Latitudes Bar & Bistro

We went to Latitudes Sunday evening for a retirement party. It was a great location for this and the staff was awesome! Frankie was our server! She was very helpful and attentive! The food was delicious! Not your everyday bar food! Everyone loved their meals! Bottles of wine were ½ priced! We will definitely go back!

The owner is very friendly and hands on.
The service is great, the bands are great! Love having this place local!

I don’t like bars, I don’t like bar food and I especially don’t like the food scene in Anderson Twp. So I wasn’t very excited about eating at Latitudes for a dear friend’s birthday party. I had never been to Latitudes and I had fully planned on eating dinner somewhere else first.
However, the birthday girl/​friend is a foodie and she said that the food at Latitudes was good enough to satisfy a light drinker like myself (i.e., I’m that person who shows up to a work happy hour and skips the free booze and instead makes a beeline to the first appetizer tray-​wielding server). I checked out the online menu and was pleasantly surprised that the menu looked inviting and varied rather than just your typical chicken wing and nachos bar menu offering.
We showed up with the rest of a very full crowd of people. We had our own little section with comfy couches and the sweetest, most COMPETENT and FUN young server (her name started with an ‘M’ I think, and she had a long black side braid). I was very pleased that the place was clean and didn’t smell like anything but food — no stale, nasty, urine-​y bar smell, ugh (I really hate bars).
I was SOOOO HAPPY with the food! It was after 8PM and I was starving. The hosts had already ordered appetizers to share but I wanted to try the braised short rib na’an that I had read about. It was scrumptious, I absolutely loved it! The sandwich was huge, my husband’s eyes popped and he was like «that’s a LOT of meat!» It was a big portion of juicy and tender shredded short rib on a huge fluffy and warm flat bread (I thought it was more pita than na’an), topped with feta, salad, and a creamy garlic sauce. Served with skinny-​cut fries with the skin still on (love that), I devoured the whole plate of food, plus the tangy, lemony fatoosh salad that came with it (also fresh and lovely). I also crushed half of a Sriracha chicken egg roll and loved it too! It basically tasted like chunky buffalo wing dip rolled up in a wonton and deep fried until crunchy and golden, so of course I and everyone loved and swarmed over them. And, for such big servings with fresh ingredients, the prices are low!
Unfortunately I didn’t take pictures because I was too hungry to snap any. I was stuffed (and had washed everything down with an icy and tasty Appletini because I am a wuss), but I loved my food and wished I could have sampled other appetizers that the group ordered like the banh mi pork sliders (holy mother!), Mediterranean platter, and wings. Since Latitudes is still a venue catering largely to the late night crowd they do not serve lunch (bummer). However I woke up craving that short rib na’an and I will be ordering some takeout dinner from there soon.
As a side note, I am giving Latitudes a generous 5 star rating based on the facts that is is the most tolerable bar environment that I have been to; it had the best BAR food that I have ever eaten, and the food was just all around delicious to me compared to the other wretched offerings of Anderson (eg., Applebee’s, Outback, blech). And criticism about olives rolling off flatbread seems a mite extreme :)

We are so lucky to have consistently good food and entertainment every day of the week! The Khoury bros
R O C K !!

Great food! Everyone in my family enjoyed their food. I had the herb chicken sandwich, my husband had the Italian burger, and the kids had cheeseburgers. The food was excellent and the servers were very attentive. The best part was went went on a Sunday so the kids are free. We will definitely go back.

Rude, lazy and down right forgetable… run away, management could care less… I paid for it and that is the only reason I stayed I will never go back and I suggest you avoid it too

Rude service we had to send back a burger for being raw in the middle. Waitress said there’s nothing she can do. We asked for a manger, she scolded me for not telling them so they could have re cooked it, then wouldn’t honor our groupon and we could see her laughing.

This place is referred to as the Middle Aged Meat Market, so unless thats what your after, avoid it. Staff is rude, food is bad, and manager tells you you’re wrong when you bring it up. Have seriously given this place 3 chances and each time is worse than the last. Middle aged divorcee s, have fun. families, steer clear.

Great bar to hit up when you head back to the suburbs to grab a beer with the folks. I have never eaten here, but I have had quite a few drinks. There outdoor patio offers a great space for drinks during the summer season!

Like a lot of other reviewers, I came here with the girlfriend to use the groupon. Overall I thought the service was just ok, and most of the food was good, but not worth the price. We ordered drinks first, and the gf had to send her mojito back because it tasted like straight sugar, no lime, no mint, no alcohol, it was disappointing. We split the sriracha egg rolls, which were amazing, but pricey for four small pieces. I ordered a custom burger and it was really good. The gf ordered the short rib naan. Again this was disappointing. It looked nothing like everyone else’s pictures. There was like 3 pieces of tomatoes and the meat was tough. The only way I’d go back is if we were in the area, I don’t think I’d make the trip specifically for Latitudes.

Ok so we went here because of a groupon deal. I’m definitely glad we tried it. I came here with the gf on a Friday evening around 8 and were seated right away. Décor is updated and interesting. The waiter was very nice and I give 5 stars for service. Now my favorite part… The food! We got a few apps: the wings were excellent. The sauce was just very good for some reason. The goetta tacos were amazing!!! My favorite part of the meal. And we also shared the Mediterranean platter. In it, there was grape leaves (very good), hummus (on par), falafel (under par, actually my least favorite part of the meal unfortunately as I love falafel), and some mixed veggies (on par). As for drinks, they have a great selection of draft beers and mixed drinks, both of which are cheaper than the wines! Very reasonable prices overall.
All in all, the service was fantastic, the food was very good, and the prices were great considering the quality of the food. I would recommend and will certainly return!!!
Oh also, there was a live band that started around 9:15. It was like an R&B band. We had the closest table to the stage, and we could still have hear each other talking. So volume was perfect and the band was great.

I was not impressed. I found myself eating it just because I ordered it. It was not good. I actually suffered through this meal.
The siracha chicken egg roll appetizer was horrible. These are unlike any chicken egg rolls I’ve ever had, they tasted like some sort of pâté, a baby food consistency with a bunch of spice, plus a burned shell.
The Mediterranean flatbread tasted like a salt lick. The olives and the feta kept rolling off it. The burger was ok. It didn’t have a lot of flavor. Lettuce tomato and onion come with it but any other toppings cost extra, 50 cents for cheese or a vegtable, 1.50 for meat. We had grilled onions, cheddar cheese & grilled mushrooms. The fries were pretty limp and greasy with a ton of salt in them.
The atmosphere is pretty but the acoustics made it really loud inside. There’s even a pool table inside with entertainment inside. Both times I was there the entertainment was late.
This place might be better if I just came for drinks and socializing. They also have a patio. Granted cars are right near you plus the foot traffic for Macy’s, but it’s nice.
For this place to be a tapas bar I’m surprised that the burger is the best thing here.

Something is not right about this place — the location gives it potential but the food is disastrous and management is not good. There is no identity to this place — is it Indian/​Mediterranean/​bar and grill? Who knows and the chef sure doesn’t act like he can cook any of these cuisines. Chicken sandwich is cheaply made with frozen breasts. Falafal wrap was cold and dry. Restaurant was out of their «famous» short rib naan (how I do not know b/​c the place was empty on a Saturday night).
Hoping someone sees potential in this place and brings good, non-​chain dining here to fill the void in Anderson.

I went to Latitudes with my wife and daughter to participate in a fundraising event. Complete chaos, starting at the front desk with a person who clearly had no idea what to do. More than an hour later, with several tables empty (and no system to notify customers that their table was ready), we left in disgust. I will not darken this restaurant’s door again.

Latitudes is my favorite hometown place to go! The food is awesome, with unique and fresh ingredients. The staff is welcoming, friendly, and make everyone feel like family. They have live music, a gorgeous bar, pool table, outdoor seating, and a lounge area. I have been so many times I can’t count. I had my wedding rehearsal dinner here, and Sam and Cory went above and beyond to make sure it was an amazing time. This place is a must!

I have never been disappointed with Latitudes. Their cocktails are good and never pricy, the food is always good, and the staff is always friendly. They have cocktails for everyone and plethora of beer or tap for the less adventurous ones. My favorite part about Latitudes is the live music. They’ve had some great local bands perform music from the 80s, 90s, and today’s hits. If you want a place to enjoy a good burger and a few cocktails, with great music, this would be the place for you.

Very good burgers! They had live music that night so it was kind of loud and we wanted to talk. My burger was really good! Service was good as well.

Delzotti Torpedo is great after a night of drinking! Pleasantly surprised with the quality of their food. Good bands play there, too.

There aren’t a lot of options when I venture over to the east side (I have family that lives over here), but Latitudes is a pretty good breathe of fresh air compared to the run of the mill chains that mostly dominate this area. Good place for a burger too.

I have been to Latitudes several times. I found their food overcooked, the music loud, and the service slow.

Went here with a friend to just have a beer on a Friday, I love live music but the place is small and the band was LOUD! Couldn’t hear my friend even though he sat right next to me, but other than that the bar was mildly crowded and probably the most I’ve seen go on in Anderson on a weekend.

Excellent moscato and the live band is incredible! The atmosphere is comfortable, staff were efficient and friendly and the apps were delicious! Easy to get in and out of the parking area. Will return!

The food was ok and the atmosphere left much to be desired. We went here for a dinner date night and felt more like we were at a panera or more of a casual restaurant. For the food they offer I would have liked to had a more intimate setting I guess.

Like everyone else I hopped on the groupon when I saw this local place pop up. I’d seen their menu, read some reviews, and always wanted to check it out, so the added incentive of a discount was enough to draw me in. Sat around on the discount for a bit until a good burger craving struck.
Once it did, I was ready for it! I called up Latitudes and placed a to go order: a burger «set on fire» (blackened, sirachia, and jalapenos) and topped with short ribs. Medium-​rare temp, with a side of fries.
The woman taking my order was polite, and gave me a very accurate estimate — I was able to arrive just as they boxed up my meal, walking into the strip-​mall location and surprisingly finding a comfortable bistro ambience — good lighting, close small tables that create an intimate atmosphere, wrapped around a decently sized bar. The owners were present and hosting, though I had little interaction as I made my way to pick up my food.
Once I got home I was pleasantly surprised — They had delivered a very nice medium on a togo burger, not quite the proper MR I had wanted, but with carry over cooking in a styrofoam that’s tough to expect. Otherwise the burger was perfect! Cheese melted evenly, soft bun to absorb the juices, and a very good quality of meat to base the dish on. The short rib was delicious, putting the burger a little over the top, but helping to satisfy the «chunk of red meat» craving I had gotten. Unfortunately, the fries were one of the worst things I’ve ever eaten. The golden-​brown crispy herb fries I had seen on the menu/​website were no where to be found, just a pitiful stringy lump of sorry looking bland potatoes. They were warm enough, and clearly recently fried by the grease that still clung to them, but there was absolutely no flavor. The one glaring flaw is enough to keep me from being completely satisfied, but I do plan to check this place out again, I’ll choose something else to accompany my Mountain O’Meat.

Food was okay; just didn’t have any kind of ‘wow’ factor.
The kids meals were $ 5 each and my kids ordered Mac & Cheese; it was a box of Kraft Mac & Cheese split between the 2 bowls.
Our server had very little personality; really did just the bare minimum.
Ok place, but we won’t be back…

Big space and a decent patio. Food varies from small plates to burgers to big plates. Lots of variety. Very nice beer selection and drink menu. Nice oasis in the land of corporate chains on Beechmont ave.

Great neighborhood spot. Good food, good drinks and tons of friendly people. Daily food and drink specials. Love this place.

Went here for the first time with a groupon we will definitely be back. Me and my wife loved everything we ate. The staff was awesome she was so knowledgeable about all items on the menu. Just cant find one complaint.

First time there and it felt like home. Great place to hang out with friends or meet new ones.

This place is constantly changing. They are known to have a great burger with a lot of options when it comes to toppings. You have the usual cheese, bacon, and onion straws. But for the adventurous types, try goetta, crunchy peanut butter, or sriracha.
They have trivia every Monday at 8, and most weekends you will find a band playing live music. The crowd on weekends consists of the Anderson Township ⁴⁰⁄₅₀ something’s trying to recapture their youth. The cougar watching is impressive.
The bar portion remains pretty busy every night of the week, serving up specialty cocktails and a wide variety of beers. At the moment, they have 4 local Cincinnati beers on tap.
According to their menus, they shifted their kitchen focus to local, fresh ingredients to bring high quality to the suburbs.
Ps. My wife says to «try the raspberry martini.»

I’m really not hard to please, but I was satisfied with this restaurant! Very friendly staff, and the owner was super nice as well! Great food and really good prices. I’ll be going back soon!

We tried Latitudes for the first time this weekend, and we were really surprised at how much we liked it! We have lived in the area for 4 years, and we have always overlooked this place. Their flatbread pizza looked amazing (my mother-​in-​law had it), their burgers are good, and their beer cheese pretzels are delicious! Not only was the food really good, but the service was excellent. There was not very many diners when we were in there, so our server was super attentive. Overall, we loved this place!

I was trying to find a new place and stumbled across this gem hidden in a strip mall. We went on as Tuesday night and it was pretty much empty so I was a little concerned. I ordered the falafel sandwich and my fiancé ordered the burger.
Wow. All I can say is this place is my new favorite!!! The fries were crispy and flavorful, no need for ketchup. My falafel sandwich was out of this world. I cleaned my plate and am already wanting to go back. Definitely recommend everyone try this place! The apps looked awesome on the menu but we skipped it. Next time we may just try some apps and drinks :)

Love the new local focused menu. Walking in the feel is a little odd but they made due with the strip mall location. The décor is very fun and the wait staff is fantastic. We started with their wings. They let you choose two sauces for the small order of 6. So fun! The Apricot BBQ was amazing and the Butter Sirracha really charred beautifully. The Short Rib Naan had a great flavor even of it was a bit fatty for me. They Red Bean Risotto cake was served with a Jambalaya type sauce. It was delicious. They had some really interesting cocktails. We will be back to try some.

Having been to latitudes twice now I have to say that my experiences have been good so far. The first night I went it was a week night and they had double song karaōke going on. I believe that the manager was our server. He was very attentive and very knowledgeable about the newly revamped menu. I had the 26 degrees latitude I believe it was called and I think it is the best drink I have had in a while. Though it is a simple citrus drink it is refreshing and not too strong to drink casually after a hard day at work. The best part is that this drink was only $ 5! For me that is a steal. Though I have not tried a lot of the menu items, I had the herb fries which I must say were delicious.
The service the second time was ok. Our server was attentive but messed up our bill at the end of the night. They do take reservations which is a plus if you are going on a weekend evening. They also have a nice outdoor seating area but if it is a nice night you had better get there early.
Overall I would say it is worth a try, especially if you are looking for a low key place to hang out at after work. This place is nothing out of the ordinary but I could see it easily becoming a comfortable favorite among me and my friends.

My husband and I have gone to Latitudes several times since moving to the area about two years ago. We always liked it well enough, but felt that the menu (and the food) were kind of hit-​or-​miss — we’ve had some great food there, but also some not-​so-​great stuff. The place just didn’t seem to have an identity, like it was trying to be all things to all people. Still, though, it was close by and we really liked the hummus and several other items, so we kept going.
Last Sunday, we were trying to figure out what to do for dinner and I randomly looked at the Latitudes website to see if anything sounded good. I discovered that not only had they changed up their name, but also their entire menu. Husband and I were curious enough to check this out, so off we trotted.
The inside of the place still looks very similar to before, though the seating has been somewhat reconfigured and they’ve added a nice new jukebox, which this jukebox junkie appreciates (though I didn’t try it that night). There’s a good mix of booths, tables and high-​tops that should work for just about any party size or need.
The menu, however, has been 90% overhauled. Most of the appetizers are gone (though some of the old ones such as the hummus and wings remain), replaced by a smaller list that should still be able to please just about anyone. The bulk of their menu now consists of a unique list of sandwiches and burgers. They have also have some salads and a daily list of soups.
We started with an order of our old favorite, the hummus, and it was good as ever. I wouldn’t go so far as to say it’s the best hummus I’ve ever had in my life, but it’s smooth and creamy with great taste. It was happy hour, so all appetizers were $ 2 off — there are also drink specials that vary, so ask your server when you go.
I tried the falafel pita wrap for dinner and loved it. Nicely flavored and full of crunchy fresh vegetables and tahini sauce — great stuff. It got a little drippy and messy at the end, so I just grabbed my fork and ate the rest of the inside without the pita. I love falafel and this was an excellent version.
My husband got the Breakfast Burger, which was a nicely sized burger topped with pancetta, goetta, a sunny-​side up egg and hashbrowns. He got it minus the goetta and plus American cheese, and said it was delicious — up to and including the beef, which is sometimes lacking when a restaurant serves these «specialty» burgers, but apparently not in this case.
Both meals were served with their herbed fries, which were great — crispy without being greasy, and just enough «herby» flavor to be present without overpowering.
Our server (who was excellent, and whose name I cannot remember for the life of me) explained that they had switched their focus to provide fresh, local food with a unique spin that can’t readily be found elsewhere in Anderson. Based on the food we had, I’d say they’re off to a great start. They also eventually plan to add rotating nightly specials such as steak, fish, and the like.
My suggestion would be to emphasize the local aspect of the food on the menu — nowhere on the menu (that I saw) did it say where any of the food came from. If the food really is locally produced, putting it on the menu is a great touch and can help make that connection for the customers.
Also, some consistency in the happy hour drink pricing would be great — everyone loves a happy hour discount, but one annoyance I’ve always had with this place is that I could never nail down exactly what the drink discounts were until I got my check. It’s better now than it was, but a uniform system like you see in most other restaurants would be nicer, I would think. Or if you don’t do that, have a separate bar menu specifically for happy hour pricing on every table.
All in all, we really enjoyed our experience. Latitudes seems like they’ve found their identity, and the food was definitely the best it’s ever been. If you’ve tried this place in the past and haven’t liked it, give it a shot because you might just be pleasantly surprised!