Council Oak Steaks & Seafood

The food was absolutely incredible, service was phenomenal and we were very pleased. Only complaint was we were excited to try the calamari and they were out of it.

This is one of our favorites places to eat, however the fillet was close to well done when I ordered it medium. (Normally they do this perfect!) Also normally the seasoning that used is amazing making it one of our favorite steak places. However Saturday it didn't taste like it had any seasoning at all. I didn't even eat half of it. The Johnny Bench special- sounded great but was lack luster as well. Hope things get back to normal!

The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. The service was great, from the hostess, to the server and the people assisting with refilling waters and clearing plates. Everyone was super friendly and helpful.

Hands down my favorite steakhouse in all of Cincinnati. Their open flame cooking is amazing!

Brussels sprouts had nothing but leaves manager took them off my bill Very nice The other food was good

The service is outstanding. The bar is a lively, fun place that is enjoyable every time we are there. Every bartender and bartendress is knowledgeable, friendly and personally pleasant. Hats off to Flora, Katie, Travis and Danialle.

Best steaks in downtown Cincinnati under management of Josh Treadway. You won't be disappointed!

Food was outstanding. Table for four we had: filet, whipped potatoes, cowboy t-bone, short ribs, French onion soup, lobster bisque and the Johnny Bench dessert. All of it was perfect. Ludo our server was also very attentive and the manager stopped to make sure our dinner was as we expected. It was a great evening and I highly recommend.

My friend and I sat in the new “outdoor” area before a show. Everything was good and the server was friendly. I think the prices are a bit much since the main entrees don't usually include sides or salad. The sides are shareable. We were in a rush to get the check for the show timing so the manger helped out to get it more quickly, which was nice.

Service and food were excellent. Our server was very personable and checked on us occasionally. We ordered a couple of items to go and they were brought to our table in a timely manner. We ordered salmon and mashed potatoes on the side as well as dessert. Everything was very nicely prepared and presented. The food was delicious. We will be back.

Excellent customer service actually their food and steaks are better than Jeff ruby and the Precinct

This is one of the best restaurants in Cincinnati's region. Food is excellent and the service is always top-notch. The bartenders (Travis, Katie, Flora and Dannial) are great fun and great professionals. Ludo is the best waiter. Great selection of alcohol be it scotch, bourbon, gin, etc. This is upscale dinning that is worth the price. Enjoy!

Perfectly cooked steaks and we loved the BLT salad. Nice touch with chocolate mouse for my wife's bday

I like casinos for a unique experience and excitement. However, Council Oak is a reason of itself to go to Hard Rock Cincinnati. The food is a cut above, and the service is the best of any restaurant I have ever visited. The bar staff is amazing!!

Atmosphere is great. I love seeing the kitchen and the wine. The bar is beautiful and I love the display. Restaurant clean and lovely.

Food - bread was amazing that they first brought out. Then it all fell flat for me. My spouse enjoyed the seafood appetizer. I ordered the crab cakes and it was an instant regret. Those were one of the worst things I ever tasted. And it ended up souring my stomach for the rest of the night. My steak flavor wasn’t there. But it was cooked right. I ordered it Oscar style and while it did have good chunks of crab and asparagus the sauce was not right. Unfortunately it went uneaten more than three bites by me. My spouse ordered an expensive wagu one and it also was unappealing but he did eat it.

Service - no problems or concerns in fact they were all kind and the hostess is very nice and friendly.

Bar - fantastic drink making skills.

Honestly was disappointed. For the price my expectations were higher.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5