The Melting Pot - Piatti

Embers

➤ 8170 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, 45236, United States Of America

Piatti • Sushi • Steak • Dining • Seafood

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"This was our 4th time at Embers! We chose this place because we have always had such a good experience there. We came with two dear friends of ours whom we had not seen in quite sometime. The ambiance was good giving us an opportunity to catch up. It would have been great had the table next to us not been so loud. The spring rolls and sushi , the salads and the desserts were amazing. The entrees were really disappointing. My husband had the pork chop and I had the filet. It seemed that neither of the meats had been properly seasoned so there was little to no flavor. My filet was quite chewy and dry to the point I left most of it on the plate. The presentation of the filet left much to be desired. However,the highlight of our dinner was our server Penelope. She was efficient, informative and attentive. She was an absolute delight! For $100+ per person, our expectations of the meal were not met. If we have an opportunity to come again, we'll stick to appetizers and salads and forgo the entree!"

Maggiano's

➤ 7875 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, United States

Piatti • Pizza • Steak • Italian • Desserts

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"We really enjoy the food, service, and sangrias at Maggiano's. The stuffed mushrooms and variety platter of bruschetta are delicious, with the bacon fig bruschetta being our favorite. I thoroughly enjoyed my risotto, and my husband devoured his salmon Oscar. For dessert, we had butter cake and chocolate brownies. The lemon cookies are also great, but once you try the butter cake, you'll forget about the cookies! I had forgotten how noisy the restaurant can get. This time, my chair faced the parking lot, and with it being dark outside, the headlights from the cars were distracting. Thankfully, someone sat at the table next to the window; otherwise, I would have requested a different table. We're already looking forward to our next visit!"

Mei Japanese

➤ 8608 Market Pl Ln, 45242, Cincinnati, United States

Piatti • Ramen • Casual • Japanese • Catering

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"While it may not look like much from the outside, the interior is nicely decorated and rather spacious. They have the traditional raised floor seating where you remove shoes as well. The tonkotsu ramen had a rich and full bodied broth. Their homemade ramen noodles are fantastic. Gyosas were nice and meaty and well spiced. Very good and fresh, very friendly server who recommended a good sake as well. Definitely worth a visit if you like Japanese food or are interested in trying something new."

Senate Blue Ash

➤ 1100 Summit Pl, 45242, Blue Ash, United States

Piatti • Pubs • Food • Cafés • American

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"We stopped on the way to Cincinnati because it was considered the best restaurant in Ohio per Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. It is neither a diner, a drive-in nor a dive. Much fancier than we anticipated. If you have picky eaters, this restaurant isn't for you. Once seated we had to wait a while for service and was told that was due to shift change (ie, lack of communication between shifts). The poutine was excellent as was my trailer dog. My husband had the burger and said it was one of the juiciest he has ever had. The waitress bent over backwards to accommodate a friend's allergy. Overall, great food but we probably won't be back. The hot dog was $12 and the poutine (which we got for free) is priced at $17."

TRIO

➤ 7565 Kenwood Road Cincinnati, OH 45236, 45236-2800, United States

Piatti • Steak • Pizza • Seafood • American

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"This was my second trip to this restaurant in two days. But my experience with seating was horrible and as I think about it more I feel like vomiting my dinner I just ate. On my first visit my brother and I came to the restaurant with no reservation and we were seated in the very back of the restaurant. I refused to sit in the back and encouraged the hostest to seat us in the front with large windows. On my second visit I came with a reservation to an empty restaurant and again I was being showed the back dark booth. Upon reaching this seat I told the hostess the entire restaurant is empty why the worst table. I asked politely to be seated in the front by the windows. I encourage all to avoid this restaurant because this is racism 101. The restaurant was under the assumption that we were a GAY couple. Fortunately I was with my brother and we are not a Gay Couple. I imagine all Gay couples are sat in the back. I was told by the two managers who escorted me out that they have seat rotation. I observed that everyone who was seated after me was seated in the front of the dinning room. There was no seating in the back of the dinning room after me. The seat rotation never existed. While I explained this to the manager both hostesses turned so red like a tomato The city of Cincinnati does not accept the LGBQ Community nor does this restaurant. Please stay out and show respect to all. I am off to puke my dinner and will never come back here again. I look for everyone's support."