My friend wanted to come here for her birthday. We dined in on a Sunday for brunch. At the time it…read morewas super busy because they were booked for birthdays and events but we managed to fit a party of 12 around the DJ area near the bar. They made it work for us and were very accommodating. The food menu served was brunch. The menu was simple, but they had a lot to offer. I would best describe southern soul food. Very reasonable in pricing and the drink menu had a great selection as well. My fiancée and I ordered: Drinks: -Pinot noir -Manhattan -Espresso Martini Brunch: -Grilled salmon with side of onions & potatoes - Shrimp and grits For it being super busy, we didn't have to wait long for our food. It was fabulous. My salmon was grilled perfectly. The hot honey went very well with my salmon. The potatoes were delish. My fiancée really enjoyed his shrimp and grits. He mentioned that the shrimp was on point. I tried my friend's French toast . Wow! That was amazing. Nina was our server and she was great! Very polite and attentive. She was working really hard. I want to give her huge props. I highly recommend coming here. The DJ really knows his music and everyone was having a great time. That's all that matters, Right!? Great place!

Tried Confessions for a friends birthday and was a little disappointed. The servers were super…read morefriendly and nice but the overall experience was lacking. Our reservation was at 8pm and upon ordering drinks they didn't come out for 30 minutes. Appetizers arrived an hour after ordering and our food was a little over an hour. One person at our table didn't get her food until 9:40pm and we had to ask for her meal to be comped versus that being offered for her wait time while the rest of us were finished eating. Meisha was super nice about it and accommodating but not offering it up front was disappointing. Overall the food was mediocre. The best things we tried were the buffalo chicken dip, Cajun pasta and the wings. The salmon could use more seasoning and felt like they were relying on the sauce to give it flavor. I would return to watch games and hang at the bar but would not plan for food here.

Another super cool spot to hang out in Cincinnati. I love a space that can both do live music and…read morenot be so loud that you can't hear the people that you're with. Got the meat and cheese board, which was honestly really big for the price. The servers were very attentive to us, even though they were also the bartenders. Would definitely recommend for a night out!

We came to the Härth Lounge for more-dinner cocktails. First of all - gorgeous place, dark…read moreinheritors, colorfully lit in the right spots ... it's a jazz lounge with music in the evenings. Generous happy hour. Classic and creative cocktails, many designed by our bartender, Sophia. I can't go through all the cocktails we had - they were complicated, but I'll include a pic of part of the menu. I'll say they were well balanced, complex, well executed, and very tasty. Even the less booze-forward drinks were sippers -you didn't want to miss any flavors! Terrific place!

Oooookay hidden, good smelling, smooth as butter bartending, cocktail obsessed gem. I see you…read more The ambiance is perfect, think underground 100 year old whiskey speakeasy but upstairs the drinks are perfectly balanced and service was impeccable.

We went midday with no one in here and it was great. The prices for the drinks are much better than…read morewhat I pay at home. The bartender could have been more sociable but she was preparing for the rush hour I assume. Being able to order food from below is great also. See you next time

The place is very nice. Bartender is great. Made our friends feel at home (they are from Boise)…read more Food is in the pizza place on the first floor. Food is delicious

We went into this expecting the experience to be an absolute shoo-in for a fabulous speakeasy vibe,…read morebeverages and experience. We arrived mid afternoon and were the only customers there, which we were just fine with. The bartender was incredibly friendly and offered a lot of advice and his opinions on several of the bourbons. The more we talked to him, it seemed that he didn't quite know his bourbons, which is fine, because you need to start somewhere, but he also didn't seem to have his cocktail skills perfected either. Unfortunately, their website did not match what was currently being offered. I was excited to try one of their seasonal cocktails butt was told it was not available as that was the previous month's availability. I decided to go with an old fashioned instead but was sorely disappointed as it just fell flat and didn't seem to be in the bartenders wheelhouse. My boyfriend tried a cocktail as well but experienced the same letdown. We had read great reviews on Goodfellows pizzaria and did place an order but will review that thru the pizzeria itself. While the bar itself has the potential to offer a fun vibe and could entice you back for more, that was not what we experienced and will probably not return any time soon.

When I think of Cincinnati, a culinary destination isn't the first thing that comes to mind, but my…read moremeal at Metropole completely changed my mind! The short rib with mashed potatoes was absolutely wonderful, and of course I had to add fries just for fun. My waiter was fabulous, attentive, and very informative about the menu. He made the experience even better and was happy to answer all of my questions. One of my favorite touches was the little sweet treat they bring at the end of the meal. That day, it was limoncello cotton candy, and I loved it! Metropole is a great spot whether you're staying at the 21c Museum Hotel or simply in the area and looking for a memorable meal. Definitely worth checking out!

We had reservations at 6:15 on a Saturday night. We were seated right away and our server Sean (sp)…read morewas lovely and very attentive. The space is open but cozy at the same time. We started with two glasses of the French rose- a well balanced wine that went with the dishes we ordered. We were torn between the focaccia with butter and oil, or the fancy focaccia. Sean suggested the fancy one. The focaccia was excellent, but it was covered with so much cheese (not stated in the description), that we could hardly taste the prosciutto jam. We would have much preferred to taste the fluffy bread with a good olive oil or butter and keep it pure. Our second starter was the spicy Ahi tuna toast. It arrived with a very unappetizing looking mixture of a tuna and black garlic mixture that did not look at all like we expected. And the pieces of brioche on which it was served was too thick. The taste was fantastic though. If this dish were tweaked to look better, we would order it again. For our mains we had the Wagyu ravioli, and the Salmon Au Poivre. Upon arrival at the table, the ravioli looked like it had too much sauce, but the sauce was so well-balanced and lighter than it appeared. It was SO delicious. The beef inside was tender and had great beefy flavor. You would think a pepper sauce with 5 kinds of pepper (Sean told us this) would be too strong for salmon, but oh no it was not! The salmon was cooked to a perfect medium rare and had crispy skin. Highly recommend. The bean puree underneath was tasty, but there was no discernable grilled artichoke in the frisee salad. There were two tiny piece of what tasted like canned artichokes. We have eaten at Metropole over the years with a few different chefs at the helm. Chef Cova is making a strong first impression with us. We will joyfully return to try more of his menu.

The vibe was amazing and I love Katie's service and friendliness. Everyone was chill and welcomingread more

Not a great experience from being ignored when we walked in and sat at the bar to so-so cocktails…read more(Old-Fashioneds both regular and their special OF). There are way too many great bars and much better bartenders in Cincinnati to waste another stop at the unRighteous Room.

The Vista is beautiful and the staff throughout the entire hotel was awesome! We had a great time…read more Beautiful views of the city.

Rooftops!! My favorite part of summer! We went and enjoyed the views and the wonderful cocktails…read more We really had a great time! Definitely recommend!!

(Last visited 10/31/2021.) On our last day in Cincinnati we got invited to a brunch with some of…read morethe people we were hanging out with throughout the weekend and they were here! These are my kind of people! Here's how it went... Atmosphere/Appearance: This place has a lovely, wide-open concept, is lively and pretty big to be honest. It looks like it could double as a nightclub/lounge during the evening and night hours. It's a downtown location so there is no private parking lot so good luck with finding street parking or parking across the street in a lot you need to pay for. The inside is nicely decorated and the music was PUMPING. It's certainly an energetic brunch. Once you come in you're greeted by several booths, but then you make a right and go up a half-flight of stairs to see the bar then the buffet area. Service: This is where they lost a star. Our servers were great, but they were either spread to thin and overworked or just forgetful. We were here for the bottomless mimosas, but many times our glasses were left empty and we had to flag someone down for refills. Other than that shortcoming, everything else was great. Food: As I just mentioned this place does serve bottomless mimosas with a buffet. The buffet has all of your traditional breakfast foods as well as things like shrimp & grits, macaroni & cheese, popovers and so much more. I was very impressed at the selection and the food was delicious. The mimosas weren't juicy at all and were firing on all cylinders. Value: I can't remember what it was for the bottomless brunch, but I feel like $45.00 rings a bell. I could be wrong, but don't be stupid and be prepared. Like, unlimited food AND unlimited drinks... be prepared to spend because it's absolutely worth it. In conclusion, if and when I'm in the area again, I WILL be making a return visit to Copa. I loved it here!

Food and the DJ were !! In the area and looking for poppin brunch come here and the DJ needs a…read moreraise.

This lounge is pretty good for the party scene. Lots of attractive people and good music. We spent…read moresome time upstairs but the downstairs dungeon is where its at. I go here every month for a private party and this was my first time here for no reason on a random weekend. I saw some familiar faces and even got hit on a few times. Typical club atmosphere but people seemed a little more polished and upscale. There was a heir of class about the place and its not a meat market like some other places. Drinks were basic bar standard. Nothing really signature about this place and nothing really stands out. ..but the downstairs. I thought the furniture was cool. The floor was slippery as hell! They may want to add some texture before someone gets hurt. Not so humbly submitted, King Michael C.

I've been to this bar back when it was Obscura. I didn't really like it that much as Obscura, but…read morethe music was good and we used to come here for dancing. Now that it's Ivy Lounge, it looks like they're trying to be more of a cocktail bar, but they're not doing a very good job. First of all, we went up to the bar and I asked for a cocktail list. They looked at me like I was crazy and they said they don't have one. Then I asked them what wines they have. The bartender didn't even know....So I just got a bottle of beer (Fat Tire for $5.50 a bottle). They must be hiring bartenders based on looks, and not actually bartending skills. We got our drinks quickly though, so that was nice. The music was so loud at 10pm on a Saturday that we had to yell at each other, but no one was even dancing. It was just a really weird atmosphere...You couldn't dance, you couldn't talk....There was almost nothing to do but awkwardly stare at your drink or the weird decor. I don't think I'll be back.

I see quite a few decent reviews of here, but with three stars. Why? Here's your four from me, Up…read moreOver peeps. Hey man, as far as I'm concerned, it is what it is. A small, divey, hole in the wall that doesn't serve food. Let me tell you, I'm in the mood for that sort of place from time to time (to time, to time..) Anymore, I prefer the extreme casualness of a spot like this, I mean do you really always feel like dressing up and impressing the crowd around you while you slurp down booze like a moonshiner's first day back from prison? Alas, I rant... The bartenders are cool, the patrons are chill, and there's cool art hanging on the walls that's usually for sale. Finally, yes, it's smokey. As Lefty told Donnie after he rolled the window down, "you'll be alright".

Cool little place on Main but the first time we tried to go their computer system was so slow we…read moreended up leaving before we could buy a thing. Second time it was too packed for the size and you couldn't even get to the bar, ended up not even being worth it with all the other options around