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The Farm
239 Anderson Ferry Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238, United States
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Sa
Review №1

Attended a wedding here where everything was extremely unorganized. I felt terrible for the bride because as the night concluded the man in charge of the venue audibly argued with the bride, her groom and their families in front of her guests. The bartenders were clueless and the drinks tasted like they barely had any alcohol in them. They never cut the cake until they were asked multiple times about it, and then it was cut very messily and rushed. I don’t think a full slice of cake made it onto a single plate. The man in charge was yelling at the woman trying to cut the cake for not doing it right, but did not offer any guidance and she continued to rush and do a very poor job of it. They had children helping them (Not any members of the wedding, their own children I would assume) touching all of the plates and silverware. The kitchen was playing music audibly during the ceremony, and staff members were walking in and out of the ceremony space, allowing the door to shut loudly and making noise. Extremely disappointing. During the buffet for dinner the woman serving salad put about 10 pieces of lettuce in each dish. I feel so bad for the poor bride and groom.

jo
Review №2

I have eaten there many times over the years and have never been disappointed. Amazing home cooked food the fun atmosphere make it worthwhile.. I live 30 minutes away and Its worth every minute. I love Thursday night. Oh I might see tomorrow.

er
Review №3

Mt wife and I have gone to the Farm for years, always been satisfied. The owner is hands on, talks to you ask how the food was takes and interest in making your visit a pleasurable experience. Ham and roast beef are our favorites but the fried chicken is like mom made. You cant go wrong here.Everything is included, no tips are ask for or expected.

Te
Review №4

Dan Elsaesser & his staff did an EXCEPTIONAL job of being attentive to all our needs. I cant thank him, all of them for creating such an perfect event. Thank you so very much! Terri BeckerGod Bless you.

Tt
Review №5

We got takeout on a Tuesday. It was a 2 plate sampler meal but was WAY more food than expected! It was all very tasty too.Wife and I got carry out but went inside to order. Atmosphere is dark and cozy and very un-intimidating. The lady at the counter was nothing but polite and gracious. I felt pampered and well cared for.Its reminiscent of Amish buffet with a reception type atmosphere.Come as you are, eat in buffet or take out for home or picnic (i brought own utensils for picnic).I cant wait to go back and eat inside. Especially if the lovely lady from my first visit is working.

Ja
Review №6

The food is such amazing quality and is not expensive at all. The set up is the most beautiful thing your eyes with ever see at a restaurant. The service is super good as soon as I wanted something they were right on top of it! I would highly sudgest this place. You are missing out a lot of you don’t go here. I can’t believe how cheap it is for such amazing food!!

Su
Review №7

Absolutely wonderful and pleasant staff, great food, clean and convenient layout. Definitely recommend booking with them for an affordable and enjoyable venue. Great for all kinds of events, wedding reception, funeral reception, dances, company dinners, holidays parties, etc.

Je
Review №8

The Farm has the best fried chicken and sides! Food is always hot and cooked to perfection. Staff is wonderful and kind. Great value as well.

Je
Review №9

Went for an anniversary party. The pot roast is delicious! Atmosphere was nice. Well laid out with room to socialize and dance. However the older guy attending the bar was not friendly at all. Definitely not a people person. Other than that everything else was absolutely perfect!

Ed
Review №10

Very welcoming experience!!! Great food, very clean, and organized.

Bo
Review №11

They were so kind to come out to me and verify my order. I had my granddaughter in car. Great value and customer service.

Jo
Review №12

I’ve been for a few events. Generally, I’m a big fried chicken fan. But here, I found the chicken very dry & overall just lacking in flavor. It almost tasted a day old. …That said, I think they’re QANON, if that’s a plus for you

Br
Review №13

We love going here with the family! Great atmosphere and service. Dan and his wife and kids are always there to make you smile. :)

Sa
Review №14

It was was Dan was the nicest guy u could meet... We are planning our wedding there and the prices are great... We will be back....

Th
Review №15

Excellent place for a party, eat in or carryout! Can feed a lot of people for a reasonable price and the quality is great! HIGHLY recommended!

Kr
Review №16

They did an excellent job for my Aunts wake on Friday. The food was excellent, the service, and the bubbles adding a nice surprise. Thank you.🌹

Am
Review №17

These comments are in response to the review provided by Michael Livers on 4/17/21 around 1 pm. First of all Michael Livers is NOT part of the family that held the memorial lunch at The Farm on 4/16/21. Our family is very upset by his review as the children “playing” were the great-grandchildren of the deceased couple. The family was happy to see all the cousins playing together as we celebrated the lives of our parents. The children of the owners did open the door for us upon entering. They were very polite, not rude or obnoxious. We all enjoyed ourselves and felt The Farm serves the best fried chicken we have ever had. The manager was very accommodating to all our needs.

KA
Review №18

Best Beef Stew over buttered noodles Ive ever had. So much food and a really great value. Will be back.

An
Review №19

Would spend my last penny here! Went to a wedding there 15+ years ago. Would go again. Amazing venue.

Kr
Review №20

Come for the food, stay for the charm! Always look forward to a meeting here.

Ty
Review №21

Great place to eat, watch what you read now as theres people now posting bad reviews on the sole purpose of what a sign said. This is what is wrong with this country, people disliking others for their political views. This is coming from the people that support a man that asked a 6 year old her age how old are you 17 18 with a response no im 6. Yea let me not side with people that support Kid touchers.But in all honesty I have a lot of good memories at The Farm some are for weddings and some are for funerals and everything I between. Ive never had any issue with staff or guest.

Ro
Review №22

Have eaten here several times. Nothing short of excellent food and friendly staff. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who enjoys buffet style food.

Er
Review №23

Excellent food (fried chicken and bread pudding get special shout-outs), the owner was extremely nice, and super cool place. Overall 10/10, would definitely recommend!

fu
Review №24

Always good quality food and great atmosphere. I would definitely recommend going here.

Dy
Review №25

Ive been going to The Farm for my entire life for soccer banquets and it is always a very pleasant experience. The staff is kind and the food is delicious!!

Be
Review №26

Food is excellent, I have been eating here for years! Awesome customer service, 5 stars all the way!

Sh
Review №27

I took a group of 40 and Everyone Loved this place. The food was amazing!! Mr. Dan, the owner, was a great host. He told us all about the history of The Farm and how is Great-granddad got into the food business.

Ro
Review №28

My family wanted to try something different last night . The food was outstanding the service was amazing . I cant express how great the food was . My family will be going this route a lot more often . I have always loved the reception hall for weddings .

mi
Review №29

This place has the best service and best chicken in Delhi. Worth the trip.

Je
Review №30

The Farm is a west side tradition! It was the premier place for wedding receptions and parties. The food is as good as it always was and the buffet is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and I believe, the weekends. Im glad its still open and has partnered with Landmark Productions to keep both feeding and entertaining us west siders!!!

Je
Review №31

Great west side establishment! Would recommend to anyone anytime

Lo
Review №32

The Farm is a great Family Oriented Atmosphere that strives to make their customers happy. Very friendly staff that is always going the extra mile to make your experience enjoyable. My family comes here regularly!

Ch
Review №33

Loved the Farm! Had always wanted to try it and we just had it twice. Really great home cooking. Well continue to go here. We had the chicken dinner special and the baked cod. Both were great as were the sides and desserts.

Da
Review №34

Excellent food and service. Definitely would go again!

Tr
Review №35

There need to be more places like The Farm. You’ll be brought back several decades. I think I visited this place in a previous life. ; )

Jo
Review №36

I went for the Friday Fish Fry carry out. The fish was great, as were the waffle fries. Service was great as well. My family was happy and will be back to try the fried chicken.

Sk
Review №37

Nice place. Good food. Great service.

Sk
Review №38

I think the Farm is a fantastic Cincinnati tradition & west side icon! Love it!

Ar
Review №39

We were invited back by Dan personally to be guests for dinner. Im glad we took him up on his offer as everything was great from the start to finish! Dan was exceptionally friendly and made sure we were taken care of. Food was delicious! Thank you Dan, we will be sure to come again!

Ju
Review №40

Always a good meal at The Farm. Great value and delicious food.

Me
Review №41

Highly recommend The Farm, good homemade, home style food. Family atmosphere and excellent food!

La
Review №42

Amazing experience. Good wholesome people. Highly recommend!!!!

Mi
Review №43

My family and I held a memorial lunch here on 04/16/21 after a family members passing. It was an unpleasant experience all the way around. First off we thought we were dining at a banquet hall but turns out we were paying to eat at a day care. The owners children were running around being rude and obnoxious. They were loud, screaming, fighting and crying while we tried to have a memorial lunch during a sad time. It was absolutely mind blowing that the kids were allowed to do and act however they wanted because their parents refused to acknowledge their actions and refused to quiet them or discipline them in any way, which myself and others in attendance found to be rude, and disrespectful. You could see on the mortified and embarrassed staffs faces that this was a regular occurrence and the children are allowed free reign to act however they want without anyone being held responsible/accountable for their actions. That alone showed us that the owners dont care about their customers or there dining experience. Again many of us decided then that we will NEVER return there again under any circumstances. They claim to have world famous fried chicken but they changed the breading or something because the chicken used to be mediocre at best but now they apparently replaced the recipe and seemed to use substandard and lower quality ingredients. Its right on par with the rest of the bland and flavorless food options they offer. Its sad that a once proud Delhi institution that every used to run to has become a place in Delhi that people run from. If youre going to allow your children to run around and be obnoxious then your going to continue to lose business. Also if your going to avoid paying your taxes and keep the money then it would be wise to use that money to update your decor and invest in better quality food and ingredients. If you continue to not take accountability for the establishment being run into the ground then nothing will improve by any means. Also the owner comes off as very fake and tries to present himself as a professional and model Christian but his actions simply show that he is selfish and only cares about himself and has no regard for you or your dining experience. If you refuse to take proper control of your establishment then when the doors close again, chances are they wont reopen under current ownership. The only true bright spot of the entire event was the welcoming and friendly staff. I truly wish you and the staff and your establishment the best of luck. This is only my opinion but I hope this possibly opens your eyes to some things you may not have noticed or your ignoring. Im sorry if this feels like an attack but Im only leaving a snapshot of my experience, Im not trying to discourage anyone from visiting but only leaving a review of my experience.

Ma
Review №44

Good Food & Great Show. Would Recommend their BUFFET

Jo
Review №45

The Farm is an awesome place to eat plenty of food and GREAT signs 😂

Da
Review №46

The Farm was excellent with the food and service for my mother in laws funeral reception. I highly recommend them as a venue.

Ou
Review №47

Was considering this place for a family reunion but it was brought to my attention that this business insulted the President of the United States because they believe in conspiracy theories.

Ke
Review №48

Everything that I have tried has been delicious. From the chicken to the desserts. You get a lot of food for what you pay also

Ja
Review №49

Ive been to two weddings there and had my aunts memorial after her funeral there. Its a west side landmark

Ju
Review №50

Glad to see it open again. Didnt eat, attended a travel meeting. Need renovation and updates, service great, good beer!

Do
Review №51

Love this place! Great food and fun atmosphere!!

An
Review №52

The chicken dance is a hoot. A hometown favorite

Gr
Review №53

SMH just go out of business. This place is a sham but I guess it fits in with the west side.

Da
Review №54

Dishonest ownership that that has discriminatory views. You might not be welcome there.

Co
Review №55

Great down home food. Great options. One price, no tip all you can ear

To
Review №56

It was my birthday, so I came here with my brothersLoved it

Pe
Review №57

The Farm was great. Food was wonderful. I would highly recommend The Farm.

Mi
Review №58

Excellent place to host a party or event

Jo
Review №59

Great location, outstanding banquet food and very friendly people.

Tr
Review №60

I have been here 3 times so far. The first 2 times were when they had their buffet and it was fantastic. The third time was after the shutdown when there wasnt a buffet. To me, not everything was fantastic. The service was still excellent, but the stew over noodles had way too much pepper or spice. The stew used to be over buttered noodles and now they are not. The chicken was delicious but too salty for my taste. A lot of items were pre-packaged, like someone else made it for them. The price was too high for 3 people, we paid nearly $50. I know that they are trying their hardest during this tough time. But my family and I will not go back til they go back to buffet eating. I wouldve given them 5 stars if the stew had been what they used to serve.

Br
Review №61

Great food very friendly staff

K
Review №62

Great buffets on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

Pa
Review №63

Best food service in town

Ja
Review №64

Excellent food and a spacious venue. Staff was active and quick to assist with anything needed from collecting finished dishes to answering questions. Thank you for the wonderful event.

Te
Review №65

Food was good. Atmosphere not so much. The son runs around not masked and tries to run the place and he is probably not even ten yrs old. Messes things up.

ri
Review №66

Best of the west, Trump food

Ma
Review №67

Went to The Farm for carry out in these tough times. They took every precaution to deliver safe, DELICIOUS food. As usual. Always support local guys. They need us the most right now. Long time customer. Such a great family. Such a great meal once again.

Al
Review №68

This place is great!

Li
Review №69

Totally enjoyed every carry out meal I have had. Thanks Dan for the fried chicken add on. You were right. Chicken was essential! Highly recommend.

Pa
Review №70

Excellent service and great food

Mi
Review №71

Good food, courteous staff. A small business taking coronavirus seriously - give them your money!

Pa
Review №72

Enjoyed the food and also the entertainment!!

Jo
Review №73

Very good food. Chicken is amazingly good. Green beans are not my favorite, but many people like them. Its a nostalgic experience. However, it could really use a makeover.

K
Review №74

Family fav for many many many yrs

Bo
Review №75

Lots of good food and a very informative evening. Met some very nice people, too.

S.
Review №76

LOVE The Farm!! Food is extraordinary!! Great variety & excellent flavor!! Attentive & helpful wait staff! Everyone makes you feel like family, except your mama never cooked as well as them!!

Br
Review №77

I have always loved The Farm so much so that i will be getting married here... the guest service is always exceptional the value is unbelievable and the food is soooo good.

Jo
Review №78

Excellent food!

Br
Review №79

Very good food.

Ai
Review №80

We drove out of the way to come here and it was well worth it. The food, the service, the atmosphere all were outstanding. Instead of making a list of our favorite food in this restaurant, we will summarize by saying, “all were delicious!”. We ate so much, we wished we had a second stomach to hold more food. The owner was very hospitable and made us feel welcome, along with all the staff. Everyone working at this restaurant truly cares about costumer satisfaction. They have pride and they should. This restaurant has our highest recommendation and we definitely hope to return in the future.

St
Review №81

Buffett style, home cooked meal. Definitely a cozy place to come enjoy a meal. It attracts an older crowd I am guessing due to how long its been around! I would recommend giving it a try.

ch
Review №82

Clean with polite staff

Ka
Review №83

After a great day at the Creation Museum, eating here was the icing on the cake. What a great experience! The food was amazing - best meatloaf ever! And food was hot, not lukewarm. I loved the chicken, the ribs, real mashed potatoes, green beans with ham and onions, cranberry salad, cheesecakes -- delicious! From the moment we arrived and the owner spoke to us on the bus and prayed for our meal, we knew we were in for a real treat. The owner told us the history of the building, his family, the restaurant, the city of Cincinnati, and his personal testimony of his belief in Christ and the healing which he had received. Praise God for directing us to this place!

Bo
Review №84

Lots of fun and memories!

Ju
Review №85

Was there for funeral gathering, food was delicious and service was great

ba
Review №86

We were there for a funeral celebration. Food was good and everyone was very kind and courteous!

Am
Review №87

The Farm is an awesome place to eat! The food is great and its so large, never a waiting line. Two people in our party won free dinners tonight from a drawing!

Wi
Review №88

First time there in years. Fried chicken was delicious. Lots of dessert choices. Price was reasonable and included tax and tip.

De
Review №89

The Dent Schoolhouse has its cast party there every year. Good food and very nice people who work there. Great place for parties or wedding reception.

Sa
Review №90

Here for a wedding reception. The service and food were excellent and the venue was beautiful!

k
Review №91

Great

Sa
Review №92

Amazing service and food 🤩

Ch
Review №93

I was here for an event in late October. It was held on a weeknight and I understand those rates are very attractive, compared to weekend rates.Although I agree with other reviews that the interior is outdated, it has been very well kept so it’s like walking into a time capsule, which I think is cool.The food was served buffet style. I had the roast beef and it was pretty good, certainly more juicy than you usually find at a buffet. The baked apples were amazing as well. I haven’t seen those served at a buffet in a long while, so once again a bit of nostalgia.The only negative thing I have to say is that it was very cold in the large hall, where this event was held. The temperatures outside were in the low 40’s and it didn’t feel like the heat had been turned on in the building yet. I had to put my coat back on shortly after arrival, and I noticed that a number of guests put their coats back on as the evening progressed so I wasn’t the only one to notice.To end on a positive note, I like it that the owner is attentive and follows up on posted reviews.

Ch
Review №94

We had my parents 50th wedding anniversary dinner party here. The food was delicious. The staff was very helpful when i asked for knives and plates for the cake.

Ja
Review №95

Really good home cooked meal, chicken is real good! Will definitely be back! 🍗

Al
Review №96

The farm is amazing ! Dan is such an amazing understanding guy and the food here is always amazing. I would always recommend the farm if you want a nice home cooked meal away from Home!

Bo
Review №97

Very good food. Nice time with family celebrating my Aunts life.😢

Er
Review №98

Home cooking deliciousness... Them smashed potatoes.. The green beans au gratin. Everything is soooo good. The staff is so friendly and funny. Love the closeness definitely a wonderful spot for family dinners.. Parties.. Whatever u want good gome cooking . Will definitely be back.

De
Review №99

Great place to go and get a great meal. Would definitely rate it as one of the best restaurants to go to when visiting Cincinnati! Visited it on July 31st with over 50 people and the service was amazing, the food was amazing! Thanks for a great experience.

Wa
Review №100

Neat history and decent food. Not to be critical but in hopes that updates could be made but the owners statement that their venue was the place in Cincinnati to hold weddings in the 60s, 70s, and 80s is somewhat telling. They are very friendly and welcoming and family oriented. That is truly wonderful.

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  • Address:239 Anderson Ferry Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238, United States
  • Site:http://theplacetohaveaparty.com/
  • Phone:+1 513-922-7020
Categories
  • Banquet hall
  • American restaurant
  • Wedding venue
  • Buffet restaurant
  • Caterer
  • Wedding chapel
  • Wedding service
Working hours
  • Monday:4:30–8pm
  • Tuesday:4:30–8pm
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:4:30–8pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:4:30–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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