E+O Kitchen - The Banks

4.7

366 reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Asian

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One of the hottest restaurant concepts for the past 2 years, E+O Kitchen has become synonymous with the freshest flavors, an opulent & inviting atmosphere, and truly eclectic offerings. Now, due to popular demand Earth and Ocean Restaurant Group has brought the E+O Kitchen to The Banks. Located across from the ICON Music Center, mere feet from Paul Brown Stadium, and a short walk from Banks Entertainment District & Great American Ballpark, E+O at the Banks is the go-to riverside getaway for any occasion. Whether it's a buzzing brunch, a once-in-a-lifetime power lunch, a romantic & vibey dinner, or just a pre-game/pre-concert cocktail hour, E+O is always ready to serve as your very own private cabana club. Led by corporate chef Ben Toney, the asian-fusion concept has expanded its menu to offer items for any palate and any diet. Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and carnivore diners can all find something to indulge in. - Just don't forget the "famous" Brussels S

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

5 Feb 2023

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(513) 684-1720

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 684-1720
Website
http://www.eokitchen.com/the-banks
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
56 W Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Area
Cincinnati
Cross Street
Race and W Freedom Way
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

Offers

Half Price Happy Hour @ The E+O Kitchen Banks Bar!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 14:00 - 18:00
From 2-6pm, Monday through Friday join your friends and e+o Family at E+O Kitchen - The Banks for HALF OFF all Sushi Rolls & Appetizers. Vibey playlists, the best sushi in Cincinnati, and famous appetizers round out the happiest 4 hours of the weekday. The largest sake selection, curated cocktails, and a massive beer selection will serve as the perfect addition to the freshest happy hour in Downtown Cincinnati. Make your reservation now as sometimes the bar can get pretty busy, even on the most random days. We can't wait to serve you.

Popular dishes

Sticky RibsUS$14.00
hoisin ginger glaze
Shishito PeppersUS$9.00
citrus, maldon salt
Coldwater Grilled Lobster TailUS$25.00
butter & lemon zest
EdamameUS$9.00
steamed & salted
Spicy Garlic EdamameUS$9.00
GyozaUS$9.00
steamed and seared chicken potsticker
E+O Avocado SalsaUS$9.00
vegetable crute' & corn chips
Tuna Poke Tower*US$17.00
sesame soy, ginger, pickled onions, avocado spread, crispy wonton
Crispy Chicken TacosUS$13.00
cilantro, radish, avocado salsa
Sesame Steak TacosUS$14.00
pickled red onion, goat cheese
Shrimp CevicheUS$16.00
avocado, sweet corn, red onion, cilantro, tomato, chili lime dressing, crispy wonton chips

Salads

E+O Famous Crispy Brussels Sprouts & Kale SaladUS$18.00
shrimp, chilis, sweet and zesty dressing
NapaUS$12.00
cabbage, crispy wontons, sesame ginger dressing, cilantro
Bibb LettuceUS$13.00
goat cheese, wasabi truffle dressing, candied pecans
Chilled Soba NoodlesUS$14.00
cucumbers, radish, pickled vegetables, sesame

Add Protein to Any Salad

SalmonUS$9.00
Steak*US$12.00
ShrimpUS$8.00
TofuUS$5.00
Ahi Tuna*US$13.00
Lobster TailUS$23.00
Grilled ChickenUS$7.00
Loaded White Miso Soup & ScallionsUS$6.00

Buddha Bowls

Gochujang Steak*US$19.00
sushi rice, radish, gochujang, fried egg, crispy shallots
Soy Glazed ChickenUS$16.00
sushi rice, carrots, radishes, cucumber, pickled onions, avocado
Salmon Poke*US$17.00
sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, pickled red onions, poke sauce, carrots
Ahi Tuna Seared Rare*US$18.00
sushi rice, radish, cucumber, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, avocado
Veggie DelightUS$15.00
sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, carrots, radish, green onion, pickled red onions, soy glaze

Entrées

Miso Glazed Black CodUS$27.00
roasted bok choy, sake miso glaze
Sesame Crusted Tuna*US$29.00
roasted bok choy, sesame soy glaze
Sticky Burger with BBQ Sauce*US$17.00
Wagyu Beef, peanut butter, fried onions, cheddar, on toasted brioche
Spicy Chicken Bok BokUS$15.00
house slaw, toasted brioche, sticky sesame sauce
E+O Cheeseburger*US$17.00
Wagyu beef, house pickles, French dressing, on toasted brioche
Yakatori Grilled Lamb Chops*US$35.00
gochujang, chimichurri
Chicken Fried RiceUS$17.00
carrots, onion, egg, scallion, sambal, edamame, crispy shallots
Steak Fried RiceUS$19.00
carrots, onion, egg, scallion, sambal, edamame, crispy shallot
Lobster Fried RiceUS$29.00
carrots, onion, egg, scallion, sambal, edamame, crispy shallots
Gaucho SteakUS$32.00
ginger soy vegetables, fried onions
Black Bean BurgerUS$15.00
goat cheese, avocado, romaine, tomato
Katsu ChickenUS$19.00
soba noodles, vegetables, sesame
Surf & Turf*US$45.00
lobster tail, grilled new York strip, crispy red potatoes, roasted vegetables
Togarashi Spiced Salmon*US$27.00
unagi sauce, roasted bok choy, wasabi aioli

Dessert

Key Lime PieUS$7.00
Bailey's Chocolate Pot de Crème'US$7.00

Sushi

Dragons Breath*US$16.00
shrimp tempura, avocado, snow crab, spicy tuna, crispy shallot spicy sesame
Deal Closer*US$17.00
tempura shrimp, snow crab, cream-cheese, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, tempura fried
Tango*US$16.00
tempura shrimp & spicy tuna, mango, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, sesame seeds
Number Four*US$16.00
snow crab, avocado, tempura shrimp, Hamachi, shiso aioli, nori salt
Lemon Drop*US$17.00
salmon, tempura shrimp, cucumber, tempura crunch, lemon soy sauce, zest
Purple Rain*US$14.00
avocado, asparagus, cucumber, radish, purple rice
Bengal Crunch Cat*US$15.00
spicy tuna, tempura crunch, jalapeno
Hey Vinnie*US$17.00
tempura salmon, avocado, asparagus, topped with tuna, jalapeno, cilantro, unagi sauce, wasabi aioli
California Love*US$15.00
crab, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, purple rice
Ponzuna*US$20.00
cucumber, avocado, snow crab, topped with tuna & caviar
Rainbow Roll*US$21.00
purple rice, Hamachi, tuna, salmon, avocado, asparagus, crab, cucumber
Hamachi Scallion*US$17.00
nori salt, Yuzu aioli

E+0 Style Sashimi

Miami Vice*
tuna, caviar, Aji Amarillo, yellow tomato, jalapeno, radish, truffle, cilantro, lime
- 5 PcsUS$18.00
Cin City*
hamachi, orange, ponzu, radish, serrano
- 5 PcsUS$16.00
Fire and Ice*
torched salmon, wasabi, ponzu, jalapeno, cilantro
- 5 PcsUS$16.00
Salmon & Poached Pear*
truffle oil, soy
- 4 PcsUS$16.00

Sashimi

Tuna*
white truffle oil, ponzu, serrano chili
- 5 PcsUS$15.00
Salmon*
lemon, olive oil, garlic chips, micro cilantro
- 5 PcsUS$14.00
Hamachi*
ponzu, micro cilantro, serrano chili
- 5 PcsUS$15.00

Nigiri

Hamachi Nigiri*
lime zest, ponzu, jalapeno
- 3 PcsUS$15.00
Salmon Nigiri *
ponzu, olive oil, lemon zest
- 3 PcsUS$12.00
Tuna Nigiri*
ponzu, olive oil, lemon zest
- 3 PcsUS$14.00

What 366 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
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Cincinnati / Dayton
Innovative
Cincinnati / Dayton
Great for outdoor dining
Cincinnati / Dayton
Great for scenic views
Cincinnati
Innovative
Cincinnati
Great for outdoor dining
Cincinnati
Great for scenic views

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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. Service was great! Can’t wait to go back!
JK
JayK
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent and knowledgeable server and very prompt service. Just a little expensive for the portions of food and a little loud for conversation. Still a very good experience overall.
TR
TheresaR
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met colleagues , great atmosphere and superb food!
k
karmadream
Cincinnati
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the freshness & taste of E&O! The bibb salad with salmon is my fav & the poke tower is delicious- just wish it was bigger! Service is always great, highly recommend!
LB
LoriB
Cincinnati
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good!
S
Steve
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
We love E&O. Food and service are great. Extremely loud on a Friday night. Music AND large party patrons made it very hard to have a conversation.
MM
MichaelM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 January 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Our server was awesome!! The food was delicious… but the music was way too loud for a restaurant.
BB
BrandonB
Cincinnati
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on 15 January 2023
overall2food3service4ambience1
Very, very loud. Placed near the door where people were bumping into us for every meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved this place! First time experience was amazing. Staff were very friendly and helpful explaining the menu. Drinks were amazing (huge selection), food was delicious, we ordered the sticky ribs to share and I got the dragon’s breath role (not as intimidating as it sounds). I loved the ambiance! Such a great place to check out for really any occasion. Will definitely be returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I and my girlfriend come to E+O whenever we are craving something different or wanting to try some outlandish sushi. Each time we come back we have a hard time with the menu because everything is great! We still have more dishes to try after eating there a few times already. Great restaurant overall.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Damar was awesome.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well prepared food.
D
Diningdiva
Cincinnati
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great day to start our Bengals game day. The mimosas were delicious and our entrees were so tasty too
G
Glor
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Bengals vs. Baltimore. Location is excellent to the stadium and food was great! Service was slow, but pretty understandable with a standing room only! Fun place to have brunch and head to the game!
F
Fran
Cincinnati
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
I went on a game day for brunch and ordered their breakfast sandwich. I got the egg cooked sunny side up, but when I got the sandwich the egg whites were still very much raw. There was so much of the egg white that wasn't cooked that it was dripping and made the sandwich and my potatoes so soggy. Not a good experience especially given this was my first time there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a fun atmosphere on game day for the Bengals! Music was great, servers had such positive attitudes and food was amazing! Great brunch menu
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great! The entire staff was very kind and considerate. Food was wonderful, definitely a great price for what you get. However the drink prices are what I would expect in New York or LA not Cincinnati. I can go down the black and pay half of what I paid for a Titos and soda $17.00 each
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 January 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Rolls were great! The Buddha Bowls could’ve used a little something more but this was otherwise a nice dining experience
JB
JasonBeccaccio
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and fantastic service. Sushi and sticky ribs are delicious
F
Firelanesiren
New York Area
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
People had told us that Cincinnati was a "foodie" town and, after eating at E+O, we have to agree! The atmosphere is fun and energetic without being too noisy. Our server was so friendly and gave us great tips about the city. The food from the Bengal Cat sushi to the Goyza dumplings to the Key Lime pie was delicious! The value was outstanding as our four-dish meal for two with several cocktails came to under $120!
K
Krash
Cleveland
9 reviews
vip
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2023
overall1food3service3ambience3
We had a 6:00 reservation for 2. We were not seated until 7:00. We were told they could not seat a party of two at a four top. We watched a serious of walk in’s be seated ahead of us. They were business do to the Bengals game but they is why I mad a reservation. We will stick to the Hyde Park location. Dinner always goes well there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pregame meal and drinks! Such a fun atmosphere and amazing food…WHO DEY!!!
C
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great, great ambiance and great food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 2 January 2023
overall1food1service2ambience1
Fishy and grey ahi tuna. Charged us for the dish even with the fish bad
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2023
overall3food5service5ambience3
Food was delicious. Music was way too loud for conversation. Suggest a children’s menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Most amazing experience ever!! The food was on point, lamb chops were the biggest hit. Staff is always amazing. I’d like to give a special thanks to Tony & his staff for making the night special!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was awesome, our waiter was great! It was a little loud but overall experience was positive! Would dine here again!
MH
MollyH
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Restaurant was super busy, but fun on eve of new year's eve. Our waiter was slammed but worked hard to keep everyone happy and the kitchen was running smoothly. All of our food was delicious - steak taco appetizer, multiple sushi rolls and interesting cocktails.
MG
MattG
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the true hidden gems downtown, I've spoken with visitors who overlook it because of the amazing location. Food, service, and atmosphere are all top notch. One of my favorite places to eat/drink in Cincinnati!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best places to go to in Cincinnati of you are visiting! Great food, amazing service and just all around good place!
JD
JonathanD
Greensboro
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good good and location. Surprised it wasn't busier.
CJ
CJJudge
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Company lunch. Great table, excellent food, and thoughtful staff. Parking directly below as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a truly amazing meal with excellent service! Highly recommend.
AT
AmyT
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family’s new favorite place. Everything is special. They always have seasonal offerings.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the Sesame Steak Tacos as a starter they were fantastic and flavorful! For our main course we both had the Gaucho Steak, the flavor was great and the steak was extremely tender . For dessert we had the Bailey's Pot Du Creme it was an wonderful finish to a great meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was super seer and knowledgeable of the menu!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time and won't be the last! Staff was friendly and engaging without hovering. Zoe was wonderful as a server. Food and presentation was A+++ Only drawback are the bathrooms. Men's restroom has 1 stall and 1 urinal. Small for a restaurant of this size. Clean, but perhaps an air freshner can asssist with the strong odor?
E
Elle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2022
overall5food4service2ambience5
Great ambiance and vibe. I got the miso soup, a latte, lamb chops, and Brussels sprouts which were good, just a tad salty. Waitress was nice at first, but when suggesting food off the menu she cautioned me a few times that the sea bass was the “most expensive item on the menu” which didn’t sit well with me. After the food came out she didn’t check on our table once. And when I tried to wave her down in the restaurant she waved at me 2x before actually coming to the table to check on us. I wanted a knife to go with my lamb chops…
EC
ECasey
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2022
overall3food1service5ambience5
Food was very disappointing this time, especially for the price.
SJ
SJSones
Cincinnati
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great food and service! Would recommend to anyone!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

E+O Kitchen - The Banks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 684-1720.

E+O Kitchen - The Banks is rated 4.7 stars by 366 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

5 Feb 2023

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(513) 684-1720

56 W Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

Cross Street
Race and W Freedom Way
Area
Cincinnati
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

Website
http://www.eokitchen.com/the-banks
Phone number
(513) 684-1720

E+O Kitchen - The Banks

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Additional information

Half Price Happy Hour @ The E+O Kitchen Banks Bar!

Shrimp

Shrimp Ceviche

Steak

Starters

Sticky RibsUS$14.00

Shishito PeppersUS$9.00

Coldwater Grilled Lobster TailUS$25.00

EdamameUS$9.00

Spicy Garlic EdamameUS$9.00

GyozaUS$9.00

E+O Avocado SalsaUS$9.00

Tuna Poke Tower*US$17.00

Crispy Chicken TacosUS$13.00

Sesame Steak TacosUS$14.00

Shrimp CevicheUS$16.00

Salads

E+O Famous Crispy Brussels Sprouts & Kale SaladUS$18.00

NapaUS$12.00

Bibb LettuceUS$13.00

Chilled Soba NoodlesUS$14.00

Add Protein to Any Salad

SalmonUS$9.00

Steak*US$12.00

ShrimpUS$8.00

TofuUS$5.00

Ahi Tuna*US$13.00

Lobster TailUS$23.00

Grilled ChickenUS$7.00

Loaded White Miso Soup & ScallionsUS$6.00

Buddha Bowls

Gochujang Steak*US$19.00

Soy Glazed ChickenUS$16.00

Salmon Poke*US$17.00

Ahi Tuna Seared Rare*US$18.00

Veggie DelightUS$15.00

Entrées

Miso Glazed Black CodUS$27.00

Sesame Crusted Tuna*US$29.00

Sticky Burger with BBQ Sauce*US$17.00

Spicy Chicken Bok BokUS$15.00

E+O Cheeseburger*US$17.00

Yakatori Grilled Lamb Chops*US$35.00

Chicken Fried RiceUS$17.00

Steak Fried RiceUS$19.00

Lobster Fried RiceUS$29.00

Gaucho SteakUS$32.00

Black Bean BurgerUS$15.00

Katsu ChickenUS$19.00

Surf & Turf*US$45.00

Togarashi Spiced Salmon*US$27.00

Dessert

Key Lime PieUS$7.00

Bailey's Chocolate Pot de Crème'US$7.00

Sushi

Dragons Breath*US$16.00

Deal Closer*US$17.00

Tango*US$16.00

Number Four*US$16.00

Lemon Drop*US$17.00

Purple Rain*US$14.00

Bengal Crunch Cat*US$15.00

Hey Vinnie*US$17.00

California Love*US$15.00

Ponzuna*US$20.00

Rainbow Roll*US$21.00

Hamachi Scallion*US$17.00

E+0 Style Sashimi

Miami Vice*

Cin City*

Fire and Ice*

Salmon & Poached Pear*

Sashimi

Tuna*

Salmon*