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An Art Deco dining experience.  - 1931, Cincinnati, OH

1931

3.8
3.8
382 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Experience Casual Elegance at 1931 in Cincinnati's Historic Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel

Tucked away in downtown Cincinnati's iconic Hilton Netherland Plaza, the 1931 invites you to dine in sophisticated style. This art deco jewel evokes the glamour of a bygone era with its soaring painted ceilings, marble columns, and Rookwood pottery. While the setting transports you back in time, the cuisine is decidedly modern, with American fare and creative cocktails.

The versatile menu features breakfast classics like fluffy pancakes and savory eggs benedict. Lunch brings soups, salads, and sandwiches, while dinner tempts with dishes like Citrus-Glazed Salmon, Peppercorn-crusted Ribeye, and Pappardelle & Braised Beef Short Rib Ragout.

Whether you're seeking breakfast, lunch, or romantic dinner, the 1931 excellent service ensures a memorable experience. Its proximity to the convention center, theatres, and stadiums is also a convenient pre-event spot for a bite and cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 564-6465
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Bruce Dillon
  • Area
    Cincinnati
  • Cross Street
    Race Street and 5th Street
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Buffet 2024

    USD 35.00 - USD 89.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Join us for a Thanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Menu - Assorted Local Cheeses and Charcuterie Display - Salads, Carving Stations serving Turkey with gravy, Prime Rib & Ham- Seafood Display featuring Jumbo Shrimp, Oysters, & more - Remarkable selection of entrees & sides. An extravagant display of desserts, pies, & decadent cakes. Adult:$89 per person. Kids: 6y-12y $35 per child, Seniors 65y++ $69 per person. There will not be any a la carte options available. Valet is included. You must cancel three days before the event, on Monday, 11/25/24, to avoid the cancellation booking fees. Parties of 6 & more may be placed in the adjacent ballroom, which requires steps to access. Cannot guarantee sitting in restaurant.
    Thanksgiving Buffet 2024 photo
  • Dicken's Holiday Brunch

    USD 35.00 - USD 89.00 per person

    8 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2024
    Join us for our Dicken's Brunch on three Sundays in December 2024. December 8th, 15th, and the 22nd. Menu Highlights: Assorted Local Cheeses and Charcuterie Displays, Salads, Carving Stations, Breakfast items, Seafood Displays, and a remarkable selection of traditional English-style entrees and sides. An extravagant display of desserts, pies, and decadent cakes. Enjoy our beautiful surroundings and listen to Dicken's Carolers stroll by while you eat. Adult: $89 per person. Kids: (ages 6-12) $35 per child, Seniors: $69 per person (65++). There will not be any a la carte options available. Valet is included. You must cancel three days before the event, on the Thursday before, to avoid the cancellation booking fees.
    Dicken's Holiday Brunch photo
  • Sunday Breakfast/Brunch Buffet

    USD 42.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    You can experience all the best parts of the weekend in one place. Our delicious buffet offers many options, handcrafted cocktails, and a unique art deco atmosphere that will make it an unforgettable experience. Whether you are joining us before you head to the Bengals game or the morning after a wedding weekend, you will find spectacular service and tasteful food that will make you come back for more. Enjoy the phenomenal Sunday breakfast brunch buffet at $42 per guest. Add a bottomless mimosa for $19 per guest to add a bit of bubbly to your experience.

What 382 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1931 offers a stunning art deco setting that enchants visitors. Guests appreciate the "fantastic food" and "excellent service" from standout servers. While some diners reminisce about its former glory as Orchids, the ambiance and live music continue to impress. However, service inconsistencies and buffet value are noted areas for improvement.

382 Reviews
  1. Jade

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Our food was served cold and the sliders were very dry.

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  2. CHIP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We went to check out the brunch this morning. As soon as we sat down with some food the fire alarm went off and we were asked to leave the restaurant. So when we returned to start eating we put the plates of food we had before the alarm to the side since it was cold. The server never picked them up until we finished our next plate and put those on top of the cold and old food. The server was more interested in helping a large group and even apologized to them for the inconvenience never even talked to us. We were not staying at the hotel so I guess we were not important. The cost of the brunch was $42.00 per person for that price we excepted to have a chef making omelets and waffles. Their was a meat table with prime rib and pork loin that was already sliced and cold even with old heat lamps on it. There were the usuall breakfast items such as scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links and biscuit with gravy. The shrimp and grits looked like it was reheated from the last night dinner service not used. Also they did not have pancakes or french toast available on the buffet, which at this price point we expected. The fruit and muffins were Ok, what you would except at a hotel restaurant. We went there to see if we would bring our family there for brunch some day. We enjoy brunch but would not waste our money there again. Our favorite brunch restaurant cost is a lot lower and has the head chef making omelets and hand craving the prime rib. They have the same breakfast items plus several more dishes including pasta, fish, roasted and fried chicken. Also we were very disappointed there we no desserts at this so called brunch. Don't go there it was a waste of money and the service was very poor.

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  3. JENNIFER

    Cincinnati

    102 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The grazing board was divine. Really good pimento cheese spread and fresh meats. The salad is enormous so plan accordingly. The Amish chicken was very good. Broccolini was scrumptious. Mashed potatoes were full of flavor. Cocktail menu could use some non whisky options. My husband had an old fashioned which he enjoyed but felt it was a bit overpriced. Our service was great!

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  4. Eileen

    New York City

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting was spectacular. There was a pianist and then a small jazz band playing, which added to the atmosphere. The servers were not trained in the way they should be for a restaurant with these prices. Plates were removed before all diners were finished. Food came to the table cold.

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  5. Greg

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I'm sure they will be great once they get things worked out. Our appetizers were great and the cocktails were outstanding. Our main course was fantastic in concept, but the delivered dish wasn't quite the same as what was on the menu. The scallops were very good, but not quite great. Our server was a delightful young man. Unfortunately, the table service was slow and our meal arrived fifteen minutes before our wine arrived. That said, the atmosphere is perfect and the live jazz was amazing. For what we got it was not a great value now, but they are recently re-opened and I expect they will get up to speed soon. I look forward to going back.

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  6. Ashlee

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Manor, I hope I am spelling her name correctly, was first class. A true professional.

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  7. Natalie

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely not the Palm Court. Cocktails were well-crafted but among the most expensive in town, ranging from $16-24 per cocktail. We ordered shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad, and steak frites and made it clear that everything was to split between the two of us. The shrimp cocktail came out immediately and before we were finished with it, both the salad and steak came out together with the intention that one would be served to each of us at the same time. This was completely unacceptable and poor timing on the part of the server and kitchen. The restaurant wasn’t busy, it just seemed to be apathetic. The French fries were good, but everything else (other than the cocktails) was subpar. Probably won’t go back, even though we live less than a block away. There are plenty of other restaurants in downtown that are serving excellent and creative food. This classic Cincinnati restaurant could use some new creativity.

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  8. Lynn

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great brunch! Restaurant is chilly though. Bring a sweater!

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  9. kristina

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not only is the food devine, the ambiance makes this an experience to remember. The history of the building, paired with the excellent service makes this a dreamy date night, or a unique dinner with the family. The live music was soothing and made the large room, walls adorned with art seem cozy. We will definitely be back.

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  10. Jessica

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great, very attentive servers and wait staff. Some of the food was good, some was average. Definitely not worth the price in our opinion. The food took a while and came out warm, as though it had been sitting in the warmers in the kitchen for a bit. My friend (whose birthday it was) ordered the filet, medium. It came out well come and warm and was a hockey puck. After it already took a long time to come out, she didn’t even want to wait forever for another one. We noticed the server. Luckily they comped it but we were overall disappointed with the experience.

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FAQs

1931 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 564-6465.

1931 is rated 3.8 stars by 382 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 1931

35 W 5th St, #2801, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Race Street and 5th Street
  • Area
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bruce Dillon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (513) 564-6465
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