With ever-changing scenery, white linen table cloths, and a four-course meal, a dining experience aboard the Cincinnati Dinner Train is truly one-of-a-kind. Amble through the greater Cincinnati area as you dine on succulent dishes of prime rib, smoked salmon, and chocolate pecan pie in a vintage 1940's diner car. This unique experience is only available on Saturday evenings, so plan accordingly.
Offering fresh-picked fare straight from the farm, Salazar brings to the palate a twist on traditional American cuisine. The restaurant takes extra care to ensure that all the produce used is treated with perfection. Artfully envisioned, the menu consists of tantalizing dishes like pork loin with apple-brown butter purée, verlasso salmon with wild rice and fresh vegetables, and desserts like apple-pecan buckle with vanilla-bean ice cream. Between top-quality ingredients and creative plating, Salazar represents the best of farm to table cuisine.
Walls that have been striped down to their bare bones, intimate lighting and tasteful modern touches fuse together to create the warm and welcoming space that is Sotto. Embodiment of the Italian love for good food, community and family, this classic Italian trattoria serves its guests a selection of authentic Italian dishes like Bruchetta with chicken liver mousse and pistachio, house cured salumi, salads, pastas and entrées. Simple, rustic and yet elegantly nuanced, the food served at Sotto is a revelation of subtle flavors and authentic technique. Every dish is designed to be shared so that you can sample a wider variety of their delicious offerings. Service is genuine and warm, while the restaurant itself is a source of intrigue. No Italian meal is complete without dessert and wine, and Sotto's selection certainly leaves nothing to be desired.
Chef Jose Salazar's second culinary endeavor specializes in innovative small plates and time-honored dishes inspired by Latin American and Spanish cultures. The upscale restaurant is spacious and the decor reflects the chef's culinary influence, featuring Moorish decor elements like painted tiles and glass lanterns juxtaposed with contemporary design. Savor an array of eats like the warm marinated olives and drunken goat cheese; beef short rib patties with a cilantro-chili pepper sauce; and cornmeal cake, farmers cheese and chorizo. Carefully crafted cocktails and a well-chosen selection of Spanish and South American wines round off the menu.
The Metropole, located inside the 21c Museum Hotel, is the perfect blend of the traditional and the modern. With the building architecture dating back to the early 1900s and the smell of wood fired ovens, it is difficult to imagine yourself in the 21st century. Chef Bennett's creations, in contrast, are strikingly modern. They have a new age culinary design, but one bite and the smoky meat and the vibrant ingredients transport you to the rustic farmlands of America. Although dinner is the busiest time of the day, the restaurant is also open, everyday, for breakfast and lunch, as well as for brunch, on the weekends. A wide selection of beers and cocktails completes the experience. Call ahead for bookings.
Red Feather specializes in contemporary American cuisine and pairs the food with beer from microbreweries. The restaurant is managed by three chefs who amalgamate their varied skills to offer a fine gastronomic experience. It has three dining spaces with wood paneling and brick walls and a bar constructed from antique oak. Couples can opt for sharing platters like Pork Belly Steamed Buns served with pickled red onions. The appetizers include Shrimp and Pork Cakes, followed by Short Rib and Hanger Steak for the main course. On Sundays, the restaurant serves brunch, which features numerous egg items. Wine connoisseurs have no dearth of choice with 200 bottled and 40 wines served by the glass.
Walls that have been striped down to their bare bones, intimate lighting and tasteful modern touches fuse together to create the warm and welcoming space that is Sotto. Embodiment of the Italian love for good food, community and family, this classic Italian trattoria serves its guests a selection of authentic Italian dishes like Bruchetta with chicken liver mousse and pistachio, house cured salumi, salads, pastas and entrées. Simple, rustic and yet elegantly nuanced, the food served at Sotto is a revelation of subtle flavors and authentic technique. Every dish is designed to be shared so that you can sample a wider variety of their delicious offerings. Service is genuine and warm, while the restaurant itself is a source of intrigue. No Italian meal is complete without dessert and wine, and Sotto's selection certainly leaves nothing to be desired.
With ever-changing scenery, white linen table cloths, and a four-course meal, a dining experience aboard the Cincinnati Dinner Train is truly one-of-a-kind. Amble through the greater Cincinnati area as you dine on succulent dishes of prime rib, smoked salmon, and chocolate pecan pie in a vintage 1940's diner car. This unique experience is only available on Saturday evenings, so plan accordingly.
Starting off as a humble sandwich shop in 2003, Otto's quickly grew into a full-service restaurant thanks to its reputation for fresh ingredients and hearty offerings. Today, the restaurant is a firm neighborhood favorite, serving delectable American specialties in a friendly atmosphere. Menu offerings include Phyllo Wrapped Chicken Cordon Bleu, Brown Sugared Pork and Seared Salmon. Don't miss their restrained, but heavenly dessert selection. Lunch menus are particularly popular, and the restaurant also offers boxed lunches for a fixed price. Restaurant interiors are an elegant affair, with wooden flooring and artwork adorning the walls. There's an outdoor dining area as well. Check website for more.
Offering fresh-picked fare straight from the farm, Salazar brings to the palate a twist on traditional American cuisine. The restaurant takes extra care to ensure that all the produce used is treated with perfection. Artfully envisioned, the menu consists of tantalizing dishes like pork loin with apple-brown butter purée, verlasso salmon with wild rice and fresh vegetables, and desserts like apple-pecan buckle with vanilla-bean ice cream. Between top-quality ingredients and creative plating, Salazar represents the best of farm to table cuisine.
Chef Jose Salazar's second culinary endeavor specializes in innovative small plates and time-honored dishes inspired by Latin American and Spanish cultures. The upscale restaurant is spacious and the decor reflects the chef's culinary influence, featuring Moorish decor elements like painted tiles and glass lanterns juxtaposed with contemporary design. Savor an array of eats like the warm marinated olives and drunken goat cheese; beef short rib patties with a cilantro-chili pepper sauce; and cornmeal cake, farmers cheese and chorizo. Carefully crafted cocktails and a well-chosen selection of Spanish and South American wines round off the menu.
The Metropole, located inside the 21c Museum Hotel, is the perfect blend of the traditional and the modern. With the building architecture dating back to the early 1900s and the smell of wood fired ovens, it is difficult to imagine yourself in the 21st century. Chef Bennett's creations, in contrast, are strikingly modern. They have a new age culinary design, but one bite and the smoky meat and the vibrant ingredients transport you to the rustic farmlands of America. Although dinner is the busiest time of the day, the restaurant is also open, everyday, for breakfast and lunch, as well as for brunch, on the weekends. A wide selection of beers and cocktails completes the experience. Call ahead for bookings.