Our server was attentive and met all of our needs. I started with a lovely Pomegranate cocktail that was delightful. The location was really neat with many antiques hanging on the walls. It seems like a neighborhood bar and grill as parking is on the street only and was tricky to find a spot nearby. The food was OK. It left a little bit to be desired. My grilled chicken strips were very flavorful. My husband had the French Onion soup and it was pretty plain with just a dab of cheese on top. His hamburger was also just OK. Nothing to write home about with the food. We did order the Fudge cake with Graeter's ice cream for dessert. This dessert needed chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry. It was disappointingly plain. Service was great but the food was lackluster. read more

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Love the tuna melt, sweet potato and regular fries here! My friend ordered the lobster bisque. I tasted it, it was scrumptious. You could tell it was fresh and flavorful! We had excellent service from Luca. He was just what you want in a server- happy to serve and excited to have us there. The place is wild, eclectic and cozy. We had a drink at the bar waiting for our table. The wood bar is lovely and inviting. Plan this location for a date night! read more

Great choice for a quick bite before or after a Playhouse in the Park performance or when visiting Mr. Adams. Quaint and unique spot. Fascinating history. Menu provides a variety of options. Wait staff were efficient & friendly. Looking forward to visiting again when in the area, looking forward to trying more options! read more

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Had a Greek salad with grilled chicken, it was yummy and just right before climbing the steps to the playhouse for the show! Small but nice selection of local beers, too. read more

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Stopped in before a show at the playhouse. It had been a while, and to be honest, I had low expectations. We got some beers and a few apps. Sadly, they were out of the jalepeno ravioli, but that forced us to try the bangers, which were surprisingly good though not the prettiest presentation. It's a quarter of a sausage in half a crossiant, but the side sauce saves the day. We also split some chicken wings which were surprisingly good. While I didn't have one this visit, I was stunned to see that burgers are still on the menu at $8-$11. Fries are a la cart, but I think only like $3.5. The missing star is for the last round of beers we ordered. After waiting for 10 minutes (we were sitting 3 feet from the bar), we had to track down our waiter and cancel the order as we were now too tight on time. You won't be amazed by the MABAG, but you might be pleasantly surprised. read more

I love their turkey burger! And I get the sweet potatoes fries. Staff is always very nice and friendly! Nice big space that can accommodate groups. read more

Name matches the place. Bar and basic grill in Mt Adams. Prices are reasonable given the small portions. I had a reuben that was super thin with a side of 3.50 sweet potato fries for around 15 dollars. It tasted ok but was very light on sauerkraut and thousand dressing. Wings were good as an appertizer. They were very small but had a good buffalo sauce. We also got the jalapeño ravioli squares; good but thin. My wife's burger was very small and nothing special. Add 5.50 for fries and a slaw. My son got the Italian on white. Tasted ok but light on meat. read more

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I had dinner here on Saturday evening before seeing a play with my daughter-in-law. It wasn't super busy when we arrived and we were seated quickly. We ordered cocktails - the Prohibition Manhattan - and it was perfect! The food was ok. Nothing great but we picked this place because of its proximity to the Playhouse. I had the Cheeseburger and my daughter-in-law had the Chicken Sandwich. The service was friendly and quick. The parking around this place is a nightmare, though. We drove around the blocks several times and it's difficult to find any street parking. We finally found a garage nearby for $5 - so, if you're eating dinner before a play you'd want to factor in the extra time to find parking. read more

Went last night for the first time in years. What a beautiful place. Service was very good. Food was excellent. I won't wait years to go back. Go to Mt. Adams and check it out. read more

Such a laid back, chill environment with a lively crowd and awesome service. Bartender was super chill and made sure I was well taken care of. Best Moscow mule I've had in the area, perfectly balanced. The French onion chicken sandwich was UNREAL! Seems like more of a local joint, but I didn't feel weird being an "out of towner". Will definitely be back. read more

This place is rustic and filled with charm. The fries are some of the best I have had! The fish sandwich was good, but the toasted bread it came on was better. My husband enjoyed his wings. read more

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Such a cool bar and grill. It has such a nice vibe to the place and friendly staff and an inviting atmosphere. I am so glad we stopped in. We were in between some sightseeing and needed to grab a very late lunch before dinner. We were going to eat in a few hours so it was a good option for a small, quick meal. Service was slow at 3:30/4:00 pm but super friendly. Loved our server and she suggested a half salad to accommodate the situation and also gave me a chance to try that Greek Salad I had my eye on. Only thoughts on that are for the 1/2 salad price I would just go for the full salad next time. My partner and I both enjoyed the food and the restaurant. The food was delicious and would love to eat here again! Helpful hint, there is a pay parking garage down the street if needed or if you have difficulty finding street parking. read more

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I walked in and was ignored, then sat down at the bar and ordered what the server described as a very popular Greek salad. She said it was a big salad so I didn't order any protein with it. It arrived and consisted of a shallow layer of lettuce on a plate. It had canned black olives and three whole Kalamata olives placed next to an ice cream scoop of "tabbouleh" - which, for being a parsley-based salad had not a leaf of green. I almost sent it back but realized that I was in Cincinnati and perhaps the restaurant did not know any better. For some reason this restaurant is the first listed when I googled "best restaurant for lunch in Mt. Adams". All I can say is that the Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc that I had eased my suffering from the bad food. Cool bar despite the food. read more

Beautiful historical building interior with friendly staff. Great option for pre or post-show at the playhouse. We were seated right away and the options on the menu looked great and were well priced. Excellent appetizers. The service was a little slow but we weren't in a rush and didn't mind. We were very satisfied with our food. The place felt clean and was a nice temperature - would definitely go back even just for a drink. Good table options for small or big groups read more

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Good basic American cafe food, well prepared and served. Good beer list. A lovely hillside setting and ingenious decor, handy to nearby Playhouse. read more

I love Mt Adams... I think it's the character of homes, eateries, churches and nearby Eden Park that does it for me. Mt Adams Bar and Grill has always been a restaurant that I keep in my back pocket at all times. I've always had good experiences and most recently enjoyed another visit. The fish platter with coleslaw was great and I loooove the fries here. The only disappointment was $4 for half of a small avocado- that's an extreme markup. Our waiter was exceptionally patient as I arrived earlier than my friend. He checked on us consistently and was very kind the entire time. I'll be back! read more

Came here with some friends and had a good experience. I thought the menu had something for everyone, service was great, and I found the interior very charming! read more

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This is not the first time my wife and I have visited this establishment. For us, it has been a good stop for shows at Playhouse in the Park, its location only a quick walk to the theatre. This evening was no different. On arrival we were quickly seated by our Host, in a rear section of the building, that we did not even know existed. Our server, Jacqueline, was quickly at our service with ice water and an introduction. With plenty time before to leisurely enjoy a bottle of wine we ordered a Cabernet to start. Jacqueline arrived with the wine glasses then quickly was gone. With a quick glimpse we could see that these glasses had not been cleaned well, fingerprints and lip prints were still present and a stickyness still on the stem. When Jacqueline arrived with the wine, already open, we shared our observations about the glasses with her. She left the bottle behind and sped away with the dirty glasses. So, as I picked up the bottle to read the label, as I always do, I noticed that the bottle, too, had a sticky feel but even more it was warm, as though it had been sitting in the sun all afternoon. When Jacqueline arrived back with the glasses they had been given a half-hearted cleaning by someone and still were not clean as a wine glass typically is (or a beer mug, for that matter). I did not have the heart to continue the saga of the dirty wine glasses nor did I feel inclined to bring up the issues with the wine. Enough said about that. We moved on to ordering dinner. My wife opted for the Greek Salad and I ordered the Mexican Black Bean Burrito Supreme. Our orders arrived and were presented nicely and we began enjoying our meal. Everything was tasty until I added the salsa to a bite of my burrito and a zing came across in my mouth, not a zing of spice but the zing you get when a condiment has been around for too long and has spoiled. So I set it aside. When Jacqueline came back around I pointed this out and she took it away. The remainder of our meal was very good and overall our visit was as we had experienced in the past. We enjoyed our meals and dropped an appropriate tip, and as we were leaving I saw Jacqueline waiting at the bar for some drinks and I thanked her for her service and I especially thanked her for not ignoring our table because there were some issues. This happens often when servers become uncomfortable with a table, they just stay away. The Mt. Adam's Bar and Grill is a fun place. We really like the ambiance and the food there and will return again next time we're up there for a show. read more

Classy, old school Cincinnati bar and grill. Good food, large portions; full bar. Old time atmosphere and interior. Great servers and bartender. Only complaint is no parking, but it's like that for the entire neighborhood. read more

A great classic Cincinnati pub up in Mt. Adams and on the northend of the main strip. A historical building that has been treasured for years creates an amazing setting for great grub and good times. The menu is eclectic and the drinks are good. Have gone many times when in town for business or visiting my daughter at UC. Easily accessed from downtown or campus. Parking is on the street & is always interesting. Folks are always friendly & helpful. A good cultural destination if you're looking for a classic Cincinnati experience. Then go around the corner and enjoy some live music at The Blind Lemon! read more

First time here in a LONG time and it feels like home always. My faves are the chicken buddies, they use a great marinade which makes these awesome. My 2nd go to is the ham melt, adding the tomato is genius it makes the sandwich so delicious and juicy. Took mine to go, quick service! read more

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Great salads and service was good. Fun area of town with some great History! I really enjoyed my time here. read more

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Quaint, fun neighborhood bar and grill. We stumbled upon this place when we went up Mount Adams, just driving around while visiting Cincinnati. It was a week day, and were quiet. We stopped in for a quick dinner and drink. read more

Go there to see the fabulous bartenders, Matt, Amy, and Jack. They are the nicest people on earth. Really. read more

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This place holds a special place in my heart from back in the days when it was McCarthy's Pub, but it is no longer the place to enjoy a flimsy plastic glass of very cheap 3.2 beer. Ahhhh, the good old days, "old" being the operative word -- this is not that. Same classic pub setting but lots of updates! This weekend, we came to Mt Adams Bar and Grill for a late lunch, where we enjoyed quick service, lemonade and good, basic sandwiches. I had the turkey burger (plain but I felt healthy and virtuous), daughter had a plain hamburger ("it's good"), hubby had the grilled fish sandwich ("good but a little salty"). Stick with the chips instead of the fries. We also had the hummus appetizer with warm pita triangles, which I would definitely order again - delicious! The decor is great, lots of things to look at from our comfy booth table in the front. Full menu with lots to choose from. Server was quick and friendly. Parking...it's Mt Adams, so you can show off your parallel-parking-on-a-hill abilities (but there is a parking lot up the street). read more

Snooty and pretentious; if you're not a local you're invisible My wife and I stopped here for lunch. When we went in the hostess said their servers were very busy, and that we could have a seat at the bar while we wait for a table. The bartender didn't even acknowledge us, but when two of his friends came in he acted like they were celebrities; chatting them up, shaking their hand, laughing, etc. He stood there, yammering with them, like we weren't even there. After sitting there for about 15 minutes a group of four came in, and the same hostess whisked them right to a table. She put them at a table for four, so I get it. Whatever. About 10 minutes later the bartender's friends left, and THEN he decides to ask us if we wanted anything. We said no, hoping we would have a table soon. About another five minutes went by and another couple walked in the door. The same hostess looked right at us, grabbed two menus and showed the couple to a table. She totally blew us off. My wife is normally a go-with-the-flow person, but even she had had enough. So we left. We walked a few blocks down the street to El Barril and had an excellent meal, and the people were as friendly as could be....no uppity attitude at all. Screw this place and their snobby, nose-in-the-air attitude. They can keep kissing the backsides of locals and we'll keep our money. Show less read more

We came for lunch. The service was very good on the beginning. I was very surprised that there was only 1 server in the back room, but she kept up with everyone. The food was good. We got a Greek salad, Grilled chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and the House salad with tofu. The Greek salad was filling and a good size for lunch. It came with warm pita and hummus and Tabula. The House salad had a great combination of items and the tofu was cooked well. The grilled chicken sandwich was great - our son gobbled the sandwich and fries up. He even decided to try the spices pumpkin cake for dessert - and again ate every bite!! We never felt rushed. read more

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Food Quality: 4/5 Food Value: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Prompt service, amazing atmosphere--love the decor in the old building. Fries were great. Not sure the Southwest sandwich was "southwest", but it was wonderful. read more

Great lunch Actually did the Mt Adam's steps and purple bridge from Northern KY office!! (Bragging I know, but totally wore out!!). Bar & Grill hit the spot for lunch, and the menu has a great variety. They saw us sweating on the way in, so waters were fortunately rushed right to us! Fun lunch spot in Mt Adam's. read more

The atmosphere is great and the historic building is fabulous. But......the food is mediocre at best. I got a soggy Reuben and tepid fries. Hubs got a lukewarm burger. Both were small and underwhelming. Stick to drinks with friends and you'll be alright. read more

Welcoming place with extensive food choices: unexpected holiday lunch visit (due to unanticipated closure of Luca Bistro) led my friend and I here to a booth in the lovely atmospheric bar room where a friendly server delivered first a yummy chocolatini, then bangers to share and finally a Reuben sandwich. The food was OK, but the ambiance was sensational. I did not like the undisclosed up charge for my sweet potato fries offered by a server as a choice with my sandwich but that seems a niggle in view of the enjoyable experience of a truly hospitable atmosphere. read more

the food was delicious. i got a salad with olives. there were only 2 olives in it though. i am not sure if that is what they normally do but i was hoping for a few more. the fries were delicious. my boyfriend got a sandwich that he really enjoyed. the servers were nice and patient with us considering we had never been there before. the restaurant was beautiful on the inside and out. i would definitely stop there again when in town. read more

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I went to dine prior to a show at the playhouse in the park. It was listed in the ticket envelope so we selected because it was close to the theater. We were seated quickly. Staff was okay, not super friendly but not nasty either. It took a minute to place our order. The environment was cool, small space, dim lighting. I ordered a turkey burger and fries. I added the fries because the sandwiches comes with chips. However no chips came out. The food came out fairly quickly. I was extremely disappointed in my meal. The burger was very bland, no seasoning at all. Turkey burgers have to have something to bring out the favor. The fries were okay, but it a small portion. Someone else got the pasta and it had no favor also. It was returned for a grill cheese. I am not motivated to return to this location. The service was just okay and the food was not good at all. I hope that they utilize a little more seasoning in the food prep. It is convenient to the playhouse and museum. read more

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If you say you're open till 10pm, don't do last call at 9pm. Very embarrassing to not be open when you say you are.

Neighborhood bar feel with friendly employees. We typically come here and sit at the bar as there is always an interesting character or two to engage in a conversation with. Drinks -- straightforward with a good selection. A good amount of beers on draft, strong cocktails and frozen drinks. Food -- we've gotten a lot here but we always come back to the burger. Simple, classic burger done to perfection. The fries are in top 3 or 4 in the city if that's your thing. We've also hit up the fried fish, wings, Rueben and chicken sammie's which were well above average. Vibe -- as mentioned it's a cozy, low light, dark wooded bar and restaurant (with lots of seating) that's perfect for the winter months. No frills, lots of history -- seriously, read up about their history! TLDR: great food, nice people, fun times. What more could you ask for? read more

This was such a great lunch spot! After our first choice was super busy, we walked down the block to Mt. Adams Bar and Grill. This should have been our first choice! We were seated in a back patio room. Had it been nice outside, I would've felt like I was sitting on a screened in porch. Beautiful light fixtures, plants and plenty of stained glass adorned the room. Our server was quick and attentive, even with a birthday party that kept flagging her down to get a lighter for candles (there is a time and place....this was neither.) Even with all that, she continually had a smile on her face and answered our questions. I ordered the burger and fries. My mom had the grilled chicken sandwich with coleslaw. The burger reminded me of a Frisch's burger (which is one of my favorites). And I'm not sure exactly how the fries were breaded but I could eat them all day, every day! My mom said that her chicken was delicious and moist throughout. We both cleaned our plates and enjoyed a lovely lunch. I would definitely come back here again! read more

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Everything was amazing! I rarely go to Mt.Adams and now i wish i could live there lol. Both of us loved our food and agreed that the blue cheese the best blue cheese i had in a long time! The moscow mule was the best i've ever had. If i had to do something different next time I would get my sandwich on a bun but it was still delicious. Service was great and so was the atmosphere. read more

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On our last full day in Cincinnati, my wife and I were driving northeast of downtown. My wife's cousin recommended we see the historic Mount Adams neighborhood. Because we arrived at lunchtime, we decided to stop in for lunch. My first impression was that this bar and grill was definitely a locals place. The walls were filled with signed celebrity headshots, but I didn't know who half of them were. From our booth, I read this site was originally a grocery store in 1923. Anyway, for lunch, I had the turkey sandwich, my wife had the vegetable soup (one of the soup's of the day), and shared a slice of pecan pie. All were fine. After lunch, we paid a visit to the nearby Holy Cross Immaculata and finally enjoyed the city views from high above. read more

Nothing special, but a nice enough place to grab a sandwich for lunch. I had a Rubin that was just okay, but the main highlight was the service. We had an excellent waiter, who added a lot of character to the lunch. Nice guy. I also enjoyed the broader ambiance & decoration of the bar. Not a bad place to poke your head in if you're in the area. But if you're looking for great food, I'd look elsewhere. read more

Historic, neat place. Burgers are good. Everything is a la carte which makes it a little expensive like everywhere else. Wish they served Coke products. They have a bar, and most people like Coke as a mixer and not Pepsi. read more