dining

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Snack Time
Enjoy expanded concessions at Music Hall, including signature cocktails, premium coffee, and snacks. Order a drink before the performance, and it will be waiting for you at intermission. Drinks without ice may be enjoyed in Springer Auditorium and all drinks are permitted in Wilks Studio. All food is prohibited in Springer Auditorium.

Opera Menus
Back by popular demand! Before arriving at Music Hall to enjoy an operatic feast for your eyes and ears, enjoy a feast for your stomach at one of our Opera Menus partner restaurants. Make an advanced reservation and you’re guaranteed a delightful dinner with time to make the curtain—best of all, each restaurant features a curated, prix-fixe, 3- or 4-course Opera Menu with delectable options. Partner restaurants for our 2024 Summer Festival will be announced by June 1, 2024.

Restaurants Near Music Hall
Looking to grab a bite before the performance? Over-the-Rhine is known for its vibrant dining scene. Take a look at the OTR Chamber's list of recommended restaurants located near Music Hall.

Preferred Restaurants
The following restaurants offer dining discounts to Cincinnati Opera patrons with a Delizioso! card, a benefit for donors who give $150 and above. For more information about donor benefits or to make a donation to Cincinnati Opera, click here.

Businesses interested in participating in the Delizioso! card program may contact Christine Chait at 513-768-5585 or cchait@cincinnatiopera.org.