The finest burgers you will find in Northern Kentucky...possibly Cincinnati. Zola's is no frills for sure as it's a smokey creaky ass dive bar. So if that doesn't wow you there's the food. They have the standard bar fare (burgers, quesadillas, wings etc) but with a twist, they're actually edible.
The burgers come cooked to your temperature choice (what bar does this, think about it)? And a side. ON Wednesdays this tasty combo is only $6! I always get their house made chips but they also have fresh cut fries and a wonderfully different Asian cole slaw made with sesame oil instead of mayo. Yum!
You can get a plain ol burger with your choice of cheese and it will still knock the socks off those Five Guys, IMHO. You can also choose one of their special burgers which include freshly cooked ingredients. No canned mushrooms on your burger here! I haven't tried too much of their other food because honestly their burgers are too damn good.
Their drink prices are super cheap as well if you're stopping in and not eating.
I go to Zola all the time during the week to eat and have a drink. prices are great and food is always great. Place isnt that fancy. bartenders always super friendly. Sometimes have acoustic music. Burgers are great! crab cakes are great. Ive had pretty much everything on their menu and never have been disappointed.
Review Source:Good old Zola. I come here quite a lot because it's in Mainstrauss yet you don't have to worry about bro's in Affliction shirts and hammered females getting in screaming fights. It's small and usually pretty low-key. Sometimes the weekends will have it more packed, but on average it is a smaller crowd of mostly regulars casually drinking and having a good time.
They usually have live music typically consisting of acoustic duo/trios. Come in on a night when guys from The Turkeys are there - you won't regret it! They're usually there on Thursdays.
They run drink specials and always have cheap PBR's, if you're into that kind of thing (I'm very into that kind of thing). The bartenders are always awesome and friendly, and if you can handle a smoking bar (you'll get over it), then come getcha some good food and drink!