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About

Melt Revival

Melt Revival offers a trendy yet relaxed setting for health-conscious couples in Cincinnati's Northside. Share inventive sandwiches featuring locally-sourced ingredients while sipping craft cocktails in the sun-drenched dining area. The cozy atmosphere, with its art-adorned walls, creates the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversation.

Food quality
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8.90
Service
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9.10
Ambience
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8.70
Value for money
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8.50
Accessibility & Amenities
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7.80
8.77
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Our weighted 10-point scoring system for the best date night dining prioritizes culinary innovation, service excellence, and overall ambience.

We consider factors like ingredient quality, menu creativity, and dining experience sophistication. Our assessment combines expert critiques, diner feedback, and firsthand evaluations.
Scores above 9.00 denote the highest quality, signifying the best date night dining experiences.

Public Review Sentiment

993
Google reviews
Melt Revival earns praise for its health-conscious menu with excellent vegetarian and vegan options. Patrons consistently highlight the flavorful food, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant excels with creative sandwiches, flatbreads, and Cincinnati-style veggie chili. Some reviews mention limited seating during peak hours.
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Best Times to Visit

Melt Revival

For the most intimate date experience, visit on weekday evenings after 6 PM when the dinner crowd thins out. Sunday brunches are cozy but expect a crowd between 11 AM-1 PM. Fridays around sunset offer a perfect golden-hour dining ambiance.
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Buzzing
Fridays 2PM - 3PM
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Relaxed
Sundays 9AM - 10AM
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Category
Casual Dining
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Cuisine
Organic
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Dishes
Banh Mi
Nachos
Tofu Stir-Fry
Vegetable Curry
Vegetarian Pizza
Caesar Salad
Quinoa Bowl
Vegetarian Mains
Breakfast Sandwich
Breakfast Potatoes
Buddha Bowl
Club Sandwich
Reuben
Sweet Potato Curry
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Price
$10–20
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Features
Allergy-Friendly
Breakfast/Brunch Spot
Casual Dining
Cozy and Intimate
Craft Cocktails
Eco-Friendly Practices
Family-Friendly
Farm-to-Table
Gluten-Free Options
Happy Hour Specials
Kid-Friendly
Local Brews
Locally Owned
Locally Sourced Ingredients
Lunch Specials
Organic Ingredients
Outdoor Seating
Public Transit Friendly
Takeout Available
Vegan-Friendly
Vegetarian-Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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Melt Revival
Opening hours
Monday
Closed
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Closed
Tuesday
9:00 AM
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8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM
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8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM
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8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM
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8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM
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8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM
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2:00 PM

How to get there

By Car

Melt Revival is located in Northside at 4100 Hamilton Avenue within the Gantry Apartments complex. From downtown Cincinnati, take I-75 North and exit at Hopple Street. Turn left onto Hopple Street, then right onto Hamilton Avenue. Continue north for about 1.5 miles and you'll find the restaurant on your right. Free street parking and paid parking lots are available nearby.

By Public Transportation

Several Metro bus routes serve Hamilton Avenue in Northside. Routes 16 and 17 have stops within walking distance of the restaurant. Exit at Hamilton Avenue near Chase Avenue and walk north for about 2 minutes to reach Melt Revival.

By Rideshare

Uber and Lyft are readily available throughout Cincinnati and provide convenient door-to-door service to Melt Revival. Simply enter "Melt Revival" or "4100 Hamilton Ave" as your destination.

Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you guys get your tortilla chips?

We get them at Restaurant Depot.

Is the turkey Amish or Bowman & Landes?

Our turkey is Bowman & Landes free range.

Are all of the ingredients organic?

We are not 100% organic but purchase organic ingredients whenever possible.

Is this a vegan restaurant?

We have tons of vegan options and almost everything on our menu can be made vegan!
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