Stop by my Facebook Page - Like, Share and Follow - https://www.facebook.com/BaldWhiteGuyReviews Silver Spring House Restaurant 8322 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249 (513) 489-7044 www.thesilverspringhouse.com Monday - Saturday - 11am-11pm | Sunday 11am-9pm Tag line: "Where Everyday Feels Like A Vacation" "Serving Cincinnati's Best Chicken Since 1988" It is a rare celestial alignment when the entire Bald Family has a Saturday free. Think eclipse-level rare. This Saturday was no exception... except somehow we all had a lunch window. So naturally, like any responsible American family, we turned it into a food mission for BaldWhiteGuyReviews After consulting the sacred scroll of Yelp, I presented the following contenders to the Bald Group Chat Council: Broadway Barrel House - Lebanon, Ohio Cozy's Cafe & Pub - Liberty Township, Ohio Third Eye Brewing Company - Sharonville, Ohio Luigi's Ristorante Italiano - Mason, Ohio Silver Spring House Restaurant - Cincinnati, Ohio All strong contenders. But as with any family decision, chaos ensued. We landed on Third Eye Brewing... until we discovered they open at noon. Noon?! What is this, brunch for the elite?! Don't have time for that! So... runner-up takes the crown: Silver Spring House Restaurant We plugged it into Waze and cruised through Symmes Township... where every house whispered, "you can't afford me" We rolled in just after 11am. Big parking lot, filling up fast. Bright blue building screaming "vacation mode activated." Palm trees (probably fake, but there was a heated family debate ), surfboards, and even Mr. Red welcoming us like we just got traded to the Reds. Inside? Instant Florida Keys vibe. Never been... but I felt like I should be holding a fruity drink and ignoring responsibilities #RetirementGoals Decor included walls covered in 8x10 photos of what I assume are patrons. My question: how do I get MY picture up there? I too would like to silently judge people eating mozzarella sticks for eternity #TakeMyPicture Now let's talk seating...High-top tables everywhere. Perfect if you enjoy climbing furniture like it's an Olympic sport. #NoThanks Low tables? YES PLEASE. My knees and dignity thank you. At our table was a random historical photo that turned into an impromptu Civics exam. I knew the answer. No one else did. Did you pay attention to Mr. Owens at Miami Trace High School? Drop your guess below #AlwaysLearning #NoRelation Service:Our waitress, Jordon A -- fantastic. Friendly, attentive, and dropped off a PITCHER of water like a hydration superhero Now this is controversial...Some say that's lazy.I say it's GENIUS. Why are we not doing this everywhere?! I don't want to make eye contact every 3 minutes like I'm begging for survival hydration. Just leave the pitcher and let me live my life #GameChanger #StrongWork FOOD TIME Everyone (and by everyone, I definitely don't mean me ) was starving. We started with Roadhouse Skins $14.50 Loaded potato wedges with cheese, bacon, ranch... the holy trinity. ‍ Verdict: Good... not life-changing. Those thick wedges? Felt like I was eating a baked potato that hit the gym too hard. Needed Jasper Kitchen - steak fries energy.Cheese blend? Solid.Ranch drizzle? Tease. GIVE ME A SIDE CUP. Don't play with my emotions. #ProTip Mrs. Bald * Caesar Salad ($7.50) -- fresh, filling, approved * Buffalo Boneless Wings ($16.50) -- which is wild because... boneless wings are just expensive chicken nuggets with a college degree Huge portion. Crispy, saucy, excellent spice. Came with blue cheese... which tastes like it was aged in a gym sock #RanchPleaseCelery included so you can pretend you're making healthy choices. The Princess * Cheese Sticks ($13.50) Cooked perfectly. Crispy outside, gooey inside. Marinara? Chunky, flavorful, borderline drinkable My Son * BCJ Sandwich ($17.50) Chicken, bacon, cheese, fries... the holy sandwich alliance.He'd been here before (traitor) and confirmed it still hits. Left full and happy. Mission accomplished. The BaldWhiteGuy ‍ (Food Explorer Extraordinaire)I wanted to try everything. Family shocked. I don't know why. This is who I am. Went with:"Guac on the Wild Side" Sandwich ($17.50) Cajun chicken (spicy enough to wake up your ancestors), pepper jack, guac... you had me at guacamole. Now...Chicken breast was thin. Like... "this chicken skipped chest day" thin ‍Cheese? Also thin.BUT... the guacamole? Green, fresh, creamy... the MVP of the sandwich. Side of sweet potato (don't look at the butter... it's still healthy, mind your business) FINAL RATING:‍‍‍‍ -- 4 out of 5 Bald Heads PROS Huge space -- indoor & outdoor seating Friendly staff & vacation vibes Solid menu variety (of sandwiches ) Big portions CONS Price -- Total: $93.77 Now my family says I'm cheap... but $17.50 for a chicken sa read more

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This place has been a favorite of my family's for a while now. Inside they have popcorn that you can eat while you are waiting for your food to come. The vibe of the restaurant is like a tropical bar. There are plenty of tv's and the staff are very kind. I am always impressed with their chicken. If you are looking for a casual place to get a good meal, this is your place! read more

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if you like spinach salad with hot bacon dressing, DO NOT ORDER IT here. It used to be good. But without notification, they serve it now with some funky dressing that totally ruins it! Service was good, though, about noon on a weekday. read more

Wow was this place packed for a Wednesday lunch. We got sat right away and the staff was hustling. I got the fried chicken sandwich and it was good. The chicken was cooked well and the pepper jack cheese I added was nice. The fries were a bit soggy but still good. You do get a free soda or tea included with your lunch which was nice. Definitely a popular spot! read more

Silver Spring House Restaurant - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Super busy and jam packed parking lot but seated immediately. Ordered the chicken strips , sweet potato and broccoli The chicken stripe were actually the breast flattened out and fried. They were not greasy. The ranch dressing is made in house. Large portions and most people left with boxes. Definitely worth stopping in. Zoe took great care of me while I went thru the menu. read more

Silver Spring House Restaurant - Chicken strips - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Some friends and I went to Silver Spring House for lunch after church and we had an absolutely fantastic time. The service was impeccable! As busy as it was, we were seated very quickly and our server was very prompt in taking drink orders. The menu is fantastic! This was my first time at SSH, so I wasn't sure what to order. I was told their chicken is amazing, but then I saw fried shrimp on the menu. I do love fried shrimp. It came with coleslaw and fries. Perfect! I did notice that there was 1 price for most of the meals, which is also nice. It was the appetizers and salads, etc. that had different pricing. Our server, at one point, just brought us pitchers to refill our drinks, which was amazing. As we were eating our lunch, the staff were decorating the outside of the restaurant for Christmas. I do love the island vibe SSH has and now it's a bit merrier with the Christmas decor. Overall, this was an excellent place to eat - the food, service, price, and ambiance were great. If I can't be at a real beach, this is a great place to go to! read more

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First time at this unique venue. Found out that it has been around for many years and is filled with a lot of interesting memorabilia. It is huge! Lots of seating with a large bar in the center and windows along the perimeter that open up in good weather for a partial outdoor dining experience. SSH is known for its chicken, and it is served in many forms from grilled to fried to atop salads, etc. I had the Black Bean and Chicken Salad with citrus-marinated grilled chicken breast. The chicken was fantastic, the salad portion not so much. The cilantro dressing is a vinaigrette and tasted very high on the vinegar scale. For some reason, I was thinking it would be more of a creamy dressing. The greens were shredded (as mentioned on the menu). It reminded me more of a chopped salad. A nice touch is that a drink is included with your meal. Besides the grilled chicken on my salad, my other highlight was the old-fashioned. This was fantastic! Best blue corn tortilla chips I have ever had. Our server was excellent and very attentive. Some other unique things about the venue: ~free self-serve fresh popcorn from an old-fashioned popper stand ~free peanuts ~over 50 flat screen TVs ~Ohio Lottery and Ohio Lottery Keno ticket purchase read more

Silver Spring House Restaurant - Roadhouse Blues appetizer: Basket of homemade blue corn tortilla chips, served with queso dip, salsa, and guacamole. - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Always a good time. It's very loud always has a game on the TVs. Good place to hang out with friends. Large portions and the best chicken in Cincinnati! read more

Silver Spring House Restaurant - Quesadillas - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Visited on a busy weekday for lunch. It was a sweltering sunny August day. With that being said I was surprised to find they did not have AC. the windows were open and there was a large drum fan positioned in the center that did provide nice air circulation. However on days like that it still gets sticky due to humidity. The interior is fairly dark with lots of wood and most of the tables are high tops. I did notice they had a wide-ranging selection of draft beers. The menu is typical bar type food with burgers and fried chicken among the items. I ordered a fried chicken salad from the lunch menu which includes the main dish and a non-alcoholic drink. The fried chicken in the salad was yummy however the whole salad was at best -ok. It had an overwhelming amount of shredded cheddar on top. Which, perhaps due to the warm weather was slightly melted. As much as I love cheese this was a little too much. There should have been more lettuce- which seemed sparse for the salad. Our server was pleasant and very attentive. The wait for food seemed long, but perhaps it was because of the busyness. The price was reasonable. Overall, I would visit here again, but it would have to be when the weather is cooler. read more

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Went for lunch since I was in area. Chicken strips were great. My wife was disappointed in her salad, specially the dressing. Blue corn chips were great with the queso, guacamole and salsa. Love tge free popcorn. You can ask the bartender for free peanuts. 17.50 per lunch special includes a drink. Still crowded. read more

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Love this place! Their soda machines are dialed in! Best Diet Coke in the city. Lots of carbonation-even better than McDonalds- and lots of ice. They also have complimentary popcorn - and it's better than movie theater popcorn. I truly come here for the popcorn and Diet Coke. Their food is good too! I like their chicken tenders. Excellent fries. The atmosphere is always fun and lively. It gets pretty busy. read more

Not my type of crowd. Too political. And who wants to sit inside of hot a box, to eat mediocre food? But they do have a faithful following. Doesn't surprise me tho. read more

Good friendly service . I had a hamburger and it was pretty good. Good indoor and outdoor seating. More sports on the TV's and less Fox News would help read more

Always a pleasure to drop in Bathrooms spotless Food always large portions and hot, staff very cordial easy parking hats off to management great family safe atmosphere the love couple read more

Love this place and been coming here for many years. Last 2 times not up to par. Got the 1/4 white chicken and it was dry the wing had no meat. My salad came for dessert so I was planning on eating it at home but the lettuce was brown and wet., the black bean salad was mostly shredded lettuce. My husband's Caesar... salad was bland and the chicken was again dry and tough., and very overpriced for $21. I am hoping this is not a trend because I really love this place but last 2 times very disappointed. read more

Silver Spring House isn't just a bar and grill, it's Cincinnati's unofficial airport: everyone eventually lands there. Why? Because Joe--one of the owners--runs the joint like a benevolent king with a PhD in chicken. And this chicken? It's so good the cows from Chick-fil-A are filing a restraining order. This place is always slammed, yet somehow Joe and crew make every customer feel like royalty. Employees are smiling, customers are buzzing, and the vibe is half backyard vacation, half neighborhood block party. It's like Cheers met Margaritaville and decided to raise a flock of really delicious chickens. Joe treats his team like family and his customers like celebrities--but without the attitude or rehab bills. The result? The busiest, happiest, most addictive spot in Cincinnati. Go once, and you'll boomerang back--like a frisbee covered in buffalo sauce. If you haven't been, you're missing out on the best chicken in town, the coldest drinks, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you forget tomorrow exists. Silver Spring House isn't just a restaurant, it's a lifestyle--casual, fun, and just dangerous enough that your doctor will ask if you've been "overindulging in poultry." read more

The place was large and appeared really busy. Luckily, I was seated quickly and served promptly. The atmosphere appeared rather chaotic with pictures covering any open space on walls. They had a complimentary popcorn stand which was nice. The food came out quicker than I expected.The food was good. I had the fish and chips. The crinkle cut fries were decent but a few of them tasted like they were double fried. My wife ordered the salad which tasted good. Fruit was sweet. read more

Silver Spring House Restaurant - Strawberry Almond Salad - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Our server, Rachel was phenomenal. The food was over the top delicious. Parking lot was packed but was able to get right in with no wait, so don't let the amount of cars fool you. Is a place that we will definitely return to. read more

Cozy bar with a good restaurant. Salads were refreshing on this warm and humid day! Chocolate opera crème cake was a perfect treat for dessert! Service was excellent! Love this place! read more

Great food and vacation vibe atmosphere, I recommend their hamburger and French fries.

I think this is a one off event because we have always enjoyed the food and service here. However, the most recent visit, the server covering the outside patio seemed very bothered. The tables in the restaurant are placed close together, which doesn't bother us, but this server bumped into me or my date -hard- each time she passed by our table. We were sitting as close to the table as we could, but the tables were placed close together. The server seemed very annoyed by this and took it upon herself to physically take her frustration out on our table. I'm usually patient and understanding, but after this happened repeatedly with no acknowledgment, it was obvious the physical contact was purposeful. Serving is a tough job, and perhaps it's not the best job for this individual. read more

We were invited out with some friends for a belated birthday celebration. Our first time here. The place was jam-packed and it was hotter than hell in there despite the outside temperatures being in the '50s. I ordered a spinach salad with strawberries almonds and grilled chicken on top. It was a very generous portion which I appreciated but it was just so so. There were lots of chewy fatty parts of the chicken breast that I couldn't eat. The cool thing is they have a popcorn machine that goes nonstop. That's not something you see often in this day and age. Would we eat here again? Sure I'd be willing to give it another try but I definitely know not to dress for winter if we are going to sit inside. read more

The atmosphere is great. The servers are wonderful. But the prices have become unaffordable. Cheapest lunch special is $17.50 which is crazy for just okay food. The food is not worth the high prices. But it's a great place for singles to hang out. read more

The food is amazing, staff is amazing, and the atmosphere is amazing. I recommend this restaurant.

I have reviewed this place before. Still 5 stars. Great place to watch March Madness. Three bars several tvs on most walls. Food is also great read more

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We came to Silver Spring House on a Thursday at 5:20p and it was absolutely packed. I've been here a few times and it blows my mind how many people are here. They have free popcorn that you can eat while waiting for your order. I ordered the grilled chicken salad and it was pretty good. read more

Silver Spring House Restaurant - Grilled Chicken Salad - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Met here for a business lunch, and can tell they take pride in fast, quality service. Our server was very friendly and the place was packed. Ordered the Lane's Spinach salad which was good but nothing crazy. I definitely enjoyed the bacon dressing (it's served warm). If you're looking for a spot that offers a wide range of food that can accommodate a group, this is a solid option. read more

Silver Spring House Restaurant - Lane's Spinach Salad - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Five-Star Review for Silver Spring House - Blue Ash, OH We stopped by Silver Spring House in between games during our son's basketball tournament, and I'm so glad we did! This place is huge and has a great island vibe that makes you feel like you're on vacation--even if just for lunch. Our server, Harrison, was fantastic--super attentive, friendly, and knew the menu well. The food didn't disappoint either. My son and his buddy both ordered pizzas and absolutely loved them. The adults went for chicken tenders, a quesadilla, and some potato skins--and let's just say there were zero leftovers when we left. If you're in the Blue Ash area, do yourself a favor and check this place out. Great service, great food, and a really fun atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

What a fun spot! Excellent, food, service, and ambiance! Jamie Lee was our server, and she was top-notch!

I love this place. The food is great, the people are great, and the atmosphere is awesome. Whether I am inside the main hose or out on the covered patio, I have always enjoyed my time here. Great job guys!! read more

This was a great fun atmosphere. Like a vacation ocean vibe and look in the middle of a Midwest town. The Chicken is the thing and it did not disappoint. The waitress was great and friendly. She guided us around the menu. Only have a picture of the carrot cake and it was good. read more

Silver Spring House Restaurant - Carrot Cake - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

the outside looks like you should be in a tropical locale, the inside feels like a cozy, long standing pub. delicious salad. i had to get the chicken because that's their speciality. The chicken was roasted and tasty. It was pricier than I expected for roasted chicken. This restaurant is so busy, but we were seated and served very quickly read more

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Great variety, great service, great food. We sat outside an hour before closing after a super long day at King's Island, and everyone enjoyed their food, from kids' burger with Mac n cheese to shrimp platter to a salad with chicken/fruit -- the blood orange dressing was terrific! My friend said she thought her fried shrimp was a little over cooked, but my husband said his was fine. Except for the fans not really reaching us at our table, we have no complaints and would definitely visit again if we are ever in the area. read more

Great summer vibe! Super friendly staff, varied menu. We usually come for the chicken but tonight we had butcher shop burgers! Everyone who works here is friendly and the Joe's are good guys! Love that they do a Veterans celebration every year! They made up a mock tail for me which was fun and summery, it's similar to their "Miami vice " but he used strawberry daiquiri and sour mix. So fun! read more

Silver Spring House Restaurant - View from my seat - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Good time, good food, and a server that really took care of all of us, it wasn't easy, especially when our team was losing!!

A unique dining experience. Loud, casual, and fun. The menu is chicken-heavy, but plenty of other tasty options to try. Expect to wait for a table, especially for dinner or on the weekend, but delay your hunger by enjoying the complimentary popcorn and in-the-shell peanuts. Bars and televisions are at every turn. Parking has improved since the restaurant underwent a renovation last year. read more

The silver springhouse is always a great idea! Don't let the free flowing popcorn fool you ~ food is great quality & quantity! The chicken is always so fresh. The atmosphere is definitely one giant bar ! Lol. Indoor/ outdoor seating is kinda all mixed together! I'm never sure if we're indoors or out since they have fans blowing and covering overhead. It's always a friendly atmosphere . Staff is quick to seat you, even though they are always full. They truly have great QUALITY FOOD , so don't mistake it for bar food. I would choose to meet my friends & family here again & again. The menu is abundant, so you can always find something new! read more

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I came in here for lunch with my best friend, I was surprised how big this place is. I know it looks big outside but wow it can seat a couple hundred people I think and the service was excellent and the food came out hot and quick. I was super happy with the quality of the food and I took half of it with me to give to a friend to eat and I was still stuffed. The place was very clean and so were the restrooms, at least the mens. I would come back here again. Just know it can be very packed on the weekend. read more

Silver Spring House Restaurant - Half chicken yummy - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This was the local restaurant for dinner with my work crew of 12, and fit nicely for the pub grub style we often go for. While I didn't know it we were actually outside in their covered patio area rather than the interior restaurant. Could've fooled me! It's completely sealed in for the winter season, with lighting, restrooms and tons of high top tables. Service was extremely friendly and around the space you could see all of their team members hustling to take care of customers. For a big group we received our appetizers and dinner timely and I was never without a tall beer. Loved the popcorn machine in the corner. Baskets were available to help yourself and it's the best combo with cold beer. Enjoyed my chicken tenders dinner, including the crinkle fries and slaw. If I'd lived in the area I would've taken home the leftovers. The table got several appetizers (probably one of everything) which I didn't eat much of but did enjoy dipping a few chips into their guacamole. My local co-worker said this restaurant is known for their chicken and that you couldn't go wrong with most of their offerings in that category. Big crowd, lots of full tables of friend and family groups. Fairly lively space and casual. Their Tuesday night looked like a weekend crowd, and apparently that's the norm. read more

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Silver Spring House is one of our favorite places to go. If you like feeling as if you are dining out on a tropical vacation, this is the place to go. You don't' even have to leave Ohio to do it. We enjoy the beachy vibe it gives. Pulling up to the restaurant, you will get that feeling with the palm trees , flamingos, and the tropical colors of the building itself. As you walk inside, you will have your favorite sports on several tv's around the area. They have recently expanded their restaurant, so there is ample seating. They have a few bars as well. You can enjoy some popcorn from the popcorn machine while you wait. They are known for their chicken, as it is fabulous. I usually get the Cajun Quarter Chicken dark meat. It is marinated in wonderful citrus juices and spices. I can't recommend it enough. Today, however, I ordered their BCJ Chicken Pizza - Their pizza dough is provided by Roc-a-fellas Pizza in Sharonville. The pizza was very good. It had a white sauce, cheddar jack cheese, bacon, grilled chicken, and ranch dressing drizzle on top. My husband had the specialty pizza of the day. It was a lasagna pizza. It is just like it sounds. He enjoyed the flavors. Another delicious entree is their chicken tenders. I don't think I have had anything that I have not liked from their menu. Tara was our server this afternoon, she had such a fun personality and took great care of us. We had a wonderful visit and can't wait to return. read more

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