Came here during restaurant week just to try the restaurant and can say I will be back!…read more I ordered the Ceaser salad with the short rib empanada and short rib gnocchi. The Ceaser salad was the best Ceaser salad I ever had! The short rib empanada and the gnocchi was good as well but the gnocchi was covered in scallions. That wasn't stated on the menu or by our server when I asked if onions were in the dish, so unfortunately I did have to send that back and have it remade then ate the rest once I got back home. I also tried the Black Angus NY and it melt in my mouth like butter. They were busy and it did take a while for the food to come out but the wait was worth it.

It's been a while since I last had a porterhouse and I decided to get it here! I definitely…read moreenjoyed the steak and I had it with chimichurri butter that I liked as well. I love pairing steaks with fries and I liked the fries I got too!

Been wanting to try Losanti for years, I'm so glad I finally did! We will 100% be back! Our server…read moreChris was amazing, service was impeccable. He gave great recommendations and was super knowledgeable. I'm a bartender at a similar restaurant in town, and all the little details about service that I feel like go unnoticed by most guests were executed perfectly. Give that man a raise! Ambiance: we had reservations for the patio and I was a little worried the heat would be too much but they have a bunch of ceiling fans, and it's pretty well shaded. The plants were gorgeous! Food: you can't go wrong with anything on this menu. Every single dish was delicious. The highlights for me were probably the truffle spaghetti and focaccia!

A few coworkers and I had a small team dinner here a few weeks ago and the overall experience was…read morepretty good. For starters, the place is much smaller than I expected. It's dimly lit with exposed brick walls, and tables that sit really close to each other. It definitely gives a romantic vibe. Next, the service was great. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and helpful. We're a curious group and he was happy to answer all of the questions we had about the menu. Now on to the food... We started our meal off by sharing the focaccia with roasted tomato, basil, and parmesan, as well as the burrata, which the menu described as being prepared seasonally. I honestly wasn't a big fan of either of them. That said, the next thing I got was the kale caesar, which was fantastic. It's a big portion and they offered to split it into two so my coworker and I could both enjoy it. Aside from your typical croutons and parm, it also had celery and roasted tomatoes. The roasted tomatoes were a fabulous addition. For my entree I went with the truffle pasta with shrimp. I expected a little more from this dish if I'm being honest. It was extremely oily and the sauce was really loose. That said, it was very rich and full of truffle flavor. I ended up getting sick in the middle of the night and I'm pretty sure this was the culprit. We ended the meal with their famous butter cake with a scoop of gelato on top. It only took one bite to realize why this dessert is so well loved. While we were all really full, we couldn't stop eating it. It literally melted in your mouth! Overall, I enjoyed the experience, but if I were to visit again I would order differently. The options for a vegetarian who sometimes eats seafood were limited, but I have my eye on that kale salad and butter cake.

Tried Rubys again after my first bad experience and I am sold! This time I sat in the bar area…read morewhich was so nice and relaxing. The vibes were great and I loved the piano player! I tried the steak and lobster special with mashed potatoes and asparagus. All of it was perfectly cooked. The lobster was juicy and the steak was tender with great flavor. I will be back!

I have been a great fan of Jeff Ruby's restaurants for decades, beginning with the Precinct in…read more1985, and have had great food and impeccable service. However, on my most recent visit to the Steakhouse in downtown Cincinnati, I had a different experience with the food. While the service was warm and friendly, I experienced a situation with my meal. I ordered the Filet Scampi (6oz filet, garlic herb shrimp, potato gnocchi). I asked for my filet to be medium with very little pink. It arrived rare, with deep red in the center and without a garnish as if someone had whisked it out way before it's time. Our server quickly took it back to the kitchen and returned with a garnished plate. Unfortunately, the steak this time was well done and tough. This was such a disappointment, as I had dined at this location previously and had wonderful experiences. Previously, the filet cut like butter and was perfect. On this visit, it was undercooked and without garnish (see photos), and then overcooked but arrived topped with garnish. I really couldn't eat it. Thankfully, the shrimp were in great shape. Again, the server stepped in and offered to make it right. At this point, my dinner companions were done with their meal, so she offered to give me a filet to take home, which I gratefully accepted. I began the meal with a fabulous blue crab bisque and classic Caesar salad that were both wonderful. Note that the bisque is quite filling on its own. Our server provided a wonderful table-side prepared Bananas Foster dessert for the birthday celebration, which totally made the evening a success. I understand that restaurants can have bad days, and when that occurs, great service can lift the experience. Our server saved the day when the kitchen failed to show up.

My wife and two kids (14/17) wanted a night out while in town. We visited this place solely based…read moreoff reviews. I ordered the filet with some spicy seasoning and the fries. Both were awesome! I have had many steak places and this only trails Golden Steer in Vegas. My wife and oldest daughter both ordered filet and a salad. They loved their food as well. My youngest ordered a Caesar salad, Mac and cheese and fries. She said all three were the best food she had ever had. The fries were the talk of the ride home! Wish we lived closer!

10/10 every time I've been here. They never miss…read more While I did wish they served the Wagyu meatball here, it's nothing that would stop us from coming back. Service has always been top notch on each visit.

10/10 -- No Notes, No Regrets, Just Carbs and Happiness!…read more Cooking is both a science AND an art, and dining at Sotto reminded me exactly why I love the culinary experience so much! I intentionally chose a seat at the chef's table because I wanted to watch the magic happen. And BABY, did I get a show! Watching the chefs move in perfect synchrony, each person knowing exactly what to do and when to do it, genuinely made me fall in love with cooking all over again. It was like watching a beautifully choreographed performance, except the final masterpiece was edible! I was so impressed that I HAD to tell the chef how much I appreciated what I was witnessing. The level of precision, creativity, and teamwork was mesmerizing. Some people might see a busy kitchen and feel overwhelmed. Me? I see artistry, passion, and a little bit of controlled chaos, and I absolutely LOVE it! Now, let's talk about the FOOD because whew! THE BREAD: First of all, the complimentary bread was warm, garlicky, soft, and absolutely DELICIOUS. And because apparently I have no self-control when bread is this good, I ordered MORE to try it with the creamy cheese spread. Y'all... by the time I looked up, I was SIX pieces deep. SIX! And I have ZERO regrets. I'm not even a big bread eater, so that alone should tell you something! THE PASTA: The star of the show! A gorgeous, Parmesan-topped pasta coated in the most beautifully balanced, creamy, buttery cheese sauce. Parmesan-based dishes can go from perfection to a salt bomb VERY quickly, but the kitchen absolutely nailed the balance here. Rich without being overpowering, cheesy without being excessively salty, and indulgent in all the right ways. And the texture? PERFECTION. The pasta was cooked beautifully al dente, with that lovely little bite that tells you someone in the kitchen knows exactly what they're doing. Not mushy, not undercooked, just right! I actually asked for a SPOON because leaving even a drop of that sauce behind would've been disrespectful. At this point, I was officially carb-loaded, but listen... if you're not carb-loading at an Italian restaurant, are you even doing it right?! THE RICOTTA DONUTS: Because clearly I hadn't had enough carbs, I decided dessert was necessary. I'd heard the ricotta donuts were a standout, and now I understand WHY! I especially appreciated that they offer two portion sizes: four or twelve donuts. As someone who was already pretty full and ordering dessert purely out of greed, the four-piece option was perfect. These little beauties were unbelievably moist, soft, and practically melted in my mouth. Every bite was heavenly! I was full, I knew I was full, and yet somehow I found room. That's how you KNOW they're good! THE SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE: Beyond the food, what made this experience truly special was the PEOPLE. From the attentive waitstaff to the incredibly talented chefs, everyone contributed to such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff even encouraged me to ask questions while watching the kitchen, although I was a little nervous about distracting anyone from their craft. I could've happily sat there watching them cook all evening. There's something so special about being surrounded by people who genuinely take pride in what they do. I came for a meal and left with an even deeper appreciation for the creativity, discipline, and passion behind exceptional cooking. FINAL VERDICT: 10/10. No notes. Minus NOTHING! Would I come back? ABSOLUTELY. Would I sit at the chef's table again? WITHOUT QUESTION. Would I eat six pieces of bread again? Mind your business. Sotto, thank you for reminding me that dining out can be so much more than simply eating. Sometimes it's an entire experience, and this one was beautiful from beginning to end!

Amazing service and vibes. They do accept walk ins for the bar that has full service menu which…read morecame in clutch for me since I was just in town for the weekend. The pasta is where it truly shines and the cappellacci short rib pasta was phenomenal. The white bean ragu with the grilled octopus was also chef's kiss. The black kale Caesar was a tad bit too salty for my tastes along with the papardelle which had amazing flavor but had me reaching for water endlessly given the saltiness. Still amazing however. Highlight of the dessert is the fried ricotta donut holes with the three dip sauces (pistachio, chocolate, caramel.). Will definitely be back to the secondi courses and the entire menu!

Wow. I thought that my last visit to Blinkers was the best steak I've ever ate…read more Well I was wrong. Today I got the In Bone Ribeye and it was the best steak I have ever tasted in my life. Possibly the best " thing" I have eaten in my life. I have been to all of the steakhouses in greater cincinnati and Blinkers is hands down the best. They are rated the number one steak place in NKY since 2013. Blinkers is just so much better than the rest. Period. Thier mashed potatoes were mouth watering. How is it that mashed potatoes are that good. I can't wrap my head around that. Man they are so good. The ranch dressing is one of the best I've had also. Excellent service and an all around nice place. Oh you can believe I will be back. Try Blinkers I can promise you will not be disappointed.

The service was amazing.. thank you Justin! Host very…read morefriendly. Food was delicious. Decent parking across street but you pay. Very quaint Tavern. I would definitely recommend and revisit if I was in the area.

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.

We just had an amazing date night at The Lonely Pine Steakhouse!…read more The interior has been delightfully refreshed since their closure last year, and reopening this spring! It's got that coveted feel of cozy mid century modern, while the decor says you could have wandered in for a nice steak after driving out west headed for the desert. The chairs were very comfortable at the high top we were seated at, which isn't typical. The standard seating chairs were beautiful and looked even comfier! The massive wooden and brass bar is definitely the star of the show, and was packed the whole time we were there. My husband got the Dame Prue as his cocktail, it was gin based with rosemary and fresh flowers. It was beautiful and he said it was delicious. For the appetizer and salad, we split the foccacia bread and butter board with the herbed butter, ruby butter, and cowgirl butter; and each had caeser salads. I can honestly say it was THE best Caesar dressing I have ever had, and I'm a caeser snob. The "half" salad portion was definitely larger than any other side salad I have had recently. For dinner, we split the 24oz T-Bone, Mac and Cheese (the smoked gouda takes it over the top decadent!), and thyme braised onions and mushrooms for our entree and sides. For dessert, we got the Tres Leches cake to go, because neither of us could eat another bite. They were exceptionally busy tonight, but our server Becky was apologetic and kept us laughing. We were willing to wait for a truly farm to plate meal, and the wait was worth it. I am itching to go back and try some of the other options on the menu, it was hard to choose between all of them! Chef Madeline has outdone herself with this menu and revitalized restaurant space!

We have been wanting to try Lonely Pine steakhouse for a while since it reopened and maybe they…read morewere just having an off night, but I was disappointed. We started with poutine as an appetizer and part of the appetizer was warm and the other part was cold. We ended up eating it anyway. The chef salad was very good and we split that. When our entrées arrived, I got the petite fillet, which was 6 ounces for $42 with no sides included. I ended up getting the tail end of the filet and half of the 6 ounces was literally not edible. The steak lacked flavor and was one of the least tasty steaks I've ever had at a restaurant. My husband ordered the flank steak and he said it was fine, but nothing remarkable. We spent $200 with two alcoholic drinks. When you spend that kind of money, I want to be a little more impressed.

Perfect high energy brunch spot. From the food to the music to the drinks, this is the place to get…read moredressed up and fed well. I had the breakfast sandwich and crispy potatoes with aioli. The bread it was on was so buttery and tasty. The carnitas had a perfect amount of spicy kick. The banana bread was a little too charred for my taste but didn't take away from the decadent chocolatey desert. I'm coming back with the girls!

The food is absolutely delicious . The first time I went I…read morehad the cornmeal pancakes. I know. To me they were delicious . The second time I had the QUESO FUNDIDO BURRITO yum.

I really enjoyed myself here. My friend and I went to an event in Hamilton then took an Uber to The…read moreDavidson. We had reservations and ended up there a bit early and they had no issue with it and took us to a table. Even the fact that we added two extra people to our party did not faze them. We were seated quickly and with a smile. Our waitress came out pretty quickly and explained the eggplant dish to my friend who asked about it. We brought another couple with us so 4 of us dined for dinner on Saturday night. I ordered a cosmo to start and a Seared Yellowfin Nicoise Salad. For my main I ordered the Bread & 3 Butters along with the Cannelloni. The salad was super fresh and an excellent way to start my meal and the whole grain Dijon mustard vinaigrette definitely hit the spot, I ate every bite. Next up a big helping of fresh made pasta! The Roasted Tomato Cannelloni was a rich dish and I absolutely LOVED it. Roasted garlic tomato sauce and not in an overpowering way along with Swiss chard and ricotta filled cannelloni tubes. Again I ate every single bite of this dish with part of my bread and it was a lot to eat for me. Would definitely order this again. I also tried a bit of my friend's eggplant even though I am not a fan of eggplant and it wasn't too bad, she loved it. Can't speak to how easy it is to park there as we came in an Uber but I am sure that nearby there is parking lots if you cannot find street parking. I did not partake in dessert this time as nothing on the menu appealed to me but maybe next time we come as I want to try a couple other menu items. Do not hesitate to go as it is straight up good food and great service.

Took my wife to Davidson's Sunday at noon. Service was slow and not very friendly. The manager came…read moreout to apologize for a problem with cooking the hamburger. Appetizer of tomatoes and mozzarella was tasty. Wife's burger was ok but nothing great. I ordered Rigatoni with Vodka sauce. It had been sitting around for a while during the time they were redoing the hamburger. It was dry and not very favorable. It was supposed to have Italian sausage in it but there was hardly any. Portion was pretty small also. When we came in, we had reservations. They put us next to the kitchen. The place was empty so we asked to be put near the windows. They did it but we obviously really upset the hostess which made for an uncomfortable start. Maybe she didn't want to sit us near the windows because it was plagued with flies from hell. I won't recommend and I won't go back. $150 for a burger and dried pasta and some drinks that upset my wife's stomach.