Restaurants
Find Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (South Region)
From our famous Cincinnati-style chili and French pot ice cream to hot new restaurants featuring gourmet takes on comfort-food favorites and fine dining for a romantic night for two, Cincinnati USA is making a name for itself as a foodie destination. USA Today even named the region one of "six small cities with big food scenes" due to the amazing revitalization of our restaurant scene, which offers plenty of dining options for every palate.
Knotty Pine On The Bayou
South > Southeast
Knotty Pine On The Bayou
South > Southeast
Settled in where Cline's on the River once stood, the new Knotty Pine is the place for Cajun. Enjoy crawfish, frog legs, seafood etouffee, piquant gumbo, seafood and a... Read more
Settled in where Cline's on the River once stood, the new Knotty Pine is the place for Cajun. Enjoy crawfish, frog legs, seafood etouffee, piquant gumbo, seafood and a wide variety of beef selections.
Grandview Tavern
South > Southwest
Grandview Tavern
South > Southwest
Ritzy fixture supplying seafood and steak meals, plus fireside seating, a spacious patio, and live music.
Ritzy fixture supplying seafood and steak meals, plus fireside seating, a spacious patio, and live music.
The Local Bean
South
The Local Bean
South
Conveniently located next to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, The Local Bean is serving piping hot cups of coffee made with the highest grade of coffee beans from... Read more
Conveniently located next to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, The Local Bean is serving piping hot cups of coffee made with the highest grade of coffee beans from Rooted Grounds. Sip on lattes, cappuccinos, frappes and more. Or grab a muffin, sandwich, Panini or other tasty grab and go options.
Kabobske
South
Kabobske
South
Mediterranean restaurant serving fast-casual dishes that are made daily and fresh. Kabobs take center stage on the menu, along with other items like chicken shawarma,... Read more
Mediterranean restaurant serving fast-casual dishes that are made daily and fresh. Kabobs take center stage on the menu, along with other items like chicken shawarma, Lebanese-style gyros, falafel and lamb.
Beer Sellar
South > Riverfront
Beer Sellar
South > Riverfront
Beer Sellar offers sun, the Ohio River and live music. You can choose from 60 drafts and 135 bottles of imports. You can dock your boat and pay $5 to board the riverboat... Read more
Beer Sellar offers sun, the Ohio River and live music. You can choose from 60 drafts and 135 bottles of imports. You can dock your boat and pay $5 to board the riverboat shuttle to Riverbend events and Reds and Bengals games. Though Beer Sellar hosts a number of European beers, the major focus is on domestic micro-brews. They... Read More
Bonefish Grill
South > Southwest
Bonefish Grill
South > Southwest
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Log Cabin Inn
South > Southeast
Log Cabin Inn
South > Southeast
A trip to the Log Cabin Inn will make you feel like you've headed a few hundred miles farther south of its Covington location. The restaurant is located in a two-story... Read more
A trip to the Log Cabin Inn will make you feel like you've headed a few hundred miles farther south of its Covington location. The restaurant is located in a two-story cabin, where exposed logs, wooden beams and mismatched chairs and tables lend the diner a rustic feel. Log Cabin Inn serves up good old Southern steakhouse fare... Read More
Brothers Bar & Grill
South
Brothers Bar & Grill
South
Offering American bar comfort food as well as great specials daily.
Offering American bar comfort food as well as great specials daily.
Pompilios Restaurant
South > Riverfront
Pompilios Restaurant
South > Riverfront
Homey Italian spot with film cred (scenes from "Rain Man" were shot here) and a bocce court in the back.
Homey Italian spot with film cred (scenes from "Rain Man" were shot here) and a bocce court in the back.
The Elusive Cow
South
The Elusive Cow
South
Classic menu items made with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.
Classic menu items made with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.
Frisch's Big Boy
South > Southeast
Frisch's Big Boy
South > Southeast
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... Read More
Silver Grove Dari-Bar
South > Southeast
Smokin' This and That BBQ
South
Smokin' This and That BBQ
South
Unassuming outfit with a large, patriotically decorated dining room & classic BBQ like ribs & wings.
Unassuming outfit with a large, patriotically decorated dining room & classic BBQ like ribs & wings.
Mexican Restaurante y Taqueria El Valle Verde
South
Mexican Restaurante y Taqueria El Valle Verde
South
Do not let the outside fool you, this authentic Mexican restaurant is serving up authentic tacos, fajitas, and margaritas in the heart of Mainstrasse Village.
Do not let the outside fool you, this authentic Mexican restaurant is serving up authentic tacos, fajitas, and margaritas in the heart of Mainstrasse Village.
Zola Pub and Grill
South > Riverfront
Zola Pub and Grill
South > Riverfront
Upbeat gathering spot for burgers, pizza, wings, and drinks, with sidewalk seating and frequent specials.
Upbeat gathering spot for burgers, pizza, wings, and drinks, with sidewalk seating and frequent specials.
Libby's Southern Comfort
South
Libby's Southern Comfort
South
Check out NKY's newest restaurant that plays homage to great southern cuisine and refreshing cocktails! Located in the heart of the Duveneck Square, you can enjoy a casual... Read more
Check out NKY's newest restaurant that plays homage to great southern cuisine and refreshing cocktails! Located in the heart of the Duveneck Square, you can enjoy a casual bar/eatery located in the historic home of Dixie Wholesale Grocery. Try many dishes like their special-recipe fried chicken, oysters on the half shell,...... Read More
Parlor on Seventh
South
Parlor on Seventh
South
Parlor on Seventh is doing their own take on German and Southern insired dishes in Covington Kentucky.
Parlor on Seventh is doing their own take on German and Southern insired dishes in Covington Kentucky.
Lisse
South > Riverfront
Lisse
South > Riverfront
A Dutch Inspired Steakhuis located in the beautiful and historical MainStrasse Village of Covington Kentucky. We feature prime aged beef, signature cocktails, expansive wine cellar, and Rooftop Terrace with a beautiful skyline view.
Mad Mike's Burgers and Fries
South > Riverfront
Mad Mike's Burgers and Fries
South > Riverfront
Locally-owned restaurant that's as good as the big guys. The fries are good, too. They serve two juicy 4-ounce patties with a wide variety of toppings, like the "Shroomin... Read more
Locally-owned restaurant that's as good as the big guys. The fries are good, too. They serve two juicy 4-ounce patties with a wide variety of toppings, like the "Shroomin" for $4.99, $5.99 or $7.99 if you go overboard with the Goliath.
Shiver
South
Shiver
South
Shiver is a popsicle shop located in Covington KY that specializes in unique and wild popsicle flavors as well as local, fresh ingredients in their small batch creations.
Shiver is a popsicle shop located in Covington KY that specializes in unique and wild popsicle flavors as well as local, fresh ingredients in their small batch creations.
York St. Cafe
South > Riverfront
York St. Cafe
South > Riverfront
Located in an 1880's-era pharmacy, York St. Cafe has your prescription for a great night out: It's a romantic restaurant, lounge, live music venue and art gallery all in... Read more
Located in an 1880's-era pharmacy, York St. Cafe has your prescription for a great night out: It's a romantic restaurant, lounge, live music venue and art gallery all in one. York St.'s Mercantile sells art, antiques and collectibles.
Strong's Brick Oven Pizzeria
South
Strong's Brick Oven Pizzeria
South
Strong's features authentic, old-world Italian pizza; everything from the dough to the sauce is made fresh daily in the store. Toppings include basics like pepperoni,... Read more
Strong's features authentic, old-world Italian pizza; everything from the dough to the sauce is made fresh daily in the store. Toppings include basics like pepperoni, sausage and onions, plus less-typical choices like roasted red peppers and basil. Pizzas come in 10- or 16-inch sizes, and are baked in a brick oven, which you... Read More
New Garden Restaurant
South > Southeast
New Garden Restaurant
South > Southeast
East meets West at New Garden, a Chinese restaurant that also serves Japanese cuisine (including sushi), along with pizza, hamburgers, and steak. Catering and take out are... Read more
East meets West at New Garden, a Chinese restaurant that also serves Japanese cuisine (including sushi), along with pizza, hamburgers, and steak. Catering and take out are also available.
Mad Mike's Burgers and Fries
South > Southwest
Mad Mike's Burgers and Fries
South > Southwest
Locally-owned restaurant that's as good as the big guys. The fries are good, too. They serve two juicy 4-ounce patties with a wide variety of toppings, like the "Shroomin... Read more
Locally-owned restaurant that's as good as the big guys. The fries are good, too. They serve two juicy 4-ounce patties with a wide variety of toppings, like the "Shroomin" for $4.99, $5.99 or $7.99 if you go overboard with the Goliath.
Butler's Pantry
South
Butler's Pantry
South
A unique variety of gourmet items in a marketplace setting, including a bakery, coffee & tea, juice & smoothies, soup & salad, ice cream & candy, and deli... Read more
A unique variety of gourmet items in a marketplace setting, including a bakery, coffee & tea, juice & smoothies, soup & salad, ice cream & candy, and deli sandwiches.
Del Gardo's
South
Del Gardo's
South
Del Gardo is a Cannoli Catering Studio as penned by owner Steve Del Gardo. Try canolli offerings from classic Cannoli to Wasabi, bourbon and many other unique ans... Read more
Del Gardo is a Cannoli Catering Studio as penned by owner Steve Del Gardo. Try canolli offerings from classic Cannoli to Wasabi, bourbon and many other unique ans flavorful cannoli choices!
Twisted Cream
South
Twisted Cream
South
Serving up specialty ice cream infused with alcohol. Try numerous concoctions or create your own.
Serving up specialty ice cream infused with alcohol. Try numerous concoctions or create your own.
The Prohibition Bourbon Bar at Newberry Bros.
South
The Prohibition Bourbon Bar at Newberry Bros.
South
Locally owned and operated by Peter & Kim Newberry, Newberry Bros, this neighborhood cafe offers more than 1500 bourbons and whiskeys, and counting. Full bar. Wine.... Read more
Locally owned and operated by Peter & Kim Newberry, Newberry Bros, this neighborhood cafe offers more than 1500 bourbons and whiskeys, and counting. Full bar. Wine. Beer. Coffee & espresso. Dog friendly patio. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
The Pub Crestview Hills
South > Southwest
The Pub Crestview Hills
South > Southwest
A true British Pub experience complete with brilliant food, drink, and genuine hospitality.
A true British Pub experience complete with brilliant food, drink, and genuine hospitality.
Hooters
South > Riverfront
Hooters
South > Riverfront
Enjoy world-famous chicken wings, great food, fun, and one-of-a-kind hospitality served by the Hooters Girls.
Enjoy world-famous chicken wings, great food, fun, and one-of-a-kind hospitality served by the Hooters Girls.
859 Taproom and Grill
South
859 Taproom and Grill
South
Formerly The Brass Tap, the 859 Taproom and Grill is a craft beer bar and restaurant that offers 60 craft beers on tap, a full bar, large bourbon selection and delicious... Read more
Formerly The Brass Tap, the 859 Taproom and Grill is a craft beer bar and restaurant that offers 60 craft beers on tap, a full bar, large bourbon selection and delicious food.
Dari-Crest
South > Riverfront
Newport Syndicate
South > Riverfront
Newport Syndicate
South > Riverfront
Want your next event in a fabulous, elegant, art deco setting? The Newport Syndicate is a hot item when it comes to planning the next reception, fundraiser, corporate... Read more
Want your next event in a fabulous, elegant, art deco setting? The Newport Syndicate is a hot item when it comes to planning the next reception, fundraiser, corporate event or even Tipsy Tea with the girlfriends.
Blinkers Tavern
South > Riverfront
Blinkers Tavern
South > Riverfront
Cozy choice for steaks, seafood, burgers, and pasta with a happy hour scene and two outdoor patios.
Cozy choice for steaks, seafood, burgers, and pasta with a happy hour scene and two outdoor patios.
Cancun Newport
South
Cancun Newport
South
Cancun is a casual Mexican restaurant known for it's strong margaritas delivered in pitchers. The menu boasts popular favorites, like the carmones a la diabla (grilled... Read more
Cancun is a casual Mexican restaurant known for it's strong margaritas delivered in pitchers. The menu boasts popular favorites, like the carmones a la diabla (grilled shrimp in a spicy sauce), sizzling fajitas and chile verde: pork, chicken or steak served with a zesty green sauce.
Longneck's Sports Grill
South > Southeast
Longneck's Sports Grill
South > Southeast
As its name implies, Longnecks Sports Grill offers a long list of longneck beers, as well as other drafts and imports. This sports bar isn't all about the beer, though -... Read more
As its name implies, Longnecks Sports Grill offers a long list of longneck beers, as well as other drafts and imports. This sports bar isn't all about the beer, though - there's the full menu, complete with wings and their pot roast sandwich. Thanks to the impressive amount of mounted TVs, it's one of the best places to catch a... Read More
Buona Vita Pizzeria
South > Riverfront
Buona Vita Pizzeria
South > Riverfront
It's a family affair at Buona Vita Pizzeria, a bright, cheery place serving Italian pizza. Owned by two German-Italian brothers, Buona Vita serves pizzas, calzones and... Read more
It's a family affair at Buona Vita Pizzeria, a bright, cheery place serving Italian pizza. Owned by two German-Italian brothers, Buona Vita serves pizzas, calzones and subs. The sauce and cheese blends are Italian recipes handed down through the family. Italian mom Gail Srommeyer visits to make sure everything is up to her...... Read More
Mck's Chicks
South
Mck's Chicks
South
McK's Chicks is a family-friendly restaurant bringing high-quality BBQ to the downtown Kentucky community. We use the best ingredients and provide a great atmosphere -... Read more
McK's Chicks is a family-friendly restaurant bringing high-quality BBQ to the downtown Kentucky community. We use the best ingredients and provide a great atmosphere - perfect for everyone who likes good flavors and smoked meats.
Webb's BBQ
South
Webb's BBQ
South
A family-owned business that values good food and good service, and giving back to the community. Webb's BBQ started off as a part-time catering gig, and then moved to a... Read more
A family-owned business that values good food and good service, and giving back to the community. Webb's BBQ started off as a part-time catering gig, and then moved to a more permanent location. Their menu includes pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, smoked wings and more! With only being open 1 day a week, you better get there... Read More
Mac's Pizza Pub
South > Riverfront
Mac's Pizza Pub
South > Riverfront
Offers over 100 beers, craft cocktails and wine. Pizza, sandwiches, burgers, salads and awesome wings. Gluten Free and vegan options available!
Offers over 100 beers, craft cocktails and wine. Pizza, sandwiches, burgers, salads and awesome wings. Gluten Free and vegan options available!
Third and Main Historic Restaurant and Tavern
South
Third and Main Historic Restaurant and Tavern
South
A historic family owned restaurant located in Aurora, IN famous for its local food and burgers.
A historic family owned restaurant located in Aurora, IN famous for its local food and burgers.
Dixie Chili and Deli
South > Riverfront
Dixie Chili and Deli
South > Riverfront
Just like the name suggests, this is not your average chili joint. If you're not in the mood for a Coney or 6-Way (chili, spaghetti, beans, onions all topped with... Read more
Just like the name suggests, this is not your average chili joint. If you're not in the mood for a Coney or 6-Way (chili, spaghetti, beans, onions all topped with fresh chopped garlic and cheese), you can order something from the deli. Popular choices include the egg salad sandwich or the Greek salad. Remember to save room for... Read More
Anchor Grill
South > Riverfront
Anchor Grill
South > Riverfront
Unassuming American diner serving familiar chow 24/7 in throwback digs with wood-paneled walls.
Unassuming American diner serving familiar chow 24/7 in throwback digs with wood-paneled walls.