Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Madeira

36 restaurants available nearby

1. Embers

4.8

Exceptional(4341)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Cincinnati

Booked 24 times today

Opened in the spring of 2004, Embers is a contemporary American Steakhouse with a twist. Classic Steakhouse offerings along with complete selections of seafood & sushi are available in a warm inviting atmosphere.Embers, as the name implies, evokes the warmth and comfort of a glowing fire; from the stacked-stone torch and gas lanterns outside to the glowing candles within. Black & White photographs of Cincinnati landmarks and celebrities create a sense of history and place, while large oil canvasses and vibrant floral arrangements punctuate the rooms with color.

2. Carlo & Johnny

4.8

Exceptional(9510)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Montgomery

Booked 90 times today

Carlo & Johnny is the perfect place for special occasions, with its exceptional steaks, seafood, and live music. Reviewers rave about its ambiance and service, calling it 'the restaurant we go to for our special occasions' and 'a great place for special celebrations.' It's a place where you can feel comfortable and special, with a beautiful salon room and lush leather banquet seating. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just an evening out, Carlo & Johnny will make your night memorable.

3. TRIO

4.8

Exceptional(5977)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Cincinnati

Booked 74 times today

Trio, one of Cincinnati's favorite restaurants for over 25 years, is known for serving fresh seafood daily, along with great steaks, extraordinary pasta dishes, generous portions of specialty salads, California style pizzas, & a wide range of sandwiches. Trio has become the hot spot of Cincinnati for its extensive wine list. Trio currently serves over 20 different wines by the glass, offering the best California wines by the glass or bottle. During the spring, summer & fall Trio diners may prefer to dine in the Veranda. Trio can accommodate private parties from 24 to 70 guests in one of the private dining rooms.

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4. Maggiano's - Cincinnati

4.7

Exceptional(5638)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Madeira

Booked 80 times today

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Cincinnati and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Our location compliments the premier shopping at Kenwood Towne Centre with our beautiful patio in the warmer months and our collaboration with Santa during the holiday season. Visit us at 7875 Montgomery Rd. and book your reservation today!

5. Alara

4.6

Exceptional(314)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakley

Booked 20 times today

A contemporary American restaurant located at Madison Square in Madisonville. Alara invites you to an immersive dining experience that encourages exploring, sharing, and tasting your way through innovative dishes that are expertly prepared and exquisitely presented. Featuring a seasonal menu emphasizing prime meats and seafood, the culinary team utilizes luxury ingredients to create fun and approachable dishes for every diner. With an open kitchen that fosters a social atmosphere, Alara strips away the conventional formalities of fine dining while focusing on high-quality food and next-level hospitality in a lively yet elegant setting.

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6. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati

4.3

Awesome(6110)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Cincinnati

Booked 45 times today

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story. We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

7. The Park Pour

4.8

Exceptional(264)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Blue Ash

Booked 14 times today

Your neighborhood social house located on the corner of Cooper and Kenwood.Incredible coffee, food, cocktails, and exciting wines. A comfortably familiar spot for conversation with friends, work meetups or grabbing a bottle of wine on your way home! A beautiful covered patio completes the upscale ambiance, while still being dog friendly!Local Chef, Arthur Kurtzman, brings his years of training as he executes his take on Modern French Cuisine with a heavy emphasis on technique. Our brunch menu is available daily with show-stopping French and Japanese omelets. Dinner is available Wednesday to Saturday with a tapas style menu and glorious curated charcuterie boards.The Park Pour is offers a vibrant coffee menu, using only the finest coffee from Deeper Roots, a Cincinnati favorite. The shelves are filled with over 150 different sophisticated and playful wines. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy! — or take a bottle or two home with you.

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8. Ferrari's Little Italy

4.3

Awesome(1508)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Madeira

Ferrari's Little Italy & Bakery is located in the heart of Madeira, across from Madeira Kroger. Ferrari's is an authentic Italian Restaurant featuring Northern & Southern fare with excellent value & generous portions. Ferrari's has been operating for over twenty years and is family owned and operated by the Bassano family. The restaurant has two private dining rooms available for private parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, or family gatherings. We also have an outside patio dining area that is beautifully landscaped with an Italian mural and a stone lighted waterfall. Ferrari's offers full service dining, carry-out, and catering, with an on-premise Italian bakery and Italian grocery.At Ferrari's we feature family style dining. Our portions are large enough to share, they often border on the surreal. We invite you to enjoy the vera cucina piccola italia, the true cooking of Little Italy.Please be aware: We are open for Easter Sunday!

9. National Exemplar

4.8

Exceptional(1870)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mariemont

Booked 12 times today

The National Exemplar, located on the first floor of the Mariemont Inn, is a popular neighborhood restaurant. It offers American-style cuisine in its spacious dining room or relaxing outdoor patio. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the National Exemplar offers an outstanding experience.Southerby’s Pub, located off the lobby, offers dining as well as a cozy place to have a drink and features oversized chairs overlooking one of the original 1920’s fireplaces. In the evening settle down in an over-stuffed sofa and savor a drink with the locals in this intimate lobby pub.In April of 1983, The National Exemplar began operation in the Mariemont, Ohio landmark, the Mariemont Inn. The Inn was constructed in the mid-1920's as a small piece of the very unique Mariemont community, founded by Mary Emery. The National Exemplar Restaurant was named after learning that Mary Emery once referred to her developing community as the National Exemplar, meaning national model community.

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10. The Quarter Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(2091)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Mariemont

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to The Quarter Bistro, located in the heart of historic Mariemont Square, only minutes from Montgomery, Maderia, Indian Hill and Downtown. The award-winning combination of seasonal cuisine and sophisticated ambiance are just the beginning of an unforgettable experience. As Cincinnati's premier "contemporary" bistro, the menu presents all things classic and creative in balance. Fresh fish and game daily? Of course. Outstanding wines at a great value? No Question. Whether it's a beautiful summer evening on the patio, a romantic wine and dine for two, or a down-to-business dinner for ten, The Quarter Bistro has it covered.

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HeidiVIP
Cincinnati / Dayton •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We dined to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Megan was our server and she was outstanding! She is so friendly and knowledgeable of all the menu items. She isvery relaxed and didn’t push us through our meal, so we had plenty of time to enjoy our dinner. As an appetizer, she recommended the Herbstreit sushi roll, which was delicious!! As always, every course is a large size, so things are quite shareable for two people. Overall, we had a wonderful experience with Megan and hope to request her as our server in the future.
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Carlo & JohnnyPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Montgomery
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4.8
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ClaireVIP
Cincinnati / Dayton •17 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall, a very nice dinner. For holiday, it would have been nice to have some classic holiday music vs the upbeat and kind of loud/distracting music. Also, holiday cocktails or menu features this week would surely have been a hit Loved the salads and the lamb. We’ll be back!
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AlaraPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Oakley
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4.6
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MichelleVIP
Cincinnati / Dayton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a wonderful experience at Embers. The food was delicious and the service was great.
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EmbersPrice: Expensive• Steak• Cincinnati
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4.8
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Meg
Central Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Love this place for its continued quality and service! It is such a special place for every special occassions! Thank for staying the course in all outstanding delivery of ambience & taste!
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TRIOPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Cincinnati
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4.8
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PaulVIP
Cincinnati / Dayton •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our server Shelby was awesome. Very timely with everything from drinks to dinner and making certain to stop bye and see if there was anything we needed. Great food and drinks for all of us and the deserts were amazing.
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Maggiano's - CincinnatiPrice: Moderate• Italian• Madeira
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4.7

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Embers

2. Carlo & Johnny

3. TRIO

4. Maggiano's - Cincinnati

5. Alara

6. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Cincinnati

7. The Park Pour

8. Ferrari's Little Italy

9. National Exemplar

10. The Quarter Bistro

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