Taft Café
Make a Reservation
Reservations for the Taft Café are recommended, but not required. Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hosting a party of 6 or more? Contact ve@taftmuseum.org to learn more and book your group.
Teas and Culinary Events
Celebrate special occasions, holidays, and the art of dining all year long
Queen City Table | Summer Harvest
July 16 | 6–8 pm.
Enjoy a four-course dining experience with local food expert and historian, Professor Alan Wight, PhD. You will be led through the region's fascinating history and contributions related to our region's fruit and fungi. Learn more about the Tribal Nations, farmers, orchardists, permaculturalists, and entrepreneurs behind the domestication and popularization of favorites such as lions mane, golden enoki, chantarelle, and morel mushrooms, black raspberries, mulberries, pawpaws, and more.
This multi-sensory educational and cultural experience is inspired by Dr. Wight's recent publication, Cincinnati's Foodshed: An Art Atlas, an illustrated book which uses art, maps, infographics and timelines to bring our past alive, showcase our present, and dream of a bright future.
Happy hour begins at 5 p.m., programming begins at 6 p.m.
Questions or Dietary Restrictions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Bingo Brunch
Last Sunday of the Month | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Get ready for a laid-back morning filled with great food, good vibes, and plenty of chances to win. The Taft Café will be serving up its weekend brunch menu while you play bingo and compete for fun prizes. Each round brings something new to win—from museum goodies to local treats.
$5 per card, $10 for 3 cards—available for purchase on-site. For reservations, please contact ve@taftmuseum.org.
Host at the Taft Café and Museum
Looking for a more custom experience for your next corporate, personal, or private event? The Taft is a scenic venue paired with added amenities you can only enjoy at the museum, such as access to exhibitions and collection galleries.
Questions? Contact events@taftmuseum.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are a cashless museum. We accept credit, debit cards, and other digital payment options.
Yes! Taft members enjoy a 10% discount on their dining experience. Excludes tax and alcohol.
Reservations for the café are recommended, but not required. Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can make a reservation for the café here.
We always offer options for special dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free meals. Please let your server know if you have a special dietary need so we can better serve you.
Yes! For groups of 6 or more or for private dining experiences, contact ve@taftmuseum.org or learn more here.
Outside food and drinks may not be taken into the museum. To keep the artworks on view safe, food and drinks are also not permitted in the exhibitions or collection galleries.
Notice: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.