At the Plate
The new menu at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati is a home run
(*ducks*)
The steakhouse introduced its new executive culinary team yesterday, at an event hosted by Cincinnati Reds legend and National Baseball Hall of Fame Catcher Johnny Bench and Property President Justin Wyborn.
The special event with Bench introduced some heavy hitters to Hard Rock’s culinary team. Josh Treadway, a former manager at Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, is the new general manager of Council Oak Steaks & Seafood. He is joined by Chef Mathew Polanka, as the executive chef at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, with Chef Clint Walker, now the executive sous chef at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati.
New menu items were unveiled that pay homage to Bench, who is regarded as one of the greatest MLB catchers of all time.
“Johnny Bench’s Catch & Release,” a 10-ounce Blackened Gulf Snapper represents Bench’s 10 Gold Glove Awards, as well as his favorite fish. The Gulf Snapper will be topped with five royal red prawns, an apple-mango relish and cilantro lime crema.
“Johnny Bench’s Apple Caramel Funnel Cake,” a funnel cake baseball glove featuring 14 simple syrup poached apple bites represents Bench’s 14 All-Star Game appearances served with vanilla bean ice cream, topped with Crown Royale Apple Whiskey caramel sauce and Cracker Jack streusel topping.
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, which opened in 2021, is located inside Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati and offers a luxury dining experience featuring dry-aged prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and an extensive wine list.
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood is open Wednesday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 4-11 p.m. and Sunday, 4-9 p.m. To make reservations, visit hardrockcasinocincinnati.com.