Taste of Belgium - OTR

4.3

757 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Great for craft beers

Taste of Belgium is a modern Belgian brasserie that fuses Belgian and American cuisines with locally sourced ingredients for both brunch and dinner. Taste of Belgium offers a carefully curated beer list featuring an unequaled selection of Belgian brews and craft cocktails to enhance every meal. In 2023, Jean-François Flechet, our founder, was honored with a knighthood by the prestigious Knighthood of the Brewer's Paddle, recognizing his dedication to Belgian brewing traditions. Our journey began in 2007 at Cincinnati's historic Findlay Market, where Jean-François introduced a traditional Liège-style waffle recipe and a 120-pound cast-iron waffle maker from Belgium. Since then, Taste of Belgium has expanded to seven full-service neighborhood brasseries across Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. Discover more about our Belgian-inspired dining experience at www.tasteofbelgium.com.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pub
Hours of operation
Mon 10:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Thu 10:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 396-5800
Website
https://tasteofbelgium.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Weddings, corporate functions, baby showers, or even if you just want to throw a Waffle Bar party, ToB can deliver an experience you and your guests will never forget. Call us today or visit our website at www.authenticwaffle.com to request more information.<br />
Private party facilities
Private dining room at the back of the restaurant with a private entrance. The room has media capabilities, separate sound system.

Location
1135 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Over the Rhine
Cross street
12th Street
Parking details
There are surface lots, and parking garages in the area. There is also meter parking on all surrounding streets.
Public transit
On the streetcar line. Stop at 12th & Vine.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Tue - Wed - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
HAPPY HOUR! WED - SUN, 3PM - 6PM $6 DRAFT BEERS, $6 HOUSE WINES $4 WELL DRINKS, 1/2 PRICE APPS BAR AREA ONLY

Popular dishes

Breakfast Plate$16.00
Two farm eggs, breakfast potatoes, choice of meat and bread
- Black Bean Patty$0.00
- Goetta$0.00
- Merguez Sausage$3.00
- Smoked Bacon$0.00
- Turkey Links$0.00
- Whole Hog Links$0.00
- Croissant$0.00
- Ciabatta$0.00
- Waffle$0.00
- Sub Load Fruit$2.00
- Sub Load Choc$1.50
- Sub Load Banana$2.00
- Sub Load Smore$3.50
- Sub Ricotta Waffle$4.50
- Sub Seasonal$3.50
- Over Easy$0.00
- Over Hard$0.00
- Over Medium$0.00
- Scrambled$0.00
- Sunny Side$0.00
- Egg Whites$0.00
Brunch Burger$17.90
Waffle bun, all natural beef patty, smoked bacon, Havarti, sunny-side egg, Ohio maple syrup, frites
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Sub Beyond Burger$1.50
- Double Burger$5.00
Goetta Hash$14.00
Eckerlin goetta, roasted peppers & onions, frites, two sunny side eggs
McWaffle$14.00
Egg, smoked bacon, Gruyère, Ohio Maple syrup, frites
Steak & Eggs$26.00
8oz angus sirloin,, garlic butter, two eggs your way, breakfast potatoes
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00

Classic Mains

Beltucky Hot Brown$17.00
Roasted turkey, candied bacon, tomatoes, waffle, Cheddar Mornay sauce
Pasta Bolognese$18.00
Pork, beef, carrots, celery, onions, white wine, cream, parmesan
Salmon$22.00
Fingerling potatoes, farro, roasted grape tomatoes, spinach, rum butter
Steak & Frite$26.00
8oz angus sirloin, garlic butter, side salad with blue cheese, carrots, cucumber and lemon vinaigrette
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Steak au Poivre$28.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Waffle & Chicken$16.50
Ohio maple syrup, hot sauce, garnish salad with blue cheese, carrots, cucumber, and lemon vinaigrette

Crepes

Banana Nutella Crepe$8.50
- Add Strawberries$0.50
- No Banana$0.00
- No Nutella$0.00
Lavender Sugar & Lemon Curd Crepe$8.50
Salted Caramel Apple Crepe$8.50
House-made caramel and walnuts
Ham & Gruyere Galette$13.00
Ham, Gruyère, sunny-side farm egg
Mushroom Galette$13.00
Roasted cremini & shallots, herbed farmer’s cheese, Havarti, arugula, sherry vinaigrette
Pig & Fig Galette$14.00
Prosciutto, Brie, fig jam, arugula

Handhelds

Belgian Burger$16.90
Cheddar cheese, special sauce, arugula, fried onions
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Sub Beyond Burger$1.50
- Double Burger$5.00
Bistro Burger$16.90
Smoked bacon, herbed farmer’s cheese, tomato, arugula, aïoli, brioche bun, frites
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Sub Beyond Burger$1.50
- Double Burger$5.00
Black Bean Burger$16.90
Housemade black bean patty, pepper jack, spinach, onions, tomato, aïoli, brioche bun, frites
Fried Chicken Sandwich$16.90
Smoked Gouda, spring mix, tomato, aïoli, house-made ciabatta, frites
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$16.90
Smoked Gouda, spring mix, tomato, aïoli, house-made ciabatta, frites

Liege Waffles

Banana Nutella Waffle$8.00
Fresh, sliced bananas, Nutella hazelnut spread.
- Add Strawberries$0.50
- No Banana$0.00
- No Nutella$0.00
Belgian Chocolate & Cream Waffle$7.00
House-made Belgian chocolate sauce, whipped cream.
- Add Strawberries$0.50
Plain Waffle$5.00
Seasonal Waffle$10.00
Smore Waffle$9.25
House-made marshmallow whip, Belgian chocolate
Strawberries & Cream Waffle$7.00
Fresh strawberries, whipped cream.
Over the Top Waffle$11.00
Lemon curd, mixed berries, maple Ricotta whipped cream, black pepper nuts

Lil' Gnomes

Kids Breakfast Plate$8.00
Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, fruit
Kids Chicken$9.50
Breaded chicken, frites, fruit
Kids Grilled Cheese$7.00
House-made ciabatta, Havarti, frites
Kids Mac & Cheese$7.00
Spiral pasta, Cheddar Mornay sauce
Kids Meatball & Frite$8.50
Beef & pork meatball, sirop de liege, frites
- Belgian$0.00
- Marinara$0.00
Seasonal Fruit$5.00

Salads

Garden Salad (LG)$12.00
- No Choice$0.00
- Add Black Bean Patty$5.00
- Add Fried Chicken$7.00
- Add Grilled Chicken$7.00
- Add Salmon$8.00
- Add Seared Tuna$7.00
Nicoise Salad$18.00
Summer Berry Salad$14.75
- No Choice$0.00
- Add Black Bean Patty$5.00
- Add Fried Chicken$7.00
- Add Grilled Chicken$7.00
- Add Salmon$8.00
- Add Seared Tuna$7.00

Shareables

Add Pretzel$3.00
Belgian Meatballs$12.00
Five meatballs with choice of traditional Belgian or Marinara
- Belgian$0.00
- Marinara$0.00
Bier Cheese$13.00
Raspberry Lambic, house-made pretzels
- Extra Pretzel$3.00
Bread Bowl$4.00
Brussels Sprouts$11.00
Pancetta, mustard, and capers infused sherry vinaigrette.
Carbonnades Poutine$15.00
Beef braised in TOB Tripel beer, shaved radishes, pickled onions, Cheddar curds, frites
Frites$7.00
Frites & Dips$12.00
Belgian Frites served with Chipotle mayo, pesto mayo, malt vinegar mayo, and curry ketchup
Mac & Cheese$13.00
Cheddar Mornay sauce, toasted bread crumbs
Smoked Salmon Tartine$12.00
Tuna Crudo$15.00
Cheese Croquettes$9.00

Sides (Dinner)

Breakfast Potatoes$5.00
Broccolini$7.00
Frites$7.00
Goetta$5.00
Side Sauce $$1.00
- Curry Ketchup$0.00
- Hot Sauce$0.00
- Ketchup$0.00
- Lemon Curd$0.00
- Malt Mayo$0.00
- Pesto$0.00
- Pesto Mayo$0.00
- Ranch$0.00
- Syrup$0.00
Smoked Bacon$5.00
Turkey Sausage Link$6.00
Two Eggs$4.00
- Over Easy$0.00
- Over Hard$0.00
- Over Medium$0.00
- Scrambled$0.00
- Sunny Side$0.00
- Egg Whites$0.00
Whole Hog Sausage Link$5.00

Tomorrow's Breakfast

RED BIKE 4- Pack$13.00
A 4-Pack of our delicious Red Velvet Waffles! $4 from each pack purchased will be donated to RED BIKE in Cincinnati.
4- Pack$12.00
Double 4- Pack$20.00
Lemon Belgian Toastie$6.50
Smores Belgian Toastie$6.50

Brunch & Beverage Boxes

Brunch Box for 8$100.00
Waffles, eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit
Brunch Box for 12$165.00
Waffles, eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit to feed up to 12 people.
Mimosa Kit$48.00
One bottle of Prosecco Doc-Cuvee and orange juice
Bloody Mary Tote$60.00
House made bloody mary. Served with limes and olives. Serves 8-10
Coffee Box Tote$42.00

What 757 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Taste of Belgium - OTR offers delightful dining with "excellent taste" and abundant portions, perfect for any meal. The waffles are a standout, praised as "one of the top 10 meals." Service is attentive, with friendly staff enhancing the experience. Its location is ideal for pregame or symphony dinners.

757 Reviews

C
Chuck
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great for a work connect at lunch. Food came out quickly and the orders were accurate. Will be back!
Taste of Belgium - OTRResponded 3 days ago
Hello Chuck, we are thrilled to hear that your lunch connect was a success! Quick service and accurate orders are what we strive for, and it's wonderful to know you'll be back. #LiveLikeABelgian - Taste of Belgium Team
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Gail
Cincinnati
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We were very disappointed with our dinner tonight. The online postings led me to believe that there were several gluten-free options available. This wasn't the case. There were 2 salads, 4 preparations of mussels, and a side order of frites that were labeled "GF." I ended up with a burger, sans bun, and frites. My dining companion had the grilled chicken sandwich and frites. We split a "salted caramel & apple buckwheat crepe" for dessert. Neither of our orders of frites were hot. The burger was just ok, although the bacon on it was tasty. The chicken sandwich was nothing special. The crepe was disappointing all around. The crepe itself was cold. The apples would have been better if they had been sautéed with some butter and cinnamon, the walnuts could have been toasted, and we were hard pressed to find any "housemade salted caramel sauce" on the dish. A very lackluster meal.
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Jeff
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food Many vegetarian options Great service -attentive wait staff Close to public transportation
Taste of Belgium - OTRResponded on November 19, 2024
Hi Jeff, thank you for your positive review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the delicious food and vegetarian options, as well as the great service from our attentive wait staff. We appreciate your support and look forward to your next visit! #respectthewaffle. - Taste of Belgium Team
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Marcus
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food good service. I wish I knew where I could get that syrup they serve because it is amazing! Great location
Taste of Belgium - OTRResponded on October 29, 2024
Hello Marcus, thank you for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our food, service, and the syrup. If you ever want to know more about the syrup, just ask during your next visit. Looking forward to seeing you again! #respectthewaffle. - Taste of Belgium Team
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Linda
VIP
Cincinnati
47 reviews
3.0
47 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our food was served erratically because the kitchen staff was not well trained. Most of the items were cold instead of hot, and one order was burned - probably twice - before it was served. We do not plan on returning to the restaurant.
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Janet
Orlando
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Solid choice. Steak au poivre was good, Belgian meatballs were good. The brussels while crispy were deep fried and greasy. The waffle with cream and belgian chocolate was decadent! Small and casual interior. Probably a better breakfast or lunch choice. Other Taste of Belgium locations appear to be larger.
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Ron
Cincinnati
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was tasty, service was quick, and the location is great for dinner before the symphony.
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Christina
VIP
Cincinnati
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great stop before the FCC game! Food and service were great.
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Donna
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The service was great. The workers were very kind! Loved my waffle and frites!! Thanks! And I appreciate the help in choosing a dessert for the Broadway performer!
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and we had great, attentive service!
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FAQs

Taste of Belgium - OTR offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Taste of Belgium - OTR also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 396-5800.

Taste of Belgium - OTR is rated 4.3 stars by 757 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 23, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1135 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
12th Street
Neighborhood
Over the Rhine
Hours of operation
Mon 10:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Thu 10:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are surface lots, and parking garages in the area. There is also meter parking on all surrounding streets.
Public transit
On the streetcar line. Stop at 12th & Vine.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://tasteofbelgium.com/
Phone number
(513) 396-5800
Catering
Weddings, corporate functions, baby showers, or even if you just want to throw a Waffle Bar party, ToB can deliver an experience you and your guests will never forget. Call us today or visit our website at www.authenticwaffle.com to request more information.<br />
Private party facilities
Private dining room at the back of the restaurant with a private entrance. The room has media capabilities, separate sound system.

Taste of Belgium - OTR

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Happy Hour

WAFFLE & CHICKEN

Waffle & Chicken

Belgian Burger

Breakfast for Dinner

Breakfast Plate$16.00

Brunch Burger$17.90

Goetta Hash$14.00

McWaffle$14.00

Steak & Eggs$26.00

Classic Mains

Beltucky Hot Brown$17.00

Pasta Bolognese$18.00

Salmon$22.00

Steak & Frite$26.00

Steak au Poivre$28.00

Waffle & Chicken$16.50

Crepes

Banana Nutella Crepe$8.50

Lavender Sugar & Lemon Curd Crepe$8.50

Salted Caramel Apple Crepe$8.50

Ham & Gruyere Galette$13.00

Mushroom Galette$13.00

Pig & Fig Galette$14.00

Handhelds

Belgian Burger$16.90

Bistro Burger$16.90

Black Bean Burger$16.90

Fried Chicken Sandwich$16.90

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$16.90

Liege Waffles

Banana Nutella Waffle$8.00

Belgian Chocolate & Cream Waffle$7.00

Plain Waffle$5.00

Seasonal Waffle$10.00

Smore Waffle$9.25

Strawberries & Cream Waffle$7.00

Over the Top Waffle$11.00

Lil' Gnomes

Kids Breakfast Plate$8.00

Kids Chicken$9.50

Kids Grilled Cheese$7.00

Kids Mac & Cheese$7.00

Kids Meatball & Frite$8.50

Seasonal Fruit$5.00

Salads

Garden Salad (LG)$12.00

Nicoise Salad$18.00

Summer Berry Salad$14.75

Shareables

Add Pretzel$3.00

Belgian Meatballs$12.00

Bier Cheese$13.00

Bread Bowl$4.00

Brussels Sprouts$11.00

Carbonnades Poutine$15.00

Frites$7.00

Frites & Dips$12.00

Mac & Cheese$13.00

Smoked Salmon Tartine$12.00

Tuna Crudo$15.00

Cheese Croquettes$9.00

Sides (Dinner)

Breakfast Potatoes$5.00

Broccolini$7.00

Frites$7.00

Goetta$5.00

Side Sauce $$1.00

Smoked Bacon$5.00

Turkey Sausage Link$6.00

Two Eggs$4.00

Whole Hog Sausage Link$5.00

Tomorrow's Breakfast

RED BIKE 4- Pack$13.00

4- Pack$12.00