Taste of Belgium - OTR

Name: Taste of Belgium - OTR
Address: 1135 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202
Telephone: (513) 396-5800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

756 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch
Great for craft beers

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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon 10:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Thu 10:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, 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.<br />
Private party facilities
Private dining room at the back of the restaurant with a private entrance. The room has media capabilities, separate sound system.

Location
1135 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighbourhood
Over the Rhine
Cross Street
12th Street
Parking details
There are surface lots, and parking garages in the area. There is also meter parking on all surrounding streets.
Public transit
On the streetcar line. Stop at 12th & Vine.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Tue - Wed - 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
HAPPY HOUR! WED - SUN, 3PM - 6PM $6 DRAFT BEERS, $6 HOUSE WINES $4 WELL DRINKS, 1/2 PRICE APPS BAR AREA ONLY

Popular dishes

Breakfast PlateUS$16.00
Two farm eggs, breakfast potatoes, choice of meat and bread
- Black Bean PattyUS$0.00
- GoettaUS$0.00
- Merguez SausageUS$3.00
- Smoked BaconUS$0.00
- Turkey LinksUS$0.00
- Whole Hog LinksUS$0.00
- CroissantUS$0.00
- CiabattaUS$0.00
- WaffleUS$0.00
- Sub Load FruitUS$2.00
- Sub Load ChocUS$1.50
- Sub Load BananaUS$2.00
- Sub Load SmoreUS$3.50
- Sub Ricotta WaffleUS$4.50
- Sub SeasonalUS$3.50
- Over EasyUS$0.00
- Over HardUS$0.00
- Over MediumUS$0.00
- ScrambledUS$0.00
- Sunny SideUS$0.00
- Egg WhitesUS$0.00
Brunch BurgerUS$17.90
Waffle bun, all natural beef patty, smoked bacon, Havarti, sunny-side egg, Ohio maple syrup, frites
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
- Sub Beyond BurgerUS$1.50
- Double BurgerUS$5.00
Goetta HashUS$14.00
Eckerlin goetta, roasted peppers & onions, frites, two sunny side eggs
McWaffleUS$14.00
Egg, smoked bacon, Gruyère, Ohio Maple syrup, frites
Steak & EggsUS$26.00
8oz angus sirloin,, garlic butter, two eggs your way, breakfast potatoes
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00

Classic Mains

Beltucky Hot BrownUS$17.00
Roasted turkey, candied bacon, tomatoes, waffle, Cheddar Mornay sauce
Pasta BologneseUS$18.00
Pork, beef, carrots, celery, onions, white wine, cream, parmesan
SalmonUS$22.00
Fingerling potatoes, farro, roasted grape tomatoes, spinach, rum butter
Steak & FriteUS$26.00
8oz angus sirloin, garlic butter, side salad with blue cheese, carrots, cucumber and lemon vinaigrette
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Steak au PoivreUS$28.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Waffle & ChickenUS$16.50
Ohio maple syrup, hot sauce, garnish salad with blue cheese, carrots, cucumber, and lemon vinaigrette

Crepes

Banana Nutella CrepeUS$8.50
- Add StrawberriesUS$0.50
- No BananaUS$0.00
- No NutellaUS$0.00
Lavender Sugar & Lemon Curd CrepeUS$8.50
Salted Caramel Apple CrepeUS$8.50
House-made caramel and walnuts
Ham & Gruyere GaletteUS$13.00
Ham, Gruyère, sunny-side farm egg
Mushroom GaletteUS$13.00
Roasted cremini & shallots, herbed farmer’s cheese, Havarti, arugula, sherry vinaigrette
Pig & Fig GaletteUS$14.00
Prosciutto, Brie, fig jam, arugula

Handhelds

Belgian BurgerUS$16.90
Cheddar cheese, special sauce, arugula, fried onions
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
- Sub Beyond BurgerUS$1.50
- Double BurgerUS$5.00
Bistro BurgerUS$16.90
Smoked bacon, herbed farmer’s cheese, tomato, arugula, aïoli, brioche bun, frites
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
- Sub Beyond BurgerUS$1.50
- Double BurgerUS$5.00
Black Bean BurgerUS$16.90
Housemade black bean patty, pepper jack, spinach, onions, tomato, aïoli, brioche bun, frites
Fried Chicken SandwichUS$16.90
Smoked Gouda, spring mix, tomato, aïoli, house-made ciabatta, frites
Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$16.90
Smoked Gouda, spring mix, tomato, aïoli, house-made ciabatta, frites

Liege Waffles

Banana Nutella WaffleUS$8.00
Fresh, sliced bananas, Nutella hazelnut spread.
- Add StrawberriesUS$0.50
- No BananaUS$0.00
- No NutellaUS$0.00
Belgian Chocolate & Cream WaffleUS$7.00
House-made Belgian chocolate sauce, whipped cream.
- Add StrawberriesUS$0.50
Plain WaffleUS$5.00
Seasonal WaffleUS$10.00
Smore WaffleUS$9.25
House-made marshmallow whip, Belgian chocolate
Strawberries & Cream WaffleUS$7.00
Fresh strawberries, whipped cream.
Over the Top WaffleUS$11.00
Lemon curd, mixed berries, maple Ricotta whipped cream, black pepper nuts

Lil' Gnomes

Kids Breakfast PlateUS$8.00
Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, fruit
Kids ChickenUS$9.50
Breaded chicken, frites, fruit
Kids Grilled CheeseUS$7.00
House-made ciabatta, Havarti, frites
Kids Mac & CheeseUS$7.00
Spiral pasta, Cheddar Mornay sauce
Kids Meatball & FriteUS$8.50
Beef & pork meatball, sirop de liege, frites
- BelgianUS$0.00
- MarinaraUS$0.00
Seasonal FruitUS$5.00

Salads

Garden Salad (LG)US$12.00
- No ChoiceUS$0.00
- Add Black Bean PattyUS$5.00
- Add Fried ChickenUS$7.00
- Add Grilled ChickenUS$7.00
- Add SalmonUS$8.00
- Add Seared TunaUS$7.00
Nicoise SaladUS$18.00
Summer Berry SaladUS$14.75
- No ChoiceUS$0.00
- Add Black Bean PattyUS$5.00
- Add Fried ChickenUS$7.00
- Add Grilled ChickenUS$7.00
- Add SalmonUS$8.00
- Add Seared TunaUS$7.00

Shareables

Add PretzelUS$3.00
Belgian MeatballsUS$12.00
Five meatballs with choice of traditional Belgian or Marinara
- BelgianUS$0.00
- MarinaraUS$0.00
Bier CheeseUS$13.00
Raspberry Lambic, house-made pretzels
- Extra PretzelUS$3.00
Bread BowlUS$4.00
Brussels SproutsUS$11.00
Pancetta, mustard, and capers infused sherry vinaigrette.
Carbonnades PoutineUS$15.00
Beef braised in TOB Tripel beer, shaved radishes, pickled onions, Cheddar curds, frites
FritesUS$7.00
Frites & DipsUS$12.00
Belgian Frites served with Chipotle mayo, pesto mayo, malt vinegar mayo, and curry ketchup
Mac & CheeseUS$13.00
Cheddar Mornay sauce, toasted bread crumbs
Smoked Salmon TartineUS$12.00
Tuna CrudoUS$15.00
Cheese CroquettesUS$9.00

Sides (Dinner)

Breakfast PotatoesUS$5.00
BroccoliniUS$7.00
FritesUS$7.00
GoettaUS$5.00
Side Sauce $US$1.00
- Curry KetchupUS$0.00
- Hot SauceUS$0.00
- KetchupUS$0.00
- Lemon CurdUS$0.00
- Malt MayoUS$0.00
- PestoUS$0.00
- Pesto MayoUS$0.00
- RanchUS$0.00
- SyrupUS$0.00
Smoked BaconUS$5.00
Turkey Sausage LinkUS$6.00
Two EggsUS$4.00
- Over EasyUS$0.00
- Over HardUS$0.00
- Over MediumUS$0.00
- ScrambledUS$0.00
- Sunny SideUS$0.00
- Egg WhitesUS$0.00
Whole Hog Sausage LinkUS$5.00

Tomorrow's Breakfast

RED BIKE 4- PackUS$13.00
A 4-Pack of our delicious Red Velvet Waffles! $4 from each pack purchased will be donated to RED BIKE in Cincinnati.
4- PackUS$12.00
Double 4- PackUS$20.00
Lemon Belgian ToastieUS$6.50
Smores Belgian ToastieUS$6.50

Brunch & Beverage Boxes

Brunch Box for 8US$100.00
Waffles, eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit
Brunch Box for 12US$165.00
Waffles, eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit to feed up to 12 people.
Mimosa KitUS$48.00
One bottle of Prosecco Doc-Cuvee and orange juice
Bloody Mary ToteUS$60.00
House made bloody mary. Served with limes and olives. Serves 8-10
Coffee Box ToteUS$42.00

What 756 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Taste of Belgium - OTR offers delightful dining with "excellent taste" and abundant portions, perfect for any meal. The waffles are a standout, praised as "one of the top 10 meals." Service is attentive, with friendly staff enhancing the experience. Its location is ideal for pregame or symphony dinners.

756 Reviews

G
Gail
Cincinnati
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We were very disappointed with our dinner tonight. The online postings led me to believe that there were several gluten-free options available. This wasn't the case. There were 2 salads, 4 preparations of mussels, and a side order of frites that were labeled "GF." I ended up with a burger, sans bun, and frites. My dining companion had the grilled chicken sandwich and frites. We split a "salted caramel & apple buckwheat crepe" for dessert. Neither of our orders of frites were hot. The burger was just ok, although the bacon on it was tasty. The chicken sandwich was nothing special. The crepe was disappointing all around. The crepe itself was cold. The apples would have been better if they had been sautéed with some butter and cinnamon, the walnuts could have been toasted, and we were hard pressed to find any "housemade salted caramel sauce" on the dish. A very lackluster meal.
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Jeff
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food Many vegetarian options Great service -attentive wait staff Close to public transportation
Taste of Belgium - OTRResponded on November 19, 2024
Hi Jeff, thank you for your positive review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the delicious food and vegetarian options, as well as the great service from our attentive wait staff. We appreciate your support and look forward to your next visit! #respectthewaffle. - Taste of Belgium Team
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Marcus
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food good service. I wish I knew where I could get that syrup they serve because it is amazing! Great location
Taste of Belgium - OTRResponded on October 29, 2024
Hello Marcus, thank you for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our food, service, and the syrup. If you ever want to know more about the syrup, just ask during your next visit. Looking forward to seeing you again! #respectthewaffle. - Taste of Belgium Team
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Linda
VIP
Cincinnati
47 reviews
3.0
47 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our food was served erratically because the kitchen staff was not well trained. Most of the items were cold instead of hot, and one order was burned - probably twice - before it was served. We do not plan on returning to the restaurant.
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Janet
Orlando
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Solid choice. Steak au poivre was good, Belgian meatballs were good. The brussels while crispy were deep fried and greasy. The waffle with cream and belgian chocolate was decadent! Small and casual interior. Probably a better breakfast or lunch choice. Other Taste of Belgium locations appear to be larger.
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Ron
Cincinnati
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was tasty, service was quick, and the location is great for dinner before the symphony.
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Christina
VIP
Cincinnati
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great stop before the FCC game! Food and service were great.
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Donna
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The service was great. The workers were very kind! Loved my waffle and frites!! Thanks! And I appreciate the help in choosing a dessert for the Broadway performer!
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and we had great, attentive service!
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KathyD
Cincinnati
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ben was a great server. Food was excellent. Thank you
Taste of Belgium - OTRResponded on July 31, 2024
Hello Kathy, we appreciate your kind words about Ben and the delicious food. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we can't wait to have you back for another wonderful experience! #respectthewaffle. - Taste of Belgium Team
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FAQs

Taste of Belgium - OTR offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Taste of Belgium - OTR also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 396-5800.

Taste of Belgium - OTR is rated 4.3 stars by 756 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1135 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
12th Street
Neighbourhood
Over the Rhine
Hours of Operation
Mon 10:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Thu 10:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are surface lots, and parking garages in the area. There is also meter parking on all surrounding streets.
Public transit
On the streetcar line. Stop at 12th & Vine.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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.<br />
Private party facilities
Private dining room at the back of the restaurant with a private entrance. The room has media capabilities, separate sound system.

Taste of Belgium - OTR

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Happy Hour

WAFFLE & CHICKEN

Waffle & Chicken

Belgian Burger

Breakfast for Dinner

Breakfast PlateUS$16.00

Brunch BurgerUS$17.90

Goetta HashUS$14.00

McWaffleUS$14.00

Steak & EggsUS$26.00

Classic Mains

Beltucky Hot BrownUS$17.00

Pasta BologneseUS$18.00

SalmonUS$22.00

Steak & FriteUS$26.00

Steak au PoivreUS$28.00

Waffle & ChickenUS$16.50

Crepes

Banana Nutella CrepeUS$8.50

Lavender Sugar & Lemon Curd CrepeUS$8.50

Salted Caramel Apple CrepeUS$8.50

Ham & Gruyere GaletteUS$13.00

Mushroom GaletteUS$13.00

Pig & Fig GaletteUS$14.00

Handhelds

Belgian BurgerUS$16.90

Bistro BurgerUS$16.90

Black Bean BurgerUS$16.90

Fried Chicken SandwichUS$16.90

Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$16.90

Liege Waffles

Banana Nutella WaffleUS$8.00

Belgian Chocolate & Cream WaffleUS$7.00

Plain WaffleUS$5.00

Seasonal WaffleUS$10.00

Smore WaffleUS$9.25

Strawberries & Cream WaffleUS$7.00

Over the Top WaffleUS$11.00

Lil' Gnomes

Kids Breakfast PlateUS$8.00

Kids ChickenUS$9.50

Kids Grilled CheeseUS$7.00

Kids Mac & CheeseUS$7.00

Kids Meatball & FriteUS$8.50

Seasonal FruitUS$5.00

Salads

Garden Salad (LG)US$12.00

Nicoise SaladUS$18.00

Summer Berry SaladUS$14.75

Shareables

Add PretzelUS$3.00

Belgian MeatballsUS$12.00

Bier CheeseUS$13.00

Bread BowlUS$4.00

Brussels SproutsUS$11.00

Carbonnades PoutineUS$15.00

FritesUS$7.00

Frites & DipsUS$12.00

Mac & CheeseUS$13.00

Smoked Salmon TartineUS$12.00

Tuna CrudoUS$15.00

Cheese CroquettesUS$9.00

Sides (Dinner)

Breakfast PotatoesUS$5.00

BroccoliniUS$7.00

FritesUS$7.00

GoettaUS$5.00

Side Sauce $US$1.00

Smoked BaconUS$5.00

Turkey Sausage LinkUS$6.00

Two EggsUS$4.00

Whole Hog Sausage LinkUS$5.00

Tomorrow's Breakfast

RED BIKE 4- PackUS$13.00

4- PackUS$12.00