Wow what a fantastic old school place! The food the service the ambiance they were all spot on! We started off with the carpaccio and when I am moaning and groaning as I am chewing each bite, you know it is good. We both went with the New York strips and baked potato Plus french onion soup for me and Greek salad for her and we were in heaven. This is a must stop! And you have to talk to the 83-year-old matriarch, what a lovely spry woman! read more

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This restaurant has been opened since the 50s and you can tell by the decor Its very dark and the ceilings are low Its a neighborhood place and has lots of locals Claire our server was amazing and has worked there for 13 years and loves her job The food is good We ordered the hanky pankys not my favorite but the ribs were excellent The sauce is so tangy and pleasant My hubby got the ribeye and he was a happy man They also have the best pickles I have ever eaten This place is an icon in Cheviot read more

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My parent's would go to Maury's for date night, and we always longed to join. Now, as an adult, we frequent Maury's and adore the ambience. The steaks and burgers and salmon are terrific. Mom recently got the lobster tails and enjoyed it entirely. We hope the new owners (whoever they will be) will appreciate the history and the quaintness of the space, and the joy it has brought so many people over the decades it has been part of the community. read more

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After 76 years, it's time for Maury's to finally close its doors. Our dinner last night fell far below average. Steak looked and tasted like boot leather. Food and drinks were terrible and service was even worse. Our server had zero business being in that position. The owners need to sell, they're just fading the legacy. At least the memories from years past, we still have. read more

Sweet waitress. Food was awful, even after sending it back. Overcooked or raw were the options. They were trying to be accommodating, but just isn't worth the prices. This is incredibly disappointing as I used to love this place. read more

For our appetizer we ordered the stuffed mushrooms. They come in a wine sauce so if you are not a wine drinker the bottom of the mushrooms can come off robust. But the mushrooms and stuffing were fantastic. We ordered the cavalier steak and the bomber steak. The sides are usually a side salad with a choice of side. We chose one with garlic mushrooms and loaded mashed potatoes, and the other with mashed potatoes and brown gravy and steamed broccoli. The steaks were cooked perfectly and had so much flavor. Our waitress Elizabeth was so sweet and mindful of our drinks and asking if we needed anything. We actually really enjoyed the low lights and it wasn't too loud. Let's just say we will absolutely be coming again. Thank you Maury's tiny cove for an absolutely enjoyable anniversary dinner. read more

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Worse dining experience ever! I ordered the 2 piece cod dinner baked. It took forever to come out and when it finally did it was cold and dry. They tried to warm it up under the broiler which took forever and it came out cold and even dryer. They took it away and finally decided to remake it, this whole process took over an hour. And they only brought me one new piece of fish when I ordered two and it was no better. The server sent the Manager Matthew (owners son) to our table he was extremely rude and unprofessional. He said he already recooked it twice and wasn't going to do it again. He only reheated it the first time and then only recooked one of the two pieces of fish I ordered. I said that to Matthew and he didn't care and wasn't going to make it right. Will never dine there again until it's sold to new owners. Hopefully they will have better customer service and cooking skills. read more

The foo was great, and the ambiance was very classic steakhouse. Our service could have been better, but all in all a fun experience. read more

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I had heard about Maury's Tiny Cove for years, but had never been. I was between 3 and 4 stars on this one, ultimately went with 4 for the neighborhood impact this restaurant has. This place is a throwback. Not remotely ADA friendly, several steps everywhere in the place. Maury's has been around for 75 years, and I think they are still saving up for their first remodel. Wood paneling, dropped ceiling, cozy rooms. If you tried to imagine what a west side restaurant institution would look like, it's pretty much Maury's. They bring pickles and dinner rolls to start the meal. Unique. They also serve hanky pankys, which I've never seen on a menu anywhere. They were good. Just like you'd expect. Where it went wrong was the entrees. Our waitress guided us to the chicken or salmon, but we were in the mood for a steak. That was probably the wrong choice. My strip was overdone on the outside, and too rare in the middle, and was not a great cut of beef to begin with. The small filet my friend ordered was described as a 'hockey puck'. Our waitress was great. Super helpful and friendly. Clearly, there were lots of people who enjoy Maury's on a regular basis. The food was three stars, but the neighborhood charm earns an extra star for this historic west side institution. read more

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We have never been here since last evening-came with two other couples and we all enjoyed our dinner. First of all, I love the throwback atmosphere. The staff all the way around were so friendly especially our server Elizabeth. Warm rolls and pickles were served when we sat down. Prompt service and our drinks came out quickly. I really enjoyed the dirty martini, and the wine list is good with nice pours. Prices are very fair for everything we ordered. Most of us started with the simple house salad and had their home made sweet and sour dressing which was good. One had the french onion soup and another the lobster bisque which they said were both delicious. Two of us had the ribeye two had the T Bone special and one had a filet and my husband ordered the beef tips recommended by one of the employees. All of our steaks were seasoned and cooked perfectly. I would bypass Ruby's anytime for the food here. Plenty of locals frequent this charming little gem. We all agreed we would come back! read more

The best adjective to describe Maury's Tiny Cove is mediocre. Everything about it is mediocre. The food, the service, the atmosphere, and the neighborhood are all mediocre. I was really excited to try someplace new, and we drove all the way from Loveland to Cheviot. We had a 7:00 reservation and while the restaurant was certainly not busy, we still had a wait while our table was prepared. Service ranged from attentive to invisible throughout the evening. Our server was friendly but also disappeared for long stretches, leading to a 2.5 hour meal. The wife had the pork chop which was cooked very well and flavorful. I had the prime rib which was tough and terribly overcooked. The mashed potatoes and salad were both good. The cannolis for dessert were the highlight. The place is a throwback for sure. It's like someone opened a steakhouse in the wood-paneled basement of their 1950's house. If you're over 6' tall you WILL hit your head on the drop tile ceiling. In closing, as long as your expectations are as low as Maury's ceilings, you'll probably be satisfied. Otherwise, you might want to try Outback or Longhorn. read more

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Lovely and nostalgic Resturant. Food very good. The service is very good. And it feels like a 1950s restaurant and Tavern. I highly recommend it. read more

Apathetic wait staff, average food with a crappy and dated ambience. This place is interesting due to its history but that only gets you so far. I can't recommend it. read more

Great food, service could be a little better. My steak was really good and cooked perfectly. Cool place for date night.

Same old atmosphere. Food was pretty good. Prime rib was about an 8. Hot bacon slaw was tasty and fresh. Everybody enjoyed their time. Service was timely and orders right. Menu hasn't changed over the years. read more

Where to begin? We've been wanting to come here for a long time, but just never had the time. Today we finally made the trek and it was 100% not worth it. Granted, we did not have reservations, but there were only two of us. As we waited for a table, we watched the bartender accidentally spill a whole bottle of bourbon into the ice well and he and about 3 other waitresses watched it pour in and kept serving ice from the well into all the drinks, including water glasses. That was really something. The wait was about 10 minutes, little did we know that was the least we would wait for anything all night. After being seated, it took 20 mins for someone to take our drink order. One beer and one glass of wine took another 20 mins to arrive. Then, we waited another 20 mins before our order was taken. My fiancé asked for the slaw as a side and was told " I wouldn't order that tonight, it's not looking very good" , by the waiter. Legit hilarious. Again, Little did we know it would take OVER AN HOUR for anyone to acknowledge us again. No bread, no pickles, no water, not even a " sorry it's taking so long". Once the food arrived it was decent, but we honestly thought the experience was a joke. The table next to us with young children and older grandparents were even more livid than us as their wait seemed to be even longer. I hate giving negative reviews because I know how difficult the food industry can be, but this was just a terrible overall experience. Not sure I'd even be willing to give it another try. read more

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Great place! Upstairs had the feel of a private dining area away from the main restaurant. Lamb chops were delish! And you MUST get the Hanky Panks!! read more

So many newcomers to the west side do not know what this classic speak easy steakhouse vibe has to offer behind its very unobtrusive and unassuming doors. This place is a true old school gem that has seen it all. Known for moderately priced steaks and chops, its ultra chilled crowd, reasonably priced strong cocktails and plenty of reasonably priced lighter fare make this a perfect place for everyone. They name their plates after the local schools and the storied rivalry's of times past when many families has kids at multiple schools this place maintains its west side traditions. The Maitres d' is a well seasoned older woman who is full of energy and makes sure everyone has a good time. Many come just to interact with her. read more

Cozy spot with amazing service & great food. I ordered the ribeye, it was juicy & tender!

I gave it a 1 because the bartender was very helpful. terrible food, terrible service. had to go to the bar to retrieve our drinks. Had to ask for water three times, never served my husband his salad until his entree came, poorly trained wait staff. was told the manager would stop by our table because we were so unhappy with our waitress, but he never came by. totally disapointed by this restaurant that had come highly recommended. we tipped her 10% , which I usually tip between 20-25%. total waste of our time and money. read more

This was my first time here. It looked like a tiny dive bar. I wasn't even sure it was open until I tugged on the door. Once inside it was a pretty big place that hasn't been remodeled in so long it's almost back in style again. I'm not complaining -- it was a cozy atmosphere with ambient music that wasn't too loud for good conversation. I wouldn't complain if the lights were turned up just a tad brighter though. I had the Bomber rib-eye steak and my friend had the pork chops. It was all very good. The waiter was very attentive and friendly. read more

We have had this place on our list for awhile, now that we've gone, I doubt we'll be back. The atmosphere is homey, straight out of the seventies, which is a fun throwback. I tried the pickle martini, a house speciality, it was nice and cold but needed more pickle flavor. Luckily, they start you with a small bowl of pickles with the rolls, so I dumped some of that pickle juice in my drink. We started with the hanky panks, which ended up being the highlight of the meal. I had the petite filet, and it was meh. It was overcooked and not juicy at all. The side salad was decent. Our server was really nice and provided helpful feedback on what to order. read more

I've never heard of Maury's until recently my Mr started to see a post on instagram that amazed him and wanted me to check it out. Also a friend of mine also did a post of it and it made me want to visit this restaurant more. What drew me in was the nostalgia and everything in the building is original decor and furniture. I also couldn't believe the pricing on the menu. It was ridiculously reasonable and had a good selection of everything. WARNING: Must make reservations. Even if it's on a slow day on a Monday. They are always booked and even their bar area requires reservations. No walk ins. My Mr was smart to book ours a month in advance. You walk in and it reminds me of a Speakeasy. Very small but has alot to offer. It's dimmed but I can tell they keep the place extra clean. No dust in site. They do have an upstairs for dining and bigger parties. Our hostess was Sara Lee and she was so down to earth and helpful. We started off with complimentary homemade rolls and pickles. Wow! What place does this? That's the best starter! Who would've thought this combination?! Brilliant!! And it was delish. We ordered: -Cyclone: Fresh grilled Salmon marinated in bourbon, soy and brown sugar with a side of baked potato -The Cavalier: 12 oz. New York strip cooked medium with a side of salad (blue cheese dressing) and baked potato. -Bottle of Cecchi Sangiovese Toscana 2021 Okay... everything was perfect! My salmon was flavorful and the wine paired well with it. I had some of my Mr's steak. The best New York strip I've ever had. The broccoli and baked potato -simple yet it was cooked just right and not salty/overcooked. The service was excellent. These servers don't mess around. They are SUPER attentive, friendly and all worked very hard. You can tell. Everyone looked happy. I have to say that this is the only place I will make the far drive to on the West Side. I am never in this area. West siders should be very proud and lucky they have Maury's. You can tell the clientele are all locals. I truly loved the feel and that it's very laid back. You don't have to be super dressed up to come to a nice restaurant. Honestly, if you'd asked for my opinion, I like it way better here than Jeff Ruby's. It's the vintage setting, food, setting is laid back, excellent service, and cheap pricing? All that in one? Who wouldn't want that? I can't wait to tell all my friends about this place! We are definitely returning..... very soon! read more

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I know I've referred to a few as "hidden gems", but overall, this hidden gem may have all the others beat. I found this place rather unexpectedly via an Instagram post I somehow stumbled upon. The post definitely made the place look great and worth checking out, so my lady and I did just that, and we really enjoyed it. My lady couldn't stop raving about it and we were already talking about our next visit before our main courses reached the table. Now THAT is saying something! I made reservations for Saturday at 5:30pm as the place is pretty much reservation only. We arrived right on time and were seated right away. The place itself looks like it could've been a prohibition era speakeasy. The staff are all very friendly, especially the hostess Sara Lee, who took plenty of time to make sure everyone was enjoying everything. The menu isn't huge but definitely have a nice variety of steaks, ribs, fish, chicken, pastas, and sandwiches/burgers. The drink menu isn't huge either but keeps a similar variety or beers, wines, and cocktails. All at really nice prices. We started with a bottle of Sangiovese while we decided on our entrees. My lady got the cyclone (fresh grilled salmon in a bourbon, soy and brown sugar marinade) with a baked potato and broccoli. I ordered the cavalier (12 oz New York strip steak) cooked medium with a house salad and baked potato. They give you complimentary rolls house-made pickles to start. Both were very tasty. We absolutely loved the retro ambiance of the place, especially the 1950's jazz they had playing. We were already talking about bringing friends with us next time because we know they'll move the place too. When our entrees came out, everything looked and tasted amazing. My steak was cooked perfectly and my lady's salmon was so good that I wanna learn how to make it that way. Plus it all paired very well with our wine. Before we left, we took a look at the upstairs too, and it was just as impressive as the downstairs. This may be the best Cincinnati hidden gem we've experienced thus far. Honestly, if given the choice between here and one of Jeff Ruby's places, I'd pick here without sny hesitation. It's just so much more unique and walking in feels like you've stepped back in time to the 1950's. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Always excellent food and service!! Great atmosphere ....cozy and warm... great steaks and service! read more

Maury's Tiny Cove - New York strip! - Steakhouses Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

First time here and was looking forward to dinner. We loved the ambiance. It stopped there. Wine list was limited and driven by price and didn't have a decent rated wine in the reds. Dinner was fair with my soup and salad served at the same time. The salad was like coleslaw from a bag and my blue cheese dressing wasn't very good. My wife liked their house dressing. The French onion soup wasn't the best I've had but of all my meal, was the best of it. My wife had the strip which looked like a butt steak on her plate and was over seasoned in spots with pepper. She thought the spinach and noodles were OK but nothing special. I had the large cut of prime rib which was a nice portion and cooked as requested but was tough and flavorless. My biggest complaint was when the main course was served our soup and salad plates hadn't been picked up and the server was really in a pickle not knowing what to do. He finally managed to take a few of the plates away but not all of them, and those sat there until after the check was paid. Were never in a hurry for our meal so the timing of our waitress as fine but the way the food was served and the plates not being picked up is a management training issue. Pricing was overall on the inexpensive side but the sacrifice of service and quality of my meal is more important than the check. Sorry- not a recommendation to stop here. read more

Maury's Tiny Cove is one of the oldest steakhouses in Cincinnati. The restaurant opened in 1949 and not much has changed since then--same decor featuring red and black booths and wood paneling throughout. I believe it is even still the same green paint on the outside of the building with the same sign. Their website says "walking through the door at Maury's is like traveling through a time portal to the 1950's," and I would have to agree. Menu doesn't appear to have changed much either. A must-have though is the retro appetizer, Hanky Panks. Not because they are so delicious, but because when you step back into the 1950s in Cincinnati, Hanky Pankies are a must-have with cocktails. The odd appetizer is basically a mix of Velveeta cheese and sausage melted and served hot atop party-size pumpernickel bread. While it is a steakhouse, we decided on the Chicken Picatta and pork chops. If we go back, we will try the French onion soup. read more

The food is always delicious and the service is very attentive. I have been eating there since October of 1974

First time here, just moved to the area. We are willing to go back again to try other food, but our steaks were tough as tires (filet & NY Strip both ordered medium) and maybe leave the peanut slaw to Indiana because it was gross. Hanky Panks were good as well as our sides (mashed potatoes and broccoli). Draft beer was flat, ended up ordering soda and no refills offered until our server brought us the check. My husband is not a picky eater at all and said it was the worst steak he has ever had! read more

We had a great experience! Went on a Saturday, service and food were prompt. Got a strip and chop, both cooked well. French onion was good! Overall, good vibes, food and price. read more

Nostalgic atmosphere from those Christmases that you spent in your grandma's basement. The atmosphere is not fancy, but the food is delicious ,the staff is wonderful and the prices are fair. This is one of my favorite restaurants on the west side. read more

Hidden gem! Nice venue for an exceptional date night. Staff is amazing and got a party of 20 order correctly.

An incredible gem in the Westside. Great food, great service, a great place! We had Hanky Panks, salads, surf and turf, and you have to have the spinach noodles! This place must be protected at all costs! Come have a drink and a steak and say hello to the friendly staff. read more

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Took my parents here for thier 50th anniversary as this was a place they went to when they started dating... welll.... this place was absolutely atrocious. From the service to the time it took to get someone to take our order to the food. It took them over an hour to take our order just for appetizers, and those took an hour to arrive. After we had to chase someone down and figure out what's going on. Then they didn't even bring plates for appetizers. It was over 2 hours from sitting down that 2 meals came out all while everyone else's food still took another 30-45 minutes before the rest of the food came out minus one family member who ended up with a to-go box because the food came out so late. Most of the steaks ordered were dry, half fat and lukewarm at best, salmon was dry and portion was ridiculously small- you could eat it in 3-4 bites... the garden salad was just lettuce out of a bag, Ceasar salad was mostly croutons that you had to search for the lettuce. Mozzarella sticks were store bought, marinara was just tomato juice. Multiple issues were brought up to a so called manager "Mathew", who showed no concern or empathy about anything. This dinner was all pre-arrange before to make things go as sooth as possible. Issues were made even worse as we were they only party there 2 hours into our so called dinner. I have been on a naval ship moths into a deployment with no resupply that had better food and service than what I recieved here. I could have served more people better, faster and made to order on a grill in my backyard better... one star, is just one star too many. read more

Salad was Spectacular , Baked Potato Wonderful , unfortunately My Bengal was RAW sent it back , when it arrived ate what I could around the Edges center still BLOOD RAW and About 4-6 ounces was all Griesel , I May give them another chance Later , But will try other Dishes , Waitress was friendly and attentive , Ambiance was DARK had trouble Reading Menu ....... read more

Very slow service on a night that wasn't busy. They also overcooked our steaks. The server abandoned us and we struggled to get drinks.

Had a large family and friends celebration and the Maury's staff was exceptional. Special shout out to Elizabeth, whose service was amazing as she had to "herd a bunch of cats". Matt Huesman, as always, prepared the best food! Thanks to all!! read more

I have been a patron of Maury's for many years. This was the worse experience dining here I have ever had. Our waitress was the issue. We tried to order our dinner when we ordered our drinks and she blew us off. We had to ask a busier to go find her. So we could place our order. Mind you we had reservations and was seated at 6:38 pm When she came to take our finally order we had been seated for well over 30 minutes. The owner/ manager should not tolerate this. My meal was supposed to be medium prime rib it was well done and not edible. Other tables had the same issue. We like this restaurant but it will be a while before we return. read more

1st of all ....I love this place. service is always great! But a few weeks ago I went and had dinner there with a friend .....and the service was EXCEPTIONAL! Grace was so sweet, attentive and just the best server! food and drinks as always were great:) we will be requesting Grace next time we go back! She is awesome!!!! read more

We've dined here many times over the years and always had a good experience, so I'm truly at a loss for what happened last night. Our party of five had a 7:00 pm reservation, with plans afterward. Unfortunately, the service was so slow that we barely made it out by 9:30 -- and only about 30 minutes of that time was spent actually eating. The rest was spent waiting: 45 minutes before our order was taken, another 30 minutes for appetizers to arrive, then 15 more minutes for entrees, and finally, 30 minutes to receive our checks. And the food was disappointing, too. The appetizers arrived cold/congealed, the steaks weren't cooked to the right temperature, and the fried items tasted like they'd been made in old oil. We didn't send anything back, as we didn't want to know how long it would take to correct. I understand that every restaurant can have an off night, and I appreciated that our server removed the appetizers from the bill without us asking. But this experience was so uncharacteristically poor that I hesitate to return. I'm not one to say, "I'll never come back," but I really don't want to risk another evening like this. read more