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

The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge

4.8 (1334)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
116 S Main St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic

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 1,334 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Columbus

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  • Columbus

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  • Columbus

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  • 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 renowned for its "elegant and refined" decor and exceptional service by staff like Lindsey and Hannah. Diners praise its "superb" and "exceptional" food, from ribeye to sea bass, with standout desserts like mocha-mousse cake. The ambience evokes a classic fine-dining experience with "outstanding" meals and "impeccable" service. Ideal for special occasions, it is a "hidden gem" worth the drive from Columbus.
1,334 Reviews

  1. Matt

    Columbus1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    So I made a reservation on Tuesday for Friday at 6:15. My wife and I have 10 year old twins so we do not get many nights out at all. We have ate at the Alcove several times over the last couple years and generally have a great experience, I do complain about the menu choices a lot but find something. Last night I had the ribeye, added onions and mushrooms and the French onion soup. My wife had the Miso Seabass, it was good but we really missed the Sake Seabass. We showed up at 5:45 for a 6:15 reservation. The seater said she couldn’t seat us immediately but could shortly. We sat at the bar and had an app and a couple of drinks. At 6:17 I go to the seater stand, had to wait then when she came back you could see the light bulb kick on and she rushed us with a girl that was a busser. I had to get my wife at the bar and the girl seemed impatient. We were or felt rushed to our table. What I felt was too long our server finally show up to get our drink order. It took longer than expected for our drinks to come, only one mixed drink. Then our server did not show up for quite awhile to get our dinner order. We placed our dinner order and waited again. From a 6:15 reservation we did not get our dinner until 7:15-7:20, no app as that was at the bar just dinner. My steak was supposed to be medium but was more medium well with more stress on well. It was pretty flavorless for a ribeye and the onions and mushrooms were well undercooked more raw. The onion soup was good. Also our server forgot to bring us bread. So it’s just multiple things that created a bad experience.

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  2. Marilyn

    Columbus7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. Had a late lunch that was marvelous. Brandon was our server and he was cordial and attentive. The decor is elegant and refined. Planning to bring my friends for lunch some time soon.

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  3. Patti

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The filet mignon and ribeye steaks were perfectly prepared. Drinks were good. We tried the orange and key lime pie, absolutely loved it! We go to The Alcove every year we’re in the area. It never disappoints!

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  4. Linda

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to the Alcove tonight to celebrate our 43rd Anniversary. Our whole experience from start to finish was subperb, and out waitress, Lindsey, was exceptional! Thank you for making out evening extra special!

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  5. FormerlyBigD VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Both Chilean Sea Bass and Ribeye main courses were excellent. One of the best servers we have experienced in recent years. A gem in Mt. Vernon.

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  6. David VIP

    Columbus38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love this place, it’s a hidden gem.. my wife and I come and 1 hr in half.. I was so disappointed I had bad service this time.. we normally have outstanding service..

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  7. Jim & Terri

    Columbus4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience when we go to The Alcove. Looking forward to the next time!

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  8. William

    Columbus9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu is broad, from appetizers to dessert, well-executed and nicely served. One must travel far and wide to find the likes of bacon-wrapped stuffed dates or Oysters Rockefeller for appetizers. Entrees offered included among several others, hanger steak, sea bass, and rack-of-lamb. Our waiter recommended a mocha-mousse cake with salted crust for dessert that was truly exceptional. The restaurant's quiet, elegant, ambience brings to mind the experience common to fine restaurants in the late 1940s and 1950s.

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  9. Joy

    Columbus4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An impressive dining experience with top notch food and service.

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  10. Mary

    Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I want to thank you for a wonderful 1st experience at The Alcove. Our server Ben was great and the manager made it a priority to stop at our table to see how we enjoyed our evening. He even escorted us on a quick tour of the building. I have to say my meal, Salmon Oscar, was probably one of the best variations of a salmon dish that I have had. Superb! The restaurant itself is just beautiful and we will most certainly return and recommend to friends who may visit the area.

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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 4.8 stars by 1334 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
11:30 PM
Booked 19 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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