Council Oak Cincinnati

4.2

695 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Fancy
Romantic

No visit to Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati is complete without the fine dining experience at Council Oak Steak & Seafood. Dry-aged beef aged in our Himalayan salt aging room, cut in house by our very own butcher—need we say more? Mouth-watering seafood dishes served along side our chef's personal sides recipes, all in a sophisticated atmosphere. All this, and more, await you inside the Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati.
MUST BE 21 TO ENTER

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 250-3294
Website
https://www.hardrockcasinocincinnati.com/dining/council-oak
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Matt Polanka
Private party facilities
Private room seats up to 14 at a board room style table. Semi-Private is also available for up to 23 guests. Please contact us at 513-504-6554 for further information.

Location
1000 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Cincinnati
Cross street
Closest cross streets to garage are Gilbert Ave. or Broadway St.
Parking details
Self-Park Garage which can be accessed from Reading Road and Gilbert Avenue. PRISM is located on the opposite side of the Casino from the parking garage. Please plan accordingly from your reservation time to reach the Steakhouse. Must be 21 to Enter Casino.
Public transit
Must be 21 to Enter Casino.
Entertainment
Join us Friday and Saturday for live music in our Lounge.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 695 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Council Oak Cincinnati offers an inviting atmosphere with consistently "exceptional service" and delightful dishes like short rib and salmon. While some dishes exceeded expectations, others, like the oysters, fell short. Despite minor hiccups, diners often praise the staff, notably Katie and Karla, for enhancing the overall dining experience.

695 Reviews

R
Rick
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great experience Service was great Atmosphere was pleasant Restaurant very classy and clean
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Tsvika
VIP
Cincinnati
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Huge disappointment. Had reservations for four on Saturday night December 14th at 7:00. Four adults. We were denied entry since two of us did not have a physical ID on us but had it on our cellphones. We have dined at the restaurant in the past and we weren't asked to present ID's. They turned us away after having driven for 45 minutes to get there and we could not get reservations elsewhere as it was prime time on Saturday night. Shame on you, management and ownership for treating your guests so poorly.
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Jeff
Indiana
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Steak was horrible Got it medium rare and it came out burnt on the outside and cold on the inside
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K
Kenny
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the short rib and salmon dinner absolutely delicious!! The bread melted in your mouth!!
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M
Matt
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made a reservation for 6:45 and took 20 minutes to get seated. They were seating people before my party and forgot about us.
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Jay
VIP
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Katie, Bella, and Travis, outstanding as always!
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M
Matt
Cincinnati
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Valet parking was a nice bonus.
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Elizabeth
VIP
Cincinnati
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Disappointed with quality of T-bone steak - was not juicy for a medium rare steak and not flavorful
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Rebecca
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant as a whole is very beautiful and well presented. Our waitress was super nice and personable. The person helping her was a bit rude. When someone accidentally called him Austin, instead of Justin, he stood there and ignored them for a few minutes then turned around and said, did you mean Justin? in a very rude tone. He knew everyone was speaking to him and he was standing inches away. Kind of started it off on a sour note. We started with the shrimp cocktail and oysters Rockefeller. The oysters were overloaded with spinach you couldn't taste oysters. The shrimp were pretty small and just like what you would find in the grocery store for shrimp cocktail. For our main course, the lamb chops were over peppered to a point you couldn't eat them. The potatoes with the short rib were cold when you bit in to them, and the Brussel sprouts also had a ton of pepper on them to the point you couldn't eat them. The whipped potatoes where good. Overall, this would be a skip for me. I would travel up the road to Ruby's or Ruth Chris if I am spending that kind of money. It was not horrible food, just not great for what you would expect when you spend $500.
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JOANNIE
VIP
Cincinnati
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s all about Karla. Karla has been our Server for a few years now. She makes the entire experience EXTRAordinary.
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FAQs

Council Oak Cincinnati offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 250-3294.

Council Oak Cincinnati is rated 4.2 stars by 695 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

1000 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

Cross street
Closest cross streets to garage are Gilbert Ave. or Broadway St.
Neighborhood
Cincinnati
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Self-Park Garage which can be accessed from Reading Road and Gilbert Avenue. PRISM is located on the opposite side of the Casino from the parking garage. Please plan accordingly from your reservation time to reach the Steakhouse. Must be 21 to Enter Casino.
Public transit
Must be 21 to Enter Casino.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Polanka
Entertainment
Join us Friday and Saturday for live music in our Lounge.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.hardrockcasinocincinnati.com/dining/council-oak
Phone number
(513) 250-3294
Private party facilities
Private room seats up to 14 at a board room style table. Semi-Private is also available for up to 23 guests. Please contact us at 513-504-6554 for further information.

Council Oak Cincinnati

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