Restaurants in Norwood

“Great Food! Great Service! and Great Deals!! My favorite is their Fish Sandwich with Tarter Sauce & Fries for $10 + tax. The Sandwich and Fries were both so GOOD!! I recommend it! I will be ordering mine withing minutes!!”

“We had an exceptional experience at Braxton Brewery at Factory 52! The atmosphere was amazing, the facility was beautiful, and everything was set up perfectly for our group. Our reserved tables were ready when we arrived, the drinks were delicious, and the bartenders and staff were absolutely fantastic. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made the night run so

I am extremely grateful for the service and hospitality we received. Everything exceeded my expectations and helped make the evening celebration so special. Highly recommend for a fun night out or hosting a gathering. We will definitely be back!”

“SO SO good and authentic…..the rich flavors were definitely memorable…will be back!!”

“Just left the Norwood location and it was a great experience! The food was amazing and the service was nothing short of perfect! The staff was extremely personable and very inviting. It was the first time my girlfriend and I had been there and Ethan made sure that we were well taken care of! We will definitely be back and I highly recommend it!!”

“Gordo's is the kind of timeless place that makes visitors feel comfortable without making a big deal about it. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and very good at their jobs; they seem to genuinely enjoy working there, and it shows.

The food is absolutely delicious and served in daunting portions. The burgers are the jaw-unhinging size (and shape) of baseballs, cooked beautifully and doctored up in amazing ways. Six out of seven of us chose different styles, and none of us were disappointed; I had Boursin and poblano, and I still regret that I couldn't finish that last bite. The lone holdout, my mother, ordered a chef's salad and raved about it, saying that it was the first she'd ever had that she honestly couldn't finish. My dad and I will testify that she did her best.

The only dessert listed at Gordo's is the Dessert of the Day. I asked our waitress whether it actually existed, or if they (rightly) assumed that no one would ever have room to order it. She said that they did (it was tiramisu that day), but most people who could still think about food ordered it to go. My teenager made a reflexive plea, but they were too full to put in real effort.

If we didn't live two states away, Gordo's would already be our family's regular place, and my fridge would already be stocked with the Dessert of the Day. As it is, we'll definitely be back whenever we visit Cincinnati.”

“First time today from a recommendation. Place is fire. I’m a fan. Awesome sandwich and such great food for the money. Hands down the best sandwich I have ever had. Cheers guys! I’ll be back frequently.”

“I love going to Indian Mound Cafe. It is my primary destination for cheeseburgers, and I am NEVER disappointed. The onion rings are outstanding as well, which usually is not the case at most restaurants. There are no soggy or greasey onion rings at the Mound. The are crisp and delicious.

The owner, Sheila, is a truly lovely person who makes you feel like your business is important, but not as important to her as you are as a person. Whenever I stop in, Sheila greats me with a smile. On more than one occasion, when I have been having a bad day or two and stoped in to eat, Sheila always asks how I am. And not in a superficial or condescending way, but like someone who really does give a hoot.

As an older adult who spends a consiserable amount of time alone, it is heartwarming to think that someone is glad to see me. It is even more touching that someone is honestly concerned about my well being. But that seems to be the case with many of the customers who come to the Indian Mound Cafe. It really is one of those places where the owner and staff know the majority of clientele and treat them as more than just a source of income, but like friends.

As if those atributes aren't enough, there aren't a lot of places at this point where you can have a sit-down meal cooked to order w a soft drink and tip for under $20. I tend to make it in at least several times a month, and I typically bring folks with me. One of my regular dining companions raves about the vegetable soup which, like all the soups, is homemade. I, personally, keep trying to stop in early enough on a Thursday to try the sliders special, but no luck so far--they are always sold out.

One more thing, there is an excellent Central American bakery a couple of doors down from the Mound on the same side of the street. It is well worth stopping in and grabbing some delicious (and extremely budget friendly) baked goods to take home or enjoy as desert after eating at the Mound. The pastries are not super sweet, which I like. But of course, that just means I want more! And at the prices they charge, I can walk out with a good sized bag for between $10 and $12. It is one of those hidden gems that I really enjoy turning people on to. Bon Appetit.”

“Amazing location food and great people 🫶🏽”

“One of the best bars in Norwood. Sara, Amy, and the rest of the bartenders are amazing.”

“This place is a total gem - so much love and flavor in every bite. I had the chicken adobo and it was incredible! Perfectly cooked and delicious. YUM! The staff were amazing too - super friendly and helpful. I already can't wait to go back!”

“Cheesecake is top tier! Don’t know what the pizza slice was that I got but it was spicy and had basil & sausage and seriously was the best slice I’ve ever had from anywhere!!”

“The manger on duty Brendan, made sure our experience was flawless. Our server Brad was great and you could tell that management does a fantastic job supporting their staff. Running food, checking on tables. All in all 5 stars. Katherine the bartender is top notch service and hospitality! I love this place!”

“I stopped and tried We Smokin today for the first time and I’m so happy I finally stopped the rib tips was AMAZING!!! Very flavorful and tender he even gave me a taste test and the sauce alone had me then for them to be so tender I had to order some!!!! 10/10 I can’t wait to try more of his items on the menu! I will definitely be back💙”

“such a great set up with an outstanding selection of beers...very friendly wait staff and patrons.”

“I stopped and tried We Smokin today for the first time and I’m so happy I finally stopped the rib tips was AMAZING!!! Very flavorful and tender he even gave me a taste test and the sauce alone had me then for them to be so tender I had to order some!!!! 10/10 I can’t wait to try more of his items on the menu! I will definitely be back💙”

“I will never stop telling people that this place has the best donuts you'll ever eat in your entire life. I'm so dead serious. Their brioche donuts have the texture of little heavenly pillows and the flavors are out of this world.”

“Delicious new coffee spot! So cute on the inside. Everything I’ve had so far has been wonderful.”

“Stopped on in for a little treat, and the employees were super nice! I sampled the darkest chocolate, the Texas sheet cake, and their seasonal wild berry lavender. The person helping me, (I'm sorry I didn't catch their name), was so sweet and helpful. Everything was clean and stocked up as well. I personally recommend the darkest chocolate for a decadent sweet!”

“The red velvet cake made for my step-daughter’s UC graduation celebration was nothing short of amazing!! Light, not powerfully sweet like regular icing. Cake was moist, flavorful perfect!!”

“We were looking for a nice cocktail bar to go to in Norwood before our friends bowling birthday party at Stones lanes, and found this place in the factory 52 complex. We had specifically said we didn’t want to go to that factory 52 place but we didn’t know where park ave was and it happened to be there so we just went in. The entire food hall area was packed on a Saturday night, and Hoyle’s was also full but we found 2 seats and got served right away. The cocktails were good and they had an interesting menu, would def recommend and would go back - honestly changed my mind about the factory 52 complex”

“We went to Buca today and our food came out so quickly after ordering and was delicious! Our waiter, Griffin, was wonderful and answered all the questions we had with delight. 10/10 would recommend.”

“Omg the new menu!!! I had kimchi fried rice and fried pickles. I want more. Mapi is the best.”

“Server was super attentive!

Note to self:
-The enchiladas NORTENA was great. Great spinach cheese sauce. The chicken one was not that good or bad. The cheese and beef were good.
- Jumbo margarita (raspberry) was very good!”