Bouquet Restaurant

Didn't love it. I was excited to have a farm to table in Covington, but this restaurant fell short of expectations. The pickled vegetables, while interesting, were barely pickled. The dessert we ordered at the servers suggestion was sub par. Sadly, won't go back. More...

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I've been meaning, and really excited, to check out Bouquet for the longest. Every single time I've hard about someone dining there, seen what they put on facebook, or even just looked at their menu, I've thought it seems like my kind of place - local, thoughtfully sourced, excellently crafted, elevated American. I was not at all disappointed with my experience.My mom and I met up here before Thanksgiving since we'd both be out of town the day of, and had a pretty special meal. Starting with the cheeseboard and meatballs, then going to salads, and finishing with a shared entree (which neither of us even had room for after the delicious starters).That cheese board - really well selected, excellent flavors and textures, no two cheeses were similar, and all of them hit a different point on the palate. Smokey, bitter, sharp, slightly sweet, they were all represented. The mustard, house jelly, and house pickled veggies, all went great with the flavors and the crostinis. Meatballs were served at the same time and may have had the best cook on a meatball that I've had here. Yes they are pricey for 3, but they are well sized, flavorful, and as an appetizer, perfect for sharing.Salads got somewhat mixed reviews from the waitress (she was honest and said she doesn't like beets, so she doesn't like the beet salad), but we tried both on the winter menu and loved them. They made great usage of what's seasonal, and they were much larger servings than I had expected.Our shared entree though, was the true highlight. Going for the duck breast, I was a little worried - I love a good duck breast, but if you don't do it right it isn't nearly worth the cost. They don't do it right. They do it perfectly. Literally the best cook I have ever had on a duck breast, crispy sear with a med-rare interior that stayed juicy without being toothy. Every single thing that went on the plate combined for the perfect entree, from the potatoes to the pickled apples, they all complimented one another. A must try if you go!The only "sticking points" are the price and service - this is not a cheap restaurant by any means, but you get a LOT for your dollar, not just in quantity but in quality. There are few places I've eaten in this city that have made me as satisfied as Bouquet, and none of them are any more "affordable" on a weekend. Unfortunately the service had little excuse for a Monday evening. The waitress was friendly, and seemed to have intentionally slowed our courses for us at first, but also forgot a drink for an exceptionally long period (though they have diet boylan on tap which is dope), and then rarely refilled that drink through the meal. Minor points, when considering the overall quality of the meal. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Nice armisphere,friendly servers,great food!

Reviewed on Google Maps

Pricey, but classy. If you've got the $$$ or just want a special meal check it out.

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Had a great experience in one of the private dining rooms upstairs. Exceptional food and service, our waitress was extremely knowledgeable. Thanks!

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We had the private room upstairs and thoroughly enjoyed it!!!

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This place is nice and roomy, the meals was delicious and the prices were very inexpensive. fast, efficient service and very affable staff. Recommended.

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It was quiet for one! Two, the pork toast was really a delicacy. Three, the entrees were so wonderfully tender/layers of flavors/ served carefully and crafted in a pleasing manner

Reviewed on Facebook

One of my favorite spots! The service is amazing and the food is so great. The menu changes a bit and everything I've had has been great. I love the location and feel really cozy in here's. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Decent but not life altering. The food was fine. The service was a bit slow. The pickled vegetables were certainly not worth the money, since several items were barely pickled at all. The dessert wholeheartedly recommended by the server was heavy and dry. The bathroom was tiny and located in the middle of the restaurant surrounded by tables, which makes for an awkward exit. Will probably not return. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

As usual, service, food and cocktails were delicious! It was so good that I forgot to take pictures!

Reviewed on Google Maps

Stop by Bouquet if you haven’t yet. Bourbon. Motherboard. Scallops. Duck. Wine list. Off the hook. It is all SO good. Amazing staff, location and the food is killing it! You cannot go wrong, unless you don’t order a dessert or two. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Great dessert and wine selection. Dominic helped make it a wonderful evening!

Reviewed on Google Maps

Great food, nice atmosphere, very good service. Recommended for a special occasion.

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Amazing farm to table restaurant, definitely try the brownie it was delicious!

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The meatballs and duck were amazing! I would give 5 stars except I was a little disappointed with the risotto and their bourbons are over priced.

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The right music, cozy, friendly and the best food I've had in quite a while.

Reviewed on Facebook

The food at this place is phenomenal. Like, lick the plate good but don't do that...this place is on the fancier side. I went here last night for a birthday dinner and wasn't sure what to expect. We are all vegans or vegetarians but heard that Bouquet is extremely flexible to dietary restrictions. First we had their potato soup which was a blend of Yukon potatoes and sweet potatoes. This soup was so smooth. Next, I ordered the chef's call. This is so cool--so you tell them your food preferences and the chef just makes a surprise dish for you. Mine was this tofu dish with kale, radishes, zucchini and mushrooms with a lemon garlic sauce. Again, not a crumb was left and it took everything in me not to lick the plate. I ordered the lemon creme brûlée for dessert which came with a cherry compote. It was missing the thyme cookie but was still very tasty.The acoustics in here are very loud. Not really an intimate setting if you're looking to chat with a date or a friend. The portions are also on the smaller side but that is to be expected with this type of restaurant. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I love this place! Delightful and delicious cuisine. Quaint atmosphere. Friendly service. The meatballs are amazing. Excellent wines and spirits. Upscale dining without the attitude. It's my favorite spot to go to whenever I'm in Cincinnati. More...

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Lucky me, arrived on $2.00 oyster night - perfect blue points, with mysteriously flavored oil and sauce.  Roughneck beet salad, prepped in way you could imagine the rich earth from which they came. The cod was authenticity fresh, cooked to within .005 degree F of raw, a chef with a gifted touch. I mean, it was delicious. Wine perfect, desserts not overly sweet. Bouquet inked in on our regular visit list. More...

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Such a lovely restaurant! Quaint, cozy atmosphere and the food is delicious! We had the Short Rib Risotto and Wagu Burger with the Cheese Plate to start - all were so tasty! Great spot for our wedding anniversary. Will definitely be back. More...

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Very nice experience.

Reviewed on Google Maps

You are definitely making a mistake if you pass up an opportunity to dine here. Tourists and locals, both!!The service was unmatched! They have a dog-friendly front patio if you can request it. Our server was EXQUISITE. The food was absolutely delicious, and the whole staff made us feel incredibly welcome.Tourists: this is an ADORABLE part of town that you don't want to miss! Take time to walk around in the area and visit some shops nearby. More...

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Very good food and service.

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Amazing restaurant and great manager. Will be back to eat our way through their great menu. Cheers

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You are definitely making a mistake if you pass up an opportunity to dine here. Tourists and locals, both!The service was unmatched! They have a dog-friendly front patio if you can request it. Our server was EXQUISITE. The food was absolutely delicious, and the whole staff made us feel incredibly welcome.Tourists: this is an ADORABLE part of town that you don't want to miss! Take time to walk around in the area and visit some shops nearby. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

The food was fantastic and so was the service.

Reviewed on Facebook

Good food, great service, can't ask for more.

Reviewed on Google Maps

My wife, Kiera, and I had our first date at Bouquet nearly four years ago. Since then it's the been the site of many other amazing date nights. The service is always unmatched and we always joke how at the end of the night we inevitably say "That was the best meal we've ever had!". Well, we've had many, many "Best Meals" at Bouquet. When we decided we wanted a small, intimate wedding with just immediate family we knew Bouquet was the perfect venue.Needless to say, our expectations for the wedding were extremely high. The fact that Bouquet somehow found a way to exceed our expectations blew us away. The wedding and reception could not have been more perfect.We weren't sure how the wedding booking would work at first but in communicating our idea to the manager Josh, he immediately put us in contact with Paige. Paige was the glue that made our wedding what it was, which was outstanding. She worked with us constantly during our nine month engagement to check out the space, decorations, and wedding rehearsal. She was always flexible and willing to work with our schedules, and our particular requests. She was genuinely excited for us, which made us feel so comfortable having her oversee the planning process. She had immediate solutions for any potential issues and was creative and resourceful in doing so. She was so committed she even held the train for Kiera's big entrance! Paige was calm, cool, and collected the entire nine month planning process and the entire wedding day which started for her at 8 a.m. and must have ended no earlier than 2 a.m. Not once did she show any type of frustration. She was absolutely the best.We immediately knew in working with Chef Brandon that our customization of the menu was in good hands, even though we had dietary restrictions - we wanted the food to both be vegetarian and gluten free. Despite the fact that some might see this as a challenging request, not once did we feel that we were being a burden. In fact, we could tell that Brandon was excited for this challenge and wanted to give us and our family one of the best meals of our lives. And he did. Everything on the five course menu was amazing. So good in fact that it's been the topic of several family conversations since the reception!Bouquet put us in touch with an amazing baker, Kismet. She encompassed the same type of attitude we've seen with Bouquet's staff. She was friendly, creative, and had a passion for making food with all natural ingredients (e.g., using beets to dye the frosting). It all culminated in the best wedding cake we've ever eaten.They say that the culture of a business starts from the top down and throughout the planning process we saw how true this was. The owners, Stephen and Jessica, and the General Manager, Josh, were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Ultimately, what made working with them so effortless was that our creative vision for the wedding never once felt restricted. In fact, it was encouraged. We could tell they honestly cared about our day and wanted to provide the best experience possible, which they did.We absolutely love Bouquet. We have now had some of the most important moments in our life there. The food and vibe of Bouquet is out of this world and only matched by the exceptional staff there. Thank you for the best wedding experience we could've asked for! More...

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Great foodGood serviceWill be back

Reviewed on Google Maps

Loved the small, well chosen menu. Wine list is also small and well-chosen. The whiskey list is formidable, with many choices at all price levels. I could spend the entire evening just sitting at the bar sipping whiskey! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Very good! Keep improving!

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Everything about this restaurant is outstanding!

Reviewed on Facebook

Quaint, relaxing and incredibly delicious food. I've been here numerous times and it keeps getting better. The staff is welcoming, respectful and knowledgeable. Come here for a great dining experience More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Excellent food and service. Creative menu. Chef vegan/vegetarian creations are always surprising and wonderful.

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Wonderful food and great service. Enjoyed the motherboard cheese and meat plate, along with the steak. Great place to enjoy a good meal and a bottle of wine with friends. Finished off the dinner with the Kentucky iced coffee and it was very yummy! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Absolutely stunning food,Very creative Chefs.always something New to try.This is a must go for foodies and chefs like me

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Good wine and great food!

Reviewed on Facebook

We were visiting a town nearby and wanted a unique meal for our anniversary dinner...this place was perfect! Menu was fresh and we enjoyed every bite!

Reviewed on Google Maps

The food was amazing!

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Exceptional! The food was great, service was excellent! You can valet across the street. Great atmosphere, just a great dining experience all the way around!

Reviewed on Yelp

This has been on my to do list for years and I'm truly sorry I waited so long. I promise to not wait to long again. From the minute you walk in its quaint, small, and sophisticated, yet casual.  We started with an old fashioned that's dusted with smoked salt, and a delicious glass of Cab. Our appetizers were chanterelle mushrooms with homemade yogurt and herbs & a melon salad with arugula, goat cheese, and vinaigrette. At that moment I thought it couldn't get better. Our entrees were the Scallops with mushroom risotto and garlic cream topped with fresh parmesan.  I have to say hands down it's the best plate of food ever sat in front of me. The other entree was Salmon with black lentils with a tomato cream. It was Devine. We literally ate every bite and wanted a spoon to scoop up what our forks couldn't handle. For dessert we had the Angel food cake topped with mascarpone cheese and Peach compote. Every bite cracked like creme brulee and melted in your mouth. As if that weren't enough we ordered the peanutbutter blondie with blackberry sauce and topped with a sphere of chocolate ice cream.  It tasted exactly like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. One more glass of wine and we happily paid the bill. It's a must try, eat, repeat. I would imagine anything you choose will be just as good as the last. Except maybe the Scallops. Nothing can top that. The service was impeccable.  Our server explained everything perfectly. Her suggestions were spot on. She was personable and super nice. Great experience all the way around. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Great service excellent atmosphere just a around great time with family.

Reviewed on Facebook

My boyfriend and I had a really wonderful meal at Bouquet for our second anniversary! We had a bottle of wine, some appetizers (the meatballs are AMAZING), I had the chicken entree and he had the scallops and both were delicious! Bonus for a gluten free peanut butter blondie! The service was fabulous, very knowledgeable and attentive. Can't wait to come back! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Every thing we ordered was consistently great! Highly recommend.

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