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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, Sept. 18-24, 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 fried chicken to banana-and-Nutella-stuffed 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.
Butcher & Barrel
700 Race St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Chorizo Meatballs (romesco sauce, goat cheese, balsamic-fig jam, basil, grilled ciabatta; Tomato Bruschetta (black pepper ricotta, marinated heirloom tomatoes, lemon arugula, balsamic; or Tuna Tartare (fried avocado, hearts of palm, jalapeño and lime crema, jasmine rice, chicharrones)
Second Course: Choice of Grilled Caesar Salad (grilled romaine hearts, house Caesar dressing, parmesan, garlic croutons); Wedge Salad (chopped romaine, marinated heirloom tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese dressing, applewood bacon, hard-cooked egg, blue cheese crumbles, peppercorn ranch available); Cacio E Pepe Salad (arugula, prosciutto, pine nuts, preserved lemon and pecorino vinaigrette, crushed black pepper; or Chorizo Clam Chowder
Third Course: Choice of Steak Milanesa (breaded sirloin cutlet, lemon-basil risotto, wild mushroom demi, lemon arugula, sunny egg, charred lemon; Grilled Salmon (Papas Brava, grilled asparagus, avocado chimichurri, charred lemon); Grilled Chicken Napoleon (crispy gnocchi, baby spinach, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, smoked provolone, red pepper romesco sauce, garlic breadcrumbs; Steak Frites (+$12) (10-oz. skirt steak, crispy French fries tossed in beef tallow and chives, with barrel sauce on the side) Photo: Provided by Butcher & BarrelLouVino
1142 Main St., Over-the-Rhine
$36 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Warm Brussels Sprouts (chili corn salsa, cilantro lime vinaigrette); Caesar Salad (crisp romaine, buttermilk Caesar, caper anchovy crumble, parmesan crisp) or Loaded Baked Potato Tots (bacon, cheddar, scallions, house ranch)
Second Course: Choice of Faroe Island Salmon (parmesan potato gratin, broccolini, grilled lemon, beurre blanc, crispy capers); Shrimp & Grits (sautéed shrimp, tomato, Worcestershire, sausage, ricotta); Chicken Tacos with Fries (flour tortilla, garlic mashed potatoes, cheddar, chicken gravy) or the Umami Burger with Fries (two smash patties, romaine, smoked bacon, pepper jack, shallots, Pop’s pickles, umami aioli, brioche bun)
Third Course: Dessert: One Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Stuffed Beignet + cheesecake bites, bourbon chocolate ganache, berry jam, fresh berries and vanilla anglaise Photo: Provided by LouVinoBaru
595 Race St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Edamame (unagi, togarashi); Crispy Brussel (crispy fried, sweet soy vinaigrette); or Tokyo Wedge (iceberg, sesame dressing, tomato, carrot, cucumber)
Second Course: Choice of Ebi Crunch (shrimp, tempura crunch, cream cheese, sriracha); Gravlax Roll (cured salmon, wasabi cream cheese, cucumber); Yellow Tail Yuzu (Yuzu rice, avocado, hamachi, scallion); or Tuna Fire Crunch (tuna, tempura crunch, avocado, spicy mayo, sriracha)
Third Course: Choice of Chicken Katsu (sticky rice, pickles, unagi mustard); Seared Scallops (scallops, marinated soba noodles, maple soy); Ishiyaki for Two (hot stone served with your choice of a protein, Maldon salt, sesame oil blend, togarashi seasoning, a soy pairing and a side of sticky rice); Wagyu; Salmon; or Tuna Photo: Provided by BaruEmbers Restaurant
8170 Montgomery Road, Madeira
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Spicy Tuna Roll (seven-pepper marinated tuna, cucumber); Lobster Bisque (crème fraîche, chive oil); or Caesar Salad (romaine hearts, parmesan crisps, pesto croutons, classic Caesar dressing)
Second Course: Choice of Verlasso Salmon (whipped potatoes, spinach, artichokes, lemon butter, saffron tomato vinaigrette, fennel pollen); Black Truffle Roasted 1/2 Chicken (heirloom carrots, asparagus, whipped potatoes, white wine chicken jus) or Red Wine Braised Short Ribs (garlic whipped potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts, truffled braising jus, micro greens)
Third Course: Choice of Crème Brûlée (vanilla bean custard topped with caramelized sugar) or Oreo Stuffed Doughnuts (Bailey’s Cookies & Cream ice cream, blackberry purée) Photo: Provided by Ember RestaurantJag’s Steak & Seafood
5980 West Chester Road, West Chester
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Whipped Honey Ricotta (spiced apple compote, candied pecans, blood orange olive oil, toasted rosemary naan); Camelot Chicken (coconut-encrusted chicken tenders with pineapple and coconut honey mustard); or Oysters St. Clair (caramelized onion, peppers and celery, Creole spices, lump crab, garlic herb gratin)
Second Course: Choice of Julius Caesar Salad (crisp romaine, Parmesan Reggiano, garlic-herb croutons, parmesan crisp, Caesar dressing); Cherry Almond Salad (gourmet greens, amaretto cherries, brown butter almonds, green onions, Danish blue cheese, heirloom tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette); or Roasted Garlic & Potato Soup (cracked black pepper, Gruyere Tuile, chili oil)
Third Course: Choice of Certified Angus Beef Filet Mignon (Topped with demi-glace and whiskey-glazed pearl onions. Accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus. Upgrade to 8-oz. filet for $15); Chicken Marsala (free-range chicken breast sauteed with sweet marsala wine, mushrooms, chicken stock and whole butter. Accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes and roasted carrots); or Sage Brown Butter Halibut (roasted butternut squash, cranberry and kale couscous, maple dijon vinaigrette) Photo: Provided by Jag's Steak & SeafoodTaste of Belgium
Multiple locations
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$26 Lunch and Dinner
First Course: Choice of Carbbonnades Poutine (beef braised in TOB Tripel bier, cheddar curds, frites) or Beer Cheese & Pretzels (Raspberry Lambic bier, housemade pretzels)
Second Course: Choice of Waffle & Chicken (Ohio maple syrup, hot sauce, garnish salad with blue cheese, carrots, cucumber and lemon vinaigrette); Mussels Provençale (onions, garlic, tomatoes, white wine, frites); or the Brunch Burger (waffle bun, all-natural 7-oz. beef patty, smoked bacon, Havarti, sunny-side egg, Ohio maple syrup, frites, sub black bean or Beyond Burger for vegetarian options)
Third Course: Choice of Over the Top Waffle (lemon curd, mixed berries, maple ricotta whipped cream, black pepper nuts) or the Banana Nutella Crêpe Photo: Provided by Taste of BelgiumGolden Lamb
27 S Broadway St., Lebanon
$46 Lunch and Dinner
First Course: Choice of Roasted Beet and Apple Salad (local greens, candied pecans, goat cheese crumbles, celery seed dressing) or Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque (herb crema, smoked pepitas, paprika oil)
Second Course: Choice of Braised Lamb Shank (free-range Pennsylvania lamb, creamy parmesan polenta, roasted broccoli, cabernet braising reduction, lemon herb gremolata); Crispy Skin Pan Roasted Rainbow Trout (dried fruit and spinach ancient grains, green beans, toasted almond butter); or Hickory Smoked Prime Rib (herb cheese mashed potatoes, maple glazed Brussels sprouts, Uncle Nearest reduction jus lie)
Third Course: Choice of Blueberry Peach Pie (sea salt caramel sauce, white chocolate mousse) or Vanilla Bean Crème Brule (seasonal berries, almond tuile, whipped cream) Photo: Provided by Golden LambPampas Argentine Gastropub
2038 Madison Road, O’Bryonville
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Corn Fritters (whipped goat cheese, Tabasco pepper jam, crispy prosciutto, fresh herbs); Chorizo-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers (goat cheese, Pampas sauce, fried shallots); or Stuffed Mushrooms (goat cheese, braised collard greens, shallots, toasted bread crumbs, lemon-garlic butter)
Second Course: Choice of grilled Caesar Salad (chopped romaine, house Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, toasted ciabatta croutons); Gorgonzola Romaine (romaine, marinated tomatoes, creamy gorgonzola dressing, crispy prosciutto, gorgonzola crumbles); or Chowder
Third Course: Choice of Antarctic Salmon (avocado chimichurri, grilled broccolini, Papas Brava, grilled lemon); Chimi Chicken (twin marinated chicken breasts, lemon and herb risotto, piquillo peppers, chimichurri); Smoked Beef Brisket (bacon-braised collard greens, corn fritters, crispy shallots, red chimi-BBQ); or Filet Medallions (+$10) (mushroom, spinach, Manchego risotto, chimi butter, red chimichurri, crispy shallots) Photo: Provided by Pampas Argentine GastropubSalazar
1401 Republic St., Over-the-Rhine
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Salad (farm greens, radicchio, Manchego cheese, celery, apples, pecans, pecan dressing) or Salmon Rillettes (Challah toast points, pickled red onions, cornichons)
Second Course: Spaghetti (rolled in-house, honey nut squash, pomegranate seeds, mascarpone brown butter sauce, Pecorino Romano, crispy sage) or Cider-Poached Mettwurst (smashed potatoes, fried sauerkraut balls, creamy mustard sauce)
Third Course: Choice of Honey Cake (maple semifreddo, oat crumble, caramelized pears) or house-made ice cream or sorbet Photo: Provided by SalazarAlcove
1410 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
$36 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Caesar Salad (local greens, parmesan crisps, house-made Caesar dressing) or Corn Chowder (pickled peppers, corn nuts, herb and paprika oil)
Second Course: Choice of Artisan Tomatoes (pretzel crumble, whipped quark, herb oil, fresh herbs); Fried Cauliflower (cilantro tahini yogurt) or Roasted Carrots (pistachio crumble, spiced whip quark, herb oil)
Third Course: Choice of Roasted Chicken Breast (green beans, tomatoes, charred onions, chicken jus); Braised Short Rib Risotto (tomato risotto, wild mushrooms, squash, herb oil) or Crispy Tofu (lentils, corn, wild mushrooms, squash, spiced red pepper puree) Photo: Provided by AlcovePrimo Italian Steakhouse
6 South Broad St., Middletown
$36 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Chopped Salad (honey gem, cucumber, tomato, roasted pepper, olives, red onion, aged red wine vinaigrette); Caesar Salad (honey gem, focaccia, grilled lemon, white anchovies); or Zuppa Di Funghi e Cipolle (wild mushrooms, Vidalia onions, ciabatta, fontini)
Second Course: Choice of Cotoletta Di Vitello e Pasta (veal cutlet with tagliatelle and choice of preparation, marsala, piccata); Pollo e Pasta (airline chicken breast with tagliatelle and choice of preparation, marsala, piccata); Branzino Fricano (crispy skin branzino, mixed Italian vegetables); Iberico Pork Chop (with sauteed rapini); or 12-oz. Certified Angus Beef NY Strip (with wagyu tallow fingerling potatoes and sauteed onions, mixed Italian vegetables)
Third Course: Choice of Panna Cotta, Creme Anglaise or Tiramisu Photo: Provided by Primo Italian SteakhouseOverlook Kitchen + Bar
5345 Medpace Way, Madisonville
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Mushroom Bisque (crème fraiche, chives, truffle oil) or Frisée Salad (Frisée, sliced apples, red onions, candied pecans, white balsamic vinaigrette)
Second Course: Choice of Sirloin Fillet (potato pave, tomato, asparagus, roasted garlic compound butter) or Seared Salmon (sweet potato, king trumpet mushrooms, warm dill cream)
Third Course: Chocolate Torte (berries, honeycomb candy, whipped cream) Photo: Provided by Overlook Kitchen + BardeSha’s American Tavern
11320 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township
$36 Lunch and Dinner
First Course: Choice of Butternut Squash Salad (mixed greens, gorgonzola, red onion, walnuts, pear vinaigrette) or Black Kale Caeser (chopped kale, housemade Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, croutons)
Second Course: Choice of Pecan Crusted Sole (fingerling potatoes, roasted carrots, bourbon browned butter glaze); Southern Fried Chicken (pimento and bacon Mac & Cheese topped with hot honey); 8-oz. Grilled Ribeye (mashed red potatoes, roasted mushrooms, garlic herb butter)
Third Course: Choice of Deep Dish Cookie (caramel, hot fudge, vanilla bean ice cream) or Lemon Ice Box Pie (macerated blackberries & whipped cream) Photo: Provided by deSha's American TavernNicola’s
1420 Sycamore St., Pendleton
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Boucheron Goat Cheese (crushed pistachios, field greens, apple-truffle vinaigrette) or Melon Gazpacho
Second Course: Choice of Crispy Potato Gnocchi (four cheese fondue, Italian truffle shavings) or Lamb Spaghetti alla Chittara
Third Course: Choice of Prime NY Strip Steak (sauce “au poivre” green peppercorn and cognac, charred green onions, mushroom flan, grated brown butter) or Arctic Charr (braised baby spinach, Salsa alla Vernaccia, gaufrette) Photo: Provided by Nicola'sLibby’s Southern Comfort
35 W. Eighth St., Covington
$36 Lunch and Dinner
First Course: Choice of Goetta Hush Puppies(Glier’s goetta served with remoulade sauce); Juju’s Deviled Eggs (topped with pork belly lardons and chives); or Libby’s House BLT Salad (romaine lettuce, applewood bacon, cherry tomato, house-made croutons, chive dressing)
Second Course: Choice of Half Bird (Libby’s award-winning fried chicken: breast, wing, leg and thigh; choice of two sides and a fresh biscuit); Pasta Alfredo (topped with either blackened chicken or blackened shrimp); or Fresh Atlantic Salmon (pan-seared fresh salmon over roasted sweet potato and Brussels Sprouts, topped with a house-made smoked honey mustard glaze)
Third Course: Choice of house-made desserts Photo: Provided by Libby's Southern ComfortTRIO Bistro
7565 Kenwood Road, Kenwood
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Chopped House (shredded greens, Roma tomato, red onion, croutons, sweet Italian vinaigrette); Caesar (romaine hearts, croutons, shaved parmesan); or Lobster Bisque
Second Course: Choice of Bourbon Ginger Glazed Salmon (forbidden rice, shaved vegetables, English pea beurre blanc); Lemon Chicken (mushroom, tomato, garlic mashed potatoes, lemon caper beurre blanc); TRIO Meatloaf (garlic mashed potatoes, haricot verts, carrots, demi-glace); or Red Wine Braised Short Ribs (glazed baby carrots, peas, pearl onions, horseradish mashed potatoes, fresh horseradish, braising jus)
Third Course: Choice of Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée with fresh berries or Chocolate Mousse with whipped cream and fresh berries Photo: Provided by TRIO BistroSon of a Butcher
7630 Gibson St., Suite 110, Liberty Township
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Butter Board (garlic, parsley, crushed chiles, shallots, crispy carrots, crostini; Caesar Salad (romaine, anchovy, cheese crisp, brioche croutons); or Million $ Deviled Eggs (3) (sweet and spicy bacon, pickle, gold leaf)
Second Course: Choice of Beef Tournedos Au Poivre (5-oz. beef tenderloin, whipped potatoes, cognac black peppercorn au poivre, asparagus; Crispy Skin Salmon (chive dill crema, piquillo peppers, salt and pepper haricot verts, pomegranate molasses; Gnocchi Ala Vodka (fresh tomatoes, sweet corn crème brulée, Calabrian chili oil)
Third Course: House Cookie Flight Photo: Provided by Son of a ButcherVia Vite
520 Vine St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Honeymoon Salad or Arugula Salad (prosciutto di Parma, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, citronette)
Second Course: Choice of Lumache alla Vodka (roasted shrimp, spicy tomato, pane fritto, stracciatella) or Crispy Gnocchi (fonduta, chive, truffle)
Third Course: Choice of Roasted Pork Loin (butcher’s cut bacon-wrapped pork filet, cannellini beans ragout, charred broccolini, pork jus) or Grilled Swordfish (braised Tuscan cauliflower riffato, aged balsamic, fennel pollen) Photo: Provided by Via ViteEl Coyote
7404 State Road, Anderson Township
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of Chorizo Stuffed Avocado or Potato Skin (filled with mashed potatoes, cheddar and bacon)
Second Course: Choice of Bone-In Pork Loin Chops (lightly blackened); Carne Asada (filet medallions served with ranchero sauce on top of a tortilla); or Atlantic Salmon (grilled salmon filet topped with a brown sugar mustard glaze on top of sauteed onions and peppers). All items come with a house salad and side item.
Third Course: Choice of homemade Banana Cream Pie or Peanut Butter Pie Photo: Provided by El CoyoteW Bar + Bistro
3447 Epworth Ave., Westwood
$26 Lunch and Dinner
First Course: Choice of Side Salad (mixed greens, red onion, tomato, carrots, cheddar cheese, rye croutons, choice of dressing) or Nut + Berry Side Salad (greens, candied pecans, dried cherries, blue cheese, raspberry vinaigrette)
Second Course: Choice of Grilled Salmon (dirty rice pilaf, charred green beans, lemon honey glaze); Braised Short Rib Mac + Cheese (braised short rib, curds, cola BBQ gravy, three-cheese blend mac); or Blackened Chicken (dirty rice pilaf, charred green beans, lemon honey glaze)
Third Course: Ice cream scoop from Aubrey + Zach’s Photo: Provided by W Bar + Bistro