Absolutely wonderful dinner and time at Mid City. We visited for my mother's birthday and were able to book a table for nine of us. This was my first time visiting and the place is really cozy and nice. We enjoyed all the food we got particularly the tofu, croquette, petite filet and the baked Alaska dessert. I'm excited to come back with friends for another meal. read more

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Came here last week and would certainly come back. The ambiance is nice and the setting is intimate. 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. read more

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This restaurant's menu is rather unusual. I went for brunch thinking there would be brunch items. There was a pineapple sandwich and other weird things on the menu. I negotiated with the server to get a bagel with cream cheese which he had to ask if the kitchen could do. It was actually tasty. The Saratoga mineral water was the other good food item we had. The server was great and the interior is beautiful. The food I would not go back for. read more

Came in for a double date with some friends! Wonderful atmopshere and great location. Very date-night appropriate! My wife and I shared a delicious sour cherry beer! Our friends enjoyed their mezcal sour and tom collins. First, we had an Easy Salad - amazing. Then we shared the Skipper burger- which is basically a burger with peanut butter and a filet! I'd order both again. Our friend had the sweet potato fries to share, which were great. We also shared the green beans on the table. Everything was outstanding. The small plates are perfectly sized and priced! You can really try a lot of things without breaking the bank. Service was also good! Hip, trendy, cozy...all the things. read more

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This is my favorite place downtown. Tucked away and intimate. The service is impeccable. The staff is so sweet. I LOVE the filet. Everything I've had is delicious. read more

Mid City Restaurant - Filet - Tapas Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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We've been several times now, and somehow I never left a review. Mid City is one of our favorite date nights in town. Inside is cozy. Staff are friendly. The format is small plates with big flavors, reasonable prices, and an ever-changing menu. The kitchen leans into interesting ingredient combinations...and the results are consistently delicious. It's the kind of place where you share a few plates, talk about what surprised you, and plan the next visit on the walk out. read more

Delicious and unique assortment of tapas! Great spot to grab a drink and share some bites. I like the rotating offerings of tempera veggies (ours was bell peppers), and the sweet potato fries were yummy with the brown sugar and sour cream. read more

The food was absolutely delectable! I got bone in wings, and bbq chicken flatbread. I was smiling from cheekbone to cheekbone after this meal. Came in hangry left a whole different person. This place is a mood changer and taste bud pleaser. The ambiance is warm, friendly, and cozy. The service is excellent and fast. I highly recommend if you want a meal that will make you smile and a memorable vibe. read more

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This place is a gem. The plates are great. The filet is insane. The baked Alaska was so great I forgot to take a pic until we started eating it. Great service and great vibe read more

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The server greeted us immediately with a smile, water and menus. He share their specials of the day, took our drink orders and food orders. My husband and I tried cocktails - we enjoyed them. There weren't a lot of choices for someone who doesn't eat meat - I don't. I got the fried sandwich. Our children got the burgers, sweet potato fries - and thoroughly enjoyed them. The atmosphere is very warm and friendly. read more

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There's something undeniably special about MidCity--a level of care, class, and respect that turns every visit into something personal. This isn't just a bar; it's a crafted experience, an effortless balance of precision and warmth. From the first pour to the last sip, the team--whose dedication mirrors that of their sister bar, Longfellow--delivers excellence with ease. Last night was no exception. Thoughtfully curated cocktails, a menu that speaks with purpose, and a staff that makes you feel seen--MidCity doesn't just serve drinks; they elevate the standard. Cincinnati is lucky to have this place. read more

Mid City Restaurant - Bees Knees cocktail with gin - Tapas Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Good food. Excellent service and very welcoming. We will be back. We were there for brunch and want to return for dinner and try the baked Alaska. read more

I had a great experience at Mid City. At first I was skeptical, because the prices were high for the size of dish you receive. Everything was much smaller than I expected. But then I tasted what I'd ordered and was blown away. The flavors are just incredible. I tried the charred squash and bok choy. The squash was perfectly cooked, and I loved the mix of the smokiness of the squash, the salty crunch of the sunflower seeds, and the sweetness of the apple molasses. The bok choy was also delicious, and was well seasoned and balanced. The restaurant ambiance was warm and intimate, and our server was friendly and prompt. My only complaint is that the food doesn't come out at the same time; it comes out as it's ready. Some dishes didn't take as long to prepare, so they came out much earlier than the rest. It makes it hard if you are waiting to eat until everyone gets their food. But other than that, it was great. I hope I can go back soon. read more

Mid City Restaurant - Charred Squash - Tapas Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Headline - The food was really good. The service was bizarrely bad?? Went to brunch on Saturday at Mid City. Didn't realize when I made the reservation that the place opened at 11:30. Seems like a late start for brunch. We ordered cocktails. The Bloody Mary was solid, made with Clamato juice, with nice pickle flavor. The coffee milk cocktail with bourbon was basically an Irish coffee. Would have been nice if it was served with ice. Our server was pretty disinterested. Couldn't hear what he was saying and not very friendly. It was actually pretty weird. The food was bomb. Sweet potato fries were salty and sweet. The shishito peppers were sick with the tempura batter light and crispy. The fried egg sandy was a surprise for me. Flavors were crazy, and unlike something I've ever had. Manchego cheese was dope. I'm a biscuit and gravy fanatic and these were unlike anything I've ever had. Served on a zucchini cornbread with a super peppery gravy. The restaurant is beautiful. Love the design choices they made. Sat in the bar area and it looks like an awesome bar to belly up to. Wanna go back for dinner. read more

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Got to try this place and was very happy! Food was excellent and varied. They mixed up and forgot us for the first fifteen minutes but comped our first drinks and dessert; service was excellent. Vibes are fun for a small, intimate group or date. Sweet potato fries are incredible; fried smelt, burgers, filet, and chicken skewer were delicious; mushrooms were good but a little salty. read more

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Cute little restaurant with homey vibes and elevated American style food. I've been meaning to try this place for a while, so I'm glad we finally made it in! They take reservations through Resy, which I don't use very much, so we tried walking in on a weeknight and were lucky enough to get a table. My Tom Collins was nice and refreshing and their bread with the pickle butter was delicious. My boyfriend enjoyed his burger, and my salad wasn't bad. Their menu is a little eclectic, so it's worth checking out ahead of time to make sure you'll find food you like. Over all a nice experience, but not sure there were enough food options we're interested in for us to come back and try something different we think we'd like. read more

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Great atmosphere! We didn't have reservations, we sat at the bar. Great portion sizes, big enough to share. We ordered a little bit of each, and two of some things. I can't wait to go back. read more

Came here on a whim and we were impressed with everything. The atmosphere was cozy and intimate. We sat on the bar side of the restaurant. The service was excellent, even when our waiter had to deal with another difficult customer. He was very polite and professional. All the dishes are small and meant to be shared. We had the griddled baguette, tempura vegetable of the day (which was green pepper), meatball skewer, the potato croquettes, the peanut butter burger, and baked Alaska. Everything was delicious with bold flavors. We were especially impressed by the green pepper tempura and the peanut butter burger. It was the perfect amount of food for 2 people. And the affordability of the bill was also very nice. read more

Mid City Restaurant - Baked Alaska - Tapas Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Going to Mid City is like going to someone's very cozy home where your host is a wonderful cook and everyone at their house is super nice. The intimate dining room is wood paneled and reminded me of the cool basement you'd hang out in with the cousins you visited a few times a year. We visited Mid City for dinner for my daughter's birthday and enjoyed it greatly. The service was beyond attentive and the team that cared for us could not have been kinder. One thing to know going in is that portions are on the small side, so you are going to want to order a variety of plates for your table. There are good options for meat eaters and non-meat eaters. To start, our party of four split two servings of griddled baguette with pickle butter (delicious), mushrooms in foil (fantastic), sweet potato fries (a bit hard) and a soup special (super). We then moved on to our mains. My husband and I both had the braised rabbit with a potato croquette - both items were really gorgeous. It comes in two sizes and the small size is very petite, so order accordingly. My daughter had the fried sandwich, a veggie option, and loved it. We enjoyed the petite choux for dessert. A good selection of beer, wine and cocktails is available to round out the experience. There's nearby parking on Court Street and in a lot behind Mid City. read more

What a gem. We split a really nice array of small plates -- the mushrooms in foil with broth (get the grilled bread - you will definitely want to dunk it in that broth), the smelt, the mid-city plate (the best Avril sausages), the tempura poblano. Every dish was worth getting and I left with intent to return and try the rest (although I will want to get some repeats too, argh). Very nice bar as well. I had a solid good Manhattan. Cost was super fair for what we had - I think l it a bargain, frankly. Parking is actually plentiful and right outside: street at meters or there is a nice lot sort of attached to the rear of the restaurant (the corner of Central Parkway and Walnut). read more

Vibes: low-key, intimate; bring a date or a few friends Tasting notes: - Artichoke: lightly crispy with tender interior; loved the topping of savory, crunchy sunflower seeds and fresh scallions - Tempura Brussels sprouts: satisfyingly crunchy shell around each halved sprout; a light portion that is at most shareable between two people - Sweet potato fries: thin cut, almost shoestring; accompanied by a creamy tangy dip with just a little spicy kick, so addicting and swipeable, we asked for a second cup! - Fried sandwich: served diagonal cut; crunchy, cheesy, and creamy - Mushrooms in foil: soy forward with just a touch of warm richness from the butter; can be shared between two people - Baked Alaska: toasty marshmallow exterior with excellent ratio to chocolate ice cream and cake; large for one, shareable for two or three Other thoughts: - friendly, attentive service - enjoyed the pace of the dishes that were plated out by our server - appreciated the surprising amount of space between tables - the aforementioned dishes were just satiating enough for three adults Impression: a new favorite in the city, cannot wait to come back and nibble on the rest of the menu! read more

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Let me start by saying the atmosphere here is very cozy. It felt like walking into a modern German pub with the intimate seating, decor and overall charm. Our waiter was friendly and was happy to talk about the menu with us. The menu is pretty limited & is mostly shareable. We ordered the salad, petite filet, crab burger, and sweet potato fries which was a good amount of food for the 2 of us. Everything was good but we liked the crab burger best. Overall, it was a pleasant experience but we aren't dying to go back for the food. I'd recommend going with a group and ordering the entire menu. read more

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We enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere at Mid City. Would recommend for small groups.

Our group of five had a wonderful dinner here! All of the food and drinks were delicious, and the service was phenomenal! Shoutout to our server Sam - she is the best!! Many other workers were walking around and helping, as well by bringing more water, clearing finished plates, and bringing additional side plates. We ordered a ton of apps, three different entrees (two of each of them!), and two desserts. Our favorites: - easy salad - sweet potato fries - chicken skewers - petite steak filet - baked Alaska I recommend going with a group so that you can do what we did and order almost everything on the menu and share it all. If you love something and want more, you can easily order another. We had a great time and left so happy! The only downside that I must add: big booties beware! The benches at our table were soooo tiny!! We looked around and noticed that this is the case for only two tables in the whole place: the two at the front by Court Street. The bench seats we sat on were HALF the width of the other bench seats. Not kidding! We were joking that we were flying Allegiant and that we would definitely pay for an upgrade LOL Luckily we had a great experience so this did not damper it. However, I would be worried to take parents or grandparents here in case we got sat at one of the tiny bench tables because they were not comfortable. read more

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Food: 5/5 - I was hesitant about the Bok Choy but ended up really enjoying it. Crisp and refreshing! Never thought tahini would be a combo that works but it's so good! - I'm still thinking about the Mushroom in Foil. Super savory and packed with flavor. The lightly sautéed green added a nice texture contrast on top. - Tofu was a little over battered but the sauce made up for it! Total pre tip: $70 (including 2 cocktails, 2 desserts, and toasted bread - such an amazing deal!!) Service: 4.5/5 - Friendly staff that answered all our questions. Ambiance: 4/4 - Cute and snug! 100% coming back again! Give it a try :) read more

Service and ambiance were excellent Drinks were great. Food was ok. More like snacks than appetizers. read more

We returned for a full dinner this time and were still as impressed with the service and the food as we were the first time. We wanted to sit at the bar again, so we arrived at about 5:15 and snagged the last two seats. After a couple of yummy Aperol spritzes, we started with the artichokes. Oh-my-goodness they were fantastic! The chef takes canned artichoke hearts and fries them and then covers them with a chili crunch sauce and sunflower seeds. We then tried the tempura veggie of the day, which were brussels. Never have we ever had such a crunchy, light tempura. For entrees we had the Skipper burger, which, even though it sounds weird, the peanut butter and pickle combo was surprisingly good; and the Mid City Plate for one. All three of the meats were good. Mike knows how to do hospitality, that's for sure. read more

So knowing I was walking in for a selection of tapas and the burger as my highlight I was prepared for the menu. The menu is small, but the bites were big! The food options were very tasty and packed a punch, all the way down to the NORRI ranch dressing. We had the tempura vegetable of the day, which turned out to be green beans, they were tasty with a mystery sauce on top, and were well seasoned. The sweet potato fries were salted and sprinkled with what tasted like sugar, VERY WELL! But the burger was my highlight! The burger's bun was soft and fluffy like pillows. Where the meat was well cooked and tasted as though it was chargrilled. The cheese was ABSOLUTELY melted perfectly, with the exact right amount of mayo and lettuce. I would definitely come back to grab the exact same options. read more

Mid City Restaurant - "Skipper Burger - No Peanut Butter" - Tapas Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Writing this review at the bar. 5/5 spot really. Service. Food quality. Taste. Everything really. I ordered many beers and cocktails along with the Mid City Plate and man that ho is good as hell. They have a great beer selection (not much but every beer is top notch) along with a PHENOMENAL service to top it off. I sat here for hours chatting with bartenders and eating. I even ordered a customized order of just the porchetta and potatoes and good Lord was it amazing! Amazing ambiance as well! read more

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What a fantastic addition to central downtown. They have a very unassuming storefront, and it has a a cozy ambiance inside. We were seated at an oddly shaped table near the window with a great street view. I asked the waitress for guidance on how much to order and she recommended 2 items per person. I decided to try the fried sandwich and mushrooms in foil. Both dishes were tasty and I will definitely order the mushrooms the next time I visit. I also shared the sweet potato fries and they came with an amazing sauce. The service was great, our waitress made sure everyone in our group had everything they needed. read more

Mid City Restaurant - Great view from our table - Tapas Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We've been to Mid City twice and will keep coming back. We like the variety of small plates and the innovative dishes. We've have sampled almost the whole menu. For starters, some of my favorites are the radicchio pear salad, the cold bok choy with citrus tahini dressing (vegan), the grilled baguette with pickle butter and the sweet potato fries. We both love the skippy cheeseburger and my husband's favorite is the mid city plate of bratwurst, prochetta, frankfurter, potato, sauerkraut. The small plate was plenty for him. We've had the Baked Alaska and the apple pie. The atmosphere is cozy and friendly, background noise is low enough for conversation and the cocktails are perfect. I would recommend reservations on the weekends. It's a little hidden gem that is becoming a popular spot! read more

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My daughter and I tried multiple dishes and here is my review. The salad and fries were excellent. Rabbit was not braised long enough to develop flavor depth or cook until tender. The potato accompaniment to the rabbit was over salted but good attempt. The potato salad was as described and overall good. The peanut butter burger patty was good but overworked like the meatball of the skewer so they were dense and a bit chewy. The cabbage under the meatball needed more time to develop sweetness, it was closer to slaw texture and taste. The grilled bread was good as was the pickle butter. Don't get the smelt if you are turned off by very fishy fish...that fish we did not eat outside of one bite. Baked Alaska was okay; very burnt marshmallow taste left on palate. Mushroom dish with greens was great though super salty. The mock tails were excellent and service was attentive though did not inquire about the quantity of untouched dishes or barely touched dishes when clearing. The concepts were there but the execution was not there food wise for me... It was a cold night and our two top was next to a window and we were cold. I actually started shivering. Overall 125.00 was our bill with 2 mock-tails. Probably won't return for food but maybe to get drinks. Parking was available in pay spots outside restaurant had to drive around the block two times only until a spot opened up. read more

Went here for a Thursday evening meal and Wow is it delicious. The food was great and contributed to an amazing combination of flavors. The establishment itself is intimate but spaced well enough to have your own area. Though busy I felt well attended on by the staff and did not want for anything. The recommendations offered showed that they both knew the menu well and enjoyed it. The drink menu is small but powerful and they have an expansive bar for all your cocktail needs. Tips to make your visit a success: 1) Make a reservation or prepare to wait. This is a well sought out establishment. Even on a Thursday without a reservation the hour wait was the norm. So if you decide to come on a whim, that's ok just know you will wait and the appreciate it. If you are waiting check out some establishments nearby like Pilar to pass the time. 2) Small shareable plates means get a variety of food. This menu is meant to be shared with friends. Don't hesitate to get several different types of plates for the group. Pro tip: dip your griddled baguette in the mushrooms in foil juices and be overtaken by ecstasy. Check out Mid City and with my tips prepare for a one of a kind night. read more

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Came here on a Wednesday evening. The service was very good and the ambience was nice and cozy. We made reservations, but the place was empty enough I think we could have had very little wait, if any at all. The menu is not very large and the dishes are all shareable small plates. There are not many protein options but everything we tried was very delicious and unique. The easy salad was tart and sweet. It had plenty of apples and toppings. The crunch from the candied nuts made it even better! The mushrooms in foil was a bit salty but I was obsessed with the umami flavor! The tempura broccolini was very crunchy and tasty. It had a lot of batter on it, but it didn't overpower the vegetable. The bok choy was very unique. The tahini dressing was slightly creamy and had really great slightly nutty flavor, but it was on the salty side. The chicken skewer was super delicious. The meat was super juicy and tender, and it paired well with the sauce. I do wish there had been more of it though. read more

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Service was perfection. Drinks were always full. Recommendations were spot on. The space was a combination of dimly lit, kinda sexy- but you're at your grandmas house. It felt approachable and not-at-all pretentious, which is hard to come by as of late. The booth in the bar is the best seat in the house, so go with friends and order EVERYTHING. Some stand out dishes: Baguette with pickle butter (why have I never thought of this?!?), the tempura veg change daily. On this night, they were mild peppers and the combination of crispy batter and vinegar was incredible. The petit filet and foie gras might be the best $15 plate in the city. The mid city plate, but really you only want the porchetta because, porchetta. So ask nicely and they'll likely oblige. Like seriously. Don't skip the porchetta. read more

Found on a list called "25 Hidden Bars, Lounges and Speakeasies in Cincinnati" we stumbled into Mid City Restaurant where we felt very at home in. Upon walking it, we were greeted by a friendly host who helped us find a seat at the bar. The spot was pretty crowded and jumping this cold Friday night in January but you warm right up as soon as you sit down. Friendly service awaits you as you browse through the menu of cocktails, wine, beer, and food. Naturally, when I'm having drinks, I don't tend to look at the food menu but I saw a couple of things that really piqued my interest so I had to try. FOOD: The Mid City pPlate: Sausage, pork belly, potatoes, and sauerkraut. Are we in northern Ohio/PA? Because this a dish straight from that region! Delicious and heartwarming. The pork belly and sauce was the star for me! Beef Tongue Skewer: Feeling pretty toasty (thank you Manhattan!) I'm ready to try something new. Ordered the tongue and wow! So tender. So different. It was perfect. I'd totally order it again. I loved the slaw that came with it as well (pssst, I usually HATE slaw but this was delicious). A great dish. Give it a try. Potato Croquette: ooooo. YUM. Soft, pillowy, saucy little bites of heaven. Topped with garlic and nori... I could eat you everyday. Love! Lastly, the Brussel Sprouts. I'm not even sure if this is on the menu but it was a special dish complementary from the kitchen. I think they heard us moaning with every bite of our food that they felt obligated to serve us more lol! I TOLD you the service was amazing!!! What a crew! Thank you for letting us try this because it was one to remember. Made with crunchy tempura, such a great crunch and flavor in this dish. Seriously delicious. My Manhattan drink was perfect but what I'll always remember is the food. I loved the atmosphere as well. I highly recommend this for drinks and especially food! Enjoy! read more

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Great variety of tapas...all very good! Nice ambiance! The only negative if anything is if you are particular about wine varietals, it is limited... read more

We had: Baguette Mushrooms in foil Tempura Sweet potato fries Burger special Filet Baked Alaska Apple pie The menu is a little confusing. Everything is small plate. There isn't one cohesive feel. There was one thing that tied everything together. Everything was really fucking good. I might not get dessert again. It didn't blow me away like the other items. The service was great. 1000% recommend. read more

Small but well-chosen food menu, robust bar program. The service was unparalleled. The bartenders even told me about another place to check out the next day. The bok choy salad and mushrooms in foil were excellent. Also enjoyed a Hakirsuru draft junmai sake. Walk around OTR before or after your visit for some great retail and people watching. read more

I'm torn about Mid City. The liquor selection is constantly rotating and the bartenders and owner are nice and they make interesting cocktails. Where I get stuck is the food. The creativity is great and while it's a small menu, they have a variety of options, but the portion sizes are really really small. It makes it feel more like *snacks* than *meals* when Mid City has the potential to be a full-blown awesome restaurant. If they had larger (standard) portion sizes, it has the potential to be a much better value. But I can't help but notice that every time I eat here, I have the same reaction to the portions being so small. You'll end up spending ~$30 here for what might be ~$15-17 elsewhere around OTR. Even though it's really good, that makes me visit it less when we have so many options that are a better value. read more