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Dry Aged Duck Breast - Opal Rooftop, Covington, KY

Opal Rooftop

4.7
4.7
380 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • 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!


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 Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 261-0629
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • OPAL NYEve 2024

    US$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!

Offers

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 16:00 - 21:45
    50% off Select Bottle List all Night Long

    Wine Wednesday photo

What 380 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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 a vibrant dining experience with "phenomenal views" and "fantastic" food. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "unique" ambiance, perfect for special occasions. While some mention noise levels and pricing, the overall consensus highlights the stunning rooftop scenery and delectable dishes, making it a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

380 Reviews
  1. Tricia

    VIP

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious elevated food! Gorgeous views of Covington and downtown Cincy. Great place for a date night! Also, they did such a great job with my gluten allergy. I had the burger, and it was truly a gourmet burger. I have eaten here several times and all dishes have been fantastic! This place will be on repeat!!

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  2. Michelle

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    They were packed so they were going to squeeze a table in the dining room for us. We didn’t really want that so we offered to eat at the bar instead. We were happy to do that but that bartender was less than friendly. She told us nothing about the food, and handed us drinks passively. We ended up just getting apps because it wasn’t enticing to stay. We have been there before and had better experiences.

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  3. John

    Cincinnati

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very quaint place. Service was excellent. Food was excellent (had the veal)! Drinks were excellent (had the smoked 6th and Main)!

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  4. Jay

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating at this fascinating restaurant with a really excellent view that is different from most Cincinnati Riverside views. Great outdoor and indoor venue at this 7th floor rooftop setting. Unique cooking system with a complete wood-burning grill centered in the dining room, I walked up to look at the fire and the engineering for the immense grill/oven. There is an enticing, smoky aroma in the restaurant when you first enter. If smoke bothers you then what the heck are you doing coming to this restaurant? Because all of the food tastes absolutely wonderful imbued as it is in that incredible white oak, cherry, apple and pear wood smoke. I would get an appetizer or a side rather than the dessert, because the mushrooms were lovely though with a tart taste that I’m not used to having.. That melded with the smoke did make them very memorable. We also tried the crab/scallop/cheddar cheese, dip. Paired with large brioche style bread, freshly toasted of course, which I actually saw them do over the coals. Cheddar and shellfish, who knew? My barbacoa style short rib with sweet potato, tomatillos and quest fresco was a smoky deliciousness. My wife’s chicken was moist with crispy skin. My daughters duck did not stay on the table long enough for me to examine. It was great I’m told. Every morsel of meat had that smoky undertone. Fascinatingly enough the mushrooms stood the smokiest. Will definitely come back, with friends to smell, eat and gaze at the view. Half off bottles of wine on Wednesdays!!

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  5. Peggy

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambiance, with beautiful views of the city. The food and service were outstanding and we will definitely be back!

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  6. Amber

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THE BEST FOOD and SERVICE in the tristate area. Highly recommended this place. The food was Bea and exquisite. The atmosphere is beautiful and charming. The service team wa knowledgeable and checked in on us frequently. I would go here several nights a week if I could. I think it is one of the best meals I have had this year!

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  7. Stephen

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a subjective thing taste is. Don’t feel right listing the reasons. Could have been an off night, we could have order the wrong things or both. Will not be back for food but will hope to come back for drinks and the view in the warmer months.

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  8. Dan

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable evening. Busy, but not crowded, noisy, but not loud. Service was impeccable, food was great, view was wonderful. All in all would highly recommend.

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  9. analise

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful views. Extremely overpriced for brunch with very limited selection. There is definitely a lot of potential but either they lower the brunch price or improve the quality and selection offered.

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  10. Jennifer

    Detroit

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, beautiful ambiance. The dirty martini was the best martini I’ve had in NKY. It was cold so the rooftop wasn’t open but they let you outside to look and take in the fantastical view.

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FAQs

Opal Rooftop is rated 4.7 stars by 380 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
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 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • 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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