Alara Menu
Welcome to Alara, where culinary artistry meets a vibrant ambiance in Cincinnati. This upscale cocktail bar specializes in seafood and salads, offering an exquisite menu that caters to sophisticated palates.Reservations are encouraged, as the trendily dressed clientele flock to experience its chic atmosphere and attentive service.
Guests rave about the thoughtfully crafted cocktails, like the Spicy Hibiscus Margarita and Passion Fruit Spritz. The seasonally rotating menu features standout dishes such as the Chicken Pomodoro and Lobster Carbonara, both praised for their fresh ingredients and spectacular presentation. The truffle butter on focaccia is an absolute must-try.
- Location: 5410 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, OH
- Cuisine: Seafood, Salad, and Craft Cocktails
- Dining Experience: Dressy, Group-Friendly with Valet Parking
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or seeking a lively night out, Alara ignites every culinary expectation.
Small Plates
Smoked Carrot Hummus
spiced oil, black garlic molasses, Fresno chilies, pickled carrots, crispy chickpeas, sourdough crostinis
H.O.P. Cakes
flashfried heart of palm cakes, citrus frisee salad, avocado aioli, five spice vinaigrette
Korean Corn Dogs
Wagyu beef, wasabi mayo, furikake, soy pearls, micro cilantro
BBQ Pork Buns
seasoned pork, house BBQ sauce, housemade pickles, shaved white onion
Jumbo Shrimp Lobster Tail Cocktail
cocktail sauce and remoulade
Tuna Crudo
yuzu tamari, avocado aioli, fresh citrus, togarashi
Flock Bakery Focaccia
truffle butter, EVOO, Maldon salt, scallion
Heart Of Palm Salad
seasonal vegetables, grapefruit, orange, sunflower shoots, toasted sunflower seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
shredded romaine kale, crispy parmesan sourdough croutons, shaved cured egg yolk, Caesar dressing
Spinach Arugula Salad
red cabbage, fresh orange segments, dried cherries, candied pecans, Danish blue cheese, honey vinaigrette
Fresh Salads
Prime Meats
8oz. Center Cut Filet
served with rosemary truffle butter, bone marrow demi, Alaras chimichurri
8oz. Wagyu Sirloin Strip
Westholme Australian Wagyu, served with rosemary truffle butter, bone marrow demi, Alaras chimichurri
14oz. USDA Prime New York Strip
center cut strip, rosemary truffle butter, bone marrow demi, Alaras chimichurri
32oz. USDA Prime Tomahawk Ribeye
served with rosemary truffle butter, bone marrow demi, Alaras chimichurri
Willow Bend Farms Lamb Chops
four bonein chops, served with rosemary truffle butter, bone marrow demi, Alaras chimichurri
Iberico Pork Chops
brined, sousvide, and finished on the grill, strawberry pomegranate gastrique, sauteed asparagus
Faroe Island Salmon
poblano buerre blanc, quinoa with spinach, fresh citrus relish, micro cilantro
Seared Sea Scallops
leek, spring pea and asparagus saute, crispy prosciutto, cauliflower puree, watermelon radish, corn shoots
Chilean Sea Bass
braised kale and rainbow carrots, Alaras chimichurri, charred lemon, micro carrot
Sesame Seared Tuna
Yellowfin tuna rolled in sesame and seared, sauteed green beans, wasabi vinaigrette
Seafood
Pastas
Lobster Carbonara
rigatoni, fresh carrot puree, fresh asparagus, spring peas, crispy bacon, egg yolk, Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper, micro carrot, lemon zest
Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti
garlic oyster sauce, fresh carrots, red bell pepper, shiitake mushrooms, fried garlic, sunflower seeds, toasted sesame
Beef Tip Pappardelle
tenderloin beef tips, shiitake mushrooms, roasted red pepper sauce, fresh burrata, chive
Chicken Pomodoro
tagliatelle pasta, fresh mozzarella, basil, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, herbs Italiano
Vegetarian Bolognese
radiatori pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, EVOO, fresh basil
Fish Tacos
flashfried branzino, corn tortillas, pickled onions, pineapple pico, salsa verde, salsa taqueria, limes, queso fresco, makes 1012 tacos
Pork Shank Tacos
corn tortillas, pickled onions, pineapple pico, salsa verde, salsa taqueria, limes, queso fresco, makes 1012 tacos
Chicken Milanese
lemon truffle vinaigrette, arugula, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, roasted shiitake mushrooms, charred lemon
32oz. USDA Prime Tomahawk Ribeye
served with rosemary truffle butter, bone marrow demi, Alaras chimichurri
Shared Experience
Accompainments
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
with chive pepper
Crispy Potato Wedges
malt vinegar aioli
Braised Kale
Applewood smoked bacon, white balsamic vinaigrette, Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon zest
Sauteed Green Beans
garlic oyster sauce, red bell pepper, toasted sesame, fried garlic, sunflower seeds
Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Srirachahoney, fresh goat cheese, sunflower seeds
Lobster Mac Cheese
radiatori pasta, cheddar cheese sauce, parmesan bread crumbs, chive, add shaved truffle 10
Banana Bliss
vanilla mousse, fresh banana curd, white chocolate, dark chocolate roasted peanut ring, fresh caramel, bruleed banana
Creamsicle Cloud
passionfruit curd, orange vanilla mousse, color shifting glaze
Blueberries Cream
spiced sponge cake, vanilla mousse, blueberry compote, blueberry gel, fresh lemon curd, oat crunch
Chocolate Espresso Torte
blackberry puree, whipped panna cotta
Chefs Sorbet
seasonal housemade sorbets
Desserts
Signature Cocktails
Smoked Pear
mezcal, Frangelico, ginger syrup, prickly pear puree, fresh lemon, smoke dome
Lifes A Peach And Then You Rye
rye, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, peach puree, fresh lemon
Mi Amaro
Corazon single barrel anejo tequila, Amaro Nonino, Carpano Antica, St. Germaine
Pain Killer
Kraken rum, Hard Truth toasted coconut rum cream, pineapple juice, orange juice, nutmeg
La Louisianne
rye, Benedictine, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, absinthe, Peychauds bitters, Luxardo cherries
Cucumber Collins
Hendricks gin, ginger syrup, fresh cucumber, lemon, club soda
Lychee Ginger
Belvedere vodka, SOHO Lychee liqueur, ginger syrup, fresh lemon
Spicy Hibiscus Margarita
Clean Co. nonalcoholic tequila, agave, Fresnohibiscus syrup, fresh lime, habanerohibiscus rim
Verjus Pear
verjus blanc, prickly pear puree, ginger ale
Passion Fruit Spritz
passion fruit puree, house grenadine, soda, boba
Mocktails
Wines By The Glass Sparkling
Moscato DAsti
Sourgal, Elio Perrone, Italy
Brut
Nicolas Feuillatte, Champagne, France
Brut Rose
Nicolas Feuillatte, Champagne, France
Devils Brut
Casillero del Diablo, Concha Y Toro, Limari Valley, Chile
Campuget 1753
Costieres de Nimes, Rhone Valley
Wines By The Glass Rose
Wines By The Glass White
Riesling
Eroica, Columbia Valley, WA
Sauvignon Blanc
Dashwood, Marlborough, NZ
Pinot Grigio
Rottensteiner, Alto Adige, Italy
Chardonnay
Patz and Hall, Sonoma, CA
Pinot Noir
A to Z Essence, Oregon
Merlot
Revelry, Columbia Valley, WA
Red Blend
Daou Pessimist, Paso Robles, CA
Syrah
E. Guigal, Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
Barbera Del Monferrato,
Hic et Nunc, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon
Quilt, Napa Valley, CA
Zinfandel
Seghesio, Sonoma County, CA
Wines By The Glass Red
Wines By The Glass Coravin Selections
Merlot
Chateau Lassegue Grand Cru, SaintEmillion,Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Franc
Palazzo, Napa Valley, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Anakota, Knights Valley, CA
Brunello Di Montalcino
Il Poggione, Tuscany, Italy
Nebbiolo
Produttori del Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
Espresso Martini
Van Gogh espresso vodka, Absolute Citron vodka, Disaranno, Frangelico, espresso, heavy cream
Lemon Meringue
Caravella limoncello, fresh lemon, simple syrup, heavy cream
Nutty Buddy
Skrewball Peanut Butter whiskey, Mozart chocolate liqueur, Frangelico, heavy cream
Dessert Cocktails
Dessert Wines
Vin Santo
Fattoria del Cerro, Montepulciano, Tuscany
Sauternes
Chateau de Rolland, Bordeaux, France
Late Harvest Riesling
Elk Cove Ultima, Willamette Valley, Oregon
10 Year Tawny,
Noval, Douro, Portugal
Ruby
Noval, Douro, Portugal
Port
Cognac Brandy
Courvoisier VSOP
Hennessy VS
Hennessy XO
Remy Martin XO
Cointreau
Disaronno
Frangelico
Grand Marnier
Kahlua
Amaro Nonino
Baileys Irish Creme
Benedictine
Caravella Limoncello
Chambord
After Dinner
Coffee Tea
Hubbard Cravens Coffee
Hubbard Cravens Decaf
Cappuccino
Caffe Latte
Espresso
Citron Green
Earl Grey
English Breakfast
Ginger Turmeric
Peppermint
Rooibos
Crispy Chicken Slider
wasabi aioli, spicy dill pickle, shredded lettuce
Beef Slider
house blend of beef, mustard aioli, white American cheese, dill pickle
Black Blue Slider
house blend of beef, Danish blue cheese, blackening seasoning, mayo, lettuce
Salmon Slider
malt vinegar aioli, Applewood smoked bacon, shredded lettuce, lemon curd
Happy Hour
White Wines By The Bottle Sparkling
Moscato DAsti
Elio Perrone Sourgal, Italy
Brut Blanc De Blanc
Bruno Paillard, Champagne, France
Brut
Nicolas Feuillatte, Champagne, France
Brut Rose
Nicolas Feuillatte, Champagne, France
Cremant DAlsace
Albert Mann, Alsace, France
Devils Brut
Casillero del Diablo, Concha Y Toro, Limari Valley, Chile
Daou
Paso Robles, CA
Campuget 1753
Costieres de Nimes, France
Belle Glos
Santa Maria, CA
White Wines By The Bottle Rose
White Wines By The Bottle Riesling
Eroica
Columbia Valley, Washington
Weingut Joh. Jos. Prum
Spatlese, Mosel, Germany
Max Ferdinand Richter Kabinett Trochen
Mosel, Germany
Leeuwin Art Series
Margaret River, Australia
Trimbach
Alsace, France
Dr. L
Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany
Dashwood
Marlborough, NZ
JeanMarie Reverdy Fils
Sancerre, France
Aquilini
Red Mountain , WA
Matanzas Creek,
Sonoma Coast, CA
Stoneleigh
Marlborough, NZ
White Wines By The Bottle Sauvignon Blanc
White Wines By The Bottle Pinot GrigioPinot Gris
Hans Rottensteiner
Alto Adige, Italy
Jermann
Friuli, Italy
Ponzi
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Santa Margherita,
Alto Adige, Italy
William Fevre
Chablis, France
BrewerClifton
Santa Rita Hills, CA
Chateau Montelena
Napa Valley, CA
Jadot Meursault,
Cotes de Beaune, France
Pahlmeyer
Napa Valley, CA
Patz And Hall
Sonoma County, CA
Joseph Drouhin Mersault
Burgundy, France
Cakebread
Napa Valley, CA
Domaine Serene Evenstad
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Far Niente
Napa Valley, CA
Maison Louis Latour
Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
DuMol
Russian River Valley, CA
Rombauer
Carneros, CA
Louis Latour
PouillyFuisse, CoteDOr, France
Domaine Joseph Drouhin,
MaconVillages, France
White Wines By The Bottle Chardonnay
White Wines By The Bottle Other White Blends
Chenin Blanc
Fielding Hills, Wahluke Slope, WA
Viognier
E. Guigal Condrieu, Rhone, France
Sauvignon BlancSemillon
Ashes and Diamonds, Napa Valley, CA
Greco Di Tufo
Di PriscoSingle Vineyard, Campania, Italy
Verdicchio Dei Castelli Jesi
La Staffa, Marche, Italy
Albarino
Bodegas La Cana, Rias Baixas, Spain
Gruner Veltliner,
Hopler, Austria
White Blend
Pieropan, Soave Classico, Italy
2011 Vincent Joudart Special Club
Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
2019 Lokoya, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Mt. Veeder, CA
2018 Opus One, Red Blend
Napa Valley, CA
2013 Dom Perignon
Champagne, France
2020 Antinori Tignanello, Sangiovese
Tuscany, Italy
2018 Caymus Special Select, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley, CA
2018 Inglenook Rubicon, Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
Captions Wine List
Red Wines By The Bottle Pinot Noir
Elk Cove
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Belle Glos,Dairyman
Santa Maria, CA
PennerAsh
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Patricia Green
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Sean Mino
Sonoma County, CA
A To Z Essence
Oregon
Domaine Drouhin
Dundee Hills, Oregon
Merry Edwards
Russian River Valley, CA
Miner Family, Garys Vineyard
Santa Lucia Highlands, CA
Louis Jadot,
Beaune Theurons 1er Cru, Beaune, France
Freemark Abbey
Napa Valley, CA
La Jota
Howell Mountain, CA
Revelry
Columbia Valley, WA
Duckhorn,Three Palms Vineyard
Napa Valley, CA
LEcole 41
Columbia Valley, WA
Emmolo
Napa Valley, CA
Northstar
Columbia Valley, WA
Chateau Lassegue Grand Cru
SaintEmillion, Bordeaux, France
Red Wines By The Bottle Merlot
Red Wines By The Bottle Cabernet Sauvignon
Aquilini
Red Mountain, WA
Caymus
Napa Valley, CA
Silver Oak
Alexander Valley, CA
Mollydooker
Gigglepot, McLarenvale, Australia
Anakota
Knights Valley, CA
Caymus Special Select,
Napa Valley, CA
Quilt
Napa Valley, CA
Dauo
Soul of a Lion, Paso Robles, CA
Faust
Napa Valley, CA
Post Beam By Far Niente
Napa Valley, CA
Hollis
Napa Valley, CA
Leeuwin Estate Art Series
Margaret River, Australia
Canard Estate
Napa Valley, CA
Lokoya 2019
Mt. Veeder, CA
Pride Mountain Vineyards
Sonoma County, CA
Round Pond Estate, Bovet
Napa Valley, CA
Col Solare
Napa Valley CA
Inglenook Vineyard Rubicon
Napa Valley, CA
Chimney Rock, Stags Leap District
Napa Valley, CA
Don Melchor
Puente Alto, Chile
Aglianico
Taurasi, Campania, Italy
Barolo
Domenico Clerico Oajana, DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Burgundy
Louis Jadot, Beaune Theurons 1er Cru, Beaune, France
Nebbiolo
Bramaterra DOC, Le Pianelle, Piedmont, Italy
Merlot
Chateau Lassegue, St. Emilion Grand Cru, France
Bordeaux
Chateau Tournefeuille, LalandedePomerol, France
ChateauneufDuPape
e, E. Guigal, Rhone, France
Barbera Del Monferrato
Hic et Nunc Femminile Singolare, Piedmont, Italy
Tempranillo
Torre Muga, Rioja, Spain
Chianti Classico
Le Cinciole, Chianti, Italy
Sangiovese
Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wines By The Bottle Old World Reds
Red Wines By The Bottle Other RedBlends
Cabernet Franc
Palazzo, Napa Valley, CA
GSM Blend
The Offerings, Sans Liege, Central Coast, CA
Red Blend
Opus One 2018, Napa Valley, CA
Petit Sirah
Stags Leap, Napa Valley, CA
Shiraz
dArenberg The Dead Arm, McLaren Vale, Australia
Zinfandel
Seghesio, Sonoma County, CA
