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Spoon & Cellar, Cincinnati, OH

Spoon & Cellar

4.3
4.3
1043 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Spoon & Cellar is a contemporary American Restaurant with a classy yet casual atmosphere. From soups & sandwiches, to pastas & steaks, our menu is crafted to serve our guests for a quick lunch or a relaxing dinner. With 16 beers on tap, a full bar and an extensive wine menu (by the glass and bottle), Spoon & Cellar is the perfect pairing of food and drink. We look forward to serving you.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–9:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 904-4149
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Spoon & Cellar can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Kaitlyn Rhodes: (513) 904-4149
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross street
    7th & Broadway
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,043 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Good for business meals

  • Cincinnati

    Good for business meals

1,043 Reviews
  1. Wendy

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Came for restaurant week to support CCHMC. Food was not prepared well compared to other visits to spoon and cellar. Very disappointed with this dining experience.

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  2. LaneyB

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nicholas was a charismatic and friendly server. The cocktails were fantastic.

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  3. SandyV

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Our server Nick did not write our orders down and of course 2 of our 4 meals came out wrong! He did not inform us that pop refills cost more. He kep calling the men “Bro”; he was not very professional. I complained about my refill so he took mine off, but not my friends! Who by the way had to wait for his meal to be redone because of Nick’s errors. Food was good, just not the service!

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  4. HollyD

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time at Spoon & Cellar. I wanted to try something new before the broadway show. It was really good. Our server was also excellent. I cannot remember her name but she was great! I will definitely go back.

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  5. CharlesJ

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    pleasant surprise, a good restaurant in a HolidayInn hotel. Service by Nick was excellent, food and wine were a good value - decent bottle of NAPA red at Wed night half price, a decent NY strip and sweet potatoe fries for a special price, we enjoyed two steak dinners, with salad and wine for less than $100, a true bargain for the quality of the meal/service/ambience, we shall be back

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  6. rickb0109

    Cincinnati

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional staff. Great wine selection. Menu that has something for everyone. Our 1st time there but won't be our last!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was great! Very nice ambiance as well! Filet was cooked perfectly and pasta was amazing

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  8. Sandhya

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience1
    We came on a Friday night and the place was completely empty. The restaurant is huge so it felt very awkward. The food was ok.

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  9. Karlene

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Spoon & Cellar is not a fancy place. What it offers is flavorful food in a comfortable atmosphere. Our server was friendly and went out of her way to ensure us about gluten-free options.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The pork belly appetizer was great, the lobster roll was decent for the Midwest, and the chicken katsu was a huge disappointment (in flavor and representation). Waitress was kind but a little pushy with drinks and dessert. Overall it was fine, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to dine here.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went here prior to the theater. It is hard to rate the overall experience since there were both big hits and also big misses, especially with my entree. First of all, Appetizers and drinks were great! Pork Belly bites and lemon pepper chicken wings were both fantastic and I Could have ordered more. Several friends meals (Salmon entree and Caesar salad) were good to very good. However I ordered the French dip and it was just awful. I even asked if the server before I ordered if she would describe it as a really good and tasty French dip with good meat. I was told it was not spicy so may not seem as flavorful as a spicy French dip, but that it was sliced rib eye and still very good. It was not good at all. It should not have left the kitchen. The au jus was just greasy meat drippings and had no flavor at all. It spilled over the side so the bottom of the bread was sitting in oily juice, soggy and hard to grasp. The beef inside was thinner than paper, quarter to dime sized pieces of some kind of meat that were put on the grill, overcooked, dried and curled up and then put on the bread. Like the leftover scrapings from a hibachi grill. It was not slices of rib eye which would be medium rare to medium and hopefully juicy. I personally was disappointed in my main meal and one other diner said her pasta did not have much flavor. I might come back for appetizers and drinks, but I don’t think for dinner.

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  12. BelmontGuy

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Generous portions and great service. The bulgar wheat salad with blackened chicken was excellent. My wife enjoyed her French dip. The cheesecake and the chocolate cake... OMG.

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  13. kaypay22

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was mine and my boyfriend’s anniversary and we went to spoon and cellar for our dinner. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Our server was Nicholas and he was so fun and entertaining. He made our day and our anniversary even better. 100% would recommend going for dinner/lunch anytime you get the chance!

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  14. GinaM

    Las Vegas

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nick was great! Food came out fast and was very good. The drinks were perfectly balanced.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Service and cocktail ( grapefruit and bourbon) were very good. Food was fresh but was lacking flavor. We ordered the ahi tuna salad and cheese flatbread.

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  16. DrKay

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Nick was very attentive and nice. The food was really good.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good food it was hot, delicious and quick. Service was really good I only saw one server and he was running. I would definitely recommend

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  18. JohnC

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and presentations looked amazing. Rachael was very attentive and maintained the courses in perfect timing.

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  19. Curtis

    Cincinnati

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    The food was decent. My wife meal was not great or what she expected. But those lemon pepper wings were amazing and delicious. Would go back just for the wings.

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  20. JamieP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our first time at this restaurant, and we really enjoyed it. The food was delicious! The service was outstanding, even though they were understaffed. My only complaint is that we could hear every word the chef(?) called out to the staff in the kitchen. We will definitely go back.

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  21. TylerL

    Columbus

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The place was okay. Drinks were fine, not great. Food was mediocre; also not bad but wouldn’t choose to go back for it.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Tom took great care of us. This is a convenient place to dine before heading to a play. It’s quiet enough to relax and have a pleasant conversation. And the food is very good. Nice wine selection.

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  23. MichaelC

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dining experience. Matt, the GM was a great sommelier and recommended an excellent wine.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    I was really looking forward to the Ahi Tuna salad but unfortunately it was very bland. Lettuce with Tuna and sesame seeds and what I thought wan supposed to be Mango salsa but looked like bits of oranges. Very disappointing!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful prompt service, good food, got us out easily in time to get to our play.

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  26. Dawson

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dined here with a larger group and was thoroughly impressed with how amazing the service was. They had a wide range of apps our entire party could enjoy, and my salmon was cooked to absolute perfection. Will definitely be returning!

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  27. jeon

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    i went here with a friend recently and i was hoping for a good meal. first we ordered tacos which came out very quickly, but after that things took a turn for the worse. my friend ordered sweetened tea (which they served unsweetened and still charged us for even though we didn’t drink more than a sip). then we ordered 2 burgers, ordered rare and medium rare but they both came out over well done. the service was very poor and we had to keep asking for boxes, for the check, for water, etc. worst restaurant experience in cincinnati

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  28. BearlyCritical

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had a fabulous dinner for four the other night. Drink special of Delicious hibiscus infused vodka - made in house - mixed with berries and citrus yum! The ahi tuna salad was a hit as was the homemade papardelle pasta, had with grilled salmon which came out hot and crisp. Ghost pepper chicken sandwich was deemed suitably spicy and the flourless chocolate torte was delectable! Atmosphere is warm and inviting and service was friendly and allowed you to set your own pace - we were not rushed at all which was a terrific bonus! Would highly recommend!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    The ambiance fooled us, and so did the reviews. The service was attentive and friendly, however that may be due to the number of empty seats in the place. If the food could be rated below 1 star then it would easily be pushing -5. The mac and cheese ($16) was clearly made with cheap shredded cheese that had begin to solidify by the time it reached the table. The ahi tuna was worthy of one bite. The drinks tasted as if they were made with the cheapest of mixers, and don’t event bother with the espresso martini; chocolate milk or Yoo-hoo is more like it. This was a major disappointment, and a place everyone should avoid. Being attached to a holiday inn should have been our first red flag. Kudos to their interior designer.

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  30. JenniferF

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    The decor felt like a high-end steak house, but the menu was more like a pub. The food was great, but seemed strange in the setting. The wait staff was strange, particularly one very loud waiter who kept calling me “Mommie”.

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  31. WilliamP

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    We tried this restaurant as it was close to the Aranoff center. The service was great, it was clean and the food was ok. It just was not what we had expected. It was more spicy than we expected. I had the Salmon and it was awesome. My wife and 13 year old daughter had the Chicken and Waffles, the syrup was very spicy, not what we expected. The description of the Chicken and Waffles says: Panko breaded chicken breast, American-style waffle, hot maple syrup. No where does it say it is a spicy syrup. The chicken was very thin with a thick crust of Panko breading. But the spicy syrup was all over the entire plate, it just was not appealing to our taste. My other daughter had the wings and they were good.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nick is an amazing server and the long bearded manager sounds like an intellectual genius.

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  33. jillk

    Cincinnati

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very comfortable. Good food. Good service. 5 dollar wine from 4-6 weekdays! Great deal.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Munich

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Unfortunately the kitchen closes too early, 9:00 pm on a Saturday evening!!! It makes no sense.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, the service was excellent! Cocktail I had the cosmo it was perfect! The pretzel app had the best cheese. Parking was easy for downtown.

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  36. FreqDiner

    Cincinnati

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The French Onion soup was delicious! In fact my friend ordered two servings one after the other for herself! Compliments to the Chef! We plan to return to Spoon & Cellar for Happy Hour one afternoon very soon. There is only one thing missing and that is "live music" during Happy Hour or into the evening. There are many local bands or musicians that would love to play at this location......

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and service. Our waiter was very personable but inefficient but it wasn’t a big deal.

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  38. mjg2022

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We went for dinner before a play in the Aranoff Center. We chose the place because is only 2-3 blocks from the theater. The place was empty! so it was very quiet, which I like. I could have a conversation with my friends. The waiter was super friendly and nice. I even talk to him i Spanish and Portuguese! I had the filet mignon, which was done perfect for me. I also had a house salad, which was simple but very good. My friends also enjoy their food, the chicken and waffles was tasty. IF you do not want to deal with the crowds and noise and you have a good meal I recommended.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server. Nick was amazing. Funny keotneveything lively.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    6 of us for dinner and the aronoff We have come here many times and know the quality is always wonderful. Our server was fantastic. Manager is engaging and everyone was pleasant and smiling. Very welcoming. Food was prepared as ordered Plenty of ahi tuna on my salad A fun vibe for cocktails and appetizers if that is what one wants We will all continue to dine here

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Spoon & Cellar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 904-4149.

Spoon & Cellar is rated 4.3 stars by 1043 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Spoon & Cellar

701 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    7th & Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–9:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (513) 904-4149
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Spoon & Cellar can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Kaitlyn Rhodes: (513) 904-4149
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