Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel

Name: Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel
Address: 609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202
Telephone: (513) 578-6660
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (2910)

$31 to $50

American

609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Charming

The culinary team at Metropole brings a menu that focuses on the joy of nourishing food with a contemporary take on old-world techniques. Metropole highlights a diverse offering that utilizes global techniques mixed with the culinary traditions found throughout the Ohio Valley. Metropole’s ever-changing menu showcases the area’s sustainable farmers and producers while paying homage to the full potential of often undervalued ingredients. The bar and lounge are inviting places to explore the rotating selection of craft beers on tap, house-made cocktails, Bourbons and a smart selection of old and new world wines.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, European
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 578-6660
Website
http://www.metropoleonwalnut.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Corey Cova
Private party facilities
Ready to party! Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner for 12 or a rocking receptions for 350 guests. Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotels has the event space and dedicated professional staff to wow your guests.

Location
609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Central Business District
Cross street
6th Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,910 people are saying

Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Innovative
Cincinnati
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel offers a delightful dining experience with a "lovely dining room and ambiance" and "delicious" food, including standout dishes like the asparagus salad, gnocchi, and chicken. Service is generally attentive and professional. The atmosphere is vibrant and fun, perfect for pre-theater meals. However, some diners mention a limited menu and occasional service delays.

2,910 Reviews

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Carolyn VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West35 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My absolute favorite restaurant in all of Cincinnati The new menu is unbelievable. The beer cheese appetizer was a fun, interactive experience. The short rib was perfectly cooked and beautifully tender. The new chicken entree was this poultry lover’s perfect plate- crispy, tender and juicy. As we were celebrating a birthday, the management sent over a complimentary desert. It was an extraordinary little glazed donut. My nephew remarked, ´That ruined Krispy Kreme for life.’ We were blown away by our evening. Metropole hits on all cylinders - service, cuisine, culture and ambience.
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much, Carolyn, for dining with us and for sharing your wonderful feedback on our new menu items. We're thrilled to hear you had a great time! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Management
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bette
Cincinnati / Dayton52 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My grandson likes this restaurant (he’s 11), but there have to be some changes in protocol. We had reservations for lunch yesterday; I began receiving reminders 24+ hours in advance, then a series of ‘warnings’: my reservation would be held for only 10 minutes, we had to order, eat, and pay in one hour or less (so that other diners could be seated). Plus more reminders! When we arrived at 12:15 pm yesterday, we were the ONLY diners in the entire room. No greeter at front desk, seat yourself sign. When I told a server about the relentless reminders that escalated to warnings, she said ‘those are automated’. That is the worst excuse ever! Then no desserts available at lunch which is now brunch. No dessert! The whole thing was off putting. Doesn’t anyone review these processes? Btw—good cheese omelet and grandson liked his breakfast meal.
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on June 1, 2025
Thanks so much for your feedback, Bette. We're really glad your grandson enjoyed his meal (and that the omelet was a hit)! It means a lot to us that he enjoys visiting — we truly appreciate his enthusiasm and look forward to seeing him grow with us over the years. We’re sorry about the overload of reminders. While they are automated, they definitely shouldn’t come across as harsh or stressful. Based on your experience, we’ll be reviewing the messaging to make sure it feels more welcoming and less intimidating. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention — we hope to welcome you both back soon for a more relaxed and enjoyable visit!
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Valerie
Cincinnati / Dayton15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding. We had a lovely dinner here before our event at The Aronoff. Our waiter was cognizant of our time limitations and orchestrated our dinner seamlessly. He was wonderfully attentive and gracious. All of our food was delicious, however the fresh asparagus salad, gnocchi and chicken dishes were outstanding. Lovely dining room and ambiance. Just loved it.
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on June 1, 2025
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Valerie! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your dinner with us before your event at The Aronoff — and that your server made sure everything ran smoothly with your timing. We’ll definitely pass along your kind words to them! We're also really glad the food and atmosphere hit the mark for you. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to see you again soon for another great evening!
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Fabian VIP
New York City48 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This has always been one of my favorite places in Cincinnati. Unfortunately, the current menu is quite disappointing. I hope to return once the menu improves.
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on June 1, 2025
Thank you for being such a loyal guest and for sharing your thoughts, Fabian. We’re sorry to hear that the current menu didn’t quite meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us as we continually work to improve and evolve our offerings. Chef Corey Cova will be releasing a new menu on June 20th. We hope to welcome you back soon with some exciting updates that will bring back the experience you love!
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Rajvi VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you so much for a wonderful anniversary experience!
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on June 1, 2025
Thank you so much for choosing to celebrate your anniversary with us, Rajvi! We’re delighted to hear you had a wonderful experience. It’s truly an honor to be part of such a special occasion, and we look forward to welcoming you back for many more celebrations in the future!
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Tom VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton24 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We split the seasonal pea salad . Hubby ordered the short rib, I had the ricotta gnocchi. For dessert we had the cruller and the pana cotta. Yum! Everything was delicious and our server Lance took good care of us! We always eat here when we come to Cincinnati!
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on May 18, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! Chef Corey will be delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything. It’s wonderful to know Lance took great care of you, and we truly appreciate you making us a part of your visits to Cincinnati. Can’t wait to welcome you back next time you’re in town!
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Greg
Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Had the rigatoni my date had the gnocchi both very good, very limited menu however
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on May 18, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you and your date enjoyed the rigatoni and gnocchi—two of our favorites. We understand that a limited menu can feel restrictive and not representative of everyone's taste. Chef Corey Cova is working hard on our summer menu, and your comments have been relayed to him. Stay tuned for more options! We appreciate you dining with us and hope to welcome you back soon.
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Candyse VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton60 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had dinner at Metropole before going to a play. The atmosphere is pleasant with a pretty vibrant noise level. The energy level seemed fun. Our service was great, she was enthusiastic and friendly. We started with the beer cheese with toast which was more of a "whipped" version that I was expecting and not particularly beer flavored. We then followed with salmon au poivre and a gnocchi as entrees and both were delicious. My only thought is that the menu is a bit limited in choices.
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on May 18, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and that your server helped make the evening feel fun and welcoming. It’s great to hear that you loved your entrees! We appreciate your feedback on the beer cheese and the menu variety. We do keep our offerings seasonal and focused, but your input is valuable as we continue refining the experience. Chef Corey Cova is working on our summer menu, and your comments have been relayed to him. We hope to welcome you back again soon, maybe before your next show!
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Never offered to take a food order. Upset the Filet is off the menu. The only reason I made a reso on Mother’s Day was the filet served on truffle polenta. Bad experience all around. Been going for years, but will never go back.
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on May 23, 2025
Thanks for visiting us at Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel. We're sorry to hear about your recent experience with us. We understand your frustration about the menu but I did want to inform you that Filet Mignon has not been on our menu for at least 4 years. We are searching online everywhere to see if there is an outdated menus floating around to avoid any future issues. We'll certainly look into the inattentiveness of the bar staff to investigate what went wrong and ensure this doesn't happen again. We appreciate your loyalty over the years and we're sorry that this affected your visit. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and make your next visit a better one. Please reach out and ask for Caden, the Director of Food and Beverage to ensure your next visit is noteworthy!
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Christina VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton11 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, seemed like a restaurant trying to be too different, quirky. It failed miserably on several accounts. I wanted to really like this restaurant, but sadly this is a one and done for us.
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on May 18, 2025
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Christina. We’re genuinely sorry to hear the experience missed the mark for you. While we do aim for a creative and unique approach, we understand that it’s not for everyone. We appreciate you giving us a try and are grateful for your honest feedback.
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FAQs

Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 578-6660.

Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 2910 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Google Map for Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel

609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

Cross street
6th Street
Neighborhood
Central Business District
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Corey Cova
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.metropoleonwalnut.com/
Phone number
(513) 578-6660
Private party facilities
Ready to party! Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner for 12 or a rocking receptions for 350 guests. Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotels has the event space and dedicated professional staff to wow your guests.

Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel

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About this restaurant

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What 2,910 people are saying

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