Northstar Cafe never disappoints. Seriously, this place is stamped in our book…read more The service is almost always A1, and even when the food takes a little longer than usual, they usually make up for it somehow or throw us a comp card, which we definitely appreciate. I also LOVE the setup here. You pay first, get your food second, and everything just seems to run smoothly. No unnecessary waiting around trying to figure out what's going on. My wife and I usually rotate between the pancakes, the hash, the Northstar Burger, or the potato hash. Honestly, you really can't go wrong with any of them. The food is always fresh, portions are good, and everything comes out looking like somebody actually cared about what they put on the plate. We probably go once or twice a week, especially for brunch. At this point, Northstar is basically family. And if you're like us and pretty picky about where you eat, this is definitely one that gets the stamp of approval. Great food, good atmosphere, and consistently solid service. One more thing: I believe they play jazz after 6 PM Monday through Friday, which is always a nice little bonus. Overall, definitely recommend if you're looking for good food with a nice ambiance. Northstar has a permanent spot in our rotation!

Came here for the first time and had the chicken sandwich... it was crazy good. The flavor was…read moreabsolutely incredible and it tasted so fresh. The menu in general is small but full of classic American food with a bit of a modern twist. We also really enjoyed the fountain soda machine. It's great that they use a local company instead of just using Coke-a-Cola! The ordering system is different than at most restaurants (you order at the counter before getting served at your seat), but the line moves quickly. What was especially awesome about our experience at Northstar was the service. There was a very slight mistake on our order (a burger that we asked for no cheese came with cheese), and, although we didn't mind at all, Northstar went above and beyond to make it right.

The food was great, service was fast, decor was wonderful, but the noise volume was uncomfortably…read morehigh. I couldn't wait to leave as soon as I went in. We just got a main course so could leave quickly. Won't be going there again unfortunately.

My parents are members of the wine club here and brought me along for a tasting. I was a little…read moreskeptical that their wine was as good as my parents raved... and must I say.. they were right! They allowed me to try essentially both tasting menus - sweet and savory. They also gave me a truffle as my birthday was coming up. The service here is so friendly and the staff are so helpful. It was so obvious that they wanted you to enjoy the experience!

Wow! If the long line is an indication of the best local hot brunch spot ,this place is surely it!…read more From the outside it doesn't boast of anything exciting, dull paint envelopes the facade, no signage much even the sign looked like the light burned out. Big boy when you open the door you're greeted by a waft of great smelling brunch food like maple syrup and pancakes. There's no one to greet you, no signage to seat yourself or wait to be seated but if you want to get out of line (don't!) to ask the barista who, even clearly busy, was accommodating to let you know to just get in line and order! There's plenty of seating though! Now on to the food; I got ham and cheese croissant (to go), Yaki omelet sando. I asked if it is good and the cashier said it's the most popular menu item! The omelet sando is delicious: crunchy, salty savory, just perfect with the perfectly toasted sesame sprinkled white toast sandwich! Highly recommended brunch place in Cincinnati for sure, definitely worth the hype and the long wait line!

I love this place!! It's actually really huge and spacious with plenty of seating options (Indoors…read moreand outdoors). I love their lavender lemonade, the nasty nutty sandwich (w no pickles) and their smashed potatoes. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. It's always very clean inside and there is street parking as well as a small parking lot across the street. I have also had their chai latte which is really good.

Ordered a flatbread, chicken salad, and the lobster bisque. The best thing i had of the three was…read morethe lobster bisque. The flatbread was sauceless, the toppings themselves were good so it would have been great if they just added more sauce to it. The ceasar salad was decent. The chicken had this weird tasting char to it that just made it kind of offputting. It tasted burnt but also kind of had a weird chemical taste in The lobster bisque was good in flavor, but i wish there was actual lobster meat in it. All in all, it was a decent spot

We had a 12:30 reservation on a Wednesday. The place was packed! Some folks talking among…read morethemselves as they walked out said there was a 30 minute wait. Thankfully as mentioned, we had reservations. We arrived first and the person seating us graciously showed me the way to the restroom (it was a bit of a hike). I had no idea there was so much space inside the restaurant. The menu was large and I changed my mind several times before ordering. Everyone at the table got something different with the exception of two that ordered the special of the day. Our server was kind and helpful, but I think she was a bit overwhelmed. We weren't in a hurry so it wasn't an issue. I ordered MARINATED TOFU "POKE" BOWL BROWN SHORT GRAIN RICE, MISO-SOY MARINATED TOFU, CUCUMBER, SNOW PEAS RADISH, SWEET POTATO, ENOKI MUSHROOMS, EDAMAME, SEAWEED SALAD, SESAME SEEDS, SPICY MAYO. Everything was chopped up nicely, which made eating it a breeze. It was a lot of food! It was also very flavorful. The spicy mayo, which wasn't spicy, helped all the ingredients come together. I could have stopped half way because I was approaching fullness, but I powered through and finished it all. And with all that, I did not leave feeling stuffed. Rather, I was pleasantly satisfied. Mark had KENWOOD BIBB & SPINACH, GOAT CHEESE, CRANBERRIES, PINE NUTS, ROMA TOMATO, HONEY POPPYSEED DRESSING and French Onion Soup. He found the salad fresh and the soup was beautiful, loaded with cheese and delicious. Someone ordered 1/2 Sandwich and Soup. She had the Reuben and the 1/2 sandwich was huge! Someone else ordered the Trio Club with broccoli. She enjoyed her meal. The two folks who had the special, four shrimp over eggplant Parmesan, were less than impressed. They said it was a little bland and dry. It could have used more sauce and a bit more Italian seasoning. Our dining experience overall was great and we would return.

Great place for lunch. Super quick. Wonderful vegan food. Discovered that it's a short drive from…read moremy office. Love having great vegan/vegetarian food options nearby. Will definitely make this a regular place for lunch. Update 10/18/18: their online ordering is pretty easy too. Ordered lunch today and

We were in for dinner a few days ago and enjoyed our meal…read more My husband ordered the Creamy Beef Fettuccini and I ordered the Chicken Shawarma Plate. My husband also ordered a beer. We both thought everything tasted great. My plate of Chicken Shawarma was served with warm pita, hummus, rice, tahini sauce, and Israeli salad. It was delicious and very filling. The service was also very good.

We had reservations for 7:45 PM, but unfortunately weren't seated until around 8:00. The restaurant…read morewas extremely busy, and it seemed like they were having some difficulty getting tables cleared and turned over. It also felt noticeably warm inside, and the AC could have been a little cooler. The tables also felt pretty crowded and close together. A little more space between tables would definitely make the dining experience more comfortable. That said, Irena absolutely knocked it out of the park with her service. She stepped in to help the server covering our section, and she was fantastic. She was engaging, friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Her service really made a difference in our overall experience. Honestly, without Irena, this probably would have been a 2 star experience. She deserves a lot of credit for turning things around and making our evening enjoyable. Irena was the highlight of our visit and a true asset to the restaurant!

We had hopeful but moderate expectations and talked to someone the day before who had been there…read moreand loved it. We were not disappointed! Well above average soup and salad bar and the meats I chose needed no additional seasoning from me. The money we saved by not buying drinks , we added to the waiter Mike's tip. They are also good at explaining how things work there. My wife (who is a cheese cake snob) says that it was the best cheesecake ever for her I tried a bite and it was really good. My one regret was saving myself for the meats served table side by not getting so much from the salad bar. I wished I would have hit that salad bar another time or two which I WILL next time. You will enjoy yourself at this place. Bring your appetite!

Cincinnati Burger Week brought us in for dinner!…read more I have to admit, I was a little confused by the vibe of the place. I couldn't tell if it wanted to be a restaurant, a bar, or just a neighborhood hangout... it felt like a little bit of everything. It wasn't dirty, but it definitely looked like it could use a good deep cleaning. Also, the light directly above our table flickered on and off during our entire meal. It was incredibly distracting. Someone please call an electrician! Our server, Gabby, was pleasant enough, but the service didn't really stand out. We were there for almost two hours and never received a single water refill. Maybe it's because we only ordered one beer, but I still expected a little more attentiveness. Now for the food... I ordered the All American Burger. The highlight was definitely the beef and you could tell it was fresh and good quality. Unfortunately, the rest of the burger didn't come together for me. The toppings and flavors just didn't mesh the way I expected. The fries, however, were delicious! Overall, the meal was just... okay. I wouldn't say it was bad by any means, but it also wasn't memorable enough to have me rushing back.

I brought my parents here for an easy lunch spot. We were able to get a table right away. The air…read moreconditioner was blasting like it needed to be for this heat:) We all enjoyed our food very much: a burger, fried chicken sandwich and philly cheese steak. NOTHING was a miss. Good Service, good food. Add it to your list.

Oh man.....I am giving it 2 stars simply due to its longevity. My wife's family grew up in Blue…read moreAsh and had gone here for years. I had Chicken on the Run quite a few years ago and it wasn't bad. We stopped in last week and it went certainly not the same. I ordered the special (steak hoagie) and it was borderline tasteless/gross at the same time. Burnt roll, tasteless meat, 2 pickles, and horrible sauce. Others with me got burgers and they were so dry they could barely choke them down. Overall, just not good. Our server was nice enough, but just not great. I think the flooring in the restaurant has been there since the Carter administration. At one point my foot stuck to part of the floor when I was getting up from the table. Again - 2 stars for longevity. Best of luck to them, but we won't be back.

My sister and her family have lived in the area for years. I could not figure out why we had never…read morebeen here. My best friends mom moved around the corner and we drove by. Last Saturday my niece and I gave it a try. We had wings, fries, cheese sticks, onion rings and grilled ham cheese. I thought the food was good, not great. I thought it was expensive too. We ordered over the phone, we were not given totals and the menu on line was not updated. It was cool for a try.

Our food was delicious, they have a smaller menu but there is variety within it and something for…read moreeveryone! When the mac and cheese was hard for my grandmother to eat without her dentures, they offered to take the plate back and replaced the noodles to a softer variety for her. We couldn't thank our server Emma enough for her kindness and grace. They allow you to choose your own seating, which was great. We have been coming here for a long time and will definitely be back!!

Nordstrom's cafe has changed a lot. Yes you can sit down and now, but the menu has changed. They no…read morelonger have that amazing chicken and goat cheese sandwich. We ordered a bacon and chicken sandwich. The chicken was straight out of the fridge, still very cold and looked like it was from Oscar Meyer. The fries were extremely salty, and the salad was overdressed. Used to be my favorite place to eat in the mall. Won't go back again.

Wings cooked perfectlly, I asked for well done spicey garlic . They lacked sauce and seasoning but…read morethey were still pretty good . Nice neighborhood sports bar with plenty of free public parking . Service was good . I ajleays try to sit at a bar when I'm a newbie . Menu has options but think sports bar / family friendly .

The service was 11/10. It was a packed house tonight for the live music and the entire staff were…read morefriendly, attentive, and never missed a beat. Even when service was slow as they made their way through all of the customers, they always came back with a smile. My husband had the wings with tots and said the tots were the highlight of his meal. I had the turkey salad and it was delicious. The true star of the show, though? Was the chips & peno dip starter. It was SO good we inhaled it before I even thought to snap a pic. I'll be thinking of that tangy-creaminess for a while!