Restaurants near Drake Park

This was my third consecutive year of eating here on Thanksgiving...that is how much my family enjoys it. The steak medallions and grouper are our favorites! Save room for the chocolate cake.

our thanksgiving dinner was wonderful! our server brittany was personable & attentive without hovering! the seared salmon was perfectly prepared & delicious.

I’ve been to the Rubys location downtown a few times and was disappointed in the service and quality both times going.. the precint did NOT disappoint! Everything came out on time and hot and delicious. I will say the salads are a little heavy on the dressing but overall it was a 10/10. The steak was cooked perfectly and the flavor was incredible. Will be back !

As always a fantastic meal at a great place. Food was delicious and although one steak came to the table cooked incorrectly, it was replaced within mere minutes. Hardly noticeable. The sides were equally delicious and the service was spot on from the valet to the wait staff. Enjoyable night for my family of 5!

Everything about Alara wowed us! One of my dearest friends was in town to visit and we are both foodies! I had heard great things about Alara from other friends, so we decided to try it. I'm so glad we did. The valet parking is so nice, especially since the weather was snowy the night we dined. The atmosphere is elegant and beautifully done. No detail was overlooked. The service was impeccable. Askia, our server, was delightful...so knowledgeable. Everything he suggested was outstanding. We ordered a bottle of wine to complement our dinner choices and that enhanced the meal even more. Portions are large and perfect for sharing. I took home quite a bit for leftovers which was a huge bonus. If you love beets, the beet and goat cheese salad is a must! For our entrees, we chose the Lobster & Butternut Squash Carbonara and Seared Sea Scallops with Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash as our vegetable side dish. All were exceptionally prepared. The Carbonara had a very generous amount of lobster so you got some in every bite! Askia recommended we save room for dessert, and I'm glad we did. We had the Creamsicle Cloud and Chocolate Espresso Torte. The Cloud was the most beautiful dessert I've ever seen and it was equally light and elegant. The Torte was beyond rich and decadent. The Prisoner bottle of wine was delicious with the entire meal, but especially that rich chocolate dessert. Cincinnati is fortunate to have some fabulous restaurants, and Alara is one of them. It is a must for a special occasion or an evening of pampered perfection.