Mellotone Beer Project

4.4

23 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Great for craft beers
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

Timelessly Cool. A modern take on the American brewery experience in Over-the-Rhine.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Beer Garden, Burgers
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(513) 650-7773
Website
http://www.mellotonebeer.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1429 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7009
Neighborhood
Over the Rhine
Cross street
15th Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Liberty & Race streetcar stop 1 block North.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Wheelchair Access

Chips & Dip (GF, VEG)$9.00
Caramelized French onion dip, Hen of the Woods chips
Pork Belly Skewers$13.00
Roasted and glazed Berkshire pork, shishito peppers, apple-leek gastrique
Squash Croquettes (VEG)$9.00
Whipped Urban Stead Farmhouse cheese, Fresno pepper jam
Charcuterie Plate$19.00
Story Point Tomme, Urban Stead Street Ched, Point Reyes Toma, Smoking Goose Coppa & Sopressata, Fresno jam & Guindilla peppers
Burrata & Roasted Grapes (VEG)$15.00
Blue Oven sourdough, hot honey
Butternut Squash Soup (GF)$10.00
Coconut cream, chili oil, coconut bacon

Salads

Market Greens (VEG)$10.00
Arcadian mix, veggies, green goddess, croutons
Cucumbers (GF, VEG)$10.00
Toasted sesame, peanuts, sweet drop peppers, chili crisp
Citrus & Beets (VEG, GF)$16.00
Fennel, goat cheese, pistachio, citra hop oil vinaigrette

Handhelds

Double Smashburger$12.00
Avril Bleh patties, American, au poivre mayo, pickle, onion
Danger Dog$12.00
Bacon wrapped Avril Bleh dogs, peppers & onions, ancho-lime mayo
Fried Chicken Sandwich$15.00
Blue Oven Mellobun, Caesar, roasted garlic & red pepper spread
Grilled Ahi Tuna Burger$21.00
Maple soy glaze, cabbage slaw, avocado wasabi mayo

Mains

Crispy Chicken (GF)$24.00
Confit leg & thigh, Calabrian chile polenta, braised greens
Spaghetti Squash (VEG, GF)$23.00
Brown butter, lemon, hazelnut, pecorino, crispy kale
Grilled Swordfish$29.00
Eggplant risotto, fregola sarda, salsa rustica

Sides

House Fries (VEG, GF)$7.00
Smoked aioli
Mac & Cheese (VEG)$9.00
Gruyere, Fontina, white cheddar, pecorino, Ritz breadcrumbs
Braised Greens (GF)$8.00
Pork belly, kale, collards
Creamed Mushrooms (VEG)$14.00
Oyster & crimini, havarti, nutmeg
Toasted Fregola Salad (V)$9.00
Tomato, lemon, capers

Dessert

Olive Oil Citrus Cake (VEG)$10.00
Orange & lemon curd, bee pollen, honey whipped cream
Ugo Gelato$4.00
Amarena cherry, pistachio gelato, pomegranate sorbetto
- 1 for 4/3 for 10$10.00

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

23 Reviews

C
Charlotte
Cincinnati
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
One can tell that Mellotone was a labor of love. The food is so delicious, and I was very pleased to find so many vegetarian dishes - sometimes it seems that breweries and food trucks forget that vegetarians enjoy beer also and are tired of pretzels and mac n cheese. The beers are very well-executed, and solid, traditional choices. Our server was attentive and the food arrived quickly. A very good value for the quality of food. There was a loud party behind us, so it's hard to judge how loud it might normally be. Overall, I would say Mellotone is a restaurant that serves in-house beer, rather than a brewery. The overall atmosphere I would describe would be detached, soothing and pretty but not necessarily drawing you in. Music has cool vibe, the decor reminds me of something you might find on the west coast. And that was my only disappointment. Taft was a beautiful building, rich woodwork, unique character, that has been pretty much made bland with beige and white tones and soothing music. This is not a place I might seek out before a game, but rather reserve for a dinner, and maybe that was their intention.
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CBEN
VIP
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10, must try. My wife and I had dinner and were beyond impressed. Hands-down one of the best restaurants in Cincinnati. I was hesitant to go to a “brewery” for dinner, but this is NOT just a brewery. The atmosphere was elevated but not pretentious. The food was fresh, locally sourced, and delicious. I couldn’t believe the quality at such an affordable price. The menu was creative and artistic while maintaining comfort and simplicity. Way above its weight class. The beers were the best I’ve had since Colorado or California… maybe better. I HIGHLY recommend checking them out before there is a 1-2 month waitlist.
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Jennifer
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful building, great service, delicious food and drink! We went upstairs to watch the end of the game and were delighted to find a super cool bar up there. Can’t wait to go back.
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Layla
Cincinnati
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went with a larger party. Our server was fantastic- attentive, friendly, and efficient. The beer and cocktails were very good. We had ladkes as appetizers. They were outstanding- served with the best applesauce I’ve ever had! Ahi sandwich was delish, as were fries and mac and cheese. Chicken sandwich was rather bland and dry. Smash burger was fine but not a favorite. The olive oil cake was superb. We will definitely be back!
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Raymond
VIP
Cincinnati
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was better than average bar. Food thought everything was very well made noise level seemed loud, but you could hear conversation at the table.
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Katy
VIP
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the atmosphere. The tuna sandwich was so good. Also fries weee good
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Stephen
VIP
Cincinnati
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was sadly disappointing. Burger patties couldn’t be more dry, seems like they were cooked 13 hours earlier in the day. Not sure why the fries had the texture of rubber, perhaps undercooked. Chicken sandwich mentioned “Caesar” on the menu but had some weird Sriracha aioli type sauce on it? Overall vibes are off. Location should be a taproom beer hall. Effort was made and that’s appreciated.
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Paul
Cincinnati
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service was good. It was a bit loud and the choice of music was not to my taste. It was a bit pricy for what you get.
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Courtney
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Madeline and Lisa were AMAZING. Fantastic food and even better service, cannot wait to return.
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Kim
VIP
Cincinnati
129 reviews
5.0
129 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! The redesigned space is comfortable and inviting, no small feat for a former church building. Food was exceptional - coconut soup, cucumber salad, tuna burger were all winners and the smashburger was perfection. Service was terrific too. Will definitely return.
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Mellotone Beer Project is rated 4.4 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

1429 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7009

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
15th Street
Neighborhood
Over the Rhine
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Beer Garden, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Liberty & Race streetcar stop 1 block North.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.mellotonebeer.com/
Phone number
(513) 650-7773

Mellotone Beer Project

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Chips & Dip (GF, VEG)$9.00

Pork Belly Skewers$13.00

Squash Croquettes (VEG)$9.00

Charcuterie Plate$19.00

Burrata & Roasted Grapes (VEG)$15.00

Butternut Squash Soup (GF)$10.00

Salads

Market Greens (VEG)$10.00

Cucumbers (GF, VEG)$10.00

Citrus & Beets (VEG, GF)$16.00

Handhelds

Double Smashburger$12.00

Danger Dog$12.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Grilled Ahi Tuna Burger$21.00

Mains

Crispy Chicken (GF)$24.00

Spaghetti Squash (VEG, GF)$23.00

Grilled Swordfish$29.00

Sides

House Fries (VEG, GF)$7.00

Mac & Cheese (VEG)$9.00

Braised Greens (GF)$8.00

Creamed Mushrooms (VEG)$14.00

Toasted Fregola Salad (V)$9.00

Dessert

Olive Oil Citrus Cake (VEG)$10.00

Ugo Gelato$4.00

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