We went on a Saturday night. Group of 13. We had a reservation and we were seated on time. For half the table, the food was served cold. I had ordered the Blackened scallops and risotto. I sent the plate back since the food was cold. Once reheated the scallops were great, however the risotto was still cold and undercooked. My husband ordered the special not realizing it was a $85 steak. It was chewy, but once he got to the middle it was excellent. For that price, all of it should have tasted excellent. Brussels sprouts were great. The bread is always wonderful , but it was extra toasty and slightly burnt. Service was sketchy, waitress asked my husband if he wanted a refill, she took his glass and she never did bring it back. We would have asked her about it, but never had the chance. The young guy refilling the water was on top of it, thank goodness. Not sure we will return. read more

Delicious salted rye bread, amazing steaks and incredible salads!!! Their creamed corn and cornbread are my favorite side items! Peanut butter pie and their bread pudding for dessert!! I also love the vibe of this place and the service is always top notch! read more

I thought the service was exquisite for this restaurant. Keep up the great work! Had live music on a weekend which was pleasant. Food was okay. Very southern which I'm sure is a fan favorite. It maybe isn't my favorite food type. But the appetizer of shrimp and dessert was so good !! I got ribs and chicken. Ribs were good. Chicken was moist but not my first choice. I'd come back for apps drinks and desserts any day - mainly because of the service - not for main meals. read more

Food and service as expected. Servers helpful identifying main course. Only drawback is the restaurant is very loud.

Wow! What a surprise! I lOVE old time steak houses! This place is charming and the meal was fantastic! I took 2 business associates here for dinner. Everyone loved it. The rye bread they serve as a starter is out of this world! The homemade tomato garlic dressing was great. I ordered a filet cooked med rare, It was perfect. Highly recommend! read more

Price point is too high for what you get there. I understand it was a great place back in the day.

Had dinner here last night, our first time, and it was perfect. Our server was Jayne and she was awesome. She was super friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The french onion soup was delicious and I was so happy they had it, as you can't find french onion anywhere! I had the 6oz filet MR and it was cooked just to my liking. Without having room, I still made some for their creme brûlée. Also verrrry tasty. To drink, I started with a traditional mule and ended with two of the seasonal margaritas with the mango habanero moonshine & it was soooo yummy. I can't wait to come back! Attaching a photo of my 6oz filet. Low quality photo, high quality food :) read more

Walt's Hitching Post - 6oz Filet, medium rare. Loaded potato. - New American Near Me - Fort Wright, Kentucky

Amazing food! This place is a must for celebrating! The cozy atmosphere is top notch ! I had the filet and was not disappointed!!! Definitely recommend read more

How have I not reviewed Walt's? This institution went dark for a few years after the previous owners passed on, then was brought back to glory by the current team. Walt's is very difficult to compare to anything else. Their standard ribs are not overcooked. There is a pleasant bite to the ribs. Some people don't like them that way. I am one that does, and I appreciate that cooking ribs all day doesn't really make them better. They had a different prep on the menu this time, I'm sure in response to all the "fall-off-the-bone is the only way" folks. So you can get your bones more tender if you want now. All I'll say about that is I'm glad they kept the original prep. They do a great steak, though honestly in a great steakhouse town like Cincinnati, they are not my top pick for a steak. Onion straws are the bomb, Crab cake is amazing (seriously - try it), and the service is nearly always excellent. This tends to be a place that groups like to go to, and I appreciate how sometimes that can result in a bit of a pinch on service. Whoa - almost forgot about the salty rye and the blue cheese dressing with crumbles. Both amazing. (Not together, but if you sneak a dip of your dressing on your bread, I bet you won't be mad about it) Go in to relax, take your time and enjoy the evening. read more

First experience, there was 10 of us. Everybody's food looks lovely, however, the ribs were extremely dry, and the barbecue sauce really has no flavor to it, and it was basically watered down. However, other things that people ordered were salmon, cauliflower, appetizer, fried chicken, pasta, and shrimp dish, the Celtic Ryebread was absolutely delicious. everybody seem to have enjoyed their dinner, but any of the our people that had the ribs had the same thing to say about being dry in the barbecue sauce was not very tasteful. The service was OK, several people work together so there's always another face checking on you which is fine however it still seemed like they were a little understaffed. But the staff was extremely lovely and knowledgeable. The restaurant was hustling and bustling, which is also a great look and a good feel, the bar looks great also full all in all very enjoyable time. read more

I was the first to review Walt's in 2013 and gave it 4 stars. I was wrong. I've been back to this restaurant 100 times since and it's every bit of a 5 star restaurant, if not the finest in Cincinnati. The food, the service, the ambiance, it's all 5 stars. read more

Birthday dinner noted when booking. Not mentioned once. Tried to tell server twice but she was too busy catering to a party she knew and the other person working the room only came by to drop the check off. In fact we felt like our table was a bother until it was time to present the bill which they both wanted to give to us and give us there cheesiest lines and chit chat. Total turn off. Also not a fan of being pressured to quickly order and getting apps and salads so fast and then waiting a long time for the actual food. You can gage how busy the kitchen is and space it out. Also was never asked if wanted a second drink which we would have done. Trying to get anyone's attention was a joke it was like no eye contact to our group. I know it's casual but we felt like dressing up for a 20th bday. We were up front by the music and it was honestly too loud for us to have much of a conversation with our party of 5. Food some things were great, and some things were good but carrots were not good and brussel sprouts didn't have ends trimmed and were very hard to cut and under cooked. My favorite was burnt end app and baked potato. My husband enjoyed it and wants to come back so guess I'll give them one more try for his steak. read more

What I like best is the feel of the place from the wood on the walls and ceiling in the bar area but the service and execution is spotty. I notified the owner and never received a reply. So sad. I'd bring business groups here over Ruby's all day long if I could count on them. read more

We were here on a Wednesday evening few weeks before Christmas, arrived at 5:30pm, and get seated in time just beside the fireplace. It's a little warm when you stick your face right in front of the fireplace glass. The menu is extensive and alThough it's American but feels like it has some European flavor. We ordered snail and oyster as appetizers, both fresh and tender juicy. The snail is a bit salty but if u let it sit on the bread to rest a bit, it's not too salty. I had their evening special sea bass, husband had their Strip steak. Both are wonderful. I tasted husband's steak, I'm surprised how flavorful the steak turned out! No wonder they charge a fortune! Seabass plate is good, just a little too much oil at the bottom of the plate. We also had dessert with fried banana ice cream, very tasty, i highly recommend. Service is very prompt and great! This is definitely a place to come back! read more

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This was my first visit and I came here for a birthday dinner. I enjoyed the option of the valet parking and the atmosphere of the restaurant. With our reservation, we were seated very quickly. I loved the Christmas décor through out the restaurant and various sections. Even had a fire going! I ordered the prime rib with mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. It was so tender and delicious. Since I ordered the 14 oz, I was not able to eat it all that night and took it home. Reheated for lunch the next day was just as tasty! The staff were quite friendly and stopped by multiple times to refill our wine glasses with the bottle we purchased. Highly recommend! read more

I have lived in the Tri-state all my life and have never been to Walt's Hitching Post. So, when I got the invitation from my cousin, I figured, sounds good. I started with the wedge. It was ok, but the dressing was kind of a "Kraft-ish" bleu cheese. Ok, but had a sour note to it. Then I had the ribs with asparagus. The asparagus was warm, not hot. Aside from that, it was good. The ribs came out and looked good. They came with the sauce on the side. Since I am picky about my sauces I figured I would give it a taste first. I am glad I did. The sauce had a cinnamon-ish taste (along the lines of Wrigley's Big Red gum...weird). So, I ate the ribs dry and they were pretty decent. I finish with a piece of carrot cake (my kryptonite). That was quite good. So all in all, I waited 56 years to try it and it will likely be 56 more before I return. Just wasn't worth the $100 price tag. read more

The bread and tomato dressing were both very good - as good as hyped. The service was very good too. There are few healthy options, so I ordered the pork chop. Over-cooked, over-seasoned, bone dry, and tough to cut - even with a steak knife. Disappointing! read more

Never disappointed! Ribs, steak, chicken and more. Always accommodating and professional. Staff is very friendly and attentive. read more

Walt's Hitching Post - New American Near Me - Fort Wright, Kentucky

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Was a guest of a generous friend one evening and was served a special of 4 oz wagyu steak topped with crab cakes. We also had oysters Rockefeller as an appetizer. I drank two old fashioned's and we has a selection of desserts to finish the day meal. It was one of the most delicious, and memorable meals. I'd recommend the place, if you want to have great service and a very memorable meal. Also the dining room is very nice. read more

Great place. I travel to the area a couple times a year and eat here nearly every night. Never disappoints. Live music is very good - Danny is very talented. read more

A wonderful place to get together with family and friends! Food was great! Serving sizes were huge, the best salted rye bread I ever tried, wonderful service! We have Tanya as our server tonight, she was very attentive, friendly and engaging. The ambiance was great- more into western saloon style, a little dark on the lighting, but bright enough to see your food and everything and everyone around you. I like this too since it provides you a romantic/ cozy feeling when you're in the restaurant. I made the reservation 4 weeks ago for a party of 4, then changed it to a party of 6, and finally a party of 8 which they were very accommodating and graceful about me calling and changing the nature of my RSVP. We were seated in our own cozy private room which I appreciated so much due to the current pandemic. I highly recommend this place, and we will definitely back here again. I won't give reviews on each of the food, but I guarantee you that you will not be disappointed. The restaurant also have an extensive wine list. So whatever you prefer, I think this place got it! I hope you try this place! This review was based on my persona experience. read more

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Service was amazing! Ribeye and New York Strip were seasoned well, however not tender and lots of uneaten steak. Tables extremely close together, unfortunately next table had an irritating 9yr old. Historic vibe is a plus, so finally enjoyed ambiance when that table left. It was the holiday menu, so limited options. The service will bring us back to try something else on menu. First visit, so will give them one more opportunity to wow us with food. read more

Should have said we weren't disappointed. Just read what I had written. Oops Bone in Ribeye read more

We had a Birthday celebration last week for 8 people. Everyone's selection was amazing and the service was great. Can't stop thinking about the generous serving of carrot cake. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Carry out is NOT the way to go!!! Third time in a row that multiple side items have been missing! Last time 3 salads were missing, including an a'la carte caesar. This time, missing the potatoes from 2 meals, one being an a'la carte charge. It's very frustrating to realize that multiple items are missing from the order as you're sitting down to eat. At $40+ per person, the minimal expectation is to receive what was ordered!!! Unfortunately, 4 of the past 5 orders have had at least 2 missing items! That doesn't make for an enjoyable experience! read more

I'm the luckiest girl alive! Amazing food, atmosphere and service! And it's only a mile from my house. And everyone goes above and beyond to make you feel special. read more

Another delicious dinner at Walt's hitching Post. Thank you to David Wilson (aka Sanchez) and staff for always taking such good care of your clients! Food was fabulous. Great evening. read more

I love coming to Walts with the family. Honestly, I enjoy coming here for steak more than Jeff Ruby's. I like the convenient location, the salted rye, and the good selection of entrees. Theres something for everyone. I feel like the quality of the steaks is similar to Ruby's for a little less in a price. The place has good ambiance and I appreciate the southern farmhouse feel to it. read more

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I've lived in NKY all of my life and today was my first time trying Walts. We had a reservation for 7- and they sat us right on time. Decor was a little- eh- but honestly who cares? At first, our waitress seemed rushed and overwhelmed- and I think this may be the norm for Walts. Prior to going I had polled some people at work and the common theme was -"food was good- service is meh..." BUT our waitress turned out to be FABULOUS! We had: The burnt ends- pretty good. I'd order them with the sauce on the side next time. They were swimming in sauce- so if that's your thannnng then go for it. Wedge salads- just Meh- Ive had better for sure. 6oz filet with bleu cheese butter- excellent steak but I would skip the bleu cheese butter in the future. It was WAY too much (honestly probably 1 cup of it) and overpowered the steak even when I scraped practically all of it off. The blackened filet- this was served with jalapeño raviolis which were so good and I wish they were on the app menu. Walt, if you're reading this put them on your app menu. Onion straws- we ordered them as a side but next time I think we'll order those as an app. Annnnnnnd finally the bread- the breaddddd- I think I'm going to go to bed dreaming about it. It's salted rye- and while I may wake up at 2 am tonight needing a gallon of water- it was worth it. Tonight's food was 4 stars- but knowing what I know now- I think next time will be 5. Can't wait to go back to Walts! read more

Honestly wanted to like this place more than we did. The seating is very, very tight, even during our current situation. I like that they had live music, and the prices are pretty reasonable, but nearly everything we had off the menu was so so. read more

The food (ribs, filets, scallops, chicken livers) was mediocre at best. Our server, Joshua, did a fine job and really hustled to accommodate on a busy Sunday evening. The lobster mac and cheese and cowboy loaded potato were simply awful. Dried potato and scary chewy remnants of lobster in the mac and cheese. The rye bread was the only redeeming food but definitely not worth the trip and price of three dinners. This tired old landmark should have remained a memory. read more

Nothing beats Walt's over the years. Not stuffy like some other steak houses in the area. Inviting for those coming off of a motorcycle ride, celebrating a fancy evening, or just a single diner like myself looking for a stellar meal. The strip steak is the best steak choice in my opinion. As tender as a filet but 10x the flavor. The house made garlic dressing complements the salad like none other. The management is on top of their game and the servers all care about what they do. You have a chance at any time to run into a celeb or sports figure. Highly suggest not missing out on this treat. read more

Awesome food and service. We will for sure come back soon. The steak and appetizers were delicious.

The best way to start this out is... Absolutely perfection!! The old building is a lot of fun and very clean. With a superb staff! The night started out with the best crab cake I Have ever had! And I grew up in Charleston SC the summer home of crab cakes!! The Caesar salad was good but my wife's salad dressing on her house salad was outstanding! And for the grand finale was the bone in Ribeye Oscar style! Super tender and delicious! read more

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We tried to make reservation for a party of 8 (Dec 23rd) but all their big tables were booked and that was fine. But, we asked if we could book two tables of four and were told "we don't do that". Looks like its Jeff Ruby's Steakhouses for now on... read more

For my birthday this year I had decided to go to Walt's instead of Ruby's Precinct or Lisse. I am glad we went here. !! A group of us had a wonderful evening here. Tried Escargot & Caviar for the first time. I had the best Old Fashion, they have an extensive wine list. Food was awesome. Our server Alex was amazing. :) I would say the service here was better than most Ruby's experiences I have had this year. Hope the next time I go to Walt's, Alex is working. Also, Thank you to Jen, the event manager who helped me coordinate my dinner. It was a great birthday. Cheers to 37 ! lol. read more

Walt's Hitching Post - Caviar for Two - New American Near Me - Fort Wright, Kentucky

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Never, ever, ever disappoints! Whenever I come into northern Kentucky, I have to visit Walt's! read more

Walt's Hitching Post - Braised Pork Shank; secretly a top ten dish in the Cincinnati area dining scene! - New American Near Me - Fort Wright, Kentucky

First off, high compliments to the service from top to bottom. 6 stars for all the interactions with staff we had. The ambiance was great. Quick complaints are the mashed potatoes and bordelaise were cold. The Mac n cheese was a bit over cooked and mushy and the cheese sauce was runny and really didn't hit like a lot of other quality Mac n cheese you may have had. Same with the bisque. Just wasn't that creamy and really wouldn't recommend it. The chili was excellent and the flavor of the steak was very unique and delicious. The bananas foster was incredible. Overall we love it and will be back. Thanks! read more

All time favorite restaurant. Staff makes you feel at home and attentive/accommodating to request with their own individual personality making every experience memorable and delicious. Billy's bar is run by the best bartenders in the area and usually has music. The place itself is an iconic NKY restaurant with lots of history. Personal favorite: Bone in filet and for dessert a piece of cheese cake with caramel sauce and some whipped cream. Overall great spot! read more

Walt's Hitching Post - Bone-in filet at Walts is my favorite item on the menu. Melts in your mouth. Temp: Medium rare + - New American Near Me - Fort Wright, Kentucky

A great local spot for a nicer meal. We dined there with a larger group for a birthday. We called to make a reservation which I highly recommend, they were very busy on Saturday. Very cool feel inside the restaurant with live music when we were there. Our server Tucker was great - very knowledgeable of the menu and checked on us often. We split the filet and crab cake special and it was delicious. It came with a salad and potato. They split the plate ahead of time for us which was very nice. I got the French onion soup which was good too. The free bread is amazing - already buttery and perfect. read more

Walt's Hitching Post - Split plate of filet and crab cake - New American Near Me - Fort Wright, Kentucky

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