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.
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
Ichiban
Uptown
Ichiban
Uptown
Ichiban serves sushi, traditional Japanese cuisine and Asian fusion dishes in a chic, contemporary and cozy setting. Soft Shell Crab spring roll, Seafood Cream Croquette... Read more
Ichiban serves sushi, traditional Japanese cuisine and Asian fusion dishes in a chic, contemporary and cozy setting. Soft Shell Crab spring roll, Seafood Cream Croquette and Tofu, and Thin Noodle Salad with Nori Seaweed Dressing are an example of menu items. Happy Hour runs 5 p.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on the...... Read More
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.
Blackbird Eatery
Uptown
Blackbird Eatery
Uptown
Local eatery serving casual new American cuisine along with wine, draft beer, and cocktails.
Local eatery serving casual new American cuisine along with wine, draft beer, and cocktails.
Stone Bowl
Uptown
Stone Bowl
Uptown
Stone Bowl is a brand new restaurant serving quality sushi with 1/2 price and good Korean & Japanese food.
Stone Bowl is a brand new restaurant serving quality sushi with 1/2 price and good Korean & Japanese food.
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.
Taste of Belgium
Uptown
Taste of Belgium
Uptown
Spacious bistro serving Belgian cuisine, from waffles to moules frites, plus local and Belgian brews.
Spacious bistro serving Belgian cuisine, from waffles to moules frites, plus local and Belgian brews.
Sidewinder
Uptown
Sidewinder
Uptown
Snug, bright spot offering espresso drinks and cocktails with locally roasted coffee, plus light fare.
Snug, bright spot offering espresso drinks and cocktails with locally roasted coffee, plus light fare.
Biagio's Bistro
Uptown
Biagio's Bistro
Uptown
Charming neighborhood hangout serving up classic Italian cuisine, desserts, wine, and cocktails.
Charming neighborhood hangout serving up classic Italian cuisine, desserts, wine, and cocktails.
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.
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.
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.
The Bourbon Smokehouse
Uptown
The Bourbon Smokehouse
Uptown
Barbeque joint serving pulled pork, brisket, and jumbo chicken wings all tossed with a secret recipe seasoning.
Barbeque joint serving pulled pork, brisket, and jumbo chicken wings all tossed with a secret recipe seasoning.
Alfio's Buon Cibo
Uptown
Alfio's Buon Cibo
Uptown
Elevated eatery featuring Italian dishes with an Argentinean twist & cocktails in an intimate space.
Elevated eatery featuring Italian dishes with an Argentinean twist & cocktails in an intimate space.
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).
The Whole Bowl
Uptown
The Whole Bowl
Uptown
Walk-up window serving gluten free bowls.
Walk-up window serving gluten free bowls.
Django Western Taco
Uptown
Django Western Taco
Uptown
Unpretentious eatery offering refined, Tex-Mex dishes, inventive cocktails, and live music.
Unpretentious eatery offering refined, Tex-Mex dishes, inventive cocktails, and live music.
Cream + Sugar Coffeehouse
Uptown
Cream + Sugar Coffeehouse
Uptown
This local coffee shop owned by two African American ladies offers breakfast and lunch in the Evanston neighborhood of Cincinnati near Xavier University. They pride... Read more
This local coffee shop owned by two African American ladies offers breakfast and lunch in the Evanston neighborhood of Cincinnati near Xavier University. They pride themselves on creating a space perfect for business meetings, catching up with friends and family, and a place to refuel or to simply be inspired through the...... Read More
Sleepy Bee Cafe
Uptown
Sleepy Bee Cafe
Uptown
Sleepy Bee Café is a gathering place that serves locally sourced breakfast, brunch and lunch, made from food that tastes, makes you feel and is - good. Welcome!
Sleepy Bee Café is a gathering place that serves locally sourced breakfast, brunch and lunch, made from food that tastes, makes you feel and is - good. Welcome!
O'Bryon's Bar & Grill
Uptown
O'Bryon's Bar & Grill
Uptown
Classic pub grub in a casual, brick-lined space with 2 full bars, a party room, and a rooftop patio.
Classic pub grub in a casual, brick-lined space with 2 full bars, a party room, and a rooftop patio.
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.
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.
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
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... Read More
Urbana Cafe
Uptown
Urbana Cafe
Uptown
Coffeehouse serving classic Italian java drinks and tea plus global desserts.
Coffeehouse serving classic Italian java drinks and tea plus global desserts.
Suzie Wong's
Uptown
Suzie Wong's
Uptown
CLOSED - Suzie Wong's is a Walnut Hills Pan-Asian eatery. The inside is painted red with black furniture and fronted by a wall of windows, creating a modern, stylish... Read more
CLOSED - Suzie Wong's is a Walnut Hills Pan-Asian eatery. The inside is painted red with black furniture and fronted by a wall of windows, creating a modern, stylish dining room. The Big Bowl Soups are popular here, like the Hong Kong Wonton Noodle Soup. Dishes come from all over Asia, like the Bangkok Coconut Curry Chicken... Read More
Wildfire Pizza Kitchen
Uptown
Wildfire Pizza Kitchen
Uptown
Located inside Urban Artifact, Wildfire Pizza Kitchen is a small wood-fired kitchen serving pizzas, salads, appetizers, desserts and more.They strive to continuously focus... Read more
Located inside Urban Artifact, Wildfire Pizza Kitchen is a small wood-fired kitchen serving pizzas, salads, appetizers, desserts and more.They strive to continuously focus on making the best food possible while offering a lot of creativity to the menu.
Green Dog Cafe
Uptown
Green Dog Cafe
Uptown
This environmentally-friendly restaurant from Mary and Mark Swortwood, original owners of the Brown Dog and Tink's, features local and organic ingredients. Vegans,... Read more
This environmentally-friendly restaurant from Mary and Mark Swortwood, original owners of the Brown Dog and Tink's, features local and organic ingredients. Vegans, vegetarians, and those who don't eat gluten or dairy have plenty of menu choices available. Dishes may vary by the season, but favorites include: the Green Dog BLT... Read More
Tickle Pickle
Uptown
Tickle Pickle
Uptown
Burgers named after rock 'n roll legends plus sides, shakes, beer, and desserts in a cozy space.
Burgers named after rock 'n roll legends plus sides, shakes, beer, and desserts in a cozy space.
M5 Espresso Labs
Uptown
M5 Espresso Labs
Uptown
Cincinnati's first Slayer Espresso bar, featuring coffees from a selection of nationally acclaimed guest roasters in an intimate cafe setting.
Cincinnati's first Slayer Espresso bar, featuring coffees from a selection of nationally acclaimed guest roasters in an intimate cafe setting.
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.
Chapter Mt. Adams
Uptown
Chapter Mt. Adams
Uptown
Chill hangout with a roomy patio & covered outdoor bar, featuring pub fare, cocktails & live music.
Offers everything from burgers and tacos to live bands and DJs in Mt. Adams.
Macaron Bar
Uptown
Macaron Bar
Uptown
The only bakery in Cincinnati dedicated exclusively to French macarons.
The only bakery in Cincinnati dedicated exclusively to French macarons.
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
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
Cactus Pear
Uptown
Cactus Pear
Uptown
Margaritas and the freshly made salsa make Cactus Pear one of the favorite Mexican restaurants in town. It can get pricey, but the authentic cuisine makes it a great place... Read more
Margaritas and the freshly made salsa make Cactus Pear one of the favorite Mexican restaurants in town. It can get pricey, but the authentic cuisine makes it a great place to hang out with friends and grab some drinks and chips and salsa. This location attracts more than just the nearby University of Cincinnati students.
Swampwater Grill
Uptown
Swampwater Grill
Uptown
Authentic Cajun fare, smoked foods, breakfast buffet on Sunday
Authentic Cajun fare, smoked foods, breakfast buffet on Sunday
Norwood Delite Creamy Whip
Uptown
Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters
Uptown
Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters
Uptown
If you are looking for a place to grab a cup of freshly roasted coffee and kick back for some friendly conversation, Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters is the spot... Read more
If you are looking for a place to grab a cup of freshly roasted coffee and kick back for some friendly conversation, Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters is the spot for you. This coffee house takes pride in the freshness of its coffee, roasting small batches of beans in a Probat L12 coffee roaster, which is prominently... Read More
Ko-Sho Japanese Restaurant
Uptown
Ko-Sho Japanese Restaurant
Uptown
Ko-Sho offers more than 40 different kinds of roll and nigri sushi, many with innovative combinations like tempura vegetables and roe. It's a cozy, modern space with... Read more
Ko-Sho offers more than 40 different kinds of roll and nigri sushi, many with innovative combinations like tempura vegetables and roe. It's a cozy, modern space with plenty of seating and a red facade that's hard to miss. Keep in mind there is more than sushi: Ko-Sho offers an array of Japanese cuisine including bento boxes... Read More