E+O Kitchen at The Banks

4.6

726 Reviews

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 42 times today

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Lively
Innovative

One of the hottest restaurant concepts for the past 2 years, E+O Kitchen has become synonymous with the freshest flavors, an opulent & inviting atmosphere, and truly eclectic offerings. Now, due to popular demand Earth and Ocean Restaurant Group has brought the E+O Kitchen to The Banks. Located across from the ICON Music Center, mere feet from Paul Brown Stadium, and a short walk from Banks Entertainment District & Great American Ballpark, E+O at the Banks is the go-to riverside getaway for any occasion. Whether it's a buzzing brunch, a once-in-a-lifetime power lunch, a romantic & vibey dinner, or just a pre-game/pre-concert cocktail hour, E+O is always ready to serve as your very own private cabana club. Led by corporate chef Ben Toney, the asian-fusion concept has expanded its menu to offer items for any palate and any diet. Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and carnivore diners can all find something to indulge in. - Just don't forget the "famous" Brussels S

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Sushi, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 684-1720
Website
http://www.eokitchen.com/the-banks
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
56 W Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Cincinnati
Cross street
Race and W Freedom Way
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Half Price Happy Hour @ The E+O Kitchen Banks Bar!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
From 2-6pm, Monday through Friday join your friends and e+o Family at E+O Kitchen - The Banks for HALF OFF select menu items, all draft beer and all signature cocktails. Vibey playlists, the best sushi in Cincinnati, and famous appetizers round out the happiest 4 hours of the weekday. The largest sake selection, curated cocktails, and a massive beer selection will serve as the perfect addition to the freshest happy hour in Downtown Cincinnati. Make your reservation now as sometimes the bar can get pretty busy, even on the most random days. We can't wait to serve you.

Popular dishes

Sticky Ribs$14.00
hoisin ginger glaze
Shishito Peppers$9.00
citrus, maldon salt
Coldwater Grilled Lobster Tail$25.00
butter & lemon zest
Edamame$9.00
steamed & salted
Spicy Garlic Edamame$9.00
Gyoza$9.00
steamed and seared chicken potsticker
E+O Avocado Salsa$9.00
vegetable crute' & corn chips
Tuna Poke Tower*$17.00
sesame soy, ginger, pickled onions, avocado spread, crispy wonton
Crispy Chicken Tacos$13.00
cilantro, radish, avocado salsa
Sesame Steak Tacos$14.00
pickled red onion, goat cheese
Shrimp Ceviche$16.00
avocado, sweet corn, red onion, cilantro, tomato, chili lime dressing, crispy wonton chips

Salads

E+O Famous Crispy Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad$18.00
shrimp, chilis, sweet and zesty dressing
Napa$12.00
cabbage, crispy wontons, sesame ginger dressing, cilantro
Bibb Lettuce$13.00
goat cheese, wasabi truffle dressing, candied pecans
Chilled Soba Noodles$14.00
cucumbers, radish, pickled vegetables, sesame

Add Protein to Any Salad

Salmon$9.00
Steak*$12.00
Shrimp$8.00
Tofu$5.00
Ahi Tuna*$13.00
Lobster Tail$23.00
Grilled Chicken$7.00
Loaded White Miso Soup & Scallions$6.00

Buddha Bowls

Gochujang Steak*$19.00
sushi rice, radish, gochujang, fried egg, crispy shallots
Soy Glazed Chicken$16.00
sushi rice, carrots, radishes, cucumber, pickled onions, avocado
Salmon Poke*$17.00
sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, pickled red onions, poke sauce, carrots
Ahi Tuna Seared Rare*$18.00
sushi rice, radish, cucumber, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, avocado
Veggie Delight$15.00
sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, carrots, radish, green onion, pickled red onions, soy glaze

Entrées

Miso Glazed Black Cod$27.00
roasted bok choy, sake miso glaze
Sesame Crusted Tuna*$29.00
roasted bok choy, sesame soy glaze
Sticky Burger with BBQ Sauce*$17.00
Wagyu Beef, peanut butter, fried onions, cheddar, on toasted brioche
Spicy Chicken Bok Bok$15.00
house slaw, toasted brioche, sticky sesame sauce
E+O Cheeseburger*$17.00
Wagyu beef, house pickles, French dressing, on toasted brioche
Yakatori Grilled Lamb Chops*$35.00
gochujang, chimichurri
Chicken Fried Rice$17.00
carrots, onion, egg, scallion, sambal, edamame, crispy shallots
Steak Fried Rice$19.00
carrots, onion, egg, scallion, sambal, edamame, crispy shallot
Lobster Fried Rice$29.00
carrots, onion, egg, scallion, sambal, edamame, crispy shallots
Gaucho Steak$32.00
ginger soy vegetables, fried onions
Black Bean Burger$15.00
goat cheese, avocado, romaine, tomato
Katsu Chicken$19.00
soba noodles, vegetables, sesame
Surf & Turf*$45.00
lobster tail, grilled new York strip, crispy red potatoes, roasted vegetables
Togarashi Spiced Salmon*$27.00
unagi sauce, roasted bok choy, wasabi aioli

Dessert

Key Lime Pie$7.00
Bailey's Chocolate Pot de Crème'$7.00

Sushi

Dragons Breath*$16.00
shrimp tempura, avocado, snow crab, spicy tuna, crispy shallot spicy sesame
Deal Closer*$17.00
tempura shrimp, snow crab, cream-cheese, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, tempura fried
Tango*$16.00
tempura shrimp & spicy tuna, mango, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, sesame seeds
Number Four*$16.00
snow crab, avocado, tempura shrimp, Hamachi, shiso aioli, nori salt
Lemon Drop*$17.00
salmon, tempura shrimp, cucumber, tempura crunch, lemon soy sauce, zest
Purple Rain*$14.00
avocado, asparagus, cucumber, radish, purple rice
Bengal Crunch Cat*$15.00
spicy tuna, tempura crunch, jalapeno
Hey Vinnie*$17.00
tempura salmon, avocado, asparagus, topped with tuna, jalapeno, cilantro, unagi sauce, wasabi aioli
California Love*$15.00
crab, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, purple rice
Ponzuna*$20.00
cucumber, avocado, snow crab, topped with tuna & caviar
Rainbow Roll*$21.00
purple rice, Hamachi, tuna, salmon, avocado, asparagus, crab, cucumber
Hamachi Scallion*$17.00
nori salt, Yuzu aioli

E+0 Style Sashimi

Miami Vice*
tuna, caviar, Aji Amarillo, yellow tomato, jalapeno, radish, truffle, cilantro, lime
- 5 Pcs$18.00
Cin City*
hamachi, orange, ponzu, radish, serrano
- 5 Pcs$16.00
Fire and Ice*
torched salmon, wasabi, ponzu, jalapeno, cilantro
- 5 Pcs$16.00
Salmon & Poached Pear*
truffle oil, soy
- 4 Pcs$16.00

Sashimi

Tuna*
white truffle oil, ponzu, serrano chili
- 5 Pcs$15.00
Salmon*
lemon, olive oil, garlic chips, micro cilantro
- 5 Pcs$14.00
Hamachi*
ponzu, micro cilantro, serrano chili
- 5 Pcs$15.00

Nigiri

Hamachi Nigiri*
lime zest, ponzu, jalapeno
- 3 Pcs$15.00
Salmon Nigiri *
ponzu, olive oil, lemon zest
- 3 Pcs$12.00
Tuna Nigiri*
ponzu, olive oil, lemon zest
- 3 Pcs$14.00

What 726 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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E+O Kitchen at The Banks offers a vibrant atmosphere with a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like the "best Seabass I've ever had" and "amazing" Brussels sprout salad. While the food and service consistently receive praise, the lively ambiance, often accompanied by a DJ, can be "very loud," making conversation challenging. Ideal for those seeking energetic vibes, especially before events.

726 Reviews

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Matthew
VIP
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Game day so super busy. We had brunch for 6 and 2 additional showed up unexpectedly. The staff was great in accommodating them even though it was packed. Food was fresh and good and prices were reasonable. Nitpicking but I really dislike a bathroom attendant being present . May be needed with how busy game day is.
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Logan
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
lamb chops highly recommend & jackie was incredible all night
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Nicolas
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time, food is great drinks are great
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Amy
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Delicious sushi rolls. Highly recommend the Bibb salad
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Amy
VIP
Cincinnati
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable service & great food. Perfect for lunch, easy to have conversations with a large group.
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Simone
VIP
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had another great meal at E+O. With a guest that was gluten free, the menu had clearly marked dishes that she could eat. The menu is fresh, has healthy options, and the service was great (AJ our server was awesome). We came hungry and E+O delivered.
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Kristen
Nashville
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was excellent! The Hawaiian roll and the Brussel salad were amazing 🤩 Would definitely visit again!
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April
Cincinnati
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. Food was also very good. Only complaint was that I ordered a Buddha bowl and there was no indication that the dish would be spicy in the menu but there were a lot of red pepper flakes in the dish giving it quite a bit of heat. I’m not a fan of spicy dishes so I couldn’t finish my meal. Everyone else at our table loved their meals so quality is top notch but menu could be more descriptive. Atmosphere was great. Would definitely eat here again but ask more questions before ordering.
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Todd
VIP
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jackie was our waitress at the Banks location and she did stellar job serving all 13 of us. Several guests had their first E&O experience tonight but across the board said it would not be their last! The apps, drinks and main courses were all excellent and served timely to allow us to get to our show at the Andrew J Brady center. Cannot wait to have E & O in downtown Loveland. Keep up the great work!
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Ann
Cincinnati
16 reviews
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Our reservation was 11:45 on Sunday 12/1/24 a Bengals home game and brunch wasn’t available …have a shellfish allergy which knocks out 69% of me now lunch menu. My mimosa was smaller than at the open bar pour and my steak tacos were minuscule at best…. Yeah not doing the brunch until person in charge of ordering food serves brunch beyond 11:00 am and I have given recommendations to here but regret that immensely
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E+O Kitchen at The Banks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 684-1720.

E+O Kitchen at The Banks is rated 4.6 stars by 726 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 42 times today