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The Aperture, Cincinnati, OH

The Aperture

4.7 (333)
$50 and over
Market Cuisine
900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206-2008

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
The Aperture, the first full-scale restaurant project from Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown. The menu reflects the concept of Mediterranean mezze style dining, consisting of many small plates, rustic in nature and reflective of seasonality and creates a natural progression and flow for the dining experience. The Aperture’s menu reflects three fundamental tenets: intention, balance, and focus. The menu - and its individual dishes - are approached with the objective of putting critical thought into every component, eliminating the extraneous, and ensuring a natural flow across the menu. The culinary program is heavily influenced by the cuisine of the broader Mediterranean region and the simple, seasonal cooking of Southern France, Italy, Greece, and the Levant.

Our menu changes often and with the seasons. You can always find our current menu on our website www.theaperturecinci.com.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Market Cuisine, Mediterranean, Crossover
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 872-1970
  • Website
    http://www.theaperturecinci.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    JORDAN ANTHONY BROWN

Experiences

  • The Aperture BBQ Week

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 1, 2025 - Jul 5, 2025
    One of Chef’s favorite food memories was the first time he tasted true Texas BBQ somewhere outside of Austin, Texas. On the heels of that memory, we’ve decided to take a break from our normal menu during the entire week of the July 4th holiday to do a special BBQ “pop-up.” We’ll be featuring all the hits (and more) - brisket, pork ribs, smoked chicken wings, pimento cheese, potato salad, banana cream pie, and all the sauces your heart desires. We’re excited to announce the menu shortly, but in the meantime we’d encourage you to reserve a spot for you and yours - whatever day your heart desires. Tickets are $50 per guest. The ticket includes a choice of 3 of our 5 offered proteins, 3 of our 6 classic BBQ sides & of course, Texas Toast. We'll have some additional proteins and sides available a la carte - as BBQ should be; you might even see a lamb burger or proper fried chicken. Time will tell. Regardless, the full menu will be released shortly. We're excited for this one, and we suspect you will be too.

Menu

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What 333 people are saying

The Aperture 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Aperture offers an "inventive and impressive" dining experience with "delicious" and creatively executed dishes. The service is "knowledgeable and attentive," enhancing the warm and vibrant atmosphere. Though some find it "pricey," the unique flavors and ever-changing menu make it a "must-visit," especially for adventurous palates.
333 Reviews

  1. Maggie VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton72 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I am an adventurous eater, but was very disappointed in the food at Aperture. They describe themselves as a fusion restaurant but I can say that the two predominant flavors were that of pistachios and Indian spices. They serve small plates to share and many of the dishes we ordered started tasting the same. I have to say the Gravlax dish was amazing. There is no bread service, we said we were willing to pay and we were served one sandwich size slice, no butter or olive oil, then charged $12 for the "one" slice of bread. The charred carrots had so many Indian spices you could not taste the carrots. The most expensive dish on the menu was Iberia pork which was delicious except for the side dishes which were a bean and corn combo again drowning in Indian spices which for us were inedible. Dessert also was disappointing. I ordered a Pavlova with lemon curd. The lightness of the meringue was drowned in a heavy lemon curd and whole/chopped pistachios (which were also on my appetizer dish of gravlax). A dessert of this lightness should have had ground not chopped pistachios.
    The ApertureResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Maggie, Thank you for your review. We’re sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations, & we appreciate you bringing this to our attention Your feedback is crucial to us as we strive to improve our service. For further clarification, we are heavily inspired by a wide variety of spices and can see how not everyone's palate agrees with that style. We do not offer bread service, but I am happy to fulfill a refund for the $12 bread upcharge, an oversight on our behalf. Thank you for the feedback never-the-less. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have more details about your experience you'd like to share. Thank you for helping us grow and improve. -Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director

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  2. Oliver VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my 2nd time at The Aperture. And is was as phenomenal as the first time. It’s all the rage and it’s all true. Best restaurant in Cincinnati and I will be a regular.
    The ApertureResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your glowing review. From start to finish we are happy to hear that you loved The Aperture. We hope to serve you again soon. Warm Regards, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director

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  3. Serenity

    Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time and dinner experience. We even enjoyed the service. Especially when at the end of our meal we were given a gift card and glasses of cava as we were there to celebrate our anniversary. However, it was brought to my attention, by the gift giver, that the gift card was not from the restaurant as implied. I was embarrassed to be caught out looking unappreciative. It was an otherwise perfect experience. Each dish better than the last and a wine and cocktail list with something to pair perfectly. Sas that we were left with a bad taste.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the warmest and tastiest dining experiences I have ever had.
    The ApertureResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed your dinner with us. We hope to see you again soon for another memorable visit. Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Warm Regards, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director

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  5. Scott VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fabulous. We tried 10 different things and the blueberry sorbet. Everything was wonderful and a different mix flavors. Service was flawless. Dan navigated us thru the menu selections and volume perfectly. A fun place to go with a group.
    The ApertureResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for dining with us and for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear that you loved everything from the service to the food. Dan will be so happy to hear this positive feedback, she is a fabulous server. We hope to serve you again soon. Best, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director

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  6. Suzanne VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose to celebrate our 20th anniversary at The Aperture. After reading so many articles about their accolades, we had to try it out! We were seated next to the open kitchen which I love. We started with the smoked Mackerel and the charred carrots followed by the mafaldine and the buckwheat gnochetti. Everything was so full of flavor. A lot of which I was not familiar with but now I want more! We shared the Iberico pork. That was the star! So tender, juicy. Please keep it on the menu! Finished off with the white chocolate tart. Servers were attentive and very knowledgeable. Answered all of our questions. They even brought us a champagne toast for our anniversary. We’ll be back for sure!
    The ApertureResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Suzanne, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and appreciated the quality of our food. Our team works hard to create dishes that our guests will love, and it’s always rewarding to hear such positive feedback. We can’t wait to have you back for more delicious dining experiences at The Aperture. Best Regards, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director

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  7. Akanksha VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We did not like current menu. Not much options for vegetarians.

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  8. Carl VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton196 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at Aperture. We brought friends who hadn’t been there before we all loved it. Great cocktails too. We had dinner before going to the Jazz club, Cafe Vivace, a block away. Great night in East Walnut Hills.
    The ApertureResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Carl, Thank you for your positive review! We’re glad to see that you had a great experience at The Aperture. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for your support. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best Regards, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director

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  9. megan VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorites were the coctails, carrots and octopus. Service was fantastic.
    The ApertureResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Megan, Thank you for your positive review! We’re glad to see that you had a great experience at The Aperture. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for your support. We look forward to serving you again soon! Warm Regards, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director

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  10. Maria

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing! I loved the cucumbers with ricotta, the duck dish and the Branzino. Highly recommend it
    The ApertureResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Maria, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and appreciated the quality of our food. We can’t wait to have you back for more delicious dining experiences at The Aperture. Best Regards, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director

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The Aperture is rated 4.7 stars by 333 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Aperture

900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206-2008

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gilbert & McMillan
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Market Cuisine, Mediterranean, Crossover
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Executive chef
    JORDAN ANTHONY BROWN
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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