My husband and I just visited here for the first time three weeks ago and have already returned…read moretwice. It is the best value for a sit down restaurant we have found in the area recently. The service is really good. Seated promptly, waters come out promptly, minor order modifications handled easily. We have really enjoyed the variety of food. My husband loves the salads and the bowls and pizzas are also good. Probably the favorite entree we have had is the fish and chips. We find the drinks particularly reasonably priced and the cocktails are good. We really like the blueberry one. The space is sunny and open. We have been with our kids and see lots of friendly groups dining there. Free parking in the garage is another plus.

Nice looking modern aesthetic. Very loud inside from pop music, open kitchen, and chatter. We could…read morenot really hear each other. Service was very friendly. I forget our servers name, but the manager also came by to check on us and even got my food boxed. We got a burger and the chicken katsu and of course the famous biscuits to start. The biscuits were very good but also a bit buttery greasy for our taste. One was enough (we split it). I did take the rest home and add some eggs to it for breakfast which was good! The burger was pretty good. Nice and salty. Not dripping with grease. Soft bun! The fries were decent but not my preferred style. I like fresh cut and these were kind of a shoestring fry. The chicken was decent but a pretty small portion that left my fiancé hungry. He said the side with it was just ok. We got cocktails that I can't recall but they were pretty good. We would go back and try some other things. Probably on a less busy day earlier in the week.

I would definitely lunch here again…read more I was looking forward to a lamb patty but they stopped offering that around a month ago. I had a gorgonberry salad with a bison patty on the side and it was delicious. Perfectly cooked bison patty with a lovely char and good flavor. Little Mister had the Sriracha Caesar salad sans Sriracha and red onion. He finished the entire salad plus a side of onion rings. The small salads are generously sized. Hubs had the beginning burger and he was very happy with it. It was super juicy and delicious. I like that they have a large outdoor dining area that is covered which is perfect when the weather permits. Rock on BRU

Seated right away…read more Got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with onion & pickles. Chili cheese fries The sandwich was not spicy.. it lacked some sort of sauce in my opinion. That's what I get for getting chicken at a burger place. 7/10 HUGE sandwich though. My friend got their signature burger and said it was delicious . Chili cheese fries were okay. 7/10 aswell. Finished off with root beer float. Now that was good, worth the $8 I think. For the price, I don't think it is worth it. The burgers are very big, but the little bit of flavor is missing. Service was great! Place was clean, so it got the stars it deserved for that reason.

If you haven't been to MPH Brewing in Montgomery, you're either stuck in traffic... or parked…read moresomewhere three blocks away wondering if this place is really worth the walk. Spoiler: it is. The only real complaint here is that the parking situation occasionally resembles a Black Friday doorbuster...,,except instead of discounted TVs, you're fighting for proximity to exceptional beer and people who actually seem glad you showed up. From the moment you walk in, you get hit with something rare these days: genuine, unscripted hospitality. Sierra, the general manager, runs the place with the kind of quiet authority that says, "Yes, we're in control....and yes, you're going to enjoy yourself." She's sharp, composed, and clearly the reason everything hums instead of hiccups. Then there's Maddie...her sister....who is essentially a human champagne cork. Every interaction pops, sparkles, and somehow gets more entertaining the longer you're around her. Watching Sierra and Maddie interact is like seeing discipline and delightful chaos shake hands and decide to run a brewery together. The result? A place that feels both dialed-in and alive. Caroline deserves her own headline. Not just pleasant...precision-level accommodating. The kind of service where you don't have to ask twice, and usually don't even have to ask once. She and Maddie made sure we were completely taken care of out on the porch, including getting a fire going when the temperature dipped into that sneaky "do I need a jacket or not?" zone. That's not service..,.that's anticipation. The food? Legitimately strong. The prosciutto and fig jam pizza hits that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and "why did we not order two of these?" Their salads don't feel like a punishment, and the sandwiches,,..let's just say people aren't exaggerating. You'll see tables guarding them like trade secrets. Now the beer....this is where MPH separates itself from the "nice patio, average product" crowd you find scattered along certain nearby river-adjacent zones. These beers don't just show up,,.they perform. Clean, well-crafted, and across a lineup that feels like a brewmaster who knows exactly what he's doing and isn't guessing. You could drop several of these into a national competition and they wouldn't just participate--they'd make noise. What stands out most is the environment. Relaxed without being lazy, energetic without being chaotic. If the weather cooperates, sitting outside is one of the most enjoyable, almost unfairly pleasant experiences you'll find in Montgomery. There's really nothing else like it in the immediate area, it's not trying to copy anything, and that's exactly why it works. Bottom line: MPH Brewing is what happens when ownership hires well, trains well, and then gets out of the way of good people doing good work. Just plan your parking strategy like you're invading Normandy--or bring comfortable shoes. Either way, you'll leave glad you made the effort.

Love the outside patio and great that it's dog friendly. Bartender was amazing. The spinach and…read moreartichoke dip was so good! Loved the chicken caprese pizza, so fresh and cooked perfectly.

Small restaurant with a bar. Decently clean but I did wet wipe our table and there's a dirty dish…read morewater scent lingering. Music is low which is great. Service is very friendly, even the cook came out to ask if we liked our burgers which was nice. California Roll burger (1/4) and Aloha burger (1/2) were cooked properly at medium. The avocado on my burger wasn't fresh but it was edible. The flavor of the aloha was really nice. I still prefer smashed burgers because I could taste the gristle in these burgers a lot and I don't get that in a smashed burger from somewhere like Krueger's. Bones is not my favorite burger patty in the city that's for sure. We did order a shareable white chicken chili fries and they were really good. Hot and fresh and the fries mostly maintained a good crispiness. Overall it was good but nothing I would rush back for.

Pretty good burger. Fresh ingredient's. Homemade ketchup was really good & flavorful. It was a…read moresmall homey space & friendly staff.

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.

Service was excellent at our table of 5. Friendly and professional with solid recommendations…read more The ambiance is really a mixed bag. I was expecting white tablecloths but, no. It is a very family friendly restaurant though there is a bar area that has a different vibe. There are multiple seating areas including an upstairs. The food was on point. Lamb chops for Little Mister and he opted for a side of fries instead of a healthier option. I tried a couple of his lamb chops and they were perfectly seasoned and cooked. Delicious. My Caesar with grilled salmon was very tasty. Nothing over-the-top amazing though. The salmon was cooked with a bit of crisp outside and not overdone inside. Hubs had the ribs which he thoroughly enjoyed. We were able to get a table fairly quickly without a long wait for an early dinner on a Saturday night.

While the service was good with friendly servers, the food was a complete disappointment. The…read moremixed vegetables were just microwaved frozen veggies with zero attempt to make them palatable. The mac and cheese was a gross soupy glue-like bowl of cheese with very little pasta. The meat dishes also seemed microwaved. There was a rock band blasting to the point where it was difficult to hear the hostess and it carried into the dining room. It has been almost 10 years since we have been to this restaurant. Wow, they have really gone downhill.

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!

This is a winner for my family. We are all picky eaters - especially the one complaining about us…read morebeing picky eaters (specifically them). The poutine is huge and you can't get that and a meal. I have tried. Several times. It's a hot dog OR poutine. Not both. The hot dogs are a lot of fun, I usually get the Lindsey Lohan because I am also a train wreck. It's possible I don't even like it but my fidelity to the bit is essential. The service is always amazing. I like to send the post card they give you to other Yelpers to tell them what I had like I'm Uncle Traveling Matt (if you don't get this I'm not for you).

I am devastated that they are closing! This is one of the best spots in Blue Ash. They have such a…read morenice atmosphere and decor at the park. Their food is amazing. I love the duck fat fries, hot dogs, poutine, poke bowl, etc.... I've heard the success of Mad Tree has taken from their business. The food at Mad Tree is just awful. Its nice to have a bit of a nicer option in the area. The only thing they were missing was a private dining area. I would have hosted lots of work lunches/dinners if they a better private space.

Food was delicious. The Steak burger is a mix of ground chuck, brisket and prime beef…read more Fries were great. My brother had a salad with grilled shrimp that he really liked.

This is a nice place to come with friends or family. I was in a group of 19, and 4 of us sat at our…read moreown table. We were immediately seated and ordered. Our food came right away while our friends in the larger table took a long time. Arianna was our server and she was excellent. Attentive but didn't hover. I got the Fajita Bowl with chicken, hubby got Alfredo Bowl with chicken and two little garlic breads. Another got Fried Fish and fries. So hubby said his Alfredo had good flavor, chicken was cooked nicely, but the garlic bread was hard as a rock. He said the sauce was thick and wished it was a little creamier. Mine tasted good, had a nice blend of corn, black beans, red peppers and chicken was perfect. The only thing I would add would be some salsa. Our friends enjoyed their food as well. They have a really nice rooftop seating area as well as patio seating. It was raining so we sat inside and it was clean and comfortable.

Great ice-cold beers, pizza, more. Playground! Indoor and outdoor seating…read more We were in town for a wedding, and we ate at MadTree Parks & Rec several times (May 2026). Our host was able to make reservations for seating areas for large numbers of people, so once we had two areas of a dozen or more, and a couple other times we had one area of that size. This flexibility was a big plus because we could only guess at how many would make it each time. We had ice-cold beers of every description, including IPAs, hazys, and other local crafts. I can't name them all, and some drafts aren on the printed menu, bu5 8 kniw we had Psychopathy, a flavorful IPA, and Seeing Colors Tropical IPA, with a sweeter / hazy profile. Dont miss their cocktails! We loved the S'More Espresso Martini: vodka, chocolate liqueur, coffee tiqueur, and espresso :-) So much yum! And we ordered various pizzas. Our favorite was the Scenic Supreme (pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, red onions, green peppers, black olives) and the Vista Veggie (about the same without the meats). I also saw friends devouring Caprese Canyon (olive oil, minced garlic, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, roma tomatoes, balsamic drizzle). And of course regular pepperoni. Tasty crust, tasty red sauce, (you could get white sauce), generous toppings. We got the large sizes, which were enough for at least four people per pie. Sandwich-wise, the most popular was the Cuban Reuben: marble rye, corned beef, ham, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, dill pickle, and Russian dressing. It's the added ham and pickles that move it toward a Cuban sandwich. Well-stacked, hot, and flavorful. For local flavor, the Goetta sandwich: that flavorful Cincinnati oat-pork hash, with candied bacon, american cheese, pickled jalapeños, lettuce, and ranch. Here and there we shared Buffalo fried-Cauliflower with celery and ranch on the side. This was. Not as spicy as it could be. But if you're going to eat cauliflower, this is tasty approach. We like the tangy Fried Pickle Spears better, served with lightly-spicy chipotle ranch. And we added some fresh crunchy Caesar salads, too, and and amazing pecan, apple, blue cheese, cranberry salad! So many candied pecans! Somehow, the servers kept up with an erratic flow of orders from different groups, keeping track on portable devices, so it was easy for each group to settle their own bill as-needed. It may not sound like much, but it was impressively smooth and error-free. And the staff remained helpful,and cheerful throughout. They built a large playgroup area with slides and climbers and more. Inside there's a large play camper that we spent a lot of time in, too! This is a great place for fresh-air dining, for large groups, and especially for kids. We lived the food and drink. Lots of wonderful leftovers, especially those huge pizzas!

I hesitated to give it a try after reading some of these reviews about how great it was you could…read moresit and let your kids run rampant, and how great the staff is at dealing with running screaming kids. Then I thought okay it's mid week, lunch time, so I came in. I was limited on time, came in and ordered a pizza and a beer. Told the server she could serve it in the to go box since I had to go sooner than I would have liked. Service was friendly, prompt and she still checked on me after I had paid. Although the place was not busy, there was a large table with a baby and 2 pre schoolers. They were all well behaved, but still I'm always surprised that breweries are now for kids. I really liked the decor!