1st ever restaurant I ate at in Cincinnati .. I tried the Goetta burger .. crazy amazing!! Keep up the great work.. and see ya soon!!!! Cheers!

A step into Cincy history always a good time. Service and food very good. Crowded sometimes but in a fun way.

Really good burgers & sangria. They'll sometimes have live music in the summer on their indoor/outdoor patio inside the restaurant which is nice

Arnold's is one of those places that earns their stars based on their legacy, I think. And remnants of its legacy make it worth it to go. You should go! The bar has a great feel (the stories that must have been told there!) and the courtyard is very cute, especially with the porch where the band sets up. We ordered drinks -- Arnold's Aperol Spritz and Listermann Lager -- hubs said the beer was very good! The first Spritz was good, absolutely delicious. The 2nd was good, more Aperol and soda, a completely different drink. Must have switched bartenders somewhere along the way. We had the Mexican cauliflower app - the flavors were outstanding, and I'm sure would have been even more fantastic if it hadn't been served cold (we checked with our server - it's supposed to be hot). Our server offered to "make it good" but honestly, we ate the whole thing anyway - I imagine if it had it been hot it would have been heavenly. Hubs had the truffle chicken/risotto that he loved. He loved my Greek Spaghetti deluxe even more -- kept stealing bites! Big portions, enough to carry some home. Overall, the cauliflower experience was a good analogy: the interior and menu offerings could use some love and attention to detail. But you go anyway, because you see what it could be or was in the past. Lean in on your imagination! Or just go later at night for the bar and music. We made reservations on a Saturday night. It doesn't seem like the kind of place where you'd need reservations, but none the less it's popular and therefore not a bad idea if you are going when the nearby pre-theater/show crowd is scrambling for dinner on a short timeline. We parked in a lot a block and a 1/2 away (the lot across from Arnold's caters to the theater crowd and the price was 4x than the one we used).

I can't stop thinking about this dish. The truffle brie sauce was the kind you want to lick off the plate. The chicken was juicy and crispy. The wild mushroom risotto was creamy but not too rich. I will be back just to eat this dish again!

We went to Arnold's on a Saturday afternoon for Cincy Burger Week. We were seated in the beautiful courtyard area, which I love. The fans kept things cool enough on a hot sunny day. Our server, Becca, was very attentive and even made it a point to check if we liked our beers before the food came. I had the burger special and added fries. Everything was delicious and clearly homemade. I also had a Guinness which was perfectly poured. Arnold's just recently started serving lunch again and as a downtown employee I'll be sure to take advantage of their reasonable prices, homemade food and historic ambiance. I also appreciate the number of vegetarian options for those seeking options. Highly recommend!!

It's a dive, but in all the best ways. Food is good, always crowded, and Molly Wellerman tells stories and serves her signature drinks almost one night every week. It's a blast!

TLDR: if you love Cincinnati history this is neat place to check out. Local inspired fare all over the menu and a great place to get a drink. Growing up in Cincinnati I'm a big fan of the cities rich history. So getting to have a meal and drinks in the towns oldest tavern (150 years old!) is pretty cool. They have heaters in the outdoor area and a roof so you can soak in the history even in the colder months. Drinks (not pictured): I had the diebold old fashioned. I like the concept and it's definitely a unique take on an old fashioned. It's supposed to be briefly barreled with an infusion of cherries but the spice from the old overhort rye packed too much of a punch for it to shine through enough for my liking. The earl grey and blood orange ice cube is a nice touch but it doesn't add much to the drink. 8.5/10 Apps: We mostly went heavy on the apps since we found the offerings here more inspiring. The Cincinnati poutine is a must for any fan of local cuisine. It combines grippos seasoning (if you know you know), goetta, and delicious cheese curds on a bed of hot fries. I do wish the grippos seasoning came through a little more and I found a slight lack of cheese curds but the goetta gravy was outstanding for sure. 8.5/10. The Mexican street cauliflower was the biggest surprise to me. It was tangy and creamy while still being light. The cauliflower pieces were quite large for the most part so definitely something you have to cut with a fork and knife rather than finger food. 8.5/10 Mains: We ordered the Arnold burger with a gluten free bun. It's a nice offering but from the start I could tell this bun wasn't it. It was bland and crumbled the minute I picked up the burger. The burger itself was delicious and paired well with the toppings (cheese, pickle, onion, and the house sauce). The house sauce was outstanding but with the gluten free bun we ended up taking off the bun and eating just the sandwich. 6/10 The potato salad was the side and it's worth not skipping. It's night and light. I appreciate it not being overloaded with mayonnaise. It's enough of a portion and worth not skipping. 8/10.

Built in 1861, this is the oldest bar in Cincinnati. My wife and I love to go to Arnold's when we are downtown because of four Arnolds-only experiences: elevated food + outdoor arboretum seating + live music + cool vibe and styling of an old local pub. We often go here before a Reds Game, FCC soccer game, or before seeing a show at the Arnoff. We always like the food. The menu is always changing, but whatever they create is always a unique take on a dish and very good. On this night I had a harvest salad with Salmon. It had beets, oranges, roasted spiced walnuts, goat cheese and more. It was simply outstanding. My wife had the fried green tomato BLT sandwich which had pimento cheese spread, bacon, and of course fried green tomatoes. Arnolds also offers an array of in-house conceived cocktails, local craft beer and a strong bourbon list. The outdoor arboretum, or courtyard, seating area is special. It is basically a hidden-from-the-street area surrounded by brick walls but completely open on top to the sky, like you would find in an Italian Villa. The ground is not even so your table will probably rock a little and not be level. There were a couple of leveling wedges under mine that let me make it rock solid. It's kind of a euro-cafe vibe in this way. The courtyard also has a full awning to protect during rainy or cold weather and a steam radiant heater for winter, making this one of the best equipped outdoor 365 areas I've experienced. The table spacing is densely packed so more people can enjoy the area. This adds to the vibrance of the experience for me. The hours are more limited as we've come out of Covid, so I recommend looking at their latest before you go. Also with the increased downtown population connected to the new Condo developments, Arnold's can get quite busy so a reservation, although not always required, will ensure you can get your seat when you arrive.