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Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week returns April 19-25 this spring, featuring $26, $36 and $46 three-course meals from dozens of Cincinnati restaurants. One dollar from every meal benefits Cincinnati Children’s Hospital it’s a great way to support your local eateries while also supporting a good cause.
All restaurants are offering dine-in and plenty have outdoor patios to enjoy. But if you’re looking for carry-out, these specific eateries are offering their GCRW menus to-go*.
The Capital Grille
$46 3-Course Lunch and Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Field Greens Salad with parmesan vinaigrette; Wedge Salad with blue cheese dressing and bacon lardons; New England Clam Chowder.
SECOND COURSE (choose one) 8-oz Filet Mignon; 14-oz Bone-In Dry-Aged New York Strip Steak (pictured); Citrus Glazed Salmon; Roasted Chicken Breast with wild mushroom risotto.
SECOND COURSE ACCOMPANIMENTS (choose one): Creamed Spinach; Sams Mashed Potatoes.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Creme Brulee with fresh berries; Dark Chocolate Espresso Cake.
Photo: ProvidedButcher & Barrel
$36 3-Course Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Bruschetta topped with creamy ricotta, fresh spring peas and crispy prosciutto; Bruschetta topped with assorted marinated beets over a lemon pepper goat cheese spread; Cincinnati-style empanada stuffed with homestyle goetta and served with a sweet and spicy aioli.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): 8 oz of Sirloin Flap over a creamy cauliflower puree and sautéed mushrooms; Seared Chilean Sea Bass over grilled asparagus topped with compound butter; Homemade Gnocchi in a creamy garlic sauce with blistered heirloom cherry tomatoes and grilled chicken.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Rolled Layered Cake; Hot Fudge Brownie; Fresh Fruit Fusion.
Photo: ProvidedMetropole
$36 3-Course Dinner // Dine-In Only or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Crispy Deviled Eggs with garlic, chili, sprouts; Strawberry and Snap Pea Salad with red quinoa, spinach, goats cheese, balsamic; Burrata with grilled Sixteen Bricks bread, asparagus, sweet + sour onions onions, poppy.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): Fazzoletti with smoked heirloom tomatoes, black eyed peas, burrata, aged balsamic; Tomato + Saffron Risotto with Grilled Oishi Shrimp, snap peas, urfa; Seared Sea Scallops with beluga lentils, fennel, pecan, toasted breadcrumbs, pickled plum.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Strawberry + Rhubarb; Chocolate + Vanilla.
Photo: ProvidedMitas
$36 4-Course Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Tostones y Guacamole: twice fried plantains tossed in garlic butter and served with crushed avocado dip; Farm Greens Salad: mixed greens, shaved fennel, orange, pickled guindilla peppers, marcona almonds, sherry vinaigrette.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): Ceviche de Camarones: poached Florida rock shrimp, avocado, cucumber, aji amarillo, cilantro, citrus juice; Tacos de Pescado (2): beer-battered Oregon rockfish, cabbage, pickled habanada peppers, pawpaw mayo.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Empanadas de Res con Pique (2): beef short rib hand pies with cilantro-chili sauce; Arepa con Queso Fresco y Chorizo: cornmeal cake, farmers cheese, pork sausage.
FOURTH COURSE (choose one): Sorbete de Temporada: one scoop of housemade seasonal sorbet; Panna Cotta de Vanilla: vanilla custard with seasonal fruit.
Photo: ProvidedEddie Merlot’s
$46 3-Course Dinner // Dine-In Available; Carry-Out Available Monday-Thursday ONLY
FIRST COURSE (choose one): King Crab & Corn Bisque: a cup of crab, fresh sweet corn, rich cream, king crab garnish; Caesar Salad: Crisp chopped romaine, croutons, parmesan, housemade Caesar dressing.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): Cedar Plank Oven Roasted Salmon: BBQ glaze and garlic aioli served with sautéed green beans and garlic mashed potatoes; Yellowfin Sesame Tuna: Wild caught, sesame seed crusted seared rare, Asian rice and sautéed vegetables; 7 oz. Center Cut Filet Mignon: Served with sautéed green beans and garlic mashed potatoes; 12 oz. Prime Ribeye: Served with sautéed green beans and garlic mashed potatoes.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): World Famous Carrot Cake; Triple Layer Chocolate Cake.
Photo: ProvidedLibbys Southern Comfort
$36 3-Course Lunch and Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Goetta Hush Puppies: Featuring Gliers Goetta served with remoulade sauce and citrus honey cream; Jujus Deviled Eggs topped with pork belly lardons and chives; 1/2 Southern Wedge Salad: Iceberg wedge, heirloom tomato, red onions, applewood bacon, toasted bread crumbs, and topped with cucumber dressing.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): Half Chicken: Libbys award-winning fried chicken (breast, wing, leg, and thigh, choice of two sides, and a fresh biscuit); Arctic Char: Pan-roasted Arctic char served over roasted cauliflower succotash and topped with a basil aioli; Roasted Pork Chop: Pan-roasted and lightly smoked boneless pork loin chop with sage creamed fingerling potatoes and a peach bourbon BBQ sauce.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Brads Soft Serve Ice Cream: Housemade ice cream, flavor tbd; Oatmeal Cream Pies: Scratch hand- crafted homemade oatmeal cream pies.
Photo: ProvidedGolden Lamb
$36 3-Course Lunch and Dinner // Dine-In and Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Local Greens and Spring Berry Salad with Ham & Cheese Toast featuring Waterfield Farms hydro-romaine, toasted almonds and mixed berries and creamy balsamic dressing, accompanied by a toasted baguette topped with Sky Haven ham, triple creme brie and fig jam; Mushroom Bisque (gluten-free) with locally sourced cremini, shitake, portabella mushrooms with herbs, garlic and sweet cream topped with black truffle granola.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): Golden Lamb Farms Pasture-Raised Beef (gluten-free): Premium Chefs Cut of our own Red Angus cattle, raised on our farm here in Warren County, served with creamy goat cheese polenta, spring vegetables & natural beef jus; Fines Herbes Crusted Sole Roulade (gluten-free): panko-herb crust, broccoli puree, roasted fingerling potatoes, charred lemon butter; Vegetarian Spaghetti and Meatballs (gluten-free): Impossible meatballs, spaghetti squash, edamame, local mushrooms, spinach tossed with Golden Lamb Farms tomato chutney.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Creme Brulee (gluten-free) seasonal berries, crushed peanut brittle; Early Spring Rhubarb Cobbler with strawberry coulis, white chocolate mousse.
Photo: ProvidedThe View at Shires Garden
$36 3-Course Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Cincinnatus Caesar: Hearts of romaine, blistered cherry tomatoes, parmesan, scratch caesar, crostini; Rooftop Wedge Salad: A wedge of red butter-crunch lettuce, topped with bacon lardons, crispy shallots, blistered tomatoes, and rooftop buttermilk ranch.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): 6oz Braised Korean Style Shortrib: Black Rice, Bell Pepper, Toasted White Sesame, Scallion; 6oz Josper Grilled Faroe Island Salmon with Confit Potatoes, Grilled Brocolini, Lemon Buerre Blanc; 7oz Pan Seared Airline Chicken Breast with Creamy Risotto, English Peas, Asparagus, Chicken Jus.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Yuzu Pana Cotta wiht Fresh Raspberry, Micro Mint; Strawberry and Chocolate wiht Chocolate tartlet, cream cheese ice cream, strawberry curd.
Photo: ProvidedKona Grill
$36 3-Course Lunch and Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Potstickers with seared chicken & vegetable dumplings, Asian slaw, traditional soy dipping sauce; Picasso Roll with spicy yellowtail, avocado, yellowtail, jalapeño, cilantro, togarashi, sriracha, yuzu ponzu; Sweet & Bleu Salad with fall greens, grilled honey crisp apples, applewood bacon, bleu cheese, spiced pecan, tomato, buttermilk dressing.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): Cilantro Lime Chicken with yogurt-lime marinated chicken skewers, cilantro, pickled red onions, turmeric-almond rice, sautéed broccolini; Market Fish, chefs selection with seasonal preparation; 10 oz Prime Rib with togarashi jus, horseradish cream, miso whipped potatoes, asparagus; Kona Surf & Turf ($10 Upgrade), and 8 oz pan seared filet accompanied by lobster butter & sea salt served with a monte carlo roll lobster filled crispy tempura roll with spicy motoyaki sauce.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Carrot Cake, a three-layer carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, caramel sauce, toasted walnuts; Coconut Rum Cake, coconut rum, vanilla, grilled pineapple butter, lime zest, toasted coconut, cream cheese sauce.
Photo: ProvidedVia Vite
$36 3-Course Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Burrata Panzanella with charred broccolini, tomato, croutons, Calabrian vinaigrette; Potato Souffle wiht melted Irish butter, parmigiano, trapanese pesto.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): Lumache alla Vodka with salsiccia, spicy tomato, pane fritto, stracciatella; Orecchiette with authentic genovese basil pesto, green beans, potato.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Lamb Shank with 12 hour braised with natural jus, Parmigiano Reggiano, white polenta, rosemary; Swordfish with ramps, black peppercorn beurre blanc.
Photo: ProvidedPampas Argentine Gastropub
$36 3-Course Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Pampas Fritas: Crispy Fries with a Smoked Cheese Curd Lamb Gravy, Chimichurri, and Watercress; Ensalada de Pera: Arugula Greens with Braised Pears, Crispy Jamón, Whipped Goat Cheese, and Spiced Pecans, served with a Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette; Argentine Shrimp: Jumbo pan-seared shrimp with garlic aioli, spicy red pepper sauce, and potato strings.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): Salmon: Grilled salmon over orzo pasta with bacon, red onion, queso fresco, squash, and fresno peppers, tossed in a lemon vinaigrette; Gnocchi: House Gnocchi with a creamy pan sauce, asparagus, crispy prosciutto, and parmesan *vegetarian option (without prosciutto); Chili Crusted Rack of Lamb ($10 Upgrade): Lamb crusted in an ancho chili rub and served a with pea & mint risotto.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Peras al Cabernet: Poached pears, with a vanilla whipped cream, cinnamon crumble, and a cabernet reduction; Dulce de Leche Cheesecake: Dulce de leche cheesecake with a chocolate crust, and a soft italian meringue with candied nuts.
Photo: ProvidedMoerlein Lager House
$36 3-Course Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Moerlein House: mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, baby heirloom tomato, red onion, house
crouton, parmesan, garlic-peppercorn dressing; Sriracha Caesar: romaine, red onion, baby heirloom tomato, parmesan, house crouton,
sriracha drizzle; Bowl of Soup: Spicy Corn Chowder or Soup of the Day.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): Braised Short Rib: garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, chipotle demi glace, smoked paprika oil; Salmon Oscar: lump crab cake, roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus, BBQ hollandaise.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Smores: chocolate lava cake, burnt homemade marshmallow, graham cracker tuile; Apple Almond Bread Pudding: granny smith apple, brown sugar, almond.
Photo: Facebook.com/MoerleinLagerHouseSpoon and Cellar
$36 3-Course Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): French Onion Soup; Caesar Salad with Romaine, housemade Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan crisp.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): Steak Frites with Prime top sirloin, truffle butter, garlic aioli; Chicken Marsala with Garlic mashed potatoes, creamy marsala sauce sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes; Shrimp Scampi with Sauteed shrimp in a white wine butter sauce over fettuccine.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Creme Brulee; Chocolate Torte; White Chocolate Mousse.
Photo: ProvidedKitchen 1883 Anderson
$36 3-Course Dinner for Two // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): 1883 Roasted Cauli-Sprouts: Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, sweet chili glaze, sesame seeds, scallions; Braxton Storm Beer Cheese & Pretzel Bites, add andouille sausage +2; Marinated Shrimp Ceviche: Tomato, red onion, avocado, Fresno chilis, corn tortillas
SECOND COURSE (choose one): 1883 House Salad: Mixed greens, carrot, tomatoes, red onion, cornbread crumbles; Smokey Bleu Chopped Salad: Chopped romaine & spinach, applewood bacon, smoked grapes tomatoes, cucumber, candied walnuts, bleu cheese dressing; Vegan White Bean Soup: Hearty white beans, green chili, cilantro.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Pan Seared Salmon: Lo mein noodles, roasted cauli-sprouts, sweet chili glaze, sesame seeds, scallions; 1883 Anderson Burger: Angus beef, smoked gouda pimento cheese, spring mix tomato-bacon jam, crispy onions, pickles served with a side of cucumber-tomato salad; Chicken & Waffles: Multi-grain waffle, crispy fried chicken breast, whipped butter cayenne-maple syrup; Blackened Vegetable Pappardelle: Grilled broccolini, roasted mushrooms, leeks, grape tomatoes spiced Boursin Alfredo, Parmesan, spicy breadcrumbs.
Photo: ProvidedChé
$36 3-Course Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Spinach Salad with goat cheese, toasted pecans, and a strawberry vinaigrette; Deconstructed Tomato Caprese with marinated ciligene mozzarella, heirloom cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic glaze.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): Stuffed Salmon, stuffed with artichoke, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes; Lamb Skewers.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Deep Fried Cinnamon Sugar Bread Pudding (pictured).
Photo: ProvidedForno Osteria & Bar
$36 3-Course Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Forno Veal Meatballs with veal ricotta meatballs, lemon zest, Parmigiano Reggiano in tomato butter sauce; Heirloom Caprese with buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, local basil genovese, Carmignano olive oil.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): Gnocchi with leek-parmigiano fondue and speck; Asparagus Risotto, a creamy springtime favorite.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Branzino Panzanella with tomato, celery, onion, crouton, basil, Tuscan vinaigrette, olio nuovo; Braised Beef Short Rib wiht parsnip-parmigiano puree and roasted root vegetables.
Photo: Facebook.com/fornoosteriabarKitchen 1883 Union
$26 3-Course Dinner for Two // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE: Smoked Salmon Dip: house smoked salmon, arugula, cucumber, roasted red pepper, crostini.
SECOND COURSE: Beef Medallions with parmesan herb butter, crispy smashed red potatoes, asparagus, chimichurri.
THIRD COURSE: Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding wiht toasted brioche, lemon custard, blueberry compote, vanilla bean ice cream.
Photo: ProvidedNicholson’s
$36 3-Course Lunch and Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one) : Curry Poutine: Nicholsons thick-cut pub chips smothered in curry gravy and white cheddar cheese curds; Bubbles and Squeak: Pan-fried potato cakes with vegetables and bacon, topped with an over-easy egg.
SECOND COURSE (choose one) : Bangers and Mash: Locally made pork sausages with mashed yukon gold potatoes and caramelized onion gravy; Pork Stovies: Slow-braised pork shoulder with stewed potatoes and root vegetables, served with grilled bread and pub mustard.
THIRD COURSE (choose one) : Tipsy Laird: Layers of pound cake, raspberries, custard, and whipped cream, flavored with Scotch whiskey; Sticky Toffee Pudding: Scottish steamed pudding, dates, butterscotch, Drambuie whipped cream.
Photo: Facebook.com/NicholsonsGastropubPrimavista
$46 3-Course Dinner // Dine-In or Carry-Out
FIRST COURSE (choose one): Bruschetta with Goat cheese, honey, and rosemary oil; Arugula Salad with strawberries, mozzarella, toasted almonds, and mint balsamic glaze; Caesar with Romaine lettuce, Parmesan, and croutons tossed with traditional Caesar dressing; Shrimp Antoinette with sauteed bell peppers, onions, sherry garlic butter, and a garlic crostini.
SECOND COURSE (choose one): Sauteed Veal Scallopine with mushrooms and white truffle oil cream sauce; Pistachio Crusted Verlasso Salmon with lemon-herb vinaigrette, mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, and asparagus; Spaghetti with Clams and Mussels with garlic butter, saffron, celery, tomatoes, and garlic.
THIRD COURSE (choose one): Bread Pudding with dark caramel sauce, Marsala soaked raisins, and whipped cream; Tiramisu with Savoiardi cookies layered with fresh cream, espresso, mascarpone cheese, chocolate, and zabaglione; Cannolis with Ricotta cheese, honey, and amarena cherries.
Photo: Facebook.com/Primavistarestaurant