Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
The Summit, Cincinnati, OH

The Summit

4.4 (568)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
WELCOME TO A UNIQUELY “EDUCATIONAL” CULINARY EXPERIENCE.

The Midwest Culinary Institute is centered upon education, training, and a passion for the “art” in the culinary and pastry arts degree programs we offer to our students. The Summit is an extension of this vision. Your entire dining experience will be performed by well-trained students under the expert direction of our professional restaurant management team. Our staff consists entirely of Cincinnati State students, most of whom are earning college credit as a part of the “co-op” workplace training program.

We hope you enjoy this “uniquely educational” culinary dining experience. Perhaps you too might learn or experience something new about the world of
great food and wine!

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?
Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Thursday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 569-4980
  • Website
    http://cincinnatistate.edu/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alan Neace
  • Private party facilities
    Private Parties welcome. Please call for details.
  • Location
    3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross street
    Ludlow / Hopple
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet accessible at the corner of College Drive and Central Parkway. Garage parking at the Central parking garage adjacent to Central Parkway. Exit garage on the 5th floor.
  • Public transit
    Complementary Valet accessible at the corner of College Drive and Central Parkway. Follow the signs around the buildings, and the valet will take your car at the sidewalk to the entrance of our building. Garage parking at the Central parking garage adjacent to Central Parkway. Exit garage on the 5th floor.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

The Summit's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

Bottle Selections

  • Canella Prosecco, Italy

    • Bottle$44.00

  • Louis Roederer Brut Premier, Champagne France

    • Bottle$88.00

  • Naveran Cava Brut, Penedes Spain

    • Bottle$26.00

  • Gavi, La Luciana Piemonte

    • Bottle$26.00

  • Domaine Labbe Abymes, Savoie France

    • Bottle$28.00

  • Anne Amie Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley

    • Bottle$30.00

  • La Fiera Pinot Grigio, Veneto Italy

    • Bottle$24.00

  • Domaine Sigilas Assyrtiko, Santorini Greece

    • Bottle$36.00

  • Joseph Drouhin Pouilly Fuisse, France

    • Bottle$41.00

  • Darci Kent Chardonnay, California

    • Bottle$34.00

  • Chateau de Campuget Tradition Rose, Rhone France

    • Bottle$30.00

  • Longboard Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley

    • Bottle$36.00

  • Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

    • Bottle$28.00

  • Gunderloch Dry Riesling, Rheinhessen Germany

    • Bottle$34.00

  • Chateau Soucherie Anjou Blanc, Loire Valley France

    • Bottle$33.00

  • Ayres Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge Oregon

    • Bottle$52.00

  • Domaine Lucien Boillot Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy France

    • Bottle$54.00

  • Falesco Merlot, Umbria Italy

    • Bottle$36.00

  • Torbreck "Woodcutter's" Shiraz, McLaren Vale Australia

    • Bottle$46.00

  • Burnet Ridge Purple Trillium, North Coast

    • Bottle$47.00

  • Terre di San Leonardo, Trentino Italy

    • Bottle$40.00

  • Mazzi Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Veneto Italy

    • Bottle$38.00

  • Wild Horse Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles

    • Bottle$35.00

  • Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley

    • Bottle$95.00

  • Callejo Crianza, Ribera Del Duero Spain

    • Bottle$42.00

  • Clos de los Siete, Mendoza Argentina

    • Bottle$34.00

  • Telegramme Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone France

    • Bottle$56.00

  • J.L. Chave 'Mon Coeur', Côtes-du-Rhone

    • Bottle$40.00

  • Zabu il passo, Nerello Mascalese-Nero d'Avola, Sicily

    • Bottle$44.00

  • Stags' Leap Petite Syrah, Napa Valley

    • Bottle$58.00

  • Four Vines Zinfandel Old Vine Cuvee, Paso Robles

    • Bottle$30.00

Glass Selections

  • Cantina Del Taburno Falanghina, Campania

    Fresh, fruity, ripe pear, pineapple, quite intense with a long finish

    • Glass$9.00
    • Bottle$32.00

  • Skouras Moscofilero, Peloponnese Greece

    Peaches and white flowers, delicious and mouth watering!

    • Glass$9.00
    • Bottle$32.00

  • Gobelsburger Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal Austria

    Tropical fruits and spice, nice on a hot afternoon

    • Glass$9.00
    • Bottle$32.00

  • Domaine du Salvard Cheverny, Loire Valley

    This Sauvignon Blanc is dry and clean with flavors of grapefruit & pineapple

    • Glass$8.00
    • Bottle$28.00

  • McNab French Colombard, Mendocino California

    A floral blend of apples, pears and orange, delicious

    • Glass$8.00
    • Bottle$28.00

  • Les Jamelles Chardonnay, Languedoc France

    A classic French White Burgundy style, sans oak. Fresh and Bright

    • Glass$8.00
    • Bottle$28.00

  • Fess Parker Chardonnay, Santa Barbara California

    A beautiful blend of apples, pears, butter and oak

    • Glass$10.00
    • Bottle$36.00

  • Concannon Pinot Noir, Central Coast California

    Ripe, red fruit balanced with vanilla and leather

    • Glass$9.00
    • Bottle$32.00

  • Fattoria Del Cerro Chianti Colli Senesi, Tuscany Italy

    Sangiovese, very tasty. An ideal Italian bibita. Salute!

    • Glass$8.00
    • Bottle$28.00

  • Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais-Villages, Burgundy, France

    Gamay from Burgundy, enough said

    • Glass$9.00
    • Bottle$32.00

  • Bodega Piedra Negra Malbec Reserve, Mendoza Argentina

    Argentina's signature grape. Jammy earth with a little spice

    • Glass$10.00
    • Bottle$36.00

  • Zincinnati Zinfandel, Mendocino

    Blackberry, spicy plum, and velvety oak. A winning combination!

    • Glass$10.00
    • Bottle$32.00

  • Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma California

    This distinguished Cabernet elegantly blends dark fruits with toasty oak & smooth tannins

    • Glass$9.00
    • Bottle$32.00

  • Domaine de l'Espigouette, Côtes Du Rhône

    A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre and absolutely wonderful!

    • Glass$9.00
    • Bottle$32.00

Specialty Drinks

  • Perfect Summit Manhattan$10.00

    • Double Tangerine$9.00

      • Toasted Almond$9.00

        • Blackbeard's Night Cap$9.00

          • Maple Bourbon Splash$9.00

            • Cardamella & Tonic$9.00

              • "Graham's" Six Grapes Reserve Porto, Portugal$9.00

                • Merryvale Antigua, Napa Valley$9.00

                  Beer Selections

                  San Pellegrino, Voss & Acqua Panna waters available

                  • Bud Light$3.50

                    • Yuengling Lager$3.50

                      • Hofbräu Dunkel$4.50

                        • Christian Moerlein OTR$4.50

                          • Sierra Nevada Pale Ale$4.50

                            • O'Doul's NA$3.50

                              What 568 people are saying

                              The Summit reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                              Overall ratings and reviews

                              4.4
                              4.4 based on all time ratings
                              • 4.5Food
                              • 4.5Service
                              • 3.7Ambience
                              • 0.6Value

                              Noise • Moderate

                              568 Reviews

                              1. CaryS

                                Cincinnati / Dayton11 reviews

                                1.0

                                Dined on April 27, 2019

                                1. Overall 1
                                2. Food 1
                                3. Service 1
                                4. Ambience 1
                                The restaurant isn't open closed. Website is still up, disappointed had to make a last minute reservation somewhere else.

                                Is this helpful?

                              2. philgirl VIP

                                Cincinnati / Dayton11 reviews

                                1.0

                                Dined on April 26, 2019

                                1. Overall 1
                                2. Food 1
                                3. Service 1
                                4. Ambience 1
                                Made reservations and was looking forward to a nice evening. We pulled into where the signage indicated valet parking, but no one was there. When I called the restaurant to ask where to park, I got a recording that they ceased operations! I'm very disappointed.

                                Is this helpful?

                              3. KevANG VIP

                                Cincinnati / Dayton39 reviews

                                1.0

                                Dined on December 8, 2018

                                1. Overall 1
                                2. Food 1
                                3. Service 1
                                4. Ambience 1
                                I made my reservations on October 1, 2018 for December 7,2018. We arrived and they were closed. No one called to tell me. We had out of town guests in and called other restaurants and could not get into anything till 10:15. I could not believe that no one informed me of the closure till January 2019.

                                Is this helpful?

                              4. GeorgeS

                                Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

                                2.0

                                Dined on June 30, 2018

                                1. Overall 2
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 2
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Good food. Fair service. Incorrect order was served. Required another 20 minute wait or eat what was incorrectjy prepared. Waitress did not check on the table enough. Very long wait between courses. Used plates and utinsiles not removed soon enough.

                                Is this helpful?

                              5. PegH

                                Cincinnati / Dayton11 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on June 29, 2018

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                First time eating at The Summit. I wasn’t disappointed and will for sure be back!

                                Is this helpful?

                              6. GayleB VIP

                                Cincinnati / Dayton31 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on June 24, 2018

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Very much enjoyed our experience and plan to return.

                                Is this helpful?

                              7. SVintageCollection VIP

                                Cincinnati / Dayton14 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on June 22, 2018

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 3
                                Love the Summit and 1/2 price bottle night

                                Is this helpful?

                              8. RebeccaH

                                Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

                                3.0

                                Dined on June 9, 2018

                                1. Overall 3
                                2. Food 3
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                The free valet was a very nice surprise. The school hallways you walked to get to the Summit were not. That would take the date vibe away immediately. The restaurant was comfortable but plain, no real decor. The service was excellent and the wine and cocktails menus provided excellent choices including an award winning Manhattan and a lovely non-alcoholic citrus drink we really liked. Their service style is formal and unobtrusive. I loved the eclectic music that swung seamlessly from Cia to old standards. Our appetizer choice was coconut shrimp. They were much smaller than usual but OK. My daughter enjoyed her filet mignon and thought it was very good (though covered in a drab brown sauce?) The lamb chops were very disappointing and covered in the same brown sauce! To my pallet everything was under seasoned. The potato almond croquettes should be avoided unless you can’t get enough of bland. The service was excellent and the coffee was yummy. Overall they get a ‘meh’ from me; just OK. For the same money I could get a delicious meal in an interesting place maybe even with a view. Would only recommend to elderly couples or place for those who want quiet.

                                Is this helpful?

                              9. Kate VIP

                                Cincinnati / Dayton31 reviews

                                1.0

                                Dined on June 1, 2018

                                1. Overall 1
                                2. Food 2
                                3. Service 3
                                4. Ambience 1
                                Terrible setting , in dire need of some updating. Other College dining has been excellent and reduced costs. This was full price and probably one of the most depressing dinners I have ever had. Would never return.

                                Is this helpful?

                              10. PatriciaS

                                Cincinnati / Dayton7 reviews

                                4.0

                                Dined on May 19, 2018

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 4
                                4. Ambience 3
                                Enjoyable experience with very good food, There is a viewing window and after watching the chefs work the teens in our party wanted to go to culinary school

                                Is this helpful?

                              FAQs

                              The Summit is rated 4.4 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.

                              1. Home
                              2. United States
                              3. Cincinnati / Dayton
                              4. Cincinnati
                              5. Cincinnati

                              Not available on OpenTable

                              Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

                              Is this your restaurant?
                              Claim this listing
                              Google Map for The Summit

                              3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223

                              Additional information

                              • Cross street
                                Ludlow / Hopple
                              • Neighborhood
                                Cincinnati
                              • Hours of operation
                                Dinner: Thursday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
                              • Price
                                $30 and under
                              • Cuisines
                                Contemporary American, American
                              • Dining style
                                Casual Elegant
                              • Dress code
                                Smart Casual
                              • Parking details
                                Complementary Valet accessible at the corner of College Drive and Central Parkway. Garage parking at the Central parking garage adjacent to Central Parkway. Exit garage on the 5th floor.
                              • Public transit
                                Complementary Valet accessible at the corner of College Drive and Central Parkway. Follow the signs around the buildings, and the valet will take your car at the sidewalk to the entrance of our building. Garage parking at the Central parking garage adjacent to Central Parkway. Exit garage on the 5th floor.
                              • Payment options
                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                              • Executive chef
                                Alan Neace
                              • Additional
                                Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                              Discover
                              OpenTable
                              • About Us
                              • Blog
                              • Careers
                              • Press
                              More
                              Our sites
                              Businesses
                              • Restaurant reservation software
                              • Industry insights
                              • Hospitality resources
                              • Marketing resources
                              • Operation resources
                              • How to open a restaurant
                              • For restaurants
                              • For restaurant groups
                              Join us on
                              • Privacy Policy
                              • Terms of Use
                              • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
                              • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
                              • Cookie Preferences
                              Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
                              OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
                              Booking Logo
                              Priceline Logo
                              KAYAK Logo
                              Agoda Logo
                              OpenTable Logo