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Pomodori's Pizzeria
Uptown
Pomodori's Pizzeria
Uptown
Pomodori's works well as a casual date night or out with friends restaurant. The earth-toned Italian decor and the wood-fired, gourmet pizzas make Pomodori's a bit... Read more
Pomodori's works well as a casual date night or out with friends restaurant. The earth-toned Italian decor and the wood-fired, gourmet pizzas make Pomodori's a bit classier than the average pizza joint. Located near the University of Cincinnati, window seats are good for people-watching. There are many types of pizza, from shrimp to goat cheese pizza. Pomodori's even makes its own dough daily... Read More
Chicago Gyros and Dogs
Uptown
Chicago Gyros and Dogs
Uptown
No-frills counter-serve joint grilling loaded hot dogs, burgers, gyros, and other Greek fare.
No-frills counter-serve joint grilling loaded hot dogs, burgers, gyros, and other Greek fare.
Mecklenburg Gardens
Uptown
Mecklenburg Gardens
Uptown
Mecklenburg Gardens encompasses Cincinnati's rich German heritage, serving traditional German cuisine in a 19th century building, complete with a biergarten wrapped in... Read more
Mecklenburg Gardens encompasses Cincinnati's rich German heritage, serving traditional German cuisine in a 19th century building, complete with a biergarten wrapped in grapevines. Try a Reuben, a schnitzel, a "Zinzinnati Wurst"...but make sure to leave room for dessert, like a Bavarian Cream Puff. Mecklenberg also hosts private parties in its historic banquet rooms.
King Wok
Uptown
King Wok
Uptown
A favorite amongst students and Cliftonites, King Wok is within walking distance from the University of Cincinnati and boasts Chinese dishes with seafood directly from the... Read more
A favorite amongst students and Cliftonites, King Wok is within walking distance from the University of Cincinnati and boasts Chinese dishes with seafood directly from the tanks that line the back of the restaurant. They also serve dim sum from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Gold Star Chili
Uptown
Gold Star Chili
Uptown
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted red pepper sauce and a unique five-pepper spice mix. Stop on by for... Read More
Red Pepper
Uptown
Red Pepper
Uptown
The Red Pepper is a favorite hideaway lunch spot among UC employees and students, especially because there's never a long wait. Check out the long list of menu items... Read more
The Red Pepper is a favorite hideaway lunch spot among UC employees and students, especially because there's never a long wait. Check out the long list of menu items available for lunch and dinner, such as sesame, garlic and bourbon chicken. There are also plenty of tofu and vegetable items for vegetarians. With every meal there are tons of noodles or heaping piles of rice, plus a crispy egg roll... Read More
Rohs Street Cafe
Uptown
Rohs Street Cafe
Uptown
Rohs Street Cafe has more on the agenda than brewing delicious coffee: they want to help the world as well. This Clifton Heights coffeehouse uses only Fair Trade coffee.... Read more
Rohs Street Cafe has more on the agenda than brewing delicious coffee: they want to help the world as well. This Clifton Heights coffeehouse uses only Fair Trade coffee. They also help fund programs and services for local foster children and their families. The coffeehouse itself has a cozy, warm, earth-toned environment with local artists' work on the walls. They also house live music every... Read More
Baba Budan's
Uptown
Baba Budan's
Uptown
Baba's is a UC institution that offers the college crowd and locals the chance to sit, relax, read and people watch in casual, colorful surroundings. There are coffees,... Read more
Baba's is a UC institution that offers the college crowd and locals the chance to sit, relax, read and people watch in casual, colorful surroundings. There are coffees, teas, wine, beer and spirits to satisfy every taste, plus a music venue showcasing with live music every Tuesday-Saturday starting around 9-10 p.m.Healthy sandwiches - vegetarian or not - stuffed pitas, platters, hummus, tabouleh... Read More
Frisch's Big Boy
Uptown
Frisch's Big Boy
Uptown
Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years,... Read more
Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years, with staples like the breakfast and salad bars, specialty tartar sauce and pumpkin pie. Try a fish sandwich for dinner, a Cherry Coke to drink and top it off with a Hot Fudge Cake for dessert. The dessert display case at the... Read More
Mad Frog
Uptown
Mad Frog
Uptown
The green building that houses the Mad Frog looms on the corner of Vine and McMillan streets, a popular hangout for local college students and live music fans.
The green building that houses the Mad Frog looms on the corner of Vine and McMillan streets, a popular hangout for local college students and live music fans.
Home Base Tavern
Uptown
Home Base Tavern
Uptown
Home Base Tavern has pool, custom made beer pong table, giant jenga and a jukebox. They offer karaoke on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. and free pool on Wednesdays, Thursdays and... Read more
Home Base Tavern has pool, custom made beer pong table, giant jenga and a jukebox. They offer karaoke on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. and free pool on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday. Happy Hour is 3-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Formerly Little Bit Bar.
China Food Restaurant
Uptown
China Food Restaurant
Uptown
One of several area locations, China Food is an inexpensive option for nearby University of Cincinnati students and staff. It's spacious and comfortable for dining in, but... Read more
One of several area locations, China Food is an inexpensive option for nearby University of Cincinnati students and staff. It's spacious and comfortable for dining in, but also is a great place to order Mandarin-style takeout. Try Orange chicken and you won't be going anywhere else for quite a while!
Murphy's Pub
Uptown
Murphy's Pub
Uptown
Free pizza! Got your attention? The management at Murphy's Pub, well aware that twenty-somethings don't always get proper nutrition, serves free pizza Monday nights. Any... Read more
Free pizza! Got your attention? The management at Murphy's Pub, well aware that twenty-somethings don't always get proper nutrition, serves free pizza Monday nights. Any other night of the week, grab some free popcorn and head back through the labyrinth of rooms that make up this bar. There's also an outdoor patio. The kind of bar to not take itself too seriously, Murphy's offers signature drinks... Read More
Isadore's Pizzeria
Uptown
Isadore's Pizzeria
Uptown
Isadore's is an Italian-American diner. The appeal is the afternoon Italian-American buffet, with pizza, pasta, soup, salad bar, wings, fries, meatballs, bread and a drink... Read more
Isadore's is an Italian-American diner. The appeal is the afternoon Italian-American buffet, with pizza, pasta, soup, salad bar, wings, fries, meatballs, bread and a drink. They also have a regular menu of pasta meals, pizza, salads, hoagies, shrimp, chicken, plus a bunch of side items.
Camp Washington Chili
Uptown
Camp Washington Chili
Uptown
Of course you love Cincinnati-style chili! Long before Gold Star and Skyline was Camp Washington Chili, opened in 1940. The recently remodeled restaurant, on the corner of... Read more
Of course you love Cincinnati-style chili! Long before Gold Star and Skyline was Camp Washington Chili, opened in 1940. The recently remodeled restaurant, on the corner of Hopple Street and Colerain Avenue, is forever a symbol of tradition and neighborhood pride. Camp Washington Chili stands apart from the rest because the ingredients are bought fresh every day.
Sunny Blu Coffeehouse
Uptown
Sunny Blu Coffeehouse
Uptown
Serving up classic Italian epresso drink with beans roasted by La Terza Artisan Roasterie in Wyoming Cincinnati. Enjoy macchiatos, cortados, and cold and regualr brewed... Read more
Serving up classic Italian epresso drink with beans roasted by La Terza Artisan Roasterie in Wyoming Cincinnati. Enjoy macchiatos, cortados, and cold and regualr brewed coffee.
Mom 'n' Em Coffee
Uptown
Mom 'n' Em Coffee
Uptown
Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee serves pastries, breakfast items , coffee, tea and in addition is open at night for tinned fishes, retail wine and a few other alcoholic beverages. Come... Read more
Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee serves pastries, breakfast items , coffee, tea and in addition is open at night for tinned fishes, retail wine and a few other alcoholic beverages. Come visit and see how Mom ‘n ‘em really is doing! Cheers!
The Summit
Uptown
The Summit
Uptown
The Summit is part of the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State, so the cuisine is similar to the students who prepare it: fresh, creative, and innovative.... Read more
The Summit is part of the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State, so the cuisine is similar to the students who prepare it: fresh, creative, and innovative. Amazingly, the restaurant only employs two full-time employees, but don't worry - the quality of the cuisine is still excellent. Chef Matt Winterrowd loves to experiment with the flavoring and textures of familiar dishes, so be... Read More
Stockyard Cafe
Uptown, West
Stockyard Cafe
Uptown, West
Stockyard is a neighborhood pub with live music on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 9 p.m. Come to sing during karaoke on Wednesdays from 7 p.m.-11 p.m., and open mic... Read more
Stockyard is a neighborhood pub with live music on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 9 p.m. Come to sing during karaoke on Wednesdays from 7 p.m.-11 p.m., and open mic night on Thursdays from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. They've also got a menu of burgers, chicken tenders and all the fried favorites.
