The Summit

I love cincinnati state!!

Cheerful spot, good beer and food. Pleasant staff and good place for a happy hour or lunch/dinner. Had beers and split 2 platters amongst 6 adults. Plentiful and delicious.

Best food, hands down. Amazing price for what you get.

I was here for an event and was impressed with the quality of the food and with the skill and professionalism of all of the students involved.

We had our 50th wedding anniversary here on August 29, 2014. Chef Sean Kagy prepared a culinary delight for our 3 "dine"arounds" Chef Glenda Stanton created a beautiful as well as delicious 3 tier wedding cake. Donna Schmitt, restaurant manager was a true partner through all the planning and oversaw everything the day and evening of the event. The student staff is well trained in all aspects of hospitality and serving. We recommend The Summit restaurant and Bakery Hill to anyone wanting to have a gala here or simply go to have dinner. I give The Summit 10 stars! We loved it.

It was an unforgettable evening. The GM found room for us with a late reservation request. The wait person was over the top and found time to talk about her interesting life-to-date while serving impeccably. The kitchen produced an amazing menu of delicate and delicious fresh food. The chef stopped by each table to talk without seeming too busy to answer questions and discuss details. Wine list was wonderful. Parking was by a service without charge (tipping accepted). The whole experience was very well coordinated and we'll rehearsed.

Still fabulous after all these years! Restaurant is elegant, service is best, food is perfectly prepared and plated. Perfect meal. It was very yummy.

We had waited months for this event but we're largely disappointed by the food. There were two exceptions; a delicious salad with roasted lemon dressing and the crab legs were enormous, (but sadly cold.) The shrimp cocktail app was perfect. We had an Australian server (name began with a B) and she was lovely. But the meal was buffet style which was unfortunate when serving seafood. All the courses were served at same time, hence the buffet, so all the temps were off and the flavors we're not good. I regret the meal because it was extremely expensive but had hoped for much more because we had had a handful of very good dinner here before. $200 largely (!) regretted.

Service was not that great. Our waiter was not personable at all. My final total was 115.55 with gratuity included. The food was just ok i was very disappointed. I do not recommend the summit at all. The bread we were served looked and tasted like white castle buns with poppy seeds. But, if you are in a giving mood do go because the money goes towards paying work study students. I am all for helping a good cause.

Chefs in training

Incredible restaurant! My wife and I had a great experience at the Summit. First class service and extremely good food. We loved the Beef Wellington - better than Gordon Ramsey's. it was cool to watch the chefs through the window. I highly recommend!