Tony's of Lexington

★★★★☆ 4.3 (563) • $$$$

"Food, ambience, and service are second to none!The 9 Oz filet is outstanding, seared with a proprietary blend of rub spices.The side dishes are also top notch!"

Abigail Street

★★★★☆ 4.4 (533) • $$$

"Came in for dinner on a Friday night. All of the food was excellent - we had the day's hummus, bouillabaisse, and broccoli, along with a couple of cocktails. The bouillabaisse is my absolute favorite, and it was a hit with both of us. Very tasty, a little spicy, and good enough you'll want to lick the bowl.The restaurant was busy and filling up, but pleasant, with enough room at our table, and we were able to have our conversation. The service was brisk, but polite, and our questions about wine pairing was answered with some hesitation, but with a satisfying result.One star has to come off because this restaurant has begun charging a fee for using a credit card. This is a vulgar practice that has no place in high-end dining."

Forno Osteria + Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (395) • $$

"Valentines Day dinner... they offered a selected menu. We both had arugula salads & beef short ribs. Food was delicious, service was amazing & the vibe was vibing! We will be back"

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (470) • $$$

"We've been here several times over the years, and it is one of our favorite places for a nice dinner.Today we each had their Baby Back Ribs and they were AWESOME!! They were fall-off-the-bone tender, juicy, great flavor, and just the right amount of BBQ sauce. Our server gave us damp towels for our fingers, but we were able to get every morsel of meat off the bones with only a fork and knife. I think they were perhaps the best ribs I have ever had anywhere - and that includes that famous inn in downtown Montgomery.The service was great as well - attentive without being intrusive."

Tela Bar and Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (359) • $$

"Yes yes yes! The perfect lunch spot, especially for a larger party in the area for bridal shopping Everything is made from scratch, locally sourced or grown. The waitress we had was very knowledgeable about the menu and had such great energy! Everyone was so pleased with their meal. All food came out hot & fresh!"

Primavista

★★★★☆ 4.1 (373) • $$$

"My dad, his wife, my husband, and I visited on Saturday night. It was a 5-star experience all the way. Beautiful view, excellent service, and great food. I had the sautéed seasonal fish with crab. It was the perfectly sized portion with a nice presentation. The rest of our group enjoyed their selections as well. The old fashioned was tasty. There was quite a big selection of teas for my husband. We were too full for dessert. Maybe next time!My only minor gripe is the charge for valet parking. I'm of the belief that when you are at a fine dining establishment, valet parking should be free (with a tip, of course)."

Grove Park Grille

★★★★☆ 3.9 (329) • $$

"Came in for a work event, but was excited because I've been meaning to come check it out! Everyone I came with enjoyed their meal and service was great! I am excited to come back when the weather is nicer because they have a very cute outdoor patio too!"

Prime Cincinnati

★★★★☆ 3.7 (362) • $$$

"Loved the holiday decor, seemed so festive and warm. The staff was outstanding. Especially working on Christmas Eve. Our meals were tasty and well prepared. I'd recommend Prime to others."

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (324) • $$

"Great food and service! And, they have the best tator tots!I made a reservation for dinner while traveling in the area and made my way to the restaurant. Plenty of parking in the shopping center, and the inside is warm and inviting.Beau was my server and was awesome. One of the best servers I have encountered in a while. I was dining alone and he exceeded all expectations. Often when I dine alone, I kind of feel like I am placed as a lower priority with service, or they forget about me. Beau provided the best service and guided through menu and suggestions and recommendations.For food, I went with the Durango Burger, Medium well, and low heat ($16.50). The beef is high quality and the burger is chile spiced, with pepper jack cheese, fried onions, and a roasted garlic ranch dressing. I went with tator tots as the side and they were perfect. Crunchy, delicious, not to greasy, and not overcooked. Took a piece of carrot cake to go (for later) and it was delicious and was nice to have dessert in the hotel.Great location! Top quality across the board and will definitley eat at Firebirds again!"

20 Brix

★★★★☆ 4 (264) • $$$

"Great ambience = upscale but relaxed. Great service (Jennifer). This is oenophile's paradise. I do not typically drink wine but did a flight here and they were all excellent.Blackberry Old Fashioned was great as well; though I had to mix it so it was mixed very well at all.Deserts were all great, but their specialty is a blueberry-lemon cake that is phenomenal."

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Centerville

★★★★☆ 4 (226) • $$

"Great experience for our first time for their weekend brunch! I enjoyed the gnocchi breakfast meal with coffee! I would highly suggest their brunch for something different. They have great prices for mimosas although I did not try."

Unwind Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (186) • $$

"Popped in before dinner on May 4th and were surprised to be greeted by life size cardboard Yoda and Chewbacca cut outs, Star Wars decor, and Star Wars playing on the TVs. The staff sure know how to have fun with it the date! We sat at the bar and the staff were attentive and knowledgeable of the wines on menu. The ambiance on this particular night was a bit quirky as it still had the modern and cozy wine bar aesthetic underneath the Star Wars decor."

Mom 'n 'em Coffee & Wine

★★★★★ 4.7 (138) • $

"I drive from Harrison to come here for breakfast and/or coffee pretty regularly. Their avacado toast is the best I've ever had. The garlic aioli on it is ridiculously good. (You can actually buy a jar of it--highly recommend.) I haven't had a bad meal, and I've tried like 4-5 different things. The staff ("Mom" who owns it with her grown kids) are hardworking, accommodating, friendly, sweet, and helpful. They're always doing yummy seasonal changes, listening to customers, and clearly put so much heart into ALL their locations around the area. "Mom" is always working on something when I'm in there. I love her energy.Oh! Also, the pastries in the case are to die for. They usually sell out, but that egg nog puff pastry they have around Christmas is fire!Great place to grab coffee and work. Lots of places to lounge and the interior has a great vibe. I've been meaning to go to their other location near me because apparently they have different menu items that are equally delicious.FOREVER a customer!"

The Wise Owl

★★★★☆ 4.2 (149) • $$

"Was headed over to Stone Creek for dinner but saw this little Bistro when I parked. Always check out a wine bar and The Owl Wine Bar is a great little spot.They have a unique and divert wine list by the glass, most of the economical variety. Menu is small Tapas Style with some featured entries. Have the bruschetta tri of which the olive tapenade is excellent!Sandwich of the day was Jerk Chicken Burger and was also excellent!All food is fresh prepared. This a great place to stop after work, stop for a tapa and wine, or as I a light business dinner."

Somm Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (128) • $$

"This has become our favorite restaurant. All the food are phenomenal and the staff are always so nice. The chef(s) are all very talented. We have never been disappointed with our meals. We love how they rotate the menu every week. The manager Dan always come to say hi. Overall, we just love the food, attentive services and cozy environment. We will keep coming back."

Cork N Crust

★★★★★ 4.6 (116) • $$

"First time here and certainly not our last. Food was delicious and drinks were sooo good. Some of the best wings I have ever had. I was licking my fingers and didn't even care. The pizza was even better!! We will be back soon!!"

Ray's Wine Spirits Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (109) • $$

"Diamond in the rough!!This place shines when we were looking for a good meal and a quick beer. Wine & beer selection is outstanding. Wine store connected offers even more selection! Bravo"

The B.A. Colonial

★★★★☆ 3.7 (91) • $$

"The B.A. Colonial is in the historic Colonial Gardens building, but it is well updated and modern. The menu is full of classic American items but it's all pretty good! Service is also good. There's a great patio too. Andddd there's a venue space upstairs!Additionally, B.A. does all sorts of cool stuff. Just this week, they're going a fundraiser with decor their customers painted for Derby, and if you took in a ticket from Churchill Downs yesterday, you could get a free old fashioned. They are super involved in the community and doing lots of engaging things, which makes it a five star for me!"

Governors House Wine Bar & Italian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.6 (82) • $$

"Oh my goodness, where to start. Cute little place with outdoor seating in the heart of Covington. My daughter and I sat outside on the patio and it was a nice night. Plenty of shade from the building next door and under the umbrellas.First off, LOVE the music. Frank Sinatra and Rat Pack days. I am a fan of Matt Dusk so I thoroughly enjoyed the music through our meal.We didn't venture inside the building very far, but the significance of the history is pretty cool. There is a historical marker which tells the story of John W. Stevenson.Dave was our server and was very attentive throughout the meal. Our water glasses were always kept full. Now on to the food. We started with the meatball appetizer and it was delicious. The sauce is very tasty. Not spicy. Good size for 1-3 people. Three meatballs and three slices of bread.I had been reading the reviews on Yelp and kept seeing the short ribs recommended. I whole heartily agree! So tender, wow, and the flavor, delicious. It was one of those meals that you eat slowly so you can enjoy the flavor. The risotto was perfect along with the carrots. Cooked just right and fun with the different color carrots.My daughter had the chicken fettuccine alfredo and it was very good too. Different flavor to their alfredo sauce, not bland like most restaurants. The sauce was just the right consistency, not to thin, not to thick. The chicken was very tender and had great flavor. The only things she wished was that it would have come with a piece of bread to soak the sauce up with.We probably shouldn't have, but we did order dessert. The bread pudding, again, wow. Sweet but not too sweet. Served warm. Plenty large enough to share.We so enjoyed our meal and experience and will definitely be back, especially to take friends or out of town guests."

Third Perk Coffeehouse And Wine Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (42) • $

"Love the new location of Third Perk! I think this is a much better location downtown, in the Fire Blocks district that's taking off. The lattes here are my favorite in town!! The Bombeck with chocolate and raspberry is my favorite!! So flavorful. The chicken salad croissant sandwiches are flavorful. I look forward to trying the salads soon. And pretty soon they will be serving wine again. So many great small businesses right around the corner. Space Three fitness center on the same block for working out and then coffee after at Third Perk. Lots of more to come for the Fire Blocks district."

The Cordial Cork

★★★★☆ 3.9 (53)

"Found this gem while on a business trip to Richmond. I was blown away by the quality of the food. I had the Agave glazed shrimp over risotto and it was amazing! Definitely recommend and will be on the list of stops when I'm in town!"

Clough Crossings

★★★★☆ 3.7 (48) • $$

"Great good great service. Cozy, casual romantic American fare. Food was well seasoned and came out quick. We had a seasonal flatbread, I had a couple $5 margs for their Thursday bar special (they were perfect), he had a burger with everything and I had the pan roasted chicken sub mashed potatoes instead of rice. Delicious!"

Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (56) • $$

"So this place can totally give you the wrong vibe, at all times throughout the night. It's almost like it's not sure what it wants to be... which makes it great!!When we first got there a little after 7:30 on a saturday night, and as soon as we walked in we wondered if we were at the right place, and if being in jeans, no matter the heals or dress shirts, if we were grossly underdressed. One of the hosts told the other a table number and we told him we were just looking for the bar. Around to the right he directed us, and as we turned the corner, the thoughts we had at the door grew stronger. but we found some seats at the bar, and the bartender immediately put our mind at ease.The show doesn't normally start until 8:30 but they're trying to get started sooner especially if there's a lot of people here. So we ordered some drinks, and then discovered they have Buckets, or as the bartender put it, "buckets of booze" that were themed to the place as well. We ordered a Heading for the Border, that was like a giant margarita, and under $17 dollars, and totally worth it. The drinks are reasonable, and it seems the crowd really picks up after 9-9:30, and you realize there's people from all walks of life here. Old, young, classy, normal, it doesn't matter.The pianos are positioned right down the middle of the place with the tables/restaurant on one side and the bar, with some stage side seating on the other. There's some really nice private rooms in the back for parties, gatherings, and what not. There is also a seperate smoking room to the left when you first walk in that has doors on it and windows so you can see the stage if you need to take a smoke break without going outside, or invading anyone elses breathing area. I definately want to give this place a try for a late dinner and stay for the show sometime. They play a bunch of different music, and if you really want them to play a song, tip them nicely and they'll get to it sooner. And it doesn't seem any song is too new, too old, or too wierd for them."

Ambiance Wine Bar Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (11) • $$

"This is a very small little house in Springboro converted in to a cafe/wine bar. We initially sat inside but felt a little claustrophobic so we moved out to the front patio to one of their three tables. We ordered the bruschetta to start. For $13 we were underwhelmed. We got a pizza and it was decent. The crust was very thin like a tortilla. The wine selection was decent. We may go back but it isn't a favorite."

Winans Coffee & Chocolate - Dayton Feedwire

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (12)

"This place needs to look into a app called joes coffee to help expand their business because they have a great product more people need to know about."

Aji Ichiban

★★★★☆ 3.8 (8)

"We are so thrilled Aji Ichiban opened in this new location where the old Washington Platform restaurant used to be! Their "yummy-Yummy sauce is simply the best! Hibatchi shrimp and Hibatchi chicken with shrimp are our favorites and their fried rice is so great! The ambiance is very cozy with booths and tables and they have a full bar with a nice wine selection. Everything is new and clean. They don't cook in front of you but bring the food to your table. I think I like this better. They have a private room with a karaoke machine and can host private parties. This is a family owned business and they treat you like family. Warning - that yum-yum sauce is totally addicting! Highly recommend the new Aji Ichiban!!"