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Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen, Covington, KY

Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen

4.5
4.5
321 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to the Governor's House Wine Bar & Italian Kitchen.
Celebrate & enjoy the history of this beautifully restored mansion. Dinner Menu features the best in Italian Cuisine. Full bar available with a large selection of wines, bourbons & fine craft cocktails. Party rooms are available for small gatherings.

We are conveniently located in Covington Kentucky's Roebling Point Entertainment District. We're within walking distance of hotels, stadiums, the Banks Entertainment District & Newport.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 291-9463
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms available for rehearsal dinners or birthdays. Customization of menu available.
  • Neighborhood
    Covington
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 321 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen offers an inviting atmosphere that feels like a slice of Charleston. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "wonderful staff," and "fantastic service." While some mention slower service during busy times, the restaurant's welcoming ambiance, delectable dishes, and extensive wine list make it a must-visit.

321 Reviews
  1. Lizzie

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 as always! Two years in a row going for my birthday. Never disappoints.

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  2. Tom

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful atmosphere, friendly and professional staff, and fantastic food!

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  3. Sean

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and great service!!! Steak was fantastic and so were the sides!

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  4. Emily

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent salmon, spaghetti and meatballs, bread appetizer and catch of the day (shrimp scampi). Service and ambiance were both fantastic as well. Can't wait to go back!

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  5. Christy

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were exceptional! They were very accommodating when we needed to make changes to our reservations. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

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  6. Tammy

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming Historic Dining with Delicious Homemade Food We recently visited the Governor's House and it was such a delightful experience! The restaurant is housed in a beautifully preserved historic home, which adds so much character and charm to the dining experience. For our visit, we chose to dine in the bar area because we were in the mood for a casual night of good food while catching a football game. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed, perfect for unwinding. That said, we noticed they also have more intimate dining spots in the back, which would be ideal for a date night or special occasion. Now, onto the food—everything tasted wonderfully homemade and absolutely delicious! You can tell the care and quality that go into every dish. From start to finish, it was a fantastic meal. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back evening like ours or a more intimate dining experience, I highly recommend you give the Governor's House a try. It's a gem of a place!
    Governor's House Wine Bar & KitchenResponded on December 9, 2024
    Thanks so much for the kind review. It makes my heart sour to hear that you enjoyed the full experience with here at Governor's House. Hope to have you back here again soon!

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  7. Judy

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful dining experience. Jimmy the manager and Leniece the bartender made the evening a lovely experience.
    Governor's House Wine Bar & KitchenResponded on December 9, 2024
    Thanks so much for taking the time to say such kind words about myself and my house bartender Lenise. I have also passed on those kind words to Lenise. Made her very happy. See you again soon at Governor's

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  8. Marcia

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food drink and service by Jordan. Thanks Jimmy Thanks to the bartender.
    Governor's House Wine Bar & KitchenResponded on December 9, 2024
    Appreciate the kind words! I have passed on those kind words to Jordan as well. Please visit us again soon!

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  9. toria

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful all around. Just a beautiful warm inviting restaurant and the food was so good. The seabass was amazing and would go back soon and order it again
    Governor's House Wine Bar & KitchenResponded on December 9, 2024
    Glad you enjoyed your dining experience with us here at Governor's House! That seabass feature was exceptional and we will most assuredly be running that again in the future. Thanks for visiting us here at Governor's and hopefully we will have you back here dining with us again soon!

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  10. Olivia

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, wine and service was absolutely amazing, can’t wait to go back!
    Governor's House Wine Bar & KitchenResponded on December 9, 2024
    Thanks Olivia for the wonderful review. Please come back again soon!

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FAQs

Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 291-9463.

Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 321 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen

314 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011-1712

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Covington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (859) 291-9463
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms available for rehearsal dinners or birthdays. Customization of menu available.
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