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Great Food for a Great Cause - Benefiting the Brandon C. Gromada Head & Neck Cancer Foundation
The National Exemplar is proud to again host a "Great Food for a Great Cause" benefiting the Brandon C. Gromada Head & Neck Cancer Foundation from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday, April 29. There's no program, no speeches — just great food for a great
Mount Eden Vineyards Wine Dinner
Join The National Exemplar and Mount Eden Vineyards on at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 for a specially crafted four-course meal complete with wine pairings. Plus, dive into learning more about the vineyards with Mount Eden's Michelle
Celebrating 36 Years as a Neighborhood Tradition
We are honored to be a Mariemont neighborhood tradition, now 36 years in the making, and we invite you to join us in celebrating our anniversary! Tuesday, April 16: To kick off celebrations, all our dinner guests will enjoy a
Bunny Brunch at The National Exemplar
Join us for the hoppiest event this spring — Bunny Brunch at The National Exemplar! Guests will enjoy a special buffet brunch full of Exemplar breakfast favorites, mini Easter baskets for the kids, and personal visits with the one and only Easter
"Great Food for a Great Cause" - Benefiting Cancer Support Community
The National Exemplar is proud to host its 25th annual "Great Food for a Great Cause" benefiting the Cancer Support Community for Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday, March 11. There's no program, no speeches —
Make time for romance this Valentine's Day
It's the perfect time of year to treat that special someone to an unforgettable experience, and at The National Exemplar, we have you covered this Valentine's Day! From Thursday, February 14, through Sunday, February 17, we will be offering a romantic
It's the Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us! As a neighborhood tradition more than 35 years in the making, we love to see our village thrive, which is why we're excited to announce a full line up of festivities and specials sure to spread plenty of cheer! Small Business
Hop Aboard the Polar Express
The National Exemplar is excited to announce we’re partnering with the Mariemont Theatre for a special viewing of The Polar Express. Join us for a magical journey to the North Pole at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, December 2. The festivities all start with brunch
Santa is on his way to The National Exemplar!
We're making a list and checking it twice! Mark your calendars because the most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and The National Exemplar is excited to announce we’re taking reservations for our annual Breakfast with Santa
Join The National Exemplar for Spooky Brunch
Mark your calendars! It’s the most spook-tacular time of the year, and The National Exemplar is excited to announce that this October, we’ll be hosting five “Spooky Brunches!” These family-friendly, fun-filled events will be at 11:30
Enjoy the best of fall's flavors with Restaurant Week
Greater Cincinnati Fall Restaurant Week | September 24 - 30, 2018
Enjoy a three-course dinner from our special, chef-created menu for just $35!
Introducing a Football Feast
It’s game time! The National Exemplar is a neighborhood tradition, and this football season, we’re celebrating our hometown teams. Show your school spirit under the Friday night lights, and you can enjoy a $5 specialty burger on Saturday! Just
Celebrating a Neighborhood Tradition
In April of 1983, The National Exemplar began operation in the Mariemont, Ohio landmark, the Mariemont Inn. It wasn't but a few years later when a true neighborhood tradition began. Meet the Men's Tuesday Breakfast Club. For more than 30 years, Dan
Christmas in July: Reserve your holiday party now
Already planning for the holidays? Book your celebration in our Tudor Room by Friday, August 31, and enjoy a complimentary gift card up to $100, plus a toast on the house to kick off your event! Our Tudor Room offers customizable menus, including
Now Serving: Boozy Brunch and Fresh Features Menu
It’s the stuff dreams are made of, and now it’s on the menu. The National Exemplar is excited to launch Boozy Brunch – a menu to revive and refuel your morning with a variety of tasty beverages to accompany your favorite Exemplar dishes.
Ballast Point Beer Dinner
Join The National Exemplar for a delicious night with Ballast Point Brewing Company beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018! The night will feature four beers from Ballast Point’s spring releases paired perfectly with dishes presented by
The National Exemplar Celebrates 35 Years of Great Food and Service
The National Exemplar opened its doors on April 13, 1983 and has delighted tens of thousands of guests ever since. The National Exemplar will celebrate its 35th birthday of serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks with a weekend of special events
Great Food for a Great Cause: Cancer Support Community
The National Exemplar is proud to again host Great Food for a Great Cause 5-9 p.m. on Monday, March 12 to benefit the Cancer Support Community Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky (CSC). All net proceeds from dine-in and carryout orders will go to the
Valentine's Day 2018
Enjoy a delicious, romantic Valentine's Day dinner with The National Exemplar. Enjoy a three-course menu perfectly prepared by our culinary team for just $49 per guest. An optional wine pairing is also available for $15.
Wednesday Wine Tastings at Southerby's Bar
Join us every week for Wednesday Wine Tastings at Southerby’s Bar at The National Exemplar! Enjoy tasting pours of four hand-selected wines, accompanied by complimentary appetizers and live music for just $15 per person. Southerby’s bites
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week is back!
The National Exemplar will serve up a delicious menu as part of the region's celebration of culinary tourism. Executive Chef Jeremey Luers and the Exemplar's culinary team have created a prix fixe three-course meal for just $35 per person, available during
The National Exemplar Introduces New Menu
The National Exemplar is celebrating 34 years in the beautiful Mariemont Inn in the heart of Mariemont Square. Since 1983, we have created dishes for guests to enjoy by using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible. Executive Chef Jeremy Luers and our
A Summer in California Wine Dinner
The National Exemplar is proud to present A Summer in California Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 24. Join us for a deliciously exquisite wine dinner featuring high end wines of California. Enjoy five courses prepared by Executive Chef Jeremy
Celebrate our 34th anniversary with this special recipe!
The National Exemplar is celebrating 34 years this summer with fun throwback dining specials, a party to thank all current and past emplyoees who've worked so hard to provide great food and service to guests, and other fun celebrations. One of the ways we're
Spring Break Specials 2017
It's Spring Break in Cincinnati and Mariemont, and to celebrate, The National Exemplar has a week of delectable dinner specials just for you. Here's what we're planning: MONDAY Oyster Night: $1 fresh oysters, all night long. Oyster Po' Boy Sliders: fried
Great Food for a Great Cause
The National Exemplar will again host Great Food for a Great Cause 5-9 p.m. on Monday, March 13. This special fundraising dinner benefits the Cancer Support Community Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky. Since 1994, The National Exemplar has donated
Valentine's Day at The National Exemplar
Join us this Valentine's Day for a glass of bubbly, amuse bouche, and a four-course menu, available 5-9:30 p.m. Reserve your table now online or by phone at (513) 271-2103. We are also serving our regular dinner menu. View a PDF version of
Holiday private dining at The National Exemplar
The National Exemplar offers excellent private dining rooms, perfect for your next event or holiday party. Whether it's a dinner with loved ones or colleagues, a rehearsal dinner, business meeting or other celebration, our talented and dedicated staff will
Elk Cove Vineyards Wine Dinner
Wine Dinner: Elk Cove Vineyards Presented by The National Exemplar Restaurant in association with Cutting Edge Selections on Monday, June 6, 2016 starting at 6:30pm. An informative, intimate and delightful evening of great wine, food and friendship
Tap Takeover: Urban Artifact Brewery
This month we welcome Urban Artifact Brewery. Enjoy a sampling of three to four beers, live music plus complimentary snacks and lighter fare provided by Executive Chef Chase Blowers. Reservations not required. Walk-ins welcome. $29
Wine Dinner: Taste of Piedmont, Italy
Presented by wineCraft & The National Exemplar Restaurant on Thursday, April 7, 2016. An informative, intimate and delightful evening of great wine, food and friendship featuring wines from Piedmont, Italy and paired with food created by Executive Chef
TAP TAKEOVER: Warped Wing Brewing Compnay
Join us for our Monthly Tap Takeover in Southerby's Bar the last Monday of every month. Enjoy select craft beer tastings, live music, complimentary snacks and light bites provided by Executive Chef Chase Blowers. Reservations not required. Walk-ins welcome.
MadTree Tap Takeover at Southerby's Bar
Mark your calendars for December 21, 2015 for a night of delicious brews and bites from MadTree Brewing and The National Exemplar!
Wednesday To-Do: dinner and a movie in Mariemont
Enjoy a weekday date-night with The National Exemplar
NOW SERVING: Fresh squeezed juices
Try our two new juices - fresh squeezed daily!
Cincinnati Burger Week is here!
This week only, stop in for dinner at The National Exemplar and enjoy our Cincinnati Burger Week deals: The Bleu Cheese and Horseradish Burger for only $5, or take $5 off any National Exemplar burger! Be sure to tag your photos and posts with
The National Exemplar Burger Issue
BEST BURGER IN THE QUEEN CITY Our Kentucky Bison Burger is so beautiful (and flavorful!), it made the cover of the July issue of Cincinnati Magazine. From the accompanying article: It's not just ground meat: it's bison. This two-fisted burger is
Phoenix Restaurant Group hosts wine dinner series
Three of the region’s best chefs came together to craft a custom menu for the first in a series of wine dinners staged at historic properties. Phoenix Restaurant Group (PRG) chefs Chase Blowers of The National Exemplar, Jeremy Luers of The
National Exemplar hosts fundraiser with John Ruthven
Enjoy dinner and drinks with Artist John Ruthven as we raise funds to benefit the Cincinnati Nature Center. Guests will enjoy a menu specially created by National Exemplar Executive Chef Chase Blowers, a silent auction and presentation by John
Holiday Parties & Dinner Reservations!!!
Tis the season...Now Booking Holiday Parties & Dinner Reservations!!! Our private dining rooms and dinner reservations are quickly filling up this holiday season. Call us today to book your holiday dinner reservations or inquire about our private
CHECK IT OUT! New Fall Menu(s) by Chef Chase Blowers & Co.
New Fall Menu by Chef Chase Blowers We are excited about our new Fall menu which is taking advantage of the season's best available ingredients, vegetables and fruits to complement our chef driven menu and food. Chef Chase has been able to balance the
CHECK IT OUT: NEW VEGETARIAN MENU
Try Chef Chase Blowers new vegetarian dinner menu items on your next visit to The National Exemplar. Executive Chef Chase Blowers has created a new Summer Vegetarian Menu. Enjoy all your traditional favorites plus several new menu items created
JOIN US: Mariemont Mixer
Try Chef Chase Blowers new vegetarian dinner menu items on your next visit to The National Exemplar. Executive Chef Chase Blowers has created a new Summer Vegetarian Menu. Enjoy all your traditional favorites plus several new menu items created