E + O Kitchen - The Banks

I've been here a handful of times and the food and service is always good but this particular night the food was fantastic.

Great sushi! I came here for a lunch around 1:30pm on a Saturday. There weren't any events happening nearby (to my knowledge) so the place was about half full at the tables and empty at the bar. The sound levels with good. No one having to yell over each other or the music. The music is upbeat pop. Drink: Lemon Kind - it was heavy on the coconut water. I almost couldn't taste any lemon until I squeezed in the slice it came with. Definitely could not taste the pineapple. Probably would not order againFood: Many of their rolls are made with shrimp tempura which I try to avoid these days. Thankfully they had no problem swapping out the shrimp for raw salmon, and without an upcharge! The only roll they said they could not do a substitution was the Closer because they remake those since it is a deep fried roll. Dragons Breath - I really liked this roll. My favorite part of sushi is the different textures and this roll plays into that. The inside, with my substitution, is soft and creamy, whereas the outside is crunchy from the shallots. The roll is served on top of a sweet sauce, but still good dipped into soy sauce. Side of asparagus - I opted for a side because 2 rolls would have been too much food, the sashimi plates have had mixed reviews, and the nigiri seemed pricey if it was only going to be the typical 2 pieces. There were 7 spears on the plate. Not reedy. Salty and smoky. Great side! Next time: I'll try another drink and sushi roll.

E&O is a good semi casual option. Service is friendly and very attentive. Setting is nice but not overdone. Being at the banks there's a lot of bar traffic but that's fine. The food is always as expected which is done well. A few downsides, after ordering appetizers, sushi, salad, and entrée our salad and salad came at the same time. That could've been paced better. Although not super busy, the restrooms were not attended to with used paper on the floor in copious amounts, water stains all over the sink and solid surfaces. Hopefully they were just having an off night with their cleaning duties, but knowing that staff has to use the restroom throughout the night, there could be some better training with regards to keeping up with the cleanliness.

We had a great time at E+O Kitchen. I didn't want to deal with loud crowds and bar food prior to a Saturday Reds game so choosing this place was a great decision. A couple blocks away from Great American Ball Park it is a perfect place to enjoy the area but not be right in the middle of the crowds. The service and food were great. The only low point is that the portions were really small. I definitely could have done two entree's myself.

This was my second visit to this location (I have also been to the one in Hyde Park) & I can't say enough good things about either. The ambiance this visit was very calm with some nice music to set the tone. Our server was attentive & friendly. For being downtown, the parking situation isn't terrible, as there is a parking garage attached, as well as plenty in the area to choose from.I started with the tuna poke tower & wow - what a way to set the bar high for the rest of the meal! Sesame soy, ginger, pickled onions, & melt-in-your-mouth tuna were atop a creamy delicious avocado spread & served with crispy wontons. I liked this more than I dreamed I would, & was surprised how much my husband liked it as well.I had two sushi rolls - the Hey Vinnie & the Deal Closer. They Hey Vinnie Tempura had salmon, avocado, & asparagus inside & was topped with tuna, jalapeno, cilantro, eel sauce, & wasabi aioli. If I could describe the perfect roll, it would be this. One of the best sushi rolls I had was in Arizona & this reminds me SO much of that one! The Deal Closer was made with tempura shrimp, snow crab, cream cheese, cucumber, & avocado, tempura fried, & topped with spicy mayo & unagi sauce. As far as fried rolls go, this is definitely a top favorite for me. It's so crispy with so many delicious flavors throughout - highly recommend.We like to divide & conquer, so I had some of my husband's sticky burger with BBQ sauce & was so surprised at how delicious it was. It had been recommended to him many times, but it is so hard not to just order a bunch of sushi. The burger is made with Wagyu Beef, peanut butter, fried onions, & cheddar & served with a side of potato wedges. The burger was deliciously juicy & the peanut butter was an interesting flavor combination that worked really well with other the meat, onions, & cheese. The wedges were also really good & seasoned well.For dessert I enjoyed the Bailey's chocolate pot de creme. The server advised this, along with their key lime pie, are made in house. It was a good chocolatey dessert, but I wouldn't say it knocked my socks off. Everything else though - phew. This was still a nice little way to wrap up the meal & it gives us an excuse to come back & see what the other desserts are like.

Seven of us ate last night at E+O before the Bengals game on Saturday night. And although they were absolutely packed, our service and food was outstanding! They do such a good job there! Absolutely delicious!

Met a friend for a late dinner on a weekday. He is local and had eaten here before. But he didn't know there was a game on the night we planned dinner. There are many, many TVs- 11? Lots of enthusiastic Bengals fans (despite them losing). Note that it is really, really loud during a game. We got the edamame (overcooked), sticky ribs (awesome tasty sauce on the outside but a little dry on the inside), a bowl (bland), a roll (very good), Brussels salad but with salmon, not shrimp (wow- so delicious) and all three of the sashimis (excellent). If I returned I would surely get that salad again and the sashimi. Hostess stand folks were friendly and nice. Service by wait staff took extremely long to acknowledge us. No one came by during the time I waited for my friend.

I believe I had the gaucho steak( not sure ) however I did enjoy my meal. It's centrally located in the Rhine and in the evenings gets very crowded. The space is cool and within walking distance from the music center and stadium.

E+O Kitchen is located at the Banks right next to the Paycor Stadium. Upon entering, you are immediately struck by the open concept with bay doors opened when the weather is nice along with overhead string lights and gorgeous murals that make you feel as though you're dining outside in a tropical environment. The modern yet tropical decor, with its warm lighting and stylish furnishings sets allows one to get comfortable when enjoying their food. Whether you're meeting friends for a casual dinner or having a date night, E+O's ambiance effortlessly caters every occasion. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with warmth and hospitality that sets the tone for the meal. The knowledgeable staff are attentive without being intrusive, guiding you through the menu with expert recommendations and ensuring that every need is met with grace and efficiency. The menu includes a twist on Asian Cuisine calling upon influences from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines along with other Asian countries. They use the concept of Earth and Ocean not only for their menu options but also the culinary experience. While visiting I ordered the E+O Cheeseburger which has wagyu beef, house pickles and french dressing on a toasted brioche bun. My friend order the Salmon Poke which was a buddha bowl consisting of sushi rice, avocado, pickled red onions, carrots, and poke sauce. Both of which were absolutely delicious. Make sure to order one of their signature cocktails when visiting.

Amazing food in a cool atmosphere and we had great service.I truly think this menu has something for everyone: salads, sushi, bowls, burgers...I love bringing family and friends here when they come to visit. Everyone is always pleased with the food.I had been to the Hyde Park location several times, but this was my first time at the newer Banks location. I really liked it and look forward to returning!