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Facade from Main Street - The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge, Mount Vernon, OH

The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge

4.9
4.9
1317 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
116 S Main St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming

Founded in 1911 as a small ice cream and candy shop in the heart of Downtown Mount Vernon, The Alcove offers the finest dining experience in Central Ohio. Our diverse menu includes steak and seafood favorites as well as our signature Prime Rib of Beef available Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings. Within feet of one-of-a-kind shops, just a block away from The Grand Hotel, across the street from The Woodward Opera House, and a few miles from Kenyon College and the Mount Vernon Nazarene University, our establishment is a great location for gathering with loved ones young, elderly, and in between. Whether you're entertaining or looking to be entertained, The Alcove is the perfect spot for you. | Join us today to experience Casual Elegance. We'll save you a seat. | Reservations and Carry-Out orders may also be made by calling us at 740.392.3076.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (740) 392-3076
  • Website
    http://alcoverestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jared Driesbach
  • Catering
    Please contact Rae Ann Butcher our Event & Catering Coordinator at 740.392.3076 | rbutcher@alcoverestaurant.com for all of your private event and catering needs!
  • Private party facilities
    Our 2nd floor Garden Room in the front half of our establishment can accommodate 60 guests comfortably, while the Banquet Room in the back half can accommodate up to 100. There is also a private bar and restroom facilities for those spaces to share.
  • Location
    116 S Main St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Cross street
    In between Gambier and Vine
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 1,317 people are saying

The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Columbus

    Best Overall

  • Columbus

    Best Food

  • Columbus

    Best Service

  • Columbus

    Best Ambiance

  • Columbus

    Best Value

  • Columbus

    Romantic

  • Columbus

    Contemporary American

  • Columbus

    Best Overall

  • Columbus

    Best Food

  • Columbus

    Best Service

  • Columbus

    Best Ambiance

  • Columbus

    Best Value

  • Columbus

    Romantic

  • Columbus

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge in Mt. Vernon is celebrated for its "excellent service," "delicious food," and "beautiful atmosphere." Diners appreciate the attentive staff, particularly servers like Ali, Allie, Dawn, and Hannah. The prime rib, oysters, and various entrees receive high praise. It's a "wonderful dining experience" with a cozy, elegant vibe, perfect for special occasions.

1,317 Reviews

  1. Cara

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaraunt was beautiful. The food was delicious & and the service was great. Rolls were a disappointment; we expected a house made bread instead of frozen.

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  2. Elizabeth

    Columbus7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Running out of two menu items in the middle of a three-hour special Easter dinner service is unacceptable. Chicken cordon bleu was outstanding. The substitute baked potato was adequate. Shrimp bisque was not warm enough. Server Hannah was attentive, helpful, and apologetic about the unavailable items.

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  3. Nicole

    Miami9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner! The prime rib was delicious. The service was excellent, Ali took great care of us and made the experience even better. Highly recommend!

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  4. Martha

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was wonderful! Two of our entrees were a bit undercooked. The ambience of The Alcove is always exceptional.

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  5. Brian

    Columbus3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great hidden gem in the heart of Mt. Vernon. My wife and I stayed at The Grand Hotel, which is a block up the street, and walked to a wonderful anniversary dinner.

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  6. Fred

    Boise4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a delicious meal with out of town friends this evening. Service was excellent and the ambience was nice for us older types.

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  7. Laura

    Columbus5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for lunch, quiet and great service with delicious food. Attentive staff was nice and restaurant was clean and well maintained, very comfortable and great experience.

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  8. Jeff

    Edinburgh15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was perfect as always in the server, Allie, was very attentive and pleasant. The restaurant is very beautiful. I will be back.

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  9. Marlene VIP

    Columbus7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant all around- worth traveling an hour from Columbus. Lovely ambience, great service, delicious food. We've started having all our celebratory meals at The Alcove!

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  10. John

    Naples14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with classy atmosphere. Service and food was very good.

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FAQs

The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (740) 392-3076.

The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.9 stars by 1317 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
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge

116 S Main St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Additional information

  • Cross street
    In between Gambier and Vine
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jared Driesbach
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://alcoverestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (740) 392-3076
  • Catering
    Please contact Rae Ann Butcher our Event & Catering Coordinator at 740.392.3076 | rbutcher@alcoverestaurant.com for all of your private event and catering needs!
  • Private party facilities
    Our 2nd floor Garden Room in the front half of our establishment can accommodate 60 guests comfortably, while the Banquet Room in the back half can accommodate up to 100. There is also a private bar and restroom facilities for those spaces to share.

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