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Dining at the Terrace Café

Reservations are recommended to assure seating is available.
Please make your seating reservation online or by phone at 513-639-2986 before visiting.

Make a Reservation Order OnlineSee the Dine In Menu (PDF)

 

The Terrace Café offers a full menu with a variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches inspired by works in our collection. It’s a great way to enhance your visit to the museum! Enjoy views of the museum’s Alice Bimel Courtyard and seating on the outdoor terrace during warm weather. Museum Members receive a 10% discount in the Terrace Café.

 

Terrace Café Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11am–3pm
Wednesday
11am–3pm
Thursday
11am–7:30pm
Friday
11am–3pm
Saturday
11am–3pm
Sunday
11am–3pm

 

CAM Nights & Holiday Lights Covered Dining

Dome Rentals

Accommodates 2–6 guests
Requires a $50 deposit and a minimum spend of $50

Greenhouse Rentals

Accommodates 8–10 guests
Requires a $150 deposit and a minimum spend of $150

All reservations must be made online, and deposits are payable by credit card only. Your deposit will be applied to your final bill at the time of your reservation.

Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the reservation date. Rental durations are limited to 90 minutes for Domes and 120 minutes for the Greenhouse.

Reservations cannot be made in person or by phone.

Rental reservations will be available beginning November 2026.

 

About Our Chef: Yajan (Yaj) Upadhyaya

Chef Yajan (Yaj) Upadhyaya smiles while sitting at a table in the Cafe

Yajan (Yaj) Upadhyaya was born in Mumbai, India, and made his way to Cincinnati via Boston. His culinary interests began at a young age when he helped his mother make family meals at home. He studied architecture initially, then moved on to study classic cooking techniques at Johnson and Wales University before opening Indian restaurants in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Manhattan.

He moved to Cincinnati in 2000 and opened Cumin in Hyde Park in 2002. His passion was focused on traditional Naan style, with hopes of changing how many in the region perceive Indian food. The restaurant acquired a devout following. Although he initially retired from the restaurant industry in 2015, he stayed active in the community while traveling the world and supporting the arts.

Yaj joined Cincinnati Art Museum’s culinary program as executive chef in early 2019. He has earned praise for his unique spin on CAM classics in the Terrace Café and for providing elevated cuisine for special events including wedding, corporate events and more.