The Lonely Pine Steakhouse

Lonely Pine will forever be my favorite steakhouse. Food quality is always top notch, vibe is fantastic, and the staff is attentive and accommodating. Going to miss this place dearly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We ordered a medium rare and medium steak and we got overdone well done steaks. It was an anniversary and birthday and we were told our s'more was on them. We got charged for it!!! We won't go back!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

We were greeted warmly with a splash of champagne, which started the evening off on a great note. Service throughout the night was excellent, and the staff deserves credit for that.
Unfortunately, the food did not meet expectations. We originally ordered the Butcher’s Cut (18oz ribeye), which had been recommended by the staff, but were told after just a few minutes that it was unavailable—even though we had one of the earliest reservations at 5:15 p.m. on a Saturday. For a steakhouse, that was concerning. We substituted with the Cowboy Cut Ribeye for two, along with fingerling potatoes and the Gouda mac and cheese.
The food arrived in a timely manner, but the steak was overcooked, the char was more burnt than seared, and it completely masked the dry-aged flavor. The fingerling potatoes tasted like something that could have been made at home with little effort. The biggest disappointment, however, was the mac and cheese. It had no flavor, no hint of Gouda (or any cheese), and seemed reheated rather than freshly prepared—essentially just bland, dry noodles.
To their credit, the team brought out a complimentary dessert for our anniversary, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, their signature Campfire S’more was nearly inedible. The brownie was as hard as a rock—almost like it had been struck by lightning before serving. On top of that, it was buried under an overwhelming amount of cinnamon sugar, making it unpleasant and difficult to eat.
While the service was excellent, the food quality was far below the standard one would expect at this price point. Sadly, we will not be returning and I feel like I owe my wife another anniversary dinner.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

I went here for a birthday dinner and was definitely expecting something amazing after hearing it was the best steak in Cincinnati. The ambiance is nice, dim lit but a very small dining space and you can see almost every table from where you are. The service is good but not too fancy if that makes sense. The smoky jalapeño dip was incredible. Do not waist $20 on the butter board though. The steak was good but not the best I’ve had. Just okay in all. There is almost no other protein than steak on the menu (no chicken) and they do have fish but there is very wacky additions to it that don’t fit their vibe for sure

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Great steak, great experience, great atmosphere. Too bad it is closing in a couple weeks. Excited to see what the creative team does next though

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tried to get in several times for a drink and appetizer, was told I couldn’t sit at bar, it was for dinner customers?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

As a foodie, I'm usually excited to explore new spots and this dinner had some highs and rock-bottom lows. The Cowboy Ribeye and Tomahawk steak were fantastic. They were perfectly cooked and flavorful, and the broccolini and potatoes were great sides. The Chilaquiles were a complete disaster. The waitress sold them hard, so we decided to give them a try, but they were ridiculously salty. One bite and it was like your taste buds were completely overwhelmed with salt. The chips had a strange, almost Dorito-like flavor, but not as good as Doritos and between the 4 of us we couldn't finish the dish. To top it off, these awful Chilaquiles were priced at $68, which is basically the cost of the Tomahawk steak! It was so frustrating, especially since it was my friend's birthday dinner. It completely killed the vibe and left us all with a bad taste, literally and figuratively. I'll be back for the steaks, but I'll be skipping that overpriced, inedible mess next time..

TL:DR - The Chef Special-- Chilaquiles are terrible and incredibly overpriced. Do not get them!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4

We had one of the best steaks of our life last night, the T-Bone with ruby butter. I suggest the bone marrow and gouda mac.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is amazing. The food is fantastic we went here for our anniversary and had a great time. It was my first time trying bone marrow and it was really yummy. We ordered the cowboy ribeye as the main course to split and it was cooked to perfection. The fingerling potatoes were also excellent, and the smoked Gouda Mac was a little bit strong for me personally but also very good. My favorite thing had to be the smore dessert which is made to look like a little campfire. I would literally go back just for that. They also offered mocktails for those who don't drink which is awesome. Definitely check out their lavender lemonade. This atmosphere is cozy and very welcoming and all the staff were super pleasant and knowledgeable. We will definitely be returning. Excellent experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of the most intimate, welcoming, and warming steakhouse’s I’ve ever been to. Called ahead to confirm they wouldn’t mind a rambunctious 3 year old and they were more than happy to have her. Food was so good, we came on a HOT day and our waitress suggested the pimento cheese and crackers; cheap, delicious, and cooling. My husband and I shared the tomahawk steak with the finger link potatoes and our daughter got the 4 ounce filet with broccolini, everything was delicious. Can’t wait to come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, great vibes. Fantastic kitchy take on a steakhouse with some nice modern interpretation of the food itself.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Cowboy, Mushrooms and Onions, Garden Salad

Exceptional service and incredibly high-quality food for very fair prices. I had a wonderful dinner here and especially enjoyed the bone marrow, cowboy ribeye, and crème brûlée. The service was personable, prompt, and overall enjoyable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ll start with the pros and end with the cons.

Pros:
We arrived a few minutes early for our reservation and while we waited were offered complimentary sparkling wine which was a great touch/first impression. We split the cowboy ribeye for 2, and it was one of the best steaks I have had. The side of fingerling potatoes were also very good. There are several other things we would’ve liked to try that sounded good but it was just my wife and I eating here so we didn’t want to get too much food. Our waitress was kind and attentive. The overall decor inside was pretty nice.

Cons: The Caesar salad we had was a little disappointing and s’mores dessert was average but not amazing. The biggest problem we had was the overall smell. We could not figure out if it was the specific chemical cleaner they used or a certain food item or maybe a combination of the 2? I would recommend caution coming here if you are sensitive to smells.

Overall, I’m glad we tried the place. The service was good and the steak was great! But due to the smell, we will probably not return.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 5

I had the most amazing experience at this restaurant. 10 out of 10 will definitely do again. The staff was perfect! The night I went they were short staffed, and everything still flowed well. My waitress was Emma, she was perfect and did a great job explaining everything to me and making recommendations. When Emma wasn't around other waiter/waitresses came to check on me, best team work I've ever seen! The meat was succulent, and everything was flavored perfectly. I eat like a baby bird so, I had quite a bit of left overs. Chef Maddie I still dream about everything I ate that night. Thank you everyone for such and amazing experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not only is the food delightful, but the people here are welcoming, kind, and super fun! I could not recommend this place more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5