Happy Anniversary to the National Exemplar

As if the Village of Mariemont’s Centennial wasn’t exciting enough, April 2023 also marks the 40th anniversary of a neighborhood tradition, The National Exemplar Restaurant.

Brothers Ken and Paul Pendery opened the restaurant in April 1983 inside The Mariemont Inn, a Mariemont landmark. The Inn was constructed in the mid-1920s as a small piece of the unique Mariemont community founded by Mary Emery.

The National Exemplar Restaurant, located on the first floor of the hotel, offers American-style cuisine in a spacious main dining room, the north bar and pub area, and in the relaxing outdoor garden patio. Southerby’s Pub, the hotel lobby bar, also offers dining as well as a cozy place to have a drink and relax in front of a warm fireplace.

The National Exemplar was founded on the concepts of consistency, fresh ingredients, good food, and great people. “We would not be here today without the overwhelming support of our guests, neighbors, vendors, friends, family, and employees past and present,” said Ken Pendery, founder. “At its core, the mission has always remained the same, to create an exemplary dining experience for our guests with a delicious meal and excellent service,” added Pendery.

“The name, Exemplar, defines our challenge of creating an ideal dining experience for our guests. Using only the freshest seafood, naturally aged steaks and fresh locally available ingredients reflects our standards.

At The National Exemplar we do all this to be better…not different,” said Lisa Hopkins, assistant general manager of the restaurant, who has been with them since day one.

Over the years, the restaurant has grown alongside the neighborhood, creating many guest experiences, developing long-lasting friendships, and celebrating many milestones. The Restaurant recently completed its fifth refresh in the spring of 2022 and is looking to continue serving the Mariemont and Cincinnati communities for many more years to come.

Visit The National Exemplar, 6880 Wooster Pike, throughout April, and especially during their anniversary week, April 10-16, for in-restaurant events, promotions and more to celebrate. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are accepted at dinner only.

Please visit www.nationalexemplar.com for more information or to make a reservation.