National Exemplar Restaurant
Cincinnati, OH
6880 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH, 45227132 itemsUpdated March 28, 2026
Structured menu data
Breakfast & Brunch Sides
FRESH BAKED MUFFIN
FRESH FRUIT BOWL
GLIER'S GOETTA
GRIDDLED HAM
HARDWOOD SMOKED BACON
LIGHTLY DRESSED ORGANIC MIXED GREENS
PORK SAUSAGE
SEASONED BREAKFAST POTATOES
THICK CUT ARTISAN BREAD
served with all natural preserves
UDI'S GLUTEN FREE TOAST
Breakfast & Lunch
Chicken Quesadilla
chicken, blended cheese, pico de gallo served with fresh fruit
Grilled Cheese
(white or wheat bread) gooey american cheese served with chips & fresh fruit
Kids Traditional
scrambled egg, breakfast potatoes, choice of (bacon or sausage) fresh fruit and english muffin
Lil' Stack of Pancakes
choose from (blueberry, chocolate chip or plain) served with fresh fruit and choice of (bacon or sausage)
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
sliced oven roasted turkey, mayo, cheddar cheese on (white or wheat bread) served with chips and fresh fruit
Breakfast Beverages
FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE
blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, banana, yogurt, honey & freshly squeezed orange juice
ICED COFFEE
black | cold-brewed, dark roasted; white | cold-brewed, sweet, creamy with a hint of vanilla
KALE REFRESHER
baby kale, fuji apples, cucumber & lemon
MORNING GLOW
carrot, orange, apple & ginger
WATERMELON CUCUMBER JUICE
watermelon, cucumber, strawberry, lime
Breakfast Features
CHICKEN LITTLE
toasted english muffin topped with sliced tomato, chicken salad, and melted monterey jack cheese served with lightly dressed organic greens
CLASSIC EGG SANDWICH
american cheese, toasted english muffin with your choice of bacon, ham or glier's goetta
HAM & GRUYERE MELT
country ham, sliced tomato, and melted gruyere cheese with dijon mustard on thick cut brioche bread served with lightly dressed organic greens
HEALTHY TURKEY EGG WHITE
egg white omelet with fresh shaved roasted turkey, caramelized onions, tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese served with lightly dressed organic greens
TURKEY DILL CREPE
roasted turkey, mushrooms, fresh spinach, onions, jack cheese folded into our crepeggs and topped with diced tomatoes, house-made hollandaise sauce and fresh dill, served with lightly dressed organic greens
Brunchy Cocktails
EXEMPLAR COFFEE
house blend coffee, baileys irish cream, frangelico, whipped cream
FRESH FRUIT BELLINI
peach, strawberry, or mango puree, triple sec or peach snapps, bubbles
NE HOUSE BLOODY MARY
vodka, zing zang, seasoned rim, celery
NE HOUSE MIMOSA
fresh squeezed orange juice and bubbles
PATIO JUICE
red or white, brandy, white grape, lemon, demerara, simple, fresh fruit
THE EXEMPLAR
prosecco, chambord, cranberry, pineapple, simple, lemon
TIP TOP BLOODY MARY
our over-the-top monster made with, tito's vodka, zing zang, spicy sauce, spiced rim, topped with everything but the kitchen sink!
WATERMELON FRESCA
white rum, watermelon water, orange liquour, fresh lemon, simple syrup
Choose 2 Lunch Special
1/2 SANDWICH - SOUP - SALAD
LUNCH SPECIAL COMBO
Choose 2: 1/2 Sandwich, Soup, or Salad
Coffee, Tea & Soda
COCA-COLA SOFT DRINKS
CRANBERRY, APPLE, GRAPEFRUIT & V8 ORANGE JUICE
HERBAL TEAS
selection of hot organic herbal teas
HOT CHOCOLATE
ICED TEA
MILK
low-fat milk, almond milk
NE SIGNATURE HOUSE BLENDED COFFEE
full pot of our premium full flavored, freshly brewed coffee. regular or decaf
Dinner
Grilled Chicken
marinated grilled chicken breast served with one side item
Junior Cheeseburger
sakura wagyu beef, american cheese, served with chips
Egg-Cellent Dishes
BREAKFAST TACOS
cage free scrambled eggs, chorizo, smoked chicken shredded cheese blend, avocado, salsa verde & pico de gallo served in flour tortillas
CARNITAS VERDE BREAKFAST BURRITO
salsa verde braised pork, breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, cheddar jack cheese, avocado, black bean, lettuce, topped with salsa verde, pickled red onion & cotija cheese
CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT
two poached cage-free eggs* atop a toasted english muffin piled high with country ham & vine-ripened tomatoes topped with hollandaise sauce
SMOKED SALMON EGGS BENEDICT
two poached cage-free eggs* atop a toasted english muffin, pastrami smoked salmon, vine-ripened tomatoes topped with hollandaise sauce
Entrees
GRILLED "CENTER CUT" FILET
USDA aged | black angus beef | whipped potatoes | creamy spinach | bordelaise sauce
GRILLED BRANZINO
mediterranean sea bass | cous cous | roasted corn | roasted red pepper | green onion | jalapeño | grana padana | lime | cilantro chimichurri
LIVER & ONIONS
beef liver | whipped potatoes | onion-bacon sauté
MUSHROOM-TRUFFLE GARGANELLI
penne style pasta | wild mushroom ragout | white wine | thyme | black truffle | butter | parmigiano
PAN SEARED SALMON
norwegian KVARY island salmon | nappa cabbage | bacon | dashi | parsnip puree
PAPPARDELLE AL RAGU
tuscan syle beef ragu | carrots | peas | grana cheese | parsley
PORK SHANK (OSSO BUCO)
cider braised-molasses glazed pork shank | creamy grits | brussels sprouts | carrots | cider jus | smoked almond gremolata
PRIME RIB AU JUS
aged 28 days | slow cooked | whipped potatoes | charred broccolini | creamy horseradish
ROASTED AMISH CHICKEN
antibiotic free | cold air chilled airline chicken breast | seasonal inspired risotto | chicken jus
SCALLOPS
fresh japanese HOKKAIDO scallops | soft cheesy grits | melted leeks-spinach | topped with frisee - brown butter-bacon-hazelnut crumble | saba | chive
SEAFOOD "ALFREDO"
fresh fettucini | scallop | shrimp | creamy garlic parmesan sauce | garlic breadcrumbs | Italian parsley
Fresh Start
AVOCADO TOAST
thick cut quinoa artisan toast topped with crushed avocado, hard boiled egg, chili oil, arugula & queso fresco
PROTEIN PACKED QUINOA BOWL
house smoked chicken breast, scrambled cage free egg whites, kale, carrots, black beans, roasted tomato, basil pesto, cotija cheese & baby arugula
SMOKED SALMON & EVERYTHING BAGEL
pastrami smoked salmon, whipped boursin cream cheese, toasted H&H everything bagel, baby arugula, red onion, cucumber, everything seasoning
STEEL CUT OATS
topped with house macerated berries, fresh sliced banana & toasted pecans served with low-fat milk, brown sugar & fresh baked muffin of the day
STRAWBERRY & BANANA CREPE
fresh sliced strawberry & banana, mascarpone, maple pecan granola & local ohio honey
Mariemont Favorites
TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST
two fresh cage-free eggs* cooked any style with your choice of hardwood smoked bacon, griddled ham, pork sausage or glier's goetta. served with whole grain artisan toast, all-natural house preserves & seasoned breakfast potatoes
TRI-FECTA
two fresh cage-free eggs* cooked any style with your choice of belgian waffle or a multi-grain pancake. plus, your choice of hardwood smoked bacon, griddled ham, pork sausage or glier's goetta
Middle Griddle
BELGIAN WAFFLE
a light airy waffle topped with powdered sugar, served with warm maple syrup
BERRY FRENCH TOAST
thick cut sixteen bricks sourdough dredged in custard batter, topped with whipped butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon & macerated berries
BLUEBERRY PANCAKES
made from scratch, served with warm maple syrup, blueberry compote & whipped butter
LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES
fresh ricotta cheese lightly folded into our multi-grain batter. served as a stack of two pancakes topped with macerated berries & creamy lemon curd
MULTI-GRAIN PANCAKES
made from scratch, served with warm maple syrup & whipped butter
SPECIALTY PANCAKES
made from scratch, choice of chocolate chip, banana crunch, or cheddar & bacon, topped with whipped butter, and served with warm maple syrup
Omelets & Hash
BACON & AVOCADO OMELET
hardwood smoked bacon, fresh avocado, monterey jack topped with pico de gallo & sour cream
FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST HASH
two cage-free eggs cooked any style, bacon, avocado, roasted onions & tomatoes with cheddar & monterey jack cheese
GARDEN VEGETABLE HASH
two cage-free eggs cooked any style, roasted sweet potatoes, zucchini, crimini mushrooms, red peppers, asparagus, crispy onions & whipped boursin cheese
HAM & GRUYÈRE OMELET
country ham, gruyère cheese & fresh herbs
SOUTHWESTERN OMELET
fire roasted green chiles, sautéed onions, chorizo, black beans, cilantro, cotija cheese, lime crema & topped with salsa verde
VEGGIE OMELET
market inspired omelet filled with the weeks freshest veggies & topped with feta cheese
WORKS OMELET
griddled ham, bacon, pork sausage, roasted seasonal vegetables with monterey jack & cheddar cheese
On The Side
CHARRED BROCCOLINI
roasted garlic | red chili flakes
CREAMY SPINACH
parmesan bechamel
HONEY GLAZED CARROTS
toasted hazelnuts
MAC & CHEESE
pasta shells | fontina | gruyere | parmasean | sage-prosciutto breadcrumbs
MASHED POTATOES
butter | cream | salt
Private Dining Menus
Brunches
Brunch menus available for private dining.
Buffets
Flexible buffet options available.
Hors d'oeuvres
A variety of hors d'oeuvres to choose from.
Hot Lunches
Delicious hot lunch options.
Plated Dinners
Customizable plated dinners for any occasion.
Snack Breaks
Custom snack options for breaks.
Sandwiches
B.L.T.E
two fresh cage-free eggs cooked any style, smoked bacon, tomato, iceberg lettuce & basil aioli served on toasted wheat bread
BISON BURGER
half pound durham ranch bison, pepper-jack cheese, chipotle mayo, baby arugula, fried onions, potato bun
DONNA'S CHICKEN SALAD
all-natural white meat chicken salad with grapes, pecans, celery piled high on artisan toasted whole grain bread with sliced tomato & romaine lettuce
FRENCH DIP AU JUS
freshly shaved prime rib | warm parisian bread | creamy horseradish | melted provolone cheese
MARIEMONT CLUB
turkey, hardwood smoked bacon, country ham, tillamook aged cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, tomato & mayo on artisan thick cut whole wheat bread
REUBEN
housemade pulled corned beef with riesling braised sauerkraut, thousand island & swiss on toasted rye
SALMON PATTY MELT
house made norwegian KVARY island salmon patty | toasted rye bread | quick pickle cucumber | avocado | boursin cheese | baby arugula
THE COMEBACK BURGER
two sakura wagyu fresh ground beef patties, american cheese, bread & butter pickles with comeback sauce served on soft potato bun
Share or Not
BACON WRAPPED DATES
stuffed with chorizo | spicy roasted tomato sauce
CARNITAS VERDE SLIDERS (3)
green chili braised pork | crushed avocado | escabeche | cilantro | cotija cheese | challah bun
CHARCUTERIE PLATTER
cured meat | aged cheese | seasonal accompaniments | toast points | warm biscuit
CHILLED SHRIMP
wild caught shrimp | spicy house cocktail sauce | lemon | salted crackers
MUSSELS CARBONARA
parmigiano cream | guanciale | black pepper | scallions | crispy shallot-garlic | parsley
SHORT RIB MAC & CHEESE
monterey jack | tillamook cheddar | gruyere & parmesan cheese | topped with house made short rib | fried onions | candied jalapenos | green onions | chipotle aioli
SMOKED SALMON FLATBREAD
pastrami smoked salmon | grilled flatbread | whipped cream cheese | pickled red onion | baby arugula | everything seasoning | extra virgin oliva oil
Soup & Salads
ARUGULA & BABY KALE SALAD
fresh organic greens, shaved manchego cheese, balsamic glaze & housemade lemon vinaigrette add salmon | grilled chicken
CAESAR SALAD
baby kale, romaine heart, sourdough croutons, grana padana cheese, creamy caesar dressing add salmon | grilled chicken
COBB SALAD
organic mixed greens, hardwood smoked bacon, oven roasted all natural white meat turkey, tomato, hard boiled egg, topped with farmhouse bleu cheese dressing & crumbles
HUNGARIAN MUSHROOM SOUP
our housemade signature soup
SMOKED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
all natural smoked chicken breast, chopped romaine & mixed greens, avocado, black beans, red onion, haricots verts, tomato, feta with honey-chipotle dressing
SOUP OF THE DAY
ask your server about our daily feature
Starters
CHOPPED BEET SALAD
confit beets smoked almonds | green apple | frisee radicchio | romaine heart | black truffle whipped goat cheese | citrus vinaigrette
FARM GREENS SALAD
mixed organic greens | cucumber | tomato | carrot | red wine vinaigrette
NE CAESAR SALAD
baby kale | romaine heart | sourdough croutons | grana padana cheese | creamy caesar dressing
STEAKHOUSE WEDGE SALAD
crisp iceberg lettuce | hardwood smoked bacon | hard-boiled egg | danish blue cheese | heirloom cherry tomatoes | pickled red onion | house made creamy blue cheese dressing
Sweets
CARROT CAKE
house favorite, cream cheese icing, served warm
CHOCOLATE CAKE
whipped chocolate-mascarpone, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil
LEMON TART
lemon cream, vol au vent, sugared berries
Wine by the Glass - Red
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Sangiovese poggio al tufo rompicollo italy
GRENACHE/SYRAH BLEND
mouvedre guigal cotes-du-rhone FRA
MALBEC
la posta 'fazzio' ARG
PINOT NOIR
elk cove ORG
SUPER TUSCAN
poggio al tufo ITL
TEMPRANILLO
gota de arena ESP
Wine by the Glass - Rose
SYRAH/TEMPRANILLO
honoro vera ESP
Wine by the Glass - White
CHARDONNAY
grayson CAL
CHENIN BLANC
mary taylor anjou FRA
PINOT GRIGIO
bosco dei crimioli, italy
PROSECCO
ca'furlan, italy
RIESLING
konrad hahn GER
SAUVIGNON BLANC
ponga NZ