Taste of Belgium at The Banks

4.6

320 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Charming

Taste of Belgium is a modern Belgian brasserie that fuses Belgian and American cuisines with locally sourced ingredients for both brunch and dinner. Taste of Belgium offers a carefully curated beer list featuring an unequaled selection of Belgian brews and craft cocktails to enhance every meal. In 2023, Jean-François Flechet, our founder, was honored with a knighthood by the prestigious Knighthood of the Brewer's Paddle, recognizing his dedication to Belgian brewing traditions. Our journey began in 2007 at Cincinnati's historic Findlay Market, where Jean-François introduced a traditional Liège-style waffle recipe and a 120-pound cast-iron waffle maker from Belgium. Since then, Taste of Belgium has expanded to seven full-service neighborhood brasseries across Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. Discover more about our Belgian-inspired dining experience at www.tasteofbelgium.com.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pub, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon 8:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 396-5800
Website
https://tasteofbelgium.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Weddings, corporate functions, baby showers, or even if you just want to throw a Waffle Bar party, ToB can deliver an experience you and your guests will never forget. Call us today or visit our website at www.authenticwaffle.com to request more information.

Location
16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Cincinnati
Parking details
Limited street parking available, as well as garage parking with stairs/elevator access less than 1 block away (park in the orange zone at the west end of the garage).
Public transit
From Downtown, the streetcar will bring you to 2nd and Walnut (2 blocks away). There are trolley stops to-and-from Northern Kentucky located across the street (Rosa Parks) and on the corner of Walnut street and East Freedom Way.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Prix Fixe Valentine's Menu
Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
Love is in the air, and we’ve got the perfect way to celebrate! Our Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Dinner for Two is just $75—because romance should be effortless and delicious. Start by sharing something special, like our buttery Mussels Gratin, then dive into a main course of our signature Steak Frites or rich, slow-simmered Pasta Bolognese. End on a sweet note with either our indulgent Red Velvet Waffle or classic New York-style Cheesecake. Want to make the night even better? Let us pair your meal with the perfect drink from our bar. A perfect night, made easy. Reserve your table now!

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Tue - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
HAPPY HOUR! STARTING AT 3P EVERY DAY $2 OFF ALL BAR DRINKS, $4 OFF ALL APPS BAR AREA ONLY
Morning Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM,Tue - Fri - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
MORNING HAPPY HOUR! MON - FRI, OPEN - 10AM $2 OFF BLOODIES AND MIMOSAS

Popular dishes

BELGIAN FRITES$7.00
Chipotle mayo
FRITES & DIPS$12.00
Chipotle mayo, pesto mayo, malt vinegar mayo, curry ketchup
CARBONNADES POUTINE$15.00
Beef braised in TOB Tripel beer, shaved radishes, pickled onions, Cheddar curds, frites
BRUSSELS SPROUTS$11.00
Pancetta, mustard and capers infused sherry vinaigrette
MUSSELS GRATIN$13.00
Mussels on the half shell, Gruyère cheese, bread crumbs, white wine, lemon
BIER CHEESE$13.00
Raspberry Lambic beer, housemade pretzels
MAC & CHEESE$13.00
Cheddar, chipotle, toasted breadcrumbs

SAVORY CRÊPES

HAM & GRUYÈRE$13.00
Ham, Gruyère cheese, sunny-side farm egg
PIG & FIG$14.00
Prosciutto, Brie, fig jam, arugula
MUSHROOM$13.00
Roasted cremini & onions, herbed farmer's cheese, Havarti, arugula, sherry vinaigrette

MAINS

BELTUCKY HOT BROWN$17.00
House-roasted turkey, candied bacon, tomatoes, waffle, chipotle, Cheddar Mornay sauce
WAFFLE & CHICKEN$16.50
Ohio maple syrup, hot sauce, garnish salad with blue cheese, carrots, cucumber and lemon vinaigrette
MACHINE GUN$18.00
Merguez sausage and bun made exclusively for us, mixed greens, sliced tomato, frites, chipotle mayo

SIGNATURE BRUNCH

BREAKFAST PLATE$15.00
Two farm eggs, breakfast potatoes, choice of protein and bread. Proteins: Eckerlin goetta, pork sausage links, turkey links, smoked bacon or black bean patty. + Merguez sausage (3) Breads: waffle, biscuit, croissant or sourdough toast
WAFFLE BENEDICT$15.00
Grilled ham, sunny-side egg, Hollandaise sauce, arugula
MCWAFFLE$14.00
Sunny side egg, smoked bacon, Gruyère cheese, Ohio maple syrup, frites
CHICKEN, BISCUIT & GRAVY$16.25
Buttermilk biscuit, fried chicken breast, pepper gravy, sunny-side egg
AVOCADO TARTINE$12.00
Sixteen Bricks thick cut sourdough, avocado, Maldon sea salt, kimchi, sunny side egg
STEAK & EGGS$26.00
8 oz angus sirloin, garlic butter, two eggs your way, breakfast potatoes
TOFU SCRAMBLE$9.50
Tofu, nutritional yeast, turmeric, red pepper, red onions, chives, Sourdough toast

HANDHELDS

BELGIAN BURGER$16.90
All natural 7oz beef patty (or Beyond Burger), cheddar, special sauce, arugula, fried onions, brioche bun, frites
BISTRO BURGER$16.90
All natural 7oz beef patty (or Beyond Burger), smoked bacon, herbed farmer's cheese, tomato, arugula, aïoli, brioche bun, frites
BLACK BEAN BURGER$16.90
Housemade black bean patty, pepper jack, spinach, onions, tomato, aïoli, brioche bun, frites
GRILLED OR FRIED CHICKEN$16.90
Smoked Gouda, spring mix, tomato, aïoli, brioche bun, frites
SOUTHWESTERN WAFFLE$14.00
Roasted turkey, pepper jack, spring mix, tomato, chipotle mayo, frites
GRILLED HAM & CHEESE$16.00
Parmesan butter, ham, Gruyère cheese, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, shredded carrots, Sirop de Liège on artisan sourdough, frites
FISH SANDWICH$16.90
Kwaremont beer battered haddock, kale slaw, brioche bun, tartar sauce, frites

SALADS

HARVEST SALAD$14.75
Spring mix, herbed farmer's cheese, Granny Smith apple, roasted sweet potato, dried cherries, farro, black pepper nuts, pomegranate molasses vinaigrette
BUDDHA BOWL$11.00
Sweet potatoes, pickled onions, roasted shallots and mushrooms, shredded carrots, farro, avocado, kimchi, arugula, red wine vinaigrette

SIDES

BELGIAN FRITES$7.00
Chipotle mayo
FRESH BERRY PARFAIT$7.00
Greek yogurt, berry sauce, mixed fruits, ToB granola
GARDEN SALAD$7.00
Spring mix, tomato, cucumber, carrots, red onions, radish, red wine vinaigrette
BREAKFAST POTATOES$5.00
SEASONAL FRUIT$5.00
SMOKED BACON$5.00
SMOKED SALMON$5.00
MERGUEZ SAUSAGE$7.00
PORK SAUSAGE$5.00
TURKEY SAUSAGE$6.00
ECKERLIN GOETTA$5.00

LIÈGE WAFFLES

OVER THE TOP WAFFLE$12.00
Lemon curd, mixed berries, maple Ricotta whipped cream, black pepper nuts
S'MORE WAFFLE$10.00
Housemade marshmallow whip, Belgian chocolate
BANANA & NUTELLA WAFFLE$9.00
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM WAFFLE$9.00
BELGIAN CHOCOLATE & CREAM WAFFLE$8.00
PLAIN WAFFLE$5.00
Nothing plain about it! No syrup needed!

CRÊPES

BANANA & NUTELLA CRÊPE$9.00
CARAMEL APPLE & WALNUT CRÊPE$9.00
LAVENDAR SUGAR & LEMON CURD CRÊPE$9.00

BOOZY BRUNCH

ESPRESSO MARTINI$13.00
Just like Taste of Belgium, enjoy it any time of day!
ACER-CHAI$10.00
Chai Latte spiked with house-infused maple bourbon
ADD A SHOT TO YOUR COFFEE!
Baileys, Jameson, Kahlúa, or whatever floats your boat!

BLOODIES

TOB BLOODY MARY$9.50
Vodka, house Bloody Mary mix
BREWED MARY$8.50
Belgian IPA, house Bloody Mary mix
SPICY MARY$9.50
House-infused spicy vodka, house Bloody Mary mix

MIMOSAS & SPARKLES

MIMOSA FLIGHT$15.00
4 flight-sized portions of #Basic, Bellini, SBL, Vacay mimosas
#BASIC$8.00
Orange juice, sparkling
BELLINI$9.00
Peach schnapps, peach purée, sparkling
SBL$9.00
Strawberry/basil-infused syrup, lemonade, sparkling
VACAY$9.00
Passionfruit syrup, pineapple juice, sparkling
BIER-MOSA$8.50
Beer, orange juice
APEROL SPRITZ$10.00
Aperol, sparkling, soda water

What 320 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Great for brunch
Cincinnati / Dayton
Healthy
Cincinnati / Dayton
Neighborhood gem
Cincinnati
Great for brunch
Cincinnati
Healthy
Cincinnati
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Taste of Belgium at The Banks offers an inviting ambience with "excellent" chicken and waffles and a "phenomenal" service team. Guests rave about the "simply perfect" brunch options, including coffee and pastries. The diverse menu features standout dishes like mussels and fish and frites. A delightful choice for brunch or dinner.

320 Reviews

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patricia
Cincinnati
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chicken and waffles were excellent. Belgium Blonde draft was excellent ( recommended by our waitress) Restaurant Ambience was excellent Very enjoyable dinner before going to see Shane Gillis’s comedy show Waitress was excellent!
Taste of Belgium at The BanksResponded on January 20, 2025
Hello Patricia, your positive review brightened our day. It's wonderful to hear that the Waffle and Chicken, Belgium Blonde draft, and the ambiance all contributed to an enjoyable dinner before the comedy show. We will pass on your compliments to the waitress. Looking forward to having you back soon! - Taste of Belgium Team
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Mary Kay
VIP
Cincinnati
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Decent service, good food. Ordered Prosecco and they were out. Ordered salad nicoise and they were out. Other restaurants I’ve been to comp something when this happens. They didn’t offer or seem too concerned.
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Nell
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oh sooo good! Taste of Belgium 🇧🇪 is excellent! The service was phenomenal. They did not hesitate when we asked to be seated in a different type of seating, the wait staff was always available while never hovering. The coffee, pastries and of course the waffles were simply perfect 👌🏻 Couldn’t have asked for a better brunch on graduation day!
Taste of Belgium at The BanksResponded on December 16, 2024
Hi Nell, it's fantastic to hear that your experience at Taste of Belgium was so enjoyable! The team is thrilled to know that you found the service phenomenal and that the wait staff was attentive without being intrusive. We are delighted that you loved the coffee, pastries, and the waffles, making your graduation brunch truly special. Looking forward to having you back soon! - Taste of Belgium Team
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Ivan
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The overall experience was great for a date night, we really enjoyed the food and overall felt the atmosphere was very welcoming and pleasant.
Taste of Belgium at The BanksResponded 6 days ago
Hi Ivan, it's fantastic to know that your date night was enjoyable! The welcoming atmosphere and our offerings make for a delightful experience. I'm excited to see you again! #respectthewaffle - Taste of Belgium Team
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Lori
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sunday brunch was great. Would definitely go back!
Taste of Belgium at The BanksResponded on December 9, 2024
Hello Lori, your positive review brightened our day. Lori, it’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed your Sunday brunch, and the team looks forward to welcoming you back soon! - Taste of Belgium Team
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Molly
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Sunday AM brunch after a downtown wedding! Our server was very friendly and attentive!
Taste of Belgium at The BanksResponded on December 11, 2024
Hello Molly, we're thrilled to hear you had a great Sunday brunch with us after the wedding! It's wonderful to know that our server provided friendly and attentive service, making your experience even more enjoyable. We're counting down the days until your next visit! #LiveLikeABelgian - Taste of Belgium Team
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Ann
Cincinnati
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had a wonderful server this evening, on top of the job all evening and had good insights on things to try. Nice mix of food to pick from, something for everyone.
Taste of Belgium at The BanksResponded on December 9, 2024
Hi Ann, we are thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience! We will pass on your compliments to our server for providing great insights. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the variety of food. We strive to offer something for everyone, and it’s great to know we hit the mark. #RespectTheWaffle - Taste of Belgium Team
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RicoNKevin
VIP
St. Louis
83 reviews
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
David was wonderful and the omelette and waffle was delicious !
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Jeffrey
Cincinnati
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love their breakfast but had never been for dinner before. Great menu and beer selection. The mussels and fish and frites were excellent. If you’ve only had the waffles I recommend you try dinner there.
Taste of Belgium at The BanksResponded on September 2, 2024
Hi Jeffrey, thank you for sharing your delightful experience with us! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our mussels, fish, and frites from the dinner menu. Your recommendation to explore our dinner offerings means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more culinary adventures. #respectthewaffle. - Taste of Belgium Team
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great atmosphere, close to the stadiums, fast service.
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FAQs

Taste of Belgium at The Banks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 396-5800.

Taste of Belgium at The Banks is rated 4.6 stars by 320 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Taste of Belgium at The Banks

16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cincinnati
Hours of operation
Mon 8:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pub, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Limited street parking available, as well as garage parking with stairs/elevator access less than 1 block away (park in the orange zone at the west end of the garage).
Public transit
From Downtown, the streetcar will bring you to 2nd and Walnut (2 blocks away). There are trolley stops to-and-from Northern Kentucky located across the street (Rosa Parks) and on the corner of Walnut street and East Freedom Way.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://tasteofbelgium.com/
Phone number
(513) 396-5800
Catering
Weddings, corporate functions, baby showers, or even if you just want to throw a Waffle Bar party, ToB can deliver an experience you and your guests will never forget. Call us today or visit our website at www.authenticwaffle.com to request more information.

Taste of Belgium at The Banks

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Prix Fixe Valentine's Menu

Happy Hour

Morning Happy Hour

Waffle & Chicken

WAFFLE & CHICKEN

Kids Chicken

SHAREABLES

BELGIAN FRITES$7.00

FRITES & DIPS$12.00

CARBONNADES POUTINE$15.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTS$11.00

MUSSELS GRATIN$13.00

BIER CHEESE$13.00

MAC & CHEESE$13.00

SAVORY CRÊPES

HAM & GRUYÈRE$13.00

PIG & FIG$14.00

MUSHROOM$13.00

MAINS

BELTUCKY HOT BROWN$17.00

WAFFLE & CHICKEN$16.50

MACHINE GUN$18.00

SIGNATURE BRUNCH

BREAKFAST PLATE$15.00

WAFFLE BENEDICT$15.00

MCWAFFLE$14.00

CHICKEN, BISCUIT & GRAVY$16.25

AVOCADO TARTINE$12.00

STEAK & EGGS$26.00

TOFU SCRAMBLE$9.50

HANDHELDS

BELGIAN BURGER$16.90

BISTRO BURGER$16.90

BLACK BEAN BURGER$16.90

GRILLED OR FRIED CHICKEN$16.90

SOUTHWESTERN WAFFLE$14.00

GRILLED HAM & CHEESE$16.00

FISH SANDWICH$16.90

SALADS

HARVEST SALAD$14.75

BUDDHA BOWL$11.00

SIDES

BELGIAN FRITES$7.00

FRESH BERRY PARFAIT$7.00

GARDEN SALAD$7.00

BREAKFAST POTATOES$5.00

SEASONAL FRUIT$5.00

SMOKED BACON$5.00

SMOKED SALMON$5.00

MERGUEZ SAUSAGE$7.00

PORK SAUSAGE$5.00

TURKEY SAUSAGE$6.00

ECKERLIN GOETTA$5.00

LIÈGE WAFFLES

OVER THE TOP WAFFLE$12.00

S'MORE WAFFLE$10.00

BANANA & NUTELLA WAFFLE$9.00

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM WAFFLE$9.00

BELGIAN CHOCOLATE & CREAM WAFFLE$8.00

PLAIN WAFFLE$5.00

CRÊPES

BANANA & NUTELLA CRÊPE$9.00

CARAMEL APPLE & WALNUT CRÊPE$9.00

LAVENDAR SUGAR & LEMON CURD CRÊPE$9.00

BOOZY BRUNCH

ESPRESSO MARTINI$13.00

ACER-CHAI$10.00

ADD A SHOT TO YOUR COFFEE!

BLOODIES

TOB BLOODY MARY$9.50

BREWED MARY$8.50

SPICY MARY$9.50

MIMOSAS & SPARKLES

MIMOSA FLIGHT$15.00

#BASIC$8.00