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

1931

3.8
3.8
393 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 393 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
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.5Value

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.

393 Reviews
  1. DANA

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a 4:00 reservation but had to wait more than a half hour in line, which put a damper on our celebration mood. The ambience is wonderful though (it was our first experience), so once seated, we quickly got the holiday vibe back, helped along by the live jazz harkening back to the deco times of the sumptuous surroundings. The food was served mostly from separate stations based on a theme, fresh shrimp/seafood, salads, breads/rolls, cheese, charcuterie board, a panoply of desserts, etc. These stations were supplemented graciously by sliver steam table offerings with lids that kept the side dishes (e.g., mashed potatoes, pasta, green beans, stuffing, etc) and some meat dishes (e.g., chicken marsala, beef bourguignon, etc) warm for your plate. Best of all was a carved meat station with two carvers serving up freshly sliced roast beef to your specifications (rarest of rare to well done), as well as ham and turkey for those who wanted it. The roast beef was outstanding! Much to our surprise at a Thanksgiving feast, the most disappointing offering was the freshly sliced turkey! Processed, saline infused, and shaped into a round, it tasted little like the savory roast you can do for yourself at home. So skip that and go for the beef. Roast a turkey for the family on the weekend while you remember the fun of feasting out on all the other great offerings at 2031 on Thanksgiving.

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  2. David

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to celebrate Thanksgiving! Great food! Awesome service! Wonderful atmosphere!!

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  3. Steven

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to 19311 for the Thanksgiving buffet and it was an excellent experience. The food was amazing in its variety and flavor, the room is a special place and will make a great memory. Our young server was also a great representative of your restaurant and would enjoy his service again.

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  4. molly

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere in the stunning art deco interior is a huge draw. The service was personable and attentive. The food was average. It’s the first time back at the Thanksgiving buffet since 2019 before Covid killed the prior excellent restaurant. 1931 is its replacement and they have work to do on quality.

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  5. Peggy

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely thanksgiving buffet. Good food, nice ambiance. Great atmosphere.

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  6. Bryson

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Thanksgiving buffet. We were not seated in the georgous main dining area but rather in one of the adjacent, but still grand, ballroom/meeting room spaces. This was okay as it was much less crowded and less noisy. Food: Very good to excellent for a buffet with more choices than you could eat in a month. The fresh oysters were a nice bonus on top of a wide variety of American favorites plus carving stations, etc. Servers were a little stressed as it seemed a little overbooked (I went to the bar for alcoholic bevies as it was so much easier). Table service for water, coffee, juice, etc., was just fine. Expensive: Yes,@ 90 USD/pp but also enjoyable and satisfying. Conclusion: It was a real treat to once again visit this magnificent Art Deco masterpiece hotel/restaurant. We are ready to book for Christmas dinner . . .

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  7. MacKinnon

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were awesome and I am so appreciative of their service- especially today since it was Thanksgiving.

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  8. William

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our Thanksgiving at 1931 for their buffet. Excellent food and service. Staff was incredible.

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  9. Ron

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    More variety of food. More vegetables, lower price to $50 . Season food

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  10. Angela

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent. The food was very average. I was expecting much more. It's still a beautiful place and very much worth seeing. I'd like to go back and try just lunch sometime. It wasn't worth $90 for Thanksgiving brunch

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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 393 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 8 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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