This restaurant is located on the rooftop of the Summit Hotel. IThe menu was well put together and offered some delicious dishes. I had the crispy chicken with cornbread, which did not disappoint at all. The dinner was a bit slow, but since we were staying in the hotel and didn't have to be anywhere else, it was fine and enjoyable actually because we got to sit outside and enjoy the evening air.
Andrew Vogel
It's great -- excellent food and you get to support future culinarians!
Frank Bernhardt
Great creative chef, one of the best restaurants in Cincinnati.
philgirl
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.
Bill Bender
It was an unforgettable evening. The GM found room for us with a late reservation request. The wait person was over the top and found time to talk about her interesting life-to-date while serving impeccably. The kitchen produced an amazing menu of delicate and delicious fresh food. The chef stopped by each table to talk without seeming too busy to answer questions and discuss details. Wine list was wonderful. Parking was by a service without charge (tipping accepted). The whole experience was very well coordinated and we'll rehearsed.
Carolyn Watson
Cheerful spot, good beer and food. Pleasant staff and good place for a happy hour or lunch/dinner. Had beers and split 2 platters amongst 6 adults. Plentiful and delicious.
Danny Noll
Incredible restaurant! My wife and I had a great experience at the Summit. First class service and extremely good food. We loved the Beef Wellington - better than Gordon Ramsey's. it was cool to watch the chefs through the window. I highly recommend!
Michele Mergner
We had waited months for this event but we're largely disappointed by the food. There were two exceptions; a delicious salad with roasted lemon dressing and the crab legs were enormous, (but sadly cold.) The shrimp cocktail app was perfect. We had an Australian server (name began with a B) and she was lovely. But the meal was buffet style which was unfortunate when serving seafood. All the courses were served at same time, hence the buffet, so all the temps were off and the flavors we're not good. I regret the meal because it was extremely expensive but had hoped for much more because we had had a handful of very good dinner here before. $200 largely (!) regretted.
Terrell Wisozk
Still fabulous after all these years! Restaurant is elegant, service is best, food is perfectly prepared and plated. Perfect meal. It was very yummy.
KevANG
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.
I was able to come for lunch today and really enjoyed it. My understanding is that at lunch the culinary students switch weeks between serving and preparing the food. It was really cool to see the culinary education process at work to understand the front of house and the back of house. The lunch was a fixed 3 course menu. There were 3 selections in each of the starter section and the mains sections with 2 desert choices. Everybody at our table enjoyed everything that they ordered with no complaints. I am really looking forward to coming back for a dinner service.
R A F.
So ... we tried the summit last month. Got there on Saturday and it was a slow summer evening. Decided to eat at the bar. Enjoyed learning about the school and Restaurant. Intentionally we tested what we thought to be more complicated dishes. And we were not disappointed. Wine selection - though limited was nicely varied and -- the food -- as though a pro had been in the kitchen touching everything. We will return for their special events.
GeorgeS
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.
RebeccaH
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.
Kate
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.
This restaurant is located on the rooftop of the Summit Hotel. IThe menu was well put together and offered some delicious dishes. I had the crispy chicken with cornbread, which did not disappoint at all. The dinner was a bit slow, but since we were staying in the hotel and didn't have to be anywhere else, it was fine and enjoyable actually because we got to sit outside and enjoy the evening air.
It's great -- excellent food and you get to support future culinarians!
Great creative chef, one of the best restaurants in Cincinnati.
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.
It was an unforgettable evening. The GM found room for us with a late reservation request. The wait person was over the top and found time to talk about her interesting life-to-date while serving impeccably. The kitchen produced an amazing menu of delicate and delicious fresh food. The chef stopped by each table to talk without seeming too busy to answer questions and discuss details. Wine list was wonderful. Parking was by a service without charge (tipping accepted). The whole experience was very well coordinated and we'll rehearsed.
Cheerful spot, good beer and food. Pleasant staff and good place for a happy hour or lunch/dinner. Had beers and split 2 platters amongst 6 adults. Plentiful and delicious.
Incredible restaurant! My wife and I had a great experience at the Summit. First class service and extremely good food. We loved the Beef Wellington - better than Gordon Ramsey's. it was cool to watch the chefs through the window. I highly recommend!
We had waited months for this event but we're largely disappointed by the food. There were two exceptions; a delicious salad with roasted lemon dressing and the crab legs were enormous, (but sadly cold.) The shrimp cocktail app was perfect. We had an Australian server (name began with a B) and she was lovely. But the meal was buffet style which was unfortunate when serving seafood. All the courses were served at same time, hence the buffet, so all the temps were off and the flavors we're not good. I regret the meal because it was extremely expensive but had hoped for much more because we had had a handful of very good dinner here before. $200 largely (!) regretted.
Still fabulous after all these years! Restaurant is elegant, service is best, food is perfectly prepared and plated. Perfect meal. It was very yummy.
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.
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I was able to come for lunch today and really enjoyed it. My understanding is that at lunch the culinary students switch weeks between serving and preparing the food. It was really cool to see the culinary education process at work to understand the front of house and the back of house. The lunch was a fixed 3 course menu. There were 3 selections in each of the starter section and the mains sections with 2 desert choices. Everybody at our table enjoyed everything that they ordered with no complaints. I am really looking forward to coming back for a dinner service.
So ... we tried the summit last month. Got there on Saturday and it was a slow summer evening. Decided to eat at the bar. Enjoyed learning about the school and Restaurant. Intentionally we tested what we thought to be more complicated dishes. And we were not disappointed. Wine selection - though limited was nicely varied and -- the food -- as though a pro had been in the kitchen touching everything. We will return for their special events.
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.
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.
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.