai I've had in Cincinnati. The wait staff was attentive…read moreand kind. The restaurant was very clean and well decorated. I highly recommend this restaurant! Thanks for a great experience!

We started with the chicken dumplings Cooked perfectly to a…read moregolden brown with a spicy soy sauce. Our waitress "Pryah" was very attentive, we chose to eat outside in their patio which has a pretty nice layout. Our main dishes were Thai Eggplant, a mildly spicy vegan dish tasty and done well. The second dish was a Three Flavor Shrimp. The presentation was great but the dish has a few issues. The battered shrimp were undercooked or fried at the wrong temp. They could have benefited by an extra minute in the fryer to crisp them up . The nice assortment of vegetables lacked flavor and the sauce was a sweet chili sauce tasted like it came right out of a bottle. Prices were fair. Our bill was around $55 for an appetizer & two meals. We took leftovers home.

Alfio's is quickly becoming a new favorite!…read more I want to start off by saying our waitress, Ally was so sweet and friendly.! She made me a surprise mocktail, which I loved. She did a great job the entire evening. Same for the manager, he stops by and checks on things and we really appreciate that. Now to our dinner: Incredible!! We weren't sure everything sounded good on the tasting menu, but we decided we were gonna give it a whirl anyway. Every single dish was delicious. The blend of flavors and textures was absolutely perfect. They really know what they're doing. One of those items we weren't sure about was the Croqueta, but it was delicious. The second was the beet salad, and oh my gosh, it was perfect. The pistachios, with the beets peaches, arugula, and the sauce, all paired so well. Then they brought out the poached lobster and we didn't want anything but poached lobster after that. We did not think they could top that. But then came the pasta and wow! I just can't go on enough about how great each dish was. I included a picture of the tasting this week just so you can see. Can't wait to try another one next time. Alfio's Buon Cibo is fantastico!

My husband and I came here for dinner and absolutely loved the ambiance and relaxed pace, you're…read morenever rushed. We started with the empanadas and devoured them immediately. They come with three different sauces, all delicious. For our mains, I had the veal and short rib ravioli (so good, but very rich), and my husband had the short rib with gnocchi. Both portions were generous, and his short rib was incredibly tender. There is bread service, but it comes out with the meal; the butter was amazing, though I wish the bread itself matched the rest of the food in terms of quality. Every staff member we interacted with was warm and attentive, checking on us multiple times. Plan to be here for about two hours, as they truly let you enjoy your meal at your own pace. Overall, a great dining experience!

I came to their new element eatery location and I would say that the food was okay-good, but not…read moreamazing from what I recalled a couple of years ago at the Asian food fest. The Cha Cha fries had too much queso sauce to my liking... It was drowning the fries which made it very soggy. There also wasn't a lot of pork.. I could barely taste it too.. again way too much sauce. I also ordered the Asian buffalo wings and they were good - I liked their pickled carrots because it would cut the heaviness of the Asian buffalo sauce. Overall, okay experience but I'll definitely come back for their other stuff and try those out.

Great food! Curt service…read more The menu is surprisingly diverse for a foodtruck! I was really impressed by both the options and the quality. My Bahn Mi was excellent. There are no drink offerings. Service wasn't particularly friendly, but they kept the line moving and delivered orders in a reasonable time. For the price and quality, a superb option!