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Chez Nora
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- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Yes
7 reviews for Chez Nora
When I was in college I spent a month or so working for a small, upscale restaurant in Covington. Back then it was just a large front room with a bar and some outside seating. In the following years the owners added several floors of dining space, a couple private party rooms and a top floor jazz bar with a large swank patio. We decided to go see local pianist Ricky Nye one night. I thought Chez Nora was pretty upscale last time I was there about 8 years ago. Today it's a gorgeous if pricey place to enjoy a partial view if the city, a birds eye view of Main Strasse and a great place to watch music.
The baby grand is what hit us when we exited the elevator onto the third floor. It's been years since I saw Ricky Nye play and when I did it was on an out of tune upright at the Southgate House. While the food and drink prices are pretty high the dimly lit and well decorated atmosphere makes it worth the price. It was also really nice to watch a train start over an Ohio River bridge from the roof, far enough away that the noise didn't interrupt my conversations.
Chez Nora is unique for rooftop jazz. It's fun to go, and once I went for 1/2 price margarita night (they were huge and good)! Their food menu and service are mediocre at best. Not bad, just nothing special. Surprisingly expensive in my opinion!
Chez Nora is a Main Strasse hot spot most likely due to its fabulous rooftop bar with a view of the Cincinnati skyline. The restaurant and bar utilizes three floors and has a Cajun flair to its menu choices.
The first floor bar and rooftop bar are great places to hang out, enjoy some drinks and the music, even in the colder months due to outdoor heaters. Thursday is martini night, which means special prices. They have live music several nights of the week.
During the only dinner experience I had there, the food was not equal to the ambiance. We had problems with both entrees...the steak was tough and my salad had something inedible in it. The server, however, handled the problem tactfully and efficiently and we did not have to pay for anything.
I can't speak to the complaints about Chez Nora's food, because I didn't eat there. However, I did grab a few drinks with girls on the restaurant's rooftop and we had a marvelous time. After climbing three flights of stairs, we reached Chez Nora's roof-top seating that can accommodate about 40 to 50 people (my guestimate).
The view is absolutely picturesque, the perfect atmosphere for unwinding during the work week or taking a first date. A few of the tables had umbrellas that helped block the setting sun. The roof-top patio is even great once the suns gone down. Five nights a week the open air lounge is transformed in to jazz club with live local music.
I will definitely return to Chez Nora's Rooftop Terrace Bar, as it is one of the nicest outdoor seating locations in MainStrasse.
I've never been to KY before, and this was the place I was taken to for a quick lunch. We both had a lunch special - deep-fried breaded tilapia filets. It was excellent! For dessert I had a vanilla creme brulee, which was easily the largest, but more importantly, tastiest, creme brulee I have ever had. It was rich, decadent and creamy. Wow. Great place. Great service.
Not awful, but not great either. On a recent visit members of our party had the Black & Bleu Chicken Pasta, the Crawfish touffe, and the Beef Stroganoff special. Sizable portions but the Black & Bleu Chicken Pasta and Stroganoff both lacked flavor. The touffe was a bit better, but we expected a little more for the price. Wine and beer selection is decent and service is adequate.
I have been here twice. The first experience was okay, went for apps and drinks. The food is okay . . .nothing really stands out in my mind. I decided to go again, despite my first experience. The salad I had was good and they had some kind of curry dressing which I liked. My date ordered a dirty martini, but it was not very good. The service was attentive, but the food mundane.
