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    4.6 (75 reviews)
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    Filet
    Benjamin C.

    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.

    Filet
    Nikki F.

    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.

    Wings
    Kudakwashe T.

    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.

    Fried smelts
    Jonathan B.

    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

    Manhattan and Tom Collins
    CarolAnn G.

    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.

    Bees Knees cocktail with gin
    S F.

    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.

    Charred Squash
    Marie K.

    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.

    Filet and the chicken skewer.

    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.

    Coffee milk cocktail
    Kyle B.

    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.

    Tom Collins and Grilled Bread
    Christy C.

    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.

    Baked Alaska

    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.

    Baked Alaska
    Stephanie W.

    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!

    Crabby burger
    Brooke B.

    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.

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

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    Service was great. Excellent food all around, can't go wrong with anything. 5 stars is under rating it, deserves more stars!

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    Overlook Lodge: A Rustic Watering Hole
    Overlook Lodge: A Rustic Watering Hole
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    Pork Belly Lays
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    Therapy session with a friend.
    Picture from our table notice the golden penguins.

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    Picture from our table notice the golden penguins.
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    We celebrated my parents' anniversary tonight. The staff was so gracious with changes we needed to…read moremake to our reservation. We had great service at the bar and at our table. They allowed us to bring our own cake. They brought it out on a cake stand for pictures and then took it in the back to cut and serve it to us. They also had a card on the table for my parents. It was a wonderful celebration. Dishes that we tried tonight that were new to us: Mushroom Bisque - 8/10 Bread and Butter - 7/10 Burger - 6/10 Scallops - 7/10 Cannelloni - 8/10 Coffee - 5/10 Our favorites remain the fries with the delicious sauce 10/10 and the vodka rigatoni 10/10. Best smelling bathrooms in the city. Love the house wine, the bar, the patio, and the service!

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    The Davidson, with a chocolate, olive, paprika, and gold color palette, was quite inviting.
    The Davidson, with a chocolate, olive, paprika, and gold color palette, was quite inviting.
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