Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel

Name: Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel
Address: 609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202
Telephone: (513) 578-6660
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2290 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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The culinary team at Metropole brings a menu that focuses on the joy of nourishing food with a contemporary take on old-world techniques. Metropole highlights a diverse offering that utilizes global techniques mixed with the culinary traditions found throughout the Ohio Valley. Metropole’s ever-changing menu showcases the area’s sustainable farmers and producers while paying homage to the full potential of often undervalued ingredients. The bar and lounge are inviting places to explore the rotating selection of craft beers on tap, house-made cocktails, Bourbons and a smart selection of old and new world wines.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 13, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(513) 578-6660

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, European
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 578-6660
Website
http://www.metropoleonwalnut.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Vanessa Miller
Private party facilities
Ready to party? Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner event for 12 or a rocking reception for 350 guests, Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel have the event space and dedicated professional staff to wow your guests.
Private party contact
Emily Magon: (888) 641-7643

Location
609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Central Business District
Cross street
6th Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Metropole Bread Service
grilled Baker's Table focaccia, marrow butter
- p/p$2.00
Jam + Cheese Toast$10.00
grilled sourdough, seasonal house jam, Urban Stead gouda
Crispy Deviled Eggs$8.00
garlic, chili, sprouts
Cornmeal Crusted Calamari$12.00
pickled plums, ink, radish sprouts
Burrata$14.00
griddled multigrain, green garlic butter, torched strawberry, balsamic
Tuna Tartare$16.00
crispy rice, togarashi, sorrel, meyer lemon
Blistered Shishitos$11.00
watermelon, goats cheese, yuzu, spiced almonds
Old Bay Fried Oysters$15.00
green apple, lime, mint
Corn Ribs$12.00
Hill Country dry rub, lime

Salad

Avocado Salad$13.00
Bright Farms spring lettuces, radish, blistered asparagus, miso, poppy
Summer Waldorf Salad$11.00
Asian pears, apricot, candied black walnuts, bleu cheese, lemon
Strawberry + Snap Pea Salad$12.00
red quinoa, Foxtail Farms spinach, goat cheese, balsamic
Little Gem Caesar Salad$10.00
lemony Caesar, toasted panko, shaved parmesan

Pasta

Spaghetti alla Chittara$32.00
lobster, burrata, corn, serrano
Cavatelli Cacio e Pepe$25.00
pink peppercorn, parmesan
Pappardelle$29.00
purple kale, smoked pork shoulder, spring peas, meyer lemon (available Friday-Sunday only)

Entrée

Seared Salmon$29.00
spring green risotto, sunflower brittle, pine nut, charred greens
Salt + Pepper Pork Loin$27.00
black garlic grits, pineapple mostarda, mustard greens
Seared Sea Scallops$33.00
corn, summer herbs, pickled blueberry, brown butter
Roasted Duck Breast$31.00
charred ninja radish, saffron pickled apricot, duck fat wild rice, toasted seeds
Sweet Tea Brined Chicken$28.00
cucumber, watermelon, farro, sorghum yogurt
Black Hawk Smash Burger$16.00
cheddar, iceberg, sweet + sour onions, dill aioli, Baker's Table fresh bun
Grilled NY Strip Steak$34.00
truffled potato puree, spring beans, grilled mushrooms, crunchy onions
Beers for the Crew$9.00
round for the kitchen team, they work pretty hard

What 2,290 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Cincinnati / Dayton
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Kandi
Cincinnati
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. We were well looked after, but not too intrusive
LD
LouisD
Cincinnati
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Haven’t been to Metropole in a while but it was just outstanding. Food and drinks were great. We weren’t rushed and had a very nice evening
BL
BethL
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely time. Service was friendly and attentive without being stuffy. We had the pork loin and duck and both were delicious.
C
Clarity
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Kat was a phenomenal server and made my partner's birthday really special! Delicious food, simple but sophisticated menu, and comfortable but upscale ambiance. Great experience here and would come back for another special occasion!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
Restaurant needs to be refreshed. Same art on the walls for years now. Calamari app was tasty but, portion was minuscule. Fries were sent back because they were over the top salted.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I reserved a table for 3 last Sunday evening, not knowing what to expect. What a wonderful experience!! Incredibly creative, delicious food from the appetizers through the desert (Sweet Corn ice cream and Celebration Cake are musts!) everything was superb. It can get a bit noisy with a couple of big groups, but the outstanding food and wine selection outweighs any distractions. Highly…most highly recommended!!
CR
CincyRox
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
I love the Metropole now that the “new” chef has remade the menu. It is a great dining experience that could be exceptional if the wait staff had more training and knew the protocols for serving and interacting with guests.
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on August 1, 2022Thank you, we're so glad that you were able to enjoy some of our new menu items. We would love the opportunity to have you join us again, as everyone deserves excellent service! - John, Restaurant Manager
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ruthu
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great staff, great experience!! Definitely will go back
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on August 1, 2022Thank you so much! We look forward to having you back. -John, Restaurant Manager
Z
Zinzinnati
Toronto
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent venue and service. A varied menu offering exciting choices.
S
Suzanne
Cincinnati
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent.
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on August 1, 2022Wonderful! Thank you so much. -John, Restaurant Manager
BA
BAB515
Cincinnati
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
My daughter and I went here before the Aronoff. The location is wonderful, the dining room is nice, the service is good. We enjoyed the bread and I enjoyed the cocktails. The entrees were not to our liking. My pasta with lobster was very soupy, and contained more corn than pasta. It did, however, have plenty of lobster. The dish was not very good. My daughter ‘s steak was so tough she couldn’t cut through it. Overall, we don’t plan to go back.
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on August 1, 2022I'm so sorry that we missed the mark for you. We would love another opportunity to wow you in the future. -John, Restaurant Manager
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food
MA
MichelleA
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal! David is the best! Complements to the Chef, Metropole NEVER disappoints!
SO
SusanO
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience3
We have never eaten here before and were so looking forward to celebrating our 47th anniversary with the gift card from our son. Even though I made reservations well in advance, we didn’t even get to sit inside the restaurant. We asked if we could sit inside and were told it wasn’t possible even though there were available tables. There were people waiting pretty close to our table and it was very loud. Definitely not the atmosphere we were anticipating for such a special occasion. However, the food and service was vey good.
M
Meagan
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite places to bring a friend for a nice, flavorful dish!
AA
AllyA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
One of our favorite spots. Got an app, two dinners, and a desert for $100 before tip.
LJ
LoveJazz
Cincinnati
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very enjoyable experience. The food was good and the service was excellent.
KJ
KJohnson
Cincinnati
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again, we received excellent service and had a wonderful meal. Everything prepared perfectly and served promptly.
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on August 1, 2022Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to having you join us again! -John, Restaurant Manager
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squirebrandy
Cincinnati
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent, food, presentation, service and atmosphere.
S
Susan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an excellent meal before the play at the Aronoff. The wait staff were wonderful! I highly recommend it.
LD
LeslieD
Cincinnati
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful meal with friends, fabulous dishes and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was a very nice meal. The only food I thought wasn’t delicious were the radishes. Seemed hard and not complimentary to duck. Maybe if the had been thinly sliced. Nice waiter. Delicious bread!!
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on July 15, 2022Hi, Thank you very much for the kind review. So sorry the duck was not to your liking. We hope you join us in the future. Tony Creed Food and Beverage Director
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CrystalC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food and experience were both incredible! Kristen was a terrific server! Would definitely recommend!
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on July 15, 2022HI Crystal, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I will definitely pass this along to Kristen. Tony Creed Food and Beverage Director
MW
MichaelW
Denver
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
David did an excellent job of taking care of us, making our anniversary special. He also made delicious food recommendations along with drinks and wine.
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on July 15, 2022Hi Michael. Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I will definitely pass this along to Dave. Tony Creed Food and Beverage Director
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for our anniversary and it was great.
AL
AlanL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Was pretty quiet the night we were there, which was nice. Great service. Good food.
NM
NancyM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a long day and Metropole was still open for a late dinner; they made sure we had a quiet, comfortable corner table. Nicki (sp?) took great care of us with her attentiveness, knowledge of the menu and great conversation!
m
manderson001
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spectacular food, both in quality and variety! The service/server was knowledgeable, attentive, and unobtrusive. A very enjoyable evening!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My mom, sister, and I went to Metropole as an early celebration of my mother’s 50th birthday. The food and service was amazing. The duck breast was delicious. The staff definitely made my mom feel special.
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Doug
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance, good cocktails, burrata starter, scallops, a yummy sauvignon blanc, followed by dessert and a 20-year-old port. Cant beat it!
R
Roller
Cincinnati
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great downtown location for a business meal. The menu had something for everyone and the noise level worked well for our discussion. Try the homemade corn ice cream.
CG
CarolynG
Cincinnati
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We enjoyed our anniversary dinner. Elegant without being over-the-top.
MA
MAriann
Cincinnati
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful 3 course meal!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Late anniversary
ET
ErinT
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
We were there for dinner before heading over to the Aronoff. Jeremy’s service and timing on everything was perfect. The salt + pepper pork loin was delicious, as was the garden witch drink.
KJ
KJohnson
Cincinnati
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Friendly and knowledgeable - we were given excellent recommendations. Food (scallops, waldorf salad) & drinks (loved the Funny Bunny & Queen Cafe!) were delicious. Received the checks promptly and accurately - not always a given these days. A very enjoyable time, in large part due to the excellent service. Loved the added touch of cotton candy to go, and the ability to buy a round for the staff!
X
Xyzzy
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
As usual, the food and drinks here a
EB
EricB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite place for celebrations. and romantic dinners
j
janicea
Cincinnati
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Salmon entree was lackluster. Disappointed
DK
DavidK
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent food and great service made for a special evening
Metropole @ 21c Museum HotelResponded on June 22, 2022Hi David, Thank you for the wonderful review!! Can't wait to have you back. Tony Creed Food and Beverage Director

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 578-6660.

Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 2290 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 13, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(513) 578-6660

Google Map for Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel

609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

Cross street
6th Street
Neighborhood
Central Business District
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Vanessa Miller
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.metropoleonwalnut.com/
Phone number
(513) 578-6660
Private party facilities
Ready to party? Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner event for 12 or a rocking reception for 350 guests, Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel have the event space and dedicated professional staff to wow your guests.
Private party contact
Emily Magon: (888) 641-7643

Metropole @ 21c Museum Hotel

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Avocado Salad

Seared Salmon

Seared Sea Scallops

To Start

Metropole Bread Service

Jam + Cheese Toast$10.00

Crispy Deviled Eggs$8.00

Cornmeal Crusted Calamari$12.00

Burrata$14.00

Tuna Tartare$16.00

Blistered Shishitos$11.00

Old Bay Fried Oysters$15.00

Corn Ribs$12.00

Salad

Avocado Salad$13.00

Summer Waldorf Salad$11.00

Strawberry + Snap Pea Salad$12.00

Little Gem Caesar Salad$10.00

Pasta

Spaghetti alla Chittara$32.00

Cavatelli Cacio e Pepe$25.00

Pappardelle$29.00

Entrée

Seared Salmon$29.00

Salt + Pepper Pork Loin$27.00

Seared Sea Scallops$33.00

Roasted Duck Breast$31.00

Sweet Tea Brined Chicken$28.00

Black Hawk Smash Burger$16.00

Grilled NY Strip Steak$34.00

Beers for the Crew$9.00

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Make a reservation

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