Where Is Senate Pub Now? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Cincinnati, OH)
Current status
As of September 2026, Yelp indicates Senate relocated to 1538 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH; reviewed by our team, not yet independently confirmed.
Last verified
What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated in June 2026 marks the original 1212 Vine St Senate location as permanently closed, while a separate Yelp listing updated in May 2026 shows Senate Restaurant currently operating at 1538 Race St.
- Season / episode Season 11, Episode 4
- Address 1538 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Current name Senate
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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
The 'Kids' Menu' episode (S11E4) featured Senate Pub, a Cincinnati gastropub known for blending high-end technique with street-food staples, including a lineup of specialty hot dogs that drew national attention. The restaurant built its reputation on a curated beer and wine list served alongside a chef's-tasting-menu approach to bar food. A Yelp listing updated in June 2026 marks the restaurant's original Vine Street location in Over-the-Rhine as permanently closed. A separate Yelp listing updated in May 2026 shows a restaurant operating under the Senate name at 1538 Race Street, also in the Over-the-Rhine area, with current reviews and photos. The Facebook page for 'SENATE Restaurant' remained active at the time of this review, listing the Cincinnati market as its base of operations.
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Senate Pub for its One Street Wonders episode (aired 2014-10-10), highlighting chef Daniel Wright's gourmet hot dogs, from the bacon-wrapped, cheese-and-slaw-topped Trailer Park to specialty dogs named for trending celebrities. The Over-the-Rhine gastropub, which opened on Vine Street in 2010, built a following for its playful menu and craft cocktails. According to WCPO, the original Vine Street restaurant left the space in 2021 when Wright expanded his other restaurant, Abigail Street, into it. WCPO also reported that Wright's Senate hot dogs later returned to Over-the-Rhine as a pop-up inside the Holiday Spirits bar, while a separate Senate location in Blue Ash has continued operating under the same brand. This entry covers the Vine Street location featured in the 2014 episode; see the existing record for the Senate brand's full history.
Senate appeared on Food Paradise's Hottest Dogs episode (S16E6), which highlighted the restaurant's gourmet hot dog menu, including items like the Trailer Park Dog and Chicago Dog. Dan and Lana Wright opened Senate in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood in 2009, according to WCPO. The original Vine Street location closed in October 2021 after 12 years in business, CityBeat reported on 2021-10-19. WCPO reported that Senate's hot dog menu returned to Over-the-Rhine through a food window inside Holiday Spirits (now Holiday Liquor Bar) at 1538 Race Street. A review of senatepub.com on 2026-09-08 found the business listing current hours for Senate OTR at that Race Street address, according to the restaurant's website.
Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Kids' Menu
- What was featured
- Gourmet hot dogs and a chef's-tasting-style gastropub menu at a Cincinnati pub
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Senate Pub
- Original air date
- Episode title
- One Street Wonders
- What was featured
- gourmet hot dogs with inventive toppings
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Senate Pub
- Show
- Food Paradise
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Hottest Dogs
- What was featured
- Senate's gourmet specialty hot dogs, including the Trailer Park Dog and Chicago Dog
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Senate Pub
Frequently asked questions
Is Senate Pub still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Yelp indicates Senate relocated to 1538 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH; reviewed by our team, not yet independently confirmed.
What happened to Senate Pub after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
The 'Kids' Menu' episode (S11E4) featured Senate Pub, a Cincinnati gastropub known for blending high-end technique with street-food staples, including a lineup of specialty hot dogs that drew national attention. As of September 2026, Yelp indicates Senate relocated to 1538 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH; reviewed by our team, not yet independently confirmed.
What is Senate Pub called now?
Now: Senate (formerly Senate Pub). As of September 2026, Yelp indicates Senate relocated to 1538 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH; reviewed by our team, not yet independently confirmed.
Where is Senate Pub located?
1538 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Senate Pub?
Season 11, Episode 4 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Kids' Menu”.
What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?
A separate Yelp listing updated in May 2026 shows a restaurant operating under the Senate name at 1538 Race Street, also in the Over-the-Rhine area, with current reviews and photos. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
Is Senate Pub still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?
The 'Kids' Menu' episode (S11E4) featured Senate Pub, a Cincinnati gastropub known for blending high-end technique with street-food staples, including a lineup of specialty hot dogs that drew national attention. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 1538 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- senatepub.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Ohio
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Sources
- Yelp — https://m.yelp.com/biz/senate-cincinnati-3
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/senate-restaurant-cincinnati-3
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/senatepub/
- wcpo.com — https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/over-the-rhine/senates-gourmet-hotdogs-have-returned-to-over-the-rhine-within-holiday-spirits
- senatepub.com — https://senatepub.com/
- citybeat.com — https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/hot-dog-gastropub-senate-closes-overtherhine-location-after-12-years-12266535/
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