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Atwood Oyster House, Cincinnati, OH

Atwood Oyster House

4.9
4.9
218 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Nestled in the heart of Over-the-Rhine, Atwood Oyster House invites you to experience the excellence of coastal cuisine that combines tradition, innovation, and just the right amount of heat, all under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Mariah Weiner. Featuring an array of fresh seafood and meticulously sourced oysters, Atwood is committed to the pursuit of exceptional hospitality, modern elegance, historic charm, and exquisite food.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 246-4256
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mariah Weiner
  • Neighborhood
    Over the Rhine
  • Cross street
    Located on the 1200 block of Vine Street, between 12th and 13th Streets.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A streetcar stop is located just down the block, located on the northeast corner of 12th and Vine Streets.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 218 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Atwood Oyster House offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "amazing" service. Guests rave about the "fresh and flavorful" oysters, creative dishes, and cozy ambiance. A standout for special occasions, it excels in delivering "delicious" entrees and "complex" cocktails, ensuring a memorable visit. Highly recommended!

218 Reviews
  1. Joe VIP

    Detroit8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding !!! Constantly improving !!! Many menu items are terrific and they finally added to the menu ( much needed ). The recently added Oysters Rockefeller ( a must for an Oyster House ) is fantastic and the new Cod entree is wonderful. Now please add Lobster Bisque and a crab stuffed flounder / grouper / something, etc. Wonderful restaurant. Theresa's service is the BEST !!!

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  2. Marion VIP

    Atlanta10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Service was excellent. Can't recommend enough!

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  3. David

    Cincinnati18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an great evening out. One of our favorite restaurants in Greater Cincinnati!

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  4. Lauren

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely experience dining with you. Each dish was delicious and thoughtful. Surprisingly, one of the better things was the French fries. I don’t know why, but they were very very good. The chicken thigh was executed spectacularly.

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  5. ANA VIP

    Cincinnati36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic!!!!! We tried the tuna au poivre, a special, but I hope they keep it on the menu. Confit cabbage was buttery and delicious. The oysters were super fresh, great variety from the Northeast and Northwest. Definitely recommend. Awesome experience.

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  6. Lori

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little noisier than expected. Food was fresh. Excellent service

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  7. John

    Cincinnati85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very enjoyable first experience here. I came mostly for the oysters and had both east coast and west coast varieties. All were fresh, plump and juicy. My wife won't eat oysters so started out with the mussels. I tasted a couple and found them delightful. Their broth was excellent as was the accompanying house focaccia - good for sopping up the broth. We both tried the Arctic char for the main course. The char was as good as everything else. There is also a nice wine list here that we tried by the glass. And, for dessert we shared the cocoa cake torte, wonderful. The service was excellent. Anna took good care of us. The place was very busy and is not that large so I would think reservations are a must to get in. Atwood Oyster House is definitely on my list of go-to OTR restaurants now. We will return.

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  8. JenniferM VIP

    Cincinnati13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atwood was delicious and the service was excellent. It is a great place to go for fish, oysters, and mussels in the city. We ordered the mussels, Brussel sprouts, a couple of oysters, chicken thigh, bacon salad, French fries, and a couple of fish dishes. The best value was the market fish dish. It was a large portion and really good. I would definitely go back again.

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  9. Stephen

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, great service - will certainly be back!

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  10. Joe

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fantastic. Menu selection is small which I like for a seafood place in the Midwest. The oysters rotate and on this evening it was all east coast. The fish en croute might be a hidden gem here in Cincinnati, it is basically beef Wellington but with black Cod and a creamy sauce inside of the puff pastry instead of beef. Highly recommend. All and all a solid place to get good fresh oysters in Cincinnati. Enjoy! 🍻

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Atwood Oyster House is rated 4.9 stars by 218 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Atwood Oyster House

1220 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7295

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on the 1200 block of Vine Street, between 12th and 13th Streets.
  • Neighborhood
    Over the Rhine
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A streetcar stop is located just down the block, located on the northeast corner of 12th and Vine Streets.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mariah Weiner
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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