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These Cincinnati Restaurants and Bars are Opening Their Patios This Weekend

By on Fri, May 15, 2020 at 1:43 pm

As part of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's Responsible RestartOhio plan, restaurant and bars are permitted to open their outdoor dining spaces starting May 15. And restaurants are chomping at the bit to welcome guests back to their establishments. These Greater Cincinnati dining and drinking destinations are opening up their patios this weekend, with COVID-19 precautions in place, to offer their guests the culinary experience they've missed in a safe manor. *Check with each establishment prior to arriving or making reservations to ensure the weather hasn't affected their plans
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Incline Public House 2601 Eighth St. W., East Price Hill Incline Public House, located in East Price Hill's Incline District, is opening its patio at 11 a.m. on Friday, offering impeccable views of the Cincinnati skyline. No reservations are available. Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Incline Public House

2601 Eighth St. W., East Price Hill
Incline Public House, located in East Price Hill's Incline District, is opening its patio at 11 a.m. on Friday, offering impeccable views of the Cincinnati skyline. No reservations are available.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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The View at Shires’ Garden 309 Vine St., Floor 10, Downtown The View at Shires’ Garden looks forward to serving guests at its outdoor dining space beginning at 3:30 p.m. on May 15. Dinner service will take place from 4-10 p.m. and will be open later for cocktail service. On May 16, the restaurant will serve brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., lunch from 2-4 p.m. with cocktail service and dinner from 4-11 p.m. On May 17, brunch and lunch will be served during the same hours and dinner will be served from 4-10 p.m. Reservations are highly encouraged, but are not required. Photo: Hailey Bollinger

The View at Shires’ Garden

309 Vine St., Floor 10, Downtown
The View at Shires’ Garden looks forward to serving guests at its outdoor dining space beginning at 3:30 p.m. on May 15. Dinner service will take place from 4-10 p.m. and will be open later for cocktail service. On May 16, the restaurant will serve brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., lunch from 2-4 p.m. with cocktail service and dinner from 4-11 p.m. On May 17, brunch and lunch will be served during the same hours and dinner will be served from 4-10 p.m. Reservations are highly encouraged, but are not required.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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BrewDog Cincinnati 316 Reading Road, Pendleton BrewDog Cincinnati is “beyond stoked” to reopen its patio and rooftop on May 15 and will offer its full food and draft menu. In order to ensure the health and safety of employees and guests, BrewDog’s hours have changed to 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily and reservations via cincinnatibar@brewdog.com are highly encouraged. Photo via Facebook.com/BrewDogCincy

BrewDog Cincinnati

316 Reading Road, Pendleton
BrewDog Cincinnati is “beyond stoked” to reopen its patio and rooftop on May 15 and will offer its full food and draft menu. In order to ensure the health and safety of employees and guests, BrewDog’s hours have changed to 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily and reservations via [email protected] are highly encouraged.
Photo via Facebook.com/BrewDogCincy
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Rosedale 208 East 12th St., Over-the-Rhine Guests can return to the outdoor bar at Rosedale and grab a bratwurst or mettwurst from the grill beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 15. Photo via Facebook/RosedaleOTR

Rosedale

208 East 12th St., Over-the-Rhine
Guests can return to the outdoor bar at Rosedale and grab a bratwurst or mettwurst from the grill beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 15.
Photo via Facebook/RosedaleOTR
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Ché 1342 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine Argentinian eatery Che is on its way to reopening its doors to the public. Starting 4 p.m. on Friday, May 15, the cozy outdoor patio will be ready for patrons. Che encourages guests to make reservations to avoid large crowds gathering while waiting for a table. Tuesdays and Thursdays will continue to be carry-out only from 4-9 p.m. Photo via Facebook.com/CheCincinnati

Ché

1342 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine
Argentinian eatery Che is on its way to reopening its doors to the public. Starting 4 p.m. on Friday, May 15, the cozy outdoor patio will be ready for patrons. Che encourages guests to make reservations to avoid large crowds gathering while waiting for a table. Tuesdays and Thursdays will continue to be carry-out only from 4-9 p.m.
Photo via Facebook.com/CheCincinnati
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Eli’s BBQ 3313 Riverside Drive, East End One of the Queen City’s most popular summertime barbecue spots is opening its pavilion on Friday. They have spaced out the picnic tables to ensure social distancing and will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Eli’s BBQ

3313 Riverside Drive, East End
One of the Queen City’s most popular summertime barbecue spots is opening its pavilion on Friday. They have spaced out the picnic tables to ensure social distancing and will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Pepp & Dolores 1501 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine This Over-the-Rhine Italian eatery is opening their socially distant outdoor dining space on May 15 and have begun taking reservations. They will be using disposable menus, conducting wellness screenings for their employees and providing hand sanitizer to all guests. Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Pepp & Dolores

1501 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
This Over-the-Rhine Italian eatery is opening their socially distant outdoor dining space on May 15 and have begun taking reservations. They will be using disposable menus, conducting wellness screenings for their employees and providing hand sanitizer to all guests.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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La Ofrenda 30 Findlay St., Over-the-Rhine La Ofrenda's patio will be open with limited seating beginning on May 16. They’re offering a selection of margaritas, cocktails, tamales and tequilas to-go on a first-come, first-served basis that can be enjoyed on the patio or for carry-out. Photo: Hailey Bollinger

La Ofrenda

30 Findlay St., Over-the-Rhine
La Ofrenda's patio will be open with limited seating beginning on May 16. They’re offering a selection of margaritas, cocktails, tamales and tequilas to-go on a first-come, first-served basis that can be enjoyed on the patio or for carry-out.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Karrikin 3717 Jonlen Drive, Fairfax This Fairfax craft distillery and restaurant plans to open its patio on Friday, and has a 10 guidelines in place in order to ensure guest’s health and safety, including no more than 10 guests per party, temperature checks and maintaining a distance of six feet from other guests. Photo: Provided by Karrikin

Karrikin

3717 Jonlen Drive, Fairfax
This Fairfax craft distillery and restaurant plans to open its patio on Friday, and has a 10 guidelines in place in order to ensure guest’s health and safety, including no more than 10 guests per party, temperature checks and maintaining a distance of six feet from other guests.
Photo: Provided by Karrikin
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Taste of Belgium 3825 Edwards Road, Rookwood; 16 Freedom Way E., The Banks; 1135 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine This local Belgian chain plans to open its patios to guests on May 15. Enjoy a delectable Belgian waffle and brew this weekend from 9 a.m-11 p.m. Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Taste of Belgium

3825 Edwards Road, Rookwood; 16 Freedom Way E., The Banks; 1135 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
This local Belgian chain plans to open its patios to guests on May 15. Enjoy a delectable Belgian waffle and brew this weekend from 9 a.m-11 p.m.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Night Drop 1535 Madison Road, East Walnut Hills Night Drop, located beneath East Walnut Hills’ Branch, is transforming their parking lot into a patio bar which will serve food until 8 p.m. and drinks until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 8 p.m. on Sundays. Photo via Facebook.com/NightDrop

Night Drop

1535 Madison Road, East Walnut Hills
Night Drop, located beneath East Walnut Hills’ Branch, is transforming their parking lot into a patio bar which will serve food until 8 p.m. and drinks until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 8 p.m. on Sundays.
Photo via Facebook.com/NightDrop
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March First Brewery 7885 E. Kemper Road, Sycamore Township This Northern ‘burbs brewery kicked off patio season as soon as they were legally permitted to. March First opened their doors at midnight on May 15 through 2:30 a.m., and will be open for their regular hours moving forward. Opened in the spring of 2017, the neighborhood establishment serves approachable brews, ciders, hard seltzers and spirits. Photo via Facebook.com/MarchFirstBrewing

March First Brewery

7885 E. Kemper Road, Sycamore Township
This Northern ‘burbs brewery kicked off patio season as soon as they were legally permitted to. March First opened their doors at midnight on May 15 through 2:30 a.m., and will be open for their regular hours moving forward. Opened in the spring of 2017, the neighborhood establishment serves approachable brews, ciders, hard seltzers and spirits.
Photo via Facebook.com/MarchFirstBrewing
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Cabana on the River 7445 Forbes Road, Fernbank Known for its expansive outdoor riverside seating, this West Side favorite plans to reopen on May 15, though its volleyball courts will remain closed and live music will be placed on hold. Still, enjoy the fresh air with classic bar-and-grill favorites with a beautiful view. Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Cabana on the River

7445 Forbes Road, Fernbank
Known for its expansive outdoor riverside seating, this West Side favorite plans to reopen on May 15, though its volleyball courts will remain closed and live music will be placed on hold. Still, enjoy the fresh air with classic bar-and-grill favorites with a beautiful view.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Dojo Gelato 1735 Blue Rock St., Northside Dojo Gelato’s Northside location is ready to scoop starting Friday, May 15. Guests can enjoy gelato by sitting in the open, streetside patio right out front of the creamery. Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Dojo Gelato

1735 Blue Rock St., Northside
Dojo Gelato’s Northside location is ready to scoop starting Friday, May 15. Guests can enjoy gelato by sitting in the open, streetside patio right out front of the creamery.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Galla Park 175 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown Galla Park will be opening their patio for weekend dining beginning on Friday, May 15 at 3 p.m. The patio will open at noon the following Saturday and Sunday, with an updated approach to sanitation, safety and social distancing guidelines. Galla is still available for carry-out. Photo via Facebook.com/GallaPark

Galla Park

175 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown
Galla Park will be opening their patio for weekend dining beginning on Friday, May 15 at 3 p.m. The patio will open at noon the following Saturday and Sunday, with an updated approach to sanitation, safety and social distancing guidelines. Galla is still available for carry-out.
Photo via Facebook.com/GallaPark
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Mecklenburg Gardens 302 E. University Ave., Corryville Mecklenburg Gardens will reopen on May 15. To commemorate the grand reopening, the nationally ranked Bier Garten will host a happy hour from 3-6 p.m. During happy hour, all drinks and appetizers will be offered at half price. Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Mecklenburg Gardens

302 E. University Ave., Corryville
Mecklenburg Gardens will reopen on May 15. To commemorate the grand reopening, the nationally ranked Bier Garten will host a happy hour from 3-6 p.m. During happy hour, all drinks and appetizers will be offered at half price.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Little Miami Brewery 208 Mill St., Milford Little Miami Brewery’s newly constructed patio will be open for guests at 10 a.m. on May 15. The new patio began construction in the winter and is now ready for guests of the popular Milford brewery to enjoy craft beer and pizza while overlooking the Little Miami River. Photo via Facebook.com/LittleMiamiBrewing

Little Miami Brewery

208 Mill St., Milford
Little Miami Brewery’s newly constructed patio will be open for guests at 10 a.m. on May 15. The new patio began construction in the winter and is now ready for guests of the popular Milford brewery to enjoy craft beer and pizza while overlooking the Little Miami River.
Photo via Facebook.com/LittleMiamiBrewing
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Bishops Quarter 212 West Loveland Ave., Loveland All three of Bishops Quarter’s patios will be open for service starting at noon on Friday, May 15. The inside dining area will open on May 22. Until then, no one is allowed inside — unless they need to use the restroom. Then, employees will need to let you in. Photo via Bishop’s Quarter’s Facebook

Bishops Quarter

212 West Loveland Ave., Loveland
All three of Bishops Quarter’s patios will be open for service starting at noon on Friday, May 15. The inside dining area will open on May 22. Until then, no one is allowed inside — unless they need to use the restroom. Then, employees will need to let you in.
Photo via Bishop’s Quarter’s Facebook
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Ron’s Roost Restaurant & Bar 3853 Race Road, Bridgetown A West Side institution, Ron's Roost is known for its famous fried chicken and the giant fiberglass rooster on its roof. This restaurant is reopening its patio on Friday — the tables will be six-feet apart and the sliding doors will be open. Photo via Ron’s Roost’s Restaurant & Bar Facebook

Ron’s Roost Restaurant & Bar

3853 Race Road, Bridgetown
A West Side institution, Ron's Roost is known for its famous fried chicken and the giant fiberglass rooster on its roof. This restaurant is reopening its patio on Friday — the tables will be six-feet apart and the sliding doors will be open.
Photo via Ron’s Roost’s Restaurant & Bar Facebook
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Wiedemann Brewery & Taproom 4811 Vine St., Saint Bernard Wiedemann’s deck and beer garden open on Friday with full-service food from the kitchen. There will also be live music from Slick Willie. Photo via Facebook.com/WiedemannBeer

Wiedemann Brewery & Taproom

4811 Vine St., Saint Bernard
Wiedemann’s deck and beer garden open on Friday with full-service food from the kitchen. There will also be live music from Slick Willie.
Photo via Facebook.com/WiedemannBeer
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