Coldwater Cafe

Name: Coldwater Cafe
Address: 19 E Main Street, Tipp City, OH, United States, 45371
Telephone: (937) 667-0007
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

2519 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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This restaurant housed in a former bank building in the heart of downtown Tipp City offers quality dining in a small-town setting. The decor is warm and welcoming and is a delight for the senses. The fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere while the full bar allows patrons a relaxing stop while awaiting a fabulous meal. The inviting atmosphere encourages relaxed conversation. You may be surprised to find that a restaurant in such a small town has some rather sophisticated choices on the menu alongside your more normal fare, with entrees such as ostrich being offered. If you are looking for a decadent dessert, look no further than the butter-drenched English Tea Cake! An easy drive from all points in the Dayton area, words cannot do it justice. A visit is a must and will be the first of many.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(937) 667-0007

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:45 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(937) 667-0007
Website
http://www.coldwater-cafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Katy Evans
Catering
Coldwater has limited its catering to focus on the banquet space upstairs.
Private party facilities
We have two rooms available for private dining, each with its own style and personality. We will work with you to create a personalized dining experience perfect for your event.
Private party contact
Jenny Swigart: (937) 667-0007

Location
19 E Main Street, Tipp City, OH 45371
Neighborhood
Tipp City
Cross street
Between 2nd and 3rd Streets
Parking details
A newly-designed and landscaped parking lot is in the rear of the building. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Shrimp Cocktail$15.95
sriracha cocktail sauce
Baked Artichoke Dip$11.95
artichoke hearts, creamy parmesan sauce and toasted pita chips
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$12.95
roasted cashews, red bell peppers, chili sauce, toasted sesame seeds, eel sauce
Lobster Crab Cake$12.95
spicy corn remoulade
Mussels$17.95
sambuca cream sauce, onions, peppers, garlic, shaved parmesan, and toasted focaccia
Fried Brie$14.95
nut and sesame seed crusted triple cream brie, flash-fried, focaccia toast points, house made hot pepper jelly

Second Course

Roasted Beet$9.95
warm pistachio crusted goat cheese, micro arugula and sorrel, olive oil, spicy honey drizzle, fleur de sel
Wedge$9.95
bacon, tomatoes, gorgonzola, hard-boiled egg, house made buttermilk ranch, scallions
House$6.95
spring greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, herb croutons, house made cucumber dill dressing
Soup of the Day$7.95
Wild Mushroom Bisque$7.95
truffle oil, crema, micro dijon

Third Course

Filet Mignon*$44.95
8 oz CAB, roasted garlic smashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus and tellicherry peppercorn demi-glace, fried onions
NY Strip Steak*$42.95
12 oz CAB, roasted garlic smashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus, bearnaise compound butter
Prime Pork Ribeye*$33.95
8 oz prime, roasted garlic smashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus, house made hot pepper jelly
Duck Breast*$32.95
coffee-rubbed and seared, roasted potatoes, fried brussel sprouts with apples and mustard crème fraiche, sherry gastrique
Lobster Crab Cakes$34.95
a pair of house made lobster crab cakes, coconut jasmine rice, sautéed asparagus, spicy corn remoulade
Ahi Tuna*$31.95
7 oz togarashi-seasoned fillet, seared rare, roasted carrot and parsnip puree, chilled rice noodle and sugar snap pea salad, yuzu vinaigrette
Local Airline Chicken$31.95
8 oz brined and roasted, goat cheese and pea shoot risotto, sautéed asparagus, shiitake mushroom and roasted tomato demi-glace
Scottish Salmon*$34.95
7 oz center cut fillet, coconut jasmine rice, sautéed asparagus, cilantro tamarind sauce
Green Curry$19.95
coconut milk, kaffir lime, ginger, lemongrass, fresh vegetables, coconut jasmine rice, chili oil, cilantro
Brie and Cherry Ravioli$27.95
locally made ravioli, brie cream, shallots, garlic, dried washington cherries, and spinach topped with toasted pistachios

Specialty Beverages

Mint Iced Tea$3.95
Crimson Cup Coffee$3.95
Kombucha$5.95
Nashville Fruit Tea$4.95
Warped Wing Craft Root Beer$4.95
Centr Sparkling CBD Drink$6.95

What 2,519 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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JudithB
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful everything!
BD
BandD
Chicago
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We all had delicious dinners, and Kelly was a wonderful server for us. The mushroom soup with especially flavorful as was the crème brûlée.
T
Trickyday422
Cincinnati
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food for the vast majority of offerings is excellent. The duck was outstanding last night. I'd prefer on the tuna presentation for the carrot puree to be on the side, not engulfing the entire plate. Don't understand why a wasabi and/or soy option is not available. I've enjoyed tuna throughout the US and this is the only place such an option is not available. The salads are excellent, but why isn't a protein option offered? That would add to the customer's options. The accompaniments are excellent, especially the jasmine rice. I would like it if they were offered as separate sides.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating a retirement
DH
DavidH
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Food, Service and owner greeted us at our table .
JP
JeffP
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always as good as it gets! Never a bad move to go to Coldwater Cafe!
TZ
TeresaZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Upscale place with super-friendly service! Looking forward to going again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was awesome as usual and be enjoyed the bar area and the wonderful staff.
W
Wadeknd
Cincinnati
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent from start to finish. Food was outstanding. Service was on points. We had a great evening.
JR
JonR
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in the area. Have never had a bad meal.
LS
LizS
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service at the bar was perfect!
S
Stevie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent, and food was delicious. Would definitely come back
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely love this restaurant for either lunch or dinner. Outstanding food, with great ambiance. Soft music with soft conversation from the folks at other tables. The space is a former bank, so some of the seating is in the old vault. Tasteful decorations inside, with some outdoor seating as well, weather permitting. Tipp City is a great little town, with the Coldwater Cafe a real star.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant! The food is always amazing and delicious. Today we were seated in the volt. If you don't know, this restaurant used to be a bank and was converted to a restaurant. Great ambiance. Great service. Wonderful place to meet up with friends.
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Diana
Cincinnati
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very busy but food and drink were spot on, delicious and presented by a friendly and capable server.
GH
GarryH
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to go for lunch or dinner. Be sure to make reservations. It’s a popular place.
HD
HDLOhio
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christine was a wonderful server, and the food was delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I absolutely love this restaurant stumbled upon it seven years ago. I’ve never gotten anything there. That was not excellent. The food is incredible. The weight staff is wonderful. It may seem pricey but you get what you pay for Grace or special occasions they do pull out the red carpet for special occasions highly recommended.
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CurtisR
Cincinnati
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
food was GREAT!! thanks always being consistent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice waitress and wonderful food as usual
SF
ScottF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very comfortable atmosphere with a great menu and wine list. The Filet was excellent and some nice healthy choices for sides. wonderful desert list as well. We will be back.
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Rick
Cincinnati
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent all the way round. Great food, my date had the quiche and I the turkey panini. Super service and great eating in the old bank vault. Never a bad time at Coldwater Cafe.
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PamF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. My favorite restaurant.
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HDLOhio
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve never had a bad meal here, and the servers are top notch!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eating at the bar is a wonderful experience. John, the bartender, is funny and very engaging! Conversations with fellow diners is just a great way to enjoy dinner. Highly recommend!!
BB
BrianB
Indiana
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our 2nd time here. First time was great, this time was even better Excellent food all around. Our party had 6 different entrees and they were all excellent. Great service. Overall a great experience
MH
MarkH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
This was our first time for dinner at Coldwater Cafe. Overall, it was excellent - a fine place for special occasions and dining! We both ordered different salads that were fresh and satisfying. My wedge salad was fantastic! My wife thoroughly enjoyed the subtle flavors of her Ahi Tuna, while I flipped over the bolder taste of the Prime Pork Ribeye. It absolutely melted in my mouth. The restaurant was busy on a Saturday night but not too noisy at all. Our server was excellent and timed her service well. The only negative was that we were charged for a Lobster Crabcake appetizer that we initially talked about but did not ultimately order. However, we had a large gift card to spend so the extra $13 was not caught until later. It did not diminish our wonderful experience.
AM
Air4sMan
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit did not disappoint. My wife and I arrived for our dinner reservation and were promptly seated. Brandon did an excellent job as our server. The duck and salmon were delicious. We’ll be back again.
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Skippy
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and the food was OUTSTANDING! My friends and I WILL be back to enjoy your restaurant again soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Always a nice experience here. Zack was a great waiter. Filet Mignon was good, but I’ve had more tender elsewhere. Also, the accompaniments, (potatoes, etc) were lukewarm. Dessert was fantastic, as always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was amazing, our wait staff was very attentive, and the hostess treated us with a friendly smile even though we were running a little late. Will definitely go back for date night again
TJ
TroyJ
Cincinnati
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant and their staff always deliver an amazing experience. Thank you cold water!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience4
Food… great. Server… fantastic. Arrival… meh. Reservations were for 8:30pm. Arrived around 8:20pm and checked in. 8:30 came and went. Waiting. Another party of two came in around 8:40pm. We both waited. 9:00pm - second party of two was seated. I checked back in… was told “10 more minutes. No one is leaving.” We 9:10pm - seated (finally) to an open table. No one had left. I understand being busy… just tell the truth. We were forgotten. Second party of two were seated ahead of us. No one left, but a table becomes available? Tell the truth. Service industry has its challenges. Telling the truth goes a long way. Confusion at the host desk, and lack of communication resulted in my party being forgotten. I get it. We’ll be back.
LS
LisaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always wonderful; each bite is perfectly seasoned
PH
PamH
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely restaurant with good food and exceptional service!
SH
SteveH
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our go to place for exceptional food and wine. NYE night we had the pleasure of having Zach for our server. He did a fantastic job caring for all of our dining needs. The entire staff at Coldwater work together like a fine symphony to provide a wonderful dining experience for each customer.
JH
JanieH
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of our absolute favorite restaurants!! The food is always excellent and our waiter made the experience even better!! You won't be disappointed if you visit Coldwater Café!!
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traveler
Cincinnati
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated New Year’s. Great experience!!
s
susans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great meal , definitely pricey ! Bartender when we first walked up to the bar could have been friendlier , he was quick to let us know he was busy but would serve us soon - another gal finally stepped in and took our drink order . She was very nice . There aren’t any other customers, he was cleaning up mess from earlier he said . Which is fine , but be nice about it instead of acting like we bothered them !
BB
BikingBaker
Columbus
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as usual!! Our friend declared the fillet mignon the best he had ever had! Everything else was delicious and service was great! Do you know what they’re doing and then you do it so well!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Coldwater Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (937) 667-0007.

Coldwater Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 2519 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(937) 667-0007

19 E Main Street, Tipp City, OH 45371

Additional information

Cross street
Between 2nd and 3rd Streets
Neighborhood
Tipp City
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:45 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
A newly-designed and landscaped parking lot is in the rear of the building. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Katy Evans
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.coldwater-cafe.com/
Phone number
(937) 667-0007
Catering
Coldwater has limited its catering to focus on the banquet space upstairs.
Private party facilities
We have two rooms available for private dining, each with its own style and personality. We will work with you to create a personalized dining experience perfect for your event.
Private party contact
Jenny Swigart: (937) 667-0007

Coldwater Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Filet Mignon

Ahi Tuna

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

First Course

Shrimp Cocktail$15.95

Baked Artichoke Dip$11.95

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$12.95

Lobster Crab Cake$12.95

Mussels$17.95

Fried Brie$14.95

Second Course

Roasted Beet$9.95

Wedge$9.95

House$6.95

Soup of the Day$7.95

Wild Mushroom Bisque$7.95

Third Course

Filet Mignon*$44.95

NY Strip Steak*$42.95

Prime Pork Ribeye*$33.95

Duck Breast*$32.95

Lobster Crab Cakes$34.95

Ahi Tuna*$31.95

Local Airline Chicken$31.95

Scottish Salmon*$34.95

Green Curry$19.95

Brie and Cherry Ravioli$27.95

Specialty Beverages

Mint Iced Tea$3.95

Crimson Cup Coffee$3.95

Kombucha$5.95

Nashville Fruit Tea$4.95

Warped Wing Craft Root Beer$4.95

Centr Sparkling CBD Drink$6.95

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