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    Jennifer K.

    One of the best restaurants! The food was AWESOME! I highly recommend the porterhouse for two. We ordered the potato volcano, Brussel sprouts, and Mac and cheese- do not skip the Brussel sprouts!!!! Our server was Jessica and her service was perfect!

    Flavia P.

    Perfect place to celebrate our anniversary! The restaurant is very fancy (and the view of Cincinnati is stunning!), and jazz music was playing during the whole meal, absolutely a great start! The food was perfect as the amount, definitely worth its price! We got a salmon wrapped in puff pastry (perfectly cooked!) and a skirt steak that was juicy and tender. The staff gifted us the dessert, a banana pudding that was the perfect closure to an amazing night!

    View outside MRBL of the Ohio River and a riverboat passing through.
    Michelle B.

    Enjoyed a dinner for two at this upscale steak house. While steak is featured on the menu, the rest of the fare is pretty eclectic which makes this a great place for a group with different tastes. From pork chops to sushi and seafood risotto to salmon en croute, there is something for everyone. The potato volcano is a must try, but warning- it's loaded with (yummy) calories! Definitely a shareable dish. Not a fan of the Brussels sprouts- they were a bit too crispy for my taste. Loved the MRBL Salad, and while the beef was delicious, the presentation with the asparagus was lacking. I love that the venue is on the top of a high-rise building and views of the river can be seen through the large windows. I did feel like it was a bit crowded in the back room that we were situated in, and therefore a bit noisy.

    Lobster Tail and Ribeye
    Shannon M.

    We started with the blue crab spinach dip and crab cake, both were delicious but the dip was so cheesy and creamy and I were still talking about it days later... we also ordered a round of drinks and I tried the french press margarita -- and let's just say I ordered two it was so good! For entrees, he did the special of the evening of surf and turf with the ribeye and lobster tail, I had the angry dragon roll, and we shared the potato volcano and baked mac & cheese. He said his was cooked to perfection, the sushi was a tad fishy tasting so I'll stick to cooked fish during my next visit, and the potato volcano was the winner by far! The service was impeccable and you can't beat those views of the river. We're already planning our next visit!

    View from our table
    Heather K.

    Absolutely an amazing experience. The service was outstanding and the views were amazing. Dinner was cooked to perfection. It's pricey but great if you want to splurge

    Crème brûlée martini
    Brandie H.

    My husband and I took my sister to have dinner here while she was in town. It was fantastic! The views were beautiful, the service impeccable. We ordered crispy tuna rice and 2 sushi rolls to start. All were so delicious. My husband and I shared the porterhouse and macaroni and cheese with lobster. I am going to be dreaming of that macaroni for a while! It was so good I forgot to take a picture. We topped our steak off Broadway style which I highly recommend. I had the crème brûlée martini after dinner and it was very good. I can't wait to go back and have dinner again.

    Seafood Risotto (those scallops were cooked to perfection)
    Rachel H.

    The billboards for this restaurant have been catching my eye, so I decided our family would go this month to celebrate mine and my grandfathers birthday. The glass elevator elevated our initial impression as it lifted us to the floor of the restaurant. The view of the river, bridge and skyline is truly something else! We had a wonderful greeting from the attentive front desk who was sure to ask what we were celebrating and our names. I don't know that I've ever been to a restaurant where it seems as though a majority of the staff takes time to greet you. We saw management walking around as well who also were inquiring of our meals and experience. My sister is underage and I'm not a drinker, but mojitos used to be my favorite. Mrbl had a shockingly good mocktail menu with a No-jito on it that was amazing! From the bread to the dessert I cannot complain about a thing. Start to finish our experience did not disappoint. The portions were great, food was delicious and even their Mac and cheese may have beat my own. We had their mushroom chicken dish, seafood risotto, mashed potatoes, lobster mac and cheese, and filet mignon. Their birthday treats were some sort of brownie or mini lava cake with a more cream filled center. It was super rich (sweet) but delicious nonetheless. This was one of the best dining experiences I've had if not the best and I will be telling everyone to ditch their other steakhouses and try MRBL 10/10 highly recommend.

    Snow Crab Salad
    Kim S.

    My husband has been wanting to go to MRBL for a long time, so we decided to celebrate Father's Day there this year. It's easy to get to and has a big parking lot with free parking, so that's nice. The restaurant itself is upscale and has a nice view of the Cincinnati skyline. Service was very good and attentive but we felt a little rushed at the end when one of us were still eating and someone came by and started to take away the side dishes. I like that the server gave us drink menus first and let us order those before handing us the dinner menus. We all ordered cocktails and very much liked them all. We knew dinner would be filling and didn't want a lot to eat before our meals, but I had seen a photo of the snow crab salad on instagram so we ordered one to share between the four of us. It was very refreshing and plenty to share between us. For our meals, we each ordered steaks and then two shareable sides-the asparagus and the potato volcano. Both sides were delicious. Unfortunately, I can not say the same about the steaks. I ordered a medium-rare filet with bearnaise, immediately I could see that it was a sub-par cut of meat, not as thick as a filet is typically. The bernaise was very thick, almost pudding consistency and very gritty. When I cut into my steak, it was a little under, I would say closer to rare than medium rare, but somehow dry at the same time. I didn't even know that was possible. The rest of the table expressed that their steaks were disappointing as well. I knew it was going to be an expensive meal but it definitely was not worth what we paid. 1 salad 4 steaks 2 side dishes 5 cocktails came to $520 after tip.

    Date Night Manhattan
    Michelle D.

    Again - Wonderful dinner and fantastic service. We had reservations here two nights ago for my husband's birthday. His friend is in town from NYC and came along for dinner. After cocktails were ordered - beer for the guys and the Date Night Manhattan for me and the complimentary bread service - we ordered the Ceviche' appetizer. The Date Night Manhattan is fabulous! The ceviche' was pretty good. My husband's friend ordered the Chilean Sea Bass, my husband chose the 20 oz. 45 Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye with the Compound Butter enhancement and I had the Filet with MRBL Special enhancement. The MRBL Special is a truffle mushroom cream sauce and it was amazing. I could have drank it straight from the dish. My steak was a perfect medium rare, tender and wonderful with added sauce. Both my husband and his friend said that their entrees were awesome. As was the Asparagus side that we ordered for the table. All of the service was fantastic. From the host at the front to runners bringing our food. Johnathon C. is a great server!

    The ribeye with the bone marrow and crispy onions. Cooked to a perfect rare plus
    Dan S.

    We went for Father's Day the view was spectacular and the service was attentive. However at this price point I expect better food. Our server explained they get their prime beef from a Chicago Distributer and how exclusive it is for them. I'm a big steak guy and frankly this was choice grade steak not prime. Which is fine, but if you want to sell at prime prices I have issues. The bone marrow was prepared perfectly, but typically bone marrow is served with toast points. The volcano potato, I had read so much about, was very tasty and the asparagus was perfectly prepared and a little unusual in a good way. We enjoyed them all. Overall an enjoyable meal, but at this price point I could have been at Ruby's or Morton's and had better beef.

    Green beans
    Connie H.

    Went on Mothers Day. Wait: no wait with reservations Atmosphere: crowded, a bit loud Service: top-notch Food: Filet, cooked perfect to liking. Mountain of loaded potatoes. Price: what you would expect for this type of restaurant Cleanliness: 9/10

    Bellevue roll
    Ellie T.

    This was our second time at MRBL and the food continues to amaze me. Although I requested a table near the window (on open table notes) we were put in a booth. Slightly disappointing as you don't get the view of the city, however the restaurant was full and I understand not putting a table of two at the window. We started with the lamb lollipops (medium rare) and the Bellevue roll. I remembered liking the sushi better the first time we went but it was still good. I enjoyed the flavor of the lamb lollipops but they could have been more seared. We split the 16 oz ribeye and decided to try the MRBL sauce. Just WOW. I don't think I can ever have my steak without that truffle sauce again. For our sides we did the mushrooms that come in this buttery broth and are a must and also opted to try the truffle gnocchi. It comes in that same MRBL special sauce and is made in house. 10/10 recommend.

    Anniversary banana pudding cake
    Allyson S.

    Food is always excellent here. Staff is kind and respectful. Service is great. Just hate how often they fill our waters. Super nice spot, great view, and super intimate, perfect for date night!

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    The environment is absolutely stunning. The service was phenomenal and very quick! We had steak and scallops and they were both 10/10!

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    Ask the Community - MRBL

    Have they started Happy Hour yet?

    Yes! Been there for a couple of them already. Starts at the 4:30 opening til 6 if we remember correctly. Specials on some awesome apps as well as specials on drinks.

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    Butcher And Barrel

    4.1(384 reviews)
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    Wow! What a way to spend our 1 year wedding anniversary! I loved this place…read more It has been a few months since eating here but I still find myself thinking about it. Our next trip to Cincinnati; It will be extremely difficult to stay away from here. We spent the day in Newport and around Cincinnati and wanted somewhere nice for the occasion. I was iffy on this place at first... you can throw a rock all over America and hit a place with 'Barrel' in the name these days. The Yelp reviews swing both ways here but I'm here to tell you my take... because it swings so far towards the 5 stars that it's very much a 6 or 7 star place(maybe more). We gauged our arrival time based on other activities that day. We wanted ample time at the nearby Lego exhibit so when we arrived there, we made a reservation for 4:30-5. Eating early and making our way back to Louisville was a great idea. The entire time we were there, no one else came in so we had the entire place to ourselves(It was a Friday). The atmosphere is homey but during busy times, I could see it being noisy. The booths could easily fit 6 people comfortably... probably 8 in some cases depending on how wide some of you are. Special Note: This place highlights The Parrillada Experience for Two on their menu and we wanted it! We didn't order it because at a price tag of 130-and pictures online, we didn't want it to be a failed outing. After our first trip, The Parrillada Exp will be on the agenda next time. It's a mixture of different steaks, sausages, shrimp, sides, and salads. Definitely worth the cost. On to the food: Sausage App - Argentine Chorizo. Farmhouse Sausage. Grilled Ciabatta. Hearts of Palm. Green/Red chimichurri. Pepper Relish. I don't like ordering this type of dish when I go places because you never know if it's going to be delicious or very bad. It ended up being super delicious. We couldn't make up our mind which sauce we liked the best and which meat we liked the best. App PERFECTION! Land and Sea - This is what my wife went with. Asada Skirt Steak. Jumbo Shrimp. Asparagus. Red chimichurri butter. I had bites of the shrimp and it was good. I had to save room for my dish. Wagyu Denver Cut - I went back and forth. Lobster ravioli being on the menu almost made my decision instant but I was going back and forth between ravioli, steak, and a few other things. I asked the server which he recommended of the 4 Chef's cuts. He recommended two... one of which was the Wagyu so I went with it. I wasn't disappointed AT ALL. He mentioned that the Wagyu Denver Cut was a new addition to the menu... I'm not sure but you could definitely tell it was cooked, arranged, and presented with care. I savored every angle of every bite. We also ordered a side of brussels because of course! Originally we were going to dessert somewhere else but went ahead and ordered the Hazelnut Vanilla Creme Brulee here. Perfect ending to the meal. This brulee was light and had the right amount of crunch. It was also larger than expected. We had no complaints with this place. Easily one of the better restaurants I've had in Cincinnati. If you're doubting visiting this place, take the dive! Other notes: They have beer and a small cocktail variety but they primarily seem focused on wine(plenty of options to choose from).

    I love this place!! The atmosphere is so comfortable and cozy and the service is top notch…read more So lets talk about food My hubby got a steak which he loved I got the salmon with a avocado chimichurri and potatoes It was the best I have eaten They also made the best dirty martini I have ever had What a wonderful dining experience

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    I've been to Blinkers Tavern many times, and it never disappoints. The atmosphere is incredibly…read morerelaxing, with a nostalgic, throwback vibe that takes you back to a simpler time. The food is outstanding across the board--from the steaks to the cheese sticks--but the real star is their bread pudding. It's absolutely worth the trip from anywhere in the tri-state area. Parking is also easy and convenient, with a garage right across the street, as well as their own lot and additional street parking. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great meal and an even better experience.

    First time visit to Blinkers Tavern at lunch time on a week day. The interior has a cool vibe-…read morerelatively small space, but quite a few tables outside (warm weather on an early March day) that were all occupied. They have a charming patio at the back of the interior space as well. I didn't realize they have their own lot, but in case it's full, there is plenty of street parking nearby. The service was excellent. Our server was very attentive and kept drink refills flowing. We ordered the pretzel and beer cheese and the poutine for starters. The pretzel was huge and tasty. I didn't care for the beer cheese, probably because I was expecting a more solid cheese product. I would describe this more as a cream sauce. It didn't seem to have much cheese in it and was very 'liquidy'. Also the ramekin was only half full. If it had tasted better, I would have asked for more, but as it was not, we didn't even finish what was given. I thought it was a bit pricey at $12.95 for one large pretzel. On the other hand, the poutine was fantastic! A very unique take on the dish with a mix of cheese curds (although they reminded me more of pieces of mozzarella sticks), french fries and Andouille cream gravy. I ordered the fish tacos which consisted of Blackened Salmon, Thai Chili Sauce, Black Bean Corn Salsa, Pico de Gallo. My order came with two and they were fantastic! Since Blinkers is known for steaks, I will have to give them another try at dinner time.

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    Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati

    Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati

    4.4(822 reviews)
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    Thank you Maggie and Rubys Steak House for such an amazing night. There was 10 of us and the…read moreservice was amazing. The food was loved by all of us. Great steaks, lobster and sides all cooked perfectly. We also enjoyed the Cincinnati Reds baseball cap cake. i would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

    The ambiance in the bar area is the reason to go to Jeff Ruby's. It's beautiful, particularly in…read morethe winter months. For us, having Cole Thompson as part of the team caring for us was an even bigger highlight. Cole is one of the kindest and most skilled servers we have had in Cincinnati. He has an instinct for exactly when and how to serve the table so as not to interrupt the meal. He takes quiet initiative to make sure everything at the table is as it should be. He is relatively new, and his hiring tells me new managers, like Daniel, are steering the restaurant in the right direction. Friends, I have been avoiding Ruby's ever since I took my out-of-town relatives there last year, and was completely embarrassed by the obsequious service we received. It was truly awful. It was cringe. The server enquired of, and kept calling my guests by, their first names. All the server had to do was see the looks on their faces and how they recoiled every time the server approached the table to see this was not appreciated. The meal was all about them, the servers. Their constant dialogue about themselves was disturbing and jarring. It was obvious to me that this patter was being taught. These servers were being formally trained to run the table as if it were dinner theatre. Gruesome. Therefore, I made this week's reservation with some trepidation. However, having Cole Thompson serve us changed all of that. We will be back again this month. Foodwise, the Freddie Salad is delicious. The king crab legs and jumbo prawn cocktail are exactly as they should be. I would appreciate a few simply prepared green vegetable offerings to pair with the steak. And for the menu items at Ruby's, the more simply prepared are the best. (By the way, "rare" really does mean rare for steaks at Ruby's! All other steakhouses in the area serve medium rare when rare is ordered.) I think Ruby's needs to bring in a young, innovative but classically trained chef to address how meals are plated and served, and to tweak the menu a bit. I think they need more flair and care at this price point. The organization showed this kind of intelligence when creating the new space, which feels fresh while still delivering the coziness imparted by tradition. The same constructive approach to the food would be intelligent.

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    Took a chance on getting into Sotto tonight. Drove down there and put ourselves on the waitlist for…read morethe bar. Love walking down those steps, waiting for your eyes to adjust, while knowing you're somewhere special. Luckily, after not too long of a wait we were seated!! We had the most amazing bartenders, Trevor was fantastic! They all were. We had another absolutely out of this world meal. Love their oil packed tuna, their bistecca fiorentina and the pappardelle al cinghiale!! Unfortunately, we had no room for dessert so we're going to have to go back again to eat more. Haha Oh and we actually tried their Blue Oven bread for the first time and it was incredible. What a fabulous restaurant! So lucky to have it here in Cincinnati! We don't even miss La Normandie anymore!

    First time in Cincinnati -- dined at Sotto the evening after the Flying Pig Half…read more I went solo and sat at the bar. The ambiance is intimate and very dim, mostly candlelit. It's a nice vibe, though definitely on the darker side. I ordered the black kale salad, cappellacci (short rib, shallot, thyme), and the branzino. * The kale salad was solid, but a bit heavy on the pecorino. * The cappellacci was decent, though the accompanying elements didn't quite work for me. * The branzino was cooked well, but overall the dish didn't stand out in flavor. In general, the food felt underwhelming for the price. My bill was around $100, and I didn't feel the quality or flavor justified it. Some dishes came across a bit muted -- not sure if that's the intended style, but it didn't land for me. Parking in the area was also a bit inconvenient. Overall: great ambiance, but the food didn't meet expectations for the cost. I probably wouldn't return.

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