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    The Hi-Mark

    4.1 (191 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Buffalo Chicken Sandwich & Fries
    McKinley H.

    Another great dinner! Came here again for trivia on a Wednesday and tried the seasonal bulgogi hoagie. It was by far the best thing I've had here so far, and I've loved all my meals. If you need a sign to try it before it is gone, go now! If it is gone, you still won't go wrong with anything on the menu. Love this place and love coming back!

    Courty B.

    Five stars for atmosphere plus excellent execution of quality food at a neighborhood bar price. This spot makes me wish I still lived in the east end in Columbia Tusculum -- this is your ultimate local bar. It is extremely comfortable for hanging out, but also happens to have excellent food and part of a legit restaurant group that's still not too big. This group is able to provide quality food at reasonable bar prices, which is almost unheard of anymore. They are known for their chicken wings and rightfully so. They have an excellent selection of sauces and dry rub. Their burgers are made of quality meat from the infamous Avril Bleh & Sons. Crinkle cut fries are everything you want them to be -- ratio of potato to fried whilst perfectly crispy and fresh. Spoken like a true chunk! They also have gotten it right when it comes to drinks. They have interesting choices on tap and host amazing specials, like $10 pitchers of beer and half price wine night, etc. The service is friendly and efficient, and the renovated east end building was done right -- comfortable but retaining the historical feel. We will be back again and again -- as a local neighborhood bar should be.

    Outside porch
    Whitney V.

    Interesting bar with a lot of people. Great place near the river that has space to hang out with friends. The best is in the summer/early fall to hang out on the deck, but the inside space has plenty of seating. The bartenders messed up our drink order and the food takes a bit of time but overall not a bad place to visit when you've got time.

    Crinkle Fries Basket
    Anna Y.

    The Hi-Mark is always consistently great! We came on a Sunday around 6:00 and there were luckily still seats available on the patio to enjoy the weather - our food came out so fast and everyone ordered something they'd never had before - 10/10's all around. My favorite tip is to order a side/cup of the Eli's BBQ dry rub- it is so delicious.

    Inside of the bar
    George B.

    Came here with some friend's service was okay, the staff wasn't that friendly. We ordered some buffalo chicken wings and my guest had ordered a pretzel which they said was super hard and unflavored. As more and more people came in it got super loud I couldn't even hear myself talk, but it was cool for the night . It was clean and a good atmosphere. Agin it was just okay, I wish the staff was a little bit more friendly but it's okay. If you are ever in the area stop in and watch some games and hang out with friends! I did enjoy all the tvs and the games that they had on!

    Burger & Fries
    Ann S.

    We were looking for somewhere different and decided we'd try a place on Riverside Drive /Rt 52. You know, you drive along the river in the East Side of Cinci and pass several little bars and bbq joints dotted along the way. And you wonder "what's that place like? Who goes there? How'd they find it?" So this was the night. It was a nice day/evening so plenty of people had the same idea. We found seating on the second floor by the window (tip: don't brush any crumbs off your table toward the window because there are tables down below ). We ordered the cauliflower app (pretty good!) and the pretzel (wheat? Not your usual white dough interior). For entrees we had wings, burger, melt and fried chicken sandwich. We had the crispy fries. They were all decent - we didn't have any complaints, except we wished the fries had been fresh and hot -- because they were pretty good lukewarm, so they must have been great when they were hot! There was a mixed crowd: groups just having beers, families having dinner. Outdoor patio was bustling and tables inside were all filled. Music playing. Order at the bar and they bring the food to you. Easy parking in the lot in back. So know we know: regular people go to these places and have burgers and beers. We'll try some of the others along this route next time the urge comes upon us.

    The Hi-Melt & Fries, pickle chips
    Mieke C.

    Another Cincy gem! Great food--when the Reuben is in season, get it!! Great fries and fried pickles. I've never had a bad meal here. The patio is comfortable--stools with backs at high-tops--and basically on the river. Feels like summer on the back porch with friends. Good selection of beers, good cocktails. Friendly bartenders. Don't sleep on this place!

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    Me and my wife both got the smash burgers , she got the "Hi-Melt" and I got the "Burger" both with double patties and they were delicious, we both also had the fries, hers were just plain and mine were loaded which had a little little more cheese sauce than I care for but they weren't terrible and it's a pet friendly place so long as you don't mind setting on the patio which is a plus for us, service was good although we just went ahead and went in to order in order to save some time.

    Charged full price for said happy hour
    Patrice B.

    If workers can't deliver quality customer service during "special" weeks I.e. wings week then they shouldn't participate! I've been here several times and never had an issue with any staff until today when the assumed manager (guy with laptop & large beard) decided to raise his voice when the server asked him how to add "all flats" to the order. He told the guy you cant make any adjustments and proceeded to raise his voice loudly and tell me as well as if I wasn't standing right beside him and didn't hear him the first time. He also proceeded to tell me I could pay full price for the wings and do whatever I wanted to them. Again rude for no reason because why would anyone pay an additional $6 just to make the adjustment- wasn't necessary and certainly wasn't warranted. It was my friends first time there and all stated they would not be returning due to his attitude and mistreatment. The wings & drinks overall were good. Also the loaded fries have doubled in price since Covid which sucks and beyond that we were charged full price for our drinks when Monday is stated as happy hour all day and the server confirmed our drinks would have the discount. All of it was a cluster and not worth my return.

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    Dive bar with the food you would expect at a dive bar, but delicious none the less. Will be back when we are out this way.

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    Went here for my social groups' last pub crawl. Cool basement with Aerosmith pinball, ms Pac-Man/Gaiaga, hoop fever, etc

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    Overlook Lodge: A Rustic Watering Hole

    Overlook Lodge: A Rustic Watering Hole

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    I came out in December for their Miracle pop-up in 2025…read more As someone who has gone to a ton of holiday cocktail bars and pop-ups over the last 10 years, Overlook Lodge's is probably the best I've ever been to. Be aware it will be FAST. Look at the order ahead of time if you're a picky eater/drinker. They run your appointment like clockwork, and you'll be in-and-out, gulping down cocktails, through the entire experience. Your two drinks are included (this year, anyway), and I'd honestly be surprised if you managed to have time for a third. Time zips by fast. That being said, because they do it this way, you essentially have constant service, there's "events" that happen at the end of your reservation time, (I don't want to spoil it, but cover your drink!), and then they kick you out. Service was friendly, though, and I saw the server make time to take group photos for all of the tables (including ours) with someone at the table's camera. (No bullshit "group photo" upsells here) It's kinda loud, though, and I wouldn't recommend this as a chill meet-up-and-socialize spot. (If you wanna talk, they have an addendum, Christmas-themed laid-back bar next door.) It's more of a "get blasted in the face by Christmas for an hour and then leave" experience. It's pretty loud, and talking can be a bit difficult over the music and constant interruptions (more drinks? Photos? Cute Christmas video montage?) But this works in its favor as it feels the most Christmas, over-the-top, and seasonal out of all the holiday bars I've ever been to. It also keeps it from feeling too crowded as reservations are required, so you for-sure have a seat and you don't have to stand forever in line to wait for drinks. I'd probably guesstimate that bar staff is making all of their seasonal drinks, constantly, and servers just pick one up to deliver. With the capacity in here, it would make sense. No idea what the bar is like the rest of the year; this is just a review for the Miracle pop-up which, again, is probably the best I've been to in the Midwest. Cincinnati, you're spoiled down here. (Sidenote, I was absolutely taken aback by their TV presentation on the wall. It's hard to describe, but it isn't just a projector showing a giant rectangle. It's specifically slotted into the holes in-between holiday decorations. Staff told me that had to hire special technicians to get it to show up that way and that's seriously a level of detail I am so amazed by.)

    Oh my! Merry Christmas on overdrive! Couldn't be more excited to share this unique experience with…read moremy adult children. We started with a shot and then the two cocktails. Such an amazing experience

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