Sacred Beast Diner

4.7

1584 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Outdoor and patio seating will be on a first come first serve basis.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 213-2864
Website
http://sacredbeastdiner.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Jeremy Lieb
Private party facilities
Located in Cincinnati's historical art district, Sacred Beast Diner is conveniently nestled at the corner of Vine and 15th Street. Surrounded by shopping, parking, and just steps away from Washington Park and Music Hall, Sacred Beast Diner is central to Cincinnati's most sought out locations.
Private party contact
Info: (513) 213-2864

Location
1437 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Over the Rhine
Cross street
15th and Vine
Parking details
A public parking lot is available directly across the street from Sacred Beast.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

2023 CSO Pops
$50.00 per person
Sep 9 - Dec 30, 2023
Appetizer du Jour Choice of Salad: Crispy Bucheron Goat Cheese with Apricots, Pickled Turnips & Sunflower Seeds or Wedge Salad with Pork Belly, Brown Butter Almonds, Goat Cheese, Cucumber, Radish & Ranch Dressing Choice of Entree: Big Ass Meatball with Ricotta Cheese Garlic Bread or Sacred Beast Cheeseburger Blue Oven Bakery Bun, Pickles, Onion & Dijonnaise or Salmon with Brown Butter Green Beans, Lemon And Crispy Capers or Chicken Schnitzel with Sauce Diablo Arugula & Cherry Tomatoes Dessert du Jour

Popular dishes

Deviled Eggs$9.95
Calabrian Chilis, Pickled Mustard Seeds & Pork Rinds
Pork Rinds & Shishito Peppers$11.95
Chili - Lime Seasoning
Fried Truffle Risotto Balls$13.95
Cheesy Marinara & Parmesan
Seared Rare Salmon Tataki*$13.95
Crispy Rice. Togarashi & Yogurt Cucumber Sauce. No Substitutions
Fries with Lobster Gravy$14.95
Lobster Gravy, Mornay Sauce & Cheese Curds
Foie Gras Torchon$18.95
Seasonal Jam & Texas Toast
Steak Tartare & Fries*$17.95
Raw Beef, Manchego Cheese, Chives & Pickled Egg Yolk
Matzah Ball Soup$12.95
Carrots, Parsnips & Dill

Salads

add Chicken $4.95, Salmon $8, Pork Belly $3.95

Simple Salad$7.95
Local Greens, Radish, Cucumber, Fine Herb, Sherry Vinaigrette
Crispy Goat Cheese Salad$13.95
Bucheron Goat Cheese, Dried Apricots, Sunflower Seeds & Pickled Turnip Vinaigrette
Wedge Salad$8.95
Cucumber, Radish, 7-Minute Egg, Goat Cheese, Almonds, Pork Belly, Chili Oil & Ranch

Burgers & Sandwiches

Gluten Free $3, Add Egg $2 or Pork Belly $3.95

Dirty French$18.95
Single Burger, Gruyere Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Au Poivre Sauce & Mornay Sauce
Fried Mortadella$15.95
Thin Shaved Mortadella with Pistachios, American Cheese, Texas Toast, Dijonnaise, Red Onion & Pickles
Smoked Salmon "Lox" Sandwich$15.95
Goat Cheese, Tomato, Cucumber & Pickled Fresno Peppers
Blackened Mahi Reuben$17.95
Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, 1000 Island & Rye Bread
Cheese Burger$14.95
Pickles, Onions & Dijonnaise
Double Cheese Burger$15.95
Pickles, Onions & Dijonnaise

Entrees

Chicken Schnitzel$19.95
Arugula, Diablo Sauce & Parmesan
Salmon with Brown Butter*$22.95
Green Beans, Lemon, Capers & Parsley (Served Medium-Rare)
Neckbone Gravy*$15.95
Hashbrowns, Roasted Chicken, Neckbone Gravy, Mornay & Sunny Side Up Egg
Gnocchi Bolognese$18.95
Parisian Style Gnocchi & Meaty Tomato Sauce

Breakfast All Day

Diner Breakfast$15.95
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Soft Scrambled Eggs & Pork Belly
Goetta Breakfast*$15.95
Cincinnati's Famous Oatmeal Sausage, Hashbrowns & Two Sunny Side up Eggs
Omelette$15.50
Piquillo Peppers, Goat Cheese & Salad
Corned Beef Hash*$15.95
Poached Eggs
Bread Pudding French Toast$14.95
Maple Butter and Whipped Cream (Saturday & Sunday brunch only)
Cheesy Eggs$6.95
Maple Glazed Pork Belly$6.95
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes$8.95
Goetta$6.95

Sides

Hashbrowns & Kimchi Ketchup$7.00
French Fries & Mornay Sauce$7.00
Root Veg Hash$8.00
Green Beans$8.00
Shishito Peppers & Chili-Lime Seasoning$8.00
Toast$4.00
White or Rye

What 1,584 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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1,584 Reviews

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MyFood
Cincinnati
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined today
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great diner meal with a little upscale. This was our second time there and it didn’t disappoint.
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Anonymous
Charleston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining experience! Appetizers chossen were deviled eggs, truffle risotto balls, and pork rinds with peppers, all of which were wonderful. Entrees were top-notch as well. Stand out entree for me was the burger. Simple but perfectly executed. I will definitely return.
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chungclan
Cincinnati
118 reviews
vip
4.0
118 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Loved the duck breast but the simple salad was tiny. Should have gotten the entree size.
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LaurenH
Cincinnati
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
love the diner breakfast with the lemon ricotta pancakes, with eggs and pork belly! delicious! great beers and drinks too.
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RichardW
Louisville
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went on a locals recommendation. Very good meal. Deviled eggs were delicious. Entrees and sided were very good, and our server was top-notch. Excellent evening.
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ElizabethW
Cincinnati
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Professional, elevated casual, food and menu are elevated takes on traditional choices — great place for lunch in OTR!
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Rebecca
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Reliably delicious, innovative take on diner and comfort food.
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AndrewB
Cincinnati
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Appetizers are just ok. The lobster fries and truffle risotto balls are a bit over priced and lack flavor. Entrees that we had were great though! Service is just ok and it is very loud in there. Overall we will go back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Loved my whole meal! Will definitely be returning soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome as always! Great service, unbelievable food!
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
Mediocre food. Wasn’t impressed with the menu. Lox on a hamburger bun? Just wrong.
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lisac
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
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We made a late night last minute reservation for 6 after the fcc game . I’m sure the staff wasn’t happy and wanted to get home but they were very gracious and welcoming. Always great food . Highly recommend the deviled eggs .
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KLHKY
Cincinnati
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always great food and service—our go to restaurant when we want a meal that we know will be terrific.
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DavidR
Cincinnati
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Some confusion with servers, they’d pass off between and had to ask for check after 15 minutes of no server. Hadn’t seen original server for last 25 minutes we were there. Might have been shift change but….. He walked by table while still working about 2 minutes before we left (and had already paid) didn’t even acknowledge or ask if we needed check.
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ThomasH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delicious brunch. The Bloody Mary's and food were delicious. Service was excellent.
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CharlotteJLee
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding customized service. The restaurant stayed open just for us arriving at 10pm as we were a special guest artist of the Cincinnati Symphony, thank you!
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john
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The noise was not an issue for Sacred Beast Diner to control. We ate outside and it was a nice evening so there was a lot of traffic.
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JohnM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at Sacred Beast and didn't know what to expect. The hostess was able to get us to our table much earlier than expected and went above and beyond. The waitress was friendly and gave great advice on dining options. She described the Dirty French as "if a hamburger and French onion soup had a baby" and two in my party chose it and loved it! I had the neck gravy dish and it was excellent. very trendy and eclectic area of Cinci. We'll be back!
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Kevin
Cincinnati
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
One of my all time favorite places to have a meal .. food is consistent and service always good as well The dirty French delicious and the bloody Mary’s the best
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NicoleKibler
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our brunch at The Sacred Beast. We ordered the bread pudding french toast and it was fantastic!! We will be coming back.
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DustinB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun environment with a quirky and tasty menu. Service was very good. Diners in our group ranged from 15 to 52 and everyone enjoyed their visit.
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anon
Cincinnati
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Pretty good atmosphere. I very much enjoyed the selection of beers.
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Vinoluvr
Cincinnati
110 reviews
vip
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at The Sacred Beast. I love the ambience. Food and service were great as expected.
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Barb
Cincinnati
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was great. We requested a booth, but they were already spoken for. Mgr was able to seat us in the back where the acoustics were better than the tables up front which we appreciated. Tried the boozy root beer float—- delicious! Split the arugula chicken dish and beat salad. Also fantastic. I appreciate their laid back vibe but foodie forward menu.
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Chris
Las Vegas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was exceptional except the prices; a bit on the pricey end. Loved the reel-to-reel audiophile and the heavy pours, but at $9 a shot for Maker's it should be generous. We'll certainly go back for the food and service!
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Foodie
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location, delicious food, fun atmosphere. Thank you for a great start to our evening
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CholiM1
New York Area
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Hip restaurant with a cool vibe and a diverse urban menu to match. Loved our brunch and appetizers. Offer a kids menu and large leather seated booths too, a plus for families.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great service always a favorite for our family!
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience2
I was so disappointed about our meal at Sacred Beast. I had been excited to try this restaurant for weeks. My fiancé and I had looked over the menu, read reviews, and looked at pictures of all the menu items in the days leading up to our reservation. We ordered the mahi Reuben, the root vegetable hash, the fried risotto balls, and the lobster gravy fries. All of the food was unbelievably bland. The best thing was the mahi reuben, but even that was just ok at best. Our waiter didn’t stop by our table much, which was frustrating since the restaurant was completely dead while we were there. I did enjoy my jungle juice cocktail, but I would not eat at this restaurant again. There are too many other great restaurants in the OTR area to go here.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The overall atmosphere was great. The service was very good. We ordered the shrimp cocktail app and was disappointed when we got only 3 shrimp for the high price. Our entrees were very good and they also have a respectable drink menu. Overall a very good experience.
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ShannonC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was so unique and absolutely everything the three of us had was delicious! The service was wonderful and outdoor patio was perfect! We had a really great time!
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KristenS
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The fried risotto balls were heavenly! Very cool atmosphere. Amazing food but relaxed environment. We’ll be back.
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SandyB
Cincinnati
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far my absolute favorite brunch spot in the city!!!! I took my buddy here for dinner (his first time) and he was enthralled. Said it was the best cheeseburger he has ever had!!!! 😊
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BryanK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Lots of options. Beautiful outdoor seating.
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RachelK
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We came to eat here before a game at TQL Stadium. A lot of others had the same idea, so they were backed up. The staff still went over and above to communicate with us what was going on, and still got us out the door in time for the game. Kudos to the management for running a tight ship there.
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LindaH
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I will definitely be going back to Sacred Beast. Everything about it was amazing!
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JohnB
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great visit when I am in Cincinnati. From the owner on down, I cannot recommend Sacred Beast to enough people. Especially when they are going in for a soccer game. Perfect pregame spot and an easy walk to the stadium!
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SteveM
Charleston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
Overpriced with small servings and the wine pour wasn’t even half a glass. Service was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Second time coming here and it did not disappoint! For the price & portions, it is a little high in my opinion, but they do a lot right. The macchiato was great, and substituting the hashbrown squares vs fries was a power move on the lobster bisque dish. The neckbone gravy was also memorable. Our server was nice and we got our food promptly on a Sunday at 11 (~10 minutes). The restaurant itself has a nice vibe and ambience.
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MyFood
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely delicious! We had a party of four and decided to share all of our entrees. What a great way to try everything! Staff was magnificent and accommodating. We were running late and I was able to push our reservation back an hour through the OpenTable messaging. Thank you so much and we will definitely be back to try the Mahi Reuben!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Sacred Beast Diner offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 213-2864.

Sacred Beast Diner is rated 4.7 stars by 1584 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1437 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
15th and Vine
Neighborhood
Over the Rhine
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
A public parking lot is available directly across the street from Sacred Beast.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Jeremy Lieb
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://sacredbeastdiner.com/
Phone number
(513) 213-2864
Private party facilities
Located in Cincinnati's historical art district, Sacred Beast Diner is conveniently nestled at the corner of Vine and 15th Street. Surrounded by shopping, parking, and just steps away from Washington Park and Music Hall, Sacred Beast Diner is central to Cincinnati's most sought out locations.
Private party contact
Info: (513) 213-2864

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Sacred Beast Diner

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Best Restaurants in Cincinnati

2023 CSO Pops

Deviled Eggs

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Fried Truffle Risotto Balls

Starters

Deviled Eggs$9.95

Pork Rinds & Shishito Peppers$11.95

Fried Truffle Risotto Balls$13.95

Seared Rare Salmon Tataki*$13.95

Fries with Lobster Gravy$14.95

Foie Gras Torchon$18.95

Steak Tartare & Fries*$17.95

Matzah Ball Soup$12.95

Salads

Simple Salad$7.95

Crispy Goat Cheese Salad$13.95

Wedge Salad$8.95

Burgers & Sandwiches

Dirty French$18.95

Fried Mortadella$15.95

Smoked Salmon "Lox" Sandwich$15.95

Blackened Mahi Reuben$17.95

Cheese Burger$14.95

Double Cheese Burger$15.95

Entrees

Chicken Schnitzel$19.95

Salmon with Brown Butter*$22.95

Neckbone Gravy*$15.95

Gnocchi Bolognese$18.95

Breakfast All Day

Diner Breakfast$15.95

Goetta Breakfast*$15.95

Omelette$15.50

Corned Beef Hash*$15.95

Bread Pudding French Toast$14.95

Cheesy Eggs$6.95

Maple Glazed Pork Belly$6.95

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes$8.95

Goetta$6.95

Sides

Hashbrowns & Kimchi Ketchup$7.00

French Fries & Mornay Sauce$7.00

Root Veg Hash$8.00

Green Beans$8.00

Shishito Peppers & Chili-Lime Seasoning$8.00

Toast$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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