Popped in for a drink before heading over to Alara for dinner. Both drinks we enjoyed were pretty…read moregood and as expected of what they were. The atmosphere was very chill. The seating is nicely thought out and arranged for whatever kind of party you may be bringing. The little back area would be awesome for a small gathering! Unsure if it was because of the staffing on the night we visited, or it is always this way, but despite being tables all over, there was no table service. All drinks had to be ordered at the bar and carried to the tables - there was no indication of this. Our initial wait at the bar was unmet, so we went and sat at a table assuming we'd be helped there instead, then after some time of nothing, one of us returned to the bar and waited again for service... so it was a pretty clunky start.

This bar is so cute and cozy! My friend and I have been here quite a few times since we just live…read moreup the street. I love all the different and cool concepts for drinks they have and they also seem to have a special every night for different spirits which is so fun. I'm sure you'll find a drink you'll like too, and I also love when places have mocktails too! The only thing that is kind of annoying is that they don't have a food selection so you'll have to eat before you come. I do see some people bring in food from element eatery so I think that is allowed. My friend raves about the espresso martini and one of my favorites is the role model (add gin if you want a cocktail)! I do like how they have some seasonal drinks or fun drinks for the holidays/time of year!

Just wanted to do a check in with the Element. Just had an evening here with about 50 friends. They…read morehave several new food places. One is a fan favorite Red Sesame-was the food truck. Korean bar-b-q. Delicious. I got a Bulgogi Yummy bowl, hubby got a chicken spicy yummy bowl. 100% recommend it. Filling too! And I just have to give London Pub a shout out because when they opened, their fish was so small. Good, but small. Well-it's a huge piece of fish now! And everyone raved how good! Service is of course always good, the place is huge but clean! Keep up the good work!

Was a bit disappointed. It was more of a food court vibe. Not sure what I was expecting…read more We had a delicious Cosmo at the Garden Bar. They do have great Happy Hour specials everyday. Can't say I would come back.

I came out in December for their Miracle pop-up in 2025…read more As someone who has gone to a ton of holiday cocktail bars and pop-ups over the last 10 years, Overlook Lodge's is probably the best I've ever been to. Be aware it will be FAST. Look at the order ahead of time if you're a picky eater/drinker. They run your appointment like clockwork, and you'll be in-and-out, gulping down cocktails, through the entire experience. Your two drinks are included (this year, anyway), and I'd honestly be surprised if you managed to have time for a third. Time zips by fast. That being said, because they do it this way, you essentially have constant service, there's "events" that happen at the end of your reservation time, (I don't want to spoil it, but cover your drink!), and then they kick you out. Service was friendly, though, and I saw the server make time to take group photos for all of the tables (including ours) with someone at the table's camera. (No bullshit "group photo" upsells here) It's kinda loud, though, and I wouldn't recommend this as a chill meet-up-and-socialize spot. (If you wanna talk, they have an addendum, Christmas-themed laid-back bar next door.) It's more of a "get blasted in the face by Christmas for an hour and then leave" experience. It's pretty loud, and talking can be a bit difficult over the music and constant interruptions (more drinks? Photos? Cute Christmas video montage?) But this works in its favor as it feels the most Christmas, over-the-top, and seasonal out of all the holiday bars I've ever been to. It also keeps it from feeling too crowded as reservations are required, so you for-sure have a seat and you don't have to stand forever in line to wait for drinks. I'd probably guesstimate that bar staff is making all of their seasonal drinks, constantly, and servers just pick one up to deliver. With the capacity in here, it would make sense. No idea what the bar is like the rest of the year; this is just a review for the Miracle pop-up which, again, is probably the best I've been to in the Midwest. Cincinnati, you're spoiled down here. (Sidenote, I was absolutely taken aback by their TV presentation on the wall. It's hard to describe, but it isn't just a projector showing a giant rectangle. It's specifically slotted into the holes in-between holiday decorations. Staff told me that had to hire special technicians to get it to show up that way and that's seriously a level of detail I am so amazed by.)

Oh my! Merry Christmas on overdrive! Couldn't be more excited to share this unique experience with…read moremy adult children. We started with a shot and then the two cocktails. Such an amazing experience

This bar is located in the Gatherall in Factory 52 Our bartender Tanner was so good He's…read morefriendly and fun!! Now the drinks so yummy I ordered the amaretto sour with vodka best amaretto sour I have ever had My sister got the watering the grass and the bunny trick Delicious vodka drinks and fun names

Great cocktails and awesome service!…read more I ordered a featured Old Fashioned while here for an event recently. The attention to detail with the honeycombed pressed ice square was nice and the cocktail itself was wonderful!

This is hands down my new favorite bar in Cincinnati. Nestled in a side street off of Madison road,…read morethis cozy speakeasy is an absolute hidden gem in Oakley. If you're looking for a fun space to grab a good cocktail and watch a game - this establishment should be on your list!

This place is pretty cool, almost like a speakeasy. We walked by during the daytime and could…read morebarely fine it, but once we knew it was there we made a point to go. We visited on a rainy Friday night, when we got there it wasn't too busy, but by the time we left it was almost full. It's a pretty small space. The drinks are fairly priced, $10 for the spicest margarita I've ever had. The bartender was busy, and working alone she managed to keep everyone happy. The decor is pretty cool, including the bullet holes on the bar top. Annie Oakley herself was a badass and there's lots of memorabilia here to see. We'll be back!

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.

Northstar Cafe is pricey, but def worth the hype, imo. I went with a friend for a girls lunch which…read moreI highly recommend I got the Mexicali Salad, a margarita, and we shared a side of fries with aioli, and the pimento cheese dip. All get two thumbs up from me! Thankfully this location is right by my work so I will be back soon!!

It was great, minus the 2 doors being open to the line, which makes it hard to know who is actually…read morefirst. It was a very busy Sunday brunch, and they had one poor cashier. Oatmeal with almond butter, oat milk, fruit and nuts was really good. It was warm (not as hot as I like it, but still good!) and I liked it served in the mason jar. They were making delicious scones and cookies while we were in line- smart advertising bc it smelled good! Food came quickly and "servers" were very friendly.

Element Eatery has quickly become our go-to food hall destination in Cincinnati. I've tried many of…read morethe stalls already and it's hard to pick a favorite. I enjoy having so many options to choose from and usually go with whatever I'm in the mood for. Little Easy brands itself as a Po'Boy Shop and it features a variety of po'boys along with other creole options. The half po'boy is still a massive sandwich! I enjoyed the buttermilk brined and fried chicken topped with sriracha aioli, pickled ginger, and cilantro on New Orleans Leidenheimer po'boy bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickle ($9.95). Also, do not skip out on the chicken and sausage gumbo served over rice ($6 for a cup). This is an authentic dish that will bring your taste buds straight to Louisiana.

It's been a while since I've been to NOLA so maybe I'm not remembering correctly but this is the…read morebest gumbo that I've ever had. The small is a good size and filling for $6. I had to talk myself out of ordering a second because of the perfection of spicy, rich, dark roux.

Decent spot for cocktails. It's in a busy shopping center but there is garage parking behind it. It…read morehas a small patio and a few booths/tables inside with a nice long bar. It's dark and moody but classy vibes. They have a large cocktail selection as well as beer and seltzers. I've had three cocktails there now and 2/3 were good. Service is good. I would bring friends here if they came into town.

Roosevelt room is located in Rookwood. There is parking lot parking but can get very crowded at…read moretimes. They have a super limited food menu, which is basically just caviar. Their shining moment is happy hour, half price drinks from 3-6 on weekdays. Staff are friendly, they have a party room that is available for rent as well.

I love vinology! The setting, the vibes, and quality is honestly very top tier. I am so far away as…read morea wine connoisseur LOL but I am a connoisseur of a good time haha... I took a friend here to celebrate her birthday and it was such a nice vibe. It was intimate, the staff was super friendly, the selections of wine was expansive and the charcuterie/ bites menu were very good. I ordered their sauvignon Blanc on their menu - was quite delicious. We had also ordered the pick 4 charcuterie and it came with so much and it was so beautiful. You can see the pictures for yourself! I feel this is such a hidden gem in Mount lookout - people need to come here! They do their best to source their wines from smaller vineyards because the quality is just better where you don't end up with a headache or high blood pressure at the end of the night LOL. High quality stuff here!

Love Vinology. This is my second visit and decided it was time to review. Vinology hosts a coffee…read moreshop during the day: And it's a wine bar during the afternoon and evening. Their wine cellar (in the back) has a great selection of curated wines from around the world. We stopped in to pick up a bottle of Pinot Noir, but also ended up taking home a rosé. The staff are well versed in wines and it's a welcome addition to have information and knowledge about the wines. The prices are very reasonable.