Such a great new(ish, to me at least) place! This space is much larger than it looks and does take reservations which made me want to try it even more. I love the open space with lots of windows (there's even a heated patio). Service was nice, no issues there. Let's talk food- Lobster gravy fries- the highlight of the meal! So much that the boyfriend was licking up the gravy with whatever he could fine. The cheese curds, yummy fries, gravy. Pork Rinds- fun (rather large sized) appetizer. Nice kick of chili lime seasoning. Something different to snack on Bibb salad- solid side salad, we just needed some veggies and the vinaigrette was refreshing Breakfast/diner sampler- lemon ricotta pancakes were a hit, good pork belly, and nice runny eggs Can not wait to try other brunch, lunch, dinner or late night meals here! Will definitely be back when in OTR read more

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Average food, expensive bill. We left hungry. I liked the hipster diner vibe. Service was friendly. Music was fun. Old fashioned drink was outstanding. The chicken schnitzel and French burger were just okay- and very pricy. I can't say I would ever frequent this place. read more

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Absolutely amazing! Highly recommended. The truffle risotto balls- mouthwatering, the Dirty French-to die for! Service off the charts!! Don't miss out on this place!! I'll be back! read more

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Got an outside table which was a nice experience. Service was very friendly but a little slow. The food was good and would love to sample more. read more

Sacred Beast - Crispy goat cheese salad: 8.4/10 - really good salad; the goat cheese well done. Crisp. - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I love Sacred Beast! Today was my third trip and I am already looking forward to going back. Today's revelation? Hash browns. Like pillowy squares of potato soufflé fried into pure yumminess. They went perfectly with my cappuccino, goetta, and a salad (crisp and perfectly dressed, as always). My companion got the shishitos and pork rinds. He was very happy and took half of it home. The matzo ball soup is killer so I took some home for lunch tomorrow. Service was prompt and friendly, the owners were on site, and our experience was top notch. read more

Sacred Beast - Empty latte cup (it was great) and shishitos and pork rinds. - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

First off I would like to say maybe it was an off day for the kitchen and staff and hope this is not a regular experience. Around 12:30 we are sat and the waiter comes to take our drink order I ordered a bloody and my wife orders another cocktail. It takes quite a while and get them. Finally our waiter comes by to take our order and we get the deviled eggs and a side of pork belly to start, then I order a burger and she orders the lemon pancakes. He said it shouldn't be too long. In the interim I notice him giving out free drinks to tables around us and apologizing for the kitchen being late. I assume it's going to be a bad experience from then and lower my expectations. We sat with no water, no other beverages, and dirty dishes from the pork belly and eggs until a different waiter brought the burger I ordered. Our original waiter finally comes by and asks how everything is and notices that my wife's food still hasn't came. At this point it was like 1:30 and we just split the burger because we were starving. We finish the burger I ordered and about 5 mins after her food shows up. We eat and leave and the only thing our waiter said to us was, "do you need a box?" Outside of all of these service issues the food was so-so for the price. My burger was somewhat dry and middle of the road. The deviled eggs were bland but looked like they had so much more going on. The best dish was the lemon pancakes my wife had. The pork belly we ordered as a side came out crispy and there was no maple flavor so it pretty much was bacon. The pork belly that came on her dish was not nearly as crispy and tasted great so there seems to be some serious consistency issues there. Overall I can't say I'd recommend this spot to a friend. Maybe for a cocktail if they had bar seating available, definitely not for an important brunch. read more

Sacred Beast - Deviled eggs - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Let me do the bad first -- 1) they seem to really want to fit in 5-6 adults in their booths which are slightly bigger than normal but definitely too tight for full grown people, especially if they're there for a business meeting or aren't really close friends. I think I saw them try to get 8 in a booth and I was shocked! There are larger booths in the back, but it also requires quite a bit of scooting. They are very nice booths though, otherwise! 2) do not get the lobster gravy fries. I repeat, do not. The description may lead you to be reminded of poutine. But it's not really that. They were not enjoyable at all. The cheese curds or whatever those were are just sitting on top. They were a mix of tasteless and salty. Then the fries themselves would have been good except that they were absolutely drenched in salt and unfortunately sitting in the lobster "gravy." It is indeed what you fear it may be: a thin watery sauce that tastes fishy. It was...not good...we had to ask for ketchup to make the $15 appetizer palatable. The fries would be very nice with nothing they put on it. 3) I would recommend some kids menu items because quite a few families were there. Here's the great and why I gave it 5 stars -- 1) cute place, very nice furnishings. 2) the menu is wonderful and there's quite a few things a pescatarian could have. I definitely want to go back to try one more dish. 3) The salmon with green beans was perfect cooked medium. It's normally medium rare, which I personally do not enjoy. Definitely order a carb on the side though. 4) The home fries are an interesting fluffy cube of shredded potatoes or something? Very interesting! 5) The lox sandwich was delicious -- maybe a little too much goat cheese and I took the peppers off, added a poached egg. Loved that. 6) The omelette and salad was perfectly rich. Too much goat cheese again in my opinion but very buttery fluffy omelette. Again way too much salt though. It literally hurt my tooth. 7) Pudding was not for kids but very good for adults!!! read more

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One of the best restaurants in OTR. Incredibly deft staff, terrific food, and an environment that is holistic, calm, and inclusive. You will find no better omelette than the one made here. It's a terrific place. read more

This has been on my list for a while, and my only regret is not going earlier! I walked in and immediately was greeted by friendly staff, and we were immediately sat since we had a reservation. I got the espresso martini, and it was pretty good! The food, however, I'll rave about -- WOW. I got the Mortadella Sandwich and my husband got the Neck Bone Gravy (they've got all day brunch) -- both were SO flavorful and well-done. Not to mention -- it came out less than 10 minutes after we ordered it! The atmosphere had both rustic and modern charm, very photogenic. Before we were even done with dinner, we said "we're definitely coming back here again". Highly recommend! read more

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Had a wonderful time at brunch today! It was my first time at Sacred Beast and I'll definitely be back! They had a nice heated tent, well spaced out tables...let alone amazing food and drinks! Allison did a great job as our server! We were perfectly comfortable on a damp chilly day. We shared the fries with lobster gravy (well actually two orders) I had the French omelette (Piquillo Peppers & Goat chees and holy eggs it was big and so amazingly good!!!) with the side salad. The chocolate pudding was amazing...even though I didn't have room! I ate it anyhow because you always have room for pudding! The Pain Killer (Pineapple, Orange, Coconut, Rum) was so good...and finished off with the Limoncello! I got a bite of the Chicken Parmesan...and that's definitely on my list when I go back! Let's not forget the Matzah Ball soup! read more

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We were running late (we had a baby in tow) and they gave away our table. We called 3 times before, at our reservation time, and after trying to tell them we were running behind with no answer. They ended up seating us outside (in November) and I had to return to the host table 20 minutes later asking again for a high chair. Ultimately the drinks were great and food was subpar at best. I wouldn't recommend anyone goes out of their way to come here. Chicken parm was decent good but the cacio pepe risotto was shockingly plain, borderline bad. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but I felt like the food was a waste of money. Will probably not come back. Also they don't have baileys for espresso martinis. read more

Sacred Beast - Chicken Parmesan and Cacio Pepe risotto - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great new place in OTR. I spend a ton of time in OTR and had no idea his place existed! It is in a bit of a sketchier part of OTR right in front of the Kroger, but this place upscales the area with the interior setup and atmosphere. Not to mention, there is outdoor seating (limited) for those sun filled days. The bar area is really nice and bartenders were super friendly and accommodating. I found my been favorite gin at this bar through the bartender. Drinks are definitely on the more expensive side. The staff is also super friendly, but service is slow at times. The food could be better. The menu is limited, especially if you're a vegetarian like some of my friends, and the food is your typical diner-type food. I had tried the Diner breakfast and fries. You don't get much food and here wasn't anything really special about the meal. The pork belly was delicious, but not really filling. The house-made sauce for fries was yummy but a bit too runny as a dipping sauce. My friend got the shrimp fries which I tried and it was literally shrimp in a gravy over fries. I did like the uniqueness of this though. Hopefully, over time the menu gets a bit better and unique. Overall, nice to have a new upscale place to hang out at in the area especially when all the usual places are packed. There is usually a wait for outdoor seating (about 30 minutes) but the bar area is usually open. I find myself coming here to start for a drink and use as a meeting spot to then make our way down Vine street for food. read more

Sacred Beast - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I finally made it to Sacred Beast and it did not disappoint! My husband and I had a fantastic lunch here yesterday. My husband ordered a beer and I decided to have the Bloody Mary after our server told us it's really good and quite popular. The Bloody Mary is one of the best I've had. The house made mix had just the right amount of kick. My husband picked the Pork Rinds & Shishito Peppers for our appetizer. The pork rinds were crackling when they came to the table! There's a bit of spice to them and a nice crunch. The peppers have a nice char and were really good too. For our entrees we both ordered the Steak Tartare and thought it was terrific. The fries served with it adds a little salty crunch. I really enjoyed the pickled egg yolk on top and the manchego cheese mixed in the steak tartare. Before we left my husband ordered an Expresso. He said it was really tasty. Our server, Stephen, provided excellent service. We will definitely return! read more

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There's no middle ground with this restaurant. When they hit, they hit big. We stopped in after a show, and there were easily 2 staff members for every occupied table. Not sure if they were expecting a rush, but they were certainly prepared for it. Our waiter was on point - quick with drinks, a unique style, and a genuinely pleasant guy. Those who followed his recommendations were pleased with their food and drinks. I found the prices to be a little high, but we figured we were paying for the OTR ambiance, so took it in stride. The difference is the flavor - everywhere else we've eaten on the OTR strip was packed with flavor. This one, not so much. Now, to be fair, the deviled eggs were very good, and I loved by blackened mahi reuben. My niece had the gnocchi and the brown sauce was delicious. Unfortunately, those were the only stars. While the fries look like they would be amazing, they really weren't anything to write home about. No seasoning, no burst of lobster, just string potatoes. My mother in law ate half of her hamburger. I took a bite and understood why. It was just a hamburger - no wow factor there, just a good hamburger. My wife's salad was also, just a decent salad. So, we really expected more for the price point, but now we can say we've been there. We loved the things we loved, and the rest was fairly okay. read more

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I would eat here just for the deviled eggs. They were delicious!!!! Staff was accommodating. We originally were sat in a patio area that gets converted in the winter. The heaters were right above us and it was much to warm. We asked to be moved inside and they kindly and quickly moved us. The food had good flavor and you can tell it was quality ingredients. I just wish for the price the entrees came with sides. Good food. A tab over priced in my opinion. read more

Sacred Beast - I would eat here just for the deviled eggs. - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Decadent. The one word I would use to describe this place is definitely decadent. It's such an anomaly because it presents itself as a "diner", but instead appears more like a chic NYC eatery. Touting a comprehensive cocktail menu but limited food offering, this place just keeps you guessing. Everything I tried however, was incredible. I HIGHLY recommend the blueberry muffin (this is not Duncan Hines) and the burger and fries got an A+ from my dining partner. Can't wait to spend more time here before it gets overly OTR crowded. read more

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Love this place. Come here all the time. It's always hustling and bustling which makes it so fun. The food is fantastic as well as the service. Highly recommend the dirty French if you like burgers. read more

Sacred Beast - Dirty French - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I have trouble spending more than $10 on breakfast because it's typically the easiest meal to make and often the cheapest. However, the Diner Breakfast at Sacred Beast is well worth the $15. The soft scrambled eggs are almost cheesy like, the pork belly perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the lemon ricotta pancakes fluffy and delicious. I love this take on a classic breakfast. Give it a try! read more

Sacred Beast - The Diner Breakfast - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The thing with Sacred Beast it isn't trying to impress you with some clever-sounding exotica like Truffle Pancakes or a Siberian Egg Omelettes - it is about quality of execution and a subtle twist to the familiar. I didn't get that the first time I went and tried their middle of the road attempt at Lox & Bagel (not really their thing). But everything we tried the second time around was both familiar and unfamiliar. The Chilaquiles were just that -- Chilaquiles. Yet the balance of green and red sauce was just right. The corn chips were moist but not soggy. There was a bite to it, but not overpoweringly so. The omelette with goat cheese and piquillo was airy and creamy. The Bibb salad that went with it had just enough of a vinegary taste to provide an acidic add on whenever the creamy bites got boring. It's not often that the hash browns have been a topic of conversation for me -- but in this case, the way it was done was a tofu-like chewiness and a cornmeal like crunchiness imparted to potatoes --- well done SB. Sacred Beast isn't going to be everyones cup of tea. But in my opinion, it walked the line between classic and inventive that only a few get right in a breakfast/brunch menu,. read more

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I've been here multiple times and it just keeps getting better. They have a smaller menu right now I'm guessing due to the virus but food it on point. I got the Dirty French and is the most amazing burger. Probably my new favorite. The gravy is so delicious. Fries are just ok but bread pudding French toast is on point too. Definitely recommend! read more

Sacred Beast - The Dirty French - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Really nice atmosphere and great service! The food was SO good! I wasn't sure about the menu but I loved the double cheeseburger (which was more like a triple) and fries!! read more

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Food was lovely. Nice selection of coffee/teas. Servers were extremely nice. I ate the cheesy eggs with toast. The portion large enough to share. Others in my group had the goetta breakfast, which they enjoyed. read more

Sacred Beast - Dirty Chai - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Went for lunch and the atmosphere and service were great! Our group got a variety of things including: the goetta breakfast, "dirty French" sandwich, and the cheeseburger. All were delicious and we will definitely be going back! read more

Pretty good the deviled eggs are not very good inless you take the balls off pancake were mid but fast servie THE ROOT BEER TO DIE FOR and the place was empty the staff was very kind read more

Thoroughly enjoyed my visit! Our server, Kelsey was delightful & friendly and very knowledgable. I highly recommend the lobster fries. read more

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What unique and creative menu! The numerous goetta options, giving you an excellent intro into a uniquely Cincinnati dish. The lobster gravy poutine w their hand cut fries are freaking crazy delicious. The Deviled Egg are simply devilish- traditional w a sassy twist! The big ass meatball was literally a big ass delicious meatball! The Jump the Wall cocktail is awesome- bourbon, mezcal agave and orange bitters want added PBR! The dirty cheeseburger looked killer- but let's be honest, you can only eat so much before you embarrass your wife and kids and really freak out the waitress. The kitchen and wait team were really on their game. read more

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Enjoyed the Fish Rueben, a very good sandwich, even the bread very good. My husband loved the Dirty French. We would definitely go back.

Fine dining meets your local diner. Sacred Beast continues to be one of my favorite establishments within OTR. The restaurant is operated by chefs who came from high end establishments that wanted to bring the same concepts to a diner like environment. On the same menu you will find cheeseburgers and fouie gra. The interior is contemporary and upscale, yet it still feels like your local diner with the big sofa bench seating and music playing in the background. The food itself is exceptional and service is on point. During the course of the meal, the manager personally delivered many dishes and consistently was inquiring about the meal experience. After trying numerous selections on the menu, my favorites by far have to the the cheeseburger, deviled eggs, and the ribs. The cheeseburger is cooked perfectly with great flavor. The ribs are seasoned well and are fall of the bone tender. We also ordered a side of green beers which was prepared well. I used to also love the kimchi cod, however I don't think it's available anymore. The restaurant also provides a significant drink offering from draft craft beer selections, to many bourbons, and cocktails. I also appreciate the fact you can put in a reservation ahead of time as compared to many OTR establishments. I'm looking forward to seeing what this group is able to invent next as they redefine the casual diner experience. read more

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Great ambiance. Quick seating and the server was polite . Since it was close to closing;I ordered the lobster fries with cheese curds . The fries were great . Cheese curds were bland and that "lobster gravy" is just grease or just that minimum that you can't taste it . The watermelon lemonade was great ! read more

Sacred Beast - Lobster Gravy Fries W/Cheese Curds - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Came here with girlfriends and split appetizers and salads and had drinks. Great experience and can't wait to come back for dinner and explore the menu. Loved the service. I had the wedge salad and my friend split the veggie salad. Would recommend both! Pork rinds were awesome; deviled eggs were awesome. All around great. read more

Sacred Beast puts a very interesting spin on traditional diner food. It's even got the whole diner vibe but a much more upscale version of it. All of the staff is super friendly and make you feel very welcome. The space itself is quite large but gets pretty busy during dinner time. I made a reservation for an early-ish Wednesday night dinner. Didn't really need it but doesn't hurt either. I had such a hard time deciding what to order. Ultimately it came down to a choice between the Steak Tartare Fries and the Lobster Gravy Fries. The Steak Tartare won over. Overall, I feel like it was a good choice but I was hoping the the steak and fries would somehow be incorporated together, not just having the fries on the side. But it was still delicious nonetheless. Also asked for some of the kimchi ketchup on the side (thanks to another Yelper's recommendation) - good call! The Watermelon Salad is also a great seasonal choice. It's nice and tangy with a tiny bit of spicy kick; very unique. read more

Sacred Beast - Steak tartare fries and watermelon salad - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I had been to Sacred Beast a few time for brunch, but this was my first dinner experience. We made a reservation for 9 and we're seated upon arrival. The service was great! Our drinks came out quickly. What I was really impressed with was time time it took our food to come out. With a party of 9 - and a typically busy restaurant for a Saturday-it did not take long for our food to come out at all! Everyone was really pleased with their meals. I had the Mahi Reuben. The quality of the fish was great! Cannot wait to go back again read more

What a first impression to OTR! We had finished at the mall and every recommendation we were given led us to this destination. It was a warm, sunny beautiful day..so this was just the icing. Not only were the bartenders awesome, funny, entertaining and easy on the eyes. They made sure we were very well taken care of. We ordered: Bread Pudding French Toast - melts in your mouth Chilli Crunch Chicken - the most odd well balanced combination Watermelon Lemonade Double Shot Espresso Only downside is this place can get a little loud and the que to the banos can be a long wait. Loved the open kitchen concept! If you can't get a reservation enjoy a seat at the bar. You will enjoy a delectable meal. read more

Sacred Beast is a great place to go if you are looking for a unique dinner. Their menu has a great variety of unique options. If you are a fan of breakfast, it is definitely worth checking out! I ordered the classic diner breakfast, the only change I made is I subbed in the hash browns in place of the eggs. The lemon ricotta pancakes are delectably sweet and the texture of the pancakes is light and fluffy. The pork belly was cooked to a crispy perfection, giving it a lovely flavor. The hash browns were different than I had expected, cut into large cubes, but they were delicious, especially when dipped in the mornay sauce that comes with their french fries. My boyfriend ordered "The Dirty French" burger which was loaded with cheese and sauce. It had a very rich and heavy flavor. We ended our meal with espresso martinis which were made perfectly! read more

Sacred Beast - "The Dirty French" burger - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Stopped in because of what I've seen in yelp and the sign for the pb&j shot caught my eye. Shots were good and left that satisfied feeling of the last bite of the classic sandwich. They also goofed and brought us the wrong drink order and they let us keep them. Next was the deviled eggs. Cool interpretation, pork rinds on top was awesome. Dirty French was tasty, feel burger quality could've been better. Fries were better than the hash browns. Service was good, vibe was great read more

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WOW! This place was delicious for a late Labor Day brunch with the grown kids and their significant others (group of 6). They were quite busy around lunch time, but we were able to make a reservation so didn't have to wait long for our table. Even though they were busy, our service was quite good and attentive. The chicken neck gravy and hash browns were delicious - very tasty gravy and sauce with big pulled/cut-up pieces of chicken and nice big cubes of roasted potatoes (their hash browns are really roasted potatoes) and the lemon ricotta pancakes were really great. read more

Don't get me wrong with the four stars. The only reason I am giving the four stars is because of the pricing. I am a Bloody Mary fanatic!!! I will say the Bloody was probably one of the best I have had. The only disappointment was it was in a small glass filled with a lot of ice, pickle, and was $11.00. I ordered a simple brunch, scrambled eggs, goetta and potatoes ($13.00). Not terrible but probably also one of the cheapest brunch items on the menu. I'll be back and hopefully those Bloody Mary's are larger, please and thank you! read more

Sacred Beast - Goetta Breakfast - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This place is fantastic! Must try the hash browns with kimchi ketchup. The bread pudding French toast was really good. The whip cream was a perfect fit for the dish. The White Russian would keep Lebowski away from the bowling alley as it was the best I've had. Not sure what they did but if I guessed they used the whip cream from the French toast. The dude abides! The vibe is killer with a reel to reel player and badass speakers. If I lived in Cinci it would be my go to spot. read more

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Amazing flavors! I get overwhelmed with choosing food items lately. When I go out to eat I let the server choose my meal. I like everything. It's always a surprise and I love it. My server was friendly and chose a great meal! Tons of flavor!! I got a sandwich, it was fish, with a twist of Reuben! Phenomenal. I can't remember what it was called. I just know it's delicious. Fresh pork rinds. Go try it. read more

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Nice ambiance and location. Interesting menu with options for everyone. We had lemon ricotta pancakes and one big ass meatball! Delicious