Crown Republic Gastropub

A star in the downtown area for an impeccable dining experience. The atmosphere is cozy and calm. The food is comforting like it's homemade, yet upscale at the same time and nothing like I could make at home.The food came out much quicker than I expected for a restaurant with such exquisite dishes (a big plus). Everything was absolutely delicious. Each ingredient clearly has a place and they've put thought into every dish. Favorites were the Bolognese Rotolo with a creamy ricotta and the Spinach Cavatelli. You also must get their famous "Mama's Chocolate Chip Cookie", or a whole tub of the dough, because it's just that good.

Had dinner at Crown Republic before a show at the Aronoff. Start to finish, solid meal. I ordered the burger with added bacon. I think the bacon was the highlight of it - super thick, really added good flavor and texture to an already delicious burger. The fries were excellent shoestring style fries. Here's my pro tip: get a side of the pickle aioli that is on the burger to dip your fries in. Delicious!Our service was excellent, overall ambience is pretty much what you see when you walk by. Mix of standard and high top tables. The one thing I will call out - the basic metal chairs that sit opposite the bench seating on the standard tables were not comfortable. I got used to it, but it was a distraction right from the start. Curious choice. We didn't really sample a variety of the menu. Some things that I would be interested in trying were the bread knots and the crab toast on the appetizer side. There were also some delicious sounding truffle mushrooms available as a side. I'll be back!

Crown Republic has become our go-to spot for a laid-back and delicious brunch. The casual atmosphere makes it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a leisurely meal, whether you're just two people or bringing along a large group of friends. The bottomless mimosas at brunch option is a fantastic perk that keeps us coming back for more. The food consistently hits the mark--everything is well-prepared and flavorful, making it a solid choice for anyone who loves a good brunch.The service is decent; while it may not be exceptional, it's reliable enough to ensure a pleasant experience. Parking is never a hassle, with street parking and lots conveniently located around the area. This adds to the overall ease of visiting, making Crown Republic a dependable choice for both regular visits and larger gatherings. If you're looking for a spot that combines great food with a relaxed vibe, Crown Republic is definitely worth checking out.

Crown Republic is a busy brunch - dinner spot in Downtown that requires a reservation during peak hours. The service was friendly and gave us fantastic recommendations. The baked eggs were great and reminded me of a shakshouka on steroids - with a more garlicky and herbaceous flavor. The cornmeal pancakes were fantastic and were not grainy at all. The star of the show, however were the crispy parmesan potatoes. Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this dish served with a flavorful aioli is a must have. We look forward to coming back and seeing what else CRG has to offer!

Love this place. Food is always great Didn't care for the hostess Megan too much. Nate was a great bartender. Roman seemed a little scattered. But maybe because it was a Saturday night. When I arrived, it was quite slow, but by the time I left, a nice crowd had arrived.

Ordered: burger and spaghetti and meatballWe were able to walk in and get a table on a Friday night without reservations. The large windows and high ceilings made the restaurant feel very open. The service was great the whole night. The portions were huge! The burger was a double patty on a brioche bun with plenty of fries! The pasta did not taste freshly made, but the meatball melted in your mouth!

Service was fantastic. It was clean, organized and everything we ordered was excellent. Definitely a level above for Bistro! Can't wait to go back

Food was amazing! Server was super sweet and chatty. Food came out relatively quick. The ambiance was nice and i love the ambient choice of lighting. Makes it super cozy and romantic.

Crown Republic is a trendy place to eat in downtown Cincinnati. This was our first visit and we are with a party of 5 and had a reservation. They must get a lot of phantom reservations because they charge $20 if you don't show. We were seated immediately and the interior is very open and inviting. It has very high ceilings and is surrounded by windows.We ordered drinks and appetizers, the burrata and the duck fat hummus. The hummus was very good. The burrata ingredients were good but there was too much tomato jam which overwhelmed the cheese. We didn't get served with enough bread or vegetables so we ordered more and it took so long to come out that they arrived with our mains, which was disappointing.Our waitress pointed out that the kitchen was run by a chef and everything is made in house made. This immediately set the bar high as not all restaurants can say this. I ordered the seared salmon and requested medium rare with crispy skin. Note that this is a super easy request that any chef can do. Regular cooks, maybe not. Chef, slam dunk. I don't know who cooked my salmon but it wasn't seared at all. It seemed oven baked. Second the skin was soft. Third it was cooked medium well. Three errors on a very easy dish. I told the waitress and she asked if I wanted it replaced. I declined as it was edible and everyone was already eating and I don't know how a second chance would fix this with so many errors the first time.My wife's $30 crab cake was a singular cake. She liked it overall and said the accoutrements on the plate were very good.My friend said his gnocchi was good but the spiciness dominated which was a bit of a let down because the underlying gnocchi was good.We gave the manager this feedback when she dropped by the table. They did remove the appetizer cost from the bill, which was a nice gesture. Normally a chef would come out when feedback is given, but not tonight. The manager apologized for our lack of enjoyment of the food verbally.We ordered a cookie ice cream sandwich and espresso for dessert. The dessert looked great but the cookie dough was refrigerated or thawed from frozen so had that grainy dry texture versus buttery creamy that you would expect with dough. The espresso was good but no sugar was offered. I've been to Waffle House dozens of times and they never forget to offer cream and sugar. In the end everyone in the party agreed that we wouldn't go back and further, which is why it's a 2, we would direct people not to go there is this was an option. My wife and I routinely eat at Arnold's Bar, which is about 100 ft from Crown Republic and the food there is much much better, and in fact there are many places downtown with much better food.

Let me start off by saying the food here is incredible. I got the baked eggs and a side of bacon. This bacon was INSANELY thick. I've never had anything like it. It was really tasty, and didn't seem super fatty. The baked eggs were delicious and full of flavor. This place was really loud, with lots of groups, so if you're looking for a place you can chat with one other person, it may not be the best vibe! Definitely seems fun for a big group.