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    The 1931

    4.2 (46 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Glenn C.

    Food was very good. Onion soup needed more flavor but had plenty of cheese. Side Caesar was huge! The dressing was light. I would have preferred more. The deconstructed beef stew was very good. Would have liked more meat. Restaurant is next to bar. Band was playing which was nice. Good ambiance. Understaffed. Our waiter had to do everything including seating people. Bread would have been nice.

    Chris B.

    Love the atmosphere here in this his historic location in the Carew tower. They kept the original art deco motif which gives the feel of a classic era here. Have a cocktail and enjoy some of their food. Smash burgers were good. Serve was very good, Charming place!

    Espresso martini
    Steve S.

    I arrived to Cincinnati late in the evening. Headed downstairs from our hotel room to the 1931 restaurant for a nice dinner at about 8:45 pm on a Sunday night. They were still serving dinner, cocktails, and dessert. The espresso martinis were perfect. Ice cold and made just right way. For dinner we ordered the salmon. The portion was a bit small, but absolutely delicious. The sauce they were serving on it contained nuts, I asked for that on the side since I have a nut allergy and they were happy to do so. For dessert I had the tres leches cake and an Irish coffee. I did just finish driving 800 miles, I deserved it. Haha.

    Bedrock: Population 2500 and a Long Island Iced Tea
    Chris E.

    Visited on a Saturday evening at 5:30pm. Wasn't very busy as you can tell by my dining room picture I shared. There was a pianist playing when we arrived so that was a nice. Please note this restaurant is in the middle of a hotel, so you might hear some loud crowds here and there. Shortly after we were sat our sever greeted us. We ordered a couple drinks, which only took a few minutes. The drinks were great! My wife and I were very pleased. As for the dinner, it came out pretty quick. My wife ordered the Roasted Amish Chicken with a small plate of Blistered Brussels Sprouts to share. The chicken was delicious, and very moist. The mashed potatoes and broccoli were near perfect. The brussels sprouts were pretty good, my wife really liked them. I'm not a big fan of brussels sprouts, but these weren't too bad! I ordered the Lemon Pepper Salmon. I don't eat salmon often, as I prefer shrimp, catfish, cod, etc, but thought I would give it a try. I wasn't disappointed. Perfectly cooked, great taste. Came with fresh asparagus and those were good too. Overall a wonderful experience. Definitely recommend if you're staying at the hotel or in the area.

    1931 decor crazy!!
    Marisa L.

    Food was exceptionally well prepared with Love! I felt it! The servers are so kind and reliable! Martini was delish, her specialty! Really always feels like home! TY FOR KEEPING IT ORIGINAL!!!!

    Cristina H.

    The apricot tart is amazing. We ordered all the deserts and they were all great, but the tart was my favorite. There's live music on the grand piano Tuesday through Saturday. The hotel is stunning and sitting at the bar or dining room gives you a stunning view of the art deco architecture. The front desk staff here is fantastic as are the bartenders and servers.

    Baked Gouda
    Mary P.

    We are staying here at the Hilton. After a Reds baseball game we stopped at the bar and had a couple of drinks. They were very good. We came back for dinner at the restaurant. We started with baked Gouda and it was tasty. I ordered scallops and hubby tried to order the baked cod, but they were out so he had pork roast. We both had mashed potatoes substituted for grits. Our meals had very nice presentations and were tasty. We both remarked they were a bit on the salty side. We then shared buckeye pie. It was very rich and very tasty! A good way to end the meal. The restaurant is very classy with beautiful ceiling paintings. It's a very historic place. Our waitress was the only one, but she did a nice job of checking in on us.

    Breakfast Menu
    Les R.

    American Cuisine. The 1931 is located inside the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel. We dinned here for breakfast and just went with the buffet each time. Service was slow but friendly. You can request your eggs any style for no additional charge if you do not want the buffet scrambled. Food was good but they had a little trouble the first visit keeping the buffet stocked as it was so busy. You can just walk up but you might experience a wait during rush or peak times. Helpful hint - make an OpenTable reservations Breakfast has limited seating. Formerly known as Orchids at Palm Court. The space now consists of The 1931 restaurant for dinner, The Grille at 1931 for breakfast (the upper back part of the restaurant, and The Lounge at 1931 which is a treasure! Would recommend and is a great option when staying at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cvgnphf-hilton-cincinnati-netherland-plaza/dining/

    French Onion Soup and Falalel
    Joe R.

    They have a wonderful French onion soup. The feta dip was the best we've had. This is a must stop location with beautiful painted ceilings and post prohibition architecture.

    Alex F.

    I came here for the brunch buffet. The management was horrible. I waited for an hour for a seat just to enter and realize they were using about a quarter of the available tables. Once seated, the food was pretty good. Staff was attentive. If you are in the area and see a wait for this, might just go ahead and skip this.

    Part of the dining room.

    I travel often for leisure. The 1931 is magical. Beautiful art deco design and the pure grandeur of everything creates a sense of awe and nostalgia that you will never fully understand until you are here. The food was exquisite and prepared and presented with a level of perfection that rivals a Michelin Star restaurant. A fully stocked bar has an excellent selection of liquor and beer. Now for the staff; they are second to none. Period. Kind, attentive, well trained and knowledgeable. It's incredibly rare I'm impressed so much that I intend to make a three hour trip once or twice a month just to come here.

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    If you're in the mood for a Great Gatsby style dinner, this is the place. Situated in a beautiful art deco building, the restaurant shines during Christmas and holidays. Our server, Katie, was a joy. Ask about the ghost stories in the third floor ballroom, sip an old fashioned, and order the brussel sprouts!

    Filet with mashed potatoes and broccolini
    Ron M.

    Very good restaurant. It's designed to be more casual than Orchids so it's not as fussy and it's also a little less expensive. We started with baked Brie and jam served with a variety of crackers as well as complementary bread - yummy delicious! My wife ordered diver scallops with beet grits, fennel and orange. I had a 6 ounce filet steak with mashed potatoes and broccolini. Everything was perfectly cooked although my steak had a little more salt than I prefer. It was still delicious. Cocktails, bourbon list and wines by the glass was just as good as before. The chef's old fashioned with frozen ice cube of simple syrup and bitters is still a remarkably excellent cocktail. Ambiance was perhaps the best attribute of this restaurant. Service was gracious with comfortable pacing. The crowd was a combination of well dressed and casual with many families coming from the Reds game on this summer evening. The setting of the Palm Court is always beautiful with great people watching. Tonight being a Saturday there was a jazz band which made an after dinner coffee that much more enjoyable.

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    Katie was amazing. Working the bar and restaurant. Excellent service and great food. There for lunch

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    Wow the ambiance. 10 out of 10. The food is solid. 9 out of 10. The service is great. I sat at the bar.

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    Beautiful setting and a lovely bar. Food service was really bad. Waitress was angry at us for her mistakes. Food was worse than the service.

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    Fabulous experience in a unique amazing room! Italian night was great with wine paired with very nice multiple courses!

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