Alara is a fairly new steakhouse in the Cincinnati area. What stood out to us was the outstanding…read moreservice we received. We were greeted upon entering my the host and manager Seated immediately at a pristine table. Our waitress, Devon explained several items on the menu and made recommendations based on customer likes. We started with the focaccia bread. Lightly toasted. With our choice of herb butter or olive oil. Perfect, we ate every bite. Then we had the beet salad Red & Golden beets thinly sliced with fresh herbs and goat cheese. A lot of thought went into making this dish perfect thank you chef My lady ordered the filet and I had the 14oz Choice Strip Steak. Both incredibly tender and served with a variety of sauces. Bone broth, chimichurri, and herb butter. All the sauces were fabulous with me, preferring the bone broth. Our side dish of roasted herbs brussels sprouts, and cauliflower in balsamic glaze, very tasty. We did the big finish with a large slice of delicious carrot cake. The host and the manager Mark came by and checked out on us to make sure everything was perfect, our server Devon made sure everything was perfect & treated us like royalty. Definitely a five star experience

Phenomenal experience this time around; I went by myself - I made a reservation expecting to be…read moreseated at the bar however the host informed me I would be kept company at the chefs table. (I will be booking this option from now on.) I ordered the surf and turf seasonal option with lobster and filet mignon cooked medium. I was surprised when a sea scallop I didn't order and a small glass of wine spritzer popped up but this is part of the chefs table experience - it was a sea scallop grilled with a chimichurri sauce and some crispy prosciutto. I would have never ordered this on my own so it was nice to try. I am a not a huge seafood person - the minute I cut into it I smelled the sea which was a turn off and I wasn't a fan of the texture but once I cut into tiny pieces and mixed with the sauce and the proscuitto I was able to actually find myself enjoying the dish plus boy did it look pretty coming out! The chefs table is nice because you get to watch everything be cooked - the mac and cheese looks amazing every single time - omg I must try it sometime. My waitress was phenomenal with purple and blue hair and the glittery eye shadow. She was so attentive and helpful. The steak was so juicy and cooked perfectly - I think next time I would get a larger steak or the grilled shrimp option as I wasn't the biggest fan of the lobster tail but still finished it. The salad was okay - I wish it had ranch instead. I also got the orange cream cloud for dessert to go which was shockingly light, airy and delicious - the citrus flavors with the passion fruit are so refreshing. I can't wait to come back and try something new . The place is beautifully decorated and they offer free parking options - the music is very low so you can have a conversation and even the chefs table wasn't too loud even though it was right next to the kitchen.

The food was great, we got in quickly even though it was very busy…read more Our server was awesome and accommodated any need we had. The ambiance was very unique and everyone seemed to be having a great time. Highly recommend!

We walked in the door and there was a lot of random stuff / trash at the bar and in multiple booths…read morein the corner . Looked like a sloppy operation so we left

What a fantastic find and were absolutely blown away! We ordered the lobster roll and the fish and…read morechips - both were phenomenal and the Narragansett was the icing on the cake! The lobster roll was *perfectly* done: buttery, fresh, and loaded with tender lobster meat. No fillers, no nonsense - just pure New England flavor. It felt like we were right on the coast of Maine. The fish and chips were crispy, golden, and seasoned just right. The fish was flaky and fresh, and the fries were hot, crispy and satisfying. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the whole place had a laid-back, coastal vibe that made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

I was very disappointed. I bought 1lb of scallops & a 2 pack of crab cakes. $53 for the scallops…read more They were almost illegal due to their small size. The crabcakes were bland. No flavor & no lump crab. If you're going to charge outrageous prices at least have quality seafood.

I am blown away by their Pad Thai. The place is small, but very well kept. I highly recommend…read morethis restaurant. The service was fantastic, but the food is so good I wouldn't care if they served the food on paper plates that they just throw at you. Their plates, presentation, service and ambiance are TOP SHELF! Free parking right next to it.

Guay Tiew Tom Yum - I took an adventurous step & tried this soup…read more It was simply amazing & reheated even better the next day. Tried it w/shrimp. Been here a couple times & will definitely be back.

Looking for these up here being so many in SoFlo. Boil was amazing except too many little clams…read moremissing only the shells. Everything else is what I expected - Nice, hospitable service and great place to bring families or even a date :)

I took my daughter there for her birthday. It was a most delicious experience. We both ordered the…read moreoysters. We shared the side dishes of onion rings and sweet potato fries. They gave my daughter a huge slice of chocolate cake for her birthday. We both shared it, it was wonderful. The place was clean, comfortable and with a very nice waitress. Can't wait to go back.

Best Italian restaurant in Cincinnati. Good service and wonderful food…read more They serve so much food in their dinner menu. I can eat only half. Regardless, it is an awesome Italian restaurant

The service was good and Friendly. Food was just ok. It…read morelacked flavor. It's a small family type Restaurant. They do not have liquor license but you can bring in your own wine.

I've dined here a handful of times since they first opened and have enjoyed each visit! Space is…read morecozy, polished, and inviting. The service, food, and drinks were excellent and I look forward to seeing what's on their menu next time! Absolutely worth a return visit.

Still one if the best to do it ! If you do not go by January 1 you have missed out . From the girls…read moredinner with the Cesar salad and fries , to the caviar to the goat cheesecake. My little heart is full . However , don't ask for Emma her service sucked tonight . I don't know if it because it was busy , emotions etc but she was rude . Abd not very communitive . When ppl have choices on where they spend their money to eat, you have to choose better on how you treat the ppl dining in. None the less this place will be missed . The food was always a hit . Go fill their reservations up this week .

My review is about a month late because I forgot about yelp & google wasn't working but this place…read moreis a must! My daughter's name is Ember & after a little running around kenwood mall we pull out & notice their sign. Had no clue what to expect, got there right at open, & were seated in the bar area because we were absolutely not dressed for the dining room. I'm grateful they found us a spot though! Maggie (I think that was her name. It's been a while) was wonderful! Took amazing care of us! Started with crab cakes that were so flavorful & on this really delicious corn succotash. Then the sushi was unexpected delicious. Ours had steak and we ate the whole thing. We also got some brussel sprouts & fries (since I wasn't sure how my kid would react to the Brussels). Get the brussel sprouts! Kiddo ate them over the fries & I was shook. I have to bring my chef partner up with me so he can try to recreate them. They were incredible! Maggie then surprised my daughter with their signature dessert of elevated fried Oreos because of her name. It was so kind & soo so good. I think it was a raspberry sauce on the plate that was next level. I live in Lexington just a lil while down the road & needless to say I have been telling everyone about our experience. We're already planning a trip back up there just for dinner. 100/10. Thank you Maggie for taking such amazing care of us! You were such a bright spot in our day!

Celebrated our anniversary here and it was a great experience. Our first time at Embers. The…read moreservice and welcome we received was outstanding- Lauren, our server, was fabulous - the right of attentiveness without being overwhelming or intrusive The house special sushi with lobster was delicious. We enjoyed our entrees but I found the blue cheese topping too strong and scrapes of off my steak. Lauren noticed and took the extra price for the topping off of our bill. The crème brûlée was was wonderful and she sent out a small sample of the Oreo donuts w icecream and blackberry sauce for us to sample. We will be back again

Seafood station has been in Loveland for over twenty years! Family owned and operated…read more Came in today after I wanted a fresh seafood dinner for my birthday. They gave me great advice on not to use salted butter because the king crab legs were already cooked in salted water. The canned crab was good but not as good as the legs! We also got to try a sample of smoked salmon and it was delicious! Parking is right out front. Highly recommend!!

Most AMAZING selection and knowledgeable and friendly staff!!!!! I was in town from Cleveland and…read morehad to stock up!! Every time I come in town, I have to stop in and stock up. They make their own sauces, dips, sides, desserts. This time, trying Jeff's key lime pie! I have my regular items and then I like to expand and try new stuff. Smoked salmon, shrimp, lobster bisque, frozen bulk oysters, dips! Got that all! Going to try the gumbo this time too! Yum!! Cannot wait! I also asked them some tips on cooking some of the items. They gave me pointers and ideas on how to prepare the food. I wish I had this store closer to home! I would be a regular! Staff are so friendly and knowledgeable, can't say it enough! Go check it out for yourself! I must for the seafood lover!!!

We were surprised at how great the food and service was. As soon as you walk in, they open the door…read morefor you. And when you leave they hold the door for you. Very nice touch. We sat at the bar and the service was outstanding. Anybody we had contact with was really nice. Their short rib ravioli was incredible. The cauliflower purée had such a perfect taste, and then adding the edamame, the crumble, the micro greens, the truffle, it was all incredible. We could've eaten more of that for sure. The other thing we completely enjoyed was the lobster and shrimp papparadelle. What amazing flavors! Of the things we ordered those were our two favorites. Oh my gosh, I almost left out the donut holes. Also fantastic.

My server Stevie was excellent - I ended up here after my reservation to Alara was cancelled - This…read morewas an okay substitute. I got the lavender lemonade mocktail which was delicious and refreshing without being too floral or soapy. For dinner I got the braised short rib which was so tender you could cut it with a fork. The bone marrow demi glaze I could have a bowl of that stuff is phenomenal. The broccolini was roasted perfectly but I felt the potatoes could've used more seasoning. My mother got the lemon chicken pasta, which was good at the time, but when she got home it did not sit well with her. All in all, I would come back for the short rib, and I hope Alara finds a new location soon. The inside is nice and romantic seating, but it is cold ... like bring a jacket and it seems it doesn't matter the season it is colder inside because I saw a google review that also mentioned the temperature of the dining room.