A member of our group absolutely swore by the pistachio halibut, and after trying it, I can confirm it lived up to the hype. The fish was delicious on its own, but the real magic was the goat cheese pear risotto and hazelnut cream sauce underneath. Together, they took an already great dish to another level. I could happily eat that combination for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The decor is eclectic and fun, with plenty of character, and the parking garage next door makes getting there surprisingly easy. Great food, unique atmosphere, and a dish I'll be looking forward to again. read more

Otto's - Pistachio halibut - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Definitely a cozy restaurant. The staff here were amazing. The wait time despite being crowded and having no reservation was super swift. The food was also tasty. I enjoyed the casserole and gouetta which I'm probably spelling so wrong. The mimosa was literally made with a slash of the flavoring so be careful when consuming. If I didn't have a 7+ hour drive back i would have ordered more drinks during the meal . I really like the cinnamon roll which was gooey, semi sweet, sticky, buttery, and savory. The frosting wasn't over the top and the dough consistency reminded me of a fresh baked pretzel. If you don't mind the sidewalk you may dine outside. Overall 4.2 out 5 read more

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Otto's is a lovely place to come for brunch. The staff are so kind, the food is absolutely delicious, and the space is so nice and cozy! I decided to get some orange juice and Otto's Benedict, and I was really happy with my choice. I loved the hollandaise sauce, the ham, and the grit cake together. I think the ingredients really complemented each other. I think the portion was a good size as well! The prices were all very fair. I love this quaint and cozy brunch spot! read more

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We sat outside because it was such a beautiful day. There's actually a good amount of outdoor seating. Very friendly staff and clean establishment. The food is very good! I ordered the 16 bricks brioche French toast and a potato cake. The potato cake had lots of flavor. I'd eat 3 more of those! There's street parking and parking lots around the restaurant. There is only one small bathroom but it's clean! Will definitely return! read more

Otto's - Sixteen bricks brioche French toast and potato cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

What a great breakfast spot! Ate here after the Flying Pig Marathon, so was a little more hungry than usual.... I recommend coming here any time, as the service was excellent and the vibe was just what you want for breakfast (get the Bloody Mary). Beautiful spot. read more

Otto's - Donut! Highly recommend!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Hands down just hit the top of the list! Everything was delicious service amazing and the place was cute. We got the Fried Green Tomatoes, Burrata and the Brussels Sprouts to start and the flavors hit every bite. The crunch on the fried green tomatoes was amazing along with the sauce, was a great balance of flavors. The toast for the burrata was a perfect combination of crispy and soft and the Brussels sprouts no words... mouth still watering writhing this review, definitely the best ever. Even though already stuffer we split the salmon and the short ribs. WOW!!! Salmon was cooked perfectly and pair well with the sauce, I'm newly to enjoy the sweet potato fries and they were a perfect combination of crunch and fluffy, can't explain it; just try it. Shortly ribs amazing as well . read more

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We had made reservations for 8:00. When we walked in, there were a couple people still waiting for their seat at the bar. It was very crowded and not much room to wait around. I felt cramped and thought oh gosh this food better be worth it. It was!! We sat at the bar, i didn't feel like i was sitting on top of the person beside me. There was enough counter space and the bartender was great. He made awesome recommendations. We started off with the cornbread (it was a little too done for me around the edges but the middle was great ) the brussel sprouts were AWESOME. I got the short ribs and they were just amazing. My fiancé got the scallops and those were phenomenal. We will definitely come back. read more

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Went for my wife's birthday. We had never been there before. She found it while looking for a special place. Otto's has been there for 20 years. It was fantastic! Food and Service were Great! The only negative if you can call it that is a small changing menu. We were very happy with the options. We had fried green tomatoes and flat bread pizza. My wife and son had the Watermelon gazpacho soup while I had the Salad. Both very good. I had the filet cooked perfectly medium with asparagus and finger potatoes. My wife had the scallops and son had the short ribs. No complaints from any of all. Sauces were correctly paired with each. Finished off meal with birthday cheesecake. Smaller restaurant in an old house with large bar and outside seating. Street parking or garage next door. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I was brought here for a Valentine's Day surprise, and I was definitely in for a treat. I love Mama's on Main so my boyfriend was looking for a restaurant similar to that in lo and behold Otto's is a part of that same family. The food is delicious and has a similar taste palette to mama's. I think the biggest thing here is that there's just a difference in menu select selection. Here they had brussels sprouts and short ribs, which were both delicious. I had a mushroom soup that was so good. The staff was very personable here, and I loved dining with them. I would highly recommend for a date night where you can hold great conversation over even better food. read more

Our first visit here after hearing many recommendations from friends. We had a party of 4 on Saturday at 5:30. Nice vibe. We started with fried green tomatoes and burrata. Both were fantastic. Then I had a bowl of tomato dill soup that was the BEST bowl of tomato soup I have EVER had. Then the short ribs with some mashed potatoes, carrots and green beans. Incredibly tender beef that you could easily cut with a fork.. Delish. My best friend had the pistachio crusted halibut and said it was even better than he was expecting. That will probably be my choice at our next visit. Finally dessert--something like bread pudding with ice cream that was the bomb. This was the best meal I've had in a year,. Service by Carley was friendly, prompt and attentive. One of Covington's gems. A 5 star experience from start to finish and I can't wait to return. read more

Quaint, small restaurant in what appears to be an old home. Don't let it's size dissuade you, this place is a gem! The menu is limited, but what they serve is absolutely fantastic. Beautiful art lines the wall and the bar is enshrined with historic decanters. One shelf holds a group of British Kings' Guard soldiers stoically standing watch over patrons sipping their cocktails at the bar. I had the soup of the day which was watermelon gazpacho, a flavor of gazpacho that I had never had. It was amazing: sweet, cold and with a bit of a kick. Lovely starter for a hot evening in Covington. Our table also had the infamous fried green tomatoes- which were phenomenal and the flatbread with "BRIE, FIGS, SHAVED COUNTRY HAM, MICRO GREENS, LOCAL HONEY" I ordered the scallop entree which came with roasted asparagus and shitake mushroom risotto. That night the menu featured just two desserts: pecan bread pudding and cherry cheesecake. Had the latter, which was nice, but nothing exceptional. Lovely dinner at a very cute restaurant that has been running for a few decades. Check it out! read more

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I've been wanting to cross this off of my list for a while now, and it was as amazing as I was hoping for. We sat outside, which was perfect on main street in Covington, watching all the people and cars pass by. We ordered the cornbread and fried green tomatoes as starters. Holy cow were they amazing! The cornbread was warm and soft, with an amazing rosemary butter that melted in your mouth. The fried green tomatoes were thick with a crunchy and flavorful batter. They also had a really good dressing to go with it, and I honestly have no Idea what it was except that it was delicious! For my main I ordered the scallops with the mushroom risotto. The scallops were big and cooked perfectly, they melted in my mouth once again. The risotto was delicious and creamy. It was a great meal and very fun experience! read more

I can't believe I've never been here until now. Tucked away in Covington, this hidden gem has delicious food and atmosphere. We sat outside as it was a gorgeous night. Everything on the menu sounded amazing so I had a hard time choosing but went with the scallops. I have to saw my plate was licked clean. Every bite of the scallop was tender and melted in your mouth. The risotto was unlike any risotto I've had. I wish I had more because every single bit I tried to savor and have it last. I've had many mushroom risottos but this had asparagus and the creaminess was perfection. The smoked tomato aioli added so much flavor to the scallops and risotto. I could have rated another one of these dishes because it was such an experience. However, I left room for dessert. They were not joking when they said a generous portion of carrot cake. This 3-tier cake was exactly what I needed to end the night. Rich and creamy and moist in every bite. Our waitress was very friendly and efficient. We got served drinks and our orders taken right away. If you sit outside you're right next to a busy street so it can get loud but is a bit more spacious than inside. I will definitely be back here to try all the other menu items I didn't have that all sounded amazing. read more

Otto's - The best Sea Scallops I've ever had - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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We have been to Otto"s many times over the past 20 years to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. We consider Otto's the best restaurant in Cincinnati. There are many good restaurants in this area, but Otto's works best for us. It is like one of those cute, unpretentious little restaurants in Atlanta, New Orleans, Charleston, etc., that is a hidden gem that serves WONDERFUL food, and has WONDERFUL service. We found Otto's shortly after moving to Cincinnati from Connecticut. For so many restaurants, over time they change because of new ownership, new management, changes in the kitchen, or a host of other reasons, and never for the better. I am happy to say that Otto's is just the same as we found it many years ago. Not many restaurants fall into that category. My wife is handicapped and I called to ask about how she could get up the two steps at the entrance. I was promptly told that the waitresses would help us. We were the first people to arrive at 11:25am (to beat the crowd). Karley, our waitress was the first person we met at the front door and along with the hostess they helped get Annie up the steps and to our table. All the ladies were wonderful, and the Chef, your food is truly amazing . As I looked around the restaurant I saw so many wonderful plates being delivered. One last thing. I no longer drink alcohol, but over the years I have had so many terrific, 4 Roses Manhattans (up) here, and if you like Manhattans. I think this is the house specials, not don't miss getting one here. Thank y'all very much for making this such a special "date" for two kids who have been married for 50 years. (And thank you Brigid and Steve). read more

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Amazing brunch yesterday and thanks to the very nice waitress that ran down the street to give me my sweater l forgot We will be back

Really cute spot! Love the decor! My husband had the berry salad. And I had the chicken salad and corn chowder. Everything was delicious, but the chowder was the best! read more

Otto's - Chicken salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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My husband and I went here for Sunday brunch and it was great! The restaurant is beautiful. The service was good and attentive. There is a fairly cheap public parking garage just a few doors down that makes it very easy to get to. My husband got the lemon and blueberry pancakes and I got the Benedict. Everything was absolutely fantastic! We also got goetta for sides and it was delicious. This cute restaurant in Covington is worth a trip! read more

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Fantastic food and overall experience. Definitely has the local feel of coming to Mainstrasse, Food was fantastic started with apps we had one of each! Muscles, cheese, and I forget the third. Dinners were great. Check out the pictures of the awesome presentation. Everyone was fully satisfied. This is a great little place with a cool vibe and even better food. read more

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Ottos is a special place full of eclectic charm and great vibes. Our servers were attentive and knowledgeable. The food was excellent. Good portion sizes with complex flavors incorporated into classic southern comfort food. I had the pistachio crusted halibut which was cooked to perfection and was a perfect balance of savory and sweet. I highly recommend Otto's for your next night out. read more

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GREAT BRUNCH! Really great! Such a quaint spot with very yummy breakfast! There were gluten free options which I love to see! I had breakfast casserole and I'll be dreaming of that for a while! Loved the atmosphere and good service! Highly recommend you check out this spot! read more

We had THE BEST dinner at Otto's last night. It was our first time there and it won't be the last. We sat in the back under the "two peas in a pod" painting the chef's wife made for him. (Their story is on the back of the menu.) Not gonna lie: I got a little (okay a lot) verklempt. Finding a good partner is hard enough as it is, but finding someone who believes in you and encourages you to follow your dreams...that's some super special, once in a lifetime ish. The food was also good. Actually, the fried green tomatoes were delicious. The carrot salad was freaking fantastic. My scallops?? Bury me with that risotto. I can't recommend them enough. ‍ read more

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Lunch here with a friend. Have been here for brunch before but not the mid-day meal. Thanks Logan for recommending the tomato pie! Loved the combination of red and yellow grape tomatoes and basil. Side salad was a nice complement, and perfect portion size. Service was good -it's always been such. Right mix of attention without being 'helicoptered'. Having a window seat was nice on this day which is almost during but not quite. read more

Otto's is a friend's favorite from when she was living in the neighborhood. We visited this summer while seeing a new baseball stadium and stopped here for brunch before catching our flight. We didn't have reservations, but got there when it opened and sat on the patio which was very nice. Curt was a friendly and helpful server! We loved all the dishes -- especially the lemon blueberry pancakes! When in Rome... er Ohio? You've gotta try the goetta! First time for me and it's worth a try. Personally, I felt a little goes a long way, but I'm not a huge meat eater. read more

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Tried Otto's for the first time on Saturday for brunch. I will be back. The food was really good and I thought the prices were reasonable. The orange juice is fresh squeezed and pulpy, which I enjoy. I want so much pulp I can feel it in my teeth. The breakfast casserole was very filling and loved the veggies and sauce. The eggs Benedict was unique with the grit cake. My favorite item we ordered was the tomato pie. So cheesy and great seasonal tomatoes. The vibes are good in the place. Love the paintings. A nice room without being stuffy. Our service did leave some to be desired. Our server was extremely slow and did not check on us. The food arrived quickly but it took forever to get the check. read more

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I have only been for brunch so this was a first dinner here. Every single person was kind, warm and friendly. My Daisy cocktail was good. We loved the brussel and corn bread appetizer. I'd order it for my meal any day of the week. My dining mate had the braised short ribs. She said it was delicious. I chose the shrimp and grits. I would not order it again, it had alot of capers and I like a creamier grit. It was prepared very well but too caper forward for me. The music was fabulous, the decor very cute, artsy and the story of the restaurant on the back of the menu was very sweet. I'll come back and try a different dish. read more

I have only been here for brunch, but decided to take my family for dinner since they were in town. The food and service was phenomenal. The short rib will fall apart in your mouth and is perfection. The Cajun chicken has spectacular flavors. The halibut was so unique and good. The salmon and Thai chili sauce was a great combo and now I forever want to have sweet potatoes with chili sauce. The ambiance is great and I love the story on the back of the menu. 10/10 thank you for your service! We will be back! (: sorry no pics we all ate first read more

I went on Sunday lunch. The place was packed but I got seat right the way. Services were great, every staff with smiles and hospitality to answer all my questions. One side menu, it was not that big. Most of the food comes with side made a perfect portion. I could taste fresh ingredients and fine made from the kitchen. Ambiance was cozy and clean. Prices range from $14 to $16 for lunch. read more

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Amazing meal with family and friends. Our server and service was outstanding. I had avocado toast and a delicious spicy Bloody Mary, my second visit to an awesome place for brunch and lunch. Beautiful inside and out. Happy Saturday. read more

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Went for lunch and it was sooooooo good. I had the potato leek soup and it touched my soul. Then I had the steak salad and that was amazing. I can't wait to go back. read more

Otto's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Tonight after meeting our son, we walked to Otto's, so us three Otto's could say we ate there. It was not huge inside so it had a cozy arty atmosphere. We had the pork chop, the salmon, and the scallops. All of our meals were prepared perfectly and were extraordinarily delicious. Service was provided by a well trained waiter. read more

Upon arrival to the quaint and stylish establishment, they seemed to have a full house with very little tables left that wasn't reserved for bigger parties. We did score seats at the bar. Service was impressive and our waiter kept the toddler entertained throughout our stay. Both dishes were phenomenal with a mountain high stack of fluffy delicious lemon blueberry pancakes topped with house whipped cream that was fluffy as air and accompanied with a mixed berries compote on top. All the flowers go to the BLFGT which the green tomatoes were so perfectly fried it provided an extra crunch outside of the glorious thick bacon. The crisp buttery croissant was flaky and delicious. We also got to get a candy cane from Santa himself on our way out the door. We have absolutely no complaints. I am eager to return and share this exceptional dining experience with friends. read more

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Otto's food is great (see previous review) and we appreciate the consistently great taste of their food. The reason for 3 rating: they haven't changed the menu for FOREVER. I'd heard they had added a couple things like mussels so we decided to go after a long time of going elsewhere for variety. Too bad, menu had NOT changed. We ate there, had the samo good food but we will wait until we see a new menu before we return. Too bad!!! We've had some great food there and the menu would change at least twice a year, and they had specials as well! Service is always good, and good cocktails. read more

Excellent atmosphere, good service, nice looking menu - only missing one thing - quality food. Unfortunately, I was only able to come for lunch - the server recommended the fried green tomato BLT. This sandwich was a disaster. The fried tomato was merely a grease trap with no seasoning whatsoever. The bacon had no flavor and was cooked to a crisp. Aside from that the sandwich had one piece of wilted lettuce on it and what I presume to be a store-bought croissant packed with preservatives. A little slab of mayo might've been the highlight of this sandwich. Was it edible? Yes, would Gordon Ramsay have spit out his first bite? Also, yes. The watermelon Gabacho I ordered as my side was good. Not great but good. The staff seemed delightful, but lack training. I was the only table eating a late lunch here and not once was I asked how my food was or offered a refill on my iced tea or water. Would I come back? Yes. I would like to try dinner here on a busy night in order the menu to see if my suspicions are correct. I suspect that Otto's needs a chef. read more

I want to start with the service as our waiter was superb! We had a 7:15pm reservation on a Sunday night and got our table right away. Unfortunately they had sold out of the initial dish I ordered but our server got us an extra half-order of a an app for free instead, fantastic! We got the burrata as an appetizer and filet as well as halibut as main dishes. Our extra half appetizer was the fried tomatoes. All of the food was excellent! If I had to pick between those two appetizers next time, I think I would go for the tomatoes but both were excellent! The filet was a perfect medium rare and served with delicious potatoes and asparagus. The halibut was flaky and delicious with risotto. Highly recommend checking this place out, we will be back again! read more

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Interesting menu, and the food is always pretty decent. It's very small though. The reservations are hard to get.

Enjoyed the lunch energy on Friday. Great service.feom Chad, amazing food, clean bathroom. The Dill Tomato soup was perfect. Loved the KY Derby glasses And art in the dining room. read more

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My cousin made reservations for us to meet here for brunch after church. The restaurant is located in an attractive business section of Covington, and in spite of the larger crowds present for the Oktoberfest, we were pleased with her selection! Each table has a different cute set salt and pepper shakers, flowers, white tablecloths, and nice silverware. Carly provided excellent service. Never had heard of a B.L.F.G.T. before, but after hearing how good their fried green tomatoes are, I had to try one! It was delicious and filling. And the opportunity to have some goetta was one my hubby and I couldn't pass up, yum! All of the food was delicious, and we will definitely return when in the area. read more

Otto's - Brunch menu 09/10/2023 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Sat outside. Service was phenomenal.The food here is absolutely divine. I ate so much! The braised short rib is decadent. I cannot wait to go back. read more

Make reservations! If you read nothing else in this review, make sure you see that! People without reservations were told to come back in 2.5 hours on a Sunday morning. Luckily, we did have reservations because this place is a gem! We arrived 5-10 minutes early and were seated immediately. Which is good because the "entry" is the size of a shoebox. What a charming little place! All mismatched chairs and mismatched retro Kentucky Derby water glasses, but done in a cute, homey way. Our table had the cutest salt and pepper shakers that were a barn and a silo and I noticed all the tables had different ones. So cute! Talk about a well-oiled machine! When a table left, a whole crew swept in to change it out for the next patrons. I swear, it must have been 6 different people would clear and reset each table, perfectly choreographed. Service was fast, but we didn't feel too rushed. That being said, it's probably not a place where you'd have a leisurely 2 hour breakfast and coffee with friends. The menu is small...not a lot to choose from but from the two items that we had, I can say they do those to perfection. I got the eggs benedict and hubby got the lemon-blueberry pancakes and they were both out of this world and plated beautifully. I'd absolutely say this was worth our hour drive in from Dayton, Ohio. We'll be back! read more

Otto's - Each table had a different set of fun salt and pepper shakers. What a fun touch! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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The blueberry pancakes are amazing. Spicy Bloody Mary was on point. Highly recommended.