I reserved the chef's counter experience for a Friday evening alone and Wildweed exceeded all of my expectations. I was greeted at the door with a small menu to precede the course themes and a glass of delicious sparkling wine. The restaurant was very warm, welcoming, and artistic. The mushrooms on the wall were stunning, and the themed pictures throughout gave it a down to earth feel. Everyone was so kind and the service was impeccable. I started the meal with a hot towel to clean my hands - it was this moment I knew I came for a treat. Each course was brought out in a timely manner, and explained thoroughly. The food was beautiful, complex, flavorful, and hearty. Each dish was crafted so meticulously. I could taste the passion for their craft with each bite. The drinks were also made perfectly. Overall, this was right in line with many Michelin starred restaurants I have dined in. I can't wait to come back and try the dining room menu. I hope that our city can support this restaurant and they will stay for a while. I'd love to come back for the chef's experience again when they seasonally change their menu. Thanks for a memorable meal, Wildweed. read more

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I don't understand the hype around Wildweed. We walked in without a reservation and were able to sit at the bar. The bar scene itself was very boring, honestly one of the least interesting bar dining experiences I've had in a while. The food was mediocre and not memorable. The only dish I clearly remember, and probably the only one I would order again, was the watermelon salad. Everything else was fine at best, but nothing stood out or made me want to come back. I'm honestly surprised this restaurant is getting James Beard recognition. There are so many better places in the area, such as Colette, Baker's Table, and most notably Grist in Dayton, that feel far more deserving and seem to be overlooked. It makes me wonder if Wildweed has some kind of connection or ownership that helps it get more attention, because based on this visit, I don't see it. read more

We opted for the chefs table experience. Chefs explained ingredients and processes behind each dish and were present for any questions. The food itself was excellent and interesting, I loved the way they played with their ingredients. I attached pictures of my favorite courses, but there were many more. As for ambiance, the chefs table is sat in front of the open kitchen which gave us a show for dinner. Definitely recommend getting the chefs tasting menu! read more

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One of the most unique restaurants I've ever been to. Every dish showcased an incredible combination of flavors that came together to create an unforgettable meal. The balance of sweet and salty was perfectly executed, making each bite exciting and satisfying. Our waiter provided excellent recommendations and truly enhanced the experience with his knowledge and attentiveness. You can immediately tell the difference with the homemade pasta--it was fresh, tender, and far superior to anything store-bought. The care and creativity put into the food really stood out and made the entire meal feel special. This is the kind of place that leaves a lasting impression and makes you want to come back to try everything on the menu. read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner and had their tasting menu with a wine pairing at the chef's table. We made the reservation several weeks in advance and I think they tend to fill up quite quickly. The ambiance in the restaurant is great. Very mushroom-themed which was fun. They have a record player in the kitchen which plays the music for the restaurant which was also a fun touch and they alternate switching up the records! The tasting menu was ~7 courses, spanning from appetizers to dessert. The food was excellent! Overall, one of the best meals I've had in Cincinnati. There were a lot of seafood-focused dishes which I thought were excellent, as someone who loves seafood. The wine pairing with the meal was also worthwhile and had some excellent wines! I can't speak to their regular menu, but the tasting menu was excellent! read more

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Probably the worst service I've ever experienced. You could find better in any major city like NYC or SF. They went above and beyond to make this a bad experience. We made a reservation, albeit on a Friday night, but we were never sat. A table was never reserved for us and we waited while the rest of the patrons with reservations at the same time as us were served a complimentary glass of wine and seated immediately upon arrival. The staff completely ignored us and were perfectly fine with the fact that we left. Ok with me, we were the youngest customers by about 50 years. The "seasonal menu" is nothing special. Probably the most boring menu of any restaurant in the city. You're much better off trying anything on UC's campus. Shake Shack does a better job with menu diversity. The average steak house destroys this place. I can't stress this enough, if you have 0 taste, 0 palate, and 0 reason to care about the food you eat come here. Otherwise you're much better off taking your money elsewhere. This is nursing home food. Less than one star if possible. read more

Everything about this place is well deserved. The food is next level! I'll start from the beginning though. Parking is random street parking or a garage nearby on Vine street. This place is easy to find and super chill with their ambience. I couldn't quite tell what they were going for but it was welcoming in a good middle ground kind of way. Service was excellent! Everybody explained everything that we were getting and it was super helpful. I mistakenly did not document everything that we got but it was just top notch. My husband and I thoroughly loved it and we realized this would become a place that we wanted to definitely come back to later this year. There was sweet and there was savory and there was everything in between here and there. It's too much to put into words but I know next time I go, I'm definitely going to better document every little thing. Their menu changes frequently so it may not do any good anyway read more

What an incredible experience! My fiancé got us the Chef's Counter experience for my birthday, and I highly recommend it. We had several tiny courses, including apps and dessert. Everything is made fresh from scratch and includes herbs from the chef's home garden. They change their menu seasonally, so the pictures I have may not reflect the current menu. Throughout the experience, each dish is brought out and explained by a member of the staff. This experience is absolutely made for the adventurous eater - there were so many things I've never had before that I got to try, and may not have picked myself if I was left to choose. Each dish was better than the last, and they all played together so nicely. Excellent service, cool ambiance, and excellent food. read more

Wildweed - Tiny menu for the Chef's Counter dining experience - New American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Hands down, the best dining in Cincinnati. My friend and I decided to spend Galentine's day at the chef's table. We loved the warm welcome with a bit of bubbly as we headed to the counter. Alex expertly led us into interesting and delicious cocktails and began our wine pairings. Then the glorious food started coming. Some standouts among the twelve or so plates were the poached scallop, lamb, and the quark pasta. It was fascinating watching the chefs at work in a well choreographed performance. There were so many ingredients handled with so much care, it was evident the thought that went into every aspect of the meal. The only thing I did not enjoy was the pace of the meal. We wanted time to relish and enjoy each bite and that wasn't how the meal was timed. In fact, the next set of dinners were being seated in while we were finishing up. I would also say, I think we benefited from the expertise of the chef's table. If I'd had to choose my own adventure from a menu, things could have gone terribly wrong with clashing flavors. In sum, book your reservation for the chef's table today! We don't have many of these experiences in Cincy and this one deserves to be fully enjoyed. read more

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Obsessed with this place as a pop up. Obsessed with this place as a restaurant. Love pasta but want something different than Italian food? This place answers that predicament. Exceptional food and cocktails. Superb vibes. Expensive but worth the price. read more

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This was one of the best meals!! I happen to be in town for work and needed a place for dinner. This place had good reviews so I thought I would give it a try. I made a reservation and was promptly seated at my table. The real star of the evening, though, was the Hamachi Tartine with foie gras: buttery, decadent, and expertly prepared. Every bite melted in my mouth. I also tried the Quark and Spring Onion Cappelletti. It was out of this world. The service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the ambiance was relaxed. There were tons of windows and lots of natural light. If you're looking for elevated cuisine done right, this is the place. Five stars without hesitation. Next time, I would love to try their Chef's Counter where they will share the daily menu based around a selection of 7 ingredients, explored over the course of a dozen or so dishes. It sounded awesome but they were booked up for the time I could come in. read more

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Lots of hype around this place. Friends raved about the tasting. Maybe I would have felt differently had we done that vs a'la carte. The server was horrible. He badly mixed up the bill and left another server to help us fix it. When told he messed up, blank stare was given. The food was very expensive and my pasta was hugely disappointing (the vinegar flavor was really not the right notes for this pasta). I can't say I'll be back. read more

Wildweed - Weird.... Lamb pasta. Vinegar forward flavor. Not a fan for $30+ meal. - New American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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We went for the price fixed menu with drink pairings and were not disappointed. My wife was pregnant and thus got NA pairings, and very much Wildweed did their best to s make it worth the value and a great experience for her, with interesting drinks and teas with which she never felt left out. The menu was mostly cohesive, but what stood out was the sommelier service and mastery of the pairings. The food was crafted meticulously and innovative while still approachable and not overly pretentious. The dining room was comfortable and seating nice, notwithstanding a large support beam in front of the bar, around which the servers struggled with to deliver plated dishes. read more

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Amazing restaurant and be prepared to see food in a different light. If I could give 6 stars, I would! First time here and we did the Chef Table for my husband's birthday. Every member of the staff including the chef ensured you were enjoying your food and they were so attentive. You receive a menu after the meal that provides details about every course. Every dish was outstanding but my favorites were the poached scallop and marcona almond. My husband enjoyed the huitlacoche and grilled striploin. He actually said it was difficult to choose a favorite because every dish was amazing! Cannot wait to come back and explore more flavorful dishes and maybe get some more paw paw desserts. read more

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Went to Wildweed for the first time last Saturday and had a fantastic time. The decor of the restaurant is very modern and sleek. Love the design. They get maximum use of the space. We started with the bread and the spinach salad. Love Camino bakery and the bread is fantastic. The herb butter is delicious. The spinach salad was delightfully light. The sauce underneath was herby and smooth. Loved the seasonal citrus. We had two pastas, the mushroom and the stuffed chicken. The mushroom was better, the umami of the mushroom cut the richness of the cheese. Little bit of heat from the chili oil. Fantastic hint of lemon in the sauce. The chicken pasta was good. Asian flavors. The crispy shallot made it. Service was good but not great. Went a long time without being greeted upon seating. Extremely friendly when you walk in though. Can't wait to go back for some boujee pasta! read more

Wildweed - Chicken torteli - New American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Such a fun concept! Me and 4 friends had the pleasure of visiting the other night and it was lovely! A very cool atmosphere as far as ambiance love how open and bright everything is. Great for a date night. The service was prompt and informative. We quite literally had our server walk through the drink and food menu for us and she obliged happily and was very knowledgeable about all that was offered. You can't go wrong with one of their cocktails they were all so interesting and crafted with such detail. For starters, we got bread, oysters and beet salad. The bread was great but the oysters were a bit fishy for my liking. For mains, I highly recommend what I got which was the chicken ranger tortellini. The sauce it came it was so bright and paired perfectly with the filling. I will say that the portions are on the lighter side, but for the extremely fair price point you can't be upset. Glad we got to check it out! read more

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The food was good, but I honestly don't remember it because our server was so pretentious it made our whole experience less enjoyable. We came with some of our best friends and were excited as we had heard great things! I'd try the food again for sure, minus having to interact with a person who felt like she didn't want to be there (or like we weren't cool enough to be?) The whole vibe she gave felt very "don't GAF", which is not something you want when spending that much money at a restaurant and trying to have fun with friends! read more

Wildweed - New American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I guess I'm going to summarize my review with "good, but not my style". We had 5:15 reservations before a 7:30 aronoff show. When we checked in at the hostess stand, the whole first conversation was about precisely what time we were going to leave. I appreciate the eye on efficiency, and if that had been the end of it, no problem. It wasn't. What time we were leaving kept being a theme of the conversation. After sitting for nearly half an hour with drinks and bread, our waitress basically told us that they have an amazing ribeye feature, but we were too late to order it because it takes 45 minutes to cook and we needed to leave by 7. I can't remember a more off-putting initial experience. Our group had a variety of selections. I had the striped chicken tortelli, which was very tasty, though a touch underdone. (Stunning dish though -see the picture!) Al dente is great, but uncooked is different. Our friend who had the tuna found it very average, and the lasagna got a thumbs down. The beef tartare appetizer was excellent, and the friend that got the beet salad really enjoyed it. I'm not surprised that some people have rated this 5 stars. This is one of those places that if it's your style, you're going to love it, but with a pretty limited menu selection, there's not something for everyone. I'd keep writing, but they are telling me it's time to leave. read more

Wildweed - New American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Top to bottom, Wildweed is a class act restaurant that somehow both delivers a high-end eating experience and manages not to take itself too seriously. We booked the chef's table experience on a Thursday night and were blown away by the quality of the food, the creativity of the menu, and the vibrant setting. Service: We interacted with many different staff members throughout the evening including a host who welcomed us, poured us glasses of sparkling wine, took our coats, and ran through the menu ingredients; a server who checked in on our beverage needs throughout the evening; and many of the chefs who served us directly over the counter. Everyone was friendly, approachable and thoughtful; we felt welcome and taken care of! Space: Wildweed has truly been built around its kitchen, with the curving bar and walls that frame it as the centerpiece of the space--against the huge windows facing the street! It's unusual and compelling to see the open kitchen presented to the world this way but it makes a statement about why you come here: to eat delicious food prepared by pros. Vibes: Wildweed on a Thursday is lively, a little noisier than most restaurants--but you'll notice that almost all the sound is coming from the guests rather than the chefs. The staff are constantly communicating and in sync with each other, but they do so quietly, sometimes with just a hand gesture. (We noticed for instance that when a dish was ready to run, the chef who finished it would simply carry it to the pass through and raise a hand to summon a server for pickup.) And while the kitchen is putting out spectacular food, everyone is wearing branded tshirts. The vibe is chill, cool and collected, a tad serious but unpretentious. Drinks: The cocktail menu is short but creative. We enjoyed the apple cider cocktail (with a pleasant shock of hibiscus) and the chrysanthemum (floral and not overly sweet), as well as a glass of wine. I'd be curious to try the drink pairings with the tasting menu, but for this meal was very content to order a la carte. Finally, THE FOOD. We progressed through about 12 courses each highlighting one of 6 seasonal ingredients. Some dishes, like radish hand roll and Dungeness congee, were perfect expressions of the ingredient in question, while others, like the Marcona almond tofu topped with tuna, stretched the imagination of what a particular ingredient could be. There were a good mix of smaller bits and a little larger dishes, and the flavor balance was spectacular throughout all. I was particularly impressed with the aforementioned tofu dish, the pasta, and to be honest all three of the heavenly desserts. It was a good amount of food, too, presented with good timing. We left full and content but not overly stuffed. One of (if not THE) best meals I've ever eaten. If you're on the fence about Wildweed for any reason, GO. And if you've already been, I have to imagine the seasonal menus and creativity in the kitchen can only make this an experience worth repeating. read more

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My wife and I had dinner here last night. Our reservation was for 7:30 but we were early and fortunately were able to be seated right away. We were pleasantly surprised as they were very busy. The food was amazing. The flavors were excellent. If you are looking for a huge menu this is not the place. If you are looking to try new things this is the place. The presentation of the food is great. Service was excellent. While the restaurant is small and not surprising a bit loud it was not an issue. We had the bread service, the oysters, roasted squash, striped chicken tortelli and the spiced trout. Oh my gosh it was all amazing. We were so full we skipped desert. We enjoyed a nice bottle of French Syrah as our first option was not available. We will definitely come back. read more

Exquisite fine dining with an emphasis on detail, presentation and creativity. Walking in for our 7:30 Reservation as first time my family and I shared pleasant gasps of the initial view of the restaurant. As we waited in line to check in we were admiring their natural plant decor, interesting mushroom mural, and bright electric lights along the upper walls. As we were seated, the server for the night quickly made his way around, and kindly introduced himself. To be frank, we were a bit underdressed but did not receive any feeling of undervalue as patrons which I appreciated a ton. As we made our selections for the 3 course meal the server was very helpful and patient as their menu featured many interesting plates. Their cocktail menu was appealing and had great taste to back it up! We all loved our drinks and took turns trying each others. My favorite was the Daiquiri, it was both tart and boozy in the best ways with great flavor. The appetizers came out quick. Our beef tartare was plated with crispy textures to add crunch and had a pleasant umami and salty savory flavor. The beet salad was fresh, subtly sweet and a nice contrast to the hearty tartare. As for our entrees, their whole wheat elicoidali was a hit! The savory tripe ragú was very rich and indeed a great compliment to the perfectly cooked pasta and parm. Harry and delicious! Overall their menu is clearly curated to a distinguished taste palette and lived up to my expectations. A lovely upscale restaurant that delivers! read more

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What a cozy, fun spot. The atmosphere was very intimate and great for our date night. The food and service were phenomenal. We were running behind for our show due to traffic and they got our food out super fast! It was much appreciated! read more

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The Kitchen Counter is always delicious and engaging. We went for the 8th time on Saturday night and again had great food with unusual ingredients or cooking techniques that made each dish a treat. We love engaging with the staff and watching the good come together. I do the wine pairing while my husband orders cocktails and we are both consistently satisfied. read more

I had the beef tartare, which was delicious. However, I was dining alone and made a reservation, and i was very disappointed that they seated me at possibly the worst table in the restaurant, shoved in the corner and looking at nothing. That totally ruined everything! Furthermore, the wall to my left was a wall of slats - on the other side of the slats was the host stand. So for the entire time I sat at this table, I had to listen to the hosts chat with each other and watch them through the slats, as if they were standing over my dinner. No-one should be seated in this spot - but if anything, this table should be saved for someone who at least has company, not someone who is dining alone and is going to dinner to people watch and to enjoy the sights and ambiance of a restaurant. I ended up asking to move to the bar, which was better, but my impression of this restaurant was unfortunately tainted by this experience. I feel a newfound desire to be an activist for getting rid of this terrible seating place at wildweed! No one should be stuck at this disappointing table. read more

Wildweed - Shoved in corner. - New American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The food and drinks were delicious and the staff was on too of their their game. 10 out of 10!!! read more

Great ambiance and cute decor, this is a nice find in OTR. I love that the staff rotates with serving which keeps the meal moving quickly. Overall the food was good with fresh ingredients. Enjoyed the spinach salad and the avocado emulsion was INCREDIBLE. Main dishes were ok, but left me wanting a little more (I tried the mushroom ravioli and chicken tortelli). I definitely want to go back and try the full tasting menu as I think that experience would be worthwhile given the menu I saw while dining. read more

Wildweed - Mushroom ravioli - New American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Oh WOW I'd read about the pasta pop up and this brick & mortar and all of the fanfare so this has been on my list and did NOT disappoint! Truly for the real foodies: this is your mecca See pics- everything is camera worthy and fabulous, including the cocktails, a few of which (pictured) can be made zero-proof, which is an art in of itself The pasta is indescribable really- so few places are doing homemade incentive pastas like this- the menu changes seasonally so just go with it We split the beet salad as an app and it was just incredible, so tasty with the pistachio cream I wish we could've had dessert- we count finish everything we ordered! 4 non-alc drinks, an app, bread service and two pastas = $123 before tip and soooo worth it! Service is stellar, as well as host stand - just stand can be insolent in so many establishments (it's where we put our least talented ) but these ladies were so welcoming and helpful- we had a rough start getting there and they made it more relaxing Love this place- absolutely memorable read more

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I went to Wildweed when they were a newer restaurant. I had heard many great things about it I so was excited to try and had high expectations. I think I was a little dissappointed. Our service was very slow and the food was good, but nothing out of this world. The drink I had was definitly not what the server described and didn't enjoy it very much. I think if I sat at the chefs counter I might have had a different experience. read more

Wildweed - Mafaldine and cappellaci - New American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Wildweed in Over-the-Rhine turned our Valentine's Day into something more than a meal--it felt like an invitation to an old friend's loft. My wife and I sat at the Chef's counter, where the same folks who crafted each course also explained its composition, shared insights about ingredients, and answered questions with genuine enthusiasm. It was like getting a backstage pass to a show you already love. The wine pairings were just right, spotlighting every nuance of the cuisine. But beyond the flawless execution, the sense of connection with the people creating each plate made the evening stand out. If you're craving an intimate and instructive dining experience, Wildweed knows how to welcome you to the table. read more

We were here to sit in the dining room for another In The Weeds collaboration. Here is what we thought. The Dan Dan Noodles and Carpaccio was from the guest chef. Dan Dan noodles were fantastic. Missed the usual pork, but the mushrooms rocked!!! Carpaccio was very chewy. It should have melted in our mouths. Interesting flavor combination that we have never had before. We would have like a few more sauce drops. Liked the dusting of whatever seasoning that was. Quark and Spring Pea Tortellini was very good but had too much mint in it for us. Would order over and over without the mint. Loved the peas and the pasta was nicely al dente. Spinach salad was also....different. Loved the avocado sauce underneath and combination of flavors. It was hard to eat to get a bite of everything. Needed more EVOO. Service was great, but watching everyone duck underneath the pass in the front bar was awkward. Why does the water need to be there so they can't just walk through? Love the use of Urban Stead Quark and Rich Life Farm Mushrooms. Will be back seasonally to try new dishes. read more

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Wildweed has reset the bar for dining in the city. The food, the drinks, and the service are all top notch. Get ready for amazing food in a not at all stuffy environment. Everything is fresh and delicious with some of the most inventive pasta I've ever had. The portion sizes are Goldilocks sized. I've been several times with my wife and other couples pre fix and we're going to the chef table for my birthday! read more

If 3.5 stars were an option, would def give this to Wildweed. Second week they are officially open and were excited to dine here. Never had the opportunity to try any of the pop-ups. We entered the lively, upscale atmosphere that is still casual. Warmly greeted and seated. We were informed that they request a table for two limit themselves to 90 minutes. I had mixed feelings about this; of course you don't want folks loitering, but on the other hand, ordering drinks followed by four courses, including dessert, iis a bit rushed in that period of time. Our wait staff was really kind, had some great thoughts on dishes, and was able to provide us with some informed recommendations. She was very timely and thoughtful of being on top of checking in on is but not overbearing. I found other staff weren't as thoughtful. As an example, I went to the washroom to wash my hands before dinner, and the narrow walk ways require either party in opposing direction to step to the side. I personally stepped to the side for the staff both ways to and from the washroom and out of my way out of the restaurant. It is a small detail, but usually, the customer goes first. There are several drink options, including cocktails, mocktails, and wine. The mixed drinks are very thoughtful and have great presentations. I had the milk punch and smash. Both struck me as weak on the spirits. No soft drinks tho - in my book this isn't cool. I really love to end my meal with a coke with dessert, and a short list of options would not bring down the class of the restaurant. The food? Overall, I really enjoyed it with a critical error. We had bread for starters - local bakery with herbed butter. Ranger chicken tortelli and Red Fife Mafaldine. Both were nice with a lovely mix of fresh, acid, richness, and, of course, al dente. The former pasta dish unfortunately had a critical error- a piece of shrimp barely got touched by heat and was clearly uncooked on the outside- how this was missed by the chef who cooked it followed by the head chef beats me. I sent it back, and it returned appropriately cooked. Any time I send a dish back for a critical error, usually the restaurant takes a moment to recognize the error past the wait staff just serving the new dish. I do commend our waitress checking in, of course. Examples I've experienced at other restaurants: the chef personally comes out and serves the dish and apologizes, a manager or the chef comes out and double checks the dish, a drink or dessert on the house - something. If you mess up hard, which undercooked seafood falls into the category, you gotta fix it. Finally, the halibut really was delightful. I am looking forward to making Wildweed a regular dinner spot and further looking forward to bringing guests here. A few kinks to iron out as one would expect with a newer restaurant. I feel confident this will certainly happen. read more

Wildweed - Milk punch - A pink beverage in a short, round glass is placed on a wooden table, with a glass of water and a plate of sliced bread nearby. - New American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Wildweed is as excellent as you hope. From the start, the hostess and the team of servers were thoughtful, warm, and welcoming. This continued through the entire experience and was an excellent addition to the solid food. For drinks, I thoroughly enjoyed their margarita - not too sweet, nor too sour - but a perfect upscale tequila drink. Unfortunately, I didn't love the apple cider cocktail, while it was good, it was difficult to drink in the small rimmed glass. For appetizers, you can't go wrong with bread service, but the beef tartare and the oysters were both incredible. I'm definitely going to try the beet salad next time, it looked stunning, but I couldn't have fit that into our meal. It's a tossup to say which app was my favorite, they are both great and so different. For dinner, the pesto pasta was incredible. I didn't find it to be over-pesto'd, if you're skeptical. It was pure perfection and I can't wait to go back and try something new and different. read more

Walked in to this restaurant on a Tuesday evening in November at 6:30 and was told there were no tables available for the night.  So I went online to look for the next reservation for when I'd be in town, and I had to book something for 3 people a month out.  Finally got to go eat there last night, since I was anticipating this night for a month now, expectations were high.  The vibe inside is fun and trendy.  We were seated at table, and our waitress immediately came over with water and our menus.  Went with a glass of wine which was very good.  As an apitizer we got the squash snack and the bread with dips.  Everything was really good, my friend was really blown away by the squash apitizer (I thought it was good, but wasn't necessarily blown away).  For my main dish I got the trout which I really enjoyed, probably more than the apitizer but still not blown away really.  Solid 4 star experience. read more

The hype you hear is true--Wildweed is amazing. My husband and I visited this weekend to celebrate my birthday. It was Wildweed's third night being open, and the food and service were incredible. We started with two NA cocktails. I got the bees knees which was one of the best drinks I've ever had. Amazing. For a starter we ordered the El Camino miche, which is bread from a local bakery (El Camino). It came with an herby butter which was delicious. For our second course, we ordered the chicken "ranger" tortelli. The pasta was perfectly al dente, of course. But the sherry cream sauce the pasta came in was DIVINE. I was scooping it up with a spoon trying to get every last drop. For our third course we got the ribeye. It was cooked perfectly, and the charcutière sauce was a flavor bomb. It was salty, sweet, tangy, and umami all at once. We finished our meal with the pawpaw semifreddo sandwich, which blew me away. The cookie specifically was bursting with caramelized brown butter flavor. Overall, I went into Wildweed with high expectations and they were still exceeded. Everything was so much more flavorful than I expected based off of the menu descriptions. I can't wait to return! One final note: the restaurant was playing metal music quite loudly, which was unexpected. My husband and I had a hard time hearing each other even two feet apart, which made conversation difficult. I would have loved if the music was turned down just a tad. Just something to note for anyone visiting that it's not a quiet vibe (which isn't objectively bad!). This would in no way deter me from returning. read more

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Had an unforgettable birthday dinner at Wildweed, thanks to a gift card from my daughter that was the impetus for our reservation. This is a remarkable and beautiful restaurant staffed by an amazing team serving truly inventive and memorable food. The very warm and capable Mshinda cared for us impeccably from start to finish. We kicked off with cocktails and appetizers. The unique carrot and coconut daiquiri was mine and I loved it. We shared three appetizers between us: the bread service (El Camino Miche), Soft Shell Crab and Chicken Liver Parfait. The bread was gorgeous, the crab was buttery and lovely and the parfait was by far the best I've ever had, so beautifully flavorful on thin and crisp crackers that set it off perfectly. We each had a pasta dish as our main. I can't say enough good things about my mushroom ravioli -- I found myself continually going mmm and trying to soak up every bit of what was on my plate. My daughter had the striped chicken tortelli - absolutely exquisite-- and my husband's Kentucky Rye Gramigna made with lamb was also notable. I could not resist dessert. The almond cake was fantastic. Featuring apple rosettes, squash ice cream, brown butter and caramelized white chocolate ganache, it was a suitably decadent, yet delicate end to our meal. Wildweed definitely falls into a special occasion place for us and I look forward to the next good thing that takes us there. read more

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Service was amazing! We had Sam who was attentive sweet and gave some good recommendations. The ambience was cool. It was quite busy and the tables were really close together, so definitely not a place to go for romantic quiet conversation as it was quite loud, but I really liked the trendy, hip vibe. Cocktails were good but not great nothing really stood out to me as well and for a place like that I would expect some pretty amazing cocktails, especially for $17-$20 a pop. We had heard a lot of hype about this place so we're excited to try even though it had a pretty weird menu. To start off we got the beef carpaccio, which was amazing totally worth going just for that, but I don't know that I would get anything else. We got the whipped ricotta and all the ricotta itself was good with the sauce. The veggies on top was just kind of weird to us. We thought it was gonna come with bread. It was just so so we did not finish it. For dinner, we got the striped chicken tortelli. It was good and interesting. Really loved the cilantro pieces with it. The basil pieces that were also thrown and there was a little bit weird when we get one of those. The Kentucky Rye pasta was absolutely awful. We only ate a bite of it each and didn't touch it and for $36. You just expect something good I mean it's pasta. How do you mess that up? They felt it tasted really gave me not just like lamb gave me but like something was off we didn't know if the sheep's milk cheese on it was bad or what but it was so many different flavors and they didn't marry together well at all. We both have pretty sophisticated pallets, but I think that this restaurant overall was just trying too hard to be unique and have as many different ingredients as possible to make their dishes really stand out. I work in the food science industry and have the pleasure of working with some Michelin star chefs, and something I've learned from them is that sometimes simple really is just better. I would go back maybe for a cocktail and the beef carpaccio or I would DoorDash the beef carpaccio. Wasn't worth the $200 spent. read more

Wildweed - Whipped ricotta and beef carpaccio - New American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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had pretty high expectations based on what i'd heard and really i think it lived up to the hype. the best thing i had all night was the honey nut squash ravioli. it was the perfect bite i swear to god, had every flavor working so well together. i did think that the striped chicken tortelli was pretty overrated if im being honest, that dish was pretty average in my opinion. drinks + dessert were both excellent, loved the ice cream and the almond cake. overall great vibe inside too, feels pretty intimate & the staff was very friendly and gave great recs! read more

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The new standard for food in Cincinnati. Or at least that's we said after eating at the chef's counter at Wildweed. We were treated to such a fantastic, seasonal menu with great interaction with the kitchen staff during our multi-course meal. Each dish was carefully comprised of an insane amount of tedious components each harmonizing with every bite. The non-alcoholic drink pairing was something truly magical as well. The drinks were perfectly paired with each dish and could easy stand head to head against any cocktails from other big markets. The environment was also very pretty. The setting was Scandinavian simple with pops of fun, colorful artwork. It doesn't try to be super formal like other restaurants downtown can be, but rather, far more relaxed and modern. read more

Just ok, wouldn't go again. Tired this for my birthday because of the magazine article, i was excited about it but after the cocktail I didn't have high hopes. cocktails lacked each flavor component, "snacks" are not shareable, main dishes did not wow me I think all the meat was puréed Into the sauce im not sure but we didnt ask for the dessert menu and we got actual food after we left. read more