Spoon and Cellar’s streetside location and upscale decor really gave them a chance to rise above typical hotel restaurant. My filet was good, but in a city with standout filets at every Jeff Ruby restaurant, Otto’s or Alfio’s, it certainly didn’t approach the level that would lure me back and I think all five of my friends felt exactly the same, which is too bad. We ordered the Charcuterie and Artisan Cheese board as a starter and when I asked Frank what each of the pâtés were and what one of the cheeses on the board was, Frank said, “I’m gonna be real honest, I don’t know what pâté is.” That’s definitely an excusable offense, but as server, I felt like he should have retreated to the kitchen to find the answers to my questions, rather than just letting me know that he had no idea.Īs far as the rest of the meal, none of the six of us ordered anything that would entice us back to Spoon and Cellar. I say honest because Frank was extremely forthcoming in his lack of knowledge about the menu. We asked to be moved to a more comfortable location and after some confusion about which server was going to be lucky enough to incur our wrath for the next few hours, we were graced with the presence of Frank, a very attentive and honest young man. When the last of our friends arrived, we were seated initially at a table much too small for six people, even though the restaurant was mostly empty. When we asked him to make the next round less sweet, inexplicably they arrived at out table more syrupy than the first round. A mojito should be lightly sweet, slightly effervescent and crisp. Per my convesation with one of the bartenders on duty, he was of the opinion that mojitos should be served with approximately as much sugar as a large glass of southern sweet tea.
While sitting at the bar, we did enjoy the Spinach and Artichoke dip, served with delicious salty lavash crisps. I don’t normally feel like I have the right to ask a restaurant to change its lighting scheme, but this time I had no choice but to ask the manager to turn off these particular lights. Luckily, I don’t suffer from epilepsy or any other similar affliction, because one entire bank of recessed lights in the bar area incessantly flickered, to the point of distraction. The restaurant within, upon first examination also looks great, albeit a bit homogenous.Īfter parking in the extremely convenient attached garage, we sat down at the bar while we waited for our friends to arrive on an icy Friday night in the Queen City a few weeks after the restaurant opened.
I have never seen a Holiday Inn as nice as this one. I will give credit where credit is due, though. Upon reflection, they may have been written by the employees themselves. I don’t place a lot of credence in Yelp reviews, but the first few for Spoon and Cellar were glowing. In a restaurant world where most establishments located inside hotels have names akin to “Candles” or “Sparks”, I had high hopes for Spoon & Cellar, located inside the new Holiday Inn on the corner of Broadway and Seventh Streets.
Once you sign up you can start using The Black Card immediately for exclusive specials and deals with our participating partners.I should have known better. Each registered resident of a Saint Xavier Park apartment location will receive one standard Black Card and one keychain card. The SXP Black Card is a perk for the residents of Saint Xavier Park community properties in Cincinnati, Ohio. These spoons are made from stainless steel and are available in lovely matte gold or. Residents of East 8 Lofts, Sycamore Place Lofts, Seven at Broadway, Encore Urban Living or The Blonde are part of the Saint Xavier Park community and eligible to receive special discounts on dine in and carry out orders.Ĭall Spoon & Cellar Cincinnati today to learn more and be sure to mention the Black Card program. A gorgeous 5 long spoon that is just the right size for a jar of jam. With a variety of options, no need to worry that there might not be something on our menu for you – there is! From a delicious breakfast or brunch In Cincinnati to a sophisticated dinner with unique cocktails, Spoon & Cellar is one of the best dining options for any time of the day in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.Īs one of the premier dining destinations in the city, you’ll be happy to know that Spoon & Cellar is part of the exclusive Black Card program that is open to all members of the Saint Xavier Park community. Located at 7th & Broadway downtown Cincinnati, Spoon & Cellar is an American restaurant in Cincinnati bringing classic sophistication to modern dining.
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