These crab joints are getting really lower than run of the mill…read more The place was dead on an early Sunday evening. Two tables of a person/people besides us. We didn't order anything but baskets, clam and whiting. They were better than the Inland Seafood festival on the levee this weekend but still wasn't up to par for the price. More like $6.99 deals instead of $12.99. They also automatically charge 18% gratuity because the neighbors don't like to tip. Sad. The place was clean and amply stocked with digital aquariums (tvs) and seafood decor. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. That's it. That's all.

Very disappointed, lots of small hairs in a lobster tail that was in my broil that I picked up from…read morethe establishment, attempted to call 3 times before going back and got no answer, upon going back I was only offered a 15% discount on my next order (which doesn't help as I will NEVER be eating there again) and given a managers number and was told by the woman working the counter that nothing would be done even if I did contact the manager, so in conclusion, I paid $60+ dollars for a combo and didn't eat the main item advertised in the combo and was told that nothing would or could be done about it, the women that did my pick up and that I spoke wasn't very empathetic (didn't even pretend to be), I work in customer service so I know that at times some customers that have a bad experience can be unreasonable but I didn't raise my voice, point my finger or even place blame on the people there about my displeasure, EXTREME CAUTION to anyone thinking about eating from Cincy Seafood on Colerain.

We arrived a few minutes early from our reservation time. We were greeted by the hostess and seated…read morequickly at our table. Our server, Chloe, introduced herself with a smile and provided us with a quick refresher. I knew from her energy that we were going to be in great hands for the evening. (and I was not wrong, lol) Chloe was personable, attentive, friendly, and down to earth. The service she provided us was excellent! I ordered the Swamp Thing for a cocktail. Sweet, fruity, and pretty... that green cocktail did exactly what it needed to do, lol. FIVE STARS! Now, on to the food... The Gator Bites are a MUST. I ordered the hot honey sauce on the side just to play it safe and I am glad I did, because babyyyy, that spice had no boundaries. If you're a lover of spicy things, you'll be good to order as is, lol! I also ordered the Roasted Oysters. Another MUST! The oysters had a parmesan crust with lemon garlic butter drizzled over them... They were gone in minutes! I was on the fence for my entree, but then my girl Chloe clocked that Pasta Mardi Gras and the rest is history. It was creamy, savory, and packed with flavor. I knew my girl wouldn't let me down! Our experience was excellent! I definitely recommend reservations. Pappadeaux wasn't terribly busy when we arrived, but by the time we finished up & headed out, they had a line out the door. If you're in the Cincy area, add to your foodie list! Overall, a great restaurant for a GNO, date night, or any celebration.

Food and Drink: Pappadeaux's!!! From the jump, I want to say a 10/10 experience. I had the Salmon…read moreAlexander special with crawfish, shrimp, scallops, and dirty rice. For appetizers, we had the roasted oysters and the hot honey gator bites. Everything was phenomenal. The special had a white wine sauce to die for and everything was wonderfully seasoned, I also had my salmon blackened which was chef's kiss. The gator bites were tender like chicken and the oysters were so flavorful! For the drink, I had the Swamp Thing cocktail and I was happily buzzed after finishing it. It was sweet, refreshing and the alcohol wasn't overpowering. Highly recommend Pappadeaux's if you're ever in the Cincinnati area!!! Customer Service: Chloe was our waitress and she was knowledgeable, sociable, funny and caring. She did a wonderful job in giving recommendations and telling us about the specials. She checked on us consistently and was never overbearing. The staff was timely with the appetizers, and the ebb and flow of the crowd seemed under control and all waiters/waitresses were ensuring orders were correct. Thank you Chloe for the top-tier service!! Ambiance: Pappadeaux's is typically upscale causal to business casual, but everyone is free to come as they are! It is family friendly for all ages. The decor gives an intimate open dining vibe. When it gets busy, it's BUSY. But the wait will be worth it! I guarantee there is something for everybody. This place is perfect for any occasion, celebration, graduation, birthday, date night, family dinner, a day trip - whatever your heart desires. The Cincy location is the best!

I've dined here a handful of times since they first opened and have enjoyed each visit! Space is…read morecozy, polished, and inviting. The service, food, and drinks were excellent and I look forward to seeing what's on their menu next time! Absolutely worth a return visit.

Still one if the best to do it ! If you do not go by January 1 you have missed out . From the girls…read moredinner with the Cesar salad and fries , to the caviar to the goat cheesecake. My little heart is full . However , don't ask for Emma her service sucked tonight . I don't know if it because it was busy , emotions etc but she was rude . Abd not very communitive . When ppl have choices on where they spend their money to eat, you have to choose better on how you treat the ppl dining in. None the less this place will be missed . The food was always a hit . Go fill their reservations up this week .

Always tasty,large portions,good service,moderate cost! What's not to like! I like that it's been…read morehere for many years and has been a stable,well liked,establishment for the northern Cincinnati area!

We came on a Sunday for my uncle's birthday. It was pretty busy inside with the game and another…read morebirthday. This meant we had to wait a short time for a table. Some of us sat at the bar and had a few drinks while waiting. The bartender, and other staff, were super kind. I didn't take a picture of my fish log but I really enjoyed that, too. Once we finished eating I went outside to look at their small lake.

We have been waiting for this food truck to be close enough for us to try. Well, we drove an hour…read morefor a lobster roll. I am ok with that. These lobster rolls were full of lobster claw meat that was warm and tasty on a toasted roll. Absolutely delicious!!! Can't wait til we see them close again! Have to shout out the Connecticut roll! The lemon butter is awesome! My mom loved the garlic butter roll as well!

Meh. Average food at a premium price. And small serving for…read morethe price charged. We had this truck recently when it was at a local brewery. I guess we were expecting it to be a little bigger and a little better for the price. It was ok but not worth what is being charged. We both got the warm with butter lobster roll. We each also got the lobster bisque when my husband went back out for more food because we were both still hungry after eating the roll. I also had the Root Beer. I think the root beer was the best part of the meal. It was really good. The lobster tasted good and only some of it was rubbery. I wouldn't seek them out again.

Alara is a fairly new steakhouse in the Cincinnati area. What stood out to us was the outstanding…read moreservice we received. We were greeted upon entering my the host and manager Seated immediately at a pristine table. Our waitress, Devon explained several items on the menu and made recommendations based on customer likes. We started with the focaccia bread. Lightly toasted. With our choice of herb butter or olive oil. Perfect, we ate every bite. Then we had the beet salad Red & Golden beets thinly sliced with fresh herbs and goat cheese. A lot of thought went into making this dish perfect thank you chef My lady ordered the filet and I had the 14oz Choice Strip Steak. Both incredibly tender and served with a variety of sauces. Bone broth, chimichurri, and herb butter. All the sauces were fabulous with me, preferring the bone broth. Our side dish of roasted herbs brussels sprouts, and cauliflower in balsamic glaze, very tasty. We did the big finish with a large slice of delicious carrot cake. The host and the manager Mark came by and checked out on us to make sure everything was perfect, our server Devon made sure everything was perfect & treated us like royalty. Definitely a five star experience

Phenomenal experience this time around; I went by myself - I made a reservation expecting to be…read moreseated at the bar however the host informed me I would be kept company at the chefs table. (I will be booking this option from now on.) I ordered the surf and turf seasonal option with lobster and filet mignon cooked medium. I was surprised when a sea scallop I didn't order and a small glass of wine spritzer popped up but this is part of the chefs table experience - it was a sea scallop grilled with a chimichurri sauce and some crispy prosciutto. I would have never ordered this on my own so it was nice to try. I am a not a huge seafood person - the minute I cut into it I smelled the sea which was a turn off and I wasn't a fan of the texture but once I cut into tiny pieces and mixed with the sauce and the proscuitto I was able to actually find myself enjoying the dish plus boy did it look pretty coming out! The chefs table is nice because you get to watch everything be cooked - the mac and cheese looks amazing every single time - omg I must try it sometime. My waitress was phenomenal with purple and blue hair and the glittery eye shadow. She was so attentive and helpful. The steak was so juicy and cooked perfectly - I think next time I would get a larger steak or the grilled shrimp option as I wasn't the biggest fan of the lobster tail but still finished it. The salad was okay - I wish it had ranch instead. I also got the orange cream cloud for dessert to go which was shockingly light, airy and delicious - the citrus flavors with the passion fruit are so refreshing. I can't wait to come back and try something new . The place is beautifully decorated and they offer free parking options - the music is very low so you can have a conversation and even the chefs table wasn't too loud even though it was right next to the kitchen.

IF YOU GO HERE, STICK WITH THE CRAB! My wife and I got…read moreDungeness crab boils, calamari, and two pies: cheese cake and key lime. Crabs, potatoes and corn were very good - we'd get them again. But whatever you do, AVOID THE PIES. They were hard and tiny. The calamari was rubbery with soggy breading and average marinara. Skip it. You'd be better off buying calamari from the freezer section at Kroger.

I will preface this review by saying I'm from New Orleans and I am a little particular about…read moreseafood. But that's only one part of the problem I experienced here. First, the music was laden with expletives, which was not the environment I would have willingly brought my family, including my son, into. Secondly, our server didn't want to be there. Her demeanor from the time we entered displayed that. Now to the food. I thought it was just okay. Not a place I would want to return to. My son enjoyed it. He had fun using the gloves and tools to break the shells. He also thought the food tasted good. So it was a much better experience for him than for my wife or myself.

We had an incredible dinner at Ivory House…read more Every dish was perfect - the deviled eggs were salty and creamy, crab cakes were delicious, and I loved the grilled salad. The bread they bring you is mouth watering. My husband had the steak and it was exactly what I want steak to be. I had the shrimp and grits and they were so, so good. Several of the dishes had marinated cherry tomatoes. I do not like tomatoes but I loved them. Every detail was so well done. The service was perfect and the restaurant itself is beautiful. It's got the perfect lighting for a night out and there was a live piano player in the bar area.

I've had Ivory House on our bucket list for a while. I was super excited to try it with my…read moregirlfriend for my birthday... Here is what they did well: - great bread, truly amazing as house made - gelato was fantastic - pretty inside/decor - sides were pretty good Here is where it went south: - our serve was very casual and almost seemed put off by us. Not attentive, not overly welcoming or friendly - my girlfriend stated it was my birthday, an our waitress saw me with a birthday gift and no acknowledgement no asking oh is it your birthday? Meanwhile 2 other tables received a happy birthday, with a candle and dessert - when going to a "steakhouse" is that you go there expect to have an amazing steak. Not the case, my "medium" steak was cooked half medium half rare. For a filet it was also very fatty. when I asked the server (probably 25 minutes after our food was served) she said it didn't look medium and offers to put it back on. no apology Overall it felt very underwhelming and when you pay $70 for a steak you expect it to be right. On top of that celebrating a special occasion, for a $200 meal for 2 people, it Was a bland experience. We've heard amazing reviews so hopefully your experience will be different than ours! We said we'd give it another shot but not going with steak.

Food 10/10 -- ordered the family seafood boil w/ crab legs and shrimp and muscles and there was not…read morea single thing in there that we did not enjoy. The potatoes were delicious, the muscles were to die for, and the crab was my favorite. I don't eat meat besides seafood, but my partner said his least favorite part of the meal was the sausage but it was still to par. I definitely recommend getting medium heat as it was just the right amount. The service 6/10 -- they were fine, nothing stood out to me negatively or positively. They give you crab crackers and the boil is in a giant plastic bag which keeps everything heated nicely, and they give you a bib and plastic gloves and napkins so that you stay nicely clean. The ambiance 8/10 -- super cute theme, had some cool LED lights as well as some great cute ocean themed wall pieces. Two of the fish-silhouetted lights were flickering. Quiet and nice place, nice and clean seating. The bathrooms were clean but the women's bathroom was out of soap when I went.

Food fresh, flavor was ok for it to be in ohio not the worst but definitely not the best. I WOULD…read morerecommend to others that are visiting Cincinnati. Service was fast and pleasant. Didn't eat in, but like the ambience. If I had time, I would have eaten in with family. Over all the boil I ordered was to oily made my stomach upset.

What a hidden Gem! This place is perfect for a quiet night out during the week. Or a lively night…read moreout on the weekend. The service is impeccable, from the Host to the food runner, the Manager was warm and hospitable, the waiter was engaging, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about making our experience enjoyable.

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