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    Fries and mac sauce
    Erin E.

    It pains me to write this review as I am a huge Salazar fan - of his food and what he does for the city. But last night was not it. It was our first time in the new space and we came for our wedding anniversary. The pros- The space is absolutely gorgeous! The food is fresh. Our menu said Happy Anniversary and various staff came by to tell us Happy Anniversary. The wine was good. The little oyster slide was good. We appreciated the free anniversary cheesecake dessert. The cons- It was so incredibly loud in the room we were in. We couldn't even hold a conversation and we could barely hear the wait staff. The couple next to us asked to be moved outside. We should have followed. The service was slow. This was mind boggling because there are so many people on staff running around, yet we felt invisible at times- especially when we arrived and waited a solid 10 minutes to be greeted at our table. Our food also took a long time to come out. I got the Mezzi Rigatoni and I could barely find a bite of crab or asparagus in the dish and the sauce was runny. I was disappointed. We will stick with Mitas next time.

    Spice Crusted Quail - $22 bacon lardons, spring onion, kohlrabi puree, shaved rhubarb, rhubarb gastrique
    Carrie B.

    This place was fantastic! The GM Andrew helped our large group of seven shift things around when we added a person to our reservation. Our waitress Katya was attentive, never forgot anything, and ensured our allergen restrictions were taken care of, and our busser Jorge was swift and polite. The entire staff was very kind and accommodating. Then, the food was first class! They had a wonderful wine menu with a nice selection. The food was cooked perfectly and came out at a great pace. The beets are seabass are things you do not want to miss. The desserts were top tier too. Don't pass this place up & sit outside, it's magical!

    Pasture-Raised Chicken Breast
    Johnnie C.

    Birthday dinner out in Downtown Cincinnati. Having tried Salazar at their former location, I was ready to experience the new. Service was excellent, food was high quality, and parking was easy nearby. You can tell by the pictures that presentation was a priority. Everyone enjoyed the evening!

    Bed head and into the undiscovered (yellow)
    Erin C.

    Overall good experience. The best part was our bar service with Gen. He was super knowledgeable about the menu and knew the ingredients in drinks in detail. We learned so much and he mad great recommendations. I'd about recommend you to just to see him! The snow crab salad was a fun starter. Very refreshing and their buttermilk biscuits were to die for. We did the schnitzel and burger for our mains. Alex bakery provides their breads and they never disappoint. This was a great stop for a date night. Recommend for their mixed drinks and the overall vibe. Too full to try desserts but as sweets people, I want to go back to check them out.

    Mezzi Rigatoni
    Shantell P.

    So happy they reopened! We went here on none other than Valentines Day (of course got reservations months in advance). On first impression, it feels very upscale. The decor feels like the inside of an architectural digest magazine. Despite it being valentines, the service was still prompt and the food came out very quick. Now let's get into the food. The sunchokes were so unique I have never tried those before and the flavor was so good. A mix of a potato and a mushroom. The grilled bread was great, it came with a bone marrow butter (yummy but soooo rich). And the scallops....those were the best scallops I have ever had. And I have a lot of scallops. So light and perfectly seared, you have to try! We will be back, thanks Salazar.

    Erica Z.

    Disappointing experience, especially compared to other restaurants in this group. We sat for about 20 minutes before anyone came to our table. I'm gluten-free, and when I asked what I could safely eat, our server was guessing instead of confirming with the kitchen. Water refills didn't happen until I raised concerns with a manager. Food tasted good, but not worth the price given the service issues. Nor was the staff prepared to handle dietary restrictions at the level you'd expect for this type of restaurant.

    Lamb shank
    Jeff M.

    What an awesome experience at Salazar. This newly opened restaurant delivered. Everything was amazing from the drinks, nibblers, entrees and service. I loved the atmosphere. It's separated into different open style rooms, each with a different feeling. Next time I would choose to sit in the kitchen room and watch Chef Salazar work his magic. I had the lamb shank. It was delicious and filling. It was so tender it fell off the bone. There were many other choices on the menu that looked tempting to try. I'll have to return next time for those.

    Ashley F.

    First of all: I need the QR code for their bomb playlist, because I really enjoyed the soulful vibe. Outside of that, the restaurant is beautiful and the food is exceptional. I highly recommend the crab salad! I also loved the cauliflower main dish, it was so full of flavor. I am a gluten free pescetarian but there were quite a few options for me. I didn't love how saucy the salmon dish was but the salmon was cooked delightfully.

    Anna O.

    Such a great elevated dining experience in Cincinnati! There is not another spot in Cincinnati like this. The food and hospitality were top notch. The food was all prepared and fresh. The care and presentation was definitely noticed. The ambiance of the restaurant made me feel like I was no longer in Cincinnati! My favorite dishes were the snow crab salad, beef tartare, and the burger. The flavor profiles here are amazing and take you on a journey. I loved every dish and think the portions are pretty good. Even the dishes we didn't order and saw all looked good. I wish we had room for dessert. This just means we will have to come back!

    Gnocchi
    Patrice B.

    10/10 recommend! This new location is simply beautiful! The decor is to die for and I love that you can see the kitchen in the middle room. The bar is breathtaking and perfect for happy hour. For the food I tried the gnocchi which I wasn't overly impressed with. It's filled with cream cheese vs being a potato like most gnocchi. I also tried the Caesar salad and that was delicious. My coworkers tried the Creste pasta, chicken breast and the cauliflower dish and all of those were phenomenal and something I will return for. Our server Jacob was great and very attentive. I love that multiple servers help with keeping drinks full and clearing the table when you're done. All in all I will be back! This place is great for girls night, date night, or work dinners.

    Mesy D.

    We finally made it in, our first reservation was canceled by snow! The restaurant is beautiful, each area a little different and huge bar area. Its modern and cozy in some of the seating. The service is excellent, we agreed the best in a whole. Paige made us feel like we'd been regulars for a long time the ceasar was good, burger good and our pasta choice was also pretty good. The star for me was the oyster slider. I did not have it at the previous location and generally eat baked oysters. This little slider packs flavor and is well dressed. I also had brand new floral cocktail that was light and refreshing. The butter cake dessert was delicious. I did not take photo of pasta but listed it in the photos. We are already planning next visit to try more dishes. Choosing was a challenge because there were so many things that sounded and looked incredible. Chef Jose does not miss!

    Apurba B.

    What an amazing meal!! We loved the food and drinks at Salazar, especially the brand new bar, the cozy ambience and the spectacular fresh pasta and the lemon poppy seed dessert. The staff is so friendly and the drinks were DELICIOUS!!! 100% RECOMMEND!!!! Run dont walk to Salazar!!!

    Tandoori cauliflower
    Meera K.

    Food and overall experience was great. Service was a little slow but they were busy and sometimes tables like to prolong the experience. Was happy to see more vegetarian options than I thought they would have. The pastas were flavorful , pretty salty! Warm butter cake was delicious, interesting pairing with popcorn gave it a nice crunch. Great for celebratory dinners, date night. Hard to believe it used to be Saks, they've done a great job with dining spacing and decor.

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