We ordered a takeout order of chicken wings and fries to split. I was told it would take 15-20…read moreminutes , which was about how long it took to walk from our house. When I got there they were ready to pack up and that was nice. It is a small bar, but very loud asked for the buffalo sauce on the side and everything we needed was in the bag, including ketchup for the fries. The wings were great! Fresh chicken, crispy and juicy. The fries were average crinkle cuts, hence losing a star. But we will definitely be back for more wings in the future.

Tiny spot. Great food. Great for a lunch or a few drinks. I had a BLT and it was just like I…read morewould want it to be. Nothing fancy just a damn good sandwich!

Love. If I can use…read moreone word to describe my experience at Soul Secret, that's it. Love Amore Besotted Take great people (Melinda was our server and the chef came out to check on us...more about Melinda later)... Combine it with great food and great ambiance, and you get this restaurant! The first thing that you notice when you walk in is that it feels like home. Some restaurants focus heavily on decor and leave a lot to be desired in terms of ambiance, the people, and the food. And in other restaurants, you walk in and feel as if you can stay there forever. This is one of those places. We stayed there for a while. Imagine being in Grandmom's living room with pictures on the wall and positive music playing in the background. That's Soul Secrets. The menu is big enough to make sure that everyone can find something to eat, but not so big that you will struggle to make a decision. From fried catfish and grits to French toast to salmon croquettes and the largest pancake on Earth, there is something for everyone. My niece ordered the French toast, and my sister ordered a special breakfast that came with a pancake, grits, eggs, potatoes, and sausage. I was still hungry from last night's meal, (and you can read about it in another review) so I just nibbled off of my sister's meal. The French toast came out first, and I could tell immediately that the chef knew what she was doing. The rest of the food came out, and again, they brought the largest pancake I've ever seen. My sister was treating us today, and I was glad that the menu prices were very reasonable. My niece said that the French toast was delicious, and she ate as much as she could. She has a dance performance tonight and made sure that she didn't put her show at risk. It was difficult for her because the food was so good, but she managed and took a box home to eat it later. Yes. My sister nibbled on everything else and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the grits and some of the pancake, and I have to say that it was very difficult for me to stop eating because it tasted so good. The pancake was perfectly cooked and fluffy with crispy bits on the edge. The grits were creamy and flavorful, even without cheese. The coffee was great. I had several cups. All in all, it was arguably better than any breakfast I've had at any restaurant that serves it. Now let's get back to Melinda. So often, the dining experience can be directly related to the person that greets you when you take a seat. Thank goodness we were greeted by Melinda. She has one of those energies and personalities that makes you feel as if she has been in your family for years. Funny and friendly, but at the same time, dedicated to making sure that you have a good experience. Again, I felt like I was at someone's home rather than in a restaurant. She called me a "troublemaker," which means that somehow she was seeing the 20-year-old version of me instead of the person that I am today. lol So here's the summary. If you are in Cincinnati and you want a great meal, there are many restaurants to choose from. It appears to be a pretty decent restaurant town. But if you want to FEEL Cincinnati, while feeling right at home and having one of the best meals ever- Soul Secrets is one for the ages.

I asked my 15 year old his rating. He said 4 because "they give too much food." He is clearly…read moreEuropean . I had the fried fish, he had the fried chicken.. Both plates could feed 2....

We've been here quite a few times. First few times was in the original location…read more Very nice place, great food and good service.

We read about how good the fried chicken is, so we called to make reservations for a Saturday night…read more(you must call). The place is small and had a very weird vibe between fine dining and kitschy. White tablecloths, but then lots of purple and pictures of roosters everywhere (I realize the name, but hmmm). Our server was lovely but would disappear for too long between times when she should have been present. We ordered our drinks at 745pm, and I watched them sit at the end of the bar. Finally, at 805pm, I went to the bartender and said, "those are our drinks that have been sitting there for a while". Our server brought them over like we ordered them 5 minutes prior. But the lovely owner/manager came over and said the "drinks are on me" because we waited so long. We appreciated that! The fried chicken was good, but the breading was very salty. The green beans were almost inedible because they were so salty. The mashed potatoes were average. The biscuits were fantastic. The fried deviled eggs were okay. A regular deviled egg is better. The shrimp and grits had a lot going on. The shrimp was lightly battered and fried (?) and the flavor of the dish was bold. I think sauteed shrimp and a little less gravy would make it perfect.

The food is delicious. Had the Turkey burger with provolone cheese and fries. Our server was…read moredelightful and sweet. She always takes great care of us! The vibe is very casual and family friendly. Always a pleasure to eat here. Samantha was our server

Went to Bacall's for burger week, met my niece and her husband. We all got the burger special the…read morebarbecue burger, it had lettuce,tomato, pickle, onion straws with barbecue sauce . The best burger hands down. We've been to others but by far this is the best yet! Ask for Danielle the best server. Will go back again !

went to Nick and Toms with 2 friends the night of 7-29. had the 2 wines and appetizer for $20…read morespecial. The korean brussel sprouts were excellent. Our server Tiffany was hands down excellent.. she was attentive , friendly and sweet.. appreciate the great service and food:)

We dined here because high school friend grew up on westside. It was a nostalgic visit. Everything…read morewas fine. It was not the greatest food but definitely not the worst. The service was also good.

I stopped in for a quick bite while out of town. When I arrived I parked in the strip lot. I walked…read moreinto a hometown bar. Angie was my server and was so nice. I ordered the 1/2 lb Cheeseburger and grilled onions with some red wine. The wine was Pinot Nior and I liked and the burger was juicy. All in all a good experience!

Hidden gem. It's a great local place that's hidden but locals know where to find it. Draft beer…read moreprices are solid and if anything, less than expected for domestic drafts. Not complaining and definitely an added bonus to come back. Lots of pictures showed the mozz sticks (and says homemade) but honestly, tasted like frozen sticks and the marinara tasted burnt. Again, I think of Arthur's in Hyde park when I think of homemade mozz sticks and these weren't those. But.... Let's get to main items. The $3/rib were legit. Little Smokey with the charred grill taste. Little salty, little peppery. Perfect. Bonus, their bbq sauce on the side is awesome. Definitely would come back just for the ribs and draft beer. Next, the wings. They are HUGE. Like one single is equal to 3-4 BW wings. Again...a little Smokey but solid charcoal grill taste. U can smell the charcoal grill from the wings. Bonus is the sauces. Everything comes in a 6pack of squeeze bottles. So choose your own adventure! Oh. They have a REAL dart board, pool table, golden tee and TVs covering every inch of wall save place outside area to sit. #hiddengem. Cannot wait to go back!!!

Loved this place. I wish we had this in Indianapolis- I'd eat there all the time. The food,…read moreservice, location, all fantastic. It's a total vibe!

Cute space! Bartenders only focused on people actually sitting at the bar and ignored the patrons…read morestanding around the bar for a good 10-12 min. My husband said if it wasn't for me wanting to try this place, he would have left. When we finally ordered, service was ok. Burger was well seasoned, slightly above average. We actually went down the steeet after we ate to get fries. The breakfast sandwich was a 9/10 very very good. I'm not sure if I would return.

Our server was attentive and met all of our needs. I started with a lovely Pomegranate cocktail…read morethat was delightful. The location was really neat with many antiques hanging on the walls. It seems like a neighborhood bar and grill as parking is on the street only and was tricky to find a spot nearby. The food was OK. It left a little bit to be desired. My grilled chicken strips were very flavorful. My husband had the French Onion soup and it was pretty plain with just a dab of cheese on top. His hamburger was also just OK. Nothing to write home about with the food. We did order the Fudge cake with Graeter's ice cream for dessert. This dessert needed chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry. It was disappointingly plain. Service was great but the food was lackluster.

Love the tuna melt, sweet potato and regular fries here! My friend ordered the lobster bisque. I…read moretasted it, it was scrumptious. You could tell it was fresh and flavorful! We had excellent service from Luca. He was just what you want in a server- happy to serve and excited to have us there. The place is wild, eclectic and cozy. We had a drink at the bar waiting for our table. The wood bar is lovely and inviting. Plan this location for a date night!