My husband and I enjoyed “The Fest for Two”. the meal was delicious. It included a perfectly cooked steak, that was so tender you barely needed a knife, the salmon, shrimp and chicken was also cooked and seasoned to perfection. The 2 sides that came with meal (mashed potatoes and broccoli) were very tasty. I am one of those people that always have to add salt and pepper to my meal due to lack of seasoning, but it did not even cross my mind after the first taste. Our waiter was very attentive and our drinks and food were delivered in a timely manner. The view was beautiful, and we were able to walk out on the balcony since Mother Nature was cooperating, which has a good view of Cincinnati. This is a restaurant I will be revisiting and recommending to friends.
Mainelady
Another enjoyable meal at Shire's.. Short rib--very good, accompanying veggies--outstanding. One group in the lounge are accounts for the "moderate" rating--otherwise very quiet:) Servers were great: willing to engage when I asked about the name change, and "no igloos" Definitely enjoy the ambiance.
Wonderful time with friends celebrating a special occasion. The view is phenominal. Our waitress was very knowledgable, friendly and perfectly attentive. The food was delicious. Presentation excellent. We had the poached pear salad with salmon added. Our friends had the scallops. We left happy. The real treat was that we were told they were out of Cava. Until.... Our adorable waitress found a bottle of rose Cava! Perfection! We will be back.
Mpolicastro
Portion/sizes were small for what you pay for when compared to other upscale dining options in the area. The food was very flavorful, though. Service, especially from the bar, was slow. Cocktails are heavy with simple syrup. Not a big deal if that's what they're going for - just a less traditional style cocktail.
Lovely space with nice views of downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Excellent drinks and good prices on them too. Food and service were excellent and not imposing. Will definitely return again and share with friends.
AlwaysTraveling
Service was very slow that day. Over an hour for my friend to get his drink. Our meals came out 75 minutes or so after we ordered. I think 3/6 meals were not as requested. But the ambiance was great!
WILLIE HAMILTON
Customer service was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
ClaraH
This is our second visit and, once again, enjoyed our experience. The menu is not big, but there's a nice variety of appetizer and main dishes. Everything that we have had (this time, short ribs au poivre and pasta bolognese) has been prepared well, although the preparations are fairly simple. The ambience is pleasant and bright, but the tables are very close together so this is not the place for those seeking an intimate dinner. The staff is attentive and friendly. Food prices are slightly higher than at equivalent restaurants but drinks are about the same.
MGeats
We had an amazing dinner here with my parents and in-laws. Everyone's dietary needs were met, drinks were perfect, and ambiance couldn't have been better. We had a few moments of wishing the staff was more thoughtful, but had no real problems the whole time.
Outstanding meal, had the share for 2. Great way to sample all your amazing food!! Elizabeth our server was extremely attentive but not bothersome at all!! Excellent service. Ambiance of this historic building was phenomenal. Went with 2 other couples & we all said we would be back for sure!!!! Thank for a wonderful Saturday evening. Val alt
SLovesFood
Wanted to love this place, but I wouldn't go again. Food was pretty decent and view was gorgeous! I'd say it was more like "European-style" service. Which is totally fine if you know to expect that. But compared to any other brunch spot I was very surprised how relaxed the service was. It's very possible we were there on a day where multiple servers called out, but it was slow. Sat down, 10 minutes later ordered our drinks. Drinks arrived 20-30 minutes after sitting down, which is when we were first prompted to order food. We did so and we able to eat and drink and get out after about 90 minutes total. For two people at brunch it was just slower than expected. All good food just keep that in mind if you have a show to attend or a schedule to keep. Truly beautiful view though! And I don't blame the server - I believe she was on her own for about 15 tables.
KrisheenaP
Chefs ?! We had the Special for 2 a few bourbon drinks for the hubs and the Cinnamon Toast Crème Boule and everything was excellent! Vincent was nice and very hospitable! The chef was a joy as well.
PattyW
We were deciding where to take some out of town work colleagues out for dinner and decided to try Shire's. It did not disappoint. The service, food and atmosphere were outstanding. We really all enjoyed our evening.
HollyS
This experience was such a pleasant surprise! It was a beautiful and intimate location and the food was fantastic! Parking is tricky but we made it work. The tables are a little close to where you can hear the conversations next to you but it seems you can choose a table that fits best for your liking. The hostess and waitress were excellent! Looking forward to going back!
My husband and I enjoyed “The Fest for Two”. the meal was delicious. It included a perfectly cooked steak, that was so tender you barely needed a knife, the salmon, shrimp and chicken was also cooked and seasoned to perfection. The 2 sides that came with meal (mashed potatoes and broccoli) were very tasty. I am one of those people that always have to add salt and pepper to my meal due to lack of seasoning, but it did not even cross my mind after the first taste. Our waiter was very attentive and our drinks and food were delivered in a timely manner. The view was beautiful, and we were able to walk out on the balcony since Mother Nature was cooperating, which has a good view of Cincinnati. This is a restaurant I will be revisiting and recommending to friends.
Another enjoyable meal at Shire's.. Short rib--very good, accompanying veggies--outstanding. One group in the lounge are accounts for the "moderate" rating--otherwise very quiet:) Servers were great: willing to engage when I asked about the name change, and "no igloos" Definitely enjoy the ambiance.
Wonderful time with friends celebrating a special occasion. The view is phenominal. Our waitress was very knowledgable, friendly and perfectly attentive. The food was delicious. Presentation excellent. We had the poached pear salad with salmon added. Our friends had the scallops. We left happy. The real treat was that we were told they were out of Cava. Until.... Our adorable waitress found a bottle of rose Cava! Perfection! We will be back.
Portion/sizes were small for what you pay for when compared to other upscale dining options in the area. The food was very flavorful, though. Service, especially from the bar, was slow. Cocktails are heavy with simple syrup. Not a big deal if that's what they're going for - just a less traditional style cocktail.
Very nice and friendly staff thanks again ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Malbec Braised Beef Sho, Crab Cakes
Lovely space with nice views of downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Excellent drinks and good prices on them too. Food and service were excellent and not imposing. Will definitely return again and share with friends.
Service was very slow that day. Over an hour for my friend to get his drink. Our meals came out 75 minutes or so after we ordered. I think 3/6 meals were not as requested. But the ambiance was great!
Customer service was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
This is our second visit and, once again, enjoyed our experience. The menu is not big, but there's a nice variety of appetizer and main dishes. Everything that we have had (this time, short ribs au poivre and pasta bolognese) has been prepared well, although the preparations are fairly simple. The ambience is pleasant and bright, but the tables are very close together so this is not the place for those seeking an intimate dinner. The staff is attentive and friendly. Food prices are slightly higher than at equivalent restaurants but drinks are about the same.
We had an amazing dinner here with my parents and in-laws. Everyone's dietary needs were met, drinks were perfect, and ambiance couldn't have been better. We had a few moments of wishing the staff was more thoughtful, but had no real problems the whole time.
Restaurantji Recommends
Outstanding meal, had the share for 2. Great way to sample all your amazing food!! Elizabeth our server was extremely attentive but not bothersome at all!! Excellent service. Ambiance of this historic building was phenomenal. Went with 2 other couples & we all said we would be back for sure!!!! Thank for a wonderful Saturday evening. Val alt
Wanted to love this place, but I wouldn't go again. Food was pretty decent and view was gorgeous! I'd say it was more like "European-style" service. Which is totally fine if you know to expect that. But compared to any other brunch spot I was very surprised how relaxed the service was. It's very possible we were there on a day where multiple servers called out, but it was slow. Sat down, 10 minutes later ordered our drinks. Drinks arrived 20-30 minutes after sitting down, which is when we were first prompted to order food. We did so and we able to eat and drink and get out after about 90 minutes total. For two people at brunch it was just slower than expected. All good food just keep that in mind if you have a show to attend or a schedule to keep. Truly beautiful view though! And I don't blame the server - I believe she was on her own for about 15 tables.
Chefs ?! We had the Special for 2 a few bourbon drinks for the hubs and the Cinnamon Toast Crème Boule and everything was excellent! Vincent was nice and very hospitable! The chef was a joy as well.
We were deciding where to take some out of town work colleagues out for dinner and decided to try Shire's. It did not disappoint. The service, food and atmosphere were outstanding. We really all enjoyed our evening.
This experience was such a pleasant surprise! It was a beautiful and intimate location and the food was fantastic! Parking is tricky but we made it work. The tables are a little close to where you can hear the conversations next to you but it seems you can choose a table that fits best for your liking. The hostess and waitress were excellent! Looking forward to going back!