Best Restaurants for Birthdays in University Circle

The experience of Morton’s is always amazing. The service is impeccable and the food is top tier. The only true complaint I have about Morton’s is their marked up wine prices. We bought a bottle of wine for 50 dollars but upon looking it up, the same bottle is only 10-13 dollars as your retail stores. I’m pretty sure you can bring your own wine and champagne with a preapproval from the restaurant- That is what I recommend. Overall, great experience every time.

Best steak and king crab! Oysters were delicious! Christopher was an awesome server! Manager amazing as well, checking on us to make sure everything was above par. Overall amazing, thank you Rocco and staff!

We had a fantastic experience at Acqua Di Dea! The ambiance was modern and inviting, setting the perfect tone for our night. We opted for the Valentine’s Day tasting menu, and every course was artfully presented and absolutely delicious. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable, explaining each dish in detail and making spot-on wine recommendations. From start to finish, it was an unforgettable dining experience—we can’t wait to return!

WOW! What a Valentine’s Day!! We had never been to Sora and we were so excited to try a little bit of everything! The restaurant itself is beautiful inside! Our waitress (I believe her name was Stephanie) in the bar/high top area was so personable and helpful! She made our experience great and she was always checking in on how we were doing, making sure we enjoyed our “culinary journey”! We started off with the chili wontons and the pork belly bao buns, both of which were superb!! And had excellent flavors. Out of nowhere a manager asked us if we liked spicy tuna and gave us a free spicy tuna crispy rice appetizer, which was so kind and perfect for us since we were thinking about trying it! It was so kind and the kitchen did an excellent job preparing each dish. For our entrees we got a little bit of everything to try, knowing we’d have leftovers we didn’t hold back! We tried the sora roll, along with the chicken katsu sandwich and we did the shiitake udon bowl and added pork belly. The sora roll was super delicious and the wagyu on top was perfect! We also thoroughly enjoyed the udon bowl and thought that the pork belly was perfect and crispy! And lastly…DO NOT SKIP THE CHICKEN SANDWICH! Phenomenal flavor and so crispy, the chicken was cooked perfectly and the brioche bun was a delicious touch. For dessert was we’re given some chocolate covered strawberries and the lava cake, both were a yummy and tasty way to end the evening. Our drinks were also delicious! I started with the cinnamon toad crunch cocktail and my girlfriend had a blueberry citrus tequila type margarita, it was awesome! We also enjoyed an espresso martini and a sora old fashioned. We do not have enough wonderful things to say about our experience at sora, the entire staff was so pleasant, kind and helpful! Multiple people checked in on us to see how our evening was and it was so kind and thoughtful given how busy they were for Valentine’s Day! Thank you so much! We can’t wait to come back!:)

Our recent visit to this restaurant marked our first experience, and it had been on our culinary bucket list for quite some time. We were eager to see if it would live up to the hype. I am thrilled to report that the restaurant not only met but truly exceeded our expectations! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm, setting a positive tone for the evening. The service was impeccable; our server was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring that all our needs were met promptly. The food was nothing short of excellent—each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. One of the standout features of our experience was the staff, who embodied different characters as they moved around the restaurant. Their interactions added a delightful layer of entertainment, making our dining experience not just a meal but a memorable event. This unique approach truly sets this restaurant apart from others we have visited. We left with full hearts (and stomachs) and are already looking forward to returning in the future! The only minor drawback was that the music played during our visit was slightly louder than we would have preferred, which made conversation a bit challenging at times. However, this did not detract significantly from our overall enjoyment. In summary, if you’re considering a visit here, I highly recommend it—you won’t be disappointed!