OKTO Restaurant by E+O

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   We had an excellent meal.

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   ChristieW

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 5, 2022

   overall3food4service5ambience5

   The air conditioning was not working, and it was too hot to even enjoy the food

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   Thedoghouse

   Cincinnati

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on July 30, 2022

   overall3food2service5ambience5

   I really wanted to like OKTO. Mediterranean food is one of my favorites but unfortunately the food left me unimpressed. The lamb gyro was basically tasteless. The meat was thin and charred and the pita was dry and brittle. The fries were good. The service was good. We waited too long to make reservations for a Saturday night but OKTO was wide open. Now I know why. I suspect this restaurant won’t be around for the long haul. Better gyros at many of the local dives for a fraction of the cost.

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   Skbennett

   Cincinnati

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on July 30, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   First time to Okto and our party of 7 loved it! Awesome Greek menu with delicious food, served with positivity and attention to details. We will definitely be back!

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on July 29, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our waiter was professional and attentive. The food was delicious. I moved here from Chicago where I ate Mediterranean food often and this was by far the best I’ve had in Cincinnati. Our entire party had a wonderful experience. Thank you.

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   Pete

   Detroit

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on July 29, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   This was our first time at Okto and were pleased with our meal. The food and service were excellent. We shared a grilled octopus appetizer that came on a bed of fava puree similar to hummus but made with Fava bean instead; octopus was tender and delicious. One of us had the Souvlaki mixed grill (lamb & chicken) served over cous-cous with a Greek salad made with cherry tomatoes along with some roasted vegetables. The other entree was a grilled mixed seafood dish with lobster, shrimp & octopus along with roasted vegetables. This is right across from Aronoff Center so it would be convenient before a show. We plan to go back. The only downside I could anticipate would be the noise level as it is open with high ceilings, hard surfaces and nearby tables. We ate early so noise was not an issue. Great restaurant and nice to finally see some upscale Greek food in Cincinnati!

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   JonathanK

   Columbus

   13 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on July 28, 2022

   overall2food2service3ambience3

   I really wanted to like OKTO. To be fair, the table was lovely, the drinks were tasty, if perhaps a bit pricy, and the calamari was excellent. Our entrees however (burger and lamb gyro) were both way over cooked. The Greek fries were cooked well but way heavy on herbs. The service was attentive and delivered with positivity.

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8. KH

   KatieH

   Cincinnati

   19 reviews

   4.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on July 23, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   This was a perfect spot for a pre-theater dinner. Once we told our server that we were going to the show, she made sure we were finished in time. The food was very good. Tuna carpaccio appetizer was delicious. Pastitsio was very good, but could have used a bit more spice and garlic. Baklava dessert was divine. We will definitely return.

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   richclift

   Cincinnati

   138 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   138 reviews

   Dined on July 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Alison was great! She was very familiar with the menu and was able to help us make our dinner selections. She did not rush us but was able to keep us on schedule to make the Aronoff. The branzino was amazing. We were not disappointed in any of our selections. This was not our first experience and it will not be our last.

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10. KS

    KimS

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We got the octopus and it was tender and flavorful, the Bronzino which they deboned table side and torched the lemon and rosemary awesome presentation! The Greek apple pie was fantastic too!

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11. BL

    BrianL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Food quality, taste, and value were spot on. Server was excellent as well. Only complaint was the bar service was delayed. Could have been staffing etc. Definitely did not ruin our visit just a little noticeable that simple wine pours took longer than standard to arrive. Overall a fantastic evening.

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    Paul

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Excellent experience with great food and service!

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    Suze

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Brody was an excellent server. All of our dishes were wonderful. The gyros were huge!!! Tuna appetizer was awesome with a nice kick to it. Saganaki excellent! Will definitely be back!

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14. K

    Konstantinos

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Helpful but inexperienced waiters. Food was excellent.

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    vag17

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Celebrated my birthday at OKTO! Food was excellent as were drinks and especially the service!

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Food was good. Service was pretty good.

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17. LK

    LaraK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had been wanting to try OKTO for a few months and I was not disappointed -- the food was just as good as it looked and tasted fresh and delicious! The atmosphere was great for a date or a meetup with friends, and the staff was friendly and conscientious. I'll definitely be coming back to try more from the menu.

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18. BB

    BetsyB

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Yummy drinks and delicious food. The seafood is very good . One person in our group ordered a burger - very dry and not particularly flavorful . It felt a little short staffed too

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience1

    Low quality food for an expensive price. Terrible lighting and bad ambiance. I am a big fan of E + O and was expecting a lot more

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    Robin

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a great dinner before the play. Food was very good, great menú selection. Service was excellent. Will go again and again.

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    Sass

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First timer. Loved it. Beautiful restaurant with great food. Will Recommend!

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    All around great experience

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23. NH

    NickiH

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food surpassed all expectations!

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    itsaboutfood

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience4

    Air conditioning was out, and no accommodations, such as fans, we’re available. An anomaly to the excellent food and service.

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25. SF

    StephanieF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious. The prices were reasonable and it was very comfortable inside. It’s directly across the street from the Aronoff and perfect for a before show dinner.

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26. DF

    DFinkasaurus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    We arrived early for our reservation but we’re seated immediately. Service was excellent, our server was very nice, efficient but pleasant. Drinks were ok, nothing I would go back for. The burrata salad was delicious but the entrees were nothing to rave about. My husband had the gyro and I had the lasagna. The tzatziki sauce was very good but the gyro lamb looked like something out of a grocer’s freezer and the fries were good but again, nothing to write home about. My lasagna was VERY cheesy and not much of the meat sauce I was hoping for. I would say it was a bit more like a very fancy mac and cheese. I would probably go back if I had friends made a reservation and wanted to go but I would not make the trip to downtown Cincinnati just for dinner there

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    Tab4two

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The atmosphere was fabulous, we had such a good time! Our waitress was fun, had great suggestions, and was always there by the time we noticed we wanted something. The space is superbly decorated, and the food is spot-on upscale Greek. We had the flaming cheese as an app, which was fun! The branzino and yellowfin tuna as entrees, and the Greek yogurt as dessert. No regrets, though my husband and I both fell in love with the purple potatoes and yellowfin tuna! I highly recommend this as a romantic date night.

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    Patricia

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Father’s Day dinner out for Dad. Great food, great service!

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29. DW

    DianeW

    Inactiveville

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Server great. Food delicious. Drinks from the bar took a long time but the Paloma is outstanding! Will be back.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely one of the best Greek restaurants I've been to! A gem!!!

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31. JA

    JACKM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Okto is one of my favorite places to eat to dine, and our server was the best! Please give her a big bonus, because she is one reason we return so often. However, the one thing you could do better is a return to the original plate presentation of your Lobster Pasta, as it was much more appealing visually.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience. Loved Brody our waiter. Food was great. Will return!

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good experience, this place is underrated.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I loved every aspect of this restaurant. The ambiance is the most amazing for a celebration.

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    Good

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food great service. Forgot we were in Cincy, which is a good thing that we now have that feel in Cincy. Portion was good but wish it was just a tad bit more lobster pasta in the bowl for the price. Of course I expected more for lobster and current industry cost,but it was the portion. I would have paid a little more for more in the bowl. Yes, I would go back for sure, beautiful place great food! Glad to have it in Cincinnati.

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    Jojo

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Food was wonderful! Very busy as the Aronoff and the Taft were both hosting shows. We sat at the bar and service was lacking due to just one bartender trying to meet the needs of the entire rather full restaurant. Will definitely return, hopefully they are able to hire/plan better for busy evenings.

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    Revi

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We never made it in the door. I made a reservation for 4:45PM on Sunday before a show my wife and I were attending at the Aronoff. Despite making the reservation weeks before, despite receiving a confirmation number from OpenTable, despite getting a follow up confirmation from OpenTable two days before, despite checking Okto’s website which clearly said it was open on Sundays until 6, and despite a flag literally flying next to the front door that said, “OPEN”, we learned that Okto was in fact closed on Sundays. We could not find reservations anywhere else on such short notice and were forced to eat bar food at the only place we could find with seating. Needless to say, this experience ruined our night and was extremely disappointing given how much we looked forward to eating here. A call to Okto to inform them went only to voicemail and after requesting a call back from the manager, I am still waiting. As another reviewer stated, if you book Okto through OpenTable (which is how Okto requires that you make reservations), have a backup plan in case they are spontaneously closed for no reason. Or better yet, just go with a different restaurant that actually wants your patronage.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I mean they come to your table and set cheese on fire! What is not to love about that?! Heather was a ball of energy as she took great care of us. Food was terrific, service was outstanding and the ambiance was energetic and hip. We loved it…c’mon…they set cheese…on fire!! If you don’t make it to OKTO this summer you better be dead or in jail.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Food was good, but service was really lacking at first as it felt like we were a hindrance to our server, who warmed up by the end of the night, but overall just didn’t love the experience.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious! The decor was beautiful, food was excellent quality and delicious, and the service was fantastic. Kayla our server had the biggest smile all night and was so cheerful and kind. She recommended the Greek lasagna and the lobster pasta and both were so delicious. Will go back again many times.

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