I was in search of a pancake, and stumbled upon The Governor. I ordered it and was very impressed. The Cherry Cordial (seasonal fruit) pancake was HUGE and up there with one of the best I've had. The French Toast Sticks were large and great too. I was not a huge fan of the potato cakes. I tried the Plain Pancake too, but would highly recommend getting it with the seasonal fruit. If you're looking for breakfast all day, this is 100% a place to try. read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Plain Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

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The service was good! I got the General Tso Chicken Sandwich. I don't think it was that spicy at all. I'm the kind of person who can eat some spice but I don't like every bite to be burning. So it was good, barely any heat. Unless my taste buds are just off lol. I liked the bun. I thought the slaw didn't really have much apricot flavor but maybe it's not that strong or it's covered up by the flavor of the chicken. The potato cakes with the whipped feta and apple butter were really good! I also tried the Tollhouse pie. It came out warm and chocolatey with a good flakey crust. It was a bit expensive especially since if you got a sandwhich the sides were an extra charge. read more

Worth the stop! Stopped here on the way to Covington and it delivered. Had the egg sandwich with thick bacon (sub texas/white toast, highly recommend). Fries were great, the pancake was thick like cake, and French toast sticks were another win. Such a cute place with quick, friendly service, and even though the wait was listed at 30 minutes, it ended up being just 15. Definitely a place I'd come back to! read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Pancake and French Toast Sticks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

The food here is amazing!! We came here for a brunch/breakfast as a group of 4 where we were not disappointed and the wait was not long for a Saturday. The bacon was delicious and we were well fed with the portion sizes. The restaurant has some outdoor seating for the spring/summer/fall to allow for a little more room. The staff was helpful in providing recommendations and the menu has choices where you can't go wrong. read more

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Heavy Duty "diner" vibe in this place, but the menu is anything but standard. Hannah took care of us & did a great job answering all of our questions. The Lobster Queso was our starter & was chock full of lobster meat. I had the "Fromlette" (1/2 omelet, 1/2 fritata) "Big Steve" Style.....Took a few bites to get my head wrapped around it, but wow!!! so much flavor. My wife had the short-rib grilled cheese & absolutely loved it. We'll definitely be back soon to explore the rest of the menu & maybe try some drinks/desserts. read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

Atmosphere was amazing, and so beautiful inside. Was in town for the weekend and saw some great reviews on here and decided to try it out. Found a seat at the bar and was impressed at this tiny little human next to me eating this delicious looking sandwich so I had to try one as well- the Tao Chicken Sandwich. Looks AMAZING, and believe me, it was- for those that like a little heat! Could only eat about 1/2 the sandwich because my tongue was on fire but it was delicious. Service- the hostess was so nice and friendly when I entered, the bartender/wait staff, not so much. Maybe she was just having an off night... Would recommend giving it a try! read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Tso chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

Absolutely incredible diner. Loved every second I was there! Staff is super friendly and welcoming. Cute knick-knacks all over the restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious!! I had the creamy tomato soup and it has a nice heat to it from the Korean chili. Can never eat a regular creamy tomato soup again. I also had the patty melt. So much flavor in a sandwich. Already recommended to a lot of friends and will definitely be back when I'm in town! read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Bar area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

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Not my first or last review of the Governor! I aspire to try everything on this menu, it's so unique and delicious. The items on the menu aren't the most shareable but I highly recommend trying to split some with your table so you can taste everything. This visit included the rice bowl and the short rib grilled cheese (not pictured) which were both incredible. 10/10 would recommend again and again read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Cold toddy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

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We have been twice. My daughter and I both got the short rib grilled cheese with the tomato bisque. It's good. My husband has had the Ruben, a double cheeseburger, and patty melt. He says they're all good. My son liked his burger. My son in law had a burger and a dish that was a thick slice of bread, beef patty, marinara sauce and an egg on top with cheese. He said all of his food was good. read more

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First time eating here, but it won't be my last! I couldn't choose between the grilled cheese or patty melt, so my friend and I swapped halves! Smart idea. Got the best of both sandwiches. The waitress suggested adding a side of tomato soup so we each were able to dip! Smart idea too!! I loved both sandwiches, but my friend didn't love her patty melt she wanted more onions or sauce. My plan is to take my husband and try the chicken sandwich! I also loved how they displayed their salt and pepper collection. Organized and quirky! read more

I had the privilege of dining here twice in a month. The first time, I had no idea that the restaurant had been featured on the show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives". I found it to be quaint with great upscale food. Love the cozy atmosphere. The dining area is small, with tables close together, but you can grab one of the few booths for a bit more room and chat privacy. There are large windows near the front door that give a glimpse of passersby shopping along Main Street. The staff is very friendly. I had the seasonal lobster grilled cheese on my first visit, and it was phenomenal. This was a work lunch, so I stuck to my entree and an Iced Tea. The second visit was a pleasure lunch and I shared the Crab Rangoon Dip with large pieces of toasted buttered bread- very delicious (despite not having real crab) with my lunch companion. I went with another grilled cheese-themed sandwich, this time short rib, which was delicious. Both times, my sandwich was accompanied by a unique tomato soup with kimchee. It packed a nice flavor punch and was great to eat via spoon, but also as a dip for the thick cheesy bread. Next time I plan to try the deviled potato skins as they look fantatic! read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Crab Rangoon Dip - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

Went for lunch. This was my first time. My wife has been here before but wanted to go and try lobster roll. $30 is a lot of money. It was a decent amount of lobster-like filler on top of giant slices of bread. I tried it and it was decent, but not great. I ate the Governor's fried chicken sandwich. It had a sauce on top on a brioche bun. It was very good. I wouldn't say Exceptional. It was a little dry (over-cooked). The Bowling Alley fries were very good. They had a pepper spice on them. Good service. Small location and bar was packed. Also has outside seating but too hot! read more

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Finally after several years following the Governor on social media and the man the myth and the legend stopped to add the G to the family of Triple D we had to try it. The Pastrami burger was so amazing the flavor of the Pastrami married with the rest of the burger items. My co-pilot got the short rib grilled cheese this was so much better then I expected and I had HIGH expectations. This is a must try. The appetizer of the deviled eggs was not my thing but the co-pilot loved them. Sorry Governor I can only give 5 stars. ONE last comment the menu does change so check the menu on line. This was if you see something in a review to make sure the G still has what you saw. ENJOY!! read more

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The food here is phenomenal - it is one of my partner's favorites in the city. It was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives! Whether you get breakfast or lunch, you won't go wrong. I loved my breakfast sandwich. We kept looking at the other food being brought to other people's tables and saying "oh that looks good too!" The flavors are so unique so you're really getting that elevated taste experience. The vibe is very casual (it's still a diner) but the attention from the wait staff you receive is way more personal. We loved it and will be back. read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

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Been hearing about this place for a while, so I was looking forward to taking my team out for a holiday lunch at The Governor Modern Diner. I can see why this cute spot in Milford is so popular. We arrived at 11 and the diner, which was nicely decorated for the holidays, was practically full by the time we left. I enjoyed the OG Egg Sandwich with sausage. Served on brioche bun and featuring a folded cheesy omelette, it was very filling. I added some house made hot sauce for that extra spark. It was only greed and our skilled server that tempted me to add the potato cakes as a side. Served with whipped feta and apple butter, they were the star of the show! I'd love to come back of an evening and try the cocktails, which sounded wonderful. read more

Stumbled across this place by happenstance when we were in the area. We saw it was a "diner" so we kept our expectations low as we were extremely hungry. I'm so sorry to the Governor because this place is phenomenal. I took my (slightly picky, foodie) brother and he was blown away by the food. I have not stopped thinking about these potato cakes with the feta dip. I also had the lobster roll which was full of lobster and refreshing and flavorful. The waitress told us it used to be a rotational menu item but the customers loved it so much they put it on the menu. My extremely picky five year old even ate her sourdough pancake and asked if we could save the rest- then actually ate the leftovers at home! I mean who eats pancake leftovers?? Every single person that works here is a gem. They were so kind, patient and helpful. We will absolutely be back if we are in the area (if not making a drive back specifically to come here!) read more

Two words: potato cakes! We'll be back to try everything on the menu. The service was great. Our waitress was warm and welcoming and helped walked us through their menu. The diner is smaller and it felt very cozy. read more

Always a great place to dine. Food and service is awesome. Fun atmosphere. Can't wait to go back. read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Beet Poke Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

Super unique restaurant that was featured on DDD with Guy Fieri once I believe. The devilled potato skins were one of the most creative dishes I've ever tried and it was great. Also highly recommend the short rib grilled cheese! read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Deviled Potato Skins - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

We arrived around 6PM on a Monday and it wasn't busy at all. The inside was a little smaller than expected but it fit our group just fine. Our waiter came over shortly after and was always around when we needed him for something. The interior was super cute and I loved the wall of liquor bottles. There was even a small opening for us to see back into the kitchen. Our food came out quick and it was incredible. I only had the short rib grilled cheese but wow! I highly recommend that or the Governor sandwich if you go sometime soon. There's free parking out front or a short walk down the street. Happy eating! read more

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We went mid-afternoon after a hike. It wasn't busy during this time and we picked where we wanted to sit. We chose a cozy booth. Hubby ordered a turkey club and fries. I had the avocado toast. Mine was so good! I asked for runny yolks and they were perfect. Loved the pickled onions which gave it a nice zing. The avocado was the perfect ripeness. Hubs loved his sando also. Fries were crinkled and cooked just right with fluffy potato inside. Service was friendly and efficient. We'll be back! read more

Took a road trip to try the DDD featured The Governor. Started the meal with the deviled potato skins and a Bloody Mary. The restaurant is small but we got lucky and grabbed a seat at the bar. The potato skins were perfect and the Bloody Mary had a nice zesty flavor with grippos seasoning on top. Yum. We shared the cheeseburger and general Tso's chicken sandwich. Bring your appetite because the portions are huge. All was delicious and I will have to come back and try breakfast next time at this foodie perfect diner! read more

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After taking a walk through Historic downtown Milford, the family was hungry, so we stopped at the Governor Modern Diner. The food was excellent. I had the best Reuben in a long time. My wife and daughter enjoyed the Fried Fish Sando. My grandson thought the Governer's Burger was top choice. My son-in-law enjoyed the Short Rib Grilled Cheese. Everyone who ordered fries enjoyed them. I had enough with the Reuben. The service was good. Our server was pleasant and knew the menu. Everyone would come back again. read more

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I'd almost forgotten about this spot until my boss mentioned it one day after a meeting nearby. Last time I was regularly in the area, it was still being finished, and I'd heard good things about the place since then. So we decided to check it out for lunch and it turned out to be really good. When we went, it wasn't too busy. There were people sitting both inside and outside since it was a nice day. The place isn't huge but does have good seating in both spots. The inside looks like an upscale version of a classic diner. No wonder Guy Fieri came here once for one of his shows. Their menu was loaded with lots of options and so was their drink menu (especially with specialty cocktails). We started out with two interesting appetizers, the baked crab rangoon dip and deviled potato skins. They came out pretty quickly and both were good, though I think the potato skins were the winner between the two. Then we ordered our mains. I went with a Reuben and my boss got the short rib grilled cheese. Again, we didn't wait long at all before everything was ready. My Reuben was one if the better ones I've had in a while for sure. My boss enjoyed his grilled cheese and found the short rib to be very flavorful. The service was also excellent and our server was super friendly. I really like this spot. Of course, I think I may return with my lady someday, for dinner and libations. I'm curious about some of their specialty cocktails, particularly the Sage Advise. read more

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First time coming here an it's street parking so brush up on your parallel parking skills. Small building But we were able to get a seat quickly. The service was good but could have been better with refills. We started off with the deviled egg potato skins. They were good but it didn't wow me. I had the patty melt which was a great patty melt. The bread made it. There isn't any sides that come with it. The wife had the skillet sour dough pancake which was excellent. I had a taste of it and I thinking of getting it next time. I will be back again. read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Patty Melt and Skillet Sourdough Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

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Finally got around to experiencing lobster rolls at The Governor with my wife who is from Maine, and it did not disappoint. They were awesome! read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Lobster Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

Honestly not impressed. We've been twice to try to give them the benefit of the doubt. We stopped in purely because of seeing them on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. The staff was exceedingly rude and unhelpful during both visits. The noise level was so high you couldn't hold a conversation at the table. The food was just so-so. Nothing exciting or overly flavorful. Honestly, there are better brunch/lunch choices nearby. read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Bourbon slushy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

This place is amazing! The food is TOP notch, I got the lamb French dip and my wife got the short rib grilled cheese. BOTH were PHENOMENAL. Cocktails were great, the apple butter bar was insane too. Food gets an A+++. The environment was fun too, so aesthetically, this place nailed it as well. To land the plane, our server Hannah was awesome, very helpful, had great recommendations. I'm only in the area for three more days but I actually might come back tomorrow.... It was that good. Thanks!! read more

Found this little gem today. Easy free parking. Friendly staff. Outstanding food. I had the fried chicken sandwich, but would like to stop in for a cocktail next time. read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Fried chicken sammich. Messy, but tasty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

Been coming here over the past few years and thought it was time to write a review. This place has become our top to bottom favorite restaurant in the Cincinnati area. The food, the drinks, the atmosphere, the service...it is always top notch. Typically I find it hard to veer away from the lobster roll (my favorite lobster roll...I judge all other lobster rolls against this one), but seeing as it was brunch time, decided to have one of their fromlettes. I had the Big Steve, and my wife had the Goomba. While both were delicious, I think her Goomba edged out mine for the win of the day. I have to give props to their vintage tableware buyers, my 1980's Burger King Lando Calrissian glass made my day. Love this place, and am already looking forward to our next visit. read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Big Steve, The Goomba - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

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This place is a gem and I can see why Guy Fieri picked for Diners Driveins and Dives. The Bloody Mary's were off the chart. My sister and I had to split some goetta. So good and the General tso chicken sandwich top notch. The coleslaw on the sandwich was yummy. Service was quick and very friendly and the atmosphere is an old diner. The menu had a lot to pick from and all looked excellent. Next breakfast for me read more

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First time here, but was recommended by a friend and I'm glad I came! We came on a weekend and it was pretty busy but we were seated right away. Got the lobster cheese dip as a starter which is highly recommend. I took the waiters recommendation for the short rib grilled cheese and it was the bomb. I'll definitely have to return to check out some of the unique items on the menu. read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Short Rib Grilled Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

We got there at the end of the lunch rush so we got seated right away. It's cute inside- i liked it. Our server was friendly and pleasant. The food was amazing. We got a short rib grilled cheese that comes with a tomato soup dunker and a reuben and traded halves. They were both so so good. Best tomato soup I ever had. read more

We stopped here for lunch based on the great reviews. It's certainly worthy of those great reviews! I had MO's Rice bowl and the I can't believe it's vegan chili. The rice bowl was a mix of brown rice, cucumber, pickled onion greens, fried mozzarella cheese and tahini sauce as the dressing. It came topped with sunny side up egg. It was great! The 'I can't believe it's vegan chili' was good but with intense flavor and some heat. I'm not sure I'd order that again. My son had the Reuben with Cole slaw and the deviled potato skins. He liked the Reuben and saw I'd the slaw was great. The potatoes were good, just good. The presentation of the food is creative and thoughtful. Well done! As Arnold said, 'I'll be back'! read more

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First time in the place, we have heard great things. They have been on Diners,Drive-in and Dives and we were excited to check them out. Perfect weather Saturday the place was packed we had to wait 20 minutes for a table and settled in for our meal. The Cocktails were varied and Interesting I had the mezcal mango cocktail and it was outstanding a heavy pour and good sized. I opted for the patty melt and crinkle fries. The patty melt available in single or double patty. The single was very large and tasty. My wife had the French toast sticks and bacon. The bacon was very thick cut and seemed more like pork belly deep fried than bacon. It was the highlight of the meal, order some you will thank me read more

The Governor Modern Diner - Patty melt single patty plenty big for lunch and classic crinkle fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milford, Ohio

For a breakfast place, it's pretty solid! A friend who lives in Milford recommended this place while we were visiting. It has breakfast all day and other options. We split a bunch of items to share. The star was the fromlette. It was scrumptious. We had the Goomba. It was packed full of mushrooms and other goodies. The breadcrumbs on top add a nice crunch and could be mistaken for bacon bits at first glance. I could have done without the aioli on it. The potatoes were amazing. Crunchy outside and soft inside. We could have used more sauce that comes on the side. The goetta is super tasty, but not crispy enough for my liking. I would ask for extra crispy. The governor bacon was really tasty, but chewy due to its thickness. The French toast sticks were good, but the bread is too dense in my opinion. We still enjoyed them. The other star was the sourdough toast. It appeared buttered and grilled, as opposed to toasted. It was superb!! The jam with it was also delightful. I highly recommend both. Staff was friendly and food came out fairly quickly from the kitchen. The prices are decent for the quality of the food. read more

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The Governor is the the place in Milford where camaraderie and the importance of a place where people can come together and feel a sense of belonging. It has proven to be the neighborhood gem. The food has always been great, you can eat breakfast all day and the menu seasonal changes keep me coming back. They had the cutest pride drink , so get yours before it's gone. And not to brag , Noel handles that bar! I love seeing her and can guarantee you'll be taken care of! Honestly, you'll be happy with any service you'll encounter. read more

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We went on a Thursday evening at 5:15 and were sat right away. Nice eatery with some hits and misses. Overall the food was really good for a diner. I'll start with what was a hit: deviled potato skins were so tasty and a perfect amount of toppings, potatoes could've had some seasoning to them though. Short Rib Grilled Cheese was phenomenal, the bread and the pairing of the tomato soup elevated it to another level. Crinkle fries were perfect! Misses: Burger was a bit disappointing, could've had more flavor and I was not a fan of the bun. The peanut butter porter was also a disappointment because I thought it would've been draft but it was in a can. The Red Velvet Cupcake I do not recommend.. was not good at all. Overall we had a great experience. The staff was pleasant and it definitely has a modern hipster vibe. Lot of locals and meet ups here. Great place to catch up with friends! read more

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My husband and I were looking forward to trying this restaurant while we waited for my daughter to do college testing. We walked in and were greeted but the shuffled among three different staff. The bar was 90% open and there were 2 booths also available. A booth would have been great and we told the 3rd greeter this. She said she would have to check if that was ok because they may be saving for larger parties....keep in mind these booths are tiny and would be very tight for 4 people. The greeter came back and told us that we could either wait or sit at the bar. I looked around and there are only about 2 tables for 2 in very congested parts of the restaurant. We walked a couple of blocks from our car and there was almost no one in the street. My husband and I are professionals and were nicely dressed. I have never been turned away like this in my life! Such a rude and arrogant attitude. We will never come back and will pass this story on to our friends. read more

Excellent food service and ambiance. Apricot cole slaw and a burger w/ fries.This place is gold. read more