Find Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (Uptown Region)

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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 Comet

Uptown

A rough-and-ready hangout dishing up Mexican eats and offering a pool table and frequent live music.

A rough-and-ready hangout dishing up Mexican eats and offering a pool table and frequent live music.

The Whole Bowl

Uptown

Walk-up window serving gluten free bowls.  

Walk-up window serving gluten free bowls.  

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

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 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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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.

Mazunte

Uptown

Casual eatery with a colorful look dishing out Mexican street food and homemade salsas.

Casual eatery with a colorful look dishing out Mexican street food and homemade salsas.

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Authentic Cajun fare, smoked foods, breakfast buffet on Sunday

Authentic Cajun fare, smoked foods, breakfast buffet on Sunday

Mr. Sushi

Uptown

We have the most affordable sushi with great quality.

We have the most affordable sushi with great quality.

Norwood Delite Creamy Whip

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 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