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513-721-5456
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1077 Celestial St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Fax: 513-721-5403

High atop Mount Adams, a Cincinnati historical treasure has been reinvented to take on a new role in its 120-plus-year history. Formerly Rookwood Pottery, Porkopolis has arrived offering up appetizers like meatballs and stuffed mushrooms, sandwiches, pasta, meatloaf, and, of course, the namesake: ribs and an army of pork chop choices. The inside still has the kilns intact, which dominate the restaurant from floor to tilted-back-head ceiling. As with any building constructed during the administration of Rutherford B. Hayes, the inside layout is quirky and craggy, with tables tucked away in hidden corners or circling a kiln. There are three "dining rooms" inside several hollowed-out kilns -- actually, it's just a single table inside, but it's still cool to look straight up and see daylight as if you're in a chimney. A full, curved bar serves up happy-hour specials, and a pool table in the loft offers an interesting bird's-eye view. Where else can you shoot a game and drink a draft with a 25-foot kiln to your right?

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6 Ratings and Reviews

  • Its Has The best Menu

    Review rating : 5out of 5   baclsh - 02/20/2008

    I went there with friends and the atmosphere is excellent , Customer service great and the food cant say enough!!
    And if you go out to watch a game the bar scene is fun! !!
    Just Ask For Linsey or Katy
    Those girls are hot bartendars !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    The Owner is always there to make sure everything runs smooth for you and your family
    Thanks Again See You Soon

  • Great RIBS and CHOPS

    Review rating : 5out of 5   clarkiiiwh - 03/07/2007

    These are the best ribs I have ever had. They fell off the bone and were very juicy. The Jack Daniels chops were also excellent.

  • Great Steak!

    Review rating : 4out of 5   kitkat5510 - 01/20/2007

    We've eaten here several times and there are two great items on their menu. One is the Filet Mignon. One of the best we've had anywhere. The second is their Apple Porkchop. So tender and juicy, not dry. The restaurant has a lot of interesting detail inside, especially the beautiful stained glass windows. This restaurant is owned by Nick's Chops and Chasers, so you can count on the Steaks being great! We will be regular customers!

  • Excellent dining Experience

    Review rating : 5out of 5   flitter8403 - 03/21/2006

    The ribs at porkopols are the best. Also the atmosphere is the best. most places give crayons porkopolis give etch a sketches.My neice loved it.

  • Great New Place

    Review rating : 5out of 5   katieanne4 - 03/20/2006

    I thought the food was excellent and the menu has many different things to try. Everyone needs to try Porkopolis!!!!!!

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