There are so many things to love about Comet, but I love it mostly for their delicious food and salsa of the month, as well as The Bluegrass Comet All-stars. Please, whatever you do, go on Sunday nights to listen to the band. They're incredible. As far as the rest of the bar... it's your typical dive bar. It's cute, they have a million different beers and the staff is always really upbeat and pleasant. The only downfall is parking, but I refuse to hold that against them. read more

This place is kind of out of the way. It is DARK inside. There aren't any tvs. The old man bartender is the crankiest crank. Also, ordering food is not an intuitive experience. Oh and they have a huge cooler full of indie beer, but DO NOT touch said beer. They do not like it when you grab your own beer. That being said, the Comet is sickt! It has fantastic, inexpensive food. I dream of the jerk tofu nachos. The beer selection is great. They make their own ginger ale! They have killer live music. There's no place like it. read more

Plain and boring atmosphere inside. I almost immediately walked out but someone told me to try a burrito. I ordered one and it was like baby food in a tortilla. It was very mushy without much texture. The flavor wasn't all that great. I threw it in the trash and left. Oh, and the live music was crap, I mean total crap. The beer selection was good but these days you can find good beer in tons of places. read more

This is so obviously the best bar in town that I feel stupid for having to review it. They offer beer from Russia, Belgium, England, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland and the USA, and I'm missing a lot of countries. The patrons are even more diverse. They vary from age 15 (drinking soda!) to at least 80. There are academic crunchies, art and literature pioneers and tough carpenters there on a regular basis. I have my favorite tattoos and piercings that I watch for -- you will too, admit it! But you won't feel dumb if you come dressed for work. And the selections in the juke box are as exotic as the clientele and the beer. Food: they have burritos, quesadillas, chips and queso dip. As you should have realized already, the burritos! are! wonderful! I eat at least two per week. Ask them to give you half to go and you'll have two meals for about $6. Plus you won't leave feeling disgustingly full because it tasted so good that you couldn't stop eating. Consider jerk tofu with the salsa of the month, especially if it has pineapple. Events: The comet frequently has bands. In the summer there's a scooter rally one Friday every month. (I'm not sure which Friday.) Bring your Vespa. Every Sunday the Comet Bluegrass All Stars play. It gets a little crowded. Oh yea. And it's non-smoking. read more

The Comet is one of my all time favorite places in Cincinnati. It's not fancy, but that is part of it's charm. Laid back and relaxed, the Comet as a whole is greater than the sum of it parts. There craft beer is stellar, among the best places in the city. The bottle selection is excellent Cheap reasonable eats, the San Francisco-style burritos are huge and enjoyable. Quesadillas are also good, as is the Chile Con Queso a. I am no vegetarian, but really even enjoy some of the vegetarian options. The fresh in house salsas really hit the spot. Don't expect the food to be super quick, it's not meant to be fast food and it's much better. If you are in a hurry, call ahead and place your order. The Comet has a lot of great bands that play there, but it's not an every night thing. When there is no band playing, a decent juke box adds to the atmosphere. Art from local artist is visible on the walls for all to enjoy. In all honesty, this was a five-star stop for me for years, but there has been some recent turn over with the staff. Some of the new replacements are still learning the ropes, so there has been a slight drop off in service. If you see Adrian working or Dave the owner, you are in excellent hands-no worries. Paul also provides great service when I am there. Francis and Vinnie alway provide good service out of the kitchen, Tony is always helpful no matter where he is at. Also, I have noted an inconstancy in the size of the pint glasses. A pint should always be 16 oz, somehow the Comet has acquired a few glasses that aren't. I'm expecting the Comet's service to return to the unusually high standard they've held themselves to in the past quickly no matter who is behind the bar. I am hoping they ditch the undersized pint glasses, but in fairness they are far from the only establishment that made that mistake-for the Comet it's a recent one. If you love Blue Grass, you'll love Sunday night at the Comet-it's always packed. The Sunday brunch is also a lot of fun, good music, great drinks, and a different kind of a Sunday brunch vibe you won't find anywhere else in Cincinnati. I'm a beer guy, but on a Sunday I often fall into the temptation of one of their excellent Blood Mary's. The Comet isn't perfect, but it's a damn fine place. My home away from home. read more

The Comet - Great for brunch! - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The Comet is quite deceptive as a food establishment. Despite the average facade, they have an extensive collection of mainstream, microbrews, ales, and rare beers, which should satisfy even the most stingy of beer snobs. Just don't reach for the bottle from the beer case, a cursory reprimand is in on "tap" if you do. From a culinary perspective, the Comet has thrown in an affinity of salsas, and tasty Mexican food. Tacos, quesadillas, and burritos are on the menu as well as the standard chips and guacamole. The burritos are hearty, filling, and bursting at the seams. The hottest salsa was flavorful with a steady throaty afterburner. This month's special salsa was a sweet corn salsa, striking the right balance of salt and sweet. Don't mind the cafeteria style food pick up. It forces you into the north wing, where they have live music almost daily. The climate is very laid back, which is the perfect place to unwind after a hard day's work. I enjoyed the evening on the front patio, where i watch many local residents come inside, a key indicator of who really appreciates this type of venue. Overall, the Comet was a nice deviation from the typical meat and potatoes fare of Cincinnati. I would consider this venue a diamond in the rough. read more

I had not been to the Comet in quite some time and recently visited it with a friend who who was in town from CA. I raved about what a great bar it was and one of the best jukeboxes in Cincinnati. We had been hanging out in Northside most of the afternoon and had great expereinces at all of our stops until we reached Comet. We walked in about 4:15 on a Friday. They had just opened. The female bartender was counting money on the bar and we didn't get a warm welcome by any means. I got the impression we were bothering her/them. (There was a young guy running around messing with different things.) I put a couple songs on the jukebox but even that didn't help erase the "vibe" that we didn't feel our business was wanted or welcomed. We finished our one drink, paid up and left. This is proof that the people working (anyplace) really do make or break it. I wouldn't call the worst experience ever but what a huge disappoinment! This place could/should be a fantastic little dive bar that gives off good vibes. I wasn't feeling it nor was my friend. I'll stick with Mayday from now on. read more

Along with many things in life... I agree with Alex S on basically everything he has to say about The Comet. The Comet isn't a dive... I mean... think about "Jazz Club" on Vine... that's a Dive... or even Fries that's dive-y-er. The Comet is a neighborhood bar; a lighthouse signaling my palate far away from Indianapolis -- making sure I return more often than I do for the Jerk Tofu Burrito. Yeah... The Comet is crammed most of the time... however if you're clamoring right when they open at 4 (like we were as lunch-less road trippers) then it's totally empty. I gotta say... I can't stand it when I have to take the initiative when I'm standing right in front of them to get a bartender's attention for everything from a can of suds to a burrito, and I'm the only there. Yea... that's what happened. I'm just some scruff from the other side of the border, ya know? Oh, and lookey there the skinny-jeaned hipster got a warm welcome... shocker! Whatever... awkwardness aside... that damn burrito is the most edible arrangement inside anything within 100 miles of the Ohio. That burrito is all that matters. Props to having Pabst in a Can and premium micros on draft at the same time. To serve all. To serve the world that burrito. New mission in life? read more

Comet Burritos have a semi-religious following, and I am in semi-agreement. I prefer diced chicken over shredded for the texture, but the Comet's burritos are the one exception i'll make. Their salsa of the month is usually great (Faves are the black bean and corn and pineapple), and the queso dip is great. The chips and guac are so-so, imo. They have a great beer selection, last night I had a Bell's Porter (A+) Good bands usually play there, and the jukebox is nothing if not obscure, bluesy and local (and good). Beware of hipster scorn from time to time. read more

Ya know, its quite a thrill to pack my yuppie friends in to their Nissan Murano and head over to the "hipster" part of town! Being that one of them has lived in the Cincinnati area her ENTIRE life and has NEVER ventured out of the Eastside, I consider heading over to the Northside neighborhood for bar burritos a complete victory not only for me, but also for The Comet. I love a good dive, and the fact that their juke box is the houses Wanda Jackson's greatest hits makes this place all the better. The food was absolutely delicious. I had a chicken burrito and the salsa sampler. Both were on point. They have an incredible beer selection as well. Service is minimal here, being that you order at the bar and literally walk your order ticket to the kitchen yourself. Honestly, who needs the middle man? Me and my gang were obviously from the polo/khaki side of the tracks, and it didn't go unnoticed by the incredibly hip and tattoo'd staff and patrons. We definitely got a few side-eyed glances and the bartender was insanely annoyed with the fact that we were excited to be there. For these reasons and these reasons alone, The Comet is not getting my coveted 5 star review... (who am I kidding? I am a 5 star whore... I really am quite easy to please.) Over all, it was great. I would love to return for Bluegrass Sundays. read more

Holy guacamole (ya see what I did there?) The Comet has some mighty tasty burritos! Seriously Chipotle has NOTHING on this place. Why it has taken me so long to have one of the infamous Comet burritos I honestly can't tell you, but I am ashamed of myself for it. Located in Northside right on the Hamilton The Comet is a unique mix of dive bar, restaurant and concert venue. I formally knew The Comet as just a bar, but it is in fact much much more. The set up is a bit confusing...if it wasn't for the chalkboard menu items you probably wouldn't realize it's a restaurant at all. Your order is placed at the bar, and you then take your ticket back to the kitchen where you are given a number that you put at your table and they bring you your food once it's prepared. What they bring you is nothing short of delectably magnificent! I had the jerk tofu burrito and...wow I'm not sure I even have words. Not only are they cheaper than Chipotle while still being the same mammoth size, but they also come with chips. A comet burrito could easily feed a person for two meals (though I will admit I finished every last bit of mine...and then promptly went into a food coma). The Comet also offers local music on most nights. I've seen bands like Shadow Rapture and The Turkey's here. If you go in the evening there is almost always someone playing. They offer a large selection of bottled beers, as well as several draft options and the occasional signature drink. I went right before Thanksgiving and they were offering a homemade Cider cocktail that sounded pretty tasty. The only draw back to The Comet is how popular it is! We had a lot of trouble finding a table and this was on a week night. We had all actually gotten our food, before we were able to grab a table. It's worth the wait though folks! I will without a doubt be back for music, burritos and hopefully someday for their Sunday Brunch. The Comet is a real Northside treat! read more

My dear, dear Comet: Thank you for taking me into your loving embrace. As a visitor to the nati, I make a special request every visit to have at least one meal in your ironic/iconic dining area. The food is top notch. The hipster wait staff is top notch. And your juke box? OUT OF THIS WORLD! read more

Definitely a good hole-in-the-wall find with cheap drinks and food. I loved the vintage old bar feels the nice outdoor patio seating. They are known for their tacos and they did not disappoint! Once the staff opened up we had great conversation and were very welcoming by the end of out visit. They will be featuring a Great Lakes beer that only 3 other places in Ohio will be receiving, so be sure to check it out! read more

The Comet - Chicken tacos! $1.50 during happy hour with your choice of protein. Vegetarian options available! - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What can I say. The best burritos in the world? Queso to die for? If this is last day on earth may I eat it at the Comet! read more

Went for the music and stayed for the Beer! Awesome bluegrass band the " Allstars" and good selection of beers. Nice folks, down home atmosphere. Sunday eve at 7 the fun starts. read more

The Comet - Sweet bluegrass at the comet!! - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

As an out of towner I was recommended this spot by a kind soul in a thrift store. Phenomenal music and atmosphere. Everyone was nice enough. Though no one holds your hand through the order process. You gotta get order food at the bar and seat yourself. I decided to try the Jerk Tofu and even though I'm a meat eater I really appreciated the flavor. The hot salsa was hot enough to get my nose running but still added a nice flavor compliment. If I were a local I could see this spot becoming a fast favorite. I wish i was able to stick around for the live music on Sunday. read more

Dear Comet, You rock. Your beers are off the chain and I have to say your crowds are 1 in a million. Truly a spectacular showcase of people, brews and music. I've never eaten at your establishment, but I hope to make that change the next time I'm in the 'nati. I also want to thank you for allowing a man so drunk into the bar, he had to be carried in...I want to stress IN the bar, NOT out. That was epic. Way to be a wing man! Can't wait to see you in December. To Hefeweizen wishes and Firefly dreams... Yours truly. read more

The Comet is a great hipster hole in the wall that carries this vibe better than just about any bar I have been to. They have live and dj music regularly and I have come here to listen bluegrass, funk, and reggae. I regularly come here for Basement Reggae and while it isn't a live band the DJs spin great and it is a wonderful time. I think this basement is a perfect experience. The floor is slanted from one end to the other, it's tiny, and they serve cheap beer. They even serve 32 oz bottles of beer! The crowd is often mixed racially and by age. People dance and sit and talk and chill. The steps to get to the basement are super steep and seem like a death trap, especially if drunk. And if you don't want one of the cheap beers offered in the basement you can always go upstairs for an awesome selection. There is also a back door leading outside from the basement so you can step out for a moment to get some air or smoke but it's underneath the deck and is not like a patio and more like just standing in some dirt underneath a deck. The main floor of the bar looks grungy and old and is split in two; one room has the bar and the other room has a stage. They also have a deck off the back of the bar. The beer selection is great with a few great beers on tap and an enormous bottle selection. They have a really good selection of craft and imports. They also serve food and while I haven't had any in a long time I remember it satisfying my drunken craving. They also serve late, until like 1:00am every day. Things like burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and nachos. On Sunday they have brunch. If you don't like hipster dive bars stay away. But otherwise stop in for some great or cheap beer, music, food, people watching, whatever.... read more

This review is about the food: it's bleh. They sell Mexican food at the bar, which is a bit strange but we came here because we were in Northside around midnight and were hungry. The service was really slow - there is what seems to be one woman in the back making everything. We got chips and salsa and I got the burrito. The chips definitely just came out of a bag and the salsa didn't seem homemade so I thought it was a waste of money. The burrito was enormous. It was the size of a small baby so if you're going for quantity over quality, get the burrito. It had a strange taste that I couldn't place and I couldn't finish more than a couple of bites. I can't comment on the bar itself or the music because they had a screamo (if that's a genre) band playing which was pretty aggressive for the Mexican food-eating ambiance. I'll definitely be getting pizza from Chameleon instead next time! read more

The Comet?? ...well, as a whole, its alright. The beer section is fantastic. I mean seriously, they have a great selection of bottles and usually some tasty treats on tap! The support local music which is another significant plus in my book. They definitely have live, local music on the weekends and I'm fairly certain throughout the week, as well. The food??? ...well, its sub-par. If you want really good Mexican food, see one of my other reviews on Taqueria Mercado. The food at The Comet isn't really bad, but as far as "Mexican" food goes, its just not that good. Its fine. It will make you feel better if you are hungry or have had too many beers, but its never something I desire. Basically, the Comet is a cool joint to have some good beer and check out some good local music. I've been and I'll go again, but I'll probably stop for a bite to eat on my way. read more

I come here for the bluegrass on Sunday nights, and it's always a great time! Expansive and unique drink selection, and delicious burritos, quesadillas, nachos, etc!! They have an amazing brunch on Sunday mornings, too. And, there's various live music here almost every night! read more

Popped in to kill time and glad we did Friendly service GREAT FOOD and Genesse Cream Ale it was a wonderful surprise! Air conditioning would have made it perfect read more

The Comet is very Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. When it's good it's great but when it's bad it's miserable. Going here is always a crap shoot and you will know if it is going to be a good night or a bad night within the first 5 minutes of being there. The Good: The Comet has a very cool vibe to it, very chill, and it's a place where you can sit and chat unless bands are playing. The burritos are great and the jukebox is loaded with good tunes. Any place I can go and listen to Black Flag gets a thumbs up from me. And if you want beers, they have them, lots and lots of them. They also rotate what they keep in stock so if you are into discovering new micro brews, this is the place for you. The Bad: The service really depends on who is working and that affects everything else. The last time I went there I left after waiting close to 10 minutes to order dinner while 2 bartenders were working and there was less than 20 people in the place. This is not an isolated occurrence either. Again, if the service is on that night, it's good, but if it's off, it is way off. The Ugly: Although the two rooms look big, the place fills up quickly and can be hard to move around. Also the bathrooms are super small, so you might have wait or have a drunk stranger walk in on you and have an awkward foot touching foot moment. The Comet is a well known institution and is normally a fun night out but like I said you figure out which way it is going go within the first 5 minutes there. read more

A few years ago, this place was limping along, but now the food is better than ever. The menu isn't extensive, but the taste and ingredients are fresh and tasty. I had the nachos (order both beans, or "black and tan" for an adventure), the jerk tofu (better than ever), and spicy salsa, and it was fresh and spicy as hell. I was quite happy. The nachos were huge and I took half of them home. Guacamole is extra, but I think it's worth it. The beer list is great, and they also have Boyles drinks for those who don't like beer. read more

The food is awesome. The staff is awesome. The clientele is diverse and welcoming. The music is always great too. There is even a patio out back for nice days. read more

I love this place. Low key, laid back, a good selection of beers for the beer folk, and always happy to top off my Rose's and soda. The music is never so loud that you can't socialize, but often so good that you'd rather just listen. You'll find me here many a Sunday night for Bluegrass, which I never really new I liked until I paired it with another obsession: salsa. What keeps me coming back is the amazing homemade salsa. Each month (or so) a new specialty selection is added to the already impressive array of mild (sweet sweet onions), medium (jalapenos are our friends), and hot (fire in the hole!). The burritos being simply too much for me, I often order up the salsa sampler, which gives me a serving of all three heat levels, the specialty of the month, guacamole and a little sour cream to mellow out the hot hot salsa. A giant pile of warm (not homemade, but still so good) chips to ferry the delicious sauce to my lips and I'm a happy camper. Sunday brunch is also very enjoyable, but tends to not come with Bluegrass. read more

All right, so my betrothed and I fell prey to Groupon-syndrome and had heard tell of The Comet's tasty Mexican dishes and large beer selection and decided to check it out. (Side Rant: Groupon, either stop telling users it's okay to just use the app on our phones to redeem, or tell venues that they HAVE to accept non-printed Groupons. I'm getting sick of showing up at places that won't accept my Groupon on my phone, when it clearly states in the Groupon T&C that they should be acceptable. Long story short: The Comet will only accept printed Groupons.) My initial impression was not super great, to be honest: the bizarre ordering system is not explained anywhere, and the bartender ignored us for several minutes despite any real lack of a crowd. We apparently just weren't standing in the right spot. However, once we did finally manage to get our beers from their impressive selection of draughts and bottles, and our food order in, I will admit that it was worth the minor annoyances. My chicken tacos were super-fresh and overflowing with cilantro, cheese, and their salsa of the month, an amazing curry-based creation. My fiance, an avowed carnivore, got the blackened tofu burrito on word-of-mouth recommendation, and we hoovered those things up in a matter of minutes. It's not hard to make good, fresh, delicious Mexican food, and it's becoming slightly easier to find it, but it's still a rare occurrence to find it done as well as the Comet has done it, and in such a random dive bar locale. And a dive bar it is. The jukebox is clearly priceless, rattling out old 45s with reckless abandon at cash-only rates, and they have a majorly old-school photo booth set up where young hipsters in love can mark their magic moment of burrito-sharing for posterity. The mod, flocked velvet wallpaper is pretty sweet too. I wish I could give 3.5 stars here, because I really did enjoy the food and drink of the Comet, after we got settled in and made it clear that we weren't interlopers out to gentrify everyone's favorite seedy joint (that would be the gaggle of 40-somethings tricked out in their J Crew finest who came in after us). The overall vibe wasn't all that friendly when we came in, and it hadn't much changed by the time we left. But if it's fresh burritos and plenty of beer you're after, then you've come to the right place. We'll be back, for sure, printed Groupon in tow, and I'll make sure I haven't washed my hair in a few days, just to be safe. read more

Dear Comet, I wish I could pick you up and pluck you smack-dab in my New Orleans front yard. Alas, I will settle for visiting you when I visit my folks in the 'Nati. This bar saved my life when I was living in Cincy for a couple months after Hurricane Katrina. The sweetest bar staff and owners, great beer selection, awesome prices, and amazing live music. Thanks for keeping me sane. xoxo read more

I finally had the pleasure of visiting the Comet. I went on "bike night." I thought it might bring an added level of interest to the experience, but it was fairly low key while still having a positive energy to the atmosphere. Though the service we received was slightly surly and a little on the slow side, it didn't put a damper my spirits. It's a great place masquerading as a dive bar. The beer selection is excellent. There is both quality and variety. Additionally, the staff is knowledgeable and helpful in picking out just the right beer. The food was excellent. As good or better than I had heard it would be. Great vegetarian selections. The hot salsa is actually hot. Almost enough to make you sweat and get a runny nose. You ask for a menu at the bar, pay at the bar, then take the ticket to the order window, tell them where you are sitting and it shows up when it's ready. One burrito is more than enough even if you have a good appetite. I wasn't there for the live music, though I hear they book some quality gigs. They do have a pool table in the back. While they have outdoor seating it might be getting a bit cold for that these days. The only truly dive aspect to the bar is that the bathroom doors do not lock, much less close all the way. They aren't the cleanest looking I have seen, and you have to wash your hands at the sink in the bar (no they don't have a sink in the bathroom) so if you are a germ freak, you may want to watch out for the door handle. ;) All in all, this is a place I would like to frequent regularly. read more

Hard to believe this band has a gig, I'm gonna assume it's all friends and family because they are horrible Edit: I do like the bar's vibe and did not try food that looked excellent. Doesn't make it okay to book shit music and not expect it to affect the quality of patrons experience read more

Sometimes you just need to go on a long drive alone to clear your head. And sometimes that drive takes you to Cincinnati. And sometimes, you end up at The Comet. Wait, is this just me? Prolly. I showed up at The Comet around 430pm. No one was inside, but a bunch of regulars were hanging around outside. This bar isn't really a dive - it's too nice, and has too many fancy beers on tap - but it does have the regulars/locals aspect down. It's sort of like a cross between Columbus's Carabar and O'Reilly's. Eventually, a family, two businessmen, and a crazy chick came in. The crazy chick attempted to talk to everyone and I skillfully managed to ignore her (honestly I couldn't tell if she was drunk or crazy until she wrote me a note that said, "My name: J_____ from Cincinatti" in 5-year-old-ish handwriting) until... Waterloo Sunset came on the jukebox and she kept screaming "Who sings this?!" and when no one would talk to her, I mumbled, "The Kinks." And thus I had a new BFF for about 45 minutes, until I firmly told her I had to get back to work (writing in my notebook... hard work indeed) and proceeded to ignore her - to which she just turned the other way and began to pester the family. Anyway, it's a pretty weird local crowd. I ordered some PBRs and a chicken burrito with pineapple salsa. The burrito was 4-stars, I've had better - but too not many. It comes with gross chips that I did not eat - minus one star, blech. The service was decent, and the bartender apologised for random crazy lady taking over my quiet time. It wasn't a big deal, it was actually a bit amusing, but after about 45 mins and her offering for me to sleep over ("Not that I'm hitting on you") and meet her dog ("he's supreme"), I had had quite enough. So, interesting times at the Comet. I stayed until about 7, when I headed down to Shake It Records for the win! read more

This is one of my favorite bars in Cincinnati. Major Comet points. 1. Great beer selection. I will occasionally drink Jack at the Comet, but there are many fun beers here so might as well drink to their strength. 2. The food is not bad. It's pretty easy to find at least one item that makes you happy. I like the tofu quesadilla and I never get anything else now. And the salsa sampler is good to share. However, this is not authentic Mexican food. There is no cilantro to be found anywhere! 3. Now that you can't smoke, it's the best place to hang out and to take friends from out of town. The ventilation is piss poor so when people would smoke, your clothes would reek for days. 4. If there is a band playing and you do not like the band, go elsewhere. It gets really painfully loud. read more

I don't go to bars often, but when I do, The Comet is my #1 go-to place. Fantastic beer selection, usually good music, and great food. The burritos aren't the best I've ever had, but certainly well above standard "bar food," and it's fun to try the new monthly specialty salsas. Their Sunday brunch, on the other hand, is phenomenal. I have yet to order something that I didn't love. read more

Aw I so miss this place! So many memories - My first trip ever with my now husband on our first date, my friend's band playing to a full house, first Wednesday of the month karaoke (almost every month for a year!) and watching my BFA get a standing ovation from AC/DC Back in Black .... The burritos are great. The beer selection is fantastic. I have never had a bad night/experience at The Comet. read more

I LOVE The Comet!! Let me count the ways... Perfect neighborhood bar and eatery, and night hot spot and music venue. The bar is very casual, yet not scuzzy. It has a diner feel to it--checkered floor and bar stools--but it's also trendy in a way that won't put anyone off. There are two rooms, essentially, where one is more of the bar area/pool table room, and the other is the dining area/music side. Very cool wall decor in the music room! An orange/red 60's mod style motif. They feature TONS of good beer for the discriminating beer lover, and they have a short menu with burritos that are often times referred to as "legendary" by the locals. Additionally, this venue features live music most night of the week, and if I remember correctly, there is never a cover! That's an unheard concept of here in Orlando. As well, they have a fantastic jukebox that is FREE! Just play a few songs and keep the change bay-beh! Great discs too, ranging from The Buzzcocks to old rockabilly and ska. Highly recommended if you're in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area and enjoy checking out good local/regional live music. And burritos! read more

Three stars...I'm saying 2 stars for the Comet, and and 5 stars for the Comet Bluegrass All-Stars. Since TCBAS are only there on Sundays, and Sunday is only 1 of the 7 days of the week, 3 stars is being generous. The Comet isn't really my kind of place. They DO seem to have an amazing beer selection, but I don't really like beer. (Dark & Stormys were pretty good, though). They have food, which I generally appreciate in a bar, but although people rave about the Mexican food here, I don't think it's all that. In fact, I really don't think it's great at all. Ordering food it kind of a pain...you have to order it from the bar, then turn it in to the "kitchen", and if you don't know this already you just have to stand around and look stupid until someone tells you. The space isn't really much to look at, and I've never been there for brunch, so I can't speak to that. BUT... They host the Comet Bluegrass AllStars on Sunday nights...like every Sunday night for the past 15 years or something. And the Comet Bluegrass AllStars are AMAZING. The opportunity to listen to this band, for free, while enjoying a beverage and having food available--well, that transforms this bar into a 5-star place. It's intimate, enjoyable, and I plan to go back often. But without the music...for me, it's like Cinderella at the stroke of midnight read more

I've been here twice. The first time was for brunch, and I have to say that I wasn't as thrilled with it as I expected to be. However, I went back last night for dinner, and I'm officially a fan. Their beer variety is good, but what really put it over the top was the jerk tofu burrito. SO good and pretty big for $6. The people I was with also told me that the brunch quality has improved a lot since I was there in November- that maybe they got a new chef? Maybe I'll try that out another time. Their happy hour prices are pretty good, too. $3 and change for a draft beer. read more

We got taken here for Sunday brunch when visiting friends in Cincy. Truly a dive bar by definition and exactly what I was looking for. The sign outside said espresso. They don't have espresso. Fine, whatever, it doesn't really suit this place anyway. I drank the coffee and didn't worry about it. Oh but then moments later the food arrived. The glorious, oversized, delicious food! I got some kind of eggs benedict on a quesadilla with chipotle hollandaise, or something like that. There was some ham in there as well. Too complicated to remember, too amazing to forget. My wife got some of the best damn biscuits and gravy I have had at a restaurant. Bob Evans, eat your heart out! In conclusion: yum. read more

Having been to The Comet twice now, I can honestly say I have no idea what the big deal is about this place. The first time I came here was on a Sunday at about noon with a friend who told me they had the one of the best burritos in town. Of course we weren't aware they serve brunch on Sundays. Anyways, we decided to stay and we both ordered the french toast. Although it was good, it was extremely sugary and I ended up only being able to eat half of it. The second time I visited The Comet was at night when they were actually serving burritos. Two of us ordered chicken burritos, myself included, and the other being vegetarian ordered the tofu burrito. Although the woman working the bar and the guy in the kitchen were both polite, they did end up getting our burritos mixed up and my veggie friend ended up getting a nice mouthful of chicken, which she was anything but happy about. Other than that however the meal was good, not great, but good. Even with mediocre food however, The Comet does have some saving points. The biggest one being the amazing selection of beer available, many I had never even heard of. Secondly, the bar is definitely divey/hipsteresque in nature and if that's your scene this place is for you. Last, although the music can be loud it does give off a nice atmosphere. Come here to drink, not to eat. Not the other way around. read more

Nice beer selection, though nice is not the most descriptive word I could use there. Vast and eclectic is probably a better way to put that. Mostly, though, I come here for the burritos. I am a huge fan of the jerk tofu burrito, and can only manage to eat half a burrito in one sitting, as they are so huge. I like their spicy salsa for when my sinuses are being a jerk, and milder otherwise. Definitely my go-to place for local vegetarian/vegan burritos. I have found the speed of the service to be kind of insanely fast, but then, I have a tendency to go there after work, before they get any kind of busy. read more