Taste of Belgium - Rookwood

Taste of Belgium - Rookwood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Christina VIP

   Cincinnati20 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We had reservations for a party of 5 on Saturday. They sat us at a HUGE booth. The music was so loud & we were seated so far from each other it was very hard to have a conversation either each other. We asked twice for the music to be turned down. It would get turned down but then slowly get louder again. We had a vegetarian in our party (part of why we chose this place). We couldn’t get the vegetarian menu; had to scan a QR code but the code didn’t work. Finally went to website & pulled hp the vegetarian menu. She wanted to order the pepper onion crepe. The waiter was very confused and couldn’t find it on his ordering device. He kept having to ‘go get help’. Finally our guest face up & just ordered a salad. I ordered a Diet Coke but kept getting Coke Zero (there is a taste difference). Again gave up on this as well. Food took awhile to come but was just as ordered and good. We tried to order dessert but that was not easy either. Asked about something I saw in the case & waiter couldn’t tell me what it was. Finally another waitress explained it to me. I asked if we could have desert menus. Waiter brought one for the whole table but we were ‘miles’ apart. I asked if we could possibly have more than one menu. Had to go get it. Two people ordered regular cheesecake. Waiter struggled with his device again. Had to leave to get help. Finally came back & said there wasn’t any regular cheesecake so they orders strawberry. Waiter turned to leave to put in the order & I had to tell him we weren’t done ordering. Test of the party orders. Deserts came. Strawberry cheesecake was horrible!! But at that point we were done. Paid. Asked for a receipt which I never got. We left.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Indiana1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall, great. Our server, Kat, was very customer focused. Food was tasty and short wait time.
   

   Taste of Belgium - RookwoodResponded 6 days ago

   Hi, your fantastic review brightened our day! We will pass on your compliments to the team. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the tasty food and experienced a short wait time. We're counting down the days until your next visit! #RespectTheWaffle - Taste of Belgium Team
   

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   Mike

   Cincinnati5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Can’t go wrong with this place. Always tasty, great service!
   

   Taste of Belgium - RookwoodResponded on March 3, 2025

   Hello Mike, your positive review brightened our day. We appreciate your kind words about our tasty offerings and will pass on your compliments to the team for their great service! #RespectTheWaffle - Taste of Belgium Team
   

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   Christina

   Cincinnati5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Seating is a bit close which makes the noise a bit loud. We came for breakfast. I found the food a bit bland.
   

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   Thomas VIP

   Cincinnati24 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Food isn’t as good as it use to be. Dessert was great but steak was overcooked and food didn’t much flavor
   

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   Bryant

   Cincinnati2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Overall food was ok, waffle was cold (seems that is how they do it?) fried chicken was warm but not hot. Server was very good. Our last visit different location food was subpar as well. Now it makes sense why several have closed in the Cincinnati area since we had to travel near downtown to use our Gift Card. In general would not visit Taste of Belgium again, disappointing and we don't have a high bar to please.
   

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   Alyssa

   Cincinnati3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We always love our time at TOB- nice food and atmosphere
   

   Taste of Belgium - RookwoodResponded on January 23, 2025

   Hello Alyssa, it's fantastic to hear that your visits to Taste of Belgium are always enjoyable! Our delicious waffles and vibrant atmosphere create the perfect dining experience. We're counting down the days until your next visit! #RespectTheWaffle - Taste of Belgium Team
   

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   Angela VIP

   Cincinnati2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Always love Taste of Belgium. The food was great, per usual, but it was so, so cold in there. We ate with our winter coats on and still shivered. Full disclosure, it was freezing outside, but yikes it was cold inside.
   

   Taste of Belgium - RookwoodResponded on January 29, 2025

   Hi Angela, it's wonderful to hear that you love Taste of Belgium! The team appreciates your kind words about the food. However, it’s concerning to learn that the temperature inside was uncomfortable during your visit. We truly empathize with your experience and will address this issue. We're counting down the days until your next visit! #respectthewaffle - Taste of Belgium Team
   

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   Grant

   Cincinnati38 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I recently started a new attempt at Keto life…I was looking to be not hungry for just a little while, ya know? At ToB they have a breakfast for dinner menu…omg, so good. I had steak and eggs with Brussel sprouts. It was a tasty and filling…perfect really. Thanks Jordan for being cool and feeding this old fat guy great food.
   

   Taste of Belgium - RookwoodResponded on January 14, 2025

   Hello Grant, what a fantastic review! The breakfast-for-dinner menu is indeed a crowd-pleaser, and it’s wonderful to hear that the steak and eggs with Brussels sprouts hit the spot. We will pass on your compliments to Jordan for their excellent service. We're counting down the days until your next visit! #livelikeabelgian #respectthewaffle - Taste of Belgium Team
   

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    Valerie

    Cincinnati1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2

    PROs: We were there for breakfast. We were promptly seated, the server came over right away, and our food came out quickly. CONS: It was a cold morning and the restaurant was almost empty when we arrived. We had made a reservation and upon arrival I specifically asked to be seated away from the door. We were seated in the area at the front of the restaurant, behind the entry. IT WAS COLD. We should have asked to be moved to the back, nearer the kitchen. Enjoyed the mimosas, but my companion and I both found the crepes to be mediocre. The unexceptional taste of the crepes was not enhanced by the way they chilled quickly due to the ambient air temperature. A heater or three would not go amiss. Might be a better dining experience in warmer weather or later in the day after the kitchens could contribute some heat.
    

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