Great food. Lots of drinks to choose from. Love the outdoor patio. Will definitely be back again
Dingus A
Amazing food and service. You can taste the freshness!
Susan Seidl Rickert
We ate at Hop’s last night and LOVED it. We happened to be there on Wednesday, hibachi night. My MIL had the chicken hibachi, and with every bite, “Mmmm…. This is SO good. Mmmmmm.” My husband had the meatloaf and demolished every morsel. I had the curry, with local sausage added. I don’t think I ever would have thought to add sausage to a curry, but it was fantastic. Our daughter had a bit of everyone’s meal and said the sausage was her favorite of all of it. I was so grateful to find a place that clearly labeled for several dietary restrictions / preferences (vegetarian, vegan, GF, eggs, and there may have been one other… nuts maybe?). And the drink selection was fantastic. We all left pleasantly full and SO glad we went!
Courtney Johnson
My fiancé and I stopped by Hops Restaurant near Natural Bridge today and decided to try the hibachi chicken. Unfortunately, it just didn’t meet our expectations. We’re frequent visitors to Fuji Steakhouse in Eastgate, Ohio, which consistently delivers excellent hibachi meals, so we were hoping for something similar.
The chicken was overcooked and lacked seasoning, and the vegetables didn’t have much flavor either. The sauce they used had an odd taste—very sweet and sour in a way that didn’t complement the dish. It just didn’t come together like a true hibachi meal.
We appreciate the effort, but if hibachi is going to be on the menu, it might be worth revisiting the recipe. With some tweaks, this could be a much better experience. For now, it’s probably best to stick to other menu items
Very expensive as well. We paid almost $40 2 hibachi plates and two soft drinks.
Tim E
Food was tasteless. Got 4 different types of tacos on their Tuesday special and honestly feel like I was robbed. The service and environment was good. Just the food was bad.
Bettie - Personal
Loved the set up. Very casual. Staff was wonderful and food was delicious!
Matt Littrell
Great cocktails, had the Kentucky rattlesnake, and had the feta dip with bread appetizer. Was tasty 🤤 unique menu items here that's for sure.
It's a little chilly at this place since it's exclusively outdoors, there's a heater, try to sit there before anyone else lol.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Renee South
It's ok. They advertise taco Tuesday but not doing it anymore.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Bert Stewart
I just love this place. The food is good and the drink selection is hard to beat. But the vibe is the best part. All the food is clearly made from scratch and well made. It is a spot I always hit when I am in the area.
I was surprised how bad the food was. I cannot think of a worse dinning experience. Everyone always said, don’t go to Hop’s. I get it now… at least they have good beer.
ATTENTION CLIMBERS: If Rockhouse or any of the other great restaurants in the Red look like they have a long line or wait, I would recommend waiting it out and not going to Hops.
This is the first restaurant I have ever eaten at where I felt that I must leave a review afterwards. This isn't a personal attack at the owners, but a warning for others.
Unfortunately, farm to table has nothing to do with the quality and palatability of the food provided. From the moment my friend and I bit into our cornbread muffin, we burst out laughing with how little flavor it had. The rest of the meal followed suit (grilled cheese, beans, and sausage burger).
The service was what I would expect from similar restaurants in the area (pay and seat yourself). However, I was disappointed there wasn't a self serve water station. When using the restroom, there were no paper towels. Overall the setting and dinning areas have potential, but need more attention to detail.
While my friend and I were having our meal, we thought that surely others around us must have been having a similar experience, especially with the food. After looking through the reviews, it seems like this isn't an isolated experience.
We both concluded that this was the worst meal we've ever paid for (maybe ever had, full stop) and that we won't be back.
At least they had a good selection of beer.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
L Munkeby
The Italian ravioli was amazing! Don't pass by this gem. Staff was so nice, food and beverages delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sue Newton
Great vibe, on tap beers and fresh margs. Just the place we were looking for to sit outside and chill after hiking.
S T
One of our favorite spots we visited while in KY. We always try to visit places that are local to the community where we visit and this place checks the box. Rotating menu. The Tuesday we went was Italian. Everything was FRESH and tasted so good. The boys lemonades and our margaritas (w/ a heavy pour!) were amazing and fun to eat/drink on the outdoor patio. Highly recommend this place if you are in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Maki
Great spot for great food and happy hour specials. They pride themselves on being super local with all of their offerings, all the way down to their duck eggs that are produced right there at Hop's!
Great food. Lots of drinks to choose from. Love the outdoor patio. Will definitely be back again
Amazing food and service. You can taste the freshness!
We ate at Hop’s last night and LOVED it. We happened to be there on Wednesday, hibachi night. My MIL had the chicken hibachi, and with every bite, “Mmmm…. This is SO good. Mmmmmm.” My husband had the meatloaf and demolished every morsel. I had the curry, with local sausage added. I don’t think I ever would have thought to add sausage to a curry, but it was fantastic. Our daughter had a bit of everyone’s meal and said the sausage was her favorite of all of it. I was so grateful to find a place that clearly labeled for several dietary restrictions / preferences (vegetarian, vegan, GF, eggs, and there may have been one other… nuts maybe?). And the drink selection was fantastic. We all left pleasantly full and SO glad we went!
My fiancé and I stopped by Hops Restaurant near Natural Bridge today and decided to try the hibachi chicken. Unfortunately, it just didn’t meet our expectations. We’re frequent visitors to Fuji Steakhouse in Eastgate, Ohio, which consistently delivers excellent hibachi meals, so we were hoping for something similar.
The chicken was overcooked and lacked seasoning, and the vegetables didn’t have much flavor either. The sauce they used had an odd taste—very sweet and sour in a way that didn’t complement the dish. It just didn’t come together like a true hibachi meal.
We appreciate the effort, but if hibachi is going to be on the menu, it might be worth revisiting the recipe. With some tweaks, this could be a much better experience. For now, it’s probably best to stick to other menu items
Very expensive as well. We paid almost $40 2 hibachi plates and two soft drinks.
Food was tasteless. Got 4 different types of tacos on their Tuesday special and honestly feel like I was robbed. The service and environment was good. Just the food was bad.
Loved the set up. Very casual. Staff was wonderful and food was delicious!
Great cocktails, had the Kentucky rattlesnake, and had the feta dip with bread appetizer. Was tasty 🤤 unique menu items here that's for sure.
It's a little chilly at this place since it's exclusively outdoors, there's a heater, try to sit there before anyone else lol.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's ok. They advertise taco Tuesday but not doing it anymore.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I just love this place. The food is good and the drink selection is hard to beat. But the vibe is the best part. All the food is clearly made from scratch and well made. It is a spot I always hit when I am in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Taco Tuesday, Craft Beer, Curry
I was surprised how bad the food was. I cannot think of a worse dinning experience. Everyone always said, don’t go to Hop’s. I get it now… at least they have good beer.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Craft Beer
Restaurantji Recommends
ATTENTION CLIMBERS: If Rockhouse or any of the other great restaurants in the Red look like they have a long line or wait, I would recommend waiting it out and not going to Hops.
This is the first restaurant I have ever eaten at where I felt that I must leave a review afterwards. This isn't a personal attack at the owners, but a warning for others.
Unfortunately, farm to table has nothing to do with the quality and palatability of the food provided. From the moment my friend and I bit into our cornbread muffin, we burst out laughing with how little flavor it had. The rest of the meal followed suit (grilled cheese, beans, and sausage burger).
The service was what I would expect from similar restaurants in the area (pay and seat yourself). However, I was disappointed there wasn't a self serve water station. When using the restroom, there were no paper towels. Overall the setting and dinning areas have potential, but need more attention to detail.
While my friend and I were having our meal, we thought that surely others around us must have been having a similar experience, especially with the food. After looking through the reviews, it seems like this isn't an isolated experience.
We both concluded that this was the worst meal we've ever paid for (maybe ever had, full stop) and that we won't be back.
At least they had a good selection of beer.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
The Italian ravioli was amazing! Don't pass by this gem. Staff was so nice, food and beverages delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vibe, on tap beers and fresh margs. Just the place we were looking for to sit outside and chill after hiking.
One of our favorite spots we visited while in KY. We always try to visit places that are local to the community where we visit and this place checks the box. Rotating menu. The Tuesday we went was Italian. Everything was FRESH and tasted so good. The boys lemonades and our margaritas (w/ a heavy pour!) were amazing and fun to eat/drink on the outdoor patio. Highly recommend this place if you are in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot for great food and happy hour specials. They pride themselves on being super local with all of their offerings, all the way down to their duck eggs that are produced right there at Hop's!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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