The Aperture 900 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206

"We had a reservation on a Wednesday night at 7:30pm and were seated right away. The place was hopping....good sign. Our server Jeremy was excellent and was training a new staff member who was lovely. Our water glasses were never empty as the rest of the staff was just as attentive. The ambiance...hmmm. White on white on greyish-white, with lighting that looked like the 70's. The tables and chairs looked like something from a hospital cafeteria, were not comfortable, and looked very cheap. We actually talked about the ways we could improve the space during dinner. We had Jeremy explain the wine to us, which he did expertly. We chose a red and a white of varietals we have never had. Both were great. Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown has created some fabulous food for sure. They ask that you order all at once so they can course out the meal. We started with the Chicken Liver & Foie Tartine. I'm not a fan of sourdough, so asked if I could sub focaccia, which they did with no problem. It was phenomenal - so much so that my wife who doesn't like chicken liver, said it was the best one she has ever had. We then had the Kennebec Potato - a hassel-backed half of potato with a fantastic sauce, the Charred Carrot, and the Oyster Mushroom. I read a lot of reviews about the carrot and thought we would like it. However, it was very spicy and the topped with Moroccan spices and the merguez (lamb sausage) that was not to our liking. We couldn't discern that it was actually a carrot. The oyster mushroom dish was absolutely heavenly! Our favorite of the night. We ordered the Branzino as our main. The chowder upon which it was served was rich and delicious with plenty of clams, shrimp, celery root, and cream. However, as the branzino was cooked perfectly, we were disappointed with the thickness of the filet. It was only about 1/4 inch thick, so we were basically eating skin. We anxiously await to see what Chef Anthony-Brown prepares this spring."

"WOW! This place is phenomenal. We've been waiting for this to open for so long and is did not disappoint. The tartare was the star but every dish we had was incredible and well executed. We will be back very soon."

"The Aperture These words and photos do not even do this restaurant justice. This meal was the most well orchestrated symphony of flavors!! Each dish we tried was as good and exciting as the previous one. Our server Jeremy was attentive, personable and provided excellent service. Our seats next to the open kitchen allowed us to watch a team working very well together - the kitchen was clean and organized. You can tell every detail was well thought out - from the comfy chairs, perfect dishes and silverware, to an excellent playlist. A bleary eyed Chef Jordan stopped by our table to thank us for coming in. It’s apparent that he’s working hard, and the results are spectacular. Branzino - light, delicate, fresh, delicious and tasted like the ocean. Beef Tartare & Endive - the most balanced dish of the night - the acidity, the textures. Tagliatelle e Carciofi - creamy, great bite and texture to the pasta. A perfect dish Kennebec Potato - a potato lovers paradise! The “sauce of the gods” that it’s served on is incredible but the potato itself is so good you don’t even need a sauce. Jimmy’s Focaccia - light and airy on the inside with a perfect crispy crust. Oyster Mushroom - umami with a punch of surprise citrus. Great texture. The sauce complimented the mushroom very well. Chicken Liver & Foie Tartine - earthy and flavorful. The pomegranate and fresh parsley set it over the top. If you love chicken liver this is a dish I would recommend. Key lime tart - sweet, citrusy and a perfect end to our meal. Please be sure to support this restaurant. You can tell they are passionate about what they do. We cannot wait to go back to try the items we missed on this trip - Napa Cabbage, Charred Carrots, Spaghetti con Bottarga, Lamb Shoulder…. we shall see you soon!"

"Love this place! We called to reserve for 2 because we saw they were booked for the evening and they slotted us in. Service was fantastic (thanks Trevor!), the food was delicious and the drinks too! I would highly recommend the oyster mushroom and key lime tart!"