I've been to Blinkers Tavern many times, and it never disappoints. The atmosphere is incredibly…read morerelaxing, with a nostalgic, throwback vibe that takes you back to a simpler time. The food is outstanding across the board--from the steaks to the cheese sticks--but the real star is their bread pudding. It's absolutely worth the trip from anywhere in the tri-state area. Parking is also easy and convenient, with a garage right across the street, as well as their own lot and additional street parking. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great meal and an even better experience.

First time visit to Blinkers Tavern at lunch time on a week day. The interior has a cool vibe-…read morerelatively small space, but quite a few tables outside (warm weather on an early March day) that were all occupied. They have a charming patio at the back of the interior space as well. I didn't realize they have their own lot, but in case it's full, there is plenty of street parking nearby. The service was excellent. Our server was very attentive and kept drink refills flowing. We ordered the pretzel and beer cheese and the poutine for starters. The pretzel was huge and tasty. I didn't care for the beer cheese, probably because I was expecting a more solid cheese product. I would describe this more as a cream sauce. It didn't seem to have much cheese in it and was very 'liquidy'. Also the ramekin was only half full. If it had tasted better, I would have asked for more, but as it was not, we didn't even finish what was given. I thought it was a bit pricey at $12.95 for one large pretzel. On the other hand, the poutine was fantastic! A very unique take on the dish with a mix of cheese curds (although they reminded me more of pieces of mozzarella sticks), french fries and Andouille cream gravy. I ordered the fish tacos which consisted of Blackened Salmon, Thai Chili Sauce, Black Bean Corn Salsa, Pico de Gallo. My order came with two and they were fantastic! Since Blinkers is known for steaks, I will have to give them another try at dinner time.

Otto's is a lovely place to come for brunch. The staff are so kind, the food is absolutely…read moredelicious, and the space is so nice and cozy! I decided to get some orange juice and Otto's Benedict, and I was really happy with my choice. I loved the hollandaise sauce, the ham, and the grit cake together. I think the ingredients really complemented each other. I think the portion was a good size as well! The prices were all very fair. I love this quaint and cozy brunch spot!

Definitely a cozy restaurant. The staff here were amazing. The wait time despite being crowded and…read morehaving no reservation was super swift. The food was also tasty. I enjoyed the casserole and gouetta which I'm probably spelling so wrong. The mimosa was literally made with a slash of the flavoring so be careful when consuming. If I didn't have a 7+ hour drive back i would have ordered more drinks during the meal . I really like the cinnamon roll which was gooey, semi sweet, sticky, buttery, and savory. The frosting wasn't over the top and the dough consistency reminded me of a fresh baked pretzel. If you don't mind the sidewalk you may dine outside. Overall 4.2 out 5

We went here for a double date on 11/29/2025. All of us, it was our first time going to Walt's…read moreHitching Post. Love the place, vintage, classy. Though it was pretty loud overall because the tables were too close to each other, kinda cramped in my opinion but it was not a big deal for us. Amazing food! We had salmon, surf and turf, ribeye and bison steak for our entree and everything was delicious and cooked to perfection! Fries were exceptional and asparagus needs some seasoning like salt or something but not a big deal. We had the bites something appetizer it was delicious! (Forgot the full name of food sorry) We had cream brûlée for dessert it was super good! Price was very very reasonable! We bought 2 cigars and bar was pretty packed pretty busy we had to reach out to a hostess to help us. Bartender took a while to get us the cigars but not a big deal. Service was excellent. Server and busser all great. Bread was really good! (But too salty in my opinion but not a big deal) Will definitely come back!!!

Walt's was yummy and I'd definitely come back! Spaced properly so it wasn't too tight in there…read more Food was priced right in my opinion for what we got. All entrees came with a salad, rye bread, and a type of potatoes (fries, mashed, or upgrade to baked). The rye bread was soft and buttery, not hard, the Caesar was pretty good, fries great, and our steaks were nice. The flavor on mine wasn't my favorite. I got the two 4oz filets with crispy onions on top of potato cakes. Flavor of steak was interesting, and I should've gotten them medium rare because they were a little overdone in my opinion. However, all else was good. Server did forget our steaks topper at first but no worries, got it for us right away. Ambience was country and cool. I'd come back to try a burger!

Wow! What a way to spend our 1 year wedding anniversary! I loved this place…read more It has been a few months since eating here but I still find myself thinking about it. Our next trip to Cincinnati; It will be extremely difficult to stay away from here. We spent the day in Newport and around Cincinnati and wanted somewhere nice for the occasion. I was iffy on this place at first... you can throw a rock all over America and hit a place with 'Barrel' in the name these days. The Yelp reviews swing both ways here but I'm here to tell you my take... because it swings so far towards the 5 stars that it's very much a 6 or 7 star place(maybe more). We gauged our arrival time based on other activities that day. We wanted ample time at the nearby Lego exhibit so when we arrived there, we made a reservation for 4:30-5. Eating early and making our way back to Louisville was a great idea. The entire time we were there, no one else came in so we had the entire place to ourselves(It was a Friday). The atmosphere is homey but during busy times, I could see it being noisy. The booths could easily fit 6 people comfortably... probably 8 in some cases depending on how wide some of you are. Special Note: This place highlights The Parrillada Experience for Two on their menu and we wanted it! We didn't order it because at a price tag of 130-and pictures online, we didn't want it to be a failed outing. After our first trip, The Parrillada Exp will be on the agenda next time. It's a mixture of different steaks, sausages, shrimp, sides, and salads. Definitely worth the cost. On to the food: Sausage App - Argentine Chorizo. Farmhouse Sausage. Grilled Ciabatta. Hearts of Palm. Green/Red chimichurri. Pepper Relish. I don't like ordering this type of dish when I go places because you never know if it's going to be delicious or very bad. It ended up being super delicious. We couldn't make up our mind which sauce we liked the best and which meat we liked the best. App PERFECTION! Land and Sea - This is what my wife went with. Asada Skirt Steak. Jumbo Shrimp. Asparagus. Red chimichurri butter. I had bites of the shrimp and it was good. I had to save room for my dish. Wagyu Denver Cut - I went back and forth. Lobster ravioli being on the menu almost made my decision instant but I was going back and forth between ravioli, steak, and a few other things. I asked the server which he recommended of the 4 Chef's cuts. He recommended two... one of which was the Wagyu so I went with it. I wasn't disappointed AT ALL. He mentioned that the Wagyu Denver Cut was a new addition to the menu... I'm not sure but you could definitely tell it was cooked, arranged, and presented with care. I savored every angle of every bite. We also ordered a side of brussels because of course! Originally we were going to dessert somewhere else but went ahead and ordered the Hazelnut Vanilla Creme Brulee here. Perfect ending to the meal. This brulee was light and had the right amount of crunch. It was also larger than expected. We had no complaints with this place. Easily one of the better restaurants I've had in Cincinnati. If you're doubting visiting this place, take the dive! Other notes: They have beer and a small cocktail variety but they primarily seem focused on wine(plenty of options to choose from).

I love this place!! The atmosphere is so comfortable and cozy and the service is top notch…read more So lets talk about food My hubby got a steak which he loved I got the salmon with a avocado chimichurri and potatoes It was the best I have eaten They also made the best dirty martini I have ever had What a wonderful dining experience

Had a great dinner with friends!! Our server vinny was a delight and we were on a time constraint…read moreand he was on it Food was delicious I ordered the salmon with a tuscan sauce It was cooked perfectly Others ordered steaks and chicken parm Also on order of fries for the table They were fantastic Some of the best fries I have eaten

Came here for a late Valentine's Day dinner. We had bar seat reservations. The service was awesome…read morefrom start to finish. Everyone was attentive without being annoying. We had some recommendations from the person sitting next to us which we were happy to get. The cocktail menu had classics but also some interesting new choices too. The food was awesome, one of the best steaks I've ever had. The shrimp scampi was also delicious. The butter cake, which was highly recommended by all, was awesome. Make sure you save room!

Ate dinner at this restaurant for the first time and boy was I and the restaurant of my family…read moreblown away! Service was attentive yet paced throughout dinner. Our Server Ben, was personable, very knowledgeable of the menu, and fun to interact with throughout dinner. The restaurant is sophisticated, dimly lit, offering live music in the bar area that could be heard throughout the room. Floor to ceiling windows offered a stunning view of the Ohio River and Cincinnati skyline. This is a must try if you're looking to have a different steakhouse dining experience as MRBL offers sushi and seafood too. Disappointed that they don't offer any soup i.e., a lobster bisque on the menu. And to mention the mussels were less than desirable, small in size for the price and of a better buy at other steakhouses locally. Most sides are shareable and the sushi ordered by a few at our table paired well with other menu items. Highly recommend... Dessert: Lemon cake, fried ice cream, and blueberry cheesecake. Sides: Asian green beans, potato volcano, crispy brussles sprouts, and lobster mac-n-cheese. Steaks: 14oz ribeye, bone-in pork chop, angry dragon roll, lobster sun-kissed roll, and the MRLB Tomahawk. Drinks: Troy's Old Fashioned, Suntory Sazerac, and Fuji Dew Drop Enjoy!

We ate at MRBL tonight. It was not good. The atmosphere is beautiful and I love the view of the…read moreriver. Service was slow and lacked the fine dining attention that should accompany such prices. They put the wrong plates in front of us. We had to ask for menus several times. They food was ok at best. Steaks were cold and tough. They also had no sear and had a "boiled" texture. Sides were ok. Pass on dessert. When it was time to pay they charged 3 percent for a credit card fee without telling us ahead of time.

Mash and Oak is the hotel restaurant where the whiskey flows and so do the ironic mustaches…read more Picture bourbon bottles lined up like soldiers ready to fight off your good decisions. The menu reads like a Buzzfeed quiz. Part Southern comfort, part I'm corporate. Truffle tots? Yes. Pork belly sliders? Probably great, but I wouldn't know because I don't eat meat (you monsters). We're here for the Tuna sliders and they were solid. Bonus: they played music from an era I actually recognize. Revolutionary.

I'm not usually one to put a hotel restaurant on here but this one is a keeper. So typical lobby…read morelocation with a nice bar. Our server, Elizabeth, was awesome. She answered menu questions and got us started on drinks. I noshed on the Marriott burger with fries. Great flavor and cooked to perfection. Nothing left on the plate.

After seeing my niece graduate from college, our entire family and guests, all eight of us,…read moredescended on Coppin's restaurant for brunch. Normally, I find hotel food is just okay and nothing special, but Coppin's was a pleasant surprise. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess, and our equally pleasant server quickly brought menus and asked what we would like to drink. When it was my turn, I happily ordered Coppin's Old Fashioned. I was the odd man out because everyone else ordered the Spring Manhattan. Judging by how quickly everyone's drinks disappeared, I'd say they were all very tasty. I was a little unsure about mine at first, so to make sure the quality and taste were consistent, I ordered a second, and it definitely was not a mistake. I ordered the B+G biscuits (which are made by hand according to server in the hotel) and gravy with an extra egg. Others at the table chose a variety of dishes, including the CVG, Cobb Salad, Bagel and Lox, and several other selections. Based on the clean plates all around the table, everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. My wife ordered a sample of banana bread, and I was fortunate enough to snag a small bite, it was excellent. After we had all finished, everyone agreed that my niece had made an excellent choice for her graduation celebration brunch. As my wife and I made our way back to Louisville, we both commented that we would definitely return the next time we were in Covington.

This is based on Easter brunch only. 75 dollars was overpriced given that 20% tip was automatically…read moreadded so service was horrible. You had to get your own coffee or tea. Ice tea and soft drinks were $3.50, All juices were extra. The only dessert was macrons and breakfast cake and brownie bites. There was no Easter anything except for a person in a bunny suit, There also was no lamb only ham and prime rib (poor quality). Raw bar only had shrimp. There were no lunch items. You could get an omelet or waffles or scrambled eggs in a serving pan. Bread pudding not what they called it (French toast casserole) was OK. They had simple salads in small bowls, small plain bagel with salmon and cream cheese that was set-up on the bar. Restaurant was half full at 1PM. Would never go back to this restaurant for any meal. Customers were taken advantage of. I felt totally ripped off paying over $300 for this (including drinks).

Thank you Maggie and Rubys Steak House for such an amazing night. There was 10 of us and the…read moreservice was amazing. The food was loved by all of us. Great steaks, lobster and sides all cooked perfectly. We also enjoyed the Cincinnati Reds baseball cap cake. i would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

The ambiance in the bar area is the reason to go to Jeff Ruby's. It's beautiful, particularly in…read morethe winter months. For us, having Cole Thompson as part of the team caring for us was an even bigger highlight. Cole is one of the kindest and most skilled servers we have had in Cincinnati. He has an instinct for exactly when and how to serve the table so as not to interrupt the meal. He takes quiet initiative to make sure everything at the table is as it should be. He is relatively new, and his hiring tells me new managers, like Daniel, are steering the restaurant in the right direction. Friends, I have been avoiding Ruby's ever since I took my out-of-town relatives there last year, and was completely embarrassed by the obsequious service we received. It was truly awful. It was cringe. The server enquired of, and kept calling my guests by, their first names. All the server had to do was see the looks on their faces and how they recoiled every time the server approached the table to see this was not appreciated. The meal was all about them, the servers. Their constant dialogue about themselves was disturbing and jarring. It was obvious to me that this patter was being taught. These servers were being formally trained to run the table as if it were dinner theatre. Gruesome. Therefore, I made this week's reservation with some trepidation. However, having Cole Thompson serve us changed all of that. We will be back again this month. Foodwise, the Freddie Salad is delicious. The king crab legs and jumbo prawn cocktail are exactly as they should be. I would appreciate a few simply prepared green vegetable offerings to pair with the steak. And for the menu items at Ruby's, the more simply prepared are the best. (By the way, "rare" really does mean rare for steaks at Ruby's! All other steakhouses in the area serve medium rare when rare is ordered.) I think Ruby's needs to bring in a young, innovative but classically trained chef to address how meals are plated and served, and to tweak the menu a bit. I think they need more flair and care at this price point. The organization showed this kind of intelligence when creating the new space, which feels fresh while still delivering the coziness imparted by tradition. The same constructive approach to the food would be intelligent.

Visited for the first time on Friday night on a double date. We were able to get same day…read morereservations and were sat at a table in the bar area. The male bartender who served us was great! Very personable and knowledgeable on the menu. I ordered the Indo-Dutch fried rice which was VERY spicy. If you are a fan of spice, this dish is a great option. We took the cheesecake to go which was tasty as well. We plan to visit again soon!

Crossed the river to try out Lisse and it did not disappoint! We definitely recommend. We were both…read moreso stuffed we had to skip dessert (which you know never happens). The wedge had a zesty, fresh dressing that was divine. We ordered steaks with garlic and herb butter with their signature Brussels sprouts and Gouda mac & cheese for sides. Excellent service in a beautiful space right off the park. Five stars!