There were five of us, we were hungover, and this place cured us. So I cannot recommend it enough…read more First off, we made a reservation, but it wasn't necessary. There was plenty of room, even though there shouldn't have been because it was DELICIOUS. We had a birthday girl in our party, and when we arrived there was a card waiting for her signed by all the employees. They clearly have these on hand, but it's such a lovely touch and immediately makes you feel special. Now, Jessica. She is the best. She was our server and perhaps part psychic. My typical hungover self couldn't decide whether to be healthy or greasy, so yes, I got the veggie sandwich with bacon and French fries. And yes, it was delicious. The fries are clearly homemade and were yummy, BUT my friend's breakfast potatoes were superior, and I was delighted her hungover self couldn't get them all down because I got some. Our party got the breakfast burrito, shrimp and grits, fish sandwich, and one of the salads. EVERYONE was happy. Mostly because every time we looked up, Jessica was asking if we needed something. And we did. We needed mimosas and stouts and oh so much water. I promise the food and service were actually great and it's not just because we so desperately needed all the deliciousness they had to offer. Special mention to Hannah, who wasn't even there but had fantastic birthday card confidence. 10/10 hangover cure. Would absolutely return, hopefully under less dehydrated circumstances.

First time at Green Line and had excellent food. They have a specific martini cocktail menu, so we…read morehad to get some. I had the lavender which was great (tastes more like gin) and my partner got the key lime (more vanilla flavor than anything). The bread service and the crab cakes were delicious apps, and I absolutely loved my sandwich.

We went here for our anniversary. The food was fantastic. We will definitely be back.read more

First time here. Met family there to eat and listen to live music by Jeff Henry. What first…read morecaught my eye were all of the plants that Sheli takes such good care of. Talk about making the summer outdoor patio inviting!!!! The pork chops, green beans and mashed potatoes were all delicious and the menu boasts of so many options that all looked delicious. Amazing service and great atmosphere.

When I think of Cincinnati, a culinary destination isn't the first thing that comes to mind, but my…read moremeal at Metropole completely changed my mind! The short rib with mashed potatoes was absolutely wonderful, and of course I had to add fries just for fun. My waiter was fabulous, attentive, and very informative about the menu. He made the experience even better and was happy to answer all of my questions. One of my favorite touches was the little sweet treat they bring at the end of the meal. That day, it was limoncello cotton candy, and I loved it! Metropole is a great spot whether you're staying at the 21c Museum Hotel or simply in the area and looking for a memorable meal. Definitely worth checking out!

We had reservations at 6:15 on a Saturday night. We were seated right away and our server Sean (sp)…read morewas lovely and very attentive. The space is open but cozy at the same time. We started with two glasses of the French rose- a well balanced wine that went with the dishes we ordered. We were torn between the focaccia with butter and oil, or the fancy focaccia. Sean suggested the fancy one. The focaccia was excellent, but it was covered with so much cheese (not stated in the description), that we could hardly taste the prosciutto jam. We would have much preferred to taste the fluffy bread with a good olive oil or butter and keep it pure. Our second starter was the spicy Ahi tuna toast. It arrived with a very unappetizing looking mixture of a tuna and black garlic mixture that did not look at all like we expected. And the pieces of brioche on which it was served was too thick. The taste was fantastic though. If this dish were tweaked to look better, we would order it again. For our mains we had the Wagyu ravioli, and the Salmon Au Poivre. Upon arrival at the table, the ravioli looked like it had too much sauce, but the sauce was so well-balanced and lighter than it appeared. It was SO delicious. The beef inside was tender and had great beefy flavor. You would think a pepper sauce with 5 kinds of pepper (Sean told us this) would be too strong for salmon, but oh no it was not! The salmon was cooked to a perfect medium rare and had crispy skin. Highly recommend. The bean puree underneath was tasty, but there was no discernable grilled artichoke in the frisee salad. There were two tiny piece of what tasted like canned artichokes. We have eaten at Metropole over the years with a few different chefs at the helm. Chef Cova is making a strong first impression with us. We will joyfully return to try more of his menu.

One of the best restaurants in Cincinnati. Delicious salads, incredible fries, and perfect steaks…read more Lovely patio in the summer and excellent service. Fancy!

I recently had dinner here with my daughter and we both enjoyed it quite a bit…read more The food was very good and the service excellent. What we ordered: Espresso Martini N/A Cocktail Tuna Poke Nachos 18 Hour Short Rib Stuffed Chicken The cocktails were great! The complimentary bread was ok. Presentation was lacking since it's served in a white paper bag. The tuna poke nachos were awesome! My daughter and I finished them off easily. So good! Our entrees were just as delicious. The stuffed chicken came with mashed potatoes, carrots and green beans. My daughter said it was excellent. My short rib was amazing. The only complaint would be that the ravioli was very undercooked. Definitely far from al dente. Making it a bit tough and overly chewy. Overall - it was a nice dinner out and the service was great.

I placed a takeout order for the Russet Potato Gnocchi. The service was great. The workers all were…read moreincredibly friendly and my order was warm and ready right as I got there. They even threw in a complimentary drink. The gnocchi was a perfect portion, and the vegetables in it were fresh and well cooked. The sauce for the gnocchi was a bit spicy, but overall a great dish that I would order again.

After sending a formal complaint to the general manager, she invited me back (with a plus one) for…read moredinner. Our experience was ten times better. We started with the cherry bomb mocktail (for my friend) and the pineapple mule mocktail (for me). Both were phenomenal - very yummy! Then our server brought us some bread and butter - I could eat the whole basket. It was a honey butter with everything bagel seasoning mixed in - never had it before and didn't think those flavors would work, but we ordered another basket of bread! So good! For our meals, we both ordered the salmon, well done & blackened. Instead of the broccolini, I ordered a side Caesar salad. I'm not a fan of the risotto but that's only because I don't eat dairy regularly- I avoid it. My friend loved the risotto, the salmon and the broccolini. To finish, we ordered the carrot cake and the chocolate tarte. The tarte was very rich but so good! It's a very nice, quiet restaurant & bar with a great rooftop. Great for a date night or small dinner gathering

Barleycorn's Lakeside is the quintessential local hangout watering hole. Gorgeous old wooden…read morecarved bar. Always good service. Food is always good. Good burgers. Great Blue Cheese dressing. Great wings. (NOTE: I used to work there years ago. HISTORY NOTE FOR HISTORICAL BUFFS = this establishment has been a restaurant for over 115-years. It was Reschulte's for decades and they had fantastic hot-bacon slaw!)

Went yesterday for lunch. They are advertising their Oktoberfest menu. I ordered the Wurstbar…read moreSausage Platter. The waitress came back and said they were out of sauerkraut. Disappointed, I changed my order to the cod sandwich. When the food came out I had to put my sandwich together and it wasn't all that good. The waitress brought our check and basically hovered over us while my wife got money out to pay. Later my wife said that it was really expensive for two lunches and two diet cokes. She said she felt too rushed to really look over the check. After getting home she realized they didn't remove the Wurstbar Sandwich Platter from our check. We ended up overpaying for subpar food and food we didn't get. Don't think we will be back anytime soon. They certainly are not what they used to be.

Shires has inspired me to write. My experience was fit for a foodie and exceeded my expectations…read more The food, service and ambiance were all spot on. Upon arrival, my friend and I received news that there would be a short wait for our table, so we grabbed a seat at the bar. I appreciated their variety of craft cocktails and decided on the Smokey Harvest. Composed of Mezcal, apple cider and a delicious spiced demerara syrup, omgoodness! It was interesting, well-balanced and tasty. My friend ordered the Raven with rum and ginger beer as its main ingredients. A little before both cocktails were ready, we were notified that our outdoor table was available. Immediately stepping onto the rooftop, I knew that's where I belonged. The view of the riverfront was stunning! It also helped that the weather was absolutely perfect. Now for the food. We ordered fried green tomatoes and spinach dip to start. For our entrees, my friend ordered a burger and I, the mushroom tagliatelle. My dish was phenomenal. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the hint of truffle sealed the deal. The Reds won that night, so our experience ended with the beignets for dessert and fireworks. What a perfect night.

2/5 Unfortunately,…read moreour experience was very disappointing, especially since this was supposed to be a special night for my partner's birthday. The food was okay overall, but the chicken was still visibly pink in the middle, which was concerning. When making the reservation, I specifically requested outdoor seating with a nice view. Instead, we were seated in a back corner where you cannot see the view at all. You're literally tucked away in the corner, and that area looked very raggedy and completely different from the atmosphere we were expecting. When we asked if we could be moved, we were told no. What made this even more frustrating was hearing another party ask to be moved shortly after us and being given the table we had requested. I also included in the reservation that it was my partner's birthday, but that was completely overlooked. Meanwhile, the table right next to us was celebrating a birthday and received recognition, which made the experience feel even more disappointing. Between the seating, the undercooked chicken, and the lack of attention to a special occasion we had specifically mentioned, the night was honestly a complete bust. I expected much more from this restaurant and unfortunately left extremely disappointed. the seating is also very close together and crammed, I literally heard the conversation happening next to me by the other table more than I heard my own conversation.

I love when I have an experience that makes me want to just come back for my next meal and this was…read moreit. The menu had me a bit concerned. Every dish sounds like it might not quite work and then it just does. Each pairing is unique but so intentional. You MUST try the pineapple sandwich. Like that doesn't even make sense written but it is such a treat. I was also a huge fan of the mushrooms in foil paired with the grilled bread and pickle butter. Menu changes I believe seasonally so always a new reason to go. Service was fantastic and the waiter was very honest about his faves on the menu which I appreciated. It's not huge so be sure to make a reservation. There's a great outdoor back bar as well.

Came here last week and would certainly come back. The ambiance is nice and the setting is…read moreintimate. Get the sweet potato fries for sure! They have brown sugar on them which was unique. The steak was excellent but very small. We did not care much for the baked Alaska because it had mint chocolate chip ice cream in it. Was not what the online menu advertised. The bok choy salad was also nice. It's served cold but you can taste that it was grilled. We thought the fried sandwich was okay as well, not our favorite but comes covered in manchego cheese. Get a glass of the orange wine! It was an experience as they will bring each plate out individually! For 5 plates plus dessert the bill came out to be 100$. We were pretty full after but it is a small plates restaurant. Best for sharing.