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Dry Aged Duck Breast - Opal Rooftop, Covington, KY

Opal Rooftop

4.7
4.7
395 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
  • 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!


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 395 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Opal Rooftop offers a "fabulous view of the city," creating a stunning ambiance. Guests praise the "delicious food" and "amazing service," with standout dishes like steak, trout, and cauliflower. The "atmosphere is incredible," making it a perfect spot for a special occasion or a delightful dining experience.

395 Reviews

  1. CWCL10 VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So sad to hear of the closing - food was outstanding and so was the service!

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  2. Candyse VIP

    Cincinnati55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delicious meal in a beautiful space with a fantastic view! We started with the Sin dip that was delicious and followed with perfectly done filet's and finished with stick toffee dessert. YUM!

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    How sad to see this place close, and not due to their own issues. It was our first and only time here and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Great ambience, service and food. :(

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  4. Margie M VIP

    Cincinnati32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Out of lots of things, but understandable since they are closing for good on 1/18.

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  5. Christina

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant and location are beautiful. This was my second visit and I had the King Salmon. Absolutely delicious! Sad to hear they’re closing.

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  6. Josh

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    For the price, my wife and I were not impressed. The steak didn't really have any flavor at all. My drink order was wrong but they made it right. We didn't leave impressed, we left thinking, we could have gotten a much better meal for a fraction of the price. The staff made us feel rushed to finish our plates, likely because they need the turnover but we definitely were not "sitters". We were there 1 hour and had 3 courses and the second I we were done with our plates, or almost done, they were asking to take it. The atmosphere and roof top area is nice but we were not impressed with the meal.

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  7. David VIP

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bill and Morgan have an amazing restaurant! The NYE menu was incredible! Always a great date night when we go there!

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  8. Lisa

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Opal. We attended their New Year’s Eve special menu, and enjoyed their craft cocktails. Can’t wait to try their regular menu! While the weather was nasty outside, we were warm and cozy inside.

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  9. Matthew

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner. The duck breast was a perfect medium rare and paired amazingly with the wheatberry hominy. A delight on the taste buds!

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  10. Isabelle

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Highly recommend! We made a reservation and were seated immediately.

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FAQs

Opal Rooftop is rated 4.7 stars by 395 OpenTable diners.

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Permanently Closed

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Google Map for Opal Rooftop

535 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Madison Avenue and 6th St.
  • Area
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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
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