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Dry Aged Duck Breast - Opal Rooftop, Covington, KY

Opal Rooftop

4.7
4.7
367 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Forged from the fires of Covington, Ky. Opal is a casual, chef-driven, fine-dining restaurant that offers wood-fired grilled foods, craft cocktails, and a curated wine menu using locally focused products. The menu, developed by the company's culinary director, Chef Eric Polhamus, features Contemporary American dishes. Opal is the third restaurant installment in the portfolio of Bill and Morgan Whitlow. Opals are known to be the stone that represents justice, harmony, protection, love and passion. Just like the gemstone, Opal Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is different from every angle you approach it from. Patrons will enjoy a 360-degree backdrop of downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky or dine indoors as the flames from the unique Grillworks grill reflect off of the bar. For more information and a glimpse of the menu, follow us on Facebook or visit opalrooftop.com.

All tables are booked with a two hour window. If you would like more time please leave us a note to accommodate!



Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:15 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 261-0629
  • Website
    http://www.Opalrooftop.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eric Polhamus
  • Private party facilities
    For information on hosting a private event please send a request to info@opalrooftop.com
  • Location
    535 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross street
    Corner of Madison Avenue and 6th St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Experiences

  • OPAL NYEve 2024

    $125.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Elevate your New Year's Eve experience at OPAL. Our curated celebration promises an evening of exquisite dining, where each dish is a symphony of flavors crafted to perfection. With a backdrop of the Cincinnati skyline, let the ambiance of OPAL's charm envelope you as you bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new in grand style. At OPAL, every detail is designed to make your New Year's Eve truly exceptional!

Menu

Saturdays & Sundays 10:30 AM - 2:15 PM

Current Buffet Offerings

$35 per person

  • Sixteen Bricks Challah French Toast

    Smoked Maple Syrup

    • Belgian Pearl Sugar Waffles

      • Hickory Smoked Bacon

        • Breakfast Sausage

          • Hashbrown Casserole

            Smoked Pimento Cheese, Smoked Paprika

            • Black Pepper Drop Biscuits

              • Sausage Gravy

                • Free Range Egg Frittata

                  Roasted Tomatoes, Whipped Feta

                  • Market Salad

                    Rotating Seasonal Veggies, Vinaigrette

                    • Ricotta Scrambled Eggs

                      • Fresh Fruit

                        Last updated: October 31, 2024

                        What 367 people are saying

                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                        4.7
                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                        • 4.7Food
                        • 4.7Service
                        • 4.8Ambience
                        • 4.4Value

                        Noise • Moderate

                        Loved For

                        • Cincinnati / Dayton

                          Great for outdoor dining

                        • Cincinnati / Dayton

                          Great for scenic views

                        • Cincinnati / Dayton

                          Contemporary American

                        • Cincinnati

                          Great for outdoor dining

                        • Cincinnati

                          Great for scenic views

                        • Cincinnati

                          Contemporary American

                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        Opal Rooftop offers an extraordinary dining experience with "phenomenal" views and "fantastic" food. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and "delicious" cocktails. The menu features creative, flavorful dishes, perfect for sharing. While some mention noise and occasional service delays, the "beautiful" setting and "exceptional" staff make it a top choice for special occasions.

                        367 Reviews

                        1. Lanesa

                          Nashville

                          5 reviews

                          vip
                          3.0

                          5 reviews

                          Dined today

                          1. Overall 3
                          2. Food 2
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 4
                          I had been waiting to try this restaurant for a while. Nice ambiance but I was a bit disappointed in the food especially for the price.

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                        2. Steve

                          Cincinnati

                          7 reviews

                          5.0

                          7 reviews

                          Dined 2 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 4
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          We will be back! Beautiful view, good food, reasonably priced. Look forward to coming back in summertime and enjoying dinner outside on the rooftop!

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                        3. Jordan

                          Cincinnati

                          1 review

                          3.0

                          1 review

                          Dined 2 days ago

                          1. Overall 3
                          2. Food 2
                          3. Service 3
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Food was okay… great atmosphere. Would I come back? Maybe for a drink a pics outside. Not for dinner tho.

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                        4. Devon

                          Cincinnati

                          52 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          52 reviews

                          Dined 3 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Went for my husband’s birthday and this is probably the 3rd or 4th time we’ve done and once again another fantastic experience. Food was amazing, drinks, service. So impressed and is becoming one of our favorite places. The 6th and Madison cocktail is one of the best cocktails I’ve had in quite some time.

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                        5. Mike

                          Cincinnati

                          2 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          2 reviews

                          Dined 4 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Emma took great care of us and the food was exquisite!

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                        6. Katy

                          Chicago

                          1 review

                          5.0

                          1 review

                          Dined 7 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Everything is exceptional, from the service and atmosphere to the food. Across the board, this is my favorite place in the area. This was our second time visiting, and I cannot recommend it enough for a fine dining experience. Kind and attentive service, excellent food and drink - you cant go wrong at Opal.

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                        7. Grant

                          Cincinnati

                          36 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          36 reviews

                          Dined on November 17, 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          We loved the vibe at Opal. The purple ceilings were super cool. Michaela was awesome and everyone was friendly and professional. We love charcuterie and Opal’s version is one of the best in the tri-state area. We will go back and you should too.

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                        8. Shari

                          Cincinnati

                          4 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          4 reviews

                          Dined on November 17, 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Great food, views and service. Noise level was loud though. Overall great experience!

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                        9. Jeffrey

                          Cincinnati

                          2 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          2 reviews

                          Dined on November 16, 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Great location, great food and great service. Will return.

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                        10. Theo

                          San Francisco

                          16 reviews

                          vip
                          3.0

                          16 reviews

                          Dined on November 10, 2024

                          1. Overall 3
                          2. Food 3
                          3. Service 3
                          4. Ambience 2
                          Well-seasoned and tasty food. The drinks were well-crafted, if a little sweet. Service was friendly but a tad slow—probably because of the size of the kitchen. The interior fittings were a little pedestrian, reminiscent of a company cafeteria, and the music was muzak of the elevator variety. That is the one change that'll have the greatest impact.

                          2 people found this helpful

                        FAQs

                        Opal Rooftop is rated 4.7 stars by 367 OpenTable diners.

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

                        Make a reservation

                        2 people
                        7:00 PM
                        Booked 8 times today
                        Experiences are available.
                        Google Map for Opal Rooftop

                        535 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011

                        Dining areas

                        Additional information

                        • Cross street
                          Corner of Madison Avenue and 6th St.
                        • Neighborhood
                          Cincinnati
                        • Hours of operation
                          Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:15 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
                        • Price
                          $31 to $50
                        • Cuisines
                          Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
                        • Dining style
                          Casual Dining
                        • Dress code
                          Smart Casual
                        • Parking details
                          Street Parking
                        • Payment options
                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                        • Executive chef
                          Eric Polhamus
                        • Additional
                          Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
                        • Website
                          http://www.Opalrooftop.com/
                        • Phone number
                          (859) 261-0629
                        • Private party facilities
                          For information on hosting a private event please send a request to info@opalrooftop.com
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