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Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati

4.3
4.3
5726 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story.
We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."

We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 489-1212
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christian Dunn
  • Catering
    Let us bring our signature Eddie Merlot's experience to the venue of your choice, with an exceptional catering menu at your convenience.
  • Private party facilities
    Make your next event unique by hosting it in one of our private dining spaces. Our private dining experience makes special events impossible to forget. The Chardonnay Room can seat approximately 50 guests comfortably, the Merlot Room can seat approximately 70 guests and the Cabernet Room seats 40 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Maggie Smith : (513) 489-1212
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross street
    Interstate 275
  • Parking details
    Free on site parking available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner

    Dec 24 - Dec 25, 2023
    Celebrate the season with Eddie Merlot’s and make your reservation to join us on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We’ll be serving our menu full of signature classics, including our hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and signature cocktails, perfect for the season. We’ll also be serving our special Holiday Menu with Sommelier selected wine pairings.
    Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner Photo

What 5,726 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Great for fine wines

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Great for fine wines

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

5,726 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    The food was good. The service lacked same level of quality compared to Jeff Ruby restaurants.

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  2. KristinaN

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to celebrate my husband's birthday and Joe was our server, she was phenomenal, truly some of the best service I've ever experienced at a restaurant. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was just right! Loved everything about our experience!

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  3. SteveH

    Orange County

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my mom out for the Holidays and we had a great time, highlighted by the food and the excellent service from Joe. We'll be back!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    I was disappointed with my Waygu steak, ate half and got sick when I got home. Unprepared even with a reservation upon my arrival and tried to sit us in the bar. Not what I hoped for, felt like I was intruding

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  5. JamieB

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Our service was very good but I had to season my filet and I’ve never had to season it with salt at a good steakhouse, it just had no flavor.

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  6. Islaymaltman

    Cincinnati

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was on point. The elk chops were fabulous! Kirk is always excellent!

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  7. Zinger

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joe, our waiter was perfect, And our food was excellent as usual

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  8. KYmom

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Eddie Merlot’s has been a family favorite for a special occasion, but unfortunately our last experience fell short. The portions seemed substantially smaller than we ever remember them being, the service was slow (but it was a holiday, so we didn’t complain), and my medium rare steak was so rare in the center that it was blue. I didn’t send it back because we’d already been there 2 hours, so half the meal was a waste. Perry, our server, was very kind and apologized for the delays, but this was not the experience we’ve been accustomed to at this restaurant.

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  9. ThanksgivingTurkey

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    We were disappointed with the quality of our meal. The steaks are closer to what you would receive at Outback, but priced closer to those at Ruby’s.

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  10. Louise

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food was good. Service was very poor. Staff was totally overwhelmed with the crowd for Thanksgiving dinner.

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  11. KarenW

    New Orleans

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there for the special Thanksgiving dinner. Our previous experience at Eddie Merlot’s was disappointing, but we wanted to give it another try and were glad we did. The food was excellent, especially the sweet potato casserole and stuffing which were my favorites. Mark was back as our server and was wonderful as always. Overall a great experience!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    So sad that after all these years, Eddie Merlot’s corporate office has still not taken care of the sun glare that is absolutely blinding to service staff and patrons

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  13. DavidC

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Thanksgiving dinner was institutional at fine dining prices. The dressing was inedible, the service - mediocre.

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  14. ToddS

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Be sure to ask about wine prices. The cost of a glass of wine was almost the same as a meal.

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  15. Careerlady

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    We were there for 3 hours for thanksgiving due to delays in food and then the proper bill. They charged us $200 more!!!

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  16. DMathis

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    We were there for Thanksgiving. It took 45 min to get our appetizers and almost 2hrs for our food to come out. Food was only ok. We expected more from this restaurant. Disappointing experience.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    We had 8 for the Thanksgiving Dinner. We were seated quickly, but when we got to our table it was only set for 7. The hostess seating us didn’t notice. It was 10-25 minutes before our server greeted us. She took our drink order and it was another 10 minutes before everyone got water, which was only refilled once. Another 15 minutes we got bread which was devoured. Another 15-20 minutes and our order was finally taken 30 minutes later we received our salad and then another 30 minutes before entree. We were there 2.5 hours. We would go back for regular dinner, but not on a holiday.

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  18. KarenC

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We waited a long time for our food to come from the kitchen, apparently there were issues in there. Our server was great and was on the move all the time. Once we got our food (after waiting nearly 2 hrs), it was very good.

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  19. girlsdayout

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Food terrible for cost. Waited 1.5 hrs for food to come after we ordered. Would never never recommend them.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Dining alone was not a good experience. I was seated at my reservation time and the hostess rudely insisted on removing the 2nd chair at the table, claimed she had to do it since no one was sitting there. I did notice this did not seem to apply to 4 top tables where there were just two diners. Although the dining room was not near full, I sat there for 10 minutes before I was approached by my waiter. The salad came quickly but the wait for the entree was about 30 minutes after the salad. The only thing that came quickly was the bill. In total, I was there an hour and a half. I doubt I’ll be back. Food was ok, overpriced and the service was slow.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really good service with Zachary and the food was delicious

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  22. RobW

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    So, our server Jo has been taking care of us for quite a long time now, so we ask for her by name when we make a reservation. The Wagyu beef is superb. My favorites are the shrimp cocktails and oysters on the half shell. The sourdough bread is decent enough, but I prefer mine a LOT more sour. Tried the poke this time. It was good. I'm used to slightly less sweet, but it was "close enough." Perhaps it's time for Eddie's to offer a seared ahi app? The ambiance of the restaurant is a bit less upscale than say Jag's...but they have the capacity to handle large groups and they a lot of tables, which means you're not struggling to get a reservation. Also, I don't mind wearing my jeans (or shorts) and a collared shirt and Vans for a more casual feel, especially since I generally opt for "daytime" reservations (before 6pm). I will definitely keep coming back. Jo takes wonderful care of us and I suggest if you're doing a first time, ask for her. She is a quality professional. She knows the menu and the specials and will take the time with you to decide. Not on a 20 second timer where if you are still looking they ask if you need more time. Doesn't hover and her supporting cast are brilliant.

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  23. RedsFan

    Cincinnati

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our go-to spot for celebrations. My husband proposed here in 2009. Last night we celebrated his birthday. The food is always good and we normally have left overs for the next day

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  24. JoBa

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time celebrating my husband’s birthday. The manager, Lauren, stopped by to wish him a happy birthday and checked in a couple of times throughout dinner. Our server, Jo, was welcoming, efficient and just top-notch. There was a table next to us that complained. I was very impressed with how Lauren handled them, kindly responding and keeping them happy customers. Would highly recommend dining here. Try the happy hour menu-the burnt Manhattan and sliders were amazing!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and good food. It was a great place to celebrate a family birthday. Expensive but it was a special occasion.

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  26. doopsie

    Cincinnati

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was wonderful and our server, Mitch, was very attentive and took care of all 8 of us! Very nice evening.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my Mom to celebrate her birthday. It was our first time to Eddie Merlot’s and we’re already planning another visit!

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  28. SherylS

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Mitch provided us excellent service Food was good

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, we went to celebrate a birthday had a great time. Will definitely be back again.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, great service, just so expensive!!!

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  31. ReikiMaster1953

    Naples

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The service by Christina was exceptional. She was personable, knowledgeable and very attentive. The oysters Rockefeller were a true disappointment. They were not hot resulting in the cheese topping to have the consistency of velvetta. For just dollars under a $400 meal one expects hot food at the very least.

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  32. PaulD

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was excellent as usual but the meal took over 2hours 15 minutes and we had 2 young children at our table.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved this dining experience! We had family from Nashville visiting. The service from our waiter Larry was outstanding! The restaurant is first class how ever he made the experience extra special!! We will visit again.

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  34. JohnB

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Yesterday was our 16th wedding anniversary. I've wanted to try Eddie Merlots for a while. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu (food & wine). We checked the menu online, so we had an idea of what we wanted We had the filet mignon pot stickers. They were good. We split the grilled romaine salad. That alone is worth going back for. The ranch dressing is great. My wife ordered the trio filet medallions, medium-well, with brussel sprouts. I ordered the 16 oz Waygu ribeye, medium-rare, with the mac & cheese. I splurged and added a 6 oz lobster tail. My wife's steak was medium, which she struggled a bit with, but she didn't want to send it back. The peppercorn sauce medallion was good, she didn't like the Oscar style was ok, but the bacon-gorganzola was AMAZING. She liked the brussel sprouts well enough. The server didn't bring out my lobster tail, so I asked about it, and he forgot to put that on the order. He said it will be right out. He came back a moment later and said they were going to upgrade me to the 9 oz lobster tail at no charge. I dug into my steak, it was amazing. This was my first wagyu. The macaroni was delicious. I was halfway through my steak and the server brought another lobster tail. He said the kitchen messed up the first one and it was only a 6 oz. I honestly wasn't worried about it. We decided to get a piece of the peanut butter pie to go. He said that it was on them. He brought the check. We looked it over and they put the 9oz lobster tail on the bill. We decided to let it go and pay the bill. We left a good tip. The server never came back with the pie. We waited a few minutes and decided to leave. After we pulled onto Montgomery, she decided that she really wanted that pie. We turned around and went back. She went inside to explain the situation to the person at the host station. The server apologized and brought her the pie. The food overall was phenomenal, but I was kind of disappointed in the service. We do plan on going back.

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  35. Bobby

    Cincinnati

    377 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    377 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful happy hour. Everything is $8 and a tremendous value. Cocktails are terrific. Food is great although limited to only four options and they never seem to change.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was amazing, service was great! My wife and I enjoyed out experience.

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  37. MikeM

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I used to like Eddies years ago, but this last visit was just OK. For the price and name, the food was OK. My wife's NY Strip was tough, and we've had better at Outback. The broccoli was under done and not very flavorful. My fillet was good, but not great like you would expect at a steak house. Waitress was good.

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  38. TammyG

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very good selection of menu items. We had a variety of foods including appetizers, salads, soups & main dishes. Everything was delicious although a little pricey. We will be back, but probably only for special occasions.

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  39. sparky

    Cincinnati

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Dinner out with my wife and daughter for Sweetest day

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  40. GwenW

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating my husband’s birthday. We requested a very special server “Jo”. She is fantastic! Our meal was delicious - amazing presentation. Jo made sure our dining experience was very memorable. Jo presented me with a birthday card that was signed by the staff. What a unique touch! We will definitely return for other special occasions! Thank you!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati using the Order Online button. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 489-1212.

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati is rated 4.3 stars by 5726 OpenTable diners.

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati

10808 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Interstate 275
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free on site parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christian Dunn
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (513) 489-1212
  • Catering
    Let us bring our signature Eddie Merlot's experience to the venue of your choice, with an exceptional catering menu at your convenience.
  • Private party facilities
    Make your next event unique by hosting it in one of our private dining spaces. Our private dining experience makes special events impossible to forget. The Chardonnay Room can seat approximately 50 guests comfortably, the Merlot Room can seat approximately 70 guests and the Cabernet Room seats 40 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Maggie Smith : (513) 489-1212
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