Mellotone Beer Project

Name: Mellotone Beer Project
Address: 1429 Race St, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202-7009
Telephone: (513) 650-7773
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (85)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

1429 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7009

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Timelessly Cool. A modern take on the American brewery experience in Over-the-Rhine.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Beer Garden, Burgers
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 650-7773
Website
http://www.mellotonebeer.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1429 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7009
Neighborhood
Over the Rhine
Cross street
15th Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Liberty & Race streetcar stop 1 block North.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Mello Happy Hour in the Beer Garden
Multiple dates available
Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 6 PM, come hang in our Beer Garden for the freshest beers on the block, a cocktail or two, and a bunch of small plates to tie it all together.

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Jumbo Pretzel (VEG)$9.00
Tuba Baking Co. pretzel, beer cheese, mustard.
Pork Belly Skewers$14.00
Roasted and glazed Berkshire pork, shishito peppers, apple-leek gastrique
Squash Croquettes (VEG)$10.00
Whipped Urban Stead Farmhouse cheese, Fresno pepper jam
Charcuterie Plate$19.00
Story Point Tomme, Urban Stead Street Ched, Point Reyes Toma, Smoking Goose Coppa & Sopressata, Fresno jam & Guindilla peppers
Burrata & Roasted Grapes (VEG)$15.00
Blue Oven sourdough, hot honey
Seared Ahi Tuna Plate$18.00
Maple soy glaze, cabbage slaw, avocado wasabi mayo
Butternut Squash Soup (GF)$10.00
Coconut cream, chili oil, coconut bacon

Salads

Market Greens (VEG)$10.00
Arcadian mix, veggies, green goddess, croutons
Cucumbers (GF, VEG)$10.00
Toasted sesame, peanuts, sweet drop peppers, chili crisp
Citrus & Beets (VEG, GF)$16.00
Fennel, goat cheese, pistachio, citra hop oil vinaigrette

Handhelds

Double Smashburger$12.00
Avril Bleh patties, American, au poivre mayo, pickle, onion
Cowboy Burger$16.00
1/2 pound grass fed bison patty, house bbq, cheddar, crispy shallots, pickled jalapeño
Danger Dog$12.00
Bacon wrapped Avril Bleh dogs, peppers & onions, ancho-lime mayo
Giardiniera Dog$12.00
Avril Bleh all beef dog, house giardiniera, lemon herb aioli, celery seed
Fried Chicken Sandwich$15.00
Urban Stead pimento cheese, Pop's Pepper Path Habagardil pickles, fresno chiles, hot honey

Mains

Crispy Chicken (GF)$24.00
Confit leg & thigh, Calabrian chile polenta, braised greens
Spaghetti Squash (VEG, GF)$23.00
Brown butter, lemon, hazelnut, pecorino, crispy kale
Gnocchi Primavera$24.00
Urban Stead quark gnocchi, spring vegetables, Grove pale ale cream sauce, preserved lemon, basil oil
Grilled Swordfish$29.00
Eggplant risotto, fregola sarda, salsa rustica

Sides

House Fries (VEG, GF)$6.00
Chipotle mayo
Mac & Cheese (VEG)$9.00
Gruyere, Fontina, white cheddar, pecorino, Ritz breadcrumbs
Braised Greens (GF)$8.00
Pork belly, kale, collards
Toasted Fregola Salad (V)$9.00
Tomato, lemon, capers
Coconut Grits$8.00
yellow cornmeal, shredded coconut, coconut milk

Dessert

Olive Oil Citrus Cake (VEG)$10.00
Orange & lemon curd, bee pollen, honey whipped cream
Ugo Gelato$4.00
Amarena cherry, pistachio gelato, pomegranate sorbetto
- 1 for 4/3 for 10$10.00

What 85 people are saying

Mellotone Beer Project reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mellotone Beer Project is a vibrant dining gem housed in a beautifully restored church, offering a unique atmosphere. Renowned for its "best in the city" beer and "amazing" food like squash croquettes, the restaurant excels in creating a memorable experience. "Great service" and "creative cocktails" enhance the overall appeal, making it a must-visit spot.

85 Reviews

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Jennifer VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton42 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was so excellent. The beer garden is a nice space
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Scott VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food and experience we've had yet! The chicken wings are off-the-charts and the beer is best in the city.
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Holly
Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant is absolutely stunning—set in a beautifully restored old church, it offers a unique and memorable atmosphere. Our party of seven visited for brunch with an 11:00 AM reservation, arriving right as they opened. The cocktails were well-crafted and delicious, but unfortunately, service was a bit slow. With only one bartender on duty, our drinks arrived one at a time over the course of 20 minutes, which made it tough to properly toast the birthday girl we were celebrating. The menu was fairly limited, but the food we had was flavorful and well-prepared. That said, the portion sizes didn’t quite justify the higher price point, especially for brunch. I might return for a drink at the bar to soak in the ambiance, but I probably wouldn’t dine there again—particularly with a larger group.
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Christopher
Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
This is a very cool space and the food/beverages were outstanding. My only negative is how loud it was.
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Beth VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton53 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience and amazing food. The squash croquettes were fantastic and the service was excellent! I love the ambiance of a neighborhood bar with locally sourced food done well.
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Alex VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The space is gorgeous and very curated. They have The Undertone, which is a separate bar area, and they have the main dining area, as well as an upstairs that overlooks the entire restaurant with its own bar. The menu was awesome and had plenty of options for everyone, including vegetarians. Overall, we very much enjoyed our experience and the food
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Randy VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton30 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice beers. Very tasty upscale pub fare. Love the setting!
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Tracie VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton32 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! It’s a super cool venue, the decor is really nice and the atmosphere is very vibrant! The cocktails are super good, as are the appetizers! Erin was our server and she made awesome recommendations! From drinks to mains, everything was absolutely spot on delicious! Highly recommend checking out the Mellotone!
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Audrey VIP
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were very good. The service was pretty good could have been better and also the knowledge of the drinks and menu would be nice as well. Overall would recommend.
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Brad
Unspecified2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good place to hang out and have a beer. Burger was good. Fries were top notch. Service was okay. Can’t put my finger on why it wouldn’t earn five stars. …. just something off about decor, strength of menu and device. Probably try someplace else next time I am in over the rhine.
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FAQs

Mellotone Beer Project is rated 4.6 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

1429 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7009

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
15th Street
Neighborhood
Over the Rhine
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Beer Garden, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Liberty & Race streetcar stop 1 block North.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.mellotonebeer.com/
Phone number
(513) 650-7773

Mellotone Beer Project

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Mello Happy Hour in the Beer Garden

Starters

Jumbo Pretzel (VEG)$9.00

Pork Belly Skewers$14.00

Squash Croquettes (VEG)$10.00

Charcuterie Plate$19.00

Burrata & Roasted Grapes (VEG)$15.00

Seared Ahi Tuna Plate$18.00

Butternut Squash Soup (GF)$10.00

Salads

Market Greens (VEG)$10.00

Cucumbers (GF, VEG)$10.00

Citrus & Beets (VEG, GF)$16.00

Handhelds

Double Smashburger$12.00

Cowboy Burger$16.00

Danger Dog$12.00

Giardiniera Dog$12.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Mains

Crispy Chicken (GF)$24.00

Spaghetti Squash (VEG, GF)$23.00

Gnocchi Primavera$24.00

Grilled Swordfish$29.00

Sides

House Fries (VEG, GF)$6.00

Mac & Cheese (VEG)$9.00

Braised Greens (GF)$8.00

Toasted Fregola Salad (V)$9.00

Coconut Grits$8.00

Dessert

Olive Oil Citrus Cake (VEG)$10.00

Ugo Gelato$4.00

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