Opal Rooftop

4.7

370 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Opal Rooftop

4.7

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Cincinnati

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Experiences

OPAL NYEve 2024
$125.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Elevate your New Year's Eve experience at OPAL. Our curated celebration promises an evening of exquisite dining, where each dish is a symphony of flavors crafted to perfection. With a backdrop of the Cincinnati skyline, let the ambiance of OPAL's charm envelope you as you bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new in grand style. At OPAL, every detail is designed to make your New Year's Eve truly exceptional!

Popular dishes

Sixteen Bricks Challah French Toast
Smoked Maple Syrup
Belgian Pearl Sugar Waffles
Hickory Smoked Bacon
Breakfast Sausage
Hashbrown Casserole
Smoked Pimento Cheese, Smoked Paprika
Black Pepper Drop Biscuits
Sausage Gravy
Free Range Egg Frittata
Roasted Tomatoes, Whipped Feta
Market Salad
Rotating Seasonal Veggies, Vinaigrette
Ricotta Scrambled Eggs
Fresh Fruit

What 370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 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 a vibrant dining experience with "phenomenal views" and "fantastic" food. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "unique" ambiance, perfect for special occasions. While some mention noise levels and pricing, the overall consensus highlights the stunning rooftop scenery and delectable dishes, making it a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

370 Reviews

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analise
New Orleans
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful views. Extremely overpriced for brunch with very limited selection. There is definitely a lot of potential but either they lower the brunch price or improve the quality and selection offered.
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Jennifer
Detroit
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, beautiful ambiance. The dirty martini was the best martini I’ve had in NKY. It was cold so the rooftop wasn’t open but they let you outside to look and take in the fantastical view.
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Lanesa
Nashville
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had been waiting to try this restaurant for a while. Nice ambiance but I was a bit disappointed in the food especially for the price.
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Steve
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We will be back! Beautiful view, good food, reasonably priced. Look forward to coming back in summertime and enjoying dinner outside on the rooftop!
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Jordan
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
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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Devon
Cincinnati
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for my husband’s birthday and this is probably the 3rd or 4th time we’ve done and once again another fantastic experience. Food was amazing, drinks, service. So impressed and is becoming one of our favorite places. The 6th and Madison cocktail is one of the best cocktails I’ve had in quite some time.
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Mike
Cincinnati
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
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 on November 18, 2024
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 on November 17, 2024
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 on November 17, 2024
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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FAQs

Opal Rooftop is rated 4.7 stars by 370 OpenTable diners.

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

Opal Rooftop

4.7

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Cincinnati

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Opal Rooftop

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

OPAL NYEve 2024

Popular dishes

STEAK

TOAST

Market Salad

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 370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Opal Rooftop restaurant rated?

Is Opal Rooftop currently accepting reservations?

Opal Rooftop

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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