Abigail Street- Five Star Food in a Casual Setting with Fabulous Service From the moment we entered Abigail Street we were treated royally. My husband had made reservations for my birthday on the Resy app. We arrived an hour early wondering if we could be seated sooner. Turns out my husband's app skills were lacking and the reservation had not gone through! Laura, the general manager immediately eased his pain. " We will make this work," she assured. Then Laura graciously ushered us to a table for two. Our waiter Alex was exceptional! He answered our numerous questions, as we were not especially familiar with Mediterranean cuisine ( beside Italian). I had Googled ingredients from the menu before getting there but his input was invaluable. When my husband was uncertain about a wine that was new to us, Alex offered him a taste. Very helpful. I could not resist a cocktail and was very pleased with the gin-based Zahra with Italicus and rose liquors. The menu consists of small-plates served one at a time and meant for sharing. We started with Roasted Beets and Lebnah. I never can resist beets when they are on a menu. Locally sourced beets were served on a bed of baby kale accompanied by Lebnah (similar to Greek yogurt but creamier)and toasted hazelnuts. The lemon vinaigrette gave it a tangy finish. Delightful! Next came what is now one of my favorite dishes of all time - Wood Grilled Octopus! Laura had recommended the dish, Alex had concurred it is a favorite and the cooking staff even wear T-shirts with an Octopus on the back. It was so tender and perfectly seasoned. The octopus sat on a bed of hummus and was garnished with meriguez sausage, parsley, tomato, jalapeno, lemon and yummy fried chick peas. The flavors were WOW! When the 3rd dish came, I was getting full but the crispy fried Moroccan Spiced Broccoli with Berbere (Google it like I did), sesame seeds, miso, tahini was so fragrant and finely seasoned we had to indulge. For our 4th dish we decided to choose between 3 seafood dishes that sounded good to us. Mussels Charmoula, Gambas Al Ajillo (garlic shrimp) or Bouillabaisse. We went with my husband favorite - bouillabaisse. We were not disappointed. It was tres magnifique! Halibut, shrimp, mussels and rouille (a French version of aioli infused with fish fish liquid) in a luscious saffron broth. with a mildly spicy bite and topped with grilled toast. It was an outrageous party in my mouth! I was tempted to order more bread or toast to sop up the incredible liquid but because of my expanding waist-line I made due with laddling the broth into my mouth when no one was looking! Perfectly satisfied , I was still happy when Alex brought out two more empty plates for what I expected was a birthday surprise. Correct! Accompanied by a single birthday candle were two generous triangles of pistachio Baklava dusted with powdered sugar Then my husband started singing happy birthday and the entire restaurant and staff joined! So embarrassing but all embarrassment vanished when I bit into the warm exquisite baklava. Heaven!! I couldn't ask for a better birthday dinner. Wonderful service from lovely Laura to Amy the hostess who checked on our comfort and our splendid waiter Alex, only surpassed by the intriguing, fresh and so flavorful dishes. ( Can I adopt the chef?) On leaving I was wished happy birthday by several random strangers. Even their customers deserve kudos for helping to make this a memorable evening. We are making a list of loved ones to take with us to our next visit to Abigail Street so we can try the Lamb Spaghetti, Crispy Falafel and Sweet Potato Gnocchi.

If I had the possibility to give 6 stars I would. The food was incredibly good. We had Kafta, lamb sliders, and crispy falafel. Each one of them was perfect! It's a perfect place for a romantic date or to meet up with friends. The staff was very friendly as well. I recommend it!!!

One of Cincinnati's best kept secrets. Small space but somehow you don't feel crowded. Small plates that you share. We got five but four would have been plenty.. Our server was so knowledgeable and made great suggestions. And the food? Outstanding. The lamb spaghetti was fantastic. Decorum was the only thing that kept me from licking the bowl clean.

One of the best restaurants in the city. The food is always incredible and the service is amazing. Their menu has some longstanding favorites and then they switch it up. Right now, I highly suggest their bacon wrapped dates and short rib! The waiter was fantastic. He coursed out the meal perfectly and refilled our wine glasses without me even noticing. Love this place!

Had the most amazing server, Sarah! She knew the items on the menu that had dairy (I can't eat dairy), she wore a mask (I noticed most servers were!), and was overall super friendly. We sat outside and felt very safe. The food... Amazing! We had the octopus, some type of seafood bisque, and chicken hummus type kabobs. Everything was fabulous!!! I will be craving this place now!! Update: second visit just as delish! My top fave. Their hummus is top notch!

This place is to die for! It might just be one of my top 5 favorite restaurants. While visiting from out of town, we heard this place was delicious so we made a reservation. You will want to order two dishes or so per person. I’m still craving more of the saffron broth in the Bouillabaisse. The ricotta and local honey is a must, the server recommended it as the last dish which was the way to go with it being on the sweeter side. The experience all around made for a lovely evening!

Took my girlfriend here for her birthday after a recommendation from a friend and a Mountain of Praise on the r/Cincinnati subreddit. We were both absolutely blown away. The quality of the food was beyond exceptional. I don't want to overuse superlatives but honestly even they fall short. The service was absolutely incredible as well. The falafel is by far the best either of us has ever eaten. The sweet potato gnocchi is every bit as delicious as it is unusual sounding. Pistachio baklava would be worth its weight on literal gold. Wine selection is on point, although personally I can't speak to the selection of whites as I don't drink them. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone who has even the vaguest appreciation of Middle Eastern cuisine, actually scratch that...to anyone who eats food! UPDATE: After having taken my girlfriend here for her birthday in April, we both loved it so much that she recently took me here for my birthday earlier this month (June). There were some changes to the menu, new and seasonal dishes, but the staples were all present (the Falafel transcends mere food, it is impossibly good!). Needless to say, for as long as Abigail Street's doors are open, and as long as we keep having birthdays, I can't imagine spending them anywhere else!

I’m from out of town. Abigail Street was recommended to me by several friends of mine. Hands down, it is one of the best meals I have ever had in a very long time. The food was phenomenal! Service was excellent - attentive and friendly. Our server answered all of our questions and was super knowledgeable about the menu and the concept. I would visit Cincinnati just to eat here again.

First and foremost, the staff here were extremely friendly and very on top of things. They were just as big a part of the experience as the food for me. The food was phenomenal. Of the things I got, I tried octopus for the first time, and it was so good. The way the dining works is that everyone gets food and sharing is encouraged, so I had about a dozen other fantastic dishes as well. I found no flaws in the cooking, the spices were fantastic, the flavors were new, and it was an all around fantastic experience! Definitely recommend this place!

Make sure you make a reservation. Never been to a place like this you get many tiny meals to split so get to try different things we shared 3 things for 2 people. Glad we did I would have never picked the peach tomato thing but it was really good the broccoli was my favorite. They have a little picture of either a fish hook, Bucher knife or a carrots the carrot means vegetarian but if you tell them you're vegan they will bring you a menu to see your options nice wine selection server was very knowledgeable and friendly even though you could tell he was busy

We went to Abigail Street on a weekday and were seated promptly. The food was phenomenal and service was excellent. The lamb shank was delectable. Highly recommend this place. They offer Mediterranean tapas style menu with healthy portions. We ordered four items and felt that was more than enough.

I was excited to try this place- it was super difficult to get a table so we showed up at 5pm without one and we’re seated. Service was good, and overall I liked the people we interacted with. The food was just okay. Specifics: - the mussels were the best dish we ordered. Super flavorful broth and generous portion. - we got the fattosh salad. Big mistake. The salad was competently constructed and well seasoned but relied heavily on produce that was out of season. I anticipated something different but a collection of not ripe tomatoes and cucumbers. This should definitely be pulled from the menu until later when the items can be made with in season ingredients. - falafel was okay. Needed some pita or some greens to mix it up a little. Overall a bit disappointed. - lamb spaghetti. This one is super rich and heavy and not all that good- a real gooey cheese sauce. I wish I ordered the beets instead. The spacing of the meal was awful. We got the three first dishes with a relatively good cadence but it took an hour for the last dish. Overall didn’t live up to the hype and won’t return.

My new fav Cinci restaurant! Great mediterranean food with sharing style tapas portions that, surprise surprise, are really good size! Baklava is a MUSST! Short rib, gambas, broccoli, enjoyyyy and come baack

The food was phenomenal! Very rich and portioned right. Our food was brought out in courses and shared. Amazing experience, I will be back.

Abigail Street in OTR Cincinnati offers an excellent atmosphere with a friendly staff. The sharing portions are great, allowing you to try a variety of delicious dishes. The location is conveniently close to a parking lot in OTR, making it easy to access. Great hummus pita and beef short rib dishes. If you’re a bourbon fan, their custom recipe drinks are excellent. Highly recommended!

This is one of the must visit places when you are in Cincinnati. I have been here a few times and have never had a thing to complain about. Great atmosphere and such flavourful food. They have a number of vegetarian friendly dishes also. You definitely should get their Hummus and the Falafel. Service is top notch.

Had a wonderful dinner here. Great meal all around. We got three plates for 2 adults - the honey ricotta, broccoli and the short ribs. All of them were fantastic! Everything was so good, I forgot to take pictures of the other dishes. For dessert we had the baklava and Turkish coffee. It was excellent, not as sweet as most.

This is tapas style, but I don’t think that the plates are that small, so be careful when ordering. Really good vegetarian options. The broccoli, peach and tomato salad, and falafel are excellent. I also really like the short rib. Great service and atmosphere.

We tried half of the things on their menu and everything was fantastic. The ambiance was great, food was delicious, drinks were great and the service was top notch. Definitely going there again.

One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in years. In many places I’ve been over the past two years it’s seems like the waitstaff and in some cases the kitchen do not care. That is not the case at Abigail Street. Everybody I interacted with were so friendly, that by the end of the meal I would consider them friends! The food was fantastic, I’ll be reminiscing about this meal for a while.

My sons took me to dinner to celebrate my retirement. Perfect place! Low key, enough activity without being frenetic. Food was outstanding. My favorite was the mussels… or maybe the octopus… no, the gnocchi or falafel or short ribs. The ricotta and honey could have been dessert but we also got baklava and churros. The tapas presentation means you can taste more dishes.

Abigail Street is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. We had 5 dishes between the 2 of us and not one was even average. On top of the great food, was the incredible service. It felt like the servers were practically eating with us they were so attentive. I would recommend them to anybody as one of the top places to eat, and that's not just for Cincinnati.

Waited 1.5 hours without a reservation on Valentines weekend, and it was absolutely worth the wait. Hosts were extremely polite and pointed us the right direction for other spots while we waited. Sat at the bar for dinner, any staff we encountered was outstanding. The main bartender who was serving us for the evening answered all questions and gave us incredible recommendations and was just personable. Every food item we had was out-of-this-world. I was amazed that a 5-person kitchen staff can put out such quality food for a full restaurant. Well done to this entire staff, you all are killing it!