Opal Rooftop

4.8

364 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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

Popular dishes

What 364 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 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.

364 Reviews

J
Jordan
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day 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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Mike
Cincinnati
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 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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Katy
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 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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Grant
Cincinnati
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Shari
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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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.
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Molly
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely night on the rooftop! We had snacks and drinks before heading out to a gala. The seasonal toast with mushrooms and beet vinaigrette was fabulous. Our server was lovely and helpful with drink and snack selections and was very kind to offer to take several photos of our group on a special night. Looking forward to my next visit!
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Don and Gay
Cincinnati
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Makayla was our server….efficient…. informative…. she took good care of us…… great food…. great view….. great evening….we enjoyed and will return..😃👍
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Perry
Cincinnati
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great server and food. We tried the Prawns, Tartar, Cauliflower, and bread to start. Steaks and the pork chop were perfect!
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FAQs

Opal Rooftop is rated 4.8 stars by 364 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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

Opal Rooftop

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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Popular dishes

STEAK

TOAST

Fresh Fruit

Menu

Current Buffet Offerings

Sixteen Bricks Challah French Toast

Belgian Pearl Sugar Waffles

Hickory Smoked Bacon

Breakfast Sausage

Hashbrown Casserole

Black Pepper Drop Biscuits

Sausage Gravy

Free Range Egg Frittata

Market Salad

Ricotta Scrambled Eggs

Fresh Fruit

What 364 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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