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    The Lounge

    3.2 (20 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    The Food Never disappoints, the same lady makes the side dishes daily, meat is made to order. This is spicy garlic, yams, Mac and cheese.

    Food never disappoints,amazing side dishes, wings and fish. I can stop by at least twice a week.

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    Leah S.

    Oh YAM! Seriously I'll get to the review, but the candied yams at this place are like your grandma's (if your grandma is from the South). The venue is a hole in the wall local bar, but the decor is cool, there is a pool table and lots of TV's. Seems like a good place to watch the game. Ok, so I'm giving this place 4 stars because our first food order was given away (even the waitress was upset) and I didn't like one of the drinks (the Wonder Woman) , but overall it was good. The Strawberry Henny drink is yummy. The food is all spicy but tasty. Favorites were the spicy greens and the YAMS! Seriously, I want to eat these yams every day. Like I might make a haiku about these yams. I can't wait to come back and get more. In fact I may get a takeout order.

    Megan L.

    Horrible service, only worried about men and they wait 60 mins to serve the women. All around horrible. Thick women that are only worried about Cincinnati clout and not service. Honestly would not recommend. This always happens when you try to support black businesses. Presentation is not key here and our fries were cold and they said it only take 3 mins to cook!!! Super disappointed in this black establishment.

    Henny and slushee I added double shot

    Horrible horrible service!! First of all I stood at the bar for 10 mins and one person was in front of me with no acknowledgement from the only bartender there: thick light skin bartender After waiting for about 15 minutes I was asked what do I want in rush manner. I wanted to order food but by the service of the The thick light skin bartender she made me just wanna order a drink. What establishments doesn't want customers to spend more money?? I was over charge for my drinks!!! I was charge different prices for the exact same drink two different times I came to the light skin bartender told me even tho it was happy hour I still had to pay full price for my shot. I was on the phone with my sister and she heard everything! She couldn't believe it! If your a beautiful female DO NOT COME HERE!!! The bartenders are very mild and rude and ONLY PROVIDES GOOD SERVICE TO MEN. Not to mention I STILL TIPPED THE HEFFA BECAUSE I WANTED TO SUPPORT BLACK BUSINESSES BUT THIS ISNT THE WAY! What do I recommend? Hire ppl that first has REASONABLE CUSTOMERS SERVICE! Prices are to high for the service to be this bad! Not telling you to change prices however better customer service YES!! Don't worry I won't be back! Oh yeah I also heard because Cincinnati is very small that light skin bartender overcharge your orders to increase her tips. This also was the same bartender that gave me service early today during happy hour.

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    I ordered the whiting fish, yams and Mac which all of it made me want to SMACK my momma

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    Great food wonderful vibe and good music. I will definitely be back. Delicious was worth every dollar

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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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    Excellent environment, good food and phenomenal service. I ordered the Queen City Trap Burger WITH…read morea fried egg & it looked so good, I didn't even have time to take a pic before my mouth took a deep dive. Highly recommend this place for a chill fun fueled night w friends or family!

    My husband and I had dinner at the Golden Sparrow this evening. We had high hopes that the food…read morewould be better than what had been served by the previous owners. Those hopes were dashed when we pulled up and saw the same food truck, the Fat Trap, still there. The food from this truck is just not good food. It's overly greasy, over-cooked and the oil always tastes old. But, hoping that with new owners and a slightly revamped menu that it might be better. Sadly, it was not. We waited quite awhile for our food - even though they were not very busy. The food looked good when it was finally brought to us. But it tasted like the oil needed to be changed. My husband ordered the Fried Fish Basket with a side of fries. I ordered the Chicken Sandwich, fried, with a side of tater tots. My husband's fries were cold and his fish tasted like old fryer oil. He said both the fries and fish had been cooked properly, and he could tell the fries would've been good if they had been warm, but the fish had the astringent taste of old oil. My chicken sandwich was overcooked and very, very dry. The tater tots were hot and pretty good. We needed some ketchup so I went up to the bar to get some (where it's kept) but couldn't get acknowledged by the two bartenders. I found some on another table and took it back to my table. We were starving so we ate the food, even though we didn't care for it. Although we did not finish it. Quite honestly, the food is over-priced for bar food served from a food truck. Below average food at that. We saw a few people that needed drinks and had gone up to the bar only to have to wait awhile while the bartenders socialized. These are the same things we noticed on previous visits to the bar and why we have only been here less than a half dozen times. While standing at the bar and waiting to pay we heard the bartender telling a customer that the new owners "only put in the little lounge area over there (while pointing to the couch) but otherwise have kept everything else the same." That's very unfortunate. The food truck needs to go or a new one hired and the bartenders need customer service training. It's unlikely we'll be back.

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    This is officially a 5-star stop, Cincinnati…read more I had the chance to go back to Cali for its 5-year Anniversary, and it was everything. The owner, Boss Man, made sure to take care of his customers the way they've taken care of him for the past five years, and I must say...the community must treat this brother well! He and Lady Mercy didn't miss a trick: decorated tables with centerpieces, signature drinks, balloon sprays, a soundtrack right out of your 35+ childhood (more like 45+, but I'm not mad at walking in on a club playing some Luther), heated seating outside, AND free food fresh from the grill out back. I mean, damn. In the midst of all this grandeur (at a neighborhood bar, no less!), the staff STILL managed to give some crazy-good service. Nikki remembered my name, remembered my drink, and even came to get me out back when a table opened up inside. What's that? You're serving up dranks AND dope customer service? I'm a fan of her Maker's Lemonade, it's truly addictive. Nikki and Rina somehow manage to hold it DOWN behind and in front of the bar. Kudos to those ladies, and a prime example of why you tip your waitstaff. There were literally a hundred people in the place at one point, and these ladies weren't phased. Finally, the food. THE FOOD! Check out the pictures of the watermelon swan and other beautiful nibbles! Chef was on his game back on the grill from the minute we walked in, and it was clear they'd been at it for HOURS to get everything just right. This spot just keeps getting better for this reviewer.

    The drinks were great and the food appears to be even better…read more I'll have to try some food next time I go.

    The Lounge - soulfood - Updated May 2026

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