Opal Rooftop

4.7

395 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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!

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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
Website
http://www.Opalrooftop.com/
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

Location
535 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011
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

Popular dishes

What 395 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Opal Rooftop offers "great food, views and service" with an inviting atmosphere perfect for date nights or special occasions. Guests rave about the "fantastic" food, especially dishes like the cauliflower appetizer and duck. While some found the prices high, others appreciated the "incredible" ambiance and staff attentiveness.

395 Reviews

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CWCL10
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sad to hear of the closing - food was outstanding and so was the service!
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Candyse
VIP
Cincinnati
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a delicious meal in a beautiful space with a fantastic view! We started with the Sin dip that was delicious and followed with perfectly done filet's and finished with stick toffee dessert. YUM!
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Jennifer
VIP
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
How sad to see this place close, and not due to their own issues. It was our first and only time here and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Great ambience, service and food. :(
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Margie M
VIP
Cincinnati
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Out of lots of things, but understandable since they are closing for good on 1/18.
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Christina
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant and location are beautiful. This was my second visit and I had the King Salmon. Absolutely delicious! Sad to hear they’re closing.
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Josh
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
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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Lisa
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
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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David
VIP
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
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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Matthew
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
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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Isabelle
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
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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Opal Rooftop is rated 4.7 stars by 395 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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

Website
http://www.Opalrooftop.com/
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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