Restaurants
Find Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (Uptown 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.
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Elephant Walk
Uptown
Elephant Walk
Uptown
Ethiopian and Indian classics served in a roomy, low-key space featuring a full bar with beer on tap.
Ethiopian and Indian classics served in a roomy, low-key space featuring a full bar with beer on tap.
The Precinct
Uptown
The Precinct
Uptown
Jeff Ruby's Precinct is the first & original of the Ruby family, opened in 1981. It has been voted "THE BEST" by the people of Cincinnati for many years. Offering a... Read more
Jeff Ruby's Precinct is the first & original of the Ruby family, opened in 1981. It has been voted "THE BEST" by the people of Cincinnati for many years. Offering a main dining room, bar, patio & 3 private spaces for 10-90. Menu items include pan-roasted grouper, wood-grilled swordfish, great salads, appetizers like pan... Read More
Buona Terra
Uptown
Buona Terra
Uptown
Gelato, crepes and gourmet desserts. Made fresh daily by hand in micro batches.
Gelato, crepes and gourmet desserts. Made fresh daily by hand in micro batches.
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Uptown
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Uptown
LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for... Read more
LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for your casual night out. Don't feel like cooking or have to feed a large party? LaRosa's offers delivery as well.
Oakley Pub and Grill
Uptown
Oakley Pub and Grill
Uptown
This cozy, casual pub with a heated patio serves American food with creative twists.
This cozy, casual pub with a heated patio serves American food with creative twists.
The Capital Grille
Uptown
The Capital Grille
Uptown
Upscale steakhouse chain offering classic Ameircan fare in a clubby, refined setting.
Upscale steakhouse chain offering classic Ameircan fare in a clubby, refined setting.
El Camino Latin Street Food
Uptown
El Camino Latin Street Food
Uptown
Latin-inspired restaurant with a focus on street food for people to grab and go.
Latin-inspired restaurant with a focus on street food for people to grab and go.
The Littlefield
Uptown
The Littlefield
Uptown
Quaint, art-lined craft cocktail, bourbon, and beer bar with bistro plates, desserts & Sunday brunch.
Quaint, art-lined craft cocktail, bourbon, and beer bar with bistro plates, desserts & Sunday brunch.
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Uptown
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Uptown
Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals.
Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals.
Oriental Wok
Uptown
Oriental Wok
Uptown
This new addition to the Wong family's landmark Chinese restaurant since 1977 is located in the Regency Tower condo building. Enjoy specialties like the spicy Volcano... Read more
This new addition to the Wong family's landmark Chinese restaurant since 1977 is located in the Regency Tower condo building. Enjoy specialties like the spicy Volcano Chicken or the Seafood Wor Bar with shrimp, lobster, scallops and fish. They serve plenty of seafood, plus your typical Chow Mein. Vegetarians rejoice with items... Read More
The Kitchen Factory
Uptown
The Kitchen Factory
Uptown
Full service pizzeria and late night window on Fridays and Saturdays.
Full service pizzeria and late night window on Fridays and Saturdays.
City View Tavern
Uptown
City View Tavern
Uptown
Appropriately named for its view of the Cincinnati skyline, City View Tavern is a traditional, unpretentious bar located in Mount Adams. The patio is the most cherished... Read more
Appropriately named for its view of the Cincinnati skyline, City View Tavern is a traditional, unpretentious bar located in Mount Adams. The patio is the most cherished part of this little tavern because of its awesome view of the city. The burgers are said to rival those of Zip's in Mount Lookout, and the bloody Marys are...... Read More
Redlands Grill
Uptown
Redlands Grill
Uptown
A chef-driven, boutique-style restaurant emphasizing high-quality food and professional service. Redlands Grill, is focused on providing guests with the highest-quality... Read more
A chef-driven, boutique-style restaurant emphasizing high-quality food and professional service. Redlands Grill, is focused on providing guests with the highest-quality menu offerings supported by professional service in uniquely designed environments.
Bonefish Grill
Uptown
Bonefish Grill
Uptown
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Alabama Que
Uptown
Alabama Que
Uptown
Alabama-Q specializes in all things barbecue. The Pulled Pork Loin, Pulled Chicken Breast and Pulled Beef Brisket are smoked for hours. Meats are not boiled or baked, they... Read more
Alabama-Q specializes in all things barbecue. The Pulled Pork Loin, Pulled Chicken Breast and Pulled Beef Brisket are smoked for hours. Meats are not boiled or baked, they use the famous slow-smoked method here. The dry rub is passed down from several generations and the barbecue sauce brings in the crowd. There is a wide...... Read More
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...... Read More
Adriatico's Pizza
Uptown
Adriatico's Pizza
Uptown
Adriatico's Pizza in Clifton delivers until 1:30 a.m. during the week and 2:30 a.m. on the weekend. (Pretty handy for late-night college parties, too.) They will continue... Read more
Adriatico's Pizza in Clifton delivers until 1:30 a.m. during the week and 2:30 a.m. on the weekend. (Pretty handy for late-night college parties, too.) They will continue doing that from their new location on W. McMillan, which has now opened. They not only deliver, they now have a sit-down restaurant, serving their pizza, and... Read More
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... Read More
Baladi Restaurant and Bakery
Uptown
Baladi Restaurant and Bakery
Uptown
Serving authentic Arabic food, with a specialty in Syrian flavors, and unifying unify the Clifton neighborhood and Cincinnati community by welcoming all people who love... Read more
Serving authentic Arabic food, with a specialty in Syrian flavors, and unifying unify the Clifton neighborhood and Cincinnati community by welcoming all people who love delicious food through the doors.
Keystone Bar & Grill
Uptown
Keystone Bar & Grill
Uptown
Keystone specializes in serving comfort-style fare, made fresh daily, from local ingredients when possible. In addition to an extensive menu, Keystone also specializes in... Read more
Keystone specializes in serving comfort-style fare, made fresh daily, from local ingredients when possible. In addition to an extensive menu, Keystone also specializes in craft and import beers, with over 80 different selections.The two Keystone locations share the same menus for lunch, dinner and brunch and have similar draft... Read More
CoreLife Eatery
Uptown
CoreLife Eatery
Uptown
Featuring green bowls, grain bowls, broth bowls, and made-from-scratch beverages.
Featuring green bowls, grain bowls, broth bowls, and made-from-scratch beverages.
Mt. Adams Bar and Grill
Uptown
Mt. Adams Bar and Grill
Uptown
Landmark turning out burgers and other bar fare in a comfy setting with a warm, vintage feel.
Landmark turning out burgers and other bar fare in a comfy setting with a warm, vintage feel.
Seasons 52
Uptown
Seasons 52
Uptown
Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill
Uptown
Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill
Uptown
Authentic and unpretentious Mediterranean restaurant. Ali Baba Grill serves both lunch and dinner. The menu includes a variety of sandwiches and kabobs. Owner Bahaa Dawoud... Read more
Authentic and unpretentious Mediterranean restaurant. Ali Baba Grill serves both lunch and dinner. The menu includes a variety of sandwiches and kabobs. Owner Bahaa Dawoud, a native of Palestine, said the chicken or steak shawarma sandwiches and the falafel sandwiches are popular. Mediterranean platters are also available.
Kellogg Country House
Uptown
Kellogg Country House
Uptown
Breakfast is a favorite at the Kellogg Country House, boasting fluffy omelettes, biscuits and gravy and giant pancake stacks. Dine inside or on an outdoor patio and be... Read more
Breakfast is a favorite at the Kellogg Country House, boasting fluffy omelettes, biscuits and gravy and giant pancake stacks. Dine inside or on an outdoor patio and be sure to stop in at the attached antique mall. Don't miss Wednesday's Burger Mania, which involves piling everything you can think of between two hamburger buns.
Rooted Juicery & Kitchen
Uptown
Rooted Juicery & Kitchen
Uptown
100% organic juice bar, smoothie bar and plant-based market aiming to offer the highest quality and most nutritionally packed living foods to our customers.
100% organic juice bar, smoothie bar and plant-based market aiming to offer the highest quality and most nutritionally packed living foods to our customers.
Fireside Pizza
Uptown
Fireside Pizza
Uptown
Enjoy wood-fired pizza in this former firehouse, then chase it down with a chilled microbrew.
Enjoy wood-fired pizza in this former firehouse, then chase it down with a chilled microbrew.
P.F. Chang's
Uptown
P.F. Chang's
Uptown
This Chinese-chain restaurant is located in the center of the Rookwood Commons shopping center. It is recognized for its great Chinese cuisine and unique ambience,... Read more
This Chinese-chain restaurant is located in the center of the Rookwood Commons shopping center. It is recognized for its great Chinese cuisine and unique ambience, combining ancient Chinese designs with modernity. Although P.F. Chang's is known for its food, they also offer a great centrally located bar with the featured Asian... Read More
Aglamesis Brothers Ice Cream and Candy Company
Uptown
Aglamesis Brothers Ice Cream and Candy Company
Uptown
This is one of the top ice cream places in town; some even say it's the best. More of an old-fashioned ice cream "parlor,' a menu is brought to your table and you are... Read more
This is one of the top ice cream places in town; some even say it's the best. More of an old-fashioned ice cream "parlor,' a menu is brought to your table and you are served there. Opened in 1913, the Oakley location has marble-top counters imported from Italy and a traditional soda fountain with stools. Aglamesis specializes... Read More
J.D.'s
Uptown
J.D.'s
Uptown
If you like to jam out and listen to people belt it out J.D.'s is the place for you. There's always music cranking out of the jukebox and every Friday people showcase... Read more
If you like to jam out and listen to people belt it out J.D.'s is the place for you. There's always music cranking out of the jukebox and every Friday people showcase their talents for karaoke. The specialty for this restaurant is the double-decker J.D. burger.
Local Post
Uptown
Local Post
Uptown
Local Post is serving up tasty dishes like Cincy Fries that come with crispy goetta, american cheese, sriracha aiolo and topped with an over-easy egg. Or try Post wings,... Read more
Local Post is serving up tasty dishes like Cincy Fries that come with crispy goetta, american cheese, sriracha aiolo and topped with an over-easy egg. Or try Post wings, pizza, salads and sandwiches.
Just Q'in
Uptown
Just Q'in
Uptown
Enjoy pulled pork, chicken and beef brisket with homemade sides like mac & cheese, cole slaw and smoked baked beans at this barbecue restaurant that started out as a... Read more
Enjoy pulled pork, chicken and beef brisket with homemade sides like mac & cheese, cole slaw and smoked baked beans at this barbecue restaurant that started out as a food truck. Or chow down on St. Louis-style ribs and sweet jalapeno cornbread.
Blue Gibbon Chinese Restaurant
Uptown
Blue Gibbon Chinese Restaurant
Uptown
Although Blue Gibbon can be a fine-dining experience it is also incredibly laid back. The food here is a mixture of a few different Asian cultures and even a touch of... Read more
Although Blue Gibbon can be a fine-dining experience it is also incredibly laid back. The food here is a mixture of a few different Asian cultures and even a touch of American. Blue Gibbon has vegetarian friendly dishes and a full bar which makes it great choice for feeding an eclectic crowd.
Deeper Roots Coffee
Uptown
Deeper Roots Coffee
Uptown
Deeper Roots Coffee is a wholesale coffee roaster focused on excellence in ethical sourcing and crafting of specialty coffees. You can even stop by the roasterie location... Read more
Deeper Roots Coffee is a wholesale coffee roaster focused on excellence in ethical sourcing and crafting of specialty coffees. You can even stop by the roasterie location for a tour (limited hours).
Hang Over Easy
Uptown
Hang Over Easy
Uptown
French toast, burgers, draft beers, and cocktails in a diner and bar with a hip vibe and patio seating.
French toast, burgers, draft beers, and cocktails in a diner and bar with a hip vibe and patio seating.
Dojo Gelato
Uptown
Dojo Gelato
Uptown
Gelato, ice cream, and coffee shop now open in Northside (originally in Findlay Market).
Gelato, ice cream, and coffee shop now open in Northside (originally in Findlay Market).
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Uptown
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Uptown
LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for... Read more
LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for your casual night out. Don't feel like cooking or have to feed a large party? LaRosa's offers delivery as well.
