E+O Kitchen is always a vibe -- especially right at The Banks where the party starts…read more The Deal Closer roll (yes, the fried one) is phenomenal. Crispy on the outside, packed with flavor on the inside, and perfectly indulgent. It's the roll you have to order. The fried rice? 10/10. Savory, flavorful, and somehow just as memorable as the sushi. Cocktails are great, service is consistently good, and the ambiance is really where it's at. If you're starting your night out at The Banks, this is the move.

We were in Cincinnati for a Reds game and wanted to grab a quick bite before heading to the…read morestadium. We chose E&O Kitchen at The Banks because they had a surprisingly solid selection of vegan options. The overall vibe of the restaurant was nice, but the music was a bit too loud for my taste, especially during the dinner/happy hour rush. It was also extremely hot outside, so sitting on the patio wasn't really an option. We took advantage of the happy hour menu and ordered two sushi rolls, which made the meal very reasonably priced. As a vegan, I also ordered the Tofu Bowl. It was good, but honestly nothing particularly memorable. The tofu didn't seem to be seasoned, and there was only a light drizzle of teriyaki sauce over the rice, so I ended up adding soy sauce for more flavor. While that dish didn't really impress me, the restaurant has several other vegan options that I'd be interested in trying next time. Overall, it was a good experience. The location is excellent if you're heading to a Reds game, and The Banks is a beautiful area to walk around before or after. We wouldn't go out of our way to eat here, but we'd definitely consider stopping by again and giving another menu item a chance.

This was my second time to MRBL and it was as wonderful as the first! Everyone, from the woman on…read morethe phone who assisted with my reservation, all the way to our servers, Todd and Buck, were first class. Our water glasses were never empty, our food was prepared perfectly and we never felt neglected but not hovered over, either. We began our journey with the Sashimi platter, Snowshoe Crab salad and Shrimp Cocktail. OMG! So fresh! So tasty! For our main courses we ordered the Filet Mignon with Lobster and Pontchartrain sauce, ordered Medium, cooked perfectly, and the Scallops with drawn butter and Asparagus. (5 large scallops, had to take 2 home!) Dessert was a slice of Cheesecake with Blueberries. Delicious! We sat in a half booth, with views of the city and river. Delightful! If you need a suggestion for a meal and service that will not disappoint, look no further than MRBL. A true gem on the riverbank in Bellevue, Kentucky. Wish there was one near me in California!

We ate at MRBL tonight. It was not good. The atmosphere is beautiful and I love the view of the…read moreriver. Service was slow and lacked the fine dining attention that should accompany such prices. They put the wrong plates in front of us. We had to ask for menus several times. They food was ok at best. Steaks were cold and tough. They also had no sear and had a "boiled" texture. Sides were ok. Pass on dessert. When it was time to pay they charged 3 percent for a credit card fee without telling us ahead of time.

Their famous salad is a must try! Absolutely amazing! I loved their salmon sashimi with the garlic…read morechips too!! Cool place, we wanted to see the game but they were pretty busy when we came

Great food and a cool atmosphere! Service is always great. One of our go to spots when we are in…read moretown.

Came here during restaurant week just to try the restaurant and can say I will be back!…read more I ordered the Ceaser salad with the short rib empanada and short rib gnocchi. The Ceaser salad was the best Ceaser salad I ever had! The short rib empanada and the gnocchi was good as well but the gnocchi was covered in scallions. That wasn't stated on the menu or by our server when I asked if onions were in the dish, so unfortunately I did have to send that back and have it remade then ate the rest once I got back home. I also tried the Black Angus NY and it melt in my mouth like butter. They were busy and it did take a while for the food to come out but the wait was worth it.

Wow! What a way to spend our 1 year wedding anniversary! I loved this place…read more It has been a few months since eating here but I still find myself thinking about it. Our next trip to Cincinnati; It will be extremely difficult to stay away from here. We spent the day in Newport and around Cincinnati and wanted somewhere nice for the occasion. I was iffy on this place at first... you can throw a rock all over America and hit a place with 'Barrel' in the name these days. The Yelp reviews swing both ways here but I'm here to tell you my take... because it swings so far towards the 5 stars that it's very much a 6 or 7 star place(maybe more). We gauged our arrival time based on other activities that day. We wanted ample time at the nearby Lego exhibit so when we arrived there, we made a reservation for 4:30-5. Eating early and making our way back to Louisville was a great idea. The entire time we were there, no one else came in so we had the entire place to ourselves(It was a Friday). The atmosphere is homey but during busy times, I could see it being noisy. The booths could easily fit 6 people comfortably... probably 8 in some cases depending on how wide some of you are. Special Note: This place highlights The Parrillada Experience for Two on their menu and we wanted it! We didn't order it because at a price tag of 130-and pictures online, we didn't want it to be a failed outing. After our first trip, The Parrillada Exp will be on the agenda next time. It's a mixture of different steaks, sausages, shrimp, sides, and salads. Definitely worth the cost. On to the food: Sausage App - Argentine Chorizo. Farmhouse Sausage. Grilled Ciabatta. Hearts of Palm. Green/Red chimichurri. Pepper Relish. I don't like ordering this type of dish when I go places because you never know if it's going to be delicious or very bad. It ended up being super delicious. We couldn't make up our mind which sauce we liked the best and which meat we liked the best. App PERFECTION! Land and Sea - This is what my wife went with. Asada Skirt Steak. Jumbo Shrimp. Asparagus. Red chimichurri butter. I had bites of the shrimp and it was good. I had to save room for my dish. Wagyu Denver Cut - I went back and forth. Lobster ravioli being on the menu almost made my decision instant but I was going back and forth between ravioli, steak, and a few other things. I asked the server which he recommended of the 4 Chef's cuts. He recommended two... one of which was the Wagyu so I went with it. I wasn't disappointed AT ALL. He mentioned that the Wagyu Denver Cut was a new addition to the menu... I'm not sure but you could definitely tell it was cooked, arranged, and presented with care. I savored every angle of every bite. We also ordered a side of brussels because of course! Originally we were going to dessert somewhere else but went ahead and ordered the Hazelnut Vanilla Creme Brulee here. Perfect ending to the meal. This brulee was light and had the right amount of crunch. It was also larger than expected. We had no complaints with this place. Easily one of the better restaurants I've had in Cincinnati. If you're doubting visiting this place, take the dive! Other notes: They have beer and a small cocktail variety but they primarily seem focused on wine(plenty of options to choose from).

Celebrated our anniversary here and it was a great experience. Our first time at Embers. The…read moreservice and welcome we received was outstanding- Lauren, our server, was fabulous - the right of attentiveness without being overwhelming or intrusive The house special sushi with lobster was delicious. We enjoyed our entrees but I found the blue cheese topping too strong and scrapes of off my steak. Lauren noticed and took the extra price for the topping off of our bill. The crème brûlée was was wonderful and she sent out a small sample of the Oreo donuts w icecream and blackberry sauce for us to sample. We will be back again

Alright food, great service is what I thought. The servers are super attentive and nice. We had…read moreCrystal who was amazing! I do love some bread and butter and theirs was nice to start off with. We got the crab cakes and sushi for an appetizer. The crab cakes were seared nicely although we did wish there was bit more crab in them, the gremolata under was delicious. The sushi was pretty good and did taste fresh. We got the NY strip and Filet as our entrees with mac and cheese and french fries for the sides. The filet was cooked perfectly and was juicy with every bite. The NY on the other hand was very tough and hard to chew. It was not tender and had no flavor. We were suprised by this. The fries with the aioli were great and the mac and cheese was perfectly creamy. Over all we wished a few of the dishes were better but thought they could be fixed. The staff was excellent!

We came here for restaurant week and we were quite impressed…read more Our waitress Misty is top notch Excellent service very friendly and just really nice I ordered the restaurant week menu I picked chopped salad 6 oz filet german potato salad and for dessert lemon tart My hubby got new york strip and creamed corn The steaks were seasoned perfectly and the german potato salad the best Usually I am not a sweets person but loved the lemon tart The restaurant is located in the Hard Rock casino

Came with a group do 8 for a birthday. Service was pretty good but for the price, they are not…read moretrained like Ruby's. It was a little all over the place and clunky when serving and clearing. Also came for restraint week but the group like to order lots of stuff so was able to try many things. The smoked manhattan was delicious. Shrimp snaps was overall my favorite thing. Had a bite of the calamari, sauce Was very good. Burrata was just ok. Lobster bisque was a bit salty but overall decent and would get again. Steaks decent too, not anything you'd remember. The star was the dessert. The special for restraint week was so amazing. We were all full but could stop. Might go back but not rushing to get there ...3.5

Sweet little Italian restaurant located in Newport, Ky serving awesome dishes. Family went for a…read moresiblings gathering and the meals were all delicious from fish sandwich & fries (they are so good you don't need ketchup) to manicotti with meatballs and the Ronaldo with chicken ! Side salads were fresh and beautifully presented The risotto balls appetizer was a treat Service was great and attentive.

Great history here. Ordered the bucantini Amatriciana. It definitely has some heat but is hearty…read moreand filling. It comes with bread and a light garlic butter.

Our team dinner was wonderful! The food, service, and especially the desserts were a huge hit…read more Thank you for all of your help organizing the dinner and for everything you did to make the evening such a success. We truly appreciate everyone's efforts and hospitality.

A gorgeous restaurant in a former mansion with a history. Free parking as well as valet parking for…read more$5. Truly a top notch spot in Cincinnati. A perfect spot for a special occasion. We were here for my birthday and then here again for our anniversary. They are super attentive and if you need anything just ask! Christian our bartender/waiter was outstanding. This time we tried the Wagyu Carpaccio for an appetizer and it was a great way to start. The beef was fresh and tender and cut super thin along with the fresh arugula and saltiness of the parm crisps and capers it was a perfect bite. My main was the Lobster Thermidor, it was the first time I have tried that dish and it did not disappoint! The star of the day though was the 16 oz ribeye my husband ordered to a perfect medium rare and he said he could have cut it with a fork. He also had the creamy mashed potatoes and sautéed mushrooms on the side. The brought us out a lovely cupcake with a candle for our anniversary. We did not leave hungry for sure. We will be back here again for sure.