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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
Experiences
OPAL NYEve 2024
USD 125.00 per person
31 Dec 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
Menu
Saturdays & Sundays 10:30 AM - 2:15 PM
Current Buffet Offerings
$35 per person
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 364 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 an extraordinary dining experience with "phenomenal" views and "fantastic" food. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and "delicious" cocktails. The menu features creative, flavorful dishes, perfect for sharing. While some mention noise and occasional service delays, the "beautiful" setting and "exceptional" staff make it a top choice for special occasions.
364 Reviews
J
Jordan
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 3
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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Mike
Cincinnati
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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 17 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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 17 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food, views and service. Noise level was loud though. Overall great experience!
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Jeffrey
Cincinnati
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great location, great food and great service. Will return.
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Theo
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 3
Ambience 2
Well-seasoned and tasty food. The drinks were well-crafted, if a little sweet. Service was friendly but a tad slow—probably because of the size of the kitchen. The interior fittings were a little pedestrian, reminiscent of a company cafeteria, and the music was muzak of the elevator variety. That is the one change that'll have the greatest impact.
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Molly
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Lovely night on the rooftop! We had snacks and drinks before heading out to a gala. The seasonal toast with mushrooms and beet vinaigrette was fabulous. Our server was lovely and helpful with drink and snack selections and was very kind to offer to take several photos of our group on a special night. Looking forward to my next visit!
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Don and Gay
Cincinnati
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Makayla was our server….efficient…. informative…. she took good care of us…… great food…. great view….. great evening….we enjoyed and will return..😃👍
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Perry
Cincinnati
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had a great server and food. We tried the Prawns, Tartar, Cauliflower, and bread to start. Steaks and the pork chop were perfect!
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FAQs
Opal Rooftop is rated 4.7 stars by 364 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.