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Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week is nearly here, and you can enjoy a ton of specially-priced meals for a good cause from some of Cincinnati’s best restaurants.
From Monday-Sunday, April 17-23, participating restaurants will offer $26, $36 and $46 three-course prix fixe menus with $1 from every meal going directly to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. And Restaurant Week will donate $1 for the first 1,000 restaurant week meals served.
You can download the official Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week App to map out your culinary journey, check in to earn points that can win you prizes, receive real-time updates and participate in contests. The app is available on Apple and Google Play.
From juicy steaks to caramel-drizzled desserts, keep scrolling to see all the delicious meal deals and drink specials you can enjoy during Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week.
Learn more about Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week and menu items here.
deSha’s American Tavern
11320 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township
$36 Lunch & Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Tomato Basil Bisque // Chipotle Wedge Salad
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Wild Mushroom Meatloaf // Buttermilk Fried Chicken // Apricot Glazed Salmon
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Carrot Cake // Blackberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice cream and Pomegranate Sauce Photo: Provided by deSha's American TavernEighteen at the Radisson
668 W. Fifth St., Covington
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE: Fresh Greens
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Atlantic Salmon // Chicken Marsala // 10-oz. Angus Reserve New York Strip // Half Rack Baby Back Ribs
All entrees come with baked potato, butter and sour cream
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake // Bourbon Butter Cake // New York Cheesecake Photo: Provided by Eighteen at the RadissonAlcove
1410 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
MadTree’s Alcove is a garden oasis in the middle of historic Over-the-Rhine. This kitchen and bar brims with live greenery living feature walls, with a menu featuring farm-to-table eats and a shaded outdoor patio for the warmer months. On the menu, you’ll find sharables like the charcuterie board and hummus plate, as well as salads; sandwiches like the smashburger, served with special sauce, or the fried chicken, which features marinated cucumbers, honey chili crisp, greens and a lemon aioli; and mains, like steak frites and roasted chicken breast. Alcove’s drink menu also features housemade cocktails that utilize herbs grown in Alcove’s greenhouse bar and MadTree’s brews. Photo: Provided by AlcoveChé (OTR & O’Bryonsville)
1342 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine; 3009 O Bryon St., O’Bryonville
$36 Dinner
FIRST COURSE: Chimi Guacamole // Bruschetta // Ché Chicken Wings //Single Empanada with Chimichurri (Any)
SECOND COURSE: Gorgonzola Romaine Salad // Buenos Aires Salad // Bowl of Locro Soup
THIRD COURSE (Any 3 empanadas, chimichurri, any side): Steak Skewers// Chimi Shrimp Scampi Pasta // Chimi Chicken
DRINK SPECIAL: $14 Peach Bum (Tito’s, peach schnapps, peach brandy, lemon, simple syrup) Photo: Provided by ChéEmbers Restaurant
8170 Montgomery Road, Madeira
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Spicy Tuna Roll // Lobster Bisque // Caesar Salad
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Verlasso Salmon // Amish Chicken Breast // Braised Shortrib
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Butterscotch Pudding // Oreo Stuffed Doughnuts // Baileys Cookies & Cream Ice Cream, Blackberry Purée Photo: Provided by Embers RestaurantSubito
311 Pike St., Downtown
$36 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Campanelle – guanciale, leeks, shrimp, ramps, cream, breadcrumbs Photo: Photofusion MediaMita’s
501 Race St., Downtown
$36 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Tostones y Guacamole // Ensalada de Jicama y Mango // Ceviche de Camarones
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Empanadas de Res con Pique (2) // Arepa con Chorizo y Pulpo // Alcochofas y Hongos
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Sorbete de Temporada // Natilla de Cítrico Photo: Provided by Mita'sFlatiron Café
1833 Sycamore St., Mt. Auburn
$26 Lunch & Dinner
FIRST COURSE: Cheese & Charcuterie Plate
SECOND COURSE: Chicken Caprese Sandwich
THIRD COURSE: Basque Cheesecake
DRINK SPECIAL: $12 3-course wine pairing Photo: Provided by Flatiron Café2. The Capital Grille
3821 Edwards Road, Norwood
“As always, TCG provided high end service with excellent quality food. We love visiting different locations and this one was just as great, as expected! Highly recommend.” —Laney L.
Photo: Facebook.com/TheCapitalGrilleCincinnati Photo: Facebook.com/TheCapitalGrilleCincinnatiMelting Pot
11023 Montgomery Road, Montgomery
$46 Lunch & Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Wisconsin Cheddar // Quattro Formaggio Cheese Fondue
SECOND COURSE (Includes all of the following): Teriyaki Marinated Sirloin, Garlic Herb
Chicken, BBQ Pork Medallion, Shrimp, Potstickers and Fresh Vegetable Medley
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Flaming Turtle // Cookies and Cream // Any Pure Chocolate Photo: Provided by The Melting PotPrimavista
810 Matson Place, East Price Hill
Along with a beautiful view of the city, this restaurant offers an upscale dining experience with menu options like sausage and mushroom ravioli, roasted lamb loin and tiramisu. Without leaving your seat, you can look out on views of Carew Tower, Great American Tower and the Cincinnati sign with a glass of wine in hand.
Photo via Facebook.com/Primivista Photo: facebook.com/PrimavistaLouVino
1142 Main St., Over-the-Rhine
$36 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad // House Salad
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Filet Diane Tournedos // Faroe Island Salmon Bites
THIRD COURSE: One Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Beignet and One Cheesecake Bite Photo: Provided by LouVinoMetropole
609 Walnut St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Little Gem Caesar Salad // Crispy Deviled Eggs // Jam + Cheese Toast
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Cacio e Pepe // Seared Salmon // Spring Herb Brined Chicken
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Chocolate Tart // Citrus Olive Oil Cake
DRINK SPECIAL: Northern Lad (Tito’s, Yellow Chartreuse, Cocchi Americano, lemon bitters, prosecco) // Puddle Jumper (Uncle Nearest, Super Citrus, Aperol, rhum, saffron, angostura bitters) // $5 MadTree draft or bottle Photo: Catie Viox/Provided by MetropoleNicola’s
1420 Sycamore St., Pendleton
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Roasted Mushroom Soup // Seared Diver Scallop
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Beet Stained Tagliolini Pasta “Vongole” // Crispy Potato Gnocchi
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Wild Caught Red Snapper // Prime NY Strip Steak Photo: Provided by Nicola'sBrewRiver Creole Kitchen
4632 Eastern Ave., Linwood
$36 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Chicken & Sausage Gumbo // Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese // BrewRiver Salad
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Creole Jambalaya // Pasta Monica // Streetcar Burger // Buttermilk Fried Chicken Po’ Boy
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Dark Chocolate Beer Brownie // Housemade Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
DRINK SPECIAL: $11 The Delta Queen (Prosecco, PAMA Pomegranate, Tito’s vodka, triple sec, pineapple juice) Photo: Provided by BrewRiver Creole KitchenCouncil Oak Steaks & Seafood
1000 Broadway St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Dry Aged Beef Tartare // Chef’s Garden Greens
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): 28-Day Dry Aged NY Strip Steak // Brioche Crusted Halibut
THIRD COURSE: Almond Butter Cake Photo: Provided by Council Oak Steaks & SeafoodSomm Wine Bar
3105 Price Ave., East Price Hill
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Prosciutto Salad // Sautéed Calamari // Butternut Squash Soup
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Wild Striped Bass // New York Strip Steak // Amish Chicken Breast
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Puree // Carrot Cake Photo: Provided by Somm Wine BarSeasons 52
3819 Edwards Road, Norwood
$46 Lunch & Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Spinach and Strawberry Salad // Field Greens
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Cedar Plank-Roasted Salmon // Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon // Wood-Grilled Shrimp and Grits
THIRD COURSE: Mini Indulgence
DRINK SPECIAL: $10.50 Sparkling Gimlet (Tito’s, soda water, Rose’s lime juice) Photo: Provided by Seasons 52Goose & Elder
1800 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
$36 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Pork Chile Verde Nachos // Strawberry and Beet Salad
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Roasted Amish Chicken Leg and Thigh // Veggie Burger and Elder Fries
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Dark Chocolate Brownie // Creme Brulée
DRINK SPECIAL: $10 Tito’s Mule // $17 Uncle Nearest Old Fashioned Photo: Provided by Goose & ElderIvory House
2998 Harrison Ave., Westwood
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Side Salad // Caesar Salad
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): 6-oz. Filet Mignon // Salmon // Tomahawk Pork Chop
THIRD COURSE: Petite Holly’s Carrot Cake
DRINK SPECIAL: $14 Tito’s Lemon Drop // $19 Uncle Nearest Manhattan // $7 MadTree Seasonal Draft Photo: Provided by Ivory HouseKona Grill
7524 Gibson St., Liberty Township
$36 Lunch & Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Ribeye Meatballs // Picasso Roll // Sweet & Bleu Salad // Poke Bowl (additional $5)
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Cilantro Lime Chicken // Sweet-Chili Glazed Salmon // Prime Rib (10-oz.) // Kona Stir-Fry // Kona Surf & Turf (additional $10)
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): New York Cheesecake // Double-Stack Brownie
DRINK SPECIAL: Cucumber Southside (Tito’s Handmade Vodka, lime, mint leaves, cucumber, soda) Photo: Provided by Kona GrillMatt the Miller’s Tavern
9558 Civic Centre Blvd., West Chester
$36 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Pretzel Bites // Risotto Tots // Sautéed Edamame
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Fish & Chips 2-Piece // Chicken Fettuccini Pasta // Matt’s Burger // Wild Mushroom // Pork Tenderloin
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Mini Cookie Sundae Shooter // Mini Chocolate Mousse // Mini Banana Crème Pie // Mini Coconut Key Lime Pie
DRINK SPECIAL: Elderflower Sparkler (Tito’s Vodka, St. Germain, lemon juice, mint, champagne) // MadTree Happy Amber // MadTree Rounding Third Photo: Provided by Matt the Miller's TavernRipple Wine Bar
4 W. Pike St., Covington
$26 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Roasted Grape Salad // Spinach and Beet Salad
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Shrimp and Grits // Salmon // Filet Mignon (+ $10) // Shroom Pasta
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Dark Chocolate Flourless Torte // Salted Caramel Cheesecake Photo: Provided by Ripple Wine BarThe Brown Dog Cafe
1000 Summit Place, Blue Ash
$36 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Phyllo Beggar’s Pouch // Wagyu Beef Satay // Southern Fried Shrimp Cocktail
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Beet the Goat Salad // House Salad // Basil Blue Napa Slaw
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Haute Chocolate Wild Boar // Crab Stuffed Hawaiian Sunfish // Pan Roast Duck Breast
DRINK SPECIAL: $12 Tito’s Spring Punch Photo: Provided by Brown Dog CafeThe View at Shires Garden
309 Vine St., 10th floor, Downtown
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Crab Cake // Buffalo Burrata // Fried Green Tomatoes
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Grilled Radicchio Chop Salad // Classic Caesar // Strawberry & Arugula Salad
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Half Chicken // Public Landing Antarctic Salmon // Cumin Rubbed Veal Skirt Steak
DRINK SPECIAL: $13 Sway with Me (Tito’s, lemon, rosemary simple, pom juice,
soda, rosemary garnish) Photo: Provided by The View at Shires GardenEddie Merlot’s
10808 Montgomery Road, Sycamore Township
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Caesar Salad // Eddie’s House Salad // Cup of King
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Lemon-Dijon Chicken // Sixty South® Salmon *Upgrade available // 6 oz Filet Mignon *Upgrade Available
UPGRADE: 8 oz. Filet Mignon* +$10
ENHANCEMENTS: Blue Cheese Crust +$3 // Béarnaise Sauce +$3 // Oscar Style +$15
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Carrot Cake // Triple Chocolate Cake // Crème Brûlée
DRINK SPECIAL: $15 Tito’s Cocktail (Tito’s, Luxardo maraschino, fresh lemon juice, blackberry puree) Photo: Provided by Eddie Merlot'sLibby’s Southern Comfort
35 W. Eighth St, Covington
$36 Lunch & Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Pimento Cheese Fritters // Oysters on the Half Shell // Spinach Salad
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Half Bird Fried Chicken // Charlie Brown // Fresh Atlantic Salmon
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Libby’s Soft Serve // Oatmeal Cream Pie //Honey Pie
DRINK SPECIAL: Tito’s Lemonade and Tea Cocktail Photo: Provided by Libby's Southern ComfortThe Golden Lamb
27 S. Broadway St., Lebanon
$46 Lunch & Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Just Farmin’ Spring Salad // Local Mushroom & Black Truffle Bisque
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Certified Angus Beef New York Strip // Early Spring North Pacific Halibut // Pan-Seared Local Duck Breast
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Madisono’s Bourbon Sundae // Triple Berry Cobbler
DRINK SPECIAL: Housemade Limoncello (Tito’s, cane sugar simple, lemon peel) // MadTree Happy Amber on draft Photo: Provided by Golden LambButcher and Barrel
700 Race St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Chorizo Meatballs // Braised Short Rib Arancini // Choice of empanada (Chicken Salsa Verde, Mushroom and Feta
or Braised Beef Short Rib with Chimichurri)
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Caesar // Wedge // Cacio e Pepe Salad
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Steak Milanesa // Grilled Salmon // Chimi Chicken
DRINK SPECIAL: $14 Butcher’s Blueberry Lemonade (Tito’s, muddled blueberries, simple, lemon, splash of soda) Photo: Provided by Butcher and BarrelJag’s Steak & Seafood
5980 West Chester Road, West Chester
$46 // 3-Course Dinner // Dine-In Only
Filet Mignon: veal demi-glace onion straws, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus
Photo: Laura Peyton Photo: Laura PeytonCoppin’s Restaurant + Bar
638 Madison Ave., Covington
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Strawberry Salad // Gazpacho // House-Made Focaccia
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Polenta // Poached Salmon // Braised Short Rib Ragu
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Death by Chocolate // Lemon Cake Photo: Provided by Coppin's Restaurant + BarPampas Argentine Gastropub
2038 Madison Road, O’Bryonville
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Corn Fritters // Chorizo-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers // One Empanada
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Pampas Caesar // Gorgonzola “Wedge” Salad // Chorizo Clam Chowder
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Filet Medallions (+ $10) // Smoked Brisket // Chimi Chicken // Grilled Antarctic Salmon
DRINK SPECIAL: $14 Princesa Violeta (Tito’s Vodka, elderflower liqueur, creme de violette,
citrus cordial, grapefruit bitters) Photo: Provided by Pampas Argentine GastropubPrimo Italian Steakhouse
6 S. Broad St., Middletown
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Chopped Salad // Caesar Salad // Zuppa Di Funghi E Cipolle
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Branzino Fricano // Pollo E Pasta // Cotoletta Di Vitello E Pasta // Iberico Pork Chop
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Panna Cotta // Creme Anglaise // Tiramisu
DRINK SPECIAL: $17 The Primo-Tini (Tito’s Vodka, Empress Gin, triple sec, muddled raspberries, cranberry juice, lime sour) Photo: Provided by Primo Italian SteakhouseOverlook Kitchen + Bar
5345 Medpace Way, Madisonville
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Quinoa & Arugula Salad // Charred Gem Salad
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Grilled Salmon // Barrel Sirloin
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Chocolate Torte // Lemon Tart Photo: Provided by Overlook Kitchen + BarStreet City Urban Gourmet
580 Walnut St., Downtown
$46 Lunch & Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Caesar Salad // Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): 6-oz. Choice Filet // Bourbon Braised Short Rib // Everything Salmon
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Salted Caramel Cheesecake // Bread Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce Photo: Provided by Street City Urban GourmetShiners on the Levee
1 Levee Way, Newport
$36 Lunch & Dinner
FIRST COURSE (One of each): Smoke Bombs: Pulled Pork with a Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce, Brisket Bomb with Smokey Bourbon BBQ Sauce and Pulled Chicken with Shiners’ House
BBQ. Each of these smoke bombs is loaded into a crispy panipuri.
SECOND COURSE: Overnight Smoked Pulled Pork
THIRD COURSE: Red Velvet Cake
DRINK SPECIAL: Tito’s (Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Giffard Pamplemousse Liqueur, Dimmi
Liqueur, muddled cucumber, simple syrup, fresh lime) Photo: Provided by Shiners on the LeveeMontgomery Inn
9440 Montgomery Road, Montgomery; Montgomery Inn Boathouse, 925 Riverside Drive, Downtown
World famous for its ribs, Ted and Matula Gregory’s Montgomery Inn has been a staple in Cincinnati since 1951. Matula’s secret-recipe sweet and tangy all-natural barbecue sauce dresses the hand-spiced, slow-roasted and custom broiled ribs and is featured on everything from barbecue spring chicken and pork chops to Saratoga chips. Photo: facebook.com/MontgomeryInnMontgomeryVia Vite
520 Vine St., Downtown
$# Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Cioppino Soup // Boucheron Goat Cheese
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Handmade Crispy Gnocchi // Risotto “Frutti di Mare”
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Lamb Shank // Salmon Photo: Provided by Via ViteTrio Bistro
7565 Kenwood Road, Kenwood
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Caesar Salad // Chopped Salad // Lobster Bisque
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Lemon Chicken // Red Wine Braised Shortrib // Salmon
THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Crème Brûlée // Chocolate Mousse // Tiramisu Photo: Provided by Trio BistroSalazar
1401 Republic St., Over-the-Rhine
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Farm Greens Salad // Parisian Gnocchi
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Heritage Breed Pork Carnitas // Blue Corn Huarache
THIRD COURSE: Dark Chocolate Pot de Creme
DRINK SPECIAL: $7 MadTree Legendary Lager Photo: Provided by SalazarD. Burnham’s
36 E. Fourth St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Roasted Vegetable Gazpacho // Little Gem Salad
SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Pasta Handkerchief // Cedar Planked Salmon
THIRD COURSE: Strawberry Shortcake Crunch
DRINK SPECIAL: $15 D. Burnham Cherry Sour with Tito’s Vodka (black cherry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup) Photo: Provided by D. Burnham'sAlfio’s Buon Cibo
2724 Erie Ave., Hyde Park
Alfio’s will offer a five-course dinner with dish options for $60 per person.
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