Nice, cozy neighborhood bar with a fun dive-bar atmosphere. They have a sign-up list for live…read moreperformances, so there's almost always someone singing or playing music. It's a great spot if you enjoy live entertainment, but it can make it a little difficult to have a conversation. The food was good I had the mushroom and Swiss burger, and I'd order it again. The pretzel was good to share for the table. Just be aware that some of their popular items, like the beet sandwich and even the fries, can sell out. You order at the bar, but the staff brings the food to your table, which is convenient. It gets pretty hot inside, especially when it's busy. Not really their fault though with the heatwave. I would just need to bring water if I come back.

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.

Our favorite spot in Cincy! The Carrot Salad and Chocolate Mousse are absolute can't miss items --…read moreboth SO good. We also loved the Brioche Bread service with seasonal Miso butter, such a yummy balance of savory and salty while being super airy and light. Had the Steak Frites and Cavatelli, both so wondering and flavorful. Excited to come back and try the Burger and Cod as well. The entire front of house staff was super welcoming and the inside is so cute, a great date night spot! Made a res but definitely want to come back and walk in for the bar.

Top notch service and outstanding food! Our server, Kadyn, was so helpful and kind. The bread, cod,…read morecocktails, ravioli, and mousse were perfection. The cod was the stand out dish for us. This may have taken the the top spot for my favorite restaurant in the city.

Recently, my fiancée and I have been riding our bikes the last couple of months. We parked our…read morebikes and wanted to explore the old Milford area. We stumbled on this place and wanted to come here for our 10 year anniversary. When I got home, I made reservations. This is definitely 100% authentic. The couple/owners are from France. So you know the food is homemade. The food menu is simple. The drink menu has a lot of great selections for your pairing. The inside is very nostalgic. From pictures from their past and love the bright walls. Inviting and laid back. Lilly was our server. She was down to earth and attentive. We ordered: Drinks: -Domaine des Cellier 3 Cotes Du Rhone (bottle) Appetizer: -Snails (Escargot) Dinner: -Baked salmon w/ broccoli au gratin -Beef Bourguignon w/ smashed potatoes Dessert: -Chocolate mousse -Coffee & Cordial- Coffee 1 oz cordial and whipped cream Cordials: Grand Marnier The escargot was so delish. It wasn't greasy and had alot of garlic. Which I love. The rest of our meals were epic! My baked Chilean salmon was cooked to perfection. I absolutely love their homemade dill sauce that came with it. The potatoes had great flavor. My fiancée really loved his dish. He said it's one of the best he's had. It was made with love. We couldn't end it there, we had to get dessert. It tasted so good with our French press coffee. It was so fresh. I rave about this place. What an awesome experience and I can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu.

My fiancee and I saw this place before and wanted to give it a try for our 10th anniversary. We…read moreboth love French cuisine and I turned her on to escargot a few years ago at one of Jean Robert's restaurants. My fiancee made reservations beforehand just in case. We loved the place as soon as we walked in. Very unique and very laid back atmosphere. We were greeted right away by a very friendly hostess. Lily was our server and she was awesome. Here's what we had: Drinks: -Domaine des Cellier 3 Cotes Du Rhone (bottle) Appetizer: -Snails (Escargot) Dinner: -Baked salmon w/ broccoli au gratin -Beef Bourguignon w/ smashed potatoes Dessert: -Chocolate mousse -Coffee & Cordial- Coffee 1 oz cordial and whipped cream Cordials: Grand Marnier Everything was amazing! They were definitely generous with the escargot and we were sopping all up the sauce with our bread. The beef in my Bourguignon was so tender I could cut it like butter with a spoon. My fiancee really loved her salmon too. The mousse with the coffee & cordial made the perfect dessert pairing. Trust me, try a shot of Grand Marnier in the coffee & cordial, because the orange zest it brings is perfect in it. We'll absolutely be going back!

I've been to Raya's twice now, got the gyro first and then the cheesesteak wrap. Both were…read moredelicious and came out piping hot! They were quick and filling, exactly what I was looking for.

What a delicious restaurant! We ended up here after a long day walking the city, and upon entering…read morefelt transported into another culture. It was welcoming and vibrant and homey all at the same time. The owner was there talking with customers, and after giving us time to look over the menu she came to us and asked us to place our order all together. We got grape leaves, baba Ghosh, Greek salad and tabouli to share. I also got hot tea which was dark and fragrant. The meal came quickly and melted in our mouths! I loved the vibrancy of the tabouli, and the texture of the grape leaves were amazing. We sat to enjoy the meal and would fur sure return again and again. It was delicious! If you are t familiar with Lebanese food this is an excellent place to try it as it is amazing!

Wow, what a Cincinnati gem! It's a short way off the beaten path- but so worth it! Located off of…read moreDalton street near Union Terminal it is hidden away in part of an old factory. Don't be fooled by this- definitely one of the most authentic and best tasting German style meals I've had in a while! They offer seasonal dishes as well as standards. We tried the Jäger schnitzel and the stuffed schnitzel- both with spaetzle as the side dish. The schnitzel was huge and hand dipped and fried perfectly. The spaetzle was also yummy. They serve a nice selection of draft German beers as well as some local ones. We decided to split an apple strudel- also scrumptious! Definitely recommend this if you want to eat German in the Cincinnati area.

A Little Piece of Bavaria Hidden in Cincinnati (and Yes...Even a German King Approves.)…read more As the 98 th King of Cincinnati Kolping Schützenfest, I recently joined a dozenn fellow Kings to welcome our newest member, King Ralph, at Kantine Biergarten Eatery. Understand something: You don't invite a room full of German Kings to a German restaurant unless you're either extremely confident...or completely out of your mind.. Germans can be wonderfullly warm people. We can also become unpaid food critics the moment someone says, "authentic German cooking." Thankfully, Peter had absolutely nothing to worry about. From the first bite it became obvious this wasn't "German-inspired." This was German. The seasoning isn't loud or gimmicky. It's what German cooking should be: layered, balanced, savory, comforting, and tasting like someone has been perfecting these recipes since before Cincinnati had streetcars. Every spice knows its job. Nothing screams. Everything sings. Our group ordered nearly everything on the menu: Schnitzel Wiener Art, Kässspatzen, Bratwurst, Currywurst, Leberkäsee, pretzels, potato salad, red cabbage, desserts. If it had a German name Americans struggle to pronounce, somebody ordered it. The remarkable part? Nobody said, "Mine was okay." Instead it was, "You've got to try this!"..."No, YOU have to try THIS!"..."Wait...who ordered THAT?" For a table full of Germans who are admittedly a bit snooty about German food, that's about as close to a standing ovation as you'll ever get. Peter is one of the great pleasures of visiting. His accent is still gloriously German, thick enough that within thirty seconds you're convinced your passport should be stamped before dessert, but his English is excellent, and his enthusiasm for food, beer, and hospitality is contagious...I'm still recovering from the joyful experience. Then there's Donna. She somehow manages to be hostesss, bartender, server, diplomat, and air traffic controller depending on what the room needs. She has a timeless elegance that reminds you how genuine hospitality used to be. Friendly, quick with a smile, completely unflappable, and somehow making controlled chaos look effortless. The entire staff deserves recognition. Everyone was upbeat, genuinely happy, and seemed to enjoy working there. That kind of atmosphere can't be faked. The beer selection deserves special mention. Traditional German imports share tap space with outstanding local German-style brews, including Hofbräuhaus Newport favorites. Whether you're craving a Helles, Märzen, Dunkel, Pilsner, or Weissbier, there's something for you. Do yourself a favor and order one of the giant German beer mugs. Life is simply better when you're drinking from something that could double as emergency home-defense equipment. The setting is exactly what it should be. This isn't polished, corporate, Instagram-engineered authenticity. It's relaxed. It's comfortable. It's Cincinnati. It's Bavaria. More than half the seating is outdoors, conversations linger, strangers become table mates, and nobody seems interested in rushing you out the door. One tiny suggestion, and I truly mean tiny. The century-old building has wonderful character, but it occasionally carries a faint musty aroma. Peter, invest in an OdorStop commercial ozone generator for occasional after-hours use. It's an inexpensive fix that would make an already outstanding experience even better. But that's like criticizing the Mona Lisa because the frame needs dusting. If you want white tablecloths and waiters whispering French words they don't understand, go somewhere else. If you want authentic German food prepared by an actual German who refuses to compromise, outstanding beer, wonderful people, fair prices, true Gemütlichkeit, and one of Cincinnati's best hidden gems, go to Kantine. You'll leave full. You'll leave happy. And if you're anything like our group of German Kings, you'll already be planning your next visit before you've backed out of the parking lot. Prost, Peter and Donna. You promised us Germany. You delivered Bavaria. Did i mention that this place is literally hidden away from any and all drive by and walking traffic. It is a s secret spot in old-Cincinnati.

The restaurant was very nice, the atmosphere was wonderful. Our waitress was wonderful, always…read moreright there when our water was about to run out. Holy cow was the food absolutely fantastic. I recommend the chicken kebab.

After a great visit with our daughter we had dinner at Truva. We secured a reservation weeks in…read moreadvance. The inside is decorated beautifully and the staff were so kind and welcoming. We started off with a few appetizers for the table. They provide bread and a delicious oil and tomato dipping sauce. My husband had Turkish pizza and my daughter and I had chicken kabob. Everything was delicious and fresh. We managed to leave enough room for baklava at the end. The service was excellent!

We are from Indianapolis & came for a Reds game. We were hungry & thirsty. I ordered the 3 Billy…read moreGoats sandwich & an expresso Martini. I really liked it. I've never had a sandwich like that. We chose to come to The Gruff because it was a close walk from Embassy Suites. Our waitress was the bomb.com! Her name is Abii!! She gave awesome customer service! Giving us places to go after we got done there. She is COOL BEANS!!!! We will definitely come back and see her & get another expresso Martini & the 3 Billy goat sandwich! To the ower if you read my review, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell Abii she is COOL BEANS!!! Do something nice for her, for our appreciation! She was a great start to an awesome Covington/Cincy weekend!!! Abii you keep being FABULOUS!!!! P.s. I like the Billy goat wallpaper in the bathroom!

When you walk across the blue bridge from Ohio to Kentucky you will find this restaurant very close…read moreby. We enjoyed a pizza and a burger and tots. We sat outside and there's a full bar also inside. It was a nice surprise to find this spot when we weren't planning on stopping to have dinner here when we decided to walk the bridge. It was nice although the bathrooms (unisex) were atrocious. The food was good tho!

Amazing visit to the newly opened Etxe. When you walk in, you know you're in for a dining…read moreexperience. The ambiance is so well set with mood lighting and wood. The staff is very welcoming and patrons are dressed very nice. We were lucky enough to sit near the open kitchen and I highly recommend doing so. It was fun to watch the magic happen in the kitchen. If you can, ask to sit nearby. Now onto the food, nothing we had dissapoint we at all. We started with the queso baguette, amazing, on the smaller side, but amazing flavor. Then we had the artichokes and these stole the show. Great flavors and textures. We ordered the 24 oz waygu to share and it was cooked to perfection. They also let you choose your steak which was a nice touch. Great date night at a new spot!

Very pleasant experience dining here…read more Wanted a steak tonight and a new place we haven't been. This place checked both of those boxes. The creekstone NY strip was cooked to perfection and seeing the kitchen from our seat was a neat addition. Our server was great as she asked if I was eating Halal (which I was) and ensured everything we ordered was not with ham or pork. Great service and food. Highly recommend!!