Opal Rooftop

Name: Opal Rooftop
Address: 535 Madison Ave, Covington, KY, United States, 41011
Telephone: (859) 261-0629
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

392 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

16 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

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 Sun 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(859) 261-0629
Website
http://www.Opalrooftop.com/
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

Location
535 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011
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

Offers

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

Popular dishes

What 392 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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 dazzles with "incredible atmosphere," breathtaking views, and "amazing food." Diners rave about the "great service" and "delicious" craft cocktails. While the rooftop setting enhances the dining experience, the "beautiful ambiance" and "well-prepared" dishes make it a standout choice for special occasions or a memorable night out.

392 Reviews

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Margie M
VIP
Cincinnati
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Out of lots of things, but understandable since they are closing for good on 1/18.
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Christina
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant and location are beautiful. This was my second visit and I had the King Salmon. Absolutely delicious! Sad to hear they’re closing.
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Josh
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
For the price, my wife and I were not impressed. The steak didn't really have any flavor at all. My drink order was wrong but they made it right. We didn't leave impressed, we left thinking, we could have gotten a much better meal for a fraction of the price. The staff made us feel rushed to finish our plates, likely because they need the turnover but we definitely were not "sitters". We were there 1 hour and had 3 courses and the second I we were done with our plates, or almost done, they were asking to take it. The atmosphere and roof top area is nice but we were not impressed with the meal.
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Lisa
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Opal. We attended their New Year’s Eve special menu, and enjoyed their craft cocktails. Can’t wait to try their regular menu! While the weather was nasty outside, we were warm and cozy inside.
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David
VIP
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bill and Morgan have an amazing restaurant! The NYE menu was incredible! Always a great date night when we go there!
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Matthew
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner. The duck breast was a perfect medium rare and paired amazingly with the wheatberry hominy. A delight on the taste buds!
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Isabelle
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Highly recommend! We made a reservation and were seated immediately.
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Elizabeth
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view and food were top notch! Thank you for going above and beyond!
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Ryan
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, well prepared, very conscientious and prompt service. Ambience and views were noteworthy. Will definitely return especially when the rooftop deck is open!
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Jessica
VIP
Cincinnati
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and definitely got your moneys worth. And drinks were good too!
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FAQs

Opal Rooftop is rated 4.7 stars by 392 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

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 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

Website
http://www.Opalrooftop.com/
Phone number
(859) 261-0629
Private party facilities
For information on hosting a private event please send a request to info@opalrooftop.com

Opal Rooftop

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Dining areas

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Offers

Wine Wednesday

Popular dishes

STEAK

TOAST

Fresh Fruit

Menu

What 392 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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