The Establishment

My wife and I had the opportunity to visit The Establishment with another couple for a quick Sunday meal prior to heading downtown for a concert that evening. The pros: We were quickly seated on the back outdoor patio - the outdoor heater made it a pleasant experience. Our meals were good - my fried chicken sandwich was a very generous piece of chicken cooked and seasoned well. A good proportion of chicken to bun. My wife's loaded nachos were ok - we added chicken with an upcharge, but the chicken was lacking. The Philly cheesesteak sandwich and Cobb Salad that our friends got looked amazing and we were told were very good. The cons: Service was extremely slow. The place wasn't too terribly busy (plenty of empty tables outside), but each time we would order a round of drinks, they would come out about 10 minutes later. Our waitress was eating at the bar during service and was chatting it up with the bartender. That may have been why things were so slow. All in all, a decent place for a bite to eat....but be prepared to wait for your server.

The Establishment’s menu does a great job luring you in with extravagant words promising a tasty and satisfying meal. The Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits do a great job of proving the exact opposite. The biscuits were hard and dry - as was the chicken. The atmosphere and service was good

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Establishment is an absolute gem in Cincinnati! The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between classy and comfortable — ideal for a night out with friends or a date. The staff are friendly, attentive, and genuinely make you feel welcome. The food and drinks are top-notch, with great attention to detail in both flavor and presentation. You can tell they take pride in creating an experience, not just a meal. Whether you’re stopping by for dinner, cocktails, or just the vibe, The Establishment never disappoints. Highly recommend!

I hosted a work event at the establishment and the staff was nothing but amazing. I coordinated the event with John over email and he was very accommodating and quick to respond which is great for someone like me who matches that energy. We originally planned on being on the patio but the heat wave drove us indoors, the staff was quick to get our party situated and set up with no time at all. The food was delicious, the beverages were refreshing and I am definitely planning on being a repeat customer ! Thank you all for an amazing experience

Always love coming here! The staff is super friendly, and always wants to ensure you have the best experience. Grace was especially amazing. Food was great, didn’t have to wait long. The seasonal cocktails were so creative and unique, 10/10 recommend!

Don’t come here for your Gameday needs! I came here after work, had a few margaritas while sitting and patiently waiting for well over 45 minutes for a pound of boneless chicken wings. The staff kept telling me they were coming so I waited. 45 minutes later they come and tell me they’re out of chicken wings. I then asked to see a menu so I could order something else and they told me the kitchen was closed (it wasn’t even 7:30 pm at this point so it shouldn’t have been closed). The service was horrific and I’m pissed I sat there for nearly an hour waiting on food that was never coming from the start. They need to get it together and be honest with people from the start! The service was trash. I tried reaching out to them privately to fix this but they read my message and never responded.

Pretty nice little place with decent prices. I ordered a grilled cheese with no tomato and fries for the side. The grilled cheese was great, good bread and cheese blend. The fries were incredible though, top tier. I heard the tater tots were good too, but I highly recommend trying the fries. We sat outside and had some issues with the roof overhead dripping on us and some gnats and hoverflies taking interest in our table, but that's just a part of eating outside sometimes. Parking may be limited, there was no lot that we found, but plenty of free street parking nearby. I can definitely see myself eating here again some time.

The food and service was all really good. They have an inviting atmosphere with a mix of indoor and outdoor seating. Should be a 5 star but unfortunately they were pretty short staffed which made the wait longer for food. The workers were really nice but get them some help they were doing 3 people's jobs. The music outside was turned up way too loud for no reason.