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
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!
Popular dishes
Menu
Saturdays & Sundays 10:30 AM - 2:15 PM
Current Buffet Offerings
$35 per person
Sixteen Bricks Challah French Toast
Smoked Maple Syrup
Belgian Pearl Sugar Waffles
Hickory Smoked Bacon
Breakfast Sausage
Hashbrown Casserole
Smoked Pimento Cheese, Smoked Paprika
Black Pepper Drop Biscuits
Sausage Gravy
Free Range Egg Frittata
Roasted Tomatoes, Whipped Feta
Market Salad
Rotating Seasonal Veggies, Vinaigrette
Ricotta Scrambled Eggs
Fresh Fruit
What 370 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
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 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.
370 Reviews
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analise
New Orleans
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 2
Food 1
Service 3
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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Jennifer
Detroit
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 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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Lanesa
Nashville
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 4
Ambience 4
I had been waiting to try this restaurant for a while. Nice ambiance but I was a bit disappointed in the food especially for the price.
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Steve
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
We will be back! Beautiful view, good food, reasonably priced. Look forward to coming
back in summertime and enjoying dinner outside on the rooftop!
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Jordan
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 3
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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Devon
Cincinnati
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Went for my husband’s birthday and this is probably the 3rd or 4th time we’ve done and once again another fantastic experience. Food was amazing, drinks, service. So impressed and is becoming one of our favorite places. The 6th and Madison cocktail is one of the best cocktails I’ve had in quite some time.
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Mike
Cincinnati
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Emma took great care of us and the food was exquisite!
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Katy
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Grant
Cincinnati
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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.
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Shari
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food, views and service. Noise level was loud though. Overall great experience!
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FAQs
Opal Rooftop is rated 4.7 stars by 370 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.