Outdoor seating
Yes
OKTO by Earth & Ocean Restaurant Group in Cincinnati
Categories
Location on the map
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, US
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 513-632-9181
Site: http://www.oktocincinnati.com/
Site: http://www.oktocincinnati.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:4–10:15PM
- Wednesday:4–10:15PM
- Thursday:4–10:15PM
- Friday:4–11PM
- Saturday:4–11PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (86)
All in all it was really good. Service was excellent. My main dish needed just a touch of salt but was pretty good. It was more expensive than I expected but my wife and I will more than likely be going back.
They have the best grilled octopus, lobster pasta, and gyros Ive ever had, and the staff is extremely friendly! You should come here if you want good Mediterranean food. Overall, I would rate this establishment a 10/10 for excellent service and cuisine, making it the best restaurant in Cincinnati.
Good place for a nice mediterranean dinner. Traditional dishes with some twists. Great service. Good atmosphere.
We dis the restaurant week 3-course menu, which was way too much food, but each dish was very good. I dont know authentic Greek cuisine but Ive been to just about every Greek restaurant in this area, and theyre all good, but none better than this. The Meza Platter & Lamb Gyro (& baklava of course) were probably our favorites, but we tried 6 different plates & they were all very good. Service was excellent.
Absolutely fabulous! Heather was a wonderful server and tolerated our nonsense with a smile and grace.
I’m a huge fan of Greek/Mediterranean food and I’d like to mention that I have been to Greece before; the food and atmosphere brought back the experience of being there. Okto has a wide range of food choices for every dietary restrictions which I appreciate. The staff is very knowledgeable and hands on when it came to the Saganaki and the branzino. They prepare and serve the fish in front of you. They also light the Saganaki so it is a fresh and exciting experience. The Baklava is also the best I’ve ever had! I’m so happy to have another original restaurant concept in Cincinnati!
Relaxed atmosphere with excellent food and service, ideal for a date or celebratory dinner.There is a clear emphasis on quality ingredients and preparations. Everything we ordered was delicious, but the flaming saganaki, grilled octopus, and tuna carpaccio were my favorites.The best Greek restaurant in town.
Can never go wrong with this place!!! Top notch service, awesome food, excellent drinks! One of my favorite places to visit when I’m downtown
We had a fantastic experience at OKTO, the menu and cocktail selections were fantastic, the service was great and the food was prepared with great care. It made for a great night out and I can’t wait to come back! Make sure to ask for Lina!!
I came with a friend, and we split two appetizers, the Salmon Carpaccio, an entree, and Greek Yogurt for dessert. So delicious, and so much thought went into the preparation of each dish. The scenery is also beautiful. Its incredible! This is the best greek food restaurant in town!
OKTO beautifully captures the essence of Greece through an elevated Mediterranean dining experience that is unlike any other restaurant in Cincinnati. The atmosphere is vibrant and upbeat with a modern European flare and striking design features throughout. Artistry takes form in food here through a menu that is flawlessly executed with fresh, high quality ingredients and stunning presentation. Whether it’s date night or a night out with friends and family – you can’t go with OKTO.
Excellent food. TERRIBLE kitchen. 35minute wait between salad and entree. There is no excuse. We were given no explanation. 4 tables, 14 customers. 4 in kitchen, 5 servers, 2 other staff. I’m pretty sure they were just watching television.
My third trip to Okto. And Im a huge fan of their food, service, and atmosphere. Gyros and lobster pasta are my go-to dishes. If you find yourself in downtown Cincinnati, I recommend trying Okto. The best Greek restaurant in Cincinnati.
The best Mediterranean food. Everything Ive tried has been delicious, particularly the appetizers: tuna carpaccio, calamari, grilled oktopus, and flaming saganaki. Request the appetizer sampler if you want to try a variety. Excellent ambiance as well.
Simply outstanding food and service. Weve been coming here for years for their delicious lunch and, more recently, dinner. We had the Ahi Tuna Seared, Soy Glazed Chicken, Sashimi, and Bibb Lettuce Salad, all of which were excellent. My family and I highly recommend the E+O restaurant located in the banks.
The food is delicious! The octopus carpaccio, calamari, and grilled branzino were all perfectly cooked. The lobster pasta were also delicious.
Food tasted good. Service was iffy. Staff standing around chatting. Which was fine until the drink I ordered from the bar came out the exact same time as my food. Servers were not attentive.
My grandfather came to this country from Greece. My mom, daughter and myself all cook greek food along with my extended family and we have eaten at many greek restaurants. I am not sure what that food was. I ordered a gryo which is thinly Sliced beef and lamb. What I had on my plate was ground meet in the shape of, well you get the idea. Not an authentic greek restaurant..
First experience I managed to spill not one but TWO drinks. They staff handled it like pros and the drinks were amazing. Second time around the bartender remember us from another establishment months ago. Once again they were great. Food was on point.
Ive traveled the world including the Mediterranean and Greece. You have to believe me OKTO in Cincinnati is the best Greek cuisine Ive tasted in the USA and possibly the world.To the head Chef: Bravo
Our first visit was just ok, slightly disappointed especially compared to E&O. Service was good, vibe was great, and the space is fun. Seating was a little tight for a reservation 2 top. Great drinks.We enjoyed the appetizers pita hummus and spanakopita but nothing stands out as better or more memorable than other local spots. Salmon was not great, dry and fishy. Prices were seemed high. Of I went back I’d consider sticking to their top two plates ($50 each) or just apps.
Definitely not authentic Greek cuisine. Staff greatBeing raised in Athens found food AmericanizedAnd expensive example Greek salad was a disaster 2 pieces of cucumber no olives and small size. . Fried zucchini was good. Octopus very small portion, calamari was good. Not going back unfortunately
Walked in without a reservation, was seated in a timely manner with a decently full dining room. Food was fantastic, atmosphere was fun, & service was very attentive & friendly! Had the grilled octopus for my appetizer, then the burrata salad and my lamb chop entree followed after, all exceptional! Will not only be returning but also recommending! Glad for the stumbling upon this restaurant! Thanks again for an all around great experience Okto
My wife and I had a great experience here for dinner. The dining room is comfortable and not over-crowded, and they had a great drink menu. Lots of variety on the menu and several specials. The lamb chop and kebab were both delicious. We will definitely come back!
Very pricy. The food is good, but I do not think worth the price. However, the octopus was absolutely Devine. Some of the best octopus I have ever had. A must if you dine here.
This food was just below average especially for the price. It felt like American Greek food. The kebab was pretty good but the baklava and cheese saganaki left a lot to be desired. The people were nice and the environment was fine. I dont think Ill be coming back though.
Authentic Greek cuisine with true five Star service. Lobster pasta was prepared perfectly. Large numberof tempting menu choices and a large collection of wine to choose from.
We went to OKTO on a whim after hearing about their fresh fish & Greek food offerings on their Instagram. Upon arrival, we were met with an intimate ambience and a really cool, classy crowd. We decided to get the calamari, Greek salad, and vegan beet salad to start! I was really impressed with the range of dietary options too. We also started with their house cocktails that were balanced but still deliciously boozy. The evening definitely got a little more energetic as the night went on… but things still stayed classy and cool - just a heads up like classic e+o restaurants, the music increases around 930. Late night dining was definitely fun but we also enjoyed the romantic ambience earlier in the evening. The lobster pasta was massive and amazing! Staff was young but they worked hard and the service was overall very good. The branzino is also prepared tableside… which is very cool. Finished with delicious baklava… cannot wait for weekday lunches! We will be back!
Okto is the best restaurant in Cincinnati. The food is amazing and the service is top notch. If you are looking for Greek food or Mediterranean food in Cincinnati then OKTO is the best place to visit.
For someone who lived in Greece, I can say: If you miss Greece, go to Okto! The best modern, Greek, vibe I felt ever since! It is now one of my favorite spots! From its Mediterranean settings, to the modern Greek music and professional service, to the bartender (shout out to Andrew for being one of the best!), and the amazing chefs who always bring consistency! This place is a top notch! My “go to” food choices are: grilled octopus, salmon carpaccio, fried eggplant and the branzino! Beverage choice: Authentic Greek Ouzo! Yamas!
I absolutely love this place! The cocktails are phenomenal and the food never disappoints. The flavor combinations are exceptional! 10/10
This is the best Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Cincinnati. The food is amazing and the service is great. This is where the whos who of Cincinnati is every weekend.
Great Restaurant, Delicious Food, but the service is not great specially for a spot that recently opened. There is a different waitress for every table so because of that you need to keep track of who you ordered from. Many times they brought food to our table that we didnt order. Lastly the wait time between ordering drinks and food was long. I hope they work on the service because they really have quality food and friendly staff.
Restaurant cancelled our reservations at 3 oclock when we had a 6 oclock reservation. No explanation. Walked past the restaurant around 230 and it was open. I called when I got the email and it went straight to voicemail . Seriously bad form. And no call back
Great ambiance, tasty food and good serve. We were 3 friends and plater for more then enough for us. We had a great time on OKTO by Earth & Ocean Restaurant Group.
This place can be many things to many people, but Greek it is NOT! There wasnt a single Greek person on premises. I speak greek and although the food was Greek inspired, it just wasnt worth it for the money. Tomahawk was $150.00 and cooked like Longhorn Steak House only not as good. Sophie, our waitress was attentive. Lamb chops gravy interesting, octopus ap was very tasty. The kabob is a gyro, only WAY more expensive!
This place is great! Not pretentious, but very nicely decorated. Everything there is beautiful and upscale. Could come in a suit or a polo and shorts. The food is delicious! Not badly priced. The servers are amazing and super attentive. Will definitely be back!
Walked into okto with my girlfriend this past weekend and so glad we did. Loved the vibe of the place, food was amazing (get the tuna carpaccio!!), and service was nothing less than fantastic. Will be returning! One of my favorite meals in all of cinci!
Okto is the best new restaurant in Cincinnati since E&O. The menu is expansive and the food exploded with Mediterranean flavor. Chef Wissa and his team in the kitchen made every dish an experience. The decor is organic and the music is a vibe. Thank you for bringing a new flavor to Cincinnati.
We had such an amazing time at OKTO! So excited that there is finally a good Greek spot downtown thats close to everything. We came before going to a show at the Aronoff Center and couldnt have been more impressed by the service and food. We started with the Octopus Carpaccio and I had the the lobster pasta for my entree. We sat at the bar but still had enough space to have a romantic, intimate dinner. Definetly will be back to try more!
Food was fresh and excellent, portions were generous, price was more than fair and staff was super friendly! It doesnt get much better! Will definitely be back the next time were on the west side - cant wait!
Food is a refreshing change of pace from the typical Cincinnati cuisine. Bartenders are best in the city. Downside is the music does not reflect the trendy atmosphere, it is too loud and repetitive.
I just recently went for a friend’s birthday! The food, service, drinks, everything was great! I would definitely recommend this restaurant
The service was fantastic, and the food was top-notch. Flaming cheese, octopus, and lobster pasta...what more can you ask for!
Highly recommend OKTO by Earth & Ocean Restaurant Group. This is one of the best restaurants if you are going to have Greek food. Very organized place.
Our server, Lina, was very nice! The salmon carpaccio is something everyone should try!
Excellent Greek food. Very authentic. The calamari and saganaki very good. Very busy even weekday evenings. It can be loud for conversation but great ambience
OKTO by Earth & Ocean Restaurant Group is the best restaurant in the downtown of Cincinnati. Fresh food with reasonable price. Highly recommend.
Awesome Greek wine & beer selection. Glad to see Greek food back downtown.
One of the few places on this side of town to get Greek food. I call ahead, tell them when I will be there and its ready at the drive up window. Generous portions.
Excellent again!! Love the Pastitsio. Dont forget the flaming cheese. So good!
I love this place! I don’t get the other negative reviews. We need a good Mediterranean restaurant in the CBD. Food was flavorful and unctuous! We live in CBD and this will be our go-to before hitting shows at Aronoff, across the street.
Food was fine, service was really really slow the whole meal. For example, it was 30min to get water after asking our server for it, then we only got some after asking a different server!
Take the hint from the name of the place...the grilled octopus is worth sitting down. They need to make an entre out of it.
My family and I visited OKTO by Earth & Ocean Restaurant Group and had an amazing time!! The waiter was very friendly. Highly recommend this place.
Great food and atmosphere! Andrew who works the bar makes unbelievable drinks, and always provides an awesome customer experience I recommend sitting at the bar when he is working!
Wonderful place, delicious food, great service. Music was unpleasantly loud.
The Greek food was delicious and the portions for the price were great! I will definitely eat here again.
OKTO was everything we had heard about and more. The food is incredibly authentic and nothing else like it in Cincinnati. We will be back soon.
Food cold. And the music is very loud, great spot if you don’t want to hear your date..The drinks were nice and strong though
Perfect place for dinner, great food and drinks! Would definitely recommend!
Excellent food and service. Highly recommend
Excellente foodGood dessert but overpricedService was poor
Fantastic team, made our visit very memorable and will happily visit again. Exceptional customer service.
Tasty food. The price of the food really worth it. Will surely visit them again. Highly recommended.
My wife is Greek and always complains about how cinci doesnt have great Greek food. Until okto!
Dinner was delicious, great atmosphere too!
My recommendation would be to have some plants in the bathrooms. Otherwise, excellent service!
Food is excellent, server are very attentive to food allergies. Great experience.
Great food and atmosphere!
Superb!
One of my top restaurants in downtown Cincinnati!
The food was awesome. Very friendly staff.
Amazing Greek food and atmosphere
The food and service were both outstanding.
This is without a doubt the best restaurant in Cincinnati. The food is excellent, and the service is excellent. The lobster pasta and salmon carpaccio are must-orders.
Total reviews rating 4.5
86 Reviews for OKTO by Earth & Ocean Restaurant Group 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-21Fantastic in every way - impressionistic yet sophisticated space. Upbeat yet, relaxing music create a perfect ambiance. The servers, runners, and rest of the staff were knowledgeable forthright and personable. The food - fresh light yet perfectly sized appetizers, entrees and desserts all of which were executed and plated with precision on unique tableware. Cocktails, wines and beers were well thought out to ensure you find something for your palate without the burden of a large wine cellar or extensive draft list.We cant wait to come back.
Review №2
2022-02-27Our experience was absolutely amazing! Incredible customer service, our waitress was phenomenal. My husband had a delicious cocktail. Our food was absolutely 10/10. Would recommend to anyone for a special occasion or just a simple date night!
Review №3
2022-04-22First time at OKTO. Beautiful and spacious restaurant. The food is Greek themed and clearly Mediterranean inspired. We had the Mezza appetizer with vegan Moussaka and chicken and lamb souvlaki. All the dishes were prepared with fresh ingredients and were very delicious. For those used to ethnic Greek and other Mediterranean restaurants, might find the food more moderate, probably curated for a broader audience. I would visit again.
Review №4
2022-02-12This place was very instagrammable. the decor is super cute and the service was great. The food was fine. Sometimes good, mostly okay and definitely overpriced. You’re paying for the experience here and that’s fine but I want good food if I’m paying so much so it was nice but I wouldn’t go back.If you do go I would suggest sitting at the bar bc their craft cocktails were good and getting the calamari or octopus. The best thing I ate that night.
Review №5
2021-11-16Love the decor and atmosphere!!! Can’t forget to mention how great the food was as well. My husband and I went for a spontaneous night out and were blown away! We split the grilled octopus and lamb chops - to die for. He had the honeycomb dessert and really liked that as well. The staff members were super friendly and attentive. Already made reservations to come back :)
Review №6
2022-03-27Somewhere between 3-4 stars. Drinks are excellent and I do not say that lightly. Our server was pretty inattentive however the food is good. The grilled octopus is a must and the bia bowl was good, not stellar. Great location across from the Aronoff. I would return but probably just sit at bar for drinks and appetizers.
Review №7
2022-03-20We went to OTKO last night for our anniversary. Overall it was a good experience and I would go back. I was really disappointed with the grilled octopus, it was over cooked and so chewy we couldn’t eat it. Octopus should always be cooked in under a minute or over an hour. I love spicy, and put hot sauce on everything, but the tequila poloma cocktail was so spicy that it over shadowed the rest of the flavors. It tasted like drinking cold jalapeño water. No grapefruit, no tequila. However, the rest of the food, cocktails and service was great! The pita platter and baklava were delicous, yellowfin tuna was cooked perfectly, the lamb was amazing. I look forward to going back and trying more dishes. I just know the two items to stay away from.
Review №8
2022-02-23Loved the atmosphere, decor is loud and fun. Staff was friendly, food came quick. We sat at the bar because it was too crowded during the weekend with people seeing the play, so definitely grab reservations ahead of time if you want a table. The grilled octopus was divine! My gyro was pretty good too. Definitely a fancy experience to splurge on :)
Review №9
2022-03-12Had an amazing time at Okto!! Greek lasagna was to die for 😍 Drinks we’re both amazing :) Went there to celebrate my friends birthday and she got a complementary dessert which was also super good. Super impressed and will definitely be back soon!!
Review №10
2022-04-16This is the most authentic Greek Restaurant that we have been to in Downtown Cincinnati.I ordered the Vegetarian Plate. Great size portions and let me tell you they have the best freshly made pita bread. And both their soups are delicious. We were extremely happy with everything we ate. I absolutely love this Greek Restaurant.