Grand Finale Restaurant

4.5 (2259)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

3 E Sharon Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45246

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Grand Finale Restaurant opened 1975. Nestled in the Historic Village of Glendale, we offer steaks, chicken, seafood, pastas, crepes, salads and homemade desserts. Find a nice selection of cocktails, beer & wine. Enjoy the informal charm of a cozy atmosphere which also features a French Quarter styled courtyard that is one-of-a-kind. Next time you visit, look for the amazing 10 year list of loyal employees. This venerable establishment in the Cincinnati food scene has been recognized in Cincinnati Magazine for Best Desserts and has been noted in Dining Secrets of Indiana and Dave Hunter’s nationally acclaimed travel guide “Along Interstate 75”.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Creperie, Dessert
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 11:00 am–8:15 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:15 pm
Website
http://www.grandfinale.info/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Dave Grady, Fred Mills, Jon Mills

Location
3 E Sharon Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Neighborhood
Springdale
Cross street
Congress
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Quiche$11.95
Our Classic Savory Custard Tart baked daily with fresh ingredients
Chicken Breast Pot Pie$11.95
Made from scratch, steaming with Carrots, Peas, Mushrooms and a Puff Pastry Crust
Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna$14.50
Seasoned & Grilled Tuna Steak. Served with Stir-Fried Vegetables and our Wasabi Cream Drizzle
Pistachio Salmon Cakes$14.25
Fresh Salmon, Pistachios & Dried Tomatoes. Served with French Beans, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and our Citrus Butter Sauce
Shrimp & Lobster Linguini$14.75
Maine Lobster Claws, Shrimp, Sweet Corn & Sweet Peppers sauteed with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Grand Spaghetti Toss$11.20
Artichoke Hearts, Spinach, Dried Tomatoes, Basil, Red Onion, Greek Olives, lots of Garlic and Shaved Parmesan
Tenderloin Benedict$15.50
Our tender Beef Tenderloin, Poached Eggs, Creamed Spinach, Puff Pastry and Bearnaise Sauce
Chicken Ginger$13.25
Our Famous Grilled Chicken Breast marinated in Soy, Sherry & Honey, topped with Ginger & Walnuts. Served with our Spinach Crepe, Mushroom Crepe or Steamed Vegetables & Wild Rice
Shrimp & Asparagus$14.25
Large Gulf Shrimp & Fresh Asparagus grilled with garlic butter and served with our Mushroom Crepe, our Spinach Crepe or our Steamed Vegetables & Wild Rice
Dave's Famous Crabcakes$15.50
Baked Crabcakes with Red Pepper, Corn & diced Onion Relish and our chilled Mustard Sauce. Served with our Spinach Crepe, Mushroom Crepe or Steamed Vegetables & Wild Rice
Steak & Potatoes$20.50
Delightfully marinated 6 oz. Filet Mignon grilled on a skewer & served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Filet Mignon$29.50
Wrapped with bacon, Served with Spinach Crepe, Mushroom Crepe or Steamed Vegetables and Wild Rice
Fresh Fish
Always Fresh and artfully prepared
- Market

Salades

All Salads are served with our Fresh Homebaked Breads. Dressings: Creamy Avocado, Bleu Cheese, Country French, Dijon Mustard, Vinaigrette, Sweet Peppercorn, Fat-Free Sundried Tomato Balsamic Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Salmon Salad$13.95
Warm Fresh Broiled Salmon with chilled Asparagus, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Sweet Peppers & Romaine dressed with our Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette
Oriental Chicken Salad$11.50
Napa Cabbage, Grilled Chicken Breast, Crunchy Noodles, shredded Carrots & our Ginger-Sesame-Soy Dressing
Classic Mixed-Up Cobb$11.50
Chicken Breast, Crispy Bacon, Avocado, Tomato, Diced Egg, Bleu Cheese
Our Grilled Chicken Salad$11.50
Grilled Chicken Breast, Garden Greens, Sweet Peppers, tender Wild Rice & grilled Fresh Asparagus
Scallop, Bacon, Bleu Cheese Salad$11.95
Fresh Broiled Scallops on a bed of Mixed Greens with Bleu Cheese & our Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Old Kelley's Market Salad$11.50
Garden Greens, fresh Chicken Breast, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Artichoke Heart, Mushrooms, Avocado & Egg
Caesar Your Way$7.50
Crisp Hearts of Romaine, Croutons, Shredded Romano Cheese & Classic Garlic Dressing (no egg)
Avocado Chicken Salad$10.75
The Freshest Chicken Salad with a hint of curry, served with Avocado, Pinenuts & Fresh Fruit of the Season
Warm Veggie Bowl$9.50
Steamed & grilled, fresh & artful. A selection of the Season's Best. Served with Wild Rice (Tofu on request)
House Salad$2.95
Mixed Greens, Egg, Tomato & Sliced Mushrooms

Crepes

All crepes include Our House Salad & our Fresh Homebaked Breads

Shrimp Lawrence
Shrimp & diced Asparagus in a mild Paprika Sauce
- One$8.95
- Two$10.95
Crepes Champignon
Fresh Mushrooms & a blend of melted cheeses
- One$8.55
- Two$10.15
Spinach Crepes
Baked with a blend of four cheeses
- One$8.55
- Two$10.15
Crepes Coq Au Vin
Chicken Breast in White Wine Sauce with Toasted Almonds
- One$8.85
- Two$10.75
Ham Crepes Dijon
Ham in Mustard Sauce with melted Swiss & Green Onions
- One$8.90
- Two$10.85
Seafood Crepe
Lobster, Scallops & Shrimp with Lobster Cream Sauce & Monterey Jack Cheese
- One$13.00
- Two$23.00

"Lillet"

A Light French Aperitif wine served iced with an orange slice

Red Raspberry Martini
Stoli Razberi Vodka, Red Raspberry Puree & Fresh Raspberries
Bloody Mary
Our Traditional Eye Opener garnished with lime, olive & celery
Stoli Orange Cosmo
Stoli Orange Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice & Lime
Sour Apple Martini
Ketel One Vodka and Sour Apple Schnapps
Sparkleberry
The effervescent combo. Sparkling Champagne & Cranberry Liqueur
Kir
Chilled Chardonnay with a splash of Black Currant Liqueur
Key Lime Martini
Ketel One Vodka, shaken with Creme de Cacao, Sweet Lime Juice & Cream

Desserts

Our Award-Winning gallery of Sweet Delights, Homemade Daily in our kitchen by our Midnight Bakers! Voted Best Desserts by Cincinnati Magazine Readers!

The Lunch "Puff"$6.95
A smaller version of our famous ''Puff''. Flaky Puff Pastry, Ice Cream, Fresh Berries, Whipped Cream and our Rich Chocolate Fudge Sauce
Chocolate Paradise$6.25
Rich, Creamy, Fudgelike, Flourless Chocolate Cake with Red Raspberries, Red Raspberry Puree & Whipped Cream
Caramel Custard$6.25
Cool Custard, served with caramel sauce
Chocolate Cordial Pie$6.25
Mountainous wedge of Chocolate Mousse in a Pecan Crust, topped with a Cherry Cordial!
Cheesecake$6.50
Our own famous, creamy rich! Served with Fresh Strawberries! "Best Cheesecake in Town!
Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake$6.50
Our Award-Winning, Apple-filled, Streusel-topped ''Cinn''sation served with Vanilla Sauce
Special Cheesecake$6.50
Whatever our Midnight Bakers have created this morning! Always Sensational!
Limelight Pie$6.25
Cool, creamy Fresh Lime Pie in a Hazelnut Crust with real Whipped Cream & chopped Hazelnuts on top!
Strawberry Raspberry Crepe$5.95
Nonfat Blackberry Yogurt with Fresh Strawberries & Fresh Raspberries (available sugar-free)
Ice Cream Parfait$5.95
Our Philadelphia Style Vanilla Ice Cream with your choice of topping: Fresh Strawberry, Fresh Raspberry, Chocolate Pecan, or Caramel Pecan

Desserts To Go!

Desserts To Go!
Enhance your next Special Occasion with Whole Cheescakes, Chocolate Cordial Pies or Limelight Pies! (48 hours may apply - ask your server)

Ice Cream Drinks

All blended with our creamy, rich Philadelphia Style Vanilla Ice Cream and Premium Liqueurs

Grasshopper
Dreamsicle
Milk Punch
Maui Milkshake
Brandy Alexander
Chocolate Kiss
Amaretto Creme

Coffees

Espresso
Our Fresh Ground, Dark Roast
Double Espresso
Served in a double-size cup!
Cappuccino
Authentically prepared with Only Fresh Espresso & Steamed Milk
Grand Cappuccino
Blended with Eight Different Liqueurs
Cappuccino & Liqueur
With any Liqueur, blended in
The Grand Cafe
Fresh brewed Coffee Blended with 8 Liqueurs
Irish Coffee
Bailey's & Coffee
Cafe Amaretto
Coffee & Liqueur
With any Liqueur blended in & topped with Whipped Cream!

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Grand Finale Restaurant.

4.5

(2259)

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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2,259 Reviews

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CarolT
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family remarked that we’ve never had a bad meal or experience at Grand Finale and we’ve eaten there many times, usually for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. Excellent service and quiet ambiance.
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Feldest
Cincinnati20 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy the crepes, salad with avocado dressing, the delicious spaghetti toss had the most wonderful (and big!) sundried tomatoes and of course the featured cheesecake (blueberry with a lemon glaze) was our personal grand finale. Two of us dined and every item was spot on, absolutely top shelf dining, they check all the boxes with excellence. My husband and I celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary here 33 years ago. We've been back every year since. Grand Finale has been in business for decades and their high standards keep their reputation strong along with loyal customers. Thank you for excellent management Grand Finale we highly recommend you and look forward to coming back!
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Rmking123
Cincinnati75 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful good and service as always. Never disappoints
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KathyS
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is a great value for the money. The desserts are excellent and for their size very reasonable priced.
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MattS
Cincinnati8 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 19, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I hope you can share this as a public review. The Grand Finale is a great place for romantics, for celebrations or those that just want a nice meal out, in a cozy atmosphere. We recently dined to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The service was excellent as is the norm at this restaurant. Our waiter was attentive while also allowing us to enjoy ourselves. The food was delicious. I had their rack of lamb for the first time and it exceeded my expectations. The chutney sauce on the side was a great compliment to the meat. My wife had her favorite, the chicken ginger. Anyone that has taste for chicken would not be disappointed by this gem. I always sneak a bite. The menu never changes much nor does it need to. There is a nice variety, everything they serve is delicious and if you want something different, the specials are usually as good as many of their go to dishes. I always recommend saving room for desert. Our favorites include the Chocolate Cordial pie (a mountain of chocolate mousse with a delicious crust hiding somewhere at the bottom), any of their cheesecakes, and their custard. But you can’t go wrong on their desert menu. Beautiful and delicious. The restaurant is set in an old Victorian home in historic Glendale and the restaurant is very cozy with antique furniture, art on display throughout and decor from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. I would consider this a nice restaurant, but with prices that won’t make you regret the extras and one where men need not where a jacket. Stop in some time. I think you’ll find yourself returning for the friendly folks that serve you and the delicious delights that call your name.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati7 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 19, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service are always excellent. The ginger chicken is one of my all time favorites and never say no to a slice of the original cheesecake
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bobbie
Western NC1 review
5.0
Dined on December 19, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and the food were both outstanding. I had not been to Grand Finale in many years and it was as delicious as I remember. Our server was excellent. We will be returning.
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ArleenH
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on December 18, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Grand Finale is consistently Great! It is my favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. I love the salads, crepes, appetizers, bread, entree's, and of course the home made desserts. The atmosphere is so pleasant. I have so many favorite's the hard part is making a decision.
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CintiPam Gold
Cincinnati54 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 18, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely meal in a beautiful dining room on a cold Cincinnati evening. The food and service were stellar.
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WilliamH
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on December 18, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was looking for a restaurant for date night with my wife, this was definitely the right choice the food was excellent the service is excellent the atmosphere was perfect. I will definitely be returning for date night the future
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Creperie, Dessert
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 11:00 am–8:15 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:15 pm
Website
http://www.grandfinale.info/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Dave Grady, Fred Mills, Jon Mills

Location
3 E Sharon Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Neighborhood
Springdale
Cross street
Congress
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Grand Finale Restaurant

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Appetizers & Light Lunches

Today's Soup

Soup Soup & Soup$6.00

French Market Onion Soup$6.00

Artichoke Hearts$6.95

Shrimp Cocktail$9.95

Lunch Specialties

Quiche$11.95

Chicken Breast Pot Pie$11.95

Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna$14.50

Pistachio Salmon Cakes$14.25

Shrimp & Lobster Linguini$14.75

Grand Spaghetti Toss$11.20

Tenderloin Benedict$15.50

Chicken Ginger$13.25

Shrimp & Asparagus$14.25

Dave's Famous Crabcakes$15.50

Steak & Potatoes$20.50

Filet Mignon$29.50

Fresh Fish

Salades

Mediterranean Salmon Salad$13.95

Oriental Chicken Salad$11.50

Classic Mixed-Up Cobb$11.50

Our Grilled Chicken Salad$11.50

Scallop, Bacon, Bleu Cheese Salad$11.95

Old Kelley's Market Salad$11.50

Caesar Your Way$7.50

Avocado Chicken Salad$10.75

Warm Veggie Bowl$9.50

House Salad$2.95

Crepes

Shrimp Lawrence

Crepes Champignon

Spinach Crepes

Crepes Coq Au Vin

Ham Crepes Dijon

Seafood Crepe

"Lillet"

Red Raspberry Martini

Bloody Mary

Stoli Orange Cosmo

Sour Apple Martini

Sparkleberry

Kir

Key Lime Martini

Desserts

The Lunch "Puff"$6.95

Chocolate Paradise$6.25

Caramel Custard$6.25

Chocolate Cordial Pie$6.25

Cheesecake$6.50

Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake$6.50

Special Cheesecake$6.50

Limelight Pie$6.25

Strawberry Raspberry Crepe$5.95

Ice Cream Parfait$5.95

Desserts To Go!

Desserts To Go!

Ice Cream Drinks

Grasshopper

Dreamsicle

Milk Punch

Maui Milkshake

Brandy Alexander

Chocolate Kiss

Amaretto Creme

Coffees

Espresso

Double Espresso

Cappuccino

Grand Cappuccino

Cappuccino & Liqueur

The Grand Cafe

Irish Coffee