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Dry Aged Duck Breast - Opal Rooftop, Covington, KY

Opal Rooftop

4.7
4.7
390 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 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 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 261-0629
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    50% off Select Bottle List all Night Long

    Wine Wednesday Photo

What 390 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

NoiseModerate

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.

390 Reviews
  1. Josh

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. David

    VIP

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Lisa

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Matthew

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. Isabelle

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  6. Elizabeth

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  7. Ryan

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  8. Jessica

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  9. Justin

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great low key location that feels very exclusive for couples, families, and small groups. Excellent Steak for 2! Don’t miss out on the dessert either, they are fab.

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  10. Tricia

    VIP

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious elevated food! Gorgeous views of Covington and downtown Cincy. Great place for a date night! Also, they did such a great job with my gluten allergy. I had the burger, and it was truly a gourmet burger. I have eaten here several times and all dishes have been fantastic! This place will be on repeat!!

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FAQs

Opal Rooftop is rated 4.7 stars by 390 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 18 times today
Google Map for Opal Rooftop

535 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Madison Avenue and 6th St.
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (859) 261-0629
  • Private party facilities
    For information on hosting a private event please send a request to info@opalrooftop.com
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