Food is good, love the front room area, great happy hour specials and friendly service

We went to W Bar Bistro for the first time tonight. We had the onion rings as an appetizer and they were delicious. I ordered the Korean chicken and waffle and it was OK, I probably would not order it again. However, my husband ordered the blackened salmon over brussel sprouts and he could not stop raving about the dish. I have not heard him go on like that about a meal in a very long time. I think the food prices are decent, but I feel like the drink prices are a bit inflated. We will come back for another experience. read more

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Decided to try this spot over on the west side of Cincinnati. Great location and plenty of parking. We were seated right away. Took a while for the server to great us. They were all huddled by the ordering system. They had a nice menu selection. I was excited about the salmon with brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts were really good. They were caramelized with onion and bacon. The grilled salmon was delicious too. It had a sweet chili glaze that I enjoyed. The fish and chips were epic. The fish was huge and the fried breading was delicious. It had a hint of malt vinegar to it. They gave us tons of fries. The restaurant could be loud at times. The noise primarily coming from staff chatting in the kitchen. That was a little distracting from our dining experience. We decided to get a scoop of ice-cream on our way out. There's an attached ice-cream parlor which is fun. I got a scoop of salted caramel. The scoop was huge and the ice cream was really good. Overall it was a nice experience. I'd try it again. Next time I'd get a boozy slush from the ice cream shop. read more

W Bar Bistro - Fish and chips - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Amazing food all around, loved it! I'm definitely coming back again. My kids loved it so much, amazing! and great service I knew I had to leave a good tip. Good Experienc. read more

Such great food and service! We went here for our anniversary and it was the perfect atmosphere!

I don't get over to the west side of town alot but I am trying to improve that My friends decided on this adorable place It has a bistro vibe and a big bar in the middle of the restaurant My friend said they have changed the menu to add a lot of Mexican items I did order the mission burrito with beef and guacamole The beef was so well seasoned and the guacamole fresh so good My friends ordered fish and chips and the smash burger All very good The best surprise we got a free sundae or milkshake from Aubrey Jacks which is part of the restaurant It was amazing read more

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What a great place for dinner. We came for the happy hour menu. A smash burger and flatbread. Both were great. Service was really good. We'll be back. Love the neighborhood feel. read more

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The happy hour was legit!! $3 beers $12 huge double smash burger with high end beef and a side. This is on the rotation for sure. The staff was great. Same owners as Ivory House and you can tell they care about the location. read more

The food is always spot on and I love the staff! So friendly and on it! My glass is never empty!

I had the smash burger my son had blackened chicken, both were good. Beautiful atmosphere and lovely service. read more

W Bar Bistro - Dining room - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great atmosphere and good food! Went for brunch on a Sunday and it wasn't super packed. Made a reservation with no issues.

I almost went with a three-star review, but the place is so cute. I had to give an extra star for ambience. Our waitress was nice and knowledgeable. We ended up with fish and chips and a burger. We also got a side mac and cheese. The fish and chips were good. The burger was good. The fries were very good. The mac and cheese was a huge disappointment. We had high hopes, but the mac and cheese was bland. It sounded fantastic, but it was not special. I recommend a pass on this. Aside from the miss on the mac and cheese, everything else was tasty and satisfying. We'd come back. read more

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I've been for brunch and dinner now and honestly, after seeing the full dinner menu I'm excited to go back. A lot of variety, from several "different" establishments all in one location. It has had quite the upgrade since Henke (RIP) and the place looks great, but still has excellent food and fantastic service. read more

I came to the W Bar + Bistro several months ago. It's a great restaurant on the Westside of Cincinnati. There was plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant. The appropriate attire would be business casual. The decor is cute. There's a nice bar area with ample seating. I came with a group of 8 for dinner. The dinner selections were sufficient. Some people at the table ordered the Chicken Alfredo, the Fish and Chips, and someone ordered the Vegan Chicken Club with Fries. I didn't want to be annoying and take pictures of everybody's food. LOL But, everyone said that they enjoyed their food. I ordered the Short Rib Risotto which was flavourful and cooked to perfection. I got the house salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette. It was good. I skipped out on dessert, but I had a glass of house wine, which was pretty good. The servers were attentive and worked together to make sure that everyone had what they needed. With so many great restaurants to try in Cincinnati, I would have to say that this deserves a try if you find yourself on the Westside. read more

W Bar Bistro - short rib risotto - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Always enjoy going there. Affordable and friendly!

We have been wanting to try W Bar Bistro for sometime now. I've read all the great reviews and looked over the menu many times. I did make a reservation for a Friday evening. When we arrived it seemed we didn't need the reservation. We were seated right away and met with our friendly waitress. Both of us ordered a glass of Pinot noir and a started off with the buffalo cauliflower bites. My wife ordered the salmon with a salad and I had the American Burger. All the food was delicious and served perfectly. This place is not easy on the wallet though. Two glasses of 9oz wine, burger, salmon, cauliflower bites and a Michelob Ultra = $100. Overall the W is a win based on location, service and food. I'm really starting to love this area of Westwood. More restaurants to come! read more

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Service was wonderful!! I love the space. The menu is pricey for what it is, but the portions are huge. I loved the Asian salad (I added salmon) and my husband liked the chicken tenders. However- they are more like fried chicken breasts. He also was not a fan of the buffalo sauce. We liked the quaint bar area. We'd come back for specials or if portions sizes were smaller and in turn, the prices were lowered. read more

W Bar Bistro - Chicken tenders and bistro fries - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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A friend and I checked out W Bar Bistro on a Saturday night for dinner. I started off with an Espresso Martini which was fine, but not the best I've had. However, for my meal I got the Korean Fried Chicken sandwich with fries and it was phenomenal! Full of flavor and big portions. I'm looking forward to going back to check out brunch! read more

The Fried Green Tomatoes are so delicious!!! Run and get you a bite!! I really love W Bar Bistro, it has Great energy and the staff are great. I like to sit at the two seater table in front of the window. read more

Dining room was cold and noisy. Dinner entrees and sandwiches are in the $15 to $25 range. Fish and chips entree: the moderate size portion of fish was tasty, although with a very heavy batter breading. It was served atop a ridiculously large pile of french fries which I had to remove from the plate in order to eat the fish. These were standard, cheap, food service fries which came out barely warm. Fish, fries and water including 20% tip came to $24. Food from Long John Silver's would be comparable at less than half the price. I'd say W has gone downhill in most respects since it opened. read more

Here for restaurant week. A great opportunity to get out and about on a sunny April evening. Lots of wine selections a full bar, and a reasonably priced menu make this a great place to visit. Plenty of busy activity and a friendlybstbrings a good energy to the dining experience. Don't forget to check out the attached ice cream shop as well. But tonight with it being restaurant week, bread pudding was included and it was a great experience because I really enjoyed it and something I would not have ordinarily ordered. read more

Following a funeral for a friend, we were eager to gather for a toast to a life well-lived and W offered the perfect experience. Thursday is 1/2 price bottle night and the fried green tomato with burrata was a tasty starter with our Pinot noir: crispy crusted, slightly-tart tomato slices were well-matched with fresh burrata and easy to share among three of us. From there, I had Asian salad with vegan chiken added. The portion was fresh and ample enough that I left with lunch for the next day. My friends really enjoyed the salmon entree as well. There are two rooms, nicely decorated, and a menu with something for every preference. Two of us couldn't resist the adjacent ice cream shop with a variety of seasonal flavors and boozy milkshake options. While all of us live at least 30 minutes from the restaurant, we agreed it's worth another visit- soon. read more

W Bar Bistro - Fried green tomato with burrata appetizer and 1/2 price bottle night. - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I went for brunch after we made a reservation. When we arrived we entered by the bar area. No one greeted us even though there was a bartender working. I walked all around the restaurant to find someone to check in with and no one was there so we just ended up sitting at the bar. A few minutes after sitting down the bartender finally greeted us. We got food and drinks - both were subpar. My sandwich was ok but I could get the same thing elsewhere. My croutons on my side salad were totally charred. There was an obnoxious drunk guy sitting at the bar that would not stop talking to us and the bartender could have cared less. I also overheard some of the employees (where were they during our arrival??) complaining about working brunch service. I live locally and have been here three times now and wanted to support but I'm done giving them chances. We've had issues with service before. Three strikes you're out. I will not be back. read more

Service was fine - she was trying her best. Our drinks were warm and watery. The fish tasted like fried water and the fries were cold. I stopped at McDonalds for fresh fries and flavorful chicken nuggets after spending $100 on inedible food. McDonald's FTW. read more

My wife & I had a wonderful Saturday morning brunch (and we loved the Mimosa prices!)

My Sister in law and I went to W last Monday night for dinner. My sister-in-law have been wanting to try W for a while. She had a burger and I had the beef and rice. the ambience and the service is great. I am sure she will go back and try something different on the menu. read more

Yummy new eatery with lots of options. Everything we had was delicious, but the fries are the best! Service was friendly and the menu accommodates all types of tastes. The only think annoying is having to pay for parking in a private lot, seems weird when you're paying to eat. Can't wait to come back for cocktails! read more

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Everything we had was delicious, service was quick and very friendly. We had the buffalo cauliflower which was amazing, I usually don't like blue cheese, but it was so mild in the dish I actually enjoyed it more with the blue cheese. I got the Korean fried chicken sandwich, which may be the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. My wife got the blackened chicken with jalapeño bacon risotto, again which was phenomenal. I also had an old fashioned which was solid. No pictures to share, ate the whole sandwich before I could even think about leaving a review. We will definitely be back! read more

Great meal, atmosphere, service and style! A new favorite in Westwood indeed. Eric took great care to make sure we had an awesome table (use Resy!). Great drinks and beer selection, along with putine app! Burgers and salads were super. Check it out. Highly recommended. read more

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Bad service, mediocre food, dirty restroom. Blech.We should have just ran through McDonald's, but it's West side, and I left my gun at home.

I've been here twice now and both were good experiences. The ambiance and decor were unique and service was on point. The first time I ordered fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and it included a generous portion of fresh burrata cheese. The buffalo cauliflower was so good and had a celery slaw mixed with blue cheese crumbles for a nice mixture of flavors. The Second visit was for Sunday brunch. Pictured is a plate of bistro potatoes topped with a savory sausage gravy and eggs cooked to order and a side of thick, crispy bacon. read more

W Bar Bistro - bistro potatoes, sausage gravy, and eggs with a side bacon - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Thank you for accepting reservation for our party of 15. We had family in town for a birthday. This was our first visit. We thank you for your kindness and patience with us. Food was good! Fried green tomatoes and green beans fries for apps were delicious. Several of us had the fish &Chips and we loved it, light batter and flaky fish. Every one especially enjoyed the burger. My cousin was so happy today. Welcome to the neighborhood. We can't wait to come back. read more

W Bar Bistro - Fish and chips - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

New to this bar but not this area . A real westsider knows this use to be the wine bar on the westside. The new changes are worth the visit . Get the Brie Puffers as an appetizer. No carbs for me and they still pulled off a a repeat visit. Downtown west side is "thing". Don't be the last to know. read more

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Back to try the rest of the menu !!! Lemon drop drink tasty... with the Luxedo cherries nice touch .....Buffalo cauliflower very good but I personally would panko & fry the cauliflower, also its a bit salty for my taste but overall good. Tried the kimchi chicken sandwich, a lil on the sweet side but tasty. My date got the grilled cheese add short rib ... annnd it was AMAZING!! Lastly apple cobbler was meh ... somethin sour in there and no breading i need cobbler in my cobbler!! read more

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Well, been going to W for quite a while. Went this week and while the food is still good they removed most of the great stuff: no risotto , curry pasta with chicken, beef short ribs. The substitution of the Palermo test menu has made this bistro more like a dinner. Disappointed, the uniqueness is gone. read more

I had the pleasure of dining here opening weekend and had a great experience. Service was good and the staff are friendly We tried: The Bistro Burger - tasty but the meat could stand to be seasoned more The Short Rib Poutine - Absolutely delicious! Super generous portions of short rib and cheese piled on top of crispy fries. The Big Catch - Giant fried fish the size of your head and perfectly cooked! I cannot tell you how many places i have been that overcook fish and this was on point! Only thing i can say is bring a jar of tartar sauce from Frisch's with you because once you have theirs, no other tartar sauce will do, IYKYK Fried Green Tomatoes - sooooooo good, absolutely a must order when you go there All in all a solid choice for an evening out. They have a beautiful bar space and a pleasant, quiet place to dine. read more

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My husband and I were there for dinner. We were seated in a room with two large groups. It was so loud we couldn't hear each other. We asked to be moved to a quieter location. We got moved to the room next door with openings between the two rooms. The sound level was somewhere between jet engine and air raid siren. For the love of god, put in some sound reduction. Not a relaxing dinner atmosphere. The food was average at best. We both had the chicken sandwich. Not horrible, just not worth being there when Nation is right next door with good food and a better atmosphere. On the upside, they fixed the parking issue, where you had to stand in the cold or rain to pay for parking. As long as you park in the spots marked W you don't have to pay. Also, our server was efficient and friendly. We will not be back. read more

The location is very close to my new home and it looks impressive. They have a neat shaped bar and a friendly staff that makes you feel welcome and shows you to their seat. The service was pretty good but the food was bland and a disappointment. I had linguine Alfredo with chicken strips. I am Italian and I like my pasta but I-didn't eat much of it. It was bland and mushy. I have a rule for myself is that I won't finish a meal unless I really like it. A lot of restaurants over feed us and I travel a lot so I've decided to order lesser portions. The portion size of the meal was bountiful. I just didn't like it. My wife and mother in law had the salmon and made the same complaints. It's one of the few times I felt like I wasted my money. No one thought their dinner was very good. I'm sorry. They have a neat location and the ambiance is appealing although it doesn't take much for it to get loud even though it was only half full. They have a lot of the pieces necessary to be successful except the quality of the food. The food was a 3 on a scale of 1-10. I hope they can correct this because they have a lot of the right ingredients. read more

I don't understand any other review that isn't a 5* review. We had the Short Rib Risotto and Chicken and Waffles. Not only was the food amazing, but the service was the best! Highly suggest coming here for dates and small groups. Order something you've never had and try something new. Suggest Thursdays as they have half price wine all night! One of my new favorite restaurants in Cincinnati! read more

W Bar Bistro - Short Rib Risotto - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My first time at W Bistro and we had a party of 8. Our server was Lacey and she did a spectacular job. The Food que as excellent, my pork tenderloin was wonderful. We had truffle fries to share. We love that an ice cream shop is inside the restaurant, very unique. All three birthdays girls got a free scoop and it was terrific. Neighborhood, upbeat , friendly vibe. Will definitely return. read more

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