National Exemplar

Breakfast & Lunch Dinner To-Go Kids Menu Beverages Nightly Specials Special Menus

Nightly Specials

Sunday Supper Take & Bake

Dinner

Monday-Thursday 5 - 9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 5 -10 p.m.

Sunday 5 - 9 p.m.

Dinner is served 7 nights a week. Reservations are not required but are strongly encouraged. Guests can make their dinner reservations by calling us at (513) 271-2103 or by visiting OpenTable.

Dinner menu

National Exemplar To-Go

We are working hard to safely provide fresh, delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with the same exemplary service we’ve embodied since the day our doors opened in April 1983.

Carry out, Uber Eats and DoorDash delivery are available seven days a week! Guests can currently order from our menu by calling (513) 271-2103.

Breakfast & Lunch

Monday-Sunday: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Kids Menu

Dinner

Monday-Thursday 5 - 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 5 -10 p.m.
Sunday 5 - 9 p.m.

Dinner Menu
Kids Menu

Cocktails, Wine & Beer To-Go

Housemade Cocktails To-Go are officially here and ready for you — view the full list now!

Carryout, Uber Eats & DoorDash Delivery

Guests can currently order carryout from our menu by calling (513) 271-2103.

We also encourage guests to explore our DoorDash or Uber Eats delivery options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

As a neighborhood restaurant, the health and safety of our community will always be our number one priority. And, we will continue to serve and provide support in every way possible.

Beverages

National Exemplar… for Kids

Breakfast & Lunch

Fresh Fruit Smoothie blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, banana, yogurt, honey and freshly squeezed orange juice

Kids Traditional scrambled egg, breakfast potatoes, choice of (bacon or sausage) fresh fruit and english muffin

Lil’ Stack of Pancakes choose from (blueberry, chocolate chip or plain) served with fresh fruit and choice of (bacon or sausage)

Classic Egg Sandwich american cheese, toasted english muffin with your choice of bacon, ham, or sausage

Grilled Cheese (white or wheat bread) gooey american cheese served with chips & fresh fruit

Turkey & Cheese Sandwich sliced oven roasted turkey, mayo, cheddar cheese on (white or wheat bread) served with chips and fresh fruit

Chicken Quesadilla chicken, blended cheese, pico de gallo served with fresh fruit

available for children age 12 and under only. all kids entrees are served with a single serving kid beverage: 2% milk, orange juice, apple juice, or coke products

Easter Menu 2025

Breakfast/Lunch Special

Croissant Sandwich
Maple Glazed Smoked Ham
Fig Jam
Whipped Herb Ricotta Cheese
Candied Walnuts
Lemon Dressed Arugula

Evening Special

Maple Glazed Smoked Ham
Brussels Sprouts, Crispy Proosciutto, Roasted Grapes, Toasted Almonds
Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Breakfast & Lunch

Monday-Sunday: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Breakfast and Lunch are served 7 days a week. Reservations are not accepted for breakfast and lunch, but we have implemented a safe, efficient digital waitlist that reduces crowd gathering in our lobby. When dining with us for breakfast or lunch, please download Yelp Waitlist (Nowait) from your app store. Once your table is ready, we will text or call you.

Breakfast & Lunch menu

Starters

HUNGARIAN MUSHROOM SOUP
the house favorite and our signature soup

ARUGULA & KALE SALAD
baby kale | organic arugula | manchego cheese | house lemon vinaigrette

FARM GREENS SALAD
mixed organic greens | cucumber | tomato | carrot | red wine vinaigrette

NE CAESAR SALAD
baby kale | romaine heart | sourdough croutons | grana padana cheese | creamy caesar dressing

*add chicken or salmon to any salad

Dinner

Grilled Chicken marinated grilled chicken breast served with one side item

Short Rib Mac & Cheese classic blend of cheeses topped with our house made short rib

Chicken Quesadilla roasted chicken, blended cheese, pico de gallo served with fresh fruit

Grilled Cheese (white or wheat bread) gooey american cheese served with chips & fresh fruit

Turkey & Cheese Sandwich sliced oven roasted turkey, mayo, cheddar cheese on (white or wheat bread) served with chips & fresh fruit

Junior Cheeseburger* sakura wagyu beef, american cheese, served with chips

*consuming raw or undercooked items such as meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or cooked-to-order eggs with less than well done yolks may pose an increased risk of food-borne-illness.

Exemplary Cocktails

[ask about our cocktails to-go]

THE EXEMPLAR prosecco, chambord, cranberry, pineapple, simple, lemon

THE NE 42-YEAR OLD FASHIONED old forester, vanilla bitters, demerara simple, luxardo finish

PAPER PLANE makers mark bourbon, aperol, amaro nonino, lemon

PIKE old forester, canton ginger, st. germain, lime

EMERALD CITY hendricks gin, st. germain, basil, cucumber, simple, lemon

QUEEN CITY MANHATTAN woodford rye whiskey, antica vermouth, luxardo, smoked bitters

WINTER MOSCOW MULE tito’s vodka, apple juice, ginger beer, fresh lime, rosemary garnish

WOOSTER SPRITZ beefeater gin,prosecco, st germaine, lemon simple

Sunday, March 21 | Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie

braised lamb + carrots + peas + whipped potato topping

Cranberry-Pecan Salad

mixed farm greens + balsamic vinaigrette + feta cheese

Brown-Butter Brussels Sprouts

balsamic glaze + toasted pumpkin seeds

Coconut Cream Pie

graham cracker crust + coconut pastry cream + toasted coconut

Monday Oysters

enjoy fresh, delicious oysters from the coast

dine-in only $1.50

Pricing

Orders must be placed by the two or four-count:

Two guests: $49.99

Four guests: $89.99

Add-Ons

Complete your dinner by adding one of our Charcuterie Platters to your meal — only $20 each!

Ask us about our beer and wine to-go selection!

Share or Not

CHARCUTERIE PLATTER
cured meat | aged cheese | seasonal accompaniments | toast points | warm biscuit

BACON WRAPPED DATES
stuffed with chorizo | spicy roasted tomato sauce

CHILLED SHRIMP
wild caught shrimp | spicy house cocktail sauce | lemon | salted crackers

Mariemont Favorites

TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST two fresh cage-free eggs* cooked any style with your choice of hardwood smoked bacon, griddled ham, pork sausage or glier's goetta. served with whole grain artisan toast, all-natural house preserves & seasoned breakfast potatoes

TRI-FECTA two fresh cage-free eggs* cooked any style with your choice of belgian waffle or a multi-grain pancake. plus, your choice of hardwood smoked bacon, griddled ham, pork sausage or glier's goetta

American Craft Beers

Madtree Happy Amber cincinnati, oh

Madtree Psychopathy Ipa cincinnati, oh

Rhinegeist Cheetah Lager cincinnati, oh

Rhinegeist Truth Ipa cincinnati, oh

Goose Island 312 Wheat Ale chicago, Ill

Bells Two Hearted Ale Ipa comstock, mi

Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout longmont, co

Northcoast Scrimshaw Pilsner fort bragg, ca

Taco Tuesday

experience three chef-inspired tacos specially crafted by our culinary team

dine-in and carryout $15.00

Entrees

PRIME RIB AU JUS
aged 28 days | slow cooked | whipped potatoes | charred broccolini | creamy horseradish

GRILLED "CENTER CUT" FILET
USDA aged | black angus beef | whipped potatoes | creamy spinach | bordelaise sauce

LIVER & ONIONS
beef liver | whipped potatoes | onion-bacon sauté

ROASTED AMISH CHICKEN
antibiotic free | cold air chilled airline chicken breast | seasonal inspired risotto | chicken jus

PAN SEARED SALMON
norwegian KVARY island salmon | nappa cabbage | bacon | dashi | parsnip puree

PAPPARDELLE AL RAGU
tuscan syle beef ragu | carrots | peas | grana cheese | parsley

Middle Griddle

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES fresh ricotta cheese lightly folded into our multi-grain batter. served as a stack of two pancakes topped with macerated berries & creamy lemon curd

MULTI-GRAIN PANCAKES made from scratch, served with warm maple syrup & whipped butter.

BLUEBERRY PANCAKES made from scratch, served with warm maple syrup, blueberry compote & whipped butter.

SPECIALTY PANCAKES made from scratch, choice of chocolate chip, banana crunch, or cheddar & bacon, topped with whipped butter, and served with warm maple syrup.

BELGIAN WAFFLE a light airy waffle topped with powdered sugar, served with warm maple syrup

BERRY FRENCH TOAST thick cut sixteen bricks sourdough dredged in custard batter, topped with whipped butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon & macerated berries

Domestic & Imports

Bud Light st. louis, mo

Budweiser st. louis, mo

Miller Lite milwaukee, wi

Michelob Ultra st. louis mo

Angry Orchard Hard Cider walden, ny

White Claw Hard Seltzer chicago, il

High Noon Seltzer chester, sc

Pacifico Mexican Lagar mazatlan, mex

Stella Artois leuven, bel

Heineken amsterdam, nea

Einbecker non-alcoholic, ger

Wednesday Burger Night

each Wednesday, we feature a one-of-a-kind chef-curated burger

dine-in and carryout $14.00

Ordering and Pickup Process

Orders must be placed by 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 4. To place your order, please call 271-2103.

Guests can pick up their orders on Sunday, March 7, between 2-4:30 p.m. If you would like us to bring your order to your car, please call us upon arrival. Guests can also pick up their order in our Tudor Room, as we have implemented a safe carry out process

Cancellations made within less than 48 hours will be charged.

Sandwiches

*all sandwiches come with your choice of one side item.

FRENCH DIP AU JUS
28 day aged | shaved midwestern prime rib or beef | toasted artisan roll | creamy horseradish | melted provolone piccante cheese

Fresh Start

STEEL CUT OATS topped with house macerated berries, fresh sliced banana & toasted pecans served with low-fat milk, brown sugar & fresh baked muffin of the day

STRAWBERRY & BANANA CREPE fresh sliced strawberry & banana, mascarpone, maple pecan granola & local ohio honey

AVOCADO TOAST thick cut quinoa artisan toast topped with crushed avocado, hard boiled egg, chili oil, arugula & queso fresco

SMOKED SALMON & EVERYTHING BAGEL pastrami smoked salmon, whipped boursin cream cheese, toasted H&H everything bagel, baby arugula, red onion, cucumber, everything seasoning

PROTEIN PACKED QUINOA BOWL house smoked chicken breast, scrambled cage free egg whites, kale, carrots, black beans, roasted tomato, basil pesto, cotija cheese & baby arugula

Draft Beer

Rotational Craft Selections

Thursday Bolognese

topped with garlic bread crumbs & parmigiano.

dine-in only $21.00

Half-Price Wine Night

enjoy a fantastic bottle from our exclusive wine list for only half the cost to enjoy with your meal when you dine in

dine-in only

On The Side

HONEY GLAZED CARROTS toasted hazelnuts

CHARRED BROCCOLINI roasted garlic | red chili flakes

CREAMY SPINACH parmesan bechamel

MASHED POTATOES butter | cream | salt

MAC & CHEESE pasta shells | fontina | gruyere | parmasean | sage-prosciutto breadcrumbs

Egg-Cellent Dishes

CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT two poached cage-free eggs* atop a toasted english muffin piled high with country ham & vine-ripened tomatoes topped with hollandaise sauce

SMOKED SALMON EGGS BENEDICT two poached cage-free eggs* atop a toasted english muffin, pastrami smoked salmon, vine-ripened tomatoes topped with hollandaise sauce

BREAKFAST TACOS cage free scrambled eggs, chorizo, smoked chicken shredded cheese blend, avocado, salsa verde & pico de gallo served in flour tortillas

CARNITAS VERDE BREAKFAST BURRITO salsa verde braised pork, breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, cheddar jack cheese, avocado, black bean, lettuce, topped with salsa verde, pickled red onion &. cotija cheese

Digestif

CREAM SHERRY Alvear ESP carmel, dried fruits, almonds

RUBY PORT Quinta do Noval PRT chocolate covered cherries, punchy

10YR TAWNY PORT Quinta do Noval PRT roasted walnuts, figs, toffee

20YR TAWNY PORT Quinta do Noval PRT butterscotch, caramelized nuts, exotic spice

Friday & Saturday: Not Your Mom's Pot Roast

red wine braised short rib served with horseradish whipped potatoes, roasted carrots, pearl onions & peas and topped with black truffle braising jus.

dine-in and carryout $32.00

Sunday: Shepards Pie

weekly chef’s whim, bread service and small house salad

dine-in and carryout $18.00

Sweets

CARROT CAKE
house favorite | cream cheese icing | served warm

CHOCOLATE CAKE
whipped chocolate-mascarpone | sea salt | extra virgin olive oil

LEMON TART
lemon cream | vol-au-vent | sugared berries | powdered sugar

Omelets & Hash

HAM & GRUYÈRE OMELET country ham, gruyère cheese & fresh herbs

BACON & AVOCADO OMELET hardwood smoked bacon, fresh avocado, monterey jack topped with pico de gallo & sour cream

WORKS OMELET griddled ham, bacon, pork sausage, roasted seasonal vegetables with monterey jack & cheddar cheese

SOUTHWESTERN OMELET fire roasted green chiles, sautéed onions, chorizo, black beans, cilantro, cotija cheese, lime crema & topped with salsa verde

VEGGIE OMELET market inspired omelet filled with the weeks freshest veggies & topped with feta cheese

FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST HASH two cage-free eggs cooked any style, bacon, avocado, roasted onions & tomatoes with cheddar & monterey jack cheese

GARDEN VEGETABLE HASH two cage-free eggs cooked any style, roasted sweet potatoes, zucchini, crimini mushrooms, red peppers, asparagus, crispy onions & whipped boursin cheese

Glass Pour

White

Prosecco Ca' Furlan ITL

Riesling Konrad Hahn GER

Sauvignon Blanc Ponga NZ

Pinot Grigio Bosco dei Crimioli ITL

Field Blend Jezebel ORE

Chardonnay Grayson CAL

Chardonnay Lava Cap CAL

Rosé

Garnacha Bodegas Borsao ESP

Breakfast Features

CLASSIC EGG SANDWICH* american cheese, toasted english muffin with your choice of bacon, ham or glier's goetta

TURKEY DILL CREPE roasted turkey, mushrooms, fresh spinach, onions, jack cheese folded into our crepeggs and topped with diced tomatoes, house-made hollandaise sauce and fresh dill, served with lightly dressed organic greens

HEALTHY TURKEY EGG WHITE egg white omelet with fresh shaved roasted turkey, caramelized onions, tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese served with lightly dressed organic greens

CHICKEN LITTLE toasted english muffin topped with sliced tomato, chicken salad, and melted monterey jack cheese served with lightly dressed organic greens

HAM & GRUYERE MELT country ham, sliced tomato, and melted gruyere cheese with dijon mustard on thick cut brioche bread served with lightly dressed organic greens

FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, banana, yogurt, honey & freshly squeezed orange juice

KALE REFRESHER baby kale, fuji apples, cucumber & lemon

MORNING GLOW carrot, orange, apple & ginger

WATERMELON CUCUMBER JUICE watermelon, cucumber, strawberry, lime

ICED COFFEE

black | cold-brewed, dark roasted

white | cold-brewed, sweet, creamy with a hint of vanilla

Red

Pinot Noir Paquet Montagnac FRA

Pinot Noir Jezebel ORE

Pinot Noir Pike Road ORE

Tempranillo Gota de Arena ESP

Malbec La Posta 'Fazzio' ARG

Super Tuscan Poggio al Tufo ITL

Cabernet Sauvignon Highway 12 CAL

Cabernet Sauvignon Greg Norman CAL

Red Blend Juan Gill ESP

Merlot L'Ecole No. 41 WAS

Breakfast & Brunch Sides

FRESH BAKED MUFFIN

FRESH FRUIT BOWL

SEASONED BREAKFAST POTATOES

LIGHTLY DRESSED ORGANIC MIXED GREENS

GLIER’S GOETTA

UDI'S GLUTEN FREE TOAST

HARDWOOD SMOKED BACON

PORK SAUSAGE

GRIDDLED HAM

ENGLISH MUFFIN

THICK CUT ARTISAN BREAD

served with all natural preserves

Wine By the Bottle

White

Champagne Collet Brut

Cava Hermann Moser AUT

Pinot Grigio Domini del Leone ITL

Bordeaux Blanc Clos des Lunes FRA

Sauvignon Blanc L'Ecole WAS

Albarino La Cana ESP

Chardonnay Bethel Heights Estate ORG

Chardonnay William Fevre Champs Royaux FRA

Chardonnay Chateau Montelena CAL

Choose 2 Lunch Special

1/2 SANDWICH - SOUP - SALAD -

SANDWICH mariemont club, chicken little, ham & gruyere melt, donnas chicken salad

SOUP signature hungarian mushroom soup or soup of the day

SALAD caesar salad, lightly dressed organic mixed greens, arugula-kale salad

Sandwiches

*all sandwiches come with your choice of one side item.

THE COMEBACK BURGER* two sakura wagyu fresh ground beef patties, american cheese, bread & butter pickles with comeback sauce served on soft potato bun

BISON BURGER* half pound durham ranch bison, pepper-jack cheese, chipotle mayo, baby arugula, fried onions, potato bun

REUBEN*housemade pulled corned beef with riesling braised sauerkraut, thousand island & swiss on toasted rye

B.L.T.E two fresh cage-free eggs cooked any style, smoked bacon, tomato, iceberg lettuce & basil aioli served on toasted wheat bread

MARIEMONT CLUB turkey, hardwood smoked bacon, country ham, tillamook aged cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, tomato & mayo on artisan thick cut whole wheat bread

DONNA'S CHICKEN SALAD all-natural white meat chicken salad with grapes, pecans, celery piled high on artisan toasted whole grain bread with sliced tomato & romaine lettuce

FRENCH DIP AU JUS
freshly shaved prime rib | warm parisian bread | creamy horseradish | melted provolone cheese

Soup & Salads

HUNGARIAN MUSHROOM SOUP our housemade signature soup

SOUP OF THE DAY ask your server about our daily feature

SMOKED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD all natural smoked chicken breast, chopped romaine & mixed greens, avocado, black beans, red onion, haricots verts, tomato, feta with honey-chipotle dressing

ARUGULA & BABY KALE SALAD fresh organic greens, shaved manchego cheese, balsamic glaze & housemade lemon vinaigrette add salmon | grilled chicken

COBB SALAD organic mixed greens, hardwood smoked bacon, oven roasted all natural white meat turkey, tomato, hard boiled egg, topped with farmhouse bleu cheese dressing & crumbles

CAESAR SALAD baby kale, romaine heart, sourdough croutons, grana padana cheese, creamy caesar dressing
add salmon | grilled chicken

Reds

Pinot Noir Ken Wright AVA

Pinot Noir Bethel Heights ORE

Barbera D'Alba Mauro Molino ITL

Sangiovese Cappone Chianti ITL

Bordeaux Billeron Bouquey FRA

Cabernet Franc Andrew Will WAS

Tempranillo Muga ESP

Syrah E. Guigal St. Joseph FRA

Zinfandel La Storia CAL

Cabernet Sauvignon Dancing Crow CAL

Cabernet Sauvignon Laely Heron CAL

Cabernet Sauvignon Robert Foley CAL

Sweets

CARROT CAKE house favorite, cream cheese icing, served warm

CHOCOLATE CAKE whipped chocolate-mascarpone, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil

LEMON TART lemon cream, vol au vent, sugared berries

Coffee, Tea & Soda

NE SIGNATURE HOUSE BLENDED COFFEE

full pot of our premium full flavored,

freshly brewed coffee. regular or decaf

HERBAL TEAS selection of hot organic herbal teas

HOT CHOCOLATE

MILK

low-fat milk,

almond milk

ICED TEA

COCA-COLA SOFT DRINKS

CRANBERRY, APPLE, GRAPEFRUIT & V8 ORANGE JUICE

Brunchy Cocktails

TIP TOP BLOODY MARY
our over-the-top monster made with, tito’s vodka, zing zang, spicy sauce, spiced rim, topped with everything but the kitchen sink!

NE HOUSE MIMOSA
fresh squeezed orange juice and bubbles

FRESH FRUIT BELLINI
peach, strawberry, or mango puree, triple sec or peach snapps, bubbles

WATERMELON FRESCA
white rum, watermelon water, orange liquour, fresh lemon, simple syrup

THE EXEMPLAR
prosecco, chambord, cranberry, pineapple, simple, lemon

PATIO JUICE
red or white, brandy, white grape, lemon, demerara, simple, fresh fruit

NE HOUSE BLOODY MARY
vodka, zing zang, seasoned rim, celery

EXEMPLAR COFFEE
house blend coffee, baileys irish cream, frangelico, whipped cream

Brunchy Cocktails

TIP TOP BLOODY MARY
our over-the-top monster made with, tito’s vodka, zing zang, spicy sauce, spiced rim, topped with everything but the kitchen sink!

NE HOUSE MIMOSA
fresh squeezed orange juice and bubbles

FRESH FRUIT BELLINI
peach, strawberry, or mango puree, triple sec or peach snapps, bubbles

WATERMELON FRESCA
white rum, watermelon water, orange liquour, fresh lemon, simple syrup

THE EXEMPLAR
prosecco, chambord, cranberry, pineapple, simple, lemon

PATIO JUICE
red or white, brandy, white grape, lemon, demerara, simple, fresh fruit

NE HOUSE BLOODY MARY
vodka, zing zang, seasoned rim, celery

EXEMPLAR COFFEE
house blend coffee, baileys irish cream, frangelico, whipped cream

Wine by the Glass

WHITE

PROSECCO ca'furlan, italy

PINOT GRIGIO bosco dei crimioli, italy

RIESLING konrad hahn GER

SAUVIGNON BLANC ponga NZ

CHENIN BLANC mary taylor anjou FRA

CHARDONNAY grayson CAL

CHARDONNAY lava cap CAL

ROSE

SYRAH/TEMPRANILLO honoro vera ESP

PINOT NOIR elk cove ORG

RED

PINOT NOIR paquet montagnac FRA

TEMPRANILLO gota de arena ESP

MALBEC la posta 'fazzio' ARG

GRENACHE/SYRAH BLEND mouvedre guigal cotes-du-rhone FRA

CABERNET SAUVIGNON Sangiovese poggio al tufo rompicollo italy

SUPER TUSCAN poggio al tufo ITL

CABERNET SAUVIGNON highway 12 CAL

CABERNET SAUVIGNON greg norman CAL