Taste of Belgium - Over The Rhine Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Taste of Belgium - Over The Rhine, a delightful culinary gem in Cincinnati that brings the flavors of Belgium to life. Nestled at 1135 Vine St, this restaurant offers a unique menu that tantalizes taste buds with a range of options.
- Sharables & Sides: Indulge in crispy Brussels sprouts or hearty Belgian meatballs, perfectly paired with flavorful sauces.
- Waffles & Chicken: Experience signature dishes like the Korean or Nashville-style chicken and waffles, where each bite bursts with flavor.
- Light Bites: For those seeking something lighter, the Avocado Toast and Garden Salad offer refreshing options.
With rave reviews highlighting the exceptional service and unique offerings, Taste of Belgium promises not just a meal, but a memorable dining experience. Whether you're craving indulgent comfort food or a light brunch, their diverse menu has something for everyone. Come for the food, stay for the warmth of the ambiance!
SHARABLES & SIDES
FRITES & DIPS
Chipotle mayo, pesto mayo, malt vinegar mayo, curry ketchup
BRUSSELS
Brussels sprouts, pancetta, sherry vin
BEER CHEESE
Raspberry lambic, house-made pretzels. Extra pretzels – 4
BELGIAN FRITES
Twice fried, chipotle mayo
MAC & CHEESE
Cheddar sauce, toasted breadcrumbs. Add chicken – 6
BREAKFAST SIDES
Smoked bacon – pork sausage – turkey links – Eckerlin goetta – breakfast potatoes – cold smoked salmon – fruit bowl – two eggs your way – biscuit – croissant – ciabatta – waffle
CARBONNADES POUTINE (Dinner only )
TOB Tripel beer braised beef, frites, radish, pickled onions, parsley, Urban Stead curds
BELGIAN MEATBALLS (Dinner only)
Pork and beef, choice of Belgian or marinara sauce
BELGIAN CHEESE CROQUETTES (Dinner only)
Gruyère and Swiss cheese, nutmeg, marinara
MUSSELS GRATIN (Dinner only )
Belgium’s response to Oysters Rockefeller – Gruyère, breadcrumbs, white wine, garlic
GRANOLA PARFAIT
Yogurt, berry sauce, berries, TOB granola, ciabatta & almond butter
BISTRO SALAD
Medium steak, 80 Acres special blend, red onions, tomatoes, croutons, house-made ranch
AVOCADO TOAST
Ciabatta, avocado, tangy cucumber salad, sunny-side egg
GARDEN SALAD
80 Acres special blend, cucumber, carrots, red onions, radishes, grated parmesan cheese, red wine vin
HARVEST SALAD
Grilled chicken, 80 Acres special blend, herbed farmer’s cheese, apple, sweet potato, dried cherries, farro, black pepper nuts, pomegranate vin
SAVORY CRÊPES
HAM, GRUYÈRE & EGG*, TURKEY-BACON-RANCH*, PEPPERS, ONIONS & HERBED CHEESE
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
WAFFLE & CHICKEN
CLASSIC
Ohio maple syrup, hot sauce, blue cheese salad
NASHVILLE
Hot seasoning, pickle, kale slaw
KOREAN
Gochujang, tangy cucumber salad
CLASSIC
Grilled ham & arugula
FLORENTINE
Sautéed spinach and sliced tomatoes
NORDIC
Smoked salmon spread, capers, arugula
BENNIES
HANDHELDS
BRUNCH BURGER
Waffle, smoked bacon, Havarti, sunny-side egg, Ohio maple syrup
GRILLED OR FRIED CHICKEN
Smoked Gouda, lettuce, tomato, aioli, house-made ciabatta
BELGIAN BURGER
Cheddar, special sauce, arugula, fried onions, brioche bun
SOUTHWEST WAFFLE
Roasted turkey, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo
BISTRO BURGER
Smoked bacon, herbed farmer’s cheese, tomato, arugula, aioli, brioche bun
S’MORE
LAVENDER SUGAR & LEMON CURD
BANANA & NUTELLA
PLAIN
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM
CARAMEL, APPLE & WALNUT
OVER-THE-TOP
Lemon curd, berries, maple-Ricotta whipped cream, black pepper nuts
WAFFLES & CRÊPES
SIGNATURE BRUNCH
BREAKFAST PLATE
Two farm eggs, breakfast potatoes, choice of protein and bread. Proteins: Eckerlin goetta, pork sausage, turkey links, applewood smoked bacon or black bean patty. Breads: waffle, biscuit, croissant or ciabatta
STEAK & EGG
Flank steak, chimichurri, 2 eggs your way, breakfast potatoes
CHICKEN BISCUIT & GRAVY
Pepper gravy, fried chicken breast, sunny-side egg
OMELET
Chorizo: pepper jack, pico de gallo, Bacon & cheese: cheddar, peppers & onions, Vegetarian: spinach, roasted tomatoes, herbed farmer’s cheese
NOT-A-BURRITO
House-made chorizo, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, breakfast potatoes, sweet crêpe wrap. Served with pico de gallo, jalapeño cream, sour cream
BUDDHA BOWL
Sweet potatoes, pickled onions, roasted shallots & mushrooms, shredded carrots, kimchi, farro, avocado, arugula, lemon vin. Add an egg – 2
MCWAFFLE
Egg, bacon, Gruyère, Ohio Maple syrup
BELTUCKY HOT BROWN
Roasted turkey, candied bacon, tomato, cheddar sauce, waffle
MUSSELS DU JOUR
Prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients. Add frites- 5/8 Add bread bowl- 5
BELGIAN TURKEY CLUB
Roasted turkey, Havarti, smoked bacon, cucumber, shredded carrot, hard boiled egg and aioli on house-made ciabatta
NICOISE SALAD
Rare-seared tuna, 80 Acres greens, haricots verts, fingerlings, sweet baby peppers, grape tomatoes, olives, hard boiled egg, red wine vinaigrette
HAM & BRIE
Smoked ham, Brie, Granny Smith apples and pesto on house-made ciabatta. On a waffle- 2 extra
FISH SANDWICH
Kwaremont beer battered haddock, kale slaw, brioche bun, tartar sauce
FARMER’S FRESH CIABATTA
Freshly sliced cucumber & tomato, shredded carrot, spinach and herbed farmer’s cheese on house-made ciabatta
LUNCH SPECIALS - Weekdays 10:00 AM- 04:00 PM
WAKE-UP COCKTAILS
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Just like Taste of Belgium, enjoy it any time of day
ACER CHAI
Chai latte, maple bourbon
KNIGHTS RESERVE
Woodford Reserve, vanilla, brown sugar syrup, bitters
FIERY FRESCA
Jalapeño tequila, white grapefruit, agave, lime
BELGIAN MULE
Genever, lime juice, ginger beer
BASIL SMASH
House-made lemon basil vodka, Aperol, peach
QUEEN CITY RITA
Tequila, guava, orange liqueur, lime
SUMMER VIBES
House-made berry rum, OJ, pineapple, mango, sprite
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
MIMOSAS
VACAY
Passion fruit syrup, pineapple juice
#BASIC
Orange juice
BELLINI
Peach schnapps, peach purée
MIMOSA FLIGHT
#Basic, Bellini, SBL, Vacay
SBL
Strawberry/basil syrup, lemonade
BLOODY
Vodka
MARIA
Tequila or Jalapeno Tequila
SPICY
House-infused spicy vodka
VIRGIN
0-proof
HELLO MARIES
FREE SPIRIT
WILDEST DREAMS
Lavender, lemonade
RAINY DAYS
House-made blueberry syrup, lemonade, soda water
BEACH VIBES
Mango, pineapple, OJ, sprite
SMOOTHIES
Four berry mix or strawberry/banana
TOB LATTE
Dark chocolate, candied orange
WAFFLE LATTE
Maple syrup, caramel, waffle garnish
ESPRESSO BAR
SALADS
NIÇOISE SALAD
Rare-seared tuna, 80 Acres greens, haricots verts, fingerlings, sweet baby peppers, grape tomatoes, olives, hard boiled egg, red wine vin
BISTRO SALAD
Medium-seared flank steak, 80 Acres greens, red onions, tomatoes, croutons, house-made ranch
HARVEST SALAD
Grilled chicken, 80 Acres greens, herbed farmer’s cheese, apple, sweet potato, dried cherries, farro, black pepper nuts, pomegranate vin
GARDEN SALAD
80 Acres greens, cucumber, carrots, red onions, radishes, grated parmesan cheese, red wine vin
MARINIERE
Carrots, celery, onions, white wine.
PESTO CREAM
Basil pesto, onions, garlic, white wine, cream
PROVENCALE
Onions, garlic, tomatoes, white wine
CHORIZO
House-made chorizo, onions, garlic, tomatoes, white wine, cilantro
MUSSELS
MAINS - Dinner
PASTA BOLOGNESE
Pork, beef, carrots, celery, onions, tomatoes, white wine
STEAK & FRITES
Flank steak, garlic butter, blue cheese salad & lemon vin Sauce au poivre – 3 Add 2 eggs – 4
SALMON
Farro, roasted tomatoes, spinach, fingerlings potatoes
WAFFLE BIRRIA
Belgian beer braised beef, Mexican spices, red onion, cilantro
FISH & FRITES
Kwarmenot beer battered haddock, kale slaw, tartar sauce, frites
BELTUCKY HOT BROWN
Roasted turkey, candied bacon, tomato, cheddar sauce, waffle
BREAKFAST FOR DINNER
Two farm eggs, breakfast potatoes, choice of protein and bread. Proteins: Eckerlin goetta, pork sausage, turkey links, smoked bacon or black bean patty. Breads: waffle, biscuit, croissant or ciabatta
WAFFLE FLIGHT
Four mini waffles – S’mores, lemon curd & lavender sugar, strawberries & cream, banana & Nutella
GOETTA HASH
Eckerlin goetta, frites, roasted peppers & onions, two sunny side eggs, Add cheddar sauce or pepper gravy – 2
CARBONNADES POUTINE
TOB Tripel beer braised beef, frites, pickled red onions, parsley, Urban Stead cheese curds, sunny side egg
NATI CRÊPE
Eckerlin goetta, egg, roasted peppers and onions, Havarti
BIRRIA WAFFLE A CHEVAL
Belgian beer-braised beef, fried egg, Mexican spices, red onion, avocado, cilantro
WAFFLE & LOX
Cold smoked salmon, whipped cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, hard boiled egg, red onion, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
CHORIZO & EGG SAMMY
House-made chorizo and soft scrambled eggs on house-made ciabatta
BRUNCHY WRAP
Sweet crêpe, egg white, spinach, roasted mushrooms & onions, turkey sausage, and Gruyère served with a side of fruit
Weekend Brunch - Only available on weekends before 4:00 pm
Desserts
CHOCOLATE TORTE
Chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache
MACARONS
Trio of house-made macarons
CRÈME BRÛLÉE
Coffee flavored custard and caramelized sugar
BELGIAN TOASTIES
Brown sugar, s’more, or wild berry
CHEESECAKE
New York style or seasonal variety
COOKIES
Peanut butter, snickerdoodle, chocolate chip – 3 Iced oatmeal raisin, iced sprinkle sugar cookie – 3.50 Vegan chocolate chip – 4
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Just like Taste of Belgium, enjoy it any time of day
BELGIAN COFFEE DELUXE
Americano, Jameson, Bailey’s, whipped cream
Perk up
Wind Down
DECAF ESPRESSO MARTINI
The martini you know and love, without the caffeine
KNIGHTS RESERVE
Woodford Reserve, vanilla, brown sugar, bitters
ACER CHAI
Chai latte, spiked with maple bourbon
FIERY FRESCA
Jalapeño tequila, white grapefruit, agave, lime
ACER-CHAI
Chai Latte spiked with house-infused maple bourbon
KNIGHT’S RESERVE
Woodford Reserve, vanilla, brown sugar syrup, bitters
BELGIAN MULE
Genever, lime juice, ginger beer
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Just like Taste of Belgium, enjoy it any time of day!
QUEEN CITY-RITA
Tequila, guava, agave, orange liquer, lime juice
DROP OF SUNSHINE
Our twist on a lemon drop with with house Limoncello
SUMMER VIBES
House-infused berry rum, mango, pineapple, orange juice
Cocktails
Mocktails
RAINY DAYS
House-made blueberry syrup, lemonade, soda water
WILDEST DREAMS
Lavender, lemonade
BEACH VIBES
Mango, pineapple juice, orange juice, sprite
BAPTIST WIT
Wit 5% ABV. Looking for a beer to bless your day? This one’s a saint! Bright, citrusy, and as refreshing as an afternoon nap. Hallelujah!
LA CHOUFFE
Belgian Golden Strong Ale 8% ABV. You’ll feel like a garden gnome on an adventure. Refreshingly light and hoppy with just the right amount of mischief.
BAVIK SUPER PILS
Pilsner 5.2% ABV. Crisp, clean, and perfect for pilsner purists. The beer you didn’t know you needed until it’s all you can think about.
VAL DIEU 800
Belgian Blonde Ale 5.5% ABV. 800 years of brewing? This beer has seen some things. Sip it slow, and let history unfold with every caramel- drenched drop.
Beers - Crisp
Beers - FLIGHT
BAPTIST WIT
Wit 5% ABV. Looking for a beer to bless your day? This one’s a saint! Bright, citrusy, and as refreshing as an afternoon nap. Hallelujah!
LA CHOUFFE
Belgian Golden Strong Ale 8% ABV. You’ll feel like a garden gnome on an adventure. Refreshingly light and hoppy with just the right amount of mischief.
BAVIK SUPER PILS
Pilsner 5.2% ABV. Crisp, clean, and perfect for pilsner purists. The beer you didn’t know you needed until it’s all you can think about.
VAL DIEU 800
Belgian Blonde Ale 5.5% ABV. 800 years of brewing? This beer has seen some things. Sip it slow, and let history unfold with every caramel- drenched drop.
BELGIAN 101
Baptist Wit, Duvel 6.66, Kwaremont, TOB IPA
BELGIAN 201
Rodenbach, ToB Tripel, St. Bernardus. Abt 12, Val-Dieu 800.
DOWNEAST CIDER
Cider- 5.1%. Juicy and sweet. Tastes and smells just like farm fresh cider. Intensely flavorful, remarkably drinkable. Ask your server what seasonal flavor we have on tap.
Beers - Fruit
Beers - Hops
TOB IPA
Belgian IPA 5.9% ABV. Exclusive to Taste of Belgium, crush it and smile. This IPA is refreshing and easily drinkable with a smooth, fruity, creamy taste and a spicy hop finish that is never overpowering.
RHINEGEIST TRUTH
IPA 7.2% ABV. The truth may hurt, but this crisp, hoppy IPA goes down so smooth you won’t mind at all. Prepare for a citrus punch right in the taste buds.
DUVEL 6.66
Belgian Blonde Ale 6.66% ABV. Don’t worry, it’s not possessed, unless you count the spell it casts on your taste buds. Light, fruity, and devilishly good.
3 FLOYD’S ZOMBIE DUST
Pale Ale- 6.5% ABV. Ever wonder what it’s like to drink a zombie? This pale ale is loaded with hops and will raise your spirits from the dead.
SONDER YOU BETCHA!
Hazy IPA 6.5% ABV. Betcha can’t drink just one! This citrusy, hazy IPA is so refreshing, you’ll be calling it your new best friend by the end of the pint.
MCCHOUFFE
Belgian Dark Ale 8% ABV. Like La Chouffe’s older, bolder sibling. Full of malty goodness and a little attitude.
CHIMAY GRAND RESERVE (Blue)
Quadrupel 9% ABV. Big, bold, and packing enough complexity to make your head spin in the best way possible.
ST. BERNARDUS 12
Quadrupel 10.5% ABV. Dark and complex, like the beer version of a long novel you can’t put down. Pour one and get lost in its rich, velvety depths.
NEW BELGIUM FAT TIRE
Amber Ale 5.2% ABV. Like a smooth ride down a scenic trail. It’s the perfect beer for when you’re coasting through life, one sip at a time.
Beers - Malt / Rich
Beers - TART/SOUR
DELIRIUM RED
Mixed-Fermentation Sour 8% ABV. Like a sweet little dessert in a glass. Fruity, creamy, and with just enough tartness to keep things interesting.
RODENBACH
Flanders Red Ale 5.2% ABV. The return of a legendary beer! Matured for two years in oak casks, addition of sour cherries creates sharp, sweet & sour flavors. Add Grenadine to drink it like they do in Belgium!
CHERRY CHOUFFE
Fruit- 8% ABV. It’s a cherry bomb of flavor! Like a fun summer fling, sweet, tart, and gone before you know it.
CHIMAY CINQ CENTS (WHITE)
Tripel- 8% ABV. It’s like the teacher’s pet of beers. Balanced, refined, and just a little too good at everything.
KWAREMONT
Belgian Golden Strong Ale 6.6% ABV. Exclusive to Taste of Belgium, crush it and smile. This IPA is refreshing and easily drinkable with a smooth, fruity, creamy taste and a spicy hop finish that is never overpowering
TOB TRIPEL
Tripel 7.5% ABV. Exclusive to Taste of Belgium, made with unique yeast and hops varieties, the primary taste is fruity & floral with flavors of citrus, coriander, clove, & grapefruit
DELIRIUM TREMENS
Belgian Strong Pale 8.5% ABV. This one’s got all the charm and danger of a pink elephant. Smooth, spicy, and deceptively strong. Watch your step!
Beers - YEAST / SPICE
Beers - Cans
CHIMAY WHITE
Tripel 8% ABV
HIGH NOON TEQUILA
Variety 4.5% ABV
BAVIK SUPER PILS
Pilsner 5.2% ABV
HIGH NOON VODKA
Variety 4.5% ABV
DELIRIUM TREMENS
Belgian Strong Pale Ale. 8.5% ABV
RHINEGEIST BEER FOR HUMANS
Pale Ale 4.5% ABV
DUVEL
Belgian Blonde 8.5% ABV
CHIMAY BLUE
Qudruple 9% ABV
MICHELOB ULTRA
Lager 4.2% ABV
CHIMAY RED
Dubel 7% ABV
MILLER LITE
Lager 4.2% ABV
CHERRY CHOUFFE
Fruit 8% ABV
COORS LIGHT
Lager 4.2% ABV
ORVAL
Belgian Pale Ale 6.9% ABV
Beers - Bottles
Beers - ON DECK
KWAK
Belgian Amber Ale 8.4% ABV. Pour it into the cool glass and watch that big ol’ bulbous head appear. This is the grand-daddy of beers with a caramel kick and a cheeky wink.
NEW BELGIUM FAT TIRE
Amber Ale – 5.2% ABV. Like a smooth ride down a scenic trail. It’s the perfect beer for when you’re coasting through life, one sip at a time.
VOODOO RANGER JUICY HAZE
Hazy IPA – 7.5% ABV. Bursting with tropical, juicy flavors. It’s bold, it’s refreshing, and it casts a spell of flavor you won’t want to break
CA’FURLAN PROSECCO
Sparkling. Veneto, Italy
Wine - SPARKLING
Wine - WHITE
BISTRO WHITE
White blend
GRAYSON CELLARS
Chardonnay. California
MERCI
White Muscadet. Sevre et Maine, FR
CANTINA COLLI
Pinot Grigio. Trentino-Alto Adige, I
ENFANT TERRIBLE
Rose. Côtes du Rhône, FR
Wine - ROSÉ
Wine - RED
BISTRO RED
Red Blend
C.M.S.
Cabernet Sauvignon. Columbia Valley, WA
CHÂTEAU LES TERRASSES
Bordeaux Red Blend. Bordeaux, FR
STRAIGHT SHOOTER
Pinot Noir. Willamette Valley, OR
REVELRY
Merlot Columbia Valley, WA
COASTALO RED CREAM SODA
Delta 9 5mg
GUINNESS 0.0
Draught
NA CHOUFFE
Belgian Blonde
ATHLETIC BREWS
Variety
Non-Alcoholic (Bottles/Cans)
All You Can Eat
All You Can Eat Mussels & Frites
Thu 4p – close, 23 AYCE Mussels & Frites. 1/2 off bottles of wine
Morning Happy Hour Weekdays
7:30a – 10a, 2 off Mimosas and Bloodies. Happy Hour Starting at 3p, 2 off ALL bar drinks, 4 off apps