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Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week is back, bringing delicious local dining experiences to Cincinnatians. From April 18-28, participating restaurants will offer up dine-in and take-out options as part of a week full of culinary excellence. Restaurants across the region will serve $26, $36 and $46 three-course prix fixe menus, and $1 from every meal will be donated to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
New this year, Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week is launching an app where you will be able to find a list of participating restaurants, menus, hours of operation and more. Plus you’ll be able to map out your week, earn points by checking into eateries, find Maker’s Mark drink specials and participate in contests.
Want a sneak peek of what you can eat during GCRW? Take a look. Menu item descriptions provided by the restaurants.
Okto
645 Walnut St., Downtown
$46 // 3-Course Lunch and Dinner
Third course option: Bia Bowl with chickpeas, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, feta, red onion, tzatziki on side, couscous Photo: Provided for GCRWKhora
37 W. Seventh St., Downtown
$46 // 3-Course Lunch and Dinner
Second course option (not pictured): Abruzzi Rye Gnudi: asparagus, peas, oyster mushrooms, pecorino Photo: Provided for GCRWIvory House
2998 Harrison Ave., Westwood
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Filet Mignon (6oz) and choice of two sides Photo: Provided for GCRWSalazar
1401 Republic St., Over-the-Rhine
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Sakura farms braised Wagyu short rib, polenta cake, spring onions, Chianti reduction, chive oil Photo: Provided for GCRWKona Grill
7524 Gibson St., Liberty Township
$36 // 3-Course Lunch and Dinner
Third course option: Carrot cake — three-layer carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, caramel sauce, toasted walnuts Photo: Provided for GCRWLibby’s Southern Comfort
35 W. Eighth St., Covington
$36 // 3-Course Lunch and Dinner
Second course option: Half Chicken Dinner- Breast, wing, leg, and thigh, choice of two sides, and a fresh biscuit Photo: Provided for GCRWEmbers
8170 Montgomery Road, Kenwood
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Verlasso salmon- Yukon gold Smash, Haricot vert, leeks, tomato, fried capers, brown butter Photo: Provided for GCRWMoerlein Lager House
115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown
$36 // 3-Course Dinner
Third course option: Rotisserie Half Chicken Fried green tomatoes, sage apricot marmalade, BBQ spiced hollandaise, smoked paprika Photo: Provided for GCRWLouVino
1142 Main St., Over-the-Rhine
$36 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Seared scallops with fried green tomato, maple mustard sauce, parmesan Photo: Provided for GCRWGoose & Elder
1800 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
$26 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Veggie Burger, falafel burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, haloumi cheese, za’atar mayo, sesame bun Photo: Provided for GCRWPrimaVista
810 Matson Place, Price Hill
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Sausage and Fennel Penne pasta, kale, roasted tomato, garlic and oil Photo: Provided for GCRWChe
1342 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine
$26 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Gorgonzola Romaine — romaine hearts, marinated heirloom tomatoes, creamy housemade gorgonzola dressing, applewood bacon and crostini Photo: Lisa ColinaSubito
311 Pike St., Downtown
$36 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Campanelle – guanciale, leeks, shrimp, ramps, cream, breadcrumbs Photo: Photofusion MediaNicholson’s
625 Walnut St., Downtown
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Shrimp and Mussel Scampi with heirloom cherry tomatoes and garlic white wine sauce Photo: Provided for GCRWOn The Rhine Eatery
100 E. Court St., Second Floor, Downtown
$36 // 5-Course Dinner
Fourth course option: Banh Xeo – rice flour crepe, turmeric, shredded pork, bean sprouts, shredded carrots, sweet onion served with leaf lettuce, mint, cilantro and perilla leaves with nuoc mam sauce Photo: Provided for GCRWPrime
580 Walnut St., Downtown
$46 // 3-Course Lunch and Dinner
Second course option: 6oz Certified Angus Beef® Filet, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Parmesan, Peppercorn Demi Photo: Provided for GCRWStreet City Pub
580 Walnut St., Downtown
$36 // 3-Course Lunch and Dinner
Second course option: Aukra Salmon with Parmesan New Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Sun-Dried Tomato Butter Photo: Provided for GCRWThe Melting Pot
11023 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township
$36 // 3-Course Lunch or Dinner
Third course option: Any Pure Chocolate or Flaming Turtle Photo: Provided for GCRWEighteen at the Radisson
668 W. Fifth St., Covington
$36 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Half Rack Baby Back Ribs Photo: Provided for GCRWThe Emery
6914 Wooster Pike, Mariemont
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Mediterranean Chicken — pan-seared Gerber Amish Farms boneless chicken breasts, Italian couscous and spring vegetables, avocado yogurt sauce, microgreens Photo: Provided for GCRWMita’s
501 Race St., Downtown
$36 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Empanadas de Res con Pique, two beef short rib hand pies with a cilantro-chili sauce Photo: Gina WeathersbySpoon & Cellar
701 Broadway St., Downtown
$26 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Ghost Chicken Sandwich — Crispy fried chicken sandwich with our house-made ghost pepper sauce and slaw. Served with fries. Photo: Provided for GCRWAlfio’s Buon Cibo
2724 Erie Ave., Hyde Park
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Baked Chicken Ravioli — Slow braised chicken ravioli baked with a tomato, pepper, and onion sauce Photo: Provided for GCRWThe View at Shires’ Garden
309 Vine St., 10th Floor, Downtown
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Roasted Chicken Breast Lyonnaise potatoes, grilled broccolini, herbed demi glace Photo: Lisa ColinaCoppin’s at Hotel Covington
638 Madison Ave., Covington
$36 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Coppin’s Burger — steakburger, applewood bacon, pimento cheese, garlic aioli, pickles, shredded lettuce, challah bun, beef fat fries Photo: Provided for GCRWPampas Argentine Gastropub
2038 Madison Road, O’Bryonville
$36 // 3-Course Dinner
First course option: Duck Fat Fingerlings – Herbs, Garlic and Truffled Sea Salt, with Pampas Sauce Photo: Lisa ColinaBrown Dog Cafe
1000 Summit Place, Blue Ash
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Wild Boar Tenderloin —Marinated in mint & chilis –grilled & sliced coconut basmati rice + jicama papaya slaw Photo: Provided for GCRWBrewRiver Creole Kitchen
4632 Eastern Ave., Linwood
$36 // 3-Course Dinner
Third course option: Dark chocolate “beer” brownie — Dark chocolate brownie, local beer infused chocolate ganache, whipped cream Photo: Colin ShieldsKitchen 1883 Anderson
7640 Beechmont Ave., Anderson
$36 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Chicken piccata, pan seared chicken breast, roasted artichokes, cherry tomatoes, spinach, Gremolada Photo: Provided for GCRWNicola’s
1420 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Crispy potato gnocchi, four cheese fondue / Italian truffle shavings Photo: Provided for GCRWOverlook Kitchen
+ Bar
5345 Medpace Way, Madisonville
$36 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Pan Roast Chicken Breast Hot Honey, Squash, Pumpkin Seed Brittle, Shagbark Black Beans, Chorizo Vinaigrette Photo: Provided for GCRWGolden Lamb
27 S. Broadway, Lebanon
$46 // 3-Course Lunch and Dinner
First course option: Local Mushroom Bisque — cremini, shitake, portabella roasted with herbs, garlic, sweet cream topped with black truffle granola Photo: Provided for GCRWE+O Kitchen at The Banks
56 W. Freedom Way, Downtown
$46 // 3-Course Lunch and Dinner
First course option: Crispy chicken taco —Cilantro, radish, avocado salsa Photo: Provided for GCRWSeasons 52
3819 Edwards Road, Norwood
$36 // 3-Course Lunch and Dinner
Second course option: Cedar-plank-roasted salmon Photo: Provided for GCRWThe patio Photo: Hailey BollingerVia Vite
520 Vine St., Downtown
$36 // 3-Course Dinner
Third course option: Faroe Island salmon — roasted carrot puree, caramelized brussels sprouts, truffle brown butter balsamic vinaigrette. Photo: Provided for GCRWButcher and Barrel
700 Race St., Downtown
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
First course option: Argentine Shrimp Toast – Red Argentine shrimp, grilled ciabatta, white wine chimi-butter, Photo: Lisa ColinadeSha’s
11320 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township
$36 // 3-Course Lunch & Dinner
Second course option: Buttermilk Fried Chicken — Redskin mashed potatoes, country green beans, country gravy Photo: Provided for GCRWNapa Kitchen + Bar
9386 Montgomery Road, Montgomery
$36 // 3-Course Lunch & Dinner
First course option: Baked French Brie —Brie and orange marmalade wrapped in a crisp, honey-drizzled phyllo shell-apricot, orange and cracked pepper preserves, granny smith apples, fresh strawberries. Photo: Provided for GCRWSomm Wine Bar & Kitchen
3105 Price Ave., East Price Hill
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
First course option (not pictured): Scottish Salmon Cake — roasted corn and black bean salsa. Photo: Provided by Somm Wine Bar & KitchenEddie Merlots
10808 Montgomery Road, East Price Hill
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Cedar Plank Salmon: Fresh Salmon roasted and basted with BBQ sauce and drizzled with garlic aioli and served with garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans. Photo: provided by Eddie MerlotsFrench Onion Soup from Trio Bistro
7565 Kenwood Road, Montgomery
There’s nothing better and more flavorful than a bowl of French onion soup. Stop by Trio Bistro in Kenwood for an authentic crock of the complexly flavored classic, topped with bubbling cheese. Photo: Facebook.com/TrioBistroMaverick’s Restobar and Lounge
601 Vine St., Downtown
$36 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: Stuffed Wild Boar Belly with apple, Kabocha squash, black rice and bok choy. Photo: facebook.com/MavericksRestobar2. 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/TheCapitalGrilleCincinnatiJag’s Steak & Seafood
5980 West Chester Road, West Chester
$46 // 3-Course Dinner
Second course option: 5oz filet grilled migon topped with veal demi-glaze and pink peppercorn horseradish butter served with garlic mash potatoes and steamed asparagus. Photo: Provided by Jag's Steak & Seafood