Once again great fish. Can't say the same for the open faced roast beef. Tasted like deli beef and…read morecanned gravy. I'll stick to the fish and chicken in the future.

We came on a Sunday for my uncle's birthday. It was pretty busy inside with the game and another…read morebirthday. This meant we had to wait a short time for a table. Some of us sat at the bar and had a few drinks while waiting. The bartender, and other staff, were super kind. I didn't take a picture of my fish log but I really enjoyed that, too. Once we finished eating I went outside to look at their small lake.

These crab joints are getting really lower than run of the mill…read more The place was dead on an early Sunday evening. Two tables of a person/people besides us. We didn't order anything but baskets, clam and whiting. They were better than the Inland Seafood festival on the levee this weekend but still wasn't up to par for the price. More like $6.99 deals instead of $12.99. They also automatically charge 18% gratuity because the neighbors don't like to tip. Sad. The place was clean and amply stocked with digital aquariums (tvs) and seafood decor. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. That's it. That's all.

Very disappointed, lots of small hairs in a lobster tail that was in my broil that I picked up from…read morethe establishment, attempted to call 3 times before going back and got no answer, upon going back I was only offered a 15% discount on my next order (which doesn't help as I will NEVER be eating there again) and given a managers number and was told by the woman working the counter that nothing would be done even if I did contact the manager, so in conclusion, I paid $60+ dollars for a combo and didn't eat the main item advertised in the combo and was told that nothing would or could be done about it, the women that did my pick up and that I spoke wasn't very empathetic (didn't even pretend to be), I work in customer service so I know that at times some customers that have a bad experience can be unreasonable but I didn't raise my voice, point my finger or even place blame on the people there about my displeasure, EXTREME CAUTION to anyone thinking about eating from Cincy Seafood on Colerain.

When I came to Pappadeaux in Ohio, our service started off a little rocky. However, the manager,…read moreStacy, came over and completely turned our experience around! Stacy was absolutely amazing. She offered us so many options, was attentive, personable, and had such an incredible energy. Her positive attitude and willingness to make sure we were taken care of truly stood out. She was so delightful and made us feel valued as guests. After that, we had Pat as our server, and he was amazing as well! The service, attention, and overall experience completely changed for the better. Thank you, Pappadeaux, for such a great experience. We will definitely be back! Stacy, you truly made our visit so delightful. Thank you for going above and beyond! You deserve to be recognized for the wonderful job you're doing.

Came to this restaurant with my family during my family reunion and stream and was surprised. The…read moreambiance was wonderful servers was on point environment was very comfortable. The food was done at a good time and had plenty of flavor everything blended well together I love this spot this my new favorite place too eat For more review tune into YouTube.com/@kmxfoe Or twitch at twitch.tv/kmxfoe Follow and subscribe

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.

This place was awesome! I got the halibut with asparagus and lobster bisque. The service was…read moreawesome too. Free freshly baked bread and butter comes to the table too Halibut was delicious and the portion size was good. $44+tax and tip wasn't too bad for the full meal. The lobster bisque was good but had a different flavor than I expected. I asked if they put bacon it it, which they said they didn't. Can't wait to come back for the same meal but I think I'll sub the soup/salad for au gratin potatoes.

Rarely can i ever give something 5 stars. This has to be the best restaurant in cincinnati or…read moredayton. Every aspect of every course was to perfection. It was the best salad we ever ate, the best bread, the best butter, the best seafood, the best sides. I have traveled to Chicago to eat at Michelin starred restaurants and my experience last night for our anniversary dinner stood right beside that in almost every way. The service, the food, the timing, to perfection. If i have to find anything at all to give actual feedback on, it would be that the quality of the white wine selections are a bit lacking for how amazing the rest of the experience is. It was $42 for a bottle of something thats not even a top 3 wine at kroger. So thats my one ding guys if managers are reading. Find a wine person to liven up the list and get creative . Keep prices down but options interesting, and inspired. If you are a true foodie that is constantly looking for that one true perfect experience where everything is done perfectly and the best version you have ever tasted or experienced that is what i had last night. Since it was my one and only time visiting i cant be for sure if it was a purple squirrel but i will be testing the theory soon. They even caught the note i left on open table about my wife not being able to eat chocolate and only offered us compatible desserts. Incredible. Get the carrot cake. You have never tasted anything better. 99/100 points and i don't think i can give anything else in Cincy or dayton over 80 points.

We celebrated my son's 26th birthday at Nolia and came ready for great food and exceptional…read moreservice. We got both! Henry was incredible. Fun, attentive, engaging, and gave us great recommendations throughout the evening. We started with the oysters, Skillet Cornbread, Pork Belly Skewer, and H20 Melon. The cornbread was, without a doubt, the best we've ever had. Subtly sweet, pillowy without being cakey, with this amazing sweet-savory depth. The whipped Steen's butter was the perfect complement. WOW! The pork belly was another standout. The coconut Alabama BBQ was rich and flavorful without being heavy. The melon was beautifully plated, and the country ham added the perfect salty contrast. The oysters were the only miss for me. They had a little more of that "fishy" quality than I prefer, but I'm admittedly particular about oysters. For dinner, the Jollof was flavorful and beautifully prepared. The Lamb Neck was a little gamier than I personally prefer, but my son clearly disagreed because he devoured it down to the bone. Then came the IBÉRICO. When I tell you how good this was...we finished it and ordered a SECOND one! The pork with corn maque choux, chimichurri, and lime was incredible. Rich, bright, savory, and beautifully balanced. Easily the star of the evening. We finished with the Key Lime semifreddo, which was light and airy. I also had a Paper Plane, a simple cocktail that many places surprisingly don't get right. Nolia nailed it. Fresh citrus, quality ingredients, and perfectly balanced. I also loved the hospitality. The chef greeting guests as they arrive is such a small thing, but it immediately makes the experience feel warm and personal. Between the food, Henry's service, the cocktails, and the hospitality, this was such a lovely place to celebrate my son. If you haven't been to Nolia, GO. And order the Ibérico. Honestly, you may as well order two. We did!

This visit was such a treat! I made a reservation and got a front row seat of the kitchen by…read moresitting at the bar. Both my server and manager were so engaging and friendly, it didn't feel like I was dining alone. The space itself definitely doesn't make it feel like you're in Cincy- very warm and inviting. I settled on the cornbread, which is a menu staple. The butter on top felt so decadent and the cornbread itself was very savory. For my entree, I chose the jollof and the veggie selection for the evening which was grilled okra with a banana gastrique. That alone felt so cool, I had to order it. The jollof was so good, so filling, perfectly spiced and Chef actually broke it down for me all the spices he used to capture that flavor. I wish I had room for dessert, but I didn't want to go too crazy! Between the service (which they make it a point to open the door for everyone), the open kitchen, the food and then since I was a tourist they gave me recs for so many places to go in the city, I'm happy to rate this place 5 stars.

We were surprised at how great the food and service was. As soon as you walk in, they open the door…read morefor you. And when you leave they hold the door for you. Very nice touch. We sat at the bar and the service was outstanding. Anybody we had contact with was really nice. Their short rib ravioli was incredible. The cauliflower purée had such a perfect taste, and then adding the edamame, the crumble, the micro greens, the truffle, it was all incredible. We could've eaten more of that for sure. The other thing we completely enjoyed was the lobster and shrimp papparadelle. What amazing flavors! Of the things we ordered those were our two favorites. Oh my gosh, I almost left out the donut holes. Also fantastic.

My server Stevie was excellent - I ended up here after my reservation to Alara was cancelled - This…read morewas an okay substitute. I got the lavender lemonade mocktail which was delicious and refreshing without being too floral or soapy. For dinner I got the braised short rib which was so tender you could cut it with a fork. The bone marrow demi glaze I could have a bowl of that stuff is phenomenal. The broccolini was roasted perfectly but I felt the potatoes could've used more seasoning. My mother got the lemon chicken pasta, which was good at the time, but when she got home it did not sit well with her. All in all, I would come back for the short rib, and I hope Alara finds a new location soon. The inside is nice and romantic seating, but it is cold ... like bring a jacket and it seems it doesn't matter the season it is colder inside because I saw a google review that also mentioned the temperature of the dining room.

Searched for a restaurant nearby for happy hour/linner after touring a castle, I found this place…read morevia google and always wanted to try it. On a mid Monday afternoon, we were the only patrons in the restaurant (or so it seemed). We sat on a high top in their huge bar area and were promptly served by a nice server. We ordered the crispy cauliflower from their HH menu (5.95) & it was very tasty (tossed in a sweet & sour sauce) with green onions and Thai basil Chilis. We also ordered their house cab for 6 bucks each. As for our entrees, I was craving a crispy chicken sandwich so I ordered the hot honey chicken sandwich which came with not 1 but 2 small chicken breasts a slice of cheese and lettuce/tomato (unfortunately, no mayo). I ended up taking off one of the chicken patties and ate half of my sandwich and most of the fries (took the rest to go). My BFF ordered the steak tacos and fruit as his side. He said they were ok but not "real" tacos (duh, you don't come to a place like this for tacos lol) Everything was top notch, loved the atmosphere and laid back vibes. I'll have to look the nearest Firebirds up where I live (if they exist).

It was pretty good. Traveling for work and this place was…read morenear the hotel. Although they always want to sit you at the bar if you're by yourself. At first told me there would be a wait if I wanted one of the dozen empty tables. When I said I would go somewhere else, a table opened up.

Two stars. The only reason for the second star is that the breading and seasoning on the catfish…read morewas pretty ok. Reading the reviews, I can't help but if you get a wildly differently experience based on what time and day it is when you go. I went at like noon on a Tuesday. I was the only person there. Should've turned right around. After a minute or two, this guy comes out and seats me. A few minutes later, he takes my drink order. When he brought the drink out, rather than letting me order my food, he walks off and says "I'll be back in five minutes." It was way more than five minutes. Got catfish and fries. It was definitely not the worst meal I've ever had. It wasn't overly good, but I've had worse. The whole experience was just weird, and the food was meh. Will say the nautical decor tickled me.

Good seafood boil spot, cute decorations and good vibe. Came with the family and we all enjoyedread more

We have been wanting to try this place for awhile now. Went on a Thursday evening, special was…read moreseafood boils and place was crowded. Told it would be 45 minute wait, but seating at bar was first come first serve. So we sat at the bar. Service was great. Brian bartender was top notch and did a great job of explaining menu, drinks and specials. Was not pushy or didn't try to steer us towards one item or another. Jalapeño poppers for appetizer was good. Wife got the swamp water mahi mahi with side of jambalaya. She loved it and only offered me 1 bite! I got the swamp water pasta. This was also fantastic! Portions are large and filling. We didn't try any desserts as there was no room Cool vibe to this place. Nice ambiance. You could tell there were many regulars and everyone was very friendly. Will definitely go back to try the pork chop and the seafood boils next time!! Cost for 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, 2 draft beers and 2 wines was under $100. That's a great deal!!

wampwater Grill really gives you that New Orleans feel from the moment you walk in. I ordered the…read morecharbroiled oysters and a cup of gumbo. The oysters had a great charred, Cajun flavor, though they were a little small. The gumbo had that deep dark roux and the smoked chicken and sausage was well seasoned. The staff was personable, engaging, and my server was attentive throughout the meal. Definitely a nice little taste of NOLA in Cincinnati.