Cheviot’s Maury’s Tiny Cove, a retro steakhouse that has anchored Harrison Avenue for generations, has lowered its asking price as the family searches for a buyer willing to protect the restaurant’s 75-year traditions. The owners say the restaurant will stay open during the sale and that the decision stems from retirement and health reasons, plus a desire to spend time with family and grandchildren. Fans across the West Side have long treated the place as a time capsule of postwar Cincinnati dining.
Owners Cut Price To Keep The Vibe Intact
In a Facebook post titled “Selling Maury’s Tiny Cove,” the owners said they had “lowered the price to $895K” after interest from larger companies whose proposals would have, in the owners’ view, “change[d] the fundamental spirit” of the restaurant, as reported by WKRC. The family said they hope the lower price will attract a buyer who will “continue the traditions” and that they plan to keep operating the restaurant while they look for the right steward.
What’s For Sale And How The Listing Shifted
The Dwyer Commercial listing, which appears on broker sites like LoopNet, shows the sale includes the business, the real estate and all equipment and describes roughly 5,400 square feet with seating for more than 200 across two levels, two bars, an in-house catering space, a covered rear patio and a large parking lot, according to the Dwyer Commercial listing. Broker feeds and local reporting show the property first hit the market last fall at $1.295 million before the owners publicly announced the reduction; WCPO noted the original asking price when the listing debuted. The listing also flags a new 30-year roof and the building’s 1924 vintage fabric.
Why The Place Matters
Maury’s opened in 1949 and has long been described as Cincinnati’s oldest steakhouse; the restaurant’s own site points to the original signage and menu traditions that have helped it endure, per the restaurant. The Cove even earned a cameo in the 2015 film “Carol,” giving the downtown-shot movie a touch of West Side authenticity, as noted by Visit Cincy. That kind of local pedigree is exactly what the owners say they hope a new buyer will preserve.
Who Owns It Now
Current owner Matt Huesman has run Maury’s since he bought it in 2009; WKRC notes previous reporting in the Cincinnati Business Courier put that transaction at about $330,000. Huesman and his family have said they are ready to retire but want to pass the Cove to someone who will honor its menu and atmosphere…