Taste of Belgium at The Banks

Name: Taste of Belgium at The Banks
Address: 16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202
Telephone: (513) 396-5800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

244 Reviews

$30 and under

Belgian

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Taste of Belgium is a restaurant group of Belgian-inspired eateries. We take traditional Belgian recipes and we twist them; we take American classics and we Belgianize them. We believe elegant cuisine can be served with a down-to-earth attitude and humble foods can be served elegantly. We take the food we create and the service we provide very seriously, but not ourselves. Waffles, Chicken, Beer. Eat Like a Belgian, Drink Like a Belgian, Live Like a Belgian!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

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(513) 396-5800

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Belgian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 396-5800
Website
https://authenticwaffle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Weddings, corporate functions, baby showers, or even if you just want to throw a Waffle Bar party, ToB can deliver an experience you and your guests will never forget. Call us today to speak to a Catering Account Executive, or visit our website at www.authenticwaffle.com to request more information.

Location
16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Cincinnati
Cross street
Vine
Parking details
Limited street parking available, as well as garage parking with stairs/elevator access less than 1 block away (park in the orange zone at the west end of the garage).
Public transit
From Downtown, the streetcar will bring you to 2nd and Walnut (2 blocks away). There are trolley stops to-and-from Northern Kentucky located across the street (Rosa Parks) and on the corner of Walnut street and East Freedom Way.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

BIER CHEESE & PRETZELS$12.50
Raspberry Lambic infused cheese sauce served with housemade pretzels
BAKED BRIE$11.00
Drizzled in Sirop de Liège topped with roasted walnuts, lemon zest & parsley, served with toasted sourdough
MAC & CHEESE$9.50
Spiral pasta baked in Mornay sauce topped with Gruyère cheese & toasted breadcrumbs
BRUSSELS SPROUTS$8.50
Caramelized Brussels sprouts tossed in sherry vinaigrette topped with smoked bacon
BELGIAN FRITES$7.00
Imported Belgian Bintje potato frites served with chipotle mayo
LOADED FRITES$15.00
Imported Belgian Bintje potato frites topped with caramelized onions, Mornay sauce, shredded Gruyère, smoked bacon & scallions

DAYTIME SALADS

Available until 4PM daily.

MIXED BERRY SALAD - SIDE$8.00
Mixed lettuce with berries and farro tossed in pomegranate molasses vinaigrette topped with goat cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds
MIXED BERRY SALAD - FULL$14.75
Mixed lettuce with berries and farro tossed in pomegranate molasses vinaigrette topped with goat cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds
FENNEL & ORANGE SALAD - SIDE$7.00
Arugula, shaved fennel & oranges tossed in orange vinaigrette topped with toasted walnuts & shaved Parmesan
FENNEL & ORANGE SALAD - FULL$13.50
Arugula, shaved fennel & oranges tossed in orange vinaigrette topped with toasted walnuts & shaved Parmesan
GARDEN SALAD - SIDE
Mixed lettuce with tomato, sliced cucumber, shredded carrot, shaved red onions & radish tossed in lemon vinaigrette topped with shaved Parmesan
GARDEN SALAD - FULL$10.00
Mixed lettuce with tomato, sliced cucumber, shredded carrot, shaved red onions & radish tossed in lemon vinaigrette topped with shaved Parmesan

DAYTIME GALETTES

Available until 4PM daily.

HAM & GRUYÈRE GALETTE$12.50
Smoked ham, Gruyère cheese & a sunny-side egg garnished with mixed greens tossed in pomegranate molasses vinaigrette
SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE GALETTE$12.50
Sauteed baby spinach, bell pepper, onions & goat cheese drizzled with Sirop de Liège
PROSCIUTTO & APPLE GALETTE$14.00
Sliced Granny Smith apple & brie topped with prosciutto & arugula drizzled with Sirop de Liège
MUSHROOM GALETTE$12.50
Roasted cremini, shitake & button mushrooms with caramelized onions, Havarti and watercress

DAYTIME CLASSIC MAINS

Available until 4PM daily.

WAFFLE & CHICKEN$16.25
Hand-breaded, all natural, never frozen chicken breast served with our traditional waffle, drizzled with Ohio maple syrup & hot sauce, with a garnish salad of shredded carrot, cucumber & crumbled blue cheese, tossed in lemon vinaigrette - Ask your server about adding a seasonal or loaded waffle
BELTUCKY HOT BROWN$16.50
Traditional waffle with roasted turkey, Gruyère, smoked bacon & Mornay sauce, topped with sliced tomato
SOUTHWESTERN$12.50
Split waffle stacked with sliced turkey breast, pepper jack, lettuce, sliced tomato & chipotle mayo, frites
HAM & BRIE$12.50
Split waffle stacked with smoked ham, Brie, Granny Smith apple & pesto, frites
BISTRO BURGER$16.50
Custom blend beef patty topped with smoked bacon, goat cheese, sliced tomato, arugula & aïoli on a brioche bun, frites
BELGIAN BURGER$16.50
Custom blend beef patty topped with white cheddar, special sauce, iceberg lettuce & fried onions on a brioche bun, frites
BLACK BEAN BURGER$16.50
Housemade black bean patty topped with pepper jack, spinach, sliced red onions, tomato & aïoli on a brioche bun, frites
GRILLED HAM & CHEESE$14.00
Parmesan butter-toasted sourdough drizzled with Sirop de Liège, stuffed with smoked ham & Gruyère, topped with lemon vinaigrette tossed arugula & carrot, frites
GRILLED or FRIED CHICKEN$16.50
Choose grilled or fried chicken breast topped with white cheddar, iceberg lettuce, tomato & aïoli on a brioche bun, frites
TURKEY CLUB$13.00
Croissant split in half & stacked with sliced turkey breast, smoked bacon, Havarti, shredded carrot, sliced cucumber, hard-boiled egg & aïoli, frites
MUSSELS MARINIÈRE$23.00
P.E.I. mussels cooked with carrot, celery, onions & garlic in white wine broth, frites
MUSSELS PROVENÇALE$23.00
P.E.I. mussels cooked with onions, garlic & red pepper flakes in white wine & tomato broth, frites

DAYTIME SIGNATURE BRUNCH

Available until 4PM daily.

BISTRO BREAKFAST$15.00
Two farm-fresh eggs served with breakfast potatoes (tossed in caramelized onions, salt, parsley) with choice of meat and bread. Meats: Eckerlin goetta, whole hog sausage links, smoked bacon or turkey sausage links Breads: sourdough toast, buttermilk biscuit, croissant or our traditional Liège waffle
GOETTA HASH$13.50
Eckerlin goetta with sauteed bell peppers and onions over a  bed of Belgian frites & topped with two sunny-side eggs
CHICKEN, BISCUIT & GRAVY$16.25
Buttermilk biscuit, hand-breaded, all natural never frozen chicken breast, sunny-side egg, béchamel & fresh cracked black pepper
WAFFLE EGG BENEDICT$14.75
Waffle topped with grilled ham & a sunny-side egg, Hollandaise, parsley, scallion, watercress & arugula
WAFFLE & LOX$17.25
Waffle smothered in whipped cream cheese, topped with smoked salmon, red onions, grape tomatoes & cucumber, served with hard boiled egg & watercress
THE NATI CRÊPE$15.25
Crêpe filled with Eckerlin goetta, sauteed bell peppers & onions, Havarti & a fried egg, frites
MCWAFFLE$13.50
Split waffle stacked with an over-easy egg, smoked bacon, melted Gruyère & served with Ohio maple syrup & frites
BRUNCH BURGER$17.25
Split waffle stacked with custom-blend beef patty topped with smoked bacon, a fried egg, Havarti & served with Ohio maple syrup, frites

DAYTIME FARM EGG OMELETS

Available until 4PM daily.

BACON & CHEESE OMELET$13.50
Three eggs, smoked bacon, white cheddar, sauteed bell peppers & onions, frites
SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE OMELET$13.50
Three eggs, baby spinach, roasted grape tomatoes & goat cheese, frites

DAYTIME LIÈGE WAFFLES

Available until 4PM daily.

TRADITIONAL WAFFLE$5.00
BELGIAN CHOCOLATE & CREAM 7$7.00
Waffle topped with whipped cream & Belgian chocolate sauce
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM$7.75
Waffle topped with sliced strawberries & whipped cream
BANANA & NUTELLA$7.75
Waffle topped with sliced banana & drizzled with hazelnut cocoa spread
S'MORE$9.25
Waffle topped with house-made marshmallow whip, Belgian chocolate sauce
SEASONAL WAFFLE
Rotating seasonally inspired waffle

DAYTIME CRÊPES

Available until 4PM daily.

BANANA & NUTELLA$8.50
Traditional crêpe topped with hazelnut cocoa spread, sliced banana & powdered sugar
CARAMEL APPLE$8.50
Traditional crêpe topped with sliced Granny Smith apple, toasted walnuts & our housemade salted caramel sauce
CINNAMON$8.50
Traditional crêpe topped with cinnamon sugar & drizzled with honey

DAYTIME L'IL GNOMES

Children 10 and under. Available until 4PM daily.

FRIED CHICKEN BITES$8.50
Hand-breaded chicken nuggets, frites
GRILLED CHEESE$7.00
Sourdough bread with Havarti, frites
MAC & CHEESE$6.00
Spiral pasta in a creamy cheese sauce
MEATBALL & MASH$8.00
Beef & pork meatball served over mashed potatoes
SEASONAL FRUIT$5.00

DAYTIME SIDES

Available until 4PM daily.

SEASONAL FRUIT$5.00
SMOKED BACON$5.00
WHOLE HOG SAUSAGE LINKS$5.00
TURKEY SAUSAGE LINKS$5.00
ECKERLIN GOETTA$5.00
BREAKFAST POTATOES$6.00
FRITES$7.00

NIGHTTIME SHAREABLES

Available after 4PM.

BIER CHEESE & PRETZELS$12.50
Raspberry Lambic infused cheese sauce served with housemade pretzels
BAKED BRIE$9.50
Drizzled in Sirop de Liège topped with roasted walnuts, lemon zest & parsley, served with toasted sourdough
MAC & CHEESE$9.50
Spiral pasta baked in Mornay sauce topped with Gruyère cheese & toasted breadcrumbs
BRUSSELS SPROUTS$8.50
Caramelized Brussels sprouts tossed in sherry vinaigrette topped with smoked bacon
BELGIAN FRITES$7.00
Imported Belgian Bintje potato frites served with chipotle mayo
LOADED FRITES$15.00
Imported Belgian Bintje potato frites topped with caramelized onions, Mornay sauce, shredded Gruyère, smoked bacon & scallions

NIGHTTIME SALADS

Available after 4PM.

MIXED BERRY SALAD - SIDE$8.00
Mixed lettuce with berries and farro tossed in pomegranate molasses vinaigrette topped with goat cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds
MIXED BERRY SALAD - FULL$14.75
Mixed lettuce with berries and farro tossed in pomegranate molasses vinaigrette topped with goat cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds
FENNEL & ORANGE SALAD - SIDE$7.00
Arugula, shaved fennel & oranges tossed in orange vinaigrette topped with toasted walnuts & shaved Parmesan
FENNEL & ORANGE SALAD - FULL$13.50
Arugula, shaved fennel & oranges tossed in orange vinaigrette topped with toasted walnuts & shaved Parmesan
GARDEN SALAD - SIDE$6.00
Mixed lettuce with tomato, sliced cucumber, shredded carrot, shaved red onions & radish tossed in lemon vinaigrette topped with shaved Parmesan
GARDEN SALAD - FULL
Mixed lettuce with tomato, sliced cucumber, shredded carrot, shaved red onions & radish tossed in lemon vinaigrette topped with shaved Parmesan
- Add Grilled/Fried Chicken$6.50
- Add Salmon$7.50

NIGHTTIME MOULES-FRITES

Available after 4PM.

MARINIÈRE$23.00
P.E.I. mussels cooked with carrot, celery, onions & garlic in white wine broth, frites
ARDENNAISE$23.00
P.E.I. mussels cooked with smoked bacon, cremini mushroom & onions in creamy broth, frites
PROVENÇALE$23.00
P.E.I. mussels cooked with onions, garlic & red pepper flakes in white wine & tomato broth, frites
MARSEILLE$23.00
P.E.I. mussels cooked with carrot, fennel & onions in creamy broth, frites
PESTO CREAM$23.00
P.E.I. mussels cooked with onions and garlic with white wine pesto cream broth, frites

NIGHTTIME BREAKFAST FOR DINNER

BISTRO BREAKFAST$15.00
Two farm-fresh eggs served with breakfast potatoes (tossed in caramelized onions, salt, parsley) with choice of meat and bread. Meats: Eckerlin goetta, whole hog sausage links, smoked bacon or turkey sausage links Breads: sourdough toast, buttermilk biscuit, croissant or our traditional Liège waffle
GOETTA HASH$13.50
Eckerlin goetta with sauteed bell peppers and onions over a bed of Belgian frites & topped with two sunny-side eggs
CHICKEN, BISCUIT & GRAVY$16.25
Buttermilk biscuit, hand-breaded, all natural never frozen chicken breast, sunny-side egg, béchamel & fresh cracked black pepper
BRUNCH BURGER$17.25
Split waffle stacked with custom-blend beef patty topped with smoked bacon, a fried egg, Havarti & served with Ohio maple syrup, frites
STEAK & EGGS$25.00
8 oz. sirloin, garlic butter, two eggs your way, breakfast potatoes

NIGHTTIME ENTRÉES

Available after 4PM.

WAFFLE & CHICKEN$16.25
Hand-breaded, all natural, never frozen chicken breast served with our traditional waffle, drizzled with Ohio maple syrup & hot sauce, with a garnish salad of shredded carrot, cucumber & crumbled blue cheese, tossed in lemon vinaigrette - Ask your server about adding a seasonal or loaded waffle
BELTUCKY HOT BROWN$16.50
Traditional waffle with roasted turkey, Gruyère, smoked bacon & Mornay sauce, topped with sliced tomato
CHICKEN WATERZOOI$22.00
Belgian stew of roasted chicken breast, egg, carrot, onions, celery, fennel & potato in a creamy broth seasoned with lemon, nutmeg & fresh cracked black peppercorn
SALMON & ENDIVE$24.00
Pan seared salmon served with braised Belgian endive, sautéed fingerling potato & radish, topped with Hollandaise sauce & watercress
STEAK & FRITES$26.00
Seared beef steak topped with garlic butter, served with frites & garnish salad of shredded carrot, cucumber & crumbled blue cheese, tossed in lemon vinaigrette
BELGIAN MEATBALLS$18.25
Traditional Belgian meatballs made with ground beef & pork, onions, parlsey & nutmeg over Belgian potato mash (Stoemp) mixed with carrot, caramelized onions & cream topped with a sauce made of onions, beef stock, beer & Sirop de Liège
PASTA BOLOGNESE$17.25
Fettuccine tossed in bolognese meat sauce made of ground beef & pork, carrot, celery, onions, white wine, tomato & cream, topped with shaved Parmesan & chopped parsley
CARBONNADES FLAMANDES$24.00
Braised beef cooked in onions, garlic, beef stock, mustard, Sirop de Liège & bier, frites

NIGHTTIME HANDHELDS

Available after 4PM.

BELGIAN BURGER$16.50
Custom blend beef patty topped with white cheddar, special sauce, iceberg lettuce & fried onions on a brioche bun, frites
BLACK BEAN BURGER$16.50
Housemade black bean patty topped with pepper jack, spinach, sliced red onions, tomato & aïoli on a brioche bun, frites VF
BISTRO BURGER$16.50
Custom blend beef patty topped with smoked bacon, goat cheese, sliced tomato, arugula & aïoli on a brioche bun, frites
GRILLED or FRIED CHICKEN$16.50
Choose grilled or fried chicken breast topped with white cheddar, iceberg lettuce, tomato & aïoli on a brioche bun, frites

NIGHTTIME GALETTES

Available after 4PM.

HAM & GRUYÈRE$12.50
Smoked ham, Gruyère cheese & a sunny-side egg garnished with mixed greens tossed in pomegranate molasses vinaigrette
SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE$12.50
Sauteed baby spinach, bell pepper, onions & goat cheese drizzled with Sirop de Liège
PROSCIUTTO & APPLE$14.00
Sliced Granny Smith apple & brie topped with prosciutto & arugula drizzled with Sirop de Liège
SMOKED SALMON$15.00
Shaved cucumber, radish, sliced red onions, tomato & watercress topped with lemon crème fraîche
MUSHROOM$12.50
Roasted cremini, shitake & button mushrooms with caramelized onions, Havarti and watercress

NIGHTTIME LIÈGE WAFFLES

Available after 4PM.

TRADITIONAL WAFFLE$5.00
BELGIAN CHOCOLATE & CREAM$7.00
Waffle topped with whipped cream & Belgian chocolate sauce VF
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM$7.75
Waffle topped with sliced strawberries & whipped cream
BANANA & NUTELLA$7.75
Waffle topped with sliced banana & drizzled with hazelnut cocoa spread
S'MORE$9.25
Waffle topped with house-made marshmallow whip, Belgian chocolate sauce
SEASONAL
Rotating seasonally inspired waffle

NIGHTTIME CRÊPES

Available after 4PM.

BANANA & NUTELLA$8.50
Traditional crêpe topped with hazelnut cocoa spread, sliced banana & powdered sugar
CARAMEL APPLE$8.50
Traditional crêpe topped with sliced Granny Smith apple, toasted walnuts & our housemade salted caramel sauce
CINNAMON$8.50
Traditional crêpe topped with cinnamon sugar & drizzled with honey

NIGHTTIME L'IL GNOMES

Children 10 and under. Available after 4PM.

FRIED CHICKEN BITES$8.50
Hand-breaded chicken nuggets, frites
GRILLED CHEESE$7.00
Sourdough bread with Havarti, frites
MAC & CHEESE$6.00
Spiral pasta in a creamy cheese sauce
MEATBALL & MASH$8.00
Beef & pork meatball served over mashed potatoes
SEASONAL FRUIT$5.00

What 244 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best food and staff. Ella was the best waiter and the galette and crepes were amazing.
F
Fitz
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Should not take reservations so close to closing. We wanted dessert, but had not been told the kitchen was closing – so we missed out. I wish the server had let us know.
T
Trauts
Cincinnati
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good comfort food. Nice atmosphere to hang with friends and family.
KM
KamelM
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been to other locations of ToB, but this was my first time at The Banks. My group and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and had great food and service from Laura!
LE
LisaE
Columbus
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was so good. The flavors are out of this world. We also really liked our drinks too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We had to wait a bit for our server, but after that all was good. Food was really good!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Taste of Belgium at the Banks was the perfect spot to dine at before Reds Opening Day! Customer service from our server, Crystal, was excellent! She ensured that our meals were just how we liked them and was very thorough and accommodating with my gluten & nut allergies. I will definitely be back! 😊
SH
SueH
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, good beer. Comfortable setting, friendly service.
NS
NicoleS
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Good food, but certain things taken off or changed on the menu, reducing the value. Also, our waiter failed to apply a $15 coupon, and after calling the restaurant and being told it was handled, it still was not applied.
LD
LindaD
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mussels were outstanding!!
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wineandineme
Pittsburgh
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Food was ok. Galette was cold and not enough filling.
S
Suz3354
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and we had a great time! Our server was very accommodating and helpful as I had only been there once before and my daughter had never been. We will definitely come back!
VL
VeronikaL
Key West
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! My daughter gobbled up the pretzel and the burger. Delicious choice!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall4food5service1ambience2
Table was not completely set. Had to grab silverware from other end of the table after asking with waitress standing right there. Very odd
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. Just keep in mind they have smaller portions of food on some of their entrees. Will definitely come back here again!
BB
BradB
Cincinnati
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed it..
H
Hockeymom
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone was so friendly and accommodating since we arrived 45 min early for our reservation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
In our group the breakfast burger and meatballs were great hits. We enjoy the the chipotle mayo with the fries. We each had one of the waffle dessert. The strawberry and cream plus the s’more were wonderful. Watching the blow torch to prep the marshmallow for the s’more was cool.
RR
RachelR
Detroit
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
You get a large amount of mussels in an order. Food was delicious. Good service.
GB
GwenB
Cincinnati
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Waiter was not happy but he he did his work. Food excellent. Party behind us was so kid we could not hear each other talk.
CM
CollegeMom
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Family all together for Thanksgiving weekend.
MM
MelissaM
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Family get-together for Thanksgiving. Our server, Carolyn
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Buckeye2020
Cincinnati
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had a great family dinner here after catching a show at heritage bank arena. Easy walk and Justine parking spot for the evening. Great food and good service. We had a lovely evening.
V
Vinoluvr
Cincinnati
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very enjoyable evening at The Banks. Wonderful meal with friends prior to concert. Service was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Went to Taste for a business lunch for 6 people. 5 of the individuals received their lunch about 10 minutes before the 6th person. Overall service was not that great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant was packed, servers worked hard to assure quality service with many things outside of their control. Running out of items and backed up bartender service were both outside of his control. He did a nice job explaining what was happening
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Service and Food!
AS
AnotherSmith
Cincinnati
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Good food and drinks, server was friendly. Was clearly a busy night, as they were very behind. Not sure I’d go back again for dinner with the overall experience.
RJ
RayJ3
Cincinnati
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Always a very good experience. My only issue here was the inconsistency with the bar staff. My first beer came in a small snifter even though the alcohol contest was 6.5%. The 2nd serving came in a pint glass. Gent shirt changed on my order.
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johnb
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent breakfast! Highly recommend the seasonal apple cinnamon waffles. Very clean and superb service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fantastic!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wedding day brunch.
HH
HHHappy
Charleston
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
The meal was ok, not great. The server is not very attentive. The hostess did not understand or care that we did not want to seated at the table near the entrance where all employees and customers would pass. The restaurant was not busy. There may have been six tables with customers.
R
Rick
Cincinnati
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
our server was very nice and friendly but service was problematic: ordered wine and waters - got the wine, had to ask again for water...mushroom crepe arrived, had to ask for individual plates...ordered moules & frites - got the moules, had to ask for the frites...the table next to us checked out and left a lot of uneaten food - took about fifteen minutes before the table was cleared...all that said, we enjoyed the bistro vibe and will probably return in the future
DJ
DougJ
Cincinnati
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Game day so it was busy. Food was great ! Service was good for the number of customers dining
t
tlpurdue
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
The waffle was hard doesn’t seem they cook before plating…. Crossant horrible… summed up…. Bye ….
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food options with a Belgium twist. Really enjoyed the meatballs and cocktails were tasty.
s
stephaniew
Detroit
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
The hostess wasn’t very friendly, they couldn’t find the reservation I made at first. We waited a very long time for a waiter to come to our table. The waiter was very friendly and the food was good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
Went there for my 21st birthday brunch with family from out of town— the cocktails were delish and I got an awesome birthday waffle!!
KB
KenB
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was part of a 3 day staycation. First time eating here. Our server Crystal was great. Tje food was excellent. We’ll be back for sure.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Taste of Belgium at The Banks using the Order Online button. Taste of Belgium at The Banks also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 396-5800.

Taste of Belgium at The Banks is rated 4.7 stars by 244 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

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(513) 396-5800

Other options

Order online

Google Map for Taste of Belgium at The Banks

16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Vine
Neighborhood
Cincinnati
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Belgian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Limited street parking available, as well as garage parking with stairs/elevator access less than 1 block away (park in the orange zone at the west end of the garage).
Public transit
From Downtown, the streetcar will bring you to 2nd and Walnut (2 blocks away). There are trolley stops to-and-from Northern Kentucky located across the street (Rosa Parks) and on the corner of Walnut street and East Freedom Way.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://authenticwaffle.com/
Phone number
(513) 396-5800
Catering
Weddings, corporate functions, baby showers, or even if you just want to throw a Waffle Bar party, ToB can deliver an experience you and your guests will never forget. Call us today to speak to a Catering Account Executive, or visit our website at www.authenticwaffle.com to request more information.

Taste of Belgium at The Banks

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

Additional information

DAYTIME SHAREABLES

BIER CHEESE & PRETZELS$12.50

BAKED BRIE$11.00

MAC & CHEESE$9.50

BRUSSELS SPROUTS$8.50

BELGIAN FRITES$7.00

LOADED FRITES$15.00

DAYTIME SALADS

MIXED BERRY SALAD - SIDE$8.00

MIXED BERRY SALAD - FULL$14.75

FENNEL & ORANGE SALAD - SIDE$7.00

FENNEL & ORANGE SALAD - FULL$13.50

GARDEN SALAD - SIDE

GARDEN SALAD - FULL$10.00

DAYTIME GALETTES

HAM & GRUYÈRE GALETTE$12.50

SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE GALETTE$12.50

PROSCIUTTO & APPLE GALETTE$14.00

MUSHROOM GALETTE$12.50

DAYTIME CLASSIC MAINS

WAFFLE & CHICKEN$16.25

BELTUCKY HOT BROWN$16.50

SOUTHWESTERN$12.50

HAM & BRIE$12.50

BISTRO BURGER$16.50

BELGIAN BURGER$16.50

BLACK BEAN BURGER$16.50

GRILLED HAM & CHEESE$14.00

GRILLED or FRIED CHICKEN$16.50

TURKEY CLUB$13.00

MUSSELS MARINIÈRE$23.00

MUSSELS PROVENÇALE$23.00

DAYTIME SIGNATURE BRUNCH

BISTRO BREAKFAST$15.00

GOETTA HASH$13.50

CHICKEN, BISCUIT & GRAVY$16.25

WAFFLE EGG BENEDICT$14.75

WAFFLE & LOX$17.25

THE NATI CRÊPE$15.25

MCWAFFLE$13.50

BRUNCH BURGER$17.25

DAYTIME FARM EGG OMELETS

BACON & CHEESE OMELET$13.50

SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE OMELET$13.50

DAYTIME LIÈGE WAFFLES

TRADITIONAL WAFFLE$5.00

BELGIAN CHOCOLATE & CREAM 7$7.00

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM$7.75

BANANA & NUTELLA$7.75

S'MORE$9.25

SEASONAL WAFFLE

DAYTIME CRÊPES

BANANA & NUTELLA$8.50

CARAMEL APPLE$8.50

CINNAMON$8.50

DAYTIME L'IL GNOMES

FRIED CHICKEN BITES$8.50

GRILLED CHEESE$7.00

MAC & CHEESE$6.00

MEATBALL & MASH$8.00

SEASONAL FRUIT$5.00

DAYTIME SIDES

SEASONAL FRUIT$5.00

SMOKED BACON$5.00

WHOLE HOG SAUSAGE LINKS$5.00

TURKEY SAUSAGE LINKS$5.00

ECKERLIN GOETTA$5.00

BREAKFAST POTATOES$6.00

FRITES$7.00

NIGHTTIME SHAREABLES

BIER CHEESE & PRETZELS$12.50

BAKED BRIE$9.50

MAC & CHEESE$9.50