I have been there many times, breakfast,and lunch.The food and people are top of the line .Don't drive by stop in and enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito, Meatloaf, Chicken Sandwich, Breakfast Club Chicken Biscuit, Steak and Eggs, Sweet Potato Tots
Jennifer Patterson
My hubby and I love everything about West Shine!! Wonderful family atmosphere, very friendly service and even better food ❤️
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Breakfast: Liam's Buttermilk Pancakes, Omelette (build your own)
Lunch: Burgers (build your own), Fried Chicken Club, Liam's Mac n' Cheese
Ryan Dollenmayer (Dio_Brand0)
The make your own breakfast sandwich was bomb, I got it with shredded ribeye provolone and cheddar cheese with diced onion, their special sauce on a brioche bun and had them cook my eggs over medium. Highly recommend. Got a side of breakfast potatoes and they were cooked perfectly very crisp. Waitress was very nice and busting her butt but they got very busy and service slowed to a crawl towards us leaving as she was the only waitress and they were busier than usual.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Josh G.
Took my dad for lunch before work a couple weeks ago, with all intentions of getting the gripp'n chicken sandwich, a fried chicken sandwich coated in Cincinnati's own grippo's bbq chips, but when the server brought out a couple fish sandwiches to the table across from us, I decided I had to try it. The filet was enormous and the homemade tartar was excellent. My dad ordered a breakfast coney, made with a breakfast sausage link, sausage gravy and shredded cheese. And yes, that was as amazing as it sounds. Check them out, hidden gem on the the west side and one of the best lunches in town. * side note- Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of the Gripp'n chicken sandwich, because I had that the first time I came. But I can say it was absolutely as delicious as you think. My coworker loves the salads as well, and they always look very fresh.*
Mike W
Nice family diner. I ordered the East Coast Philly Cheese Steak Shaved Ribeye steak and it was melt in your mouth delicious. The French fries were also delicious.2/28/24 I had the Kunkle Joe (Double Steakburger). I didn't get the Shine sauce, just ketchup and mustard and Swiss cheese, lettuce tomato, pickle and grilled mushrooms. It was amazing! If I could give them an extra 5 stars to make it 10 stars I would! It was that goooood.... sorry that I didn't take a picture of my meal. Next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Peck
We tried it for the first time time on Sunday. The parking was full and we thought this indicated a good place. It was. The Breakfast Sandwich was excellent. Huge amount in of ham. Finished with a Bun Bun.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Gregory W.
Family owned restaurant with good food and large portions. Servers are always very friendly and attentive. Recommend their breakfast coney and home fries. Goetta with their strawberry preserves on top is really good.
Natalie C.
I don't even pork. Which makes breakfast foods tricky. But the sweet potato tots were five star! And the shine sauce was delicious
Dan Dalton
First time visit. We were welcomed with a friendly smile and a hello. It didn't feel like walking into a restaurant. It felt like walking into someone's kitchen. They really push the "Family"aspect. The food was outstanding. The chicken was super tender. The onion rings were crispy. The portions were just right. I came away full but not stuffed. We will definitely be back to try something different.
Linda W.
Another solid place to get breakfast out in the west side. Standard fare. Service was friendly. Needs a more well defined 'wait for your table area' as it's all right in the traffic flow from the kitchen.
Waited an hour for food and gave up. Never checked on us or checked in about our food. We left money for drinks and left. Breakfast shouldn’t be that hard.
Scott N.
I can't say enough good things about West Shine Family Restaurant. We stopped in this morning. The place was not packed, but business was steady. The restaurant was clean and super cute. It was decorated for Christmas with great Christmas music in the background. I didn't ask, but it seemed clear to me the folks running the restaurant were the owners. What's cool about this is their attitude towards customers reflects directly on them and their business. Our server, again pretty sure she's one of the owners, was super kind and attentive. We both ordered Mama'c Country Breakfast. Only difference, I ordered goetta and Mark got sausage patties. SO much food for $12. Two eggs, breakfast potatoes, a biscuit (or toast), homemade sausage gravy and homemade strawberry preserves... plus our meat. Coffee was served in large mugs and was very good right from the first sip. The eggs were done to order. The goetta was huge and perfectly cooked. I'm reasonably certain it was not Glier's. There's nothing wrong with Glier's, but I really appreciate goetta that has a different flavor. It was great. The breakfast potatoes looked like short fries, which was a little odd, but they were also well cooked with a nice crisp. They were delicious. The sausage gravy was peppery and the perfect consistency. They were not stingy with the sausage in the gravy. The biscuit was cut in half, which was perfect. One was a vessel for the gravy, the other half served as a good vehicle for the strawberry preserves. It's a bit of a conundrum, though. The biscuit is perfect for the gravy, but was a little thick for the preserves. I would have enjoyed the preserves better on toast. I am already looking forward to our next breakfast at West Shine Family Restaurant.
Herm Harrison
The food is outstanding and the prices are very reasonable. The restaurant is always clean and well decorated. The waitresses are always pleasant, but not terribly organized.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Diana Wilton
We’re so glad to have found this little place and the folks who run it. The food is standard diner food but made very well, with love and proper timing. No rushing things out so it may take time when they’re busy but it’s always worth the wait. Potatoes are fantastically crispy, omelets, gravy, eggs, etc all delicious. The French toast is good, could stand to be a little more dipped or something but the flavor is nice! All in all really great little spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ronald Schulz II
Stopped in for Sunday breakfast, was very impressed with the entire experience! The service was excellent, very little wait time for food as the restaurant was full and it seemed like everything was smooth and enjoyable! Will be back and highly recommend!
I have been there many times, breakfast,and lunch.The food and people are top of the line .Don't drive by stop in and enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito, Meatloaf, Chicken Sandwich, Breakfast Club Chicken Biscuit, Steak and Eggs, Sweet Potato Tots
My hubby and I love everything about West Shine!! Wonderful family atmosphere, very friendly service and even better food ❤️ HIGHLY RECOMMEND Breakfast: Liam's Buttermilk Pancakes, Omelette (build your own) Lunch: Burgers (build your own), Fried Chicken Club, Liam's Mac n' Cheese
The make your own breakfast sandwich was bomb, I got it with shredded ribeye provolone and cheddar cheese with diced onion, their special sauce on a brioche bun and had them cook my eggs over medium. Highly recommend. Got a side of breakfast potatoes and they were cooked perfectly very crisp. Waitress was very nice and busting her butt but they got very busy and service slowed to a crawl towards us leaving as she was the only waitress and they were busier than usual.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Took my dad for lunch before work a couple weeks ago, with all intentions of getting the gripp'n chicken sandwich, a fried chicken sandwich coated in Cincinnati's own grippo's bbq chips, but when the server brought out a couple fish sandwiches to the table across from us, I decided I had to try it. The filet was enormous and the homemade tartar was excellent. My dad ordered a breakfast coney, made with a breakfast sausage link, sausage gravy and shredded cheese. And yes, that was as amazing as it sounds. Check them out, hidden gem on the the west side and one of the best lunches in town. * side note- Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of the Gripp'n chicken sandwich, because I had that the first time I came. But I can say it was absolutely as delicious as you think. My coworker loves the salads as well, and they always look very fresh.*
Nice family diner. I ordered the East Coast Philly Cheese Steak Shaved Ribeye steak and it was melt in your mouth delicious. The French fries were also delicious.2/28/24 I had the Kunkle Joe (Double Steakburger). I didn't get the Shine sauce, just ketchup and mustard and Swiss cheese, lettuce tomato, pickle and grilled mushrooms. It was amazing! If I could give them an extra 5 stars to make it 10 stars I would! It was that goooood.... sorry that I didn't take a picture of my meal. Next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We tried it for the first time time on Sunday. The parking was full and we thought this indicated a good place. It was. The Breakfast Sandwich was excellent. Huge amount in of ham. Finished with a Bun Bun.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Family owned restaurant with good food and large portions. Servers are always very friendly and attentive. Recommend their breakfast coney and home fries. Goetta with their strawberry preserves on top is really good.
I don't even pork. Which makes breakfast foods tricky. But the sweet potato tots were five star! And the shine sauce was delicious
First time visit. We were welcomed with a friendly smile and a hello. It didn't feel like walking into a restaurant. It felt like walking into someone's kitchen. They really push the "Family"aspect. The food was outstanding. The chicken was super tender. The onion rings were crispy. The portions were just right. I came away full but not stuffed. We will definitely be back to try something different.
Another solid place to get breakfast out in the west side. Standard fare. Service was friendly. Needs a more well defined 'wait for your table area' as it's all right in the traffic flow from the kitchen.
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Waited an hour for food and gave up. Never checked on us or checked in about our food. We left money for drinks and left. Breakfast shouldn’t be that hard.
I can't say enough good things about West Shine Family Restaurant. We stopped in this morning. The place was not packed, but business was steady. The restaurant was clean and super cute. It was decorated for Christmas with great Christmas music in the background. I didn't ask, but it seemed clear to me the folks running the restaurant were the owners. What's cool about this is their attitude towards customers reflects directly on them and their business. Our server, again pretty sure she's one of the owners, was super kind and attentive. We both ordered Mama'c Country Breakfast. Only difference, I ordered goetta and Mark got sausage patties. SO much food for $12. Two eggs, breakfast potatoes, a biscuit (or toast), homemade sausage gravy and homemade strawberry preserves... plus our meat. Coffee was served in large mugs and was very good right from the first sip. The eggs were done to order. The goetta was huge and perfectly cooked. I'm reasonably certain it was not Glier's. There's nothing wrong with Glier's, but I really appreciate goetta that has a different flavor. It was great. The breakfast potatoes looked like short fries, which was a little odd, but they were also well cooked with a nice crisp. They were delicious. The sausage gravy was peppery and the perfect consistency. They were not stingy with the sausage in the gravy. The biscuit was cut in half, which was perfect. One was a vessel for the gravy, the other half served as a good vehicle for the strawberry preserves. It's a bit of a conundrum, though. The biscuit is perfect for the gravy, but was a little thick for the preserves. I would have enjoyed the preserves better on toast. I am already looking forward to our next breakfast at West Shine Family Restaurant.
The food is outstanding and the prices are very reasonable. The restaurant is always clean and well decorated. The waitresses are always pleasant, but not terribly organized.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
We’re so glad to have found this little place and the folks who run it. The food is standard diner food but made very well, with love and proper timing. No rushing things out so it may take time when they’re busy but it’s always worth the wait. Potatoes are fantastically crispy, omelets, gravy, eggs, etc all delicious. The French toast is good, could stand to be a little more dipped or something but the flavor is nice! All in all really great little spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in for Sunday breakfast, was very impressed with the entire experience! The service was excellent, very little wait time for food as the restaurant was full and it seemed like everything was smooth and enjoyable! Will be back and highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5