Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern

Found the Hereinafter tavern by accident on our Friday night trek from Cincinnati to Morgantown, and glad we did. The overall experience was above and beyond. From the food (started with the crab dip, had the shrimp and lobster Reuben sandwich, look it up ) to the drinks (we had a couple ms. Dalloways and the Pepino cocktails), everything was sooo good! The service was on point, answering our questions, providing the best pairing recommendations, and no long waits for food or drinks. The vibe and layout of the tavern has a mix of speakeasy with modern feels to it. Will definitely let friends know to try it out.

A good happened to be in town visiting, so we planned brunch here so we could catch up and fill up, haha. When we arrived, it wasn't crowded at all. I think there was maybe two other parties there; they open at 11 am on Saturdays, so they serve a later brunch than most. By the time we left, about 2 hours later, it was pretty full. Our gentleman server was young, but knew his stuff (didn't have to write anything down), polite, answered our menu q's and offered suggestions. I picked their Big Breakfast Bowl, and it was fantastic. Different flavor profiles than you run of the mill breakfast hash mesh-ups. The base-layer smashed spuds were perfectly soft with crisp edges. I'm not sure which sauce gave the orange coloring, the sausage gravy or their Shasta sauce, but together it was definitely one of the best sausage gravy get-ups I've had in my life. I loved the small sausage chunks; very happy it wasn't minced down to nothingness. I'm so glad Buckeye Lake has a genuine restaurant to brag about. I would love to go back and try their lunch/dinner menu. They have happy hour - drinks AND food items - from 4-6 Monday through Friday, along with daily drink specials Mondays-Thursdays. While I can't comment on the tastes, they have many appealing cocktails that sound intriguing. I will state prices are higher than average here. However, everything is homemade. So quality and quantity were spot on for my experience.

We had a really great dinner here. When we pulled up, it was pretty empty, so we weren't sure what to expect, but the food was phenomenal! We also had a non alcoholic gin drink with ginger that was super great, too! (But we're were a little surprised by the $13 price tag for the small amount, and considering it wasn't an actual cocktail.) The deviled eggs were yummy, and so was the fish and chips and the cheesesteak. The potatoes on the side were AMAZING, and I need to figure out how to make those at home! The service was friendly and non invasive. We will be back! The menu is small, but they execute everything well!

Don't you just love stumbling upon hidden gems? Hereinafter is a magical place that I found while driving around Millersport. It's located in what feels like the middle of nowhere near Buckeye Lake. It's almost like I summoned it from my imagination, because I saw it on the side of the road right around the end of the day when I just needed some place to get a drink and a dessert.I sat at the bar, and the owner, Ben, served me himself! They have a full bar with lots of creative cocktail options, but I opted for wine. Ben happens to have a deep love of wine, and he gave me a couple of sample tastes of some of the special ones he had at the bar. We talked wine for a bit (he personally sources the wine he offers at Hereinafter from all over the world). It was such a nice visit -- just chatting about wine while drinking wine -- and definitely made my night.I like my wine dry, but I like my desserts sweet, so I got the warm peach cobbler. It was served bubbling hot in a little cast iron skillet, topped with a dollop of sweet cream. It was delicious, and it felt ultra decadent to eat while drinking wine.The atmosphere at Hereinafter is classy and cool and modern with a nod to mid-century decor (there's a plastic pink flamingo at the entrance). If you don't want to sit at the bar like I did, there are also booths and tables, so lots of places to sit and enjoy a drink and a meal with friends.

Oh. My. Gawd. This is a hell of an addition to Buckeye Lake - I've been once so far, with a dinner planned this weekend.The decor - it's spread out, so you don't feel cramped or on top of people next to you. They have tall booths in the back, giving it a club vibe (the stage on the other side - it was closed off, but I'm super curious what they have planned here!)We did brunch today - Bacon Lettuce Fried Green Tomato and Brioche French Toast (and she requested bananas fosters added). We started with a Sparkling French 75's and a Bloody Mary. WOW. Amazing. Possibly the best Bloody Mary I have had in a long time. I followed it with a New York Sour - a complex riff on a sour. Now, their menu IS online now (thanks for the heads up, Kalah!) - but their menu is balanced. It has its basic items, it has its twists, it has its riffs. A little something for everyone (I didn't see a kids menu, but this does not feel like the place to bring your kids - it's adults, a date night, a relaxing atmosphere). The service - we came on a Sunday afternoon off season. It was slow, not a lot of staff - but they were buzzing around. Not once did I feel neglected - our server's drink recommendation for the New York Sour was on point - it was both a beautiful drink and a delicious one. Basically - if you're on the fence, they're worth it. And when I come back Saturday night to try dinner, I will complete the experience, because their menu looks delicious.

First time here, had reservations for 5:30 on a Friday evening. It was not busy at all, but it did start to pick up as we were leaving (Close to 7). Looks are deceiving from the outside. Walking in it is a very spacious area with nice table seating and quite a large bar area. We were greeted by multiple people and upon seating were presented with water and the menu. Luckily it was happy hour, which had deal on drinks and apps. I had The Ricky and later a God Rush cocktail. Next visit ill set at the bar as enjoy watching them mix up the drinks, reminds me of the 80's movie, Cocktail! For appetizer we had the deviled eggs. They were appropriately sized, with a creamy filling ant topped with a piece of bacon. Pretty good! my main dish was the fish and chips, two pieces of fish that was dredged in a beer batter and fried. served with Cajun potatoes and a blue cheese slaw. The main dish is where my score dropped to 4 stars. The fish was overly greasy in my opinion, the Cajun potatoes were good, but lacked Cajun, more seasoning needed, and the slaw fell short, for me. Overall, great place for a drink in a classy establishment on the lake. I would return but get a different meal next time.

"Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore...!!!" Said differently, "OMG, I can't believe this place is in Millersport on Buckeye Lake...!"Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern is awesome. Wonderful. Unique. It's kinda like an old supper club. Plush half-round banquette seating, a few chandeliers, a nice bar, mood lighting - really lovely.Service is on point. These nice, friendly folks are well-trained.The food is excellent. Mostly Cajun/creole. Gumbo was good, pork chop was delicious, pasta was really nice, shrimp & grits were good. The chef is very good.Cocktails were outstanding. Owner Ben is apparently a master mixologist, and it shows. Absolutely excellent shaken cocktails. The Chet Baker was especially fantastic, and the French 125 was really good.Ben is out working the room, speaking with every table, and in between talking to customers he runs around bussing tables and wiping them down. You know an owner is serious about operating their restaurant well when they're running around the dining room with a bus rag in their hand. He's also exceptionally nice. This guy's a winner. This restaurant's a winner.My 2 constructive suggestions - offered very respectfully to the chef - the Bananas Foster sauce on the perfectly fried beignets was off-putting. Not enough caramel flavor. Bananas that had the hard consistency of plantains. The sauce is a great idea, but on this night needed a little more work. And the gumbo was saltier than we needed. It may have come from the smoked pork, but it was quite salty (and otherwise delicious).My wife's request - when the season begins, please, please, please open for Sunday brunch.The dining experience around Buckeye Lake is changing - for the better. There are finally a few good places to eat that serve more than fried bar food. Of these better new restaurants, Hereinafter is the best among them, and my new favorite place. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...!!!

We couldn't decide what to get because everything on the menu looked awesome. We got catfish and cheesy grits with chorizo gravy, which was also amazing. I'm definitely coming back here as often as I can.

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while and finally had the opportunity to do so. So glad I did. It's in a building that at first glance you assume it's an office or small warehouse but inside is tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. Known mostly for their spin on cocktails the food was amazing. We ordered fish and chip. The fish was a generous portion of meaty cod. But the potatoes stole the show. I don't know what seasoning they use but they were crisp and delicious. They offer a ton of cocktails and our server recommended the Bennet and New York sour and they were spot on. Can't wait to return!

Excellent staff. We had a last minute Bachelorette party reservation and they accommodated us so we could have a really great dinner. Food is really yummy and they have GREAT cocktails.