Great service and delicious food. A small space but they have seating outside too. We will be back.read more

What a true Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky gem. We were there when they opened at noon on Saturday…read moreand were grateful we decided not to wait! The inside is small and within a short time there was a wait for a table. I did note that they had an outside "Biergarten" which would add space in warm weather. Now for the food-- utterly fantastic and true to traditional German cuisine. We ordered the pretzels with Düsseldorf mustard. They arrived warm and yummy and the mustard provided a great tangy balance. BTW they are made in house. The pork schnitzel was excellent! They also offer a nice array of German beers on Draft or in cans. Service was efficient and pleasant. Can't wait for my next visit.

I was just looking for a restaurant that was close to me and stumbled upon a new favorite!…read more The mushroom soup is the best I've ever had and fantastic on a chilly day. The sausage was crispy on the outside, and cheesy goodness on the inside. The sauerkraut hit the spot perfectly. The bartender was friendly and the atmosphere was incredibly welcoming. I absolutely loved the whole vibe.

Wunderbar's charm lies in its quirky, kitschy neighborhood bar feel. Located in an historic…read morebuilding it offers a nice selection of draft beers as well as food. We went on a Saturday afternoon and noticed they also offered a weekend brunch menu. We ordered a tenderloin sandwich and a giant pretzel with beer cheese. Both were very good. There was live music also. The prices are moderate. The staff was friendly.

This is a truly hidden gem…read more On a dead end street at the beginning of Harrison Ave where it's "interrupted" by I-75, there's plenty of street parking. You've got to be observant or you might miss the place. Housed in what I suspect is an old factory and operated by a skeleton crew, this place gets it right. Order at the counter and they'll bring your food to whatever eclectic spot you choose to sit. The food is prepared where you can clearly see the cook. The care taken when preparing the food seems extraordinary in today's automated rush rush world. I would recommend this place without hesitation. Cold beer, healthy portions, not too bad on the wallet (not cheap though). If you can find it, go there.

This was a great find for a recent Saturday lunch. It was a warm day for April and it was pretty…read morewarm inside, but luckily we got a picnic table in the shade right out front. There seemed to be just one front of house person taking orders and pouring drinks, so there was a bit of a wait to order. They were unfortunately out of the cheese/onion spätzle so my fiance ordered currywurst instead. The rest of us ordered schnitzel with buttered spätzle. When the plates were set down, my finance immediately said he had plate envy. The schnitzels were huge and amazing. The buttered spätzle was the best I've had locally, both in texture and taste. The pork was pounded thin and fried but remained so tender and juicy. The currywurst was a bit of a let down for my finance. He said it seemed like regular wursts, with regular ketchup and some curry powder sprinkled on top. There was also not much ketchup. Maybe we are just used to Germany where they are swimming in a curry ketchup. The potatoes were great however. Overall, I would definitely recommend Kantine and hope to be back when they have the spätzle with onions and cheese.

Stopped in on a Monday morning and ended up with a bag of pretzel bread, garlic cheese dip,…read morecinnamon raisin bread, and a hot coffee to go. The self service coffee was delicious. Smooth, hot, fresh and not acidic and no burnt taste whatsoever. Delicious. I didn't try the Highlander Grog but I probably will check that out next time. The pretzel bread is fabulous, especially with the garlic cheese as a dip. I put them in the microwave for a few seconds and it made a delicious snack for Little Mister (the whole family enjoyed it!). The raisin bread made some delicious French toast in the morning. I like that they have more than one location. Call ahead when there is a holiday to make sure you can get an order in.

Those hot cross buns are unparallelled! I drive from Columbus to get them. We don't have anything…read morelike it in Columbus.

This is a great neighborhood style tavern in Madeira. Stop in for a beer and play some pool in the…read moreback or sit in the bar area and imagine you're sitting on Kelcy's bar in All in the Family. Maybe Archie and Barney Hefner will join you for a beer and some good old neighborhood conversation. Parking on the street or nearby at the old train depot.

I love that it's a dive sports bar, but the food was seriously disappointing. The potato pancakes…read morewere deep fried in old oil. Could taste the chicken and fish that had been fried in it earlier. The split pea & ham soup had a weird burnt flavor. Sad that it wasn't better. Still come for the neighborhood bar feel, just eat somewhere else.

Stopped by here on a Saturday afternoon - We loved the self-serve experience of choosing from…read moremultiple beers on tap, without having to commit to a full glass if you were only wanting to have a taste. I settled on the Waves of Grain ale which I enjoyed. We ordered #1 pizza - toppings were very good but the crust was ordinary (did not eat the crusts, a sure sign of a lackluster dough). Service was friendly but spare (it's almost all self-serve, so not much of a role for staff except to direct confused patrons). The space was open with lots of seating. Ambiance is industrial/parking lot. It's located where the old (and kitschy) Rancho Rankin motel used to be, which old time Cincinnatians might remember.

A consortium of Brewers got together and decided to open their own brewery. It's a story book…read moretale that actually worked. At Big Ash Brewing is all about the beer. They have a beer "Vending Area" area. You get a cash card then you pick and dispense your beer of choice. It's a great concept. Since I'm as newbie, I tried a small sample of several to find my favorite out of about 30 in-house brews. Then I got a full glass and sat down to some local entertainment. Tonight's band was "Twice Is Nice". A couple of talented guys who can sing pretty good, playing the music of Tom Petty, James Taylor & Elton John and a few of their own. After a few beers, We ordered food from the other "Vending Area". "Plan your own pizza" Sauce, cheese, toppings. Pick it up at the window when your buzzards goes off. The pizza was just "Ok". The giant pretzel was tasty. All said, the home brewed beer and the entertainment made this a great experience.

A Cincinnati staple and OG resturant that is still living up to the hype! My husband loved their…read morewings (rotate their sauces) and I had a delicious burger (a little heavy on the sauce but not mad about it). They had super yummy signature cocktails (if you are a spaghett fan they have it) and was asked to try and make their old fashion at home because it was loved so much! A super cool courtyard area that's enclosed for all year long use! Amazing people and in a great spot in the city if you are going to a game, show, or just roaming around!

What an incredible experience at Arnold's! We tried Arnold's last week for their Friday Fish Fry…read moreand live music and holy moly we were blown away. Their inside seating area and bar have gorgeous wall to wall pictures of the history of the place. The owner- Chris- was extremely gracious and told us super fun facts about the place. The whole restaurant is rich with Cincinnati history. We ordered the Wisconsin fish fry and the truffle brie chicken. Both were super delicious. When the polka music started playing the whole place changed and everyone really got into the fun music and rejoiced in the glory of the live band. We can't wait to revisit and try other things on the menu. Highly recommend Arnold's.

Great place to go to before an FC game. It's busy today due to Reds opening day . Prices are on…read morepar with other places for beers. Cocktails are available. Seating in and outside... they have a fire pit. Parking on the street. They have a food truck on site.

Several thc drink options, which was great for dry jan! The seating inside was great!!! So many…read morecozy couches and moody rooms, which are great for date night or groups of friends. The bartenders were nice and helpful. HUGE outdoor area!

Great place! I've been here a few times and the service is great. The bartenders are so friendly…read moreand great to chat with. The pretzels are delicious. The whole environment is great to have a chill evening with and watch whatever game is on.

We stopped in here for lunch one afternoon. The bar was quiet and our waitress came over and gave…read moreus menus and asked if we had been in before and no this was our first time. She answered any questions we had and gave us some time to look over the menu. She came back and I ordered the Dubliner cocktail and my friend ordered a Jameson Irish Whiskey. My Dubliner was a strong one and may have been the wrong choice for me for lunch but I will know for the next time in. She took our food order and I ordered the Shaved Prime Rib sandwich and I was given a choice of Saratoga chips, mashed potatoes, house cut fries, sweet potato fries, tots, fried broccoli, peas, or a side salad. I chose the Saratoga chips, I love them! My friend ordered the Reuben and also the chips. My sandwich came with au jus on the side for dipping. My chips were as I would expect them to be, a little thick and crunchy! I was not a big fan of the ciabatta bread on my sandwich but overall it was good. It is an Irish pub and looked good inside with all the wood. I think we will likely stop in again at some point.

This place is awesome inside. I love it. It's fun to bring family…read more The food is fresh and you get good portions. This is always fun to go with the boys.

Zip's Cafe is an Iconic Cincinnati Classic and there is nothing that compares around! Their burgers…read moreare fresh with fresh ground meat and perfectly prepared and the chili is in my opinion, the best chili in Southwestern Ohio! Thus is a must go to stop if you have not been and I guarantee, it won't be your last stop. I would go into details inthus review but this time, I'm going to just tell you, you have to come experience it yourself. The place is small so if you have to wait, it's well worth it. Tables turn pretty quickly. Just be patient! You can't rush perfection! Don't think about it, just GO!