Nine Giant - Cincinnati

I decided on the grilled chicken sandwich but was left unimpressed. With a drink and a side, it cost me an extra $10, bringing my total to $25 for just the sandwich. It was confusing when I learned that the menu changes daily, which struck me as odd. Honestly, if the sandwich and meal had been around $16, it might have felt worth it, but at $25 it was simply too pricey for what was offered. Additionally, I ordered mac and cheese but received chicken Alfredo instead. While it wasn’t what I wanted, I chose not to complain. A friend who joined me did order something that looked great, a steak sandwich, yet that too came to $25 for the sandwich, drink, and fries. It felt excessive, especially considering that for that price you could enjoy a nice steak and mashed potatoes at a five-star restaurant. While I can see why some people might recommend this place based on their positive experiences, I found it lacking overall. If I had to do it all over again, I probably wouldn’t choose to come back.

This afternoon, a friend and I stopped by for lunch. I ordered the wings and shared some pommel fries. As usual, the fries were excellent, but the wings were disappointing. They were dry and overcooked, looking nothing like the photos online. Unfortunately, they were pretty much inedible. I asked if the wings were supposed to have sauce, and I was told it was already on them. Typically, Nine Giant delivers a fantastic meal, but this visit was a major letdown, and I won’t be returning anytime soon.

The food, service, and beer were outstanding! They had the Reds game playing on TV and the windows open, creating a fantastic atmosphere. My wife and I had a wonderful evening here. Food rating: 5/5.

Can I say enough nice things about nine giant? Nope. Came here for the first time today, got there around 4:30 and stayed until 7:30 with friends. First, it is extremely clean. Second, the food is extremely good. Third, it 's a brewery so I was ready not to like the beer , however I had something delightful with skeleton in the name, it was deliciously fruity. Fourth, all the food was amazing. They have a small and seasonal menu, we had the Mexican street corn, nachos, and pretzel for the table. Fabulous. I had the chicken tikka masala which was perfect, better than I 've had at actual Indian restaurants. Perfectly spicy without going overboard. Portions were generous. Their staff is efficient and clean, they cleaned up anything needed super fast and were friendly. We loved it. Exceeded any expectations I had for a place we just stopped into.

The food and service is great, but space is limited, especially if your party is larger. Just be aware of that during peak times. There's available seating out back which is doable during nicer weather. We had a party of six and there was no seating inside, but thankfully the weather permitted so our group sat behind the bar/restaurant outside. It worked out. The staff is attentive and pleasant. Not a ton of food choices, but everything was delicious on the menu that our party enjoyed. The home-brewed beer is excellent and there's enough flavors to satisfy almost any palette. Parking can be a challenge during busy times. We found a space on the street and there's a paid parking lot across the street for $6.00 which most people opt for. With countless brew pubs that seem to open up on a monthly basis around Cincinnati, this is one you have to check out. Nine Giant is all about the beer and delicious food it seems, which was fine by us. Thanks to the crew at NG for a great experience. We will definitely return to try more drinks and menu items. ?