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cobraman302
10-09-2011, 01:27 PM
Looking to get some input/opinions on a nice restaurant to take my girl to. Any ideas out of the oridnary? Prefer not to go to a Jeff Ruby's place, and Merlot's will be for a few weeks from now.

I am considering Primavista which overlooks the city, or Mitchells Fish Market in Newport. Any better ideas out there? I am personally the type that likes to stick with a place I know, but I want to venture out a little here.
cstreu1026
10-09-2011, 01:39 PM
How about the Celestial in Mt. Adams?

http://www.thecelestial.com/
Moody
10-09-2011, 02:24 PM
http://www.bucadibeppo.com amazing Italian food and they walk you though the kitchen on the way to your table
Kevin1989
10-09-2011, 03:17 PM
+1 on buca! Place is awesome. But its more for groups of people because the food comes in like platters
Gstang117
10-09-2011, 03:50 PM
If you want Ribs, gotta go to either Famous Daves in Florence Ky or City Barbeque. They have amazing food.
Gene
10-09-2011, 03:51 PM
I'm a big fan of Local 127 (http://mylocal127.com/) and Senate (http://www.senatepub.com/) downtown. We also recently went to Embers (http://www.embersrestaurant.com/) in Kenwood and it was very good...cheaper than Ruby or Merlot but still a very good steak.
adragon72
10-09-2011, 04:28 PM
Primavista I took my wife there once and eventhow I had reserved a window table I didn't get it something about regulars. I have had better meals at steak an shake!!! And I don't like steak and shake. But I'm sure others would like the food but waaay over priced!! That's my .02. The owner of the company I work for used to live in the penthouse there and he wouldn't eat there either lol.
redfirepearlgt
10-09-2011, 04:44 PM
The Celestial in Mount Adams. Better view than Prima Vista and better food IMHO. Bring your wallet though trust me. BOING!!!!!!!! Embers is also good but Celestial has a grat view of downtown. Go after dark!!!! Bucca is a chain restaurant btw. So if yu are looking for exclusive look elswhere. Not bad food though for a chain.
cobraman302
10-09-2011, 04:53 PM
Well, I have had a couple of others suggest The Celestial as well. I guess I am leaning towards The Celestial or Embers at this point. Thanks for your opinions everyone.
NXcoupe
10-09-2011, 05:40 PM
Virgils accross the river is amazing! We drive all the way from dayton to go there. Everything is made from scratch amd it tastes like it.
Gene
10-09-2011, 07:11 PM
Virgils accross the river is amazing! We drive all the way from dayton to go there. Everything is made from scratch amd it tastes like it.

x2 on Virgils. Awesome food.
2Kblacksleeper
10-09-2011, 07:31 PM
Well if you can wait 2 saturdays, I will be going to The Celestial. My girfirends boss is taking out all his employees and their spouses there.

John
Gearhead
10-12-2011, 07:36 PM
Chart House - nice view, decent food and priced reasonable.
cobraman302
10-12-2011, 08:39 PM
I think i am going to try out Virgil's. The reviews look good for the most part, it is local owned, and seems like food we would both like. I appreciate the input here, I will let you know how it goes.
RIXXX93GT
10-12-2011, 08:39 PM
http://www.bucadibeppo.com amazing Italian food and they walk you though the kitchen on the way to your table

Another vote for Buca di Beppo for casual Italian food. We have only been to the one in San Francisco but it was wonderful and Im not a huge Italian food guy.
KB1
10-12-2011, 08:58 PM
Virgils is incredible!:)
Goldenpony
10-12-2011, 10:18 PM
PrimaVista is wonderful. You can't imagine the view at dusk. Jag's in West Chester is also top drawer. Like seafood? Try McCormick & Schmick's down town. :cool2:
Maximus
10-12-2011, 11:02 PM
Teak FTW!!!
http://www.teakthaicuisine.com/
Goldenpony
10-12-2011, 11:07 PM
Teak FTW!!!
http://www.teakthaicuisine.com/



Agreed! The Teak rocks.
exrider416
10-13-2011, 10:47 PM
I think i am going to try out Virgil's. The reviews look good for the most part, it is local owned, and seems like food we would both like. I appreciate the input here, I will let you know how it goes.

Virgil's was on the Food Networks " Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" The food they showed on there looked great! I plan to try it out in the near future
Gene
10-13-2011, 11:39 PM
Teak FTW!!!
http://www.teakthaicuisine.com/

I like Teak, great ambiance, especially on the back patio area in the summer, but IMO both Bangkok Bistro (http://www.bkkbistrohydepark.com/home.html) in Hyde Park (literally right behind my house) and Siam Orchid (http://siamorchidky.com/) in Bellevue have better food. The Beef Pad See Ew at Siam Orchid is some of the best Thai food I've ever had.
Maximus
10-14-2011, 12:01 AM
Looks cool.....

http://www.virgilscafe.com/homepage.html
Goldenpony
10-14-2011, 05:10 AM
Magic Wok in Mariemont is very good for Chinese.
05yellowgt
10-14-2011, 11:58 AM
I've been told that http://www.boinabraza.com/ is the real deal for Brazilian food from a co-worker who is from Brazil. I'm taking my wife for our anniversary so I'll find out for myself soon.
Black92LX
10-14-2011, 07:18 PM
The Celestial and Primavista are my two favorite high end Restaraunts around Cincy.
Goldenpony
10-14-2011, 07:27 PM
I don't understand the negative reviews I have seen on PrimaVista. We've been there several times and have had great experiences. OMG, that view---
jktruckin06
10-14-2011, 07:44 PM
Any ideas out of the oridnary?

Ok, so on this point, one of the coolest and most unique places in greater cincinnati is the riverview 360 at the radisson in covington. I've only been there twice but it is fancy and I've always had a good meal and service. 2 people with an appetizer and wine for the wife is a little under a hundred. Ask to be sat facing the cut in the hill so you will be facing the city around meal time. This place will get you points. Good Luck:bigthumb