20 Meal Deals We Can't Wait to Try During Cincinnati Restaurant Week

By Katherine Barrier on Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 4:20 pm

Support local restaurants and indulge in some delicious specials for Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week this fall.

Restaurant Week returns Monday-Sunday, Sept. 23-29 with participating restaurants offering $26, $36, $46 and now $56 three-course prix fixe menus.

A dollar from every meal special served during Restaurant Week will go toward Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and organizers will match the first 1,000 meals served by donating $1 per meal. Funds go toward families whose insurance doesn’t cover the cost of treatments, research and growing in-demand programs. Restaurant Week has raised more than $100,000 in the last six years to support these initiatives.

To prepare for Restaurant Week, you can download the official app. The app will allow you to plan your meals and check in to participating restaurants and track your meals to earn you points. The more you eat, the more points you earn. You’ll also earn extra points if you try a restaurant’s drink special. And if you earn enough points, you may just win a grand prize.

Over 70 restaurants are currently taking part in Restaurant Week. Keep scrolling to see just a handful of the delicious meal deals we're looking forward to, and visit greatercincinnatirestaurantweek.com to see even more menus.

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The Davidson

501 Vine St., Downtown
$56 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Blue Oven Baguette and three butters (shallot compound butter, cacio e pepe butter and grass-fed Irish butter) // Arancini (fried risotto croquettes, mortadella and red sauce) // or Mushroom Bisque Palomino (torn bread croutons, crème fraiche and sherry).
Second Course: Choice of: Mashed Potatoes (with Bordeaux jus) // French Fries (with béarnaise aioli) // Haricot Vert (with lemon caper brown butter) // or Roasted Squash and Kale (with white wine, chili flakes and garlic).
Third Course: Choice of: Pesto Creste Di Gallo (almond basil pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh herbs) // Vodka Rigatoni (vodka sauce, green pea and Italian sausage) // Roasted Tomato Cannelloni (roasted garlic-tomato sauce, Swiss chard and ricotta) // Davidson Burger (gruyère, caramelized onions, dijonnaise, french fries and béarnaise aioli) // Seared Yellowfin Nicoise Salad (fingerling potato, soft boiled egg, haricot vert, cured Moroccan olive, blistered tomato, gem lettuce and whole grain dijon vinaigrette) // Scallops Grenobloise (brown butter, lemon, caper, haricot vert, butternut purée and house croutons) // or Brick-Pressed Chicken Au Vin (forest mushroom, Parisian carrot, bacon lardon, mashed potato and Bordeaux jus).

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Baru

595 Race St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Edamame (Unagi, Togarashi) // Crispy Brussel (crispy-fried, with sweet chili vinaigrette) // or Green Salad (spinach, avocado, cucumber, edamame, wasabi peas, furikake and wasabi ranch).
Second Course: Choice of: Ebi Crunch (shrimp, tempura crunch, cream cheese and sriracha) // Yellow Tail Yuzu (yuzu rice, avocado, hamachi and scallion) // Tuna Fire Crunch (tuna, tempura crunch, avocado, spicy mayo and sriracha) // or Truffle Crunch (shrimp, tempura crunch, cream cheese, truffle mayo and Unagi sauce).
Third Course: Choice of: Chicken Katsu (sticky rice, pickles and Unagi mustard) // Seared Scallops (scallops, marinated soba noodles and maple soy) // or Chirashi Don (tuna, salmon, prime beef, shrimp and escolar, sashimi-style on a bed of seasoned rice).

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Ripple Wine Bar

4 W. Pike St., Covington; 2000 Madison Road, O’Bryonville
$36 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Roasted Grape Salad (mixed greens, red grapes, feta, red onions, pistachios and creamy balsamic) or Tuscan Kale and Squash Salad (pink lady apples and almond butter vinaigrette).
Second Course: Choice of: Marsala Braised Short Rib (wild mushrooms, pecorino, risotto and herbs) // Coq Au Vin (red wine-braised chicken thigh, bacon, pearl onion and pancetta) // Wild Mushroom Risotto (crimini, oyster and shitake mushrooms; roasted red bell pepper cream; truffle; arugula; and tomato) // or Harissa-Rubbed Shrimp (pearl cous cous, local tomato and caramelized onions).
Third Course: Choice of: Apple Dumpling (crème anglaise, red wine caramel and spiced nuts) or Dark Chocolate Lava Cake (red wine cranberry sauce, pistachios and orange).

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Court Street Kitchen

7 E. Court St., Downtown
$56 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Scallop (seared u10 scallop, carrot purée, roasted corn and cucumber garni salad) or Salmon Crudo (yuzu — a Japanese citrus — cilantro, pickled serrano and heirloom tomato).
Second Course: Choice of: Pork Belly Bao (braised pork belly, pickled carrot and squash and Bull Dog Tonkatsu Sauce) or Aragosta (lobster pasta), with Caruso's fettuccini, white wine blush sauce and poached lobster.
Third Course: Choice of: Short Rib (four-hour braise and roasted chappas, carrots and broccolini, served atop mashed potatoes and finished with a red wine demi) or Seared Salmon (parsley butter and parmesan risotto and roasted tomato and olive tapenade).

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Cowboy Sally’s Texas BBQ

7521 Gibson St., Liberty Township
$26 Lunch & Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Three Crispy Deviled Eggs (chopped sweet and spicy burnt ends) // Bacon Brussels Sprouts (comes with dijon dipping sauce) // or Chips with Queso and BBQ Burnt Ends (vegetarian option available).
Second Course: Choice of: Baby Back Ribs (five bones, mac and cheese and corn on the cob) // Smoked Brisket Quesadilla (cheddar and mozzarella, crispy jalapeño, chipotle mayo, sour cream and pico) // Korean BBQ Fried Chicken (sweet corn tamale cakes and ranch dipping sauce) // Bacon Blackberry Cheesecake Burger (signature blend of brisket, short rib and sirloin; sweet and spicy bacon; whipped cheesecake; fresh blackberries; jalapeño blackberry BBQ jam; toasted brioche; and waffle fries) // or Smoked and Grilled Mushroom Sandwich (portobellos, pepper jack, caramelized bourbon onions, Alabama white sauce and brioche).
Third Course: Choice of: Chocolate Ice Box Pie or Lemon Ice Box Pie.

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MadTree Brewing

3301 Madison Road, Oakley
$36 Lunch& Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Giant Pretzel (served with Legendary Lager beer cheese and whole grain mustard) // Trio Dip (pico de gallo, guacamole, queso and chips) // or Fried Pickle Chips (served with ranch dressing).
Second Course: Choice of: Caesar Salad (romaine, parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing) or House Salad (romaine, cheddar, red onions, cucumbers, roasted tomatoes, croutons and ranch dressing).
Third Course: 18" Pizza — choice of Cheesy Cheese, Peppy Pepperoni, Very Veggie, Bianca Bliss, Bold Buffalo or Chicken Bacon Bravo.

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Metropole

609 Walnut St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
First Course: Baby Kale Salad: white peppercorn, Asian pear and pine nuts.
Second Course: Pork Lion Schnitzel: pickled peppers, herb salad, fennel, side grilled cabbage, black garlic and beer (one order of side cabbage per two guests).
Third Course: Sweet Potato Pound Cake: blackberries, whipped mascarpone and rosemary.

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Livery

9320 Montgomery Road, Montgomery
$26 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Queso Empanadas (Havarti, gouda and black bean purée) // Steak Empanadas (onion, pepper and guajillo crema) // Manchego Crisp (mixed greens, avocado, orange, herbs, red onion, fresno, olive, marcona almond and citrus vinaigrette) // or Sweet Plantains (black bean purée, pineapple slaw, cotija cheese, poblano crema and habanero-guajillo sauce).
Second Course: Choice of: Paella (shrimp, chorizo fried rice, serrano hot sauce and ancho salsa) (add scallop for $7) // Pickled Pepper Quesadilla (pepper, onion, jalapeño, chihuahua cheese, cotija cheese, kale-cabbage slaw and guacamole) // Skirt Steak (+$9) (manchego-polenta fry, broccolini, hot tomato crema and jalapeño butter) // or Chicken Enchiladas (flour tortilla, rice, black bean and tomato salsa, verde cream sauce, queso blanco and corn pico).
Third Course: Choice of Churros with dulce de leche or seasonal Flan.

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Greyhound Tavern

2500 Dixie Highway, Ft. Mitchell
$36 Lunch & Dinner
First Course: Choice of: House Garden Salad (mix of fresh greens and seasonal vegetables with choice of dressing) or Fall Apple Slaw (Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples with fresh cabbage and craisins in a poppy seed dressing, topped with toasted pecans).
Second Course: Choice of: Pork Schnitzel (crispy pork cutlets with lemon-sage butter, roasted butternut squash and warm German potato salad) // Orange Soy Ginger Salmon (marinated salmon with an orange-soy-ginger glaze, served over vegetable fried rice) // or Greyhound Strip Steak (12-oz. center-cut strip steak with sautéed mushrooms in a red wine demi-glaze and fresh mashed potatoes).
Third Course: Choice of: Warm Apple Crisp (served with vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce) or Carrot Cake (Greyhound’s homemade carrot cake with cream cheese frosting).

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Alcove

1410 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
$36 Lunch & Dinner
First Course: Choice of Buffalo Cauliflower (served with celery, scallion and herb ranch) or the Hummus Plate — fresh cut vegetables, pita and roasted red pepper relish.
Second Course: Choice of the House Salad (mixed greens, pickled onions, carrots, radish and herb ranch dressing) or Caesar Salad.
Third Course: Choice of: Roasted Eggplant (comes with roasted mushrooms, zucchini, hummus and roasted red pepper relish) // Roasted Chicken Breast (served with roasted tomatoes, spinach, roasted mushrooms and peppercorn vinaigrette) // or Seared Salmon (comes with jasmine rice, turnips, carrots, snap peas and Thai basil curry).

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Ivory House

2998 Harrison Ave., Westwood
$56 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Side Salad (spring mix, cornbread croutons, pickled shallots, carrots, cucumbers and house-made citrus vinaigrette) or Caesar Salad (baby greens, cornbread croutons, Caesar dressing and Grana Padano cheese).
Second Course: Choice of: 6-oz. Filet Mignon (comes with two sides) // Salmon (comes with cheese grits, smoked corn and tomato slaw and house BBQ sauce) // or Tomahawk Pork Chop (BBQ-glazed chop and choice of two sides). You can also upgrade to a 14-oz. NY Strip for $10 or a 12-oz. Filet Mignon for $40.
Third Course: Choice of: Petite Holly’s Carrot Cake or Petite Mousse Cake.

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Via Vite

520 Vine St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Boucheron Goat Cheese (spring mix, frisee, pistachio and raspberry-truffle vinaigrette) or Tuscan Zuppa di Fagioli (local Italian sausage and crostini). Add Italian Focaccia (bread for two handcrafted at a local bakery and served with California olive oil and sea salt) for $8.
Second Course: Choice of Handmade Crispy Gnocchi (made with fonduta, chive and truffle) or Butternut Squash Risotto (comes with scallop and black garlic).
Third Course: Choice of Chicken Parmigiana with Spinach al Forno or Grilled Branzino (comes with puttanesca sauce, Tuscan farro salad, olives and sea salt capers).

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Brown Dog Cafe

1000 Summit Place, Blue Ash
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Crab & Corn Chowder // Rabbit Ravioli (braised rabbit, root vegetables and rabbit velouté) // or Hot Caprese (griddled squash, tomato, mozzarella, lemon vinaigrette and balsamic reduction).
Second Course: Choice of: House Salad (mixed greens, dried cherry, spiced pecans, gorgonzola, toy box tomatoes and balsamic dressing) // Waldorf Salad (crisp romaine, fresh apple, Swiss cheese, candied walnut, celery, raisins and apple cider vinaigrette) // or Classic Caesar Salad (crisp romaine, brioche croutons, aged parmesan and Caesar dressing).
Third Course: Choice of: Braised Short Rib (braised Angus short rib meat, grilled broccolini, burnt carrots, smashed redskin potatoes and demi) // Pan Roast Halibut (fresh Atlantic halibut, red beet risotto, fresh vegetable medley and lemon beurre blanc) // or Mixed Grill Lamb Chop (comes with mint-cucumber relish, grilled prawn with scampi butter, wild boar tenderloin with mushroom-ramp butter and vegetable rice).

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Krueger’s Tavern

1313 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
$36 Lunch & Dinner
First Course: Choice of: House Truffle Chips (house-made chips, truffle aioli and grated Parmigiano Reggiano) // Pesto Jar (seasoned ricotta, tomato jam, pesto and toasted Allez Bakery durum toast) // or Sauerkraut Balls (house-made Lincolnshire sausage, sauerkraut, cream cheese and whole grain mustard sauce).
Second Course: Choice of: French Fries (with salt, pepper and malt vinegar aioli) // Mac and Cheese (three-cheese blend, garlic breadcrumbs and chives) // or Haricot Vert (lemon butter, garlic breadcrumbs and Parmigiano Reggiano).
Third Course: Choice of: Veggie Burger (house-made veggie patty, provolone, pesto mayo, mixed greens and pickle on a Blue Oven potato bun) // Gruyère Grilled Cheese (gruyère cheese, basil pesto and tomato jam on Allez Bakery durum toast) // or Krueger's Burger (two house-blend patties, shredded lettuce, onion, American cheese, special sauce, pickle and dijonnaise on a brioche bun).

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Photo: Catie Viox/Provided by Lalo Chino Latino Kitchen

LALO Chino Latino Kitchen

26 W. Court St., Downtown
$26 Lunch & Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Birria Egg Rolls (beef birria, cheese, onion and cilantro) // Zucchini Fries (crispy zucchini, queso fresco and sriracha aioli) // or Amigos Dip & Chips.
Second Course: Choice of: Chicken Mexi Pad Thai (rice noodles stirred with chicken, eggs, peppers, beansprout, carrots, corn and onions, topped with pico de gallo, cilantro, peanuts and lime wedge) // Trio Taco Plate (mix and match any threes tacos) // Lava Burrito (chicken, carnitas or barbacoa, Mexican rice, peppers, onions and beans, topped with queso cheese sauce and pico // or Surf and Turf Aron Chaufa (special fried rice with shrimp, steak, egg, corn, carrots and onion).
Third Course: Choice of: Tres Leches Cake or Cheesecake Flan.

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Subito

311 Pike St., Downtown
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Caesar Salad (garlic-anchovy vinaigrette, grana padano and focaccia croutons) // Root Vegetable Salad (grilled frisee, pickled grape, scallion vinaigrette and fried parsnip) // or Brussels Sprouts (prosciutto, roasted pear, toasted pecan, gorgonzola dolce and preserved lemon).
Second Course: Choice of: Chicken Saltimbocca (chicken breast, prosciutto, sage, mozzarella, marsala and angel hair pasta) // Rigatoni alla Zozzona (guanciale, Italian sausage, black peppercorn, San Marzano tomato, egg yolk and pecorino) // Squash Risotto (carnaroli, roasted butternut squash, shallot, goat cheese, carrot-honey butter, sage pesto, toasted walnuts and fried sage) // Sea Trout (salsa verde, Vesuvio potato, shaved Brussels sprouts, carrot and apple cider vinaigrette).
Third Course: Choice of: Cannoli or Lemon Pound Cake.

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Gilligan’s on the Green

400 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming
$26 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Side Salad or Soup of the Day.
Second Course: Choice of: Irish Three-Way (Gilligan’s unique take on the classic shepherd’s pie with a Cincinnati twist) // Blackened Chicken Mac and Cheese (blackened chicken, hot honey broccoli, beer cheese, red peppers, onions and biscuit bread crumbs) // or Gilligan’s Fish & Chips (beer-battered haddock, fries, slaw and house tartar sauce).
Third Course: Ice Cream Sundae (chocolate, caramel and whipped cream).

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Somm Wine Bar

3105 Price Ave., East Price Hill
$46 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Baby Romaine Salad (Caesar dressing, polenta croutons and Parmigiano Reggiano) // Lobster Bisque (chives, brioche croutons and micro dijon greens) // or Sauteed Calamari (Italian Sausage, tomatoes, baby spinach and Parmigiano Reggiano).
Second Course: Choice of: Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut (saffron cous cous, asparagus, mussels and lemon vin blanc) // Grilled Prime Sirloin (red potatoes, haricot vert and merlot demi-glace) // or Bone in Chicken Breast (wild mushroom risotto caramelized leeks and black truffle).
Third Course: Choice of: Carrot Cake with caramel sauce or NY Cheesecake with raspberry sauce.

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Opal Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

535 Madison Ave., Covington
$56 Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Cauliflower (feta, salsa brava, citrus, marcona almonds and herbs) // Toast (mushrooms, truffle ricotta, beet vinaigrette, pine nuts and scallion) // or Tomato Salad (Ciliegine mozzarella, croutons, sherry vinaigrette, shallot and herbs).
Second Course: Choice of: Salmon (maque choux, country ham, port and mushrooms) // Pasta (fresh pappardelle, crème fraiche, chorizo, bay scallops, green onion chimichurri and roasted tomatoes) // or Barbacoa Short Rib (carrots, onion, brie and braising jus).
Third Course: Choice of: Chocolate Tart (almond crust, whipped cream, preserves and Maldon sea salt) or Cheesecake (rotating preparation).

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The Tin Cup

7400 Woodspoint Drive, Florence
$26 Lunch & Dinner
First Course: Choice of: Bruschetta (grilled bread topped with olive oil, tomato and mozarella, with a balsamic glaze drizzle) or House Salad (romaine, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries and goat cheese or feta, with choice of dressing).
Second Course: Spaghetti and Meatballs.
Third Course: Chocolate Paté.

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