Nearby Restaurants
Restaurants near Downbound Books
Ollie's Trolley
Downtown
Ollie's Trolley
Downtown
Ollie's Trolley serves up good old-fashioned Southern soul food from a vintage trolley car parked on Central Avenue in the West End. The Trolley itself is hard to miss--it... Read more
Ollie's Trolley serves up good old-fashioned Southern soul food from a vintage trolley car parked on Central Avenue in the West End. The Trolley itself is hard to miss--it's adorned with photos of African-American leaders and a picture of the owner, Marvin Smith, with Barack and Michelle Obama (for whom he has catered numerous fundraisers). Ollie's is a longstanding but small national chain with... Read More
Stephens Old Village Restaurant
West
Stephens Old Village Restaurant
West
Stephens Old Village Restaurant offers homestyle American food, kind of like your grandma used to make. Dig into grilled pork chops, open-face rost beef, ribeye steaks,... Read more
Stephens Old Village Restaurant offers homestyle American food, kind of like your grandma used to make. Dig into grilled pork chops, open-face rost beef, ribeye steaks, the shrimp dinner or fish and chips.
Foley's Irish Pub
Uptown
Foley's Irish Pub
Uptown
A lively Irish pub, Foley's is decorated with sports memorabilia and has a patio, weekly live music, karaoke, dart boards and a 4-7 p.m. happy hour on weekdays. It... Read more
A lively Irish pub, Foley's is decorated with sports memorabilia and has a patio, weekly live music, karaoke, dart boards and a 4-7 p.m. happy hour on weekdays. It also serves traditional bar food - nothing more, nothing less. Hamburgers, chicken wings, lunchmeat and cod sandwiches are all staples of the menu.
Dragon City No. 4
West
Dragon City No. 4
West
Dragon City No. 4 is a small restaurant, but don't let that fool you. The Chinese food here packs a punch. The quiet restaurant offers favorites of Chinese cuisine, plus... Read more
Dragon City No. 4 is a small restaurant, but don't let that fool you. The Chinese food here packs a punch. The quiet restaurant offers favorites of Chinese cuisine, plus they also offer take out. Even though it's "No 4.", it's still No. 1 in our hearts.
Gold Top Dairy Bar
North
Gold Top Dairy Bar
North
Stop by Gold Top Dairy Bar for those old-fashioned favorite summer treats, like drumsticks, soft serve with sprinkles or an extra thick malt or shake.
Stop by Gold Top Dairy Bar for those old-fashioned favorite summer treats, like drumsticks, soft serve with sprinkles or an extra thick malt or shake.
New King of Club
Uptown
New King of Club
Uptown
This neighborhood bar has all the necessities: TVs, a jukebox and video games.
This neighborhood bar has all the necessities: TVs, a jukebox and video games.
The Public House
West
The Public House
West
Busy late-night haunt with a patio offering brews, cocktails, pub grub, and regular live entertainment.
Busy late-night haunt with a patio offering brews, cocktails, pub grub, and regular live entertainment.
Tucker's on Vine
Downtown
Tucker's on Vine
Downtown
Tucker's is a classic, family-owned and operated downtown diner that has been in existence for 63 years. The stove is right out front and if you sit at the counter you can... Read more
Tucker's is a classic, family-owned and operated downtown diner that has been in existence for 63 years. The stove is right out front and if you sit at the counter you can see the food being cooked before your eyes. Try the "Big Tucker" burger, made by Joe Tucker himself. No alcohol at this old fashioned eatery, but all of their food is fresh from Findlay Market.
Giminetti Baking Company
Uptown
Giminetti Baking Company
Uptown
Both Giminetti's food and service are absolutely delightful. This Walnut Hills bakery offers lots of baked goods and a variety of tasty sandwiches, soups and salads,... Read more
Both Giminetti's food and service are absolutely delightful. This Walnut Hills bakery offers lots of baked goods and a variety of tasty sandwiches, soups and salads, making it a popular lunch spot. You can get your lunch to go or delivered, or you can take a seat inside and enjoy Giminetti's warm and friendly atmosphere. One of the most popular sandwiches is the Muffaletta, a Sicilian sandwich... Read More
Santorini
West
Santorini
West
Feel at home in scenic Santorini. Ok, maybe it's not quite Greece, it's Cheviot, but there are scenic pictures of Santorini in the restaurant and an atmosphere to... Read more
Feel at home in scenic Santorini. Ok, maybe it's not quite Greece, it's Cheviot, but there are scenic pictures of Santorini in the restaurant and an atmosphere to make you feel at home. Owned by a Greek family, Santorini serves up the best of the Mediterranean and that space between the Atlantic and Pacific, with a menu including American breakfast items, chili, double deckers, gyros and... Read More
Burnet Ridge, Inc.
North
Burnet Ridge, Inc.
North
Burnet Ridge is a small family-owned winery specializing in dry table wines with grapes from around the country.
Burnet Ridge is a small family-owned winery specializing in dry table wines with grapes from around the country.
The 86 on the HIll
West
The 86 on the HIll
West
Located on the ground floor of Cincinnati Christian University's student center - the building with the gold dome - the Hill Top Coffee Shop is also open to the public. It... Read more
Located on the ground floor of Cincinnati Christian University's student center - the building with the gold dome - the Hill Top Coffee Shop is also open to the public. It also serves sandwiches, soups and salads, which you can eat in the cafe, on the patio or student lounge area or order to go.
Alabama Fish Bar
Downtown
Alabama Fish Bar
Downtown
Alabama Fish Bar is a local restaurant that has been in business in Over-the-Rhine for 16 years. This cash only place is a carry out only restaurant and has been known to... Read more
Alabama Fish Bar is a local restaurant that has been in business in Over-the-Rhine for 16 years. This cash only place is a carry out only restaurant and has been known to give people free dinners on their birthday. The most popular dinners are the fried whiting dinners. It also has perch and cod, which you can season up yourself at the do-it-yourself counter.
Sonny's All Jazz Lounge
North
Sonny's All Jazz Lounge
North
In the mood for some jazz? Head to Sonny's All Jazz Lounge, where the clientele must be 30 and over and the dress can be pants and a jacket. In other words, this is a... Read more
In the mood for some jazz? Head to Sonny's All Jazz Lounge, where the clientele must be 30 and over and the dress can be pants and a jacket. In other words, this is a classy joint for listening to classy tunes. They have a happy hour with appetizers Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5-8 p.m., and karaoke on Wednesdays from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Set the mood with some R&B on the open jukebox.
Skins Place
West
Skins Place
West
Skins Place is a neighborhood bar in Cheviot, known as a a laidback place to grab some beers with friends. Participating in a Cheviot bar crawl? Start or end your night... Read more
Skins Place is a neighborhood bar in Cheviot, known as a a laidback place to grab some beers with friends. Participating in a Cheviot bar crawl? Start or end your night here for a nice change of pace.
Christian Moerlein Brewing Company's Malt House Tap Room
Downtown
Christian Moerlein Brewing Company's Malt House Tap Room
Downtown
Enjoy fresh pints of Moerlein beer and free tours of this authentic 19th century Tap Room and brewery.
Enjoy fresh pints of Moerlein beer and free tours of this authentic 19th century Tap Room and brewery.
Green Man Twist
Uptown
Green Man Twist
Uptown
Ice cream stand providing tasty treats and quality service.
Ice cream stand providing tasty treats and quality service.
Holiday Spirits
Downtown
Holiday Spirits
Downtown
Holiday Spirits a new dive bar located in Over the Rhine shares a spot with Forty Thieves walk-up window serving up Middle Eastern street food. Enjoy dishes like falafel,... Read more
Holiday Spirits a new dive bar located in Over the Rhine shares a spot with Forty Thieves walk-up window serving up Middle Eastern street food. Enjoy dishes like falafel, shawarma and grilled chicken thighs. Grab a libaton at Holiday Spirits with pool tables, darts, skee ball and Golden Tee. Relax on their outside patio with drink in one hand and pita in the other.
Frisch's Big Boy
West
Frisch's Big Boy
West
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
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.
