Abigail street

One of the best Mediterranean restaurants I've ever been to. The food options are mostly from the Levant (Lebanon) and Spain, maybe a couple Italian themed dishes too. We enjoyed every single dish, especially the broccoli, hummus and lamb pasta.

If I could give it 6 stars I would; perfect dining experience. The food is phenomenal, cocktails are outstanding, atmosphere is charming, and the service is perfect. A perfect date night spot. The food is served in a shareable size, so each item can typically be split by two people, it takes roughly 3-4 items to satisfy a person; this makes for a fun dining experience mixing and matching the different dining options. Pictured are Bay Scallops and Cashew Shortrib. Ricotta and Honey is a MUST TRY; no picture because I couldn’t resist eating it!!

Food was incredible. One of the best, well rounded meals I’ve eaten in my entire life. Thanks to our server, Matthew, we built up the courage to try the grilled octopus. As a picky eater, I have a hard time with chewy/tough textures and he assured us the octopus here was cooked to perfection. And he was right. The octopus, short rib, Bouillabaisse, and pistachio baklava were all “star of the show” dishes. Nothing fell short. We only wish we could’ve fit another dish or two in our stomachs! Come hungry, you’ll want to try everything!

We’ve visited Abigail Street a handful of times in the past and have never been disappointed. This time was no exception. The service is great, the atmosphere is relaxed,and the food is delicious. The small-plate menu is nice so you can try a few different dishes. I think we have tried just about everything they have to offer and every dish is worth ordering a second time. Prices are fair considering the quality of the food.

Genuinely one of the best meals I have ever had in Cincinnati -- I took my two picky eater parents here knowing it would be slightly out of their comfort zones and they were blown away as well. It was their first ever time trying hummus! Each course was phenomenal in its own right, the service was exceptional...I could go on and on. My dad and I loved the current fish special (shown here) so much he said he would choose that as his dying meal if he could. Sharing plates together makes for a warmer and more memorable dining experience. Can't wait to come back.

I had high expectations for this place. The famous octopus dish was a little too salty for our liking. Also, the shortrib was tough and chewy, and we didn't enjoy it. However, the Baklava was really delicious. Other than the food, the service was ok. We would have felt cozier if the servers smiled a little. Given that it is a fine dining place, I was surprised to find one of our plates chipped on the side. Also, there's an additional 3% charge for card transactions.

Busy, fun, and electric atmosphere. The mussels were THE BEST we ever had! Flavorful broth like a tom ki soup and we slurped up every last drop. The fattoush veggie salad was divine!! Crisp and fresh!! The baklava was warm and gooey and THE BEST we ever had as well!! Friendly staff and very welcoming. We will definitely be back!

Hands down the best lamb I've ever eaten. Lamb Spaghetti, sounds weird, but I'll never eat anything as amazing as that again. Just, mmmpphhh. Be prepared, food comes out when it is finished, not at the same time! I like this idea, but if you're not aware, it'll catch you off guard. Cocktails were just as amazing as the food. THE HUMMUS was so delightful it was almost dessert-like with its creaminess and taste. I've never had Turkish coffee but I did try my date's - absolutely delicious. Service was 100% on-point. His name might have been Gabe/Gabriel? Amazing service. Price reflects the quality you receive here - it'll be about $100+ for two if you get cocktails. Cannot emphasize how blown away I am with this establishment. Tough to find, not well labeled/branded, but once you know the 3 symbols they promote, you'll never miss the building again.

Popped in at 8:30 on Saturday night and lucked into a table for 2. Had great service. Attentive. Ordered an espresso martini and a glass of orange wine. Both were great. Started with the gnocchi. Very light but still cheesy. Have to order the octopus. It's just that good. Tender. Love the chickpeas. Star of the night might've been the broccoli. It was spiced perfectly. The sauce was insane. Love the vibe of the place. Can't wait to go back.

Most memorable and tasty meal we have had in Cincinnati. Absolutely delicious shrimp entree. Shareable style. Sought after reservations and limited walk in availability. Great for groups to be able to split more food options. Paid for parking lots nearby.

I absolutely love Abigail Street. I don't know why I've never reviewed it before - it's one of our favorite spots in the city. The staff members are always super friendly and welcoming, the vibe is relaxed while still feeling like you're dining somewhere special, and the food is always excellent and never misses. The tapas are generously portioned and curated so that you can have any kind of dining experience you desire. If you're a person who loves to try as many things on the menu as you can, grab your partner or besties and go and sample as many plates as you think you can handle. Alternatively, if you're not a fan of the share-style dining experience, they curate their "main" and "side" tapas so that you could have a traditional dining experience as well. Tonight we went for my husband's birthday and ordered way too many dishes (on purpose - we love leftovers)! Everything we ate was on point and the service was timed perfectly. Our server even went the extra mile and included a little birthday candle on the Ricotta & Local Honey tray and a Happy Birthday message on the checkout postcard. I can't wait until our next trip there! On our menu tonight: -Sangria Roja (I loved their take on sangria - not too sweet and a perfect amount of fizz) -Ha-Bee-Bee (hubby's drink - if you love lavender and sours, this is the drink for you! My husband was very impressed. I'm not a lavender fan so it wasn't for me) -Merguez Stuffed Dates -Well Provisioned Hummus (changes daily and is never lacking in flavor or originality) -Wood Grilled Octopus -Moroccan Spiced Broccoli** -Lamb Kebob -Ricotta & Local Honey **I will likely go to my final resting place believing their broccoli is the most delicious thing I've ever eaten.

Absolutely amazing food and flavors that will blow your taste palette! Service is excellent and great atmosphere! Definitely a must hit in Cincinnati!

Abigail is always such a treat. Came back to my beloved Cincinnati to visit for a short few days, and I had to squeeze in a meal here. The mussels, the octopus, the whipped ricotta with honey. Everything here is just chef's kiss!!! We got bar seats and I think I'm going to start doing it a lot more often. You get to talk to the bartenders. I also forgot how amazing the midwestern hospitality truly is. The vibe here is also amazing. I can't wait until I return to Cincy and eat here again!

Finally got around to trying Abigail Street for the first time after moving to Cincinnati last month, and it did not disappoint!! The serving sizes were very generous (our waiter said 2-4 plates for 2 people, I'd recommend 3 max!). The hummus was the star of the show, with this month special having dates in it. Sweet and flavorful; would order every time. The ricotta and honey was delicious but we had to take it to go from being so stuffed. The octopus and shrimp were both tasty as well, but would sub these out for something else next time. Still amazing, no complaints! The service was a bit slower, but this was by design so don't come if you're in a hurry. Each plate comes separately to enjoy at your leisure. We will be returning!

Had an amazing birthday dinner at Abigail Street! The Merguez Stuffed Dates were incredible. The hummus was the best I've ever had, so smooth and creamy with the homemade pita, wow! And rounded it out with the Charcoal Grilled Shortrib. Everything was so delicious and our server Blair was outstanding. Highly recommend!!

Incredible dining experience at Abigail Street. We didn't have a reservation on a Saturday evening, but they were able to seat us within 30 minutes (table of 2). The service was outstanding, every dish was brought out one at a time and the table settings were changed between courses. We had the falafel, bacon-wrapped dates, scallops, and lamb spaghetti. All were delicious, but if we had to pick a favorite it would probably be the Bay Scallops. The combination of the scallops, pear, pork belly, and potato was so unique and savory. Highly recommend!

Went for a first date/birthday and had a blast. Server said he recognized my energy and made me feel seen. We started with the beet salad to break the ice and then moved into the octopus which is the best thing there. Short ribs were great too. Overall great experience. 10/10 perfect. - E+J

What a great place. Small plates. Good beer. Good service. We had so many different choices on our night I lost track. Keep ordering, everything is unique.

From food to service, this place gets 5 stars. Came here for a reservation on a Thursday night and got our table right away. This is tapas/small plate style so we ordered 4 dishes for the two of us as well as 2 cocktails. They do a different hummus every day so we got their hummus of the day first. It was spectacular! It had a pimento chutney and came with a warm and fluffy pita that was also spot on! For the bigger dishes, we got the grilled short rib and lamb spaghetti. The short rib was tender and flavorful and came with bib lettuce to make little wraps. The lamb spaghetti was fantastic. The pasta is made in-house and the lamb was crispy and super yummy. Apparently the lamb dish is new and the kitchen is still working out the timing of it. As a result it took a little longer to come out than the rest of the dishes. We had no where to go and this was no problem, but the manager came out and apologized and comped our drinks - A+ service! We will definitely be back here to try the rest of the menu!

Everything was absolutely delicious! We only tried meat and veggies dishes, so I'd like to try their seafood dishes next time. Everyone liked the hummus and the brocollini was really good as well. Service was overall great. For some reason, it took a while to get our drinks. They don't have a lot of big tables, so I recommend making a reservation if you are a big party.

First off, if you want to eat here on a weekend- reservations are a must. Of course, that is definitely a sign of a good restaurant. We dined there on a bustling Saturday evening. With that being said, the service was efficient, attentive and knowledgeable. We never felt rushed. They serve Mediterranean inspired tapas. We ended getting four to share. I can't adequately describe how each plate was a symphony of wonderful flavors and textures. My personal favorite were the stuffed dates. Yes , we even split a slice of baklava (not exaggerating when I say it's the best I've ever had). The atmosphere is urban yet cozy.

Our first time here. Service was knowledgeable and not over the top. Setting was clean, simple and had some character. The food was very good but largely not remarkable. Will go back to try a few other items. Turkish coffee was off the hook good. Overall very nice but not a showstopper. Most if not all Items under-seasoned.

Wonderful dinner experience! I finally snagged a reservation and was very excited to try Abigail street. Got our cocktails and started with the bay scallops, which I loved. Also ordered the homemade hummus (amazing!), short rib, and octopus, and of course the baklava for dessert. We enjoyed the place so much that I cannot wait to bring family and friends to try it too.

After a long awaited hype and booking a reservation months in advance, I actually don't know that I would rush to come back. It was good food. We tried octopus, steak, hummus, bouillabaisse, broccoli, and something else so we got a pretty good sampling. I think I would recommend this place more as a casual drinks and some snacks with friends kind-of-place instead of a full-blown meal. The only challenge with that is that you can't just casually decide that you want to go to here because you need reservations.

Just fantastic in every way. Arrived about 90 minutes before they closed on Saturday and we sat at the bar. Drinks were super well balanced. Bartenders were super fun to chat with and very efficient and great with recommendations. Had the dates, kafta special, broccoli (wow!), short rib, and spring gnocchi special with asparagus and young peas. Wow on all.

Amazing ambiance for a dinner with friends. The menu is small plates, so make sure you order enough to go around (we ordered 6 plates for 4 people). Favorite dish by far is the beets. Very well seasoned and the beets had great texture. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The manager even gave us extra bread for the Riccota and honey. Definitely recommend for a night out with friends or a date night.

My wife and I had 5:45 reservations at Abigail Street before a 7:30 performance at Music Hall. Charlie, our waiter, even asked us if we had any time constraints. Our drinks and appetizers arrived promptly by 6:00 and were delicious. Unfortunately, our main courses never arrived! Charlie came to the table a couple of times, saying that our orders would be out shortly, but they didn't appear. At 7:00 we flagged Charlie down to ask what was going on. He came back with my wife's order and said the kitchen had lost mine, but was hurrying to complete it. At 7:10 we gave up and left in order to make it to the performance. I ended up hitting a McDonalds Drive-thru on the way home. What a disappointment!

An absolute divine experience. The food and service were impeccable and we had a large group. We tried almost everything and had a lovely evening. Some standout favorites were the lamb spaghetti, Moroccan spiced broccoli, chicory salad, and potato gnocchi. I strong recommend to anyone making a trip to Cincinnati to carve out time for an incredible dining experience. You will not be disappointed.

Food and ambiance are always fantastic at one of out favorite restaurants in the city. Few favorite dishes include the lamb spaghetti, daily hummus, and Moroccan spiced broccoli.

I can't believe this place is turning 10 and this is my first time here! What a well kept secret! First, this is a tapas like place, ideal for sharing with others... for that reason, I recommend coming here with 3+ people so you can order the entire menu just like we did. I need to go back to order the few things we missed, but these are a must: Mussels (ask for bread), Ricotta & Honey (wowza! Also with extra bread) and pistachio baklava... they're warm and they hug your soul and your life will never be the same again. Forever changed. I think this might be my new favorite restaurant. Check them out. Thank me later.

Hadn't been here since they expanded and was pleasantly surprised at the new space. I've never had a bad meal here and tonight continued the streak. The bouillabaisse is so creamy and delicious. Ricotta and honey decadent and gnocchi fluffy and rich. Definitely one to keep in the restaurant rotation.

We have been wanting to try Abigail Street for years and are so happy we finally got the opportunity! We popped in on a Saturday night with no reservations and our fingers crossed... We snagged the last two seats at the bar accompanied with a super attentive bartender with loads of awesome recommendations. My husband and I do not eat red meat, so sometimes going out to eat can be a challenge, not the case with Abigail Street since a lot of their offerings involve vegetarian, poultry, and seafood options. Our bartender explained to us the small plate system and we decided to order three to share. We started with a shrimp dish that was simple and delicious. Next, we enjoyed falafel over a bed of baba ganoush and garnished with a garlic sauce and chickpeas. This was my personal favorite of the night. Finally, we ended with the chicken dish which came with beautiful shishito peppers and a hot and excellently seasoned bread. These three plates were more than enough for the two of us and were all delicious. The vibe, service, and quality of food was excellent and Abigail Street and everything I hoped it would be. We will absolutely return.

Amazing. Every plate was absolutely delicious!!! I'm glad we had a group of 3, more mouths to order more plates! We ordered roasted beets, falafel, gnocchi, braised short rib, shrimp, and ricotta/honey. Our server, Chelsea, was very attentive and pleasant, I appreciated her tips and suggestion to end our meal with the ricotta and honey. This was an experience I would definitely recommend!!

Each dish was so unique and delivered with such care and great service. The people there really care about your dining experience and are very attentive to one's needs. They are spot on with their recommendations and determining number of orders appropriate for the table. If you leave Abigail Street disappointed and hungry, you have done something wrong. I am definitely coming back the next time I am in town. Keep up the great work Abigail Street!

Everything we ate was great- falafel, octopus, short ribs and the best baklava! The service was excellent. It's annoying but there is a 3% fee if you pay with credit card so bring cash if you want to avoid it. The restaurant was spacious but also felt very intimate and cozy.

Been here several times! Love this place and they have many delicious vegan options! It makes me so happy to support this business. This visit I introduced two friends and my daughter to this wonderful restaurant. They recommend two dishes a person which meant 8 for our party of 4. Just too much. We would have been more than fine with 6 dishes. The portions are good size and the food is tasty. Enjoy! We will be back again. Keep serving and offering vegan options.

This is my new favorite restaurant in cincinnati! I can't wait to return. The service, food and wine are the best in town. The ambiance is the best vibe and very chill but a great date night. Let's just talk about the food, it is melt in your mouth delicious and has something for everyone. My favorite was the black garlic shrimp, lamb spaghetti and ricotta cheese! Don't miss this

I don't even know what I'm about to eat, but I'm excited to try. My friend got a blackberry special. Super tasty lint hint of mint. I got the ha bee bee. Creamy and kinda looks like a Pina colada but waaaay lighter. The other cocktail we got is the the Zara. Very light and fruity. We ordered ricotta and honey with bread. Wowza!! So dang good!!! The Hummas with the strange cooked grapes. Omgosh!!! It's so good! I stopped at multiple locations tonight and this one is my favorite!!! The flavor here is amazing. The lighting and ambiance is on point!! It is a little noisy,but not bad. Our server is so kind and also very beautiful. LIZ THANKYOU!!+ this place is outstanding and I would most definitely return!!!

Cant believe it's taken me so long to come here! Best tapas in town - not to mention their tapas sizes are VERY generous. Definitely recommend 2 plates per person -- even 4 with the two of us left us feeling very stuffed. The atmosphere is fun and definitely bustling with a lot of people. Absolutely recommend making reservations! So hard to rank the dishes we had - they were all close favorites except for the chicken. Grilled Octopus - hands down my favorite item of the night. The octopus was grilled perfectly - completely tender. Sitting on a bed of hummus that was light in flavor (which is what I personally prefer). Roasted chickpeas on top added the perfect textural balance. Bouillabaisse- seafood with balanced flavors in a flavorful saffron stew. Absolutely delicious. Came with a side of grilled bread to dip the stew. Our waiter told us a regular customer always asks for a straw to drink up the stew - honestly that's the move. Gnocchi- textural and flavor balance. Strong flavors of the purée with pillow soft gnocchi topped with crispy mushrooms - such a unique dish. Wood Grilled Chicken - probably the only dish we could've gone without. The chicken was average and the hummus for it tasted different than the one octopus came with - a lot stronger taste of tahini (which some people may like better). Only thing I really liked about this was the freshly baked pita bread. Overall we had a wonderful experience. Staff was great the food was 10/10 (ignoring the chicken lol). Plenty on the menu I want to try like the kefta, mussels, and broccoli!

Soooo average. Honestly this place is so overhyped. There was a hair in my short ribs, the service was awful, and it was stupid expensive for the portions. The lamb was all fat. The flavors were there but the execution was missing. Huge let down.

Excellent service and the pacing of dishes was perfect. Server knew the menu very well and made great recommendations. Flavors were wonderful and fresh. Definitely recommend.

One of the best restaurants in Cincinnati. Order as much as you can eat and share it all. So flavorful!

Cocktails were very good. We got the Ha Bee Bee which was creamy and refreshing and the Zahra which was a nice gin drink. All the food is fantastic! The bouillabaisse is by far my favorite, nothing is like that saffron sauce. Dates were a great unique choice as I've never had anything quite like them. The service was good. We had a reservation for 5 and it filled up very quickly. The place is small but most places in the neighborhood are. Make a reservation or be in line at 5!

Dan Wright is running a top echelon restaurant/bar with an avant guard Mediterranean style of food without the heavy spice you don't like about Mediterranean food. It's Americanized in a way that both sides of the ocean will not only respect it but love it. I dare you to try it. Odds are you'll love it! And Jonah (not related to any whale story) is the advisor of sorts that will guide you well through the culinary delights that abound.

We've been here 3 times and it's always been amazing. It's our favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. It's one of those places where you can get anything on the menu and it delicious. Can't recommend it enough.

The me al was lovely! Shared plates for four was perfect for us. The beets were fantastic as was the potato gnocchi. Delicious.

First time visit since 2014. Same amazing attentive knowledgeable timed service. Best plate of our lives: lamp spaghetti. Crispy lamb roasted - tender but crisped. As in, we are back in Morocco roasting in the desert. Flavors? Holy F. Spectacular wine on tap. Ricotta and bread? Speechless. Everything else. We don't deserve Daniel Wright in Cincinnati, but thank you.

Continues to be my number one spot. Everything was 10/10...beets, falafel, gnocchi, bouillabaisse, and broccoli. Perfect amount for 4 people.

AMAZING I went here with my parents the other week and we had an amazing time. We ordered 7 plates to split between the 3 of us. Left very full! We ordered the Moroccan spiced broccoli, wood grilled octopus, gambas de ajo, mussels charmoula, potato gnocchi, roasted beets and lebna, and wood grilled chicken. Everything was DELICIOUS. I loved every dish. If I had to pick favorites it'd have to be the broccoli, mussels, beets and lebna, and chicken. The broccoli is crispy fried broccoli, berbere, sesame seeds, miso, and tahini. The broccoli is so savory and crisped. The mussels have tomato, saffron, tons of herbs, and grilled bread. Amazing broth. The beets and lebna is local beets, whipped lebna, toasted hazelnuts, baby kale, and brown butter lemon vinaigrette. Soooo good. The toasted hazelnuts are little treasures. The chicken is zhug marinated chicken skewers, hummus, grilled shishito peppers, za'atar, and fresh pita. The pita alone is fantastic. The hummus is smooth and creamy. A bite with everything together is perfect. The gnocchi has wonderful, giant maitake mushrooms with it. The gambas are large shrimp with a nice char flavor. The octopus has hummus and a fresh mouth-feel from the accompaniments. Our server was fantastic. And good wine!

When I read about this place online, my mouth was salivating. And I was teeming with excitement when I saw octopus on menu. And with essence of middle food flavors, I was ready to try! First thing to note, The "entrees" are Tapas sizes. Waitress recommended 2 plates per a person, with that said I I got Octopus and ceviche. The ceviche had good flavors. The chips for the ceviche were a little overdone to my liking. As for the octopus- interesting combo of flavors. Not items I would normally put together. The plate came with octopus, humus, ground meat and diced tomatoes/onion combo (almost like a salsa). Given the combo, I felt I needed pita, for my humus. When asked I was informed they do not offer pita as a side item and offered French bread instead. It's a Middle East influence restaurant thus one should be able to get pita over French bread? And to charge me for French bread? And offer something that doesn't go with my food? Waitress said well I'll leave the chips for your humus (from ceviche) And as for the octopus decent size for a Tapa but over salted. Way to ruin a good octopus, Due to the unwillingness to provide pita when asked and over salted food, I knocked stars off for food! On the flip side, dessert was excellent. The best item I had was dessert: the pistachio baklava is really good. Served warm. Lastly I think this place is a bit over priced and rated. The food is good but not great. Given the excellent restaurants in Cincinnati at this price point, I have trouble highly recommending this place.

We went for my birthday, they have AMAZING food and service! 10000% will go again! We ordered about 4-5 different things split between four people and it was the perfect amount. Highly recommend being open to sharing food if you go here because everything is going to look (and be) so delicious you're gonna wanna try it all!

Celebrated my birthday in a major way at Abigail St. Before I even got there, the staff were super accommodating with my reservation. And although my old school mama and aunts were skeptical about small plates and sharing they all left believers. It's hard to pick a favorite but the falafel was out of this world. Crunchy coating, herby inside, and the tangy sauce was a perfect complement. I loved loved loved the pistachio baklava for its salty sweet harmony and would eat 10 more pieces if I could get away with it. The Left on Bremen was a delicious Rye cocktail with Port, blancs and everything I needed to celebrate. The wait staff was on top of everything - even when I took pictures outside Laura from the team changed the lighting for me! Now I see why it is always booked! Don't miss out on Abigail St.

I've had two dinners here multiple years apart. I have never once had a bad bite. The sizes are perfect for two or three people to split multiple plates and end up with full bellies at a good price. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the options varied. You can enjoy rich and indulgent, subtle and sweet, light and fresh, or some combination of them all. My favorites have been the roasted carrots and the lamb shank, but there's no way to make a bad choice on this menu. If you go you must try the ricotta and honey-grillws bread and fresh house ricotta. Fantastic. My absolute favorite restaurant in the city.

Amazing service and ambience. Get the short rib and you will be very pleased! One of the best spots on vine st. You really can't lose with Abigail St. Great red wine selection too

Tapa portions of Mediterranean fare with a twist. The grilled octopus was excellent and served over hummus with fried chick peas and merguez sausage. I only wished there was more than one tentacle, but it was super tender with a smoky grilled essence. The bouillabaisse was untraditional and ate more like a stew. Good but not something I would order again. It was thickened with cream and potatoes. Hard to distinguish flavors of the sea as the saffron broth took over. Flavors were good and some twists on dishes were more successful than others. Reservations are recommended. A casual dining atmosphere with a community bar/dining area. A bit on the pricey side considering the portions. The dishes were on the verge of too salty. A noisy atmosphere so you had to almost speak into the other person' ear. Outside picnic style tables by the street are also an option.

Love love love this restaurant. The place is beautiful, the service quick and the food is delicious. My boyfriend is a pretty picky eater and even enjoyed the food here as well. We recommend the Bouillabaisse and the Hummus of the day !

First time visiting, really relaxed interior with great ambiance and friendly service. I ate at the bar and was bartenders were really friendly and responsive my entire visit. They helped make recommendations which were all spot on. The hummus was so good was flavorful. I also got the scallops which we're delightful. Small plates but boy there is more than enough food. Looking forward to going back with more than a party of 1 to try more dishes!

So my Significant Other and I have only dated ~4 months but we've eaten at over 100, if not 150, establishments (from fine dining to food trucks) across 7-8 different states already. **This is by far our favorite and most memorable meal we've shared since we've started dating.** I was in town for business and a quick glance on Yelp showed that this was a great place to try. The pasta here was out of this world (handmade fresh daily), and the octopus transformed my bf's views on octopus (he thought he didn't like it before, I told him he just haven't had it done WELL before). The baklava... just get it. I don't really usually eat dessert aside from ice cream AND we were stuffed, but I fully enjoyed this dessert.