Wildweed

This is without a doubt the best restaurant in Cincinnati (honestly…in Ohio). It’s beautiful inside, and the food is all a work of art. The flavors are imaginative and everything is perfection. Absolutely cannot recommend it enough. You must save room for dessert.

We had an amazing experience for Valentine’s Day. This was our first visit and the wait was worth it. The service was incredible and better yet the food was delicious, unique, and a burst of flavors and combinations. Atmosphere was lovely as well. Thank you Justin and the rest of the Wild Weeds team for a lovely Valentine’s Day experience.

The quality of food was amazing and equal to that of Michelin star restaurants. The non alcohol pairing was fantastic although it didn't always match the food...like old bay on the drink doesn't usually go with scallops (my opinion as someone who has lived in old bay territory). Sometimes the service was sloppy like the drink coming out half way after eating the course or not getting silverware or placing chopsticks on the counter without being elevated (yay germs) for the course or getting the menu long before before the bill. However the food itself was phenomenal, especially the radish courses. I would definitely come back if ever visiting Cincinnati. I also love that the head chef/owner and his wife both work here.

Creative foods, impressive and kind staff, bustling yet cozy atmosphere. We did the chef’s table and we don’t regret it one bit! Will be back to try things a la carte. All of the chefs were so talented - it was like watching a cooking competition before our eyes! Really proud to have a place like this in Cincinnati. Minus 1 star for some sand/pebbles in both of our mussels.

An overall great experience! We were welcomed by friendly hosts who offered to check our coats. Our table wasn’t ready so we got a drink at the bar and it’ll so glad we did! The bar was cozy while matching the vibe of the restaurant. Drinks were fantastic! We got orange wine and the milk punch cocktail. Both were fantastic! For food we got the clams and we’ve been talking about them ever since. The pastas were delicious! Overall a solid evening that we are hoping to have again!

Just wrapped up an incredible full-menu tasting with a group of 15 on a bachelor trip, and every dish was a masterpiece. The precision, creativity, and expertise that went into each plate were truly remarkable. Huge compliments to the chef for an unforgettable culinary experience, and a heartfelt thank you to the outstanding servers who made the experience even more special. A truly top-tier dining experience, bravo and thank you!

We were fortunate to snag a reservation for Chef David’s first “In the Weeds” dinner. This is a new series he is creating with guest chefs from other cities. This was a collaboration with Chef Colby Rasavong of Bad Idea in Nashville. The restaurant has great energy, cool lighting, a great mural, and very comfortable stools at the chef’s counter. The top of the counter is a leather-feeling material that is a welcome change from wood or stone. There is a turntable and many albums by the window in the kitchen that delivers some great tunes. Since this dinner was on a Sunday night, we found parking right out front on the street. It is obvious that Chef David, Chef Lydia, and Chef Colby place a huge emphasis on hospitality and service. They, along with their teams, explained every dish in detail as they were served. Leah was lovely explaining the wines, and the hostess was bubbly and helpful. We were blown away by how well we were taken care of. We will absolutely return for more dinners during regular service. The food was fantastic! Such a mixture of flavors and textures. The seafood was the highlight. There were 12 courses in all with some extra smaller dishes. Proteins ranged from Scallops, Halibut, Striped Bass, Dungeness Crab, Chicken, and Rabbit (not our favorite). They were all prepared in such unique, delicious ways. I included a few of the pictures as 12 would be too many here! Kudos to Wildweed! It is obvious why Chef David was nominated for a James Beard Award. This is such a fantastic new addition to the OTR and Cincinnati food scene.

I've been wanting to come to Wildweed after hearing such positive things & it did not disappoint. 1 of my favorite meals I've had in awhile & a wonderful addition to the Cincy food scene. Such a unique menu & all of the handmade pastas are unique, delicious & can tell its homemade. All of the food was delicious, i just wish I had done the tasting menu, but I'll save that for next time. We got the oysters, 2 pastas, ribeye & almond cake with apples for dessert. Standouts were both pastas & the ribeye (better than any Ribeye I've had at Ruby's places). The food is thoughtful & inventive, but most importantly delicious. Service is top notch along with the cocktails & wine list. I absolutely can't wait to go back