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20 Meal Deals You Can Get During Greater Cincinnati's Spring Restaurant Week

By on Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 3:45 pm

Support local restaurants and indulge in some delicious specials for Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week this week.

Restaurant Week returns Monday-Sunday, April 15-21 with participating restaurants offering $26, $36 and $46 three-course prix fixe menus. Along with meals, many restaurants will also offer seasonal-inspired cocktails made with Restaurant Week sponsor Maker's Mark.

A dollar from every meal special served during Restaurant Week will go toward Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and organizers will match the first 1,000 meals served by donating $1 per meal. Funds go toward families whose insurance doesn’t cover the cost of treatments, research and growing in-demand programs. Restaurant Week has raised more than $100,000 in the last five years to support these initiatives.

To prepare for Restaurant Week, you can download the official app. The app will allow you to plan your meals and check in to participating restaurants and track your meals to earn you points. The more you eat, the more points you earn. You’ll also earn extra points if you try a restaurant’s drink special. And if you earn enough points, you may just win a grand prize.

These are just a handful of the meal deals you can get during Greater Cincinnati Spring Restaurant Week. To see everything on the menu, visit greatercincinnatirestaurantweek.com.
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Nicholson’s Pub 625 Walnut St., Downtown $36 Lunch & Dinner First Course: Choice of: Grilled Romaine Salad (romaine heart, toasted breadcrumbs, Caesar dressing and shredded parmesan) or Tavern Salad (spring mix, dried cranberries, Granny Smith apples, Stilton blue cheese crumbles and house-made bee pollen vinaigrette) Second Course: Choice of: Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs (with garlic roasted potatoes, coleslaw and Scottish BBQ) // Grilled Salmon (with fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes and highland beurre blanc) // or Lamb Loin Chops (two 4-oz. chops, charred broccolini, mashed potatoes and mint chutney) Third Course: Choice of: Sticky Toffee Pudding (Scottish steamed pudding, dates and toffee sauce) or Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (caramelized brown sugar pineapple and cherry topping)
Photo: Provided by Nicholson's Pub

Nicholson’s Pub

625 Walnut St., Downtown
$36 Lunch & Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Grilled Romaine Salad (romaine heart, toasted breadcrumbs, Caesar dressing and shredded parmesan) or Tavern Salad (spring mix, dried cranberries, Granny Smith apples, Stilton blue cheese crumbles and house-made bee pollen vinaigrette)
Second Course: Choice of: Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs (with garlic roasted potatoes, coleslaw and Scottish BBQ) // Grilled Salmon (with fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes and highland beurre blanc) // or Lamb Loin Chops (two 4-oz. chops, charred broccolini, mashed potatoes and mint chutney)
Third Course: Choice of: Sticky Toffee Pudding (Scottish steamed pudding, dates and toffee sauce) or Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (caramelized brown sugar pineapple and cherry topping)
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Court Street Kitchen 7 E. Court St., Downtown $46 Dinner First Course: Choice of: Amarillo Ceviche (tuna loin, citrus, tiger’s milk, cucumber, mango, aji amarillo, serrano pepper, served with plantain chip) or Arancini (parmesan risotto ball, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto crisps and basil, served with house pomodoro and finished with peppercorn ranch and olive oil) Second Course: Choice of: Lobster Risotto (with sherry wine, herbs, parmesan and cheese stock) or Scampi (with Caruso’s fettuccini, prosciutto, green peas, herbs, sherry cream sauce, citrus butter and served with your choice of shrimp or chicken) Third Course: Choice of: Branzino (with roasted squash, broccolini and roasted fingerling potatoes, finished with tomato and olive tapenade) or Short Rib (braised, with roasted root vegetables, a red wine demi-glace and garlic mashed potatoes)
Photo: Provided by Court Street Kitchen

Court Street Kitchen

7 E. Court St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Amarillo Ceviche (tuna loin, citrus, tiger’s milk, cucumber, mango, aji amarillo, serrano pepper, served with plantain chip) or Arancini (parmesan risotto ball, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto crisps and basil, served with house pomodoro and finished with peppercorn ranch and olive oil)
Second Course: Choice of: Lobster Risotto (with sherry wine, herbs, parmesan and cheese stock) or Scampi (with Caruso’s fettuccini, prosciutto, green peas, herbs, sherry cream sauce, citrus butter and served with your choice of shrimp or chicken)
Third Course: Choice of: Branzino (with roasted squash, broccolini and roasted fingerling potatoes, finished with tomato and olive tapenade) or Short Rib (braised, with roasted root vegetables, a red wine demi-glace and garlic mashed potatoes)
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Alcove 1410 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine $36 Dinner First Course: Choice of: Hummus (with roasted pepper relish and naan) or Fried Cauliflower (with Buffalo sauce and herb ranch) Second Course: Choice of: Caesar Salad (with parmesan crumble and Caesar dressing) or Peach & Quark Salad (with sunflower seed granola and jalapeño vinaigrette) Third Course: Choice of: Roasted Chicken Breast (with roasted heirloom tomatoes, spinach, roasted mushrooms and peppercorn vinaigrette) // Seared Salmon (with jasmine rice, turnips, carrots, snap peas and Thai basil curry) // or Roasted Eggplant (with roasted mushrooms, zucchini, red pepper relish, hummus and crispy chickpeas)
Photo: Provided by Alcove

Alcove

1410 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
$36 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Hummus (with roasted pepper relish and naan) or Fried Cauliflower (with Buffalo sauce and herb ranch)
Second Course: Choice of: Caesar Salad (with parmesan crumble and Caesar dressing) or Peach & Quark Salad (with sunflower seed granola and jalapeño vinaigrette)
Third Course: Choice of: Roasted Chicken Breast (with roasted heirloom tomatoes, spinach, roasted mushrooms and peppercorn vinaigrette) // Seared Salmon (with jasmine rice, turnips, carrots, snap peas and Thai basil curry) // or Roasted Eggplant (with roasted mushrooms, zucchini, red pepper relish, hummus and crispy chickpeas)
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Gilligan’s on the Green 400 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming $26 Dinner First Course: Choice of: Side Salad or Potato Leek Soup Second Course: Choice of: Whiskey- Glazed Salmon (with Colcannon-style whipped potatoes and roasted carrots) // Grilled Chicken Breast (boneless chicken breast with roasted red potatoes, roasted carrots, charred green beans and Kerrygold Garlic & Herb Butter) // Gilligan’s Fish & Chips (beer-battered haddock, cole slaw and house tartar sauce // or Pub Burger + Fries (two-patty smash burger, American cheese, pickled red onions, lettuce, tomato and malt vinegar aioli) Third Course: An ice cream sundae with chocolate, caramel and whipped cream
Photo: Provided by Gilligan's on the Green

Gilligan’s on the Green

400 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming
$26 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Side Salad or Potato Leek Soup
Second Course: Choice of: Whiskey- Glazed Salmon (with Colcannon-style whipped potatoes and roasted carrots) // Grilled Chicken Breast (boneless chicken breast with roasted red potatoes, roasted carrots, charred green beans and Kerrygold Garlic & Herb Butter) // Gilligan’s Fish & Chips (beer-battered haddock, cole slaw and house tartar sauce // or Pub Burger + Fries (two-patty smash burger, American cheese, pickled red onions, lettuce, tomato and malt vinegar aioli)
Third Course: An ice cream sundae with chocolate, caramel and whipped cream
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Baru 595 Race St., Downtown $46 Dinner First Course: Choice of: Edamame (unagi and togarashi) // Crispy Brussel (crispy fried, with sweet soy vinaigrette) // or Green Salad (spinach, avocado, cucumber, edamame, wasabi peas, furikake and wasabi ranch) Second Course: Choice of: Ebi Crunch (shrimp, tempura crunch, cream cheese and sriracha) // Yellow Tail Yuzu (yuzu rice, avocado, hamachi, scallion) // Tuna Fire Crunch (tuna, tempura crunch, avocado, spicy mayo and sriracha) // or Truffle Crunch (shrimp, tempura crunch cream cheese, truffle mayo and unagi sauce) Third Course: Choice of: Chicken Katsu (sticky rice, pickles and unagi mustard) // Seared Scallops (scallops, marinated soba noodles and maple soy) // or Chirashi Don (tuna, salmon, prime beef, shrimp and escolar sashimi style on a bed of seasoned rice)
Photo: Twin Spire Photography/Provided by Baru

Baru

595 Race St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Edamame (unagi and togarashi) // Crispy Brussel (crispy fried, with sweet soy vinaigrette) // or Green Salad (spinach, avocado, cucumber, edamame, wasabi peas, furikake and wasabi ranch)
Second Course: Choice of: Ebi Crunch (shrimp, tempura crunch, cream cheese and sriracha) // Yellow Tail Yuzu (yuzu rice, avocado, hamachi, scallion) // Tuna Fire Crunch (tuna, tempura crunch, avocado, spicy mayo and sriracha) // or Truffle Crunch (shrimp, tempura crunch cream cheese, truffle mayo and unagi sauce)
Third Course: Choice of: Chicken Katsu (sticky rice, pickles and unagi mustard) // Seared Scallops (scallops, marinated soba noodles and maple soy) // or Chirashi Don (tuna, salmon, prime beef, shrimp and escolar sashimi style on a bed of seasoned rice)
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BrewRiver Creole Kitchen 4632 Eastern Ave., Linwood $36 Dinner First Course: Choice of: Chicken & Sausage Gumbo (traditional Louisiana dark roux gumbo, organic chicken, sausage and white Rice) // Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese (vegetarian; smoked gouda, cheddar and roasted red peppers served cold the traditional Southern way, with Sixteen Bricks sourdough crostini) // or BrewRiver Salad (vegetarian; mixed greens, tomatoes, Ohio blue cheese, radish slivers, shallot confit, toasted almonds and balsamic vinaigrette) Second Course: Choice of: Creole Jambalaya (chicken and andouille sausage, tomatoes, okra and rice) // Pasta Monica (fresh pasta, gulf shrimp, Creole cream sauce, basil, parmesan and fresh vegetables; substitute shrimp for chicken or veggies for vegetarian option) // Streetcar Burger (Black Hawk Farms sustainable beef, American cheese, shredded iceberg, red onion, house-made pickles and kimchi tartar sauce on a local bun) // or Buttermilk-Fried Chicken Po'boy (Buttermilk-brined Ohio Proud chicken, pickled ginger, sriracha aioli, iceberg lettuce, pickle, tomato, and Leidenheimer's New Orleans French bread) Third Course: House-made Banana Bread Pudding (bananas; day-old Sixteen Bricks bread; rum; house-made caramel sauce; and purple, green and gold sugar crystals)
Photo: Colin Shields/BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

4632 Eastern Ave., Linwood
$36 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Chicken & Sausage Gumbo (traditional Louisiana dark roux gumbo, organic chicken, sausage and white Rice) // Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese (vegetarian; smoked gouda, cheddar and roasted red peppers served cold the traditional Southern way, with Sixteen Bricks sourdough crostini) // or BrewRiver Salad (vegetarian; mixed greens, tomatoes, Ohio blue cheese, radish slivers, shallot confit, toasted almonds and balsamic vinaigrette)
Second Course: Choice of: Creole Jambalaya (chicken and andouille sausage, tomatoes, okra and rice) // Pasta Monica (fresh pasta, gulf shrimp, Creole cream sauce, basil, parmesan and fresh vegetables; substitute shrimp for chicken or veggies for vegetarian option) // Streetcar Burger (Black Hawk Farms sustainable beef, American cheese, shredded iceberg, red onion, house-made pickles and kimchi tartar sauce on a local bun) // or Buttermilk-Fried Chicken Po'boy (Buttermilk-brined Ohio Proud chicken, pickled ginger, sriracha aioli, iceberg lettuce, pickle, tomato, and Leidenheimer's New Orleans French bread)
Third Course: House-made Banana Bread Pudding (bananas; day-old Sixteen Bricks bread; rum; house-made caramel sauce; and purple, green and gold sugar crystals)
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Bakersfield 1213 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine $36 Lunch & Dinner First Course: (Sharable) Chips and Guac or Loaded Queso (with pickled peppers, chorizo and black beans) Second Course: Choice of Salad: Dolly (romaine, kale, croutons, radish, Cotija cheese, tajin and chipotle Caesar dressing) or Johnny (mixed greens, bacon, Cotija cheese, hearts of palm, avocado, red onion, toasted almonds and cider vinaigrette) Third Course: Choice of two tacos or one taquito: Pollo Verde (tomatillo-braised chicken, crema, pickled white onion, queso fresco and cilantro // Baja Shrimp (crispy shrimp, chipotle-lime crema, guacamole, red cabbage, pickled red onion and cilantro) // Short Rib (braised short rib, queso fresco, crema, pickled white onion, radish and cilantro) // Fish (crispy fish, Tabasco lime sauce, citrus slaw and cilantro) // Hongos (corn truffle, roasted poblano, corn, onion, Cotija cheese and cilantro // Al Pastor (chile-marinated pork, pineapple, pickled white onion and cilantro) // Chicken Taquito (grilled chicken, queso quesadilla, enchilada sauce, crema, Cotija cheese and chive, rolled in a crispy blue corn tortilla // or Carnitas Taquito (carnitas, queso quesadilla, enchilada sauce, crema, Cotija cheese and chive, rolled in a crispy corn tortilla)
Photo: Brenna Smith/Provided by Bakersfield

Bakersfield

1213 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
$36 Lunch & Dinner
First Course: (Sharable) Chips and Guac or Loaded Queso (with pickled peppers, chorizo and black beans)
Second Course: Choice of Salad: Dolly (romaine, kale, croutons, radish, Cotija cheese, tajin and chipotle Caesar dressing) or Johnny (mixed greens, bacon, Cotija cheese, hearts of palm, avocado, red onion, toasted almonds and cider vinaigrette)
Third Course: Choice of two tacos or one taquito: Pollo Verde (tomatillo-braised chicken, crema, pickled white onion, queso fresco and cilantro // Baja Shrimp (crispy shrimp, chipotle-lime crema, guacamole, red cabbage, pickled red onion and cilantro) // Short Rib (braised short rib, queso fresco, crema, pickled white onion, radish and cilantro) // Fish (crispy fish, Tabasco lime sauce, citrus slaw and cilantro) // Hongos (corn truffle, roasted poblano, corn, onion, Cotija cheese and cilantro // Al Pastor (chile-marinated pork, pineapple, pickled white onion and cilantro) // Chicken Taquito (grilled chicken, queso quesadilla, enchilada sauce, crema, Cotija cheese and chive, rolled in a crispy blue corn tortilla // or Carnitas Taquito (carnitas, queso quesadilla, enchilada sauce, crema, Cotija cheese and chive, rolled in a crispy corn tortilla)
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Cowboy Sally’s Texas BBQ 7521 Gibson St., Liberty Township $26 Lunch & Dinner First Course: Choice of: -Texas Nachos // Pig Shots // or Crispy Deviled Eggs Second Course: Choice of: Cowboy Quarter-Pound Brisket (with cornbread and one Fixin') // Grilled Chicken or Brisket Tacos (Birria-style with one Fixin'; tacos come with protein of choice, mozzarella, pepper jack, grilled corn and Kansas City BBQ sauce) // Four Baby Back Rib Bones (with cornbread and one Fixin') // or Korean BBQ Tofu Tips Sandwich (served with one Fixin'; sandwich comes with tofu, Korean BBQ sauce, slaw and pickle) Third Course: Choice of: 'Nana Puddin' // Aunt Clair's Cake // or Southern Key Lime Pie
Photo: Greg Hardin, Epic Brands/Provided by Cowboy Sally's Texas BBQ

Cowboy Sally’s Texas BBQ

7521 Gibson St., Liberty Township
$26 Lunch & Dinner
First Course: Choice of: -Texas Nachos // Pig Shots // or Crispy Deviled Eggs
Second Course: Choice of: Cowboy Quarter-Pound Brisket (with cornbread and one Fixin') // Grilled Chicken or Brisket Tacos (Birria-style with one Fixin'; tacos come with protein of choice, mozzarella, pepper jack, grilled corn and Kansas City BBQ sauce) // Four Baby Back Rib Bones (with cornbread and one Fixin') // or Korean BBQ Tofu Tips Sandwich (served with one Fixin'; sandwich comes with tofu, Korean BBQ sauce, slaw and pickle)
Third Course: Choice of: 'Nana Puddin' // Aunt Clair's Cake // or Southern Key Lime Pie
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Butcher and Barrel 700 Race St., Downtown $46 Dinner First Course: Choice of: Chorizo Meatballs (with Romesco sauce, goat cheese, balsamic-fig jam, basil and grilled ciabatta) // Empanada (choose one: braised short rib, spinach and mozzarella or chicken salsa verde; served with green or red chimichurri) // or Bruschetta (toasted ciabatta, black pepper ricotta, marinated tomatoes and onions, lemon arugula and balsamic) Second Course: Choice of: Grilled Caesar (grilled romaine hearts, house Caesar dressing, parmesan and garlic croutons) // Wedge (chopped romaine, marinated heirloom tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese dressing, applewood bacon, hard-cooked egg and blue cheese crumbles; peppercorn ranch is available) // or Chorizo Clam Chowder (Argentina meets New England in this creamy, hearty chowder) Third Course: Choice of: Steak Milanesa (breaded sirloin cutlet, lemon-basil risotto, wild mushroom demi, lemon arugula, sunny egg and charred lemon) // Grilled Salmon (with papas brava, grilled asparagus and avocado chimichurri) // Chicken Napoleon (crispy potato gnocchi, baby spinach, smoked provolone, caramelized onions and mushrooms, red pepper Romesco and toasted breadcrumbs) // or, for $12+, Steak Frites (10-oz. skirt steak, crispy french fries tossed in beef tallow and chives, with barrel sauce on the side)
Photo: Lisa Colina/Provided by Butcher and Barrel

Butcher and Barrel

700 Race St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Chorizo Meatballs (with Romesco sauce, goat cheese, balsamic-fig jam, basil and grilled ciabatta) // Empanada (choose one: braised short rib, spinach and mozzarella or chicken salsa verde; served with green or red chimichurri) // or Bruschetta (toasted ciabatta, black pepper ricotta, marinated tomatoes and onions, lemon arugula and balsamic)
Second Course: Choice of: Grilled Caesar (grilled romaine hearts, house Caesar dressing, parmesan and garlic croutons) // Wedge (chopped romaine, marinated heirloom tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese dressing, applewood bacon, hard-cooked egg and blue cheese crumbles; peppercorn ranch is available) // or Chorizo Clam Chowder (Argentina meets New England in this creamy, hearty chowder)
Third Course: Choice of: Steak Milanesa (breaded sirloin cutlet, lemon-basil risotto, wild mushroom demi, lemon arugula, sunny egg and charred lemon) // Grilled Salmon (with papas brava, grilled asparagus and avocado chimichurri) // Chicken Napoleon (crispy potato gnocchi, baby spinach, smoked provolone, caramelized onions and mushrooms, red pepper Romesco and toasted breadcrumbs) // or, for $12+, Steak Frites (10-oz. skirt steak, crispy french fries tossed in beef tallow and chives, with barrel sauce on the side)
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Opal Rooftop Restaurant & Bar 535 Madison Ave., Covington $46 Dinner First Course: (Sharable) Cauliflower (citrus supremes, fennel pollen, salsa brava, feta and Marcona almonds) Second Course: Choice of: Pork Ribeye (Koji dry aged, confit potatoes, pickled red onions, Opal steak sauce and broccolini) // Salmon (with confit potatoes, mushrooms, Vadouvan cream sauce, English peas and lemon) // or Burger (custom-blended beef, demi-glace tare, guindilla pepper, raclette and aioli on a brioche bun with a side of confit potatoes) Third Course: Choice of Chocolate Almond Tart (dark chocolate, sea salt, whipped cream and an almond crust) or Cheesecake du jour
Photo: Morgan Whitlow

Opal Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

535 Madison Ave., Covington
$46 Dinner
First Course: (Sharable) Cauliflower (citrus supremes, fennel pollen, salsa brava, feta and Marcona almonds)
Second Course: Choice of: Pork Ribeye (Koji dry aged, confit potatoes, pickled red onions, Opal steak sauce and broccolini) // Salmon (with confit potatoes, mushrooms, Vadouvan cream sauce, English peas and lemon) // or Burger (custom-blended beef, demi-glace tare, guindilla pepper, raclette and aioli on a brioche bun with a side of confit potatoes)
Third Course: Choice of Chocolate Almond Tart (dark chocolate, sea salt, whipped cream and an almond crust) or Cheesecake du jour
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Livery 9320 Montgomery Road, Montgomery $26 Lunch & Dinner First Course: Choice of: Queso Empanadas (vegetarian; featuring havarti, gouda and black bean purée) // Steak Empanadas (with onion, pepper and guajillo crema) // Manchego Crisp (gluten-free and vegetarian; with avocado, orange, herb salad, red onion, Fresno, olive, Marcona almond and citrus vinaigrette) // or Ceviche (shrimp, tomato, poblano pepper, red onion, cilantro, guacamole and tortilla chips) Second Course: Choice of: Paella (gluten-free; add scallop for +$7; featuring shrimp, chorizo-fried rice, serrano hot sauce and ancho salsa // Cauliflower (gluten-free and vegan; avocado salsa, pepita, Fresno and amarillo gastrique) // Skirt Steak (+$8; manchego-polenta fry, broccolini, hot tomato crema and jalapeño butter) // or Carnitas Quesadilla (pork shoulder, corn pico, romaine, Chihuahua cheese, Cotija cheese and poblano crema) Third Course: Choice of Churros with dulce de leche or Flan
Photo: Provided by Livery

Livery

9320 Montgomery Road, Montgomery
$26 Lunch & Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Queso Empanadas (vegetarian; featuring havarti, gouda and black bean purée) // Steak Empanadas (with onion, pepper and guajillo crema) // Manchego Crisp (gluten-free and vegetarian; with avocado, orange, herb salad, red onion, Fresno, olive, Marcona almond and citrus vinaigrette) // or Ceviche (shrimp, tomato, poblano pepper, red onion, cilantro, guacamole and tortilla chips)
Second Course: Choice of: Paella (gluten-free; add scallop for +$7; featuring shrimp, chorizo-fried rice, serrano hot sauce and ancho salsa // Cauliflower (gluten-free and vegan; avocado salsa, pepita, Fresno and amarillo gastrique) // Skirt Steak (+$8; manchego-polenta fry, broccolini, hot tomato crema and jalapeño butter) // or Carnitas Quesadilla (pork shoulder, corn pico, romaine, Chihuahua cheese, Cotija cheese and poblano crema)
Third Course: Choice of Churros with dulce de leche or Flan
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Rich’s Proper Food & Drink 701 Madison Ave., Covington $36 Dinner First Course: (Sharable) Crispy Cauliflower (with Buffalo sauce, ranch and celery) Second Course: Choice of: Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich (crispy chicken, lettuce, pickle, Proper sauce and hot honey on a brioche bun, served with Sidewinder Fries) // Pimento Cheeseburger (6-oz. smash burger, Proper sauce, lettuce, pimento cheese and pickle on a brioche bun, served with Sidewinder Fries) // or Kentucky Bluegrass “Jambalaya” (country ham, chicken, andouille sausage, red beans, Carolina Gold rice and green onion, served with garlic bread) Third Course: Choice of: Chocolate Mousse Cake (with Grand Marnier whipped cream) or Freddy’s Root Beer Float (with vanilla ice cream)
Photo: Provided by Rich's Proper Food & Drink

Rich’s Proper Food & Drink

701 Madison Ave., Covington
$36 Dinner
First Course: (Sharable) Crispy Cauliflower (with Buffalo sauce, ranch and celery)
Second Course: Choice of: Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich (crispy chicken, lettuce, pickle, Proper sauce and hot honey on a brioche bun, served with Sidewinder Fries) // Pimento Cheeseburger (6-oz. smash burger, Proper sauce, lettuce, pimento cheese and pickle on a brioche bun, served with Sidewinder Fries) // or Kentucky Bluegrass “Jambalaya” (country ham, chicken, andouille sausage, red beans, Carolina Gold rice and green onion, served with garlic bread)
Third Course: Choice of: Chocolate Mousse Cake (with Grand Marnier whipped cream) or Freddy’s Root Beer Float (with vanilla ice cream)
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LouVino 1142 Main St., Over-the-Rhine $36 Dinner First Course: Choice of: Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad // Caesar Salad // or Loaded Baked Potato Tots Second Course: Choice of: Faroe Island Salmon (with parmesan potato gratin, broccolini, grilled lemon, beurre blanc and crispy capers) // Umami Double Smash Burger with fries (two smash patties, romaine, smoked bacon, pepper jack, shallots, heirloom tomato, pickles and umami aioli on brioche bun) // Shrimp & Grits (sautéed shrimp, tomato, Worcestershire, sausage and ricotta) // Fried Chicken Tacos with fries (flour tortilla, garlic mashed potatoes, cheddar and chicken gravy) Third Course:One Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough-Stuffed Beignet and one Cheesecake Bite (bourbon chocolate ganache, berry jam, fresh berries and vanilla anglaise)
Photo: Evan Koons/Provided by LouVino

LouVino

1142 Main St., Over-the-Rhine
$36 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad // Caesar Salad // or Loaded Baked Potato Tots
Second Course: Choice of: Faroe Island Salmon (with parmesan potato gratin, broccolini, grilled lemon, beurre blanc and crispy capers) // Umami Double Smash Burger with fries (two smash patties, romaine, smoked bacon, pepper jack, shallots, heirloom tomato, pickles and umami aioli on brioche bun) // Shrimp & Grits (sautéed shrimp, tomato, Worcestershire, sausage and ricotta) // Fried Chicken Tacos with fries (flour tortilla, garlic mashed potatoes, cheddar and chicken gravy)
Third Course:One Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough-Stuffed Beignet and one Cheesecake Bite (bourbon chocolate ganache, berry jam, fresh berries and vanilla anglaise)
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The Green Line Kitchen & Cocktails 25 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas $46 Dinner First Course: Choice of: Lamb Meatballs (with harissa sauce, goat cheese and toasted crostini) // Stuffed Portobello Mushroom (roasted portobello cap stuffed with crab meat, sundried tomatoes and artichoke and topped with bread crumbs with toasted crostini) // or Wedge Salad (iceberg lettuce, bacon lardons, grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles and house-made ranch dressing) Second Course: Choice of: 10-oz. Prime Rib (slow-roasted prime rib with mashed potatoes, asparagus, horsey sauce and au jus // Salmon (grilled citrus salmon with spinach mushroom risotto and sautéed shrimp) // Pasta Bolognese (pappardelle pasta with ground lamb, beef and vegetables braised in a homemade creamy red sauce) // Pork Chop (apple cider-marinated bone-in pork chop with grits, carrots and spicy apple butter) Third Course: Choice of: Lemon Ricotta Doughnuts (with vanilla-cherry coulis) // Chocolate Layer Cake // or Cheesecake du jour
Photo: Twin Spire Photography/Provided by The Green Line Kitchen & Cocktails

The Green Line Kitchen & Cocktails

25 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Lamb Meatballs (with harissa sauce, goat cheese and toasted crostini) // Stuffed Portobello Mushroom (roasted portobello cap stuffed with crab meat, sundried tomatoes and artichoke and topped with bread crumbs with toasted crostini) // or Wedge Salad (iceberg lettuce, bacon lardons, grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles and house-made ranch dressing)
Second Course: Choice of: 10-oz. Prime Rib (slow-roasted prime rib with mashed potatoes, asparagus, horsey sauce and au jus // Salmon (grilled citrus salmon with spinach mushroom risotto and sautéed shrimp) // Pasta Bolognese (pappardelle pasta with ground lamb, beef and vegetables braised in a homemade creamy red sauce) // Pork Chop (apple cider-marinated bone-in pork chop with grits, carrots and spicy apple butter)
Third Course: Choice of: Lemon Ricotta Doughnuts (with vanilla-cherry coulis) // Chocolate Layer Cake // or Cheesecake du jour
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Embers Restaurant 8170 Montgomery Road, Kenwood $46 Dinner First Course: Choice of: Spicy Tuna Roll (seven-pepper-marinated tuna and cucumber) // Lobster Bisque (crème fraîche and chive oil) // or Caesar Salad (romaine hearts, parmesan crisps, pesto croutons and classic Caesar dressing) Second Course: Choice of: Verlasso Salmon (with whipped potatoes, spinach, artichokes, lemon butter, saffron tomato vinaigrette and fennel pollen) // Black Truffle Roasted 1/2 Chicken (with heirloom carrots, asparagus, whipped potatoes, white wine chicken jus) // or Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs (with garlic whipped potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts, truffled braising jus and micro greens) Third Course: Choice of: Vanilla Crème Brûlée (vanilla bean custard with caramelized sugar) or Oreo-Stuffed Doughnuts (with Bailey’s Cookies & Cream Ice Cream and blackberry purée)
Photo: Barron Matern/Provided by Embers Restaurant

Embers Restaurant

8170 Montgomery Road, Kenwood
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Spicy Tuna Roll (seven-pepper-marinated tuna and cucumber) // Lobster Bisque (crème fraîche and chive oil) // or Caesar Salad (romaine hearts, parmesan crisps, pesto croutons and classic Caesar dressing)
Second Course: Choice of: Verlasso Salmon (with whipped potatoes, spinach, artichokes, lemon butter, saffron tomato vinaigrette and fennel pollen) // Black Truffle Roasted 1/2 Chicken (with heirloom carrots, asparagus, whipped potatoes, white wine chicken jus) // or Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs (with garlic whipped potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts, truffled braising jus and micro greens)
Third Course: Choice of: Vanilla Crème Brûlée (vanilla bean custard with caramelized sugar) or Oreo-Stuffed Doughnuts (with Bailey’s Cookies & Cream Ice Cream and blackberry purée)
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Shires Rooftop 309 Vine St., 10th floor, Downtown $46 Dinner First Course: Choice of: Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (with Rooftop remoulade, cherry pepper relish and pea shoots) // Fried Green Tomatoes (with herb-whipped ricotta, hot honey, applewood bacon and pickled grapes) // or Grilled Shrimp Cocktail (three Josper-grilled shrimp, cocktail sauce and crispy shallots) Second Course: Choice of: Caesar Salad (with from-scratch Caesar dressing, parmesan and crouton crumbs) // Moscato-Poached Pear Salad (mixed greens, Moscato-poached pears, applewood bacon, toasted pecans, dried cranberry, feta and smoked-honey vinaigrette) // or Rooftop Gazpacho (Josper-roasted tomatoes, onion, cucumber, ancho, corn and cilantro) Third Course: Choice of: Public Landing Antarctic Salmon (with garlic-and-herb whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus and chipotle hollandaise) // Oven-Roasted Chicken (with roasted potato, Josper-grilled broccoli and wild mushroom marsala) // Rooftop Rubbed Sirloin (with crispy red potatoes, grilled asparagus and rooftop steak sauce) // or Garden Grove (vegetarian or can be made vegan; with wild mushrooms, rutabaga-leek purée, crispy potatoes, Josper-grilled broccoli, balsamic reduction and pine nuts)
Photo: Lisa Colina/Provided by Shires Rooftop

Shires Rooftop

309 Vine St., 10th floor, Downtown
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (with Rooftop remoulade, cherry pepper relish and pea shoots) // Fried Green Tomatoes (with herb-whipped ricotta, hot honey, applewood bacon and pickled grapes) // or Grilled Shrimp Cocktail (three Josper-grilled shrimp, cocktail sauce and crispy shallots)
Second Course: Choice of: Caesar Salad (with from-scratch Caesar dressing, parmesan and crouton crumbs) // Moscato-Poached Pear Salad (mixed greens, Moscato-poached pears, applewood bacon, toasted pecans, dried cranberry, feta and smoked-honey vinaigrette) // or Rooftop Gazpacho (Josper-roasted tomatoes, onion, cucumber, ancho, corn and cilantro)
Third Course: Choice of: Public Landing Antarctic Salmon (with garlic-and-herb whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus and chipotle hollandaise) // Oven-Roasted Chicken (with roasted potato, Josper-grilled broccoli and wild mushroom marsala) // Rooftop Rubbed Sirloin (with crispy red potatoes, grilled asparagus and rooftop steak sauce) // or Garden Grove (vegetarian or can be made vegan; with wild mushrooms, rutabaga-leek purée, crispy potatoes, Josper-grilled broccoli, balsamic reduction and pine nuts)
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Golden Lamb 27 S. Broadway St., Lebanon $46 Dinner First Course: Choice of: Just Farming Spring Salad (Just Farmin’ spring mix, toasted almonds, spring asparagus ribbons, edamame, heirloom cherry tomatoes and goat cheese crumbles with a charred citrus emulsion) or Local Mushroom Bisque (cremini, shiitake and portabella mushrooms roasted with herbs, garlic and sweet cream and topped with black truffle granola) Second Course: Choice of: Garlic Crusted Prime Rib (with crushed red skin potatoes, country-style green beans and Maker's Mark jus) // Early Spring North Pacific Halibut (with smoked carrot purée, parmesan grains, roasted broccoli, basil pesto and paprika honey) // or Pan-Seared Local Duck Breast (with charred ramp risotto, honey thyme carrots and local maple gastrique) Third Course: Choice of Madisano’s Bourbon Sundae (with a chocolate-covered waffle bowl, caramel sauce and bourbon-infused whipped cream) or Blueberry Peach Pie (with a berry coulis and white chocolate mousse)
Photo: Provided by Golden Lamb

Golden Lamb

27 S. Broadway St., Lebanon
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Just Farming Spring Salad (Just Farmin’ spring mix, toasted almonds, spring asparagus ribbons, edamame, heirloom cherry tomatoes and goat cheese crumbles with a charred citrus emulsion) or Local Mushroom Bisque (cremini, shiitake and portabella mushrooms roasted with herbs, garlic and sweet cream and topped with black truffle granola)
Second Course: Choice of: Garlic Crusted Prime Rib (with crushed red skin potatoes, country-style green beans and Maker's Mark jus) // Early Spring North Pacific Halibut (with smoked carrot purée, parmesan grains, roasted broccoli, basil pesto and paprika honey) // or Pan-Seared Local Duck Breast (with charred ramp risotto, honey thyme carrots and local maple gastrique)
Third Course: Choice of Madisano’s Bourbon Sundae (with a chocolate-covered waffle bowl, caramel sauce and bourbon-infused whipped cream) or Blueberry Peach Pie (with a berry coulis and white chocolate mousse)
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Nicola’s 1420 Sycamore St., Pendleton $46 Dinner First Course: Choice of: Diver-Caught Scallop Crudo (with golden raisins, blood orange extra virgin olive oil, yuzu mayo and grapefruit supreme) or Braised Berkshire Pork Belly (with celeriac purée, chili-roasted Romanesco, 100-year-aged balsamic and basil oil) Second Course: Choice of: Risotto al Tartufo (with Bianchetto truffles and Parmigiano Reggiano) or Crispy Potato Gnocchi (with four-cheese fondue, chives and Italian truffle shavings) Third Course: Choice of: Roasted Rabbit Porchetta (with springtime ragout, smoked pancetta and rabbit jus) or Branzino (with charred leeks, Sardinian salmoriglio sauce and capers)
Photo: Southern Living magazine/Provided by Nicola's

Nicola’s

1420 Sycamore St., Pendleton
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Diver-Caught Scallop Crudo (with golden raisins, blood orange extra virgin olive oil, yuzu mayo and grapefruit supreme) or Braised Berkshire Pork Belly (with celeriac purée, chili-roasted Romanesco, 100-year-aged balsamic and basil oil)
Second Course: Choice of: Risotto al Tartufo (with Bianchetto truffles and Parmigiano Reggiano) or Crispy Potato Gnocchi (with four-cheese fondue, chives and Italian truffle shavings)
Third Course: Choice of: Roasted Rabbit Porchetta (with springtime ragout, smoked pancetta and rabbit jus) or Branzino (with charred leeks, Sardinian salmoriglio sauce and capers)
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Rusk Kitchen + Bar 2724 Woodburn Ave., East Walnut Hills $36 Dinner First Course: Choice of: Whipped Ricotta (lemon-herb whipped ricotta topped with walnut berry chutney and served on a bed of micro greens, topped with hot honey served with naan) or Spinach & Artichoke Flatbread (crab, spinach, tomato and feta on a thin flatbread, topped with provolone and balsamic drizzle) Second Course: Bourbon Crusted Salmon (8-oz. salmon filet pan-seared, with a Buffalo Trace Bourbon crust, saffron rice and asparagus) or Cajun Chicken Alfredo (penne, blackened chicken, andouille sausage, Cajun alfredo sauce and parmesan) Third Course: Choice of: Strawberry Cream Cake or Chocolate Layer Cake
Photo: Leigh Taylor/Provided by Rusk Kitchen + Bar

Rusk Kitchen + Bar

2724 Woodburn Ave., East Walnut Hills
$36 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Whipped Ricotta (lemon-herb whipped ricotta topped with walnut berry chutney and served on a bed of micro greens, topped with hot honey served with naan) or Spinach & Artichoke Flatbread (crab, spinach, tomato and feta on a thin flatbread, topped with provolone and balsamic drizzle)
Second Course: Bourbon Crusted Salmon (8-oz. salmon filet pan-seared, with a Buffalo Trace Bourbon crust, saffron rice and asparagus) or Cajun Chicken Alfredo (penne, blackened chicken, andouille sausage, Cajun alfredo sauce and parmesan)
Third Course: Choice of: Strawberry Cream Cake or Chocolate Layer Cake
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W Bar + Bistro 3447 Epworth Ave., Westwood $26 Dinner First Course: Choice of: House Salad (mixed greens, red onion, tomato, carrots, cheddar cheese and rye croutons) or Tomato Soup Second Course: Choice of: Braised Short Rib Risotto (with parmesan, bacon, jalapeño and cream) // Blackened Salmon Mojo Bowl (with jasmine rice, mango or pineapple, black beans, avocado, pickled onion, micro greens, cilantro and lime) // or Curry Coconut Pasta with Jerk Chicken (with penne, red onion, garlic, green onion, red bell pepper, spinach and coconut curry) Third Course: Ice Cream Scoop (Choice of: Dutch chocolate, lemon ice or strawberry cheesecake)
Photo: Les Fultz, Valere Studios/Provided by W Bar + Bistro

W Bar + Bistro

3447 Epworth Ave., Westwood
$26 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: House Salad (mixed greens, red onion, tomato, carrots, cheddar cheese and rye croutons) or Tomato Soup
Second Course: Choice of: Braised Short Rib Risotto (with parmesan, bacon, jalapeño and cream) // Blackened Salmon Mojo Bowl (with jasmine rice, mango or pineapple, black beans, avocado, pickled onion, micro greens, cilantro and lime) // or Curry Coconut Pasta with Jerk Chicken (with penne, red onion, garlic, green onion, red bell pepper, spinach and coconut curry)
Third Course: Ice Cream Scoop (Choice of: Dutch chocolate, lemon ice or strawberry cheesecake)
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Food & Drink

Greater Cincinnati Bars That Also Serve Up Excellent Food

These Greater Cincinnati watering holes have their priorities straight: a great selection of cocktails, beer and wine paired with enough snacks and entrées…

By CityBeat Staff

Incline Public House 2601 W. Eighth St., East Price Hill Named after the Cincinnati inclines that traveled to Price Hill, Incline Public House features a gorgeous view of the city and delicious American food for brunch, lunch and dinner. While you enjoy the view of downtown Cincinnati on their all-season patio, try one of their popular pizzas, like the equal-parts sweet and salty Prosciutto Fig, featuring fig jam, Italian ham, goat cheese, caramelized onions and arugula on top. Or, build your own using the expansive list of sauces, cheeses and toppings. Pair it with one of their local craft brews on tap and their mouthwatering short rib poutine to split with the table to top off the experience.
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The 10 Best Restaurants in Northern Kentucky, According to CityBeat Readers

Every year, CityBeat publishes the Best Of Cincinnati®, wherein readers and staffers alike pick which bars are the booziest, which people are…

By CityBeat Staff

No. 10 Best Northern Kentucky Restaurant: The Baker’s Table 1004 Monmouth St., Newport This farm-to-table restaurant offers rustic, seasonal dishes featuring fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The menu offers prix-fixe dining, as well as pastas and mains. Don't skip dessert, especially the Chocolate Satin. Menu recommendation: Bolognese: Visit on Monday nights for a double portion of this delicious pasta dish alongside a seasonal salad and live jazz music for just $35.
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The Best Breakfast Spots in Greater Cincinnati, According to Our Readers

Every year, CityBeat publishes the Best Of Cincinnati®, wherein readers and staffers alike pick which bars are the booziest, which people are…

By CityBeat Staff

No. 9 Best Breakfast: Blue Jay Restaurant 4154 Hamilton Ave., Northside This homey Northside diner has been owned and operated by the Petropoulos family since 1967. Stepping inside is almost like stepping back in time with the row of cozy booths, wood paneling on the walls and the dining counter. The menu features classic breakfast and lunch dishes that come in generous portions, as well as Cincinnati-style chili. Menu recommendation: The Northsider: A 3-Way omelet with cheddar cheese and chili that you can also build up to a 7-Way by adding onion, tomatoes, peppers and/or beans.
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The Best Eats in Cincinnati, According to CityBeat Readers (Part 2)

CityBeat has been in the business of curating the Best Of Cincinnati® for more than 25 years, highlighting the city’s most outstanding selections…

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Best Tacos Winner: Agave & Rye Runners-up: Mazunte, Condado Tacos
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The Lytle Park Hotel is Launching a New Wine Festival

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A Self-Service Wine Bar is Coming to Downtown Cincinnati

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Something to Wine About is opening at the 4th & Race development in downtown Cincinnati.

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