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Dry Aged Duck Breast - Opal Rooftop, Covington, KY

Opal Rooftop

4.7
4.7
364 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
20:30
Booked 12 times 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 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–14:15 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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!

What 364 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

Loved For

  • 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 an extraordinary dining experience with "phenomenal" views and "fantastic" food. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and "delicious" cocktails. The menu features creative, flavorful dishes, perfect for sharing. While some mention noise and occasional service delays, the "beautiful" setting and "exceptional" staff make it a top choice for special occasions.

364 Reviews
  1. Jordan

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was okay… great atmosphere. Would I come back? Maybe for a drink a pics outside. Not for dinner tho.

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  2. Mike

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emma took great care of us and the food was exquisite!

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  3. Katy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is exceptional, from the service and atmosphere to the food. Across the board, this is my favorite place in the area. This was our second time visiting, and I cannot recommend it enough for a fine dining experience. Kind and attentive service, excellent food and drink - you cant go wrong at Opal.

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  4. Grant

    Cincinnati

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the vibe at Opal. The purple ceilings were super cool. Michaela was awesome and everyone was friendly and professional. We love charcuterie and Opal’s version is one of the best in the tri-state area. We will go back and you should too.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Shari

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, views and service. Noise level was loud though. Overall great experience!

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  6. Jeffrey

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, great food and great service. Will return.

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  7. Theo

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Well-seasoned and tasty food. The drinks were well-crafted, if a little sweet. Service was friendly but a tad slow—probably because of the size of the kitchen. The interior fittings were a little pedestrian, reminiscent of a company cafeteria, and the music was muzak of the elevator variety. That is the one change that'll have the greatest impact.

    2 people found this helpful

  8. Molly

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely night on the rooftop! We had snacks and drinks before heading out to a gala. The seasonal toast with mushrooms and beet vinaigrette was fabulous. Our server was lovely and helpful with drink and snack selections and was very kind to offer to take several photos of our group on a special night. Looking forward to my next visit!

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  9. Don and Gay

    Cincinnati

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Makayla was our server….efficient…. informative…. she took good care of us…… great food…. great view….. great evening….we enjoyed and will return..😃👍

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  10. Perry

    Cincinnati

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great server and food. We tried the Prawns, Tartar, Cauliflower, and bread to start. Steaks and the pork chop were perfect!

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FAQs

Opal Rooftop is rated 4.7 stars by 364 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
20:30
Booked 12 times 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 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–14:15 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
  • 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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