Local Flavor: Mt. AdamsFamous for its great views of the city and busy nightlife, Mt. Adams is a well-known, if compact, Cincinnati neighborhood. Though finding your way around its steep and winding streets may be tough the first time (and parking notoriously tough all the time), you'll find more than one reason to come back-- Mt. Adams is home to several fantastic restaurants. Steak, sushi, or high-end American, there's plenty here. Just make sure to get a reservation - Mt. Adams is no Cincinnati secret.
If you've eaten at one of these restaurants, or other great locally-owned restaurants in Mt. Adams, be sure to let us know what you thought. You can rate each restaurant or leave a comment on this post. So, join us as BuyCincy delves into the tastiest parts of Mt. Adams.
Teak Thai
1051 St. Gregory
Cincinnati, OH 45202
A favorite of many BuyCincy staffers, and most Cincinnatians who have a thing for sushi, Teak Thai is one of Mt. Adams' more accessible restaurants. Along with the aforementioned sushi, Teak offers many standard Thai restaurant dishes including curries, satay, and a mean pad thai. Don't go if you are in a hurry, though - Teak is known for seating waits.
Metromix Cincinnati: If you're in the mood for a small bite to eat, or if you are a sushi enthusiast, Teak's sushi is a Cincinnati favorite...
Around and About: Already I'm looking forward to a repeat visit to teak ... in the evening ... on the patio ... with some sushi...
Restaurants and Reservations: The menu is full of various Thai, seafood, and sushi options--there's something for just about everyone there...
Celestial Steakhouse
1071 Celestial St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.241.4455
If you are willing to pay for a little eye candy, find a table at the Celestial for a view few restaurants in the city can match. The view, a good wine list, and what we hear is a pretty decent steak make this a good spot for specials occasions - like, say, when you take your favorite BuyCincy writer to dinner to show your appreciation? Right?
Citybeat: We were happy to linger over each course, surrounded mostly by couples enjoying the romantic view...
Cincinnati.com: This Cincinnati dining tradition draws a sophisticated crowd for its four-star steakhouse fare, cool jazz and fabulous view...
Cincinnati Magazine: From its Mt. Adams hillside perch, the view is so stunning you may not notice the old-moneyed elegance of the room itself, or the few inconsistencies in service and menu...
Daveed's at 934
934 Hatch St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.721.2665
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.721.2665
While we're on the subject of pricy-but-worth-it restaurants, Daveed's at 934 is a must for those that dig innovative cuisine. The rotating menu often features a variety of meats and fish in unexpected, and delicious combinations. And, trust us, don't skimp on desert - whatever you do, don't skimp on desert.
Metromix Cincinnati: If you're looking for place to expand your palate without the stuffiness of the usual fine-dining, DaVeed's at 934 is your answer...
Citybeat: Bright, clear flavors. Interesting textures. Sophisticated presentations. Witty interpretations. Daveed's chic take on dining is definitely not your momma's meatloaf...
Pulse: From the moment you walk into the cozy hilltop eatery at 934 Hatch St. and find Cook in the kitchen and his wife, general manager and co-proprietor Liz Cook, working in front, it's obvious that things are a bit different from your run-of-the-mill fine-dining experience.
Guido's Lounge
1111 St. Gregory St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.421.3348
Specializing in pizza and sandwiches as big as your head, Guido's Lounge is one of the best spots in Mt. Adams to hang out, have a beer, and, if you can hear over the crowd noise, watch a game. LIke all greasy food venues, late night is the time to fill your belly.
Cincinnati.com - At Guido's, where the dining room wall is bright green and the tablecloths are red-and-white checked, the long menu features goomba subs (full of Italian meat), Italian nachos, pizzas, and big plates of lasagna.
CityBeat Swizzle 2008: This Italian-American tour-de-force is the place to take an out-of-town friend when you want to convince them you're both cool and hungry.
Mt. Adams Fish House
940 Pavilion St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.421.3250
Another Mt. Adams joint that serves great sushi, Mt. Adams Fish House is true to its name. High quality fish, both of the cooked and raw variety, keeps both Mt. Adams residents and visitors coming back.
Metromix Cincinnati: This fine-dining restaurant is cozy with a highly-regarded sushi bar. The wine list is large and they offer a solid selection of sake for some pre-game bombs to choose from.
Wine me, dine me: It is not my favorite sushi in town (Sake Bomb is my favorite, and Aoi was better, but that's for another review after a more extensive tasting) but it is a great choice when you're up in Mt. Adams.
Cincinnati Magazine: Cincinnati Magazine's Top 25 Restaurants 2005
Image: Flickr - Zevotron
If you are trying to get me to go out and eat, and in the process put on a few more pounds this article is doing the trick.
Great job and might I add YUMMY!
Daveed's is great. Wonderful food with a welcoming staff. You won't feel intimidated like you might in other high-end restaurants.
Now I'll just have to try out Guidos when I'm looking for something a little more in my general price range....
I biased because I worked at Teak. All really great staffers there. It has a really warm and friendly atmosphere, and the food is great too. Thai Iced Tea, yum. And the back deck is great on a warm evening.
Love Teak. Love Teak. Love it, love it, love it, especially out on the patio.
We went to the Celestial for my girlfriend's birthday and it was pricey, but money well spent. We ended up getting a bottle of wine at a $60 discount because they did not have the wine they recommended in stock - now that's customer service!