Sidecar Restaurant inside Hotel Rambler in downtown Montgomery delivered an enjoyable meal overall…read more For appetizers, we shared the mustard BBQ wings with ranch (sticky, tangy, and worth every bite), deviled eggs that hit the spot but I would omit the bacon the next time, and Parker House rolls that were pillowy, buttery with sweet honey, and dangerous -- we could have eaten a basket of those alone. For the main, we split the fish and chips, which were airy and could stand up to any British version. Unfortunately, the accompanying coleslaw was too vinegary for our taste and needed a bit of sugar to balance it out. We were excited to try the ginger beer mocktail, but they were out of simple syrup. What bar runs out of simple syrup at 6:30pm on a Sat? Thankfully, the strawberry crush more than made up for it. The bread pudding we took home was hearty but a bit too dense -- good, just a little heavy. Sidecar is definitely worth a visit, and we'll be back in the summer to enjoy their outdoor deck.

Set inside Hotel Rambler, Sidecar has a lot of promise! The room is spectacular and as…read morewell-designed as the rest of the impeccable hotel. There's a mix of a trendy restaurant and an expensive rumpus room. All the details are there and I think I'd have been as comfortable at any of the tables as I was at the bar. I like sitting at the bar. It gives a great view of a room and I get to watch the bartenders work. The selection of drinks was good and we tried a total of 4. This was really the only downfall of the experience and the reason I didn't tip into 5 star territory. I was told that the menu was being retired, so they didn't have all the ingredients to make the drinks we ordered. This isn't exactly fine, but if a bartender knows what they're doing then they can substitute and it will work. But these guys were still reading recipe cards. It wasn't bad, but not great. We also ordered one of the flat bread pizzas and it was cooked perfectly and exactly the right amount of food. Overall, a nice experience and I hope to see if we get into that top tier next time.

My friend wanted to come here for her birthday. We dined in on a Sunday for brunch. At the time it…read morewas super busy because they were booked for birthdays and events but we managed to fit a party of 12 around the DJ area near the bar. They made it work for us and were very accommodating. The food menu served was brunch. The menu was simple, but they had a lot to offer. I would best describe southern soul food. Very reasonable in pricing and the drink menu had a great selection as well. My fiancée and I ordered: Drinks: -Pinot noir -Manhattan -Espresso Martini Brunch: -Grilled salmon with side of onions & potatoes - Shrimp and grits For it being super busy, we didn't have to wait long for our food. It was fabulous. My salmon was grilled perfectly. The hot honey went very well with my salmon. The potatoes were delish. My fiancée really enjoyed his shrimp and grits. He mentioned that the shrimp was on point. I tried my friend's French toast . Wow! That was amazing. Nina was our server and she was great! Very polite and attentive. She was working really hard. I want to give her huge props. I highly recommend coming here. The DJ really knows his music and everyone was having a great time. That's all that matters, Right!? Great place!

Tried Confessions for a friends birthday and was a little disappointed. The servers were super…read morefriendly and nice but the overall experience was lacking. Our reservation was at 8pm and upon ordering drinks they didn't come out for 30 minutes. Appetizers arrived an hour after ordering and our food was a little over an hour. One person at our table didn't get her food until 9:40pm and we had to ask for her meal to be comped versus that being offered for her wait time while the rest of us were finished eating. Meisha was super nice about it and accommodating but not offering it up front was disappointing. Overall the food was mediocre. The best things we tried were the buffalo chicken dip, Cajun pasta and the wings. The salmon could use more seasoning and felt like they were relying on the sauce to give it flavor. I would return to watch games and hang at the bar but would not plan for food here.

When I think of Cincinnati, a culinary destination isn't the first thing that comes to mind, but my…read moremeal at Metropole completely changed my mind! The short rib with mashed potatoes was absolutely wonderful, and of course I had to add fries just for fun. My waiter was fabulous, attentive, and very informative about the menu. He made the experience even better and was happy to answer all of my questions. One of my favorite touches was the little sweet treat they bring at the end of the meal. That day, it was limoncello cotton candy, and I loved it! Metropole is a great spot whether you're staying at the 21c Museum Hotel or simply in the area and looking for a memorable meal. Definitely worth checking out!

We had reservations at 6:15 on a Saturday night. We were seated right away and our server Sean (sp)…read morewas lovely and very attentive. The space is open but cozy at the same time. We started with two glasses of the French rose- a well balanced wine that went with the dishes we ordered. We were torn between the focaccia with butter and oil, or the fancy focaccia. Sean suggested the fancy one. The focaccia was excellent, but it was covered with so much cheese (not stated in the description), that we could hardly taste the prosciutto jam. We would have much preferred to taste the fluffy bread with a good olive oil or butter and keep it pure. Our second starter was the spicy Ahi tuna toast. It arrived with a very unappetizing looking mixture of a tuna and black garlic mixture that did not look at all like we expected. And the pieces of brioche on which it was served was too thick. The taste was fantastic though. If this dish were tweaked to look better, we would order it again. For our mains we had the Wagyu ravioli, and the Salmon Au Poivre. Upon arrival at the table, the ravioli looked like it had too much sauce, but the sauce was so well-balanced and lighter than it appeared. It was SO delicious. The beef inside was tender and had great beefy flavor. You would think a pepper sauce with 5 kinds of pepper (Sean told us this) would be too strong for salmon, but oh no it was not! The salmon was cooked to a perfect medium rare and had crispy skin. Highly recommend. The bean puree underneath was tasty, but there was no discernable grilled artichoke in the frisee salad. There were two tiny piece of what tasted like canned artichokes. We have eaten at Metropole over the years with a few different chefs at the helm. Chef Cova is making a strong first impression with us. We will joyfully return to try more of his menu.

I recently visited to Whiskey Yard and found the ambiance to be spot on. The restaurant was…read moreimpeccable and live music with staff that was very attentive. My server Suzanne catered to my every need. I will return to the Whiskey Yard in the near future.

server was nice but he lost my card. this was after he took my check and i placed the card in the…read morebrown booklet. it took 30 minutes to find it and straighten it out . took 40 minutes for food to come to the table . alot of the dishes seemed to be nola inspired but have a fraction of flavor that the original recipes would have . the bourbon chicken lollipops not good. tasted the bouban but lacked depth . ribyeye steak bland. grits lacked movement looked like hardened butter on the plate. the deviled eggs are not made to order as in boiled there. the salmon is paper thin on top of the flavorless mashed potatoes. they omit the basics herbs and spices from their food throughout the whole menu including salt and pepper. for the salmon dish to be 40 dollars it could be much better. nothing is truly organic in this restrant. the freshest thing there is the decor and ambiance. beautiful decor.

My fiancée's boss decided to have our annual Christmas dinner here. I looked at the menu and was…read moreexcited to try it! Tapas style and made by the awesome chef Jose Salazar. Described Moroccan inspired style. Their drink menu is very impressive! Nice wine and cocktail selection. All would pair well with your meals. We ordered: Drinks: -L'archetipi Litrotto Rosso (bottle/red wine) Dinner: -Crispy fried chickpeas w/ cumin salt -Warm marinated olives -Moroccan almonds -Medjool dates and cabra al vino cheese -Lamb tagine -Steamed little neck clams -Grilled Spanish octopus -Beausoleil oysters -Roasted beets and squash Our meals came out one at a time. It was hard to choose my favorite. The oysters were fresh and shucked to perfection. The chickpeas were light and airy. The clams were amazing. Loved the sauce l! The octopus was also delish. Was not rubbery and melts in your mouth. Everyone raved about the lamb! I loved cous cous that came with it. Overall all the meals were unique and had great flavor. We had such a great experience. The service was really good and I can't wait to tell my friends. I can see us coming back.

My boss had been to this place before and thought it would be a great spot for a holiday dinner for…read moreall the work crew. He's definitely a foodie so I trust his word when it comes to restaurants. It was he, his wife, my two coworkers, and my fiancée, and we all absolutely enjoyed everything. The place itself is a little small so reservations are recommended on weekends especially. The food menu is tapas style small plates made for sharing. Their drink menu is very nice with a plethora of wine options by glass and by bottle. The service was amazing and all the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Here's everything we had: -L'archetipi Litrotto Rosso (very versatile Italian red wine) -Crispy fried chickpeas w/ cumin salt -Warm marinated olives -Moroccan almonds -Medjool dates and cabra al vino cheese -Lamb tagine -Steamed little neck clams -Grilled Spanish octopus -Beausoleil oysters -Roasted beets and squash They brought everything out one at a time so we could enjoy it at our own pace which was great. The rosso went amazing well with everything too. One if my coworker ordered a Portuguese wine flight and loved it too. Hard to pick a top favorite dish but the oysters, clams, and lamb were certainly in my top three. I think we'll be going back again sometime.

Our group of four had the prime rib special on a Saturday night which came with mashed potatoes and…read moregreen beans. It was flavorful, tender, and came out nice and hot. Our server was Melissa and she was so attentive and sweet and kept our drinks filled. They also have music here, which we enjoyed and stayed to listen to after finishing dinner. It was extremely hot out, but when it is nice out, they have a beautiful patio area.

First off service from Shelby was awesome. We get a table on a Sunday afternoon off open table…read more She was completely attentive and saw to our every needs, suggesting the best appetizer and somehow knew my drink order before I did. The braised Brie was delicious and the portion huge for an appetizer. My wife and I had a ribeye steak and it was perfectly cooked and flavor. The Brussels sprouts were heavenly. My eldest, who is a a vegetarian, really enjoyed her bean burger. My other daughter had meatloaf, showing the versatility of the menu. A seafood chowder, lamb chops, and fancy burgers were also available. The place was clean and had an air up upscale dining. Silverware brought in proper order. Pop music in the background from the 1980s. We will return!

Atmosphere is like a little cozy house and wait staff like your friends. The flavor and execution…read morewas 10/10 on meals and pleasantly appropriate portions. We split a bunch of appetizers and salads (recommend only 2 to split per) and I was able to finish my entree in full. Definitely not a leftover place but totally worth it

First of all. If you like pickles then the pickle platter is a MUST. Our entire table opted for the…read moretasting menu, which were very generous portions. I highly enjoyed the foccacia as my starter and enjoyed my crab cake. The steak was very tough and chewy and overall I was pretty disappointed in it. The rhubarb cake was so fluffy and delicious. The whole experience ended up taking about 2.5 hours, which I'm glad we weren't rushed, but by the end it felt lengthy.

My husband brought me to Baker's Table for my birthday dinner. I first became aware of this place…read morewhen I started getting ads for the chef's sourdough book on social media--got the book for Christmas, and apparently talked about that enough that he decided I needed to experience the restaurant! What's striking about the restaurant itself is how quiet and calm it feels. With limited nightly seatings and every dinner table doing the tasting menu there's a sort of orchestrated flow that permeates the space. Not to say energy is low or it's so quiet you feel self-conscious talking; it's just that nothing about the experience feels rushed or accidental. As expected, the bread course was phenomenal as was all the food we enjoyed! We opted for the wine pairing along with dinner, which results in about 1.5 or 2 full glasses over the course of the meal. The sommelier did an excellent job introducing and explaining each wine, as well as why it was selected to pair with each course. All told, a lovely experience and one worth repeating--and not just because the menu changes every season.

Update- October 2026. We did, indeed, dine every month since Nov. 2025. Our excitement for this…read moreplace after a year is the same as it was on our first visit. We love the seasonal dishes Chef does every month. The two of us still order one of everything on the menu, and rarely does a dish not line up with our tastes. We have noticed that the amount of food in each dish has decreased over the year, which is not surprising given the increasing price of food. But we still feel it is worth it.