Restaurants
Find Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (Downtown 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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Cafe DeVine
Downtown
Cafe DeVine
Downtown
Cafe DeVine serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday in a convenient downtown location.
Cafe DeVine serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday in a convenient downtown location.
Yard House
Downtown
Yard House
Downtown
Yard House offers 160 beer taps and an extensive menu of American fusion cuisine, serving lunch, dinner and late-night snacks. Extensive menu of American fusion cuisine,... Read more
Yard House offers 160 beer taps and an extensive menu of American fusion cuisine, serving lunch, dinner and late-night snacks. Extensive menu of American fusion cuisine, ranging from burgers and salads on up to miso sea bass and lobster garlic noodles.
Mt. Adams Bar and Grill
Downtown
Mt. Adams Bar and Grill
Downtown
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.
1215 Wine Bar and Coffee Lab
Downtown
1215 Wine Bar and Coffee Lab
Downtown
The emphasis is on coffee and wine appreciation and connoisseurship, with enough food served to go with the drinks. Dinnertime means cheese and meat plates, a... Read more
The emphasis is on coffee and wine appreciation and connoisseurship, with enough food served to go with the drinks. Dinnertime means cheese and meat plates, a different one for each wine flight, and lunch is the ingredients of those cheese and meat plates turned into sandwiches. Lots of wine tastings, wine flights and coffee... Read More
KnockBack Nats
Downtown
KnockBack Nats
Downtown
KnockBack Nats is more than just a typical sports bar. In addition to dart boards, video golf and video bowling, it also features a great jukebox. Enjoy happy hour daily... Read more
KnockBack Nats is more than just a typical sports bar. In addition to dart boards, video golf and video bowling, it also features a great jukebox. Enjoy happy hour daily between 3 and 7 p.m. Appetizers include nachos and quesadillas as well as wings and burgers for meals. This is your place if you crave cold beer and bar food.
Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters
Downtown
Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters
Downtown
Located in the Macy's building, Lookout Joe's has just two tables and limited food items, but it's a good place for a quick snack and a delicious cup of coffee from a... Read more
Located in the Macy's building, Lookout Joe's has just two tables and limited food items, but it's a good place for a quick snack and a delicious cup of coffee from a locally owned business.
Rusconi Pizza
Downtown
Rusconi Pizza
Downtown
Pizzas, hoagies, wings, calzones, and more in this downtown Cincinnati pizza place.
Pizzas, hoagies, wings, calzones, and more in this downtown Cincinnati pizza place.
Zula
Downtown
Zula
Downtown
Zula pairs great wine and craft beer with your choice of entree, hot steamy mussels, hot and cold plates and Artisan Z flat breads.
Zula pairs great wine and craft beer with your choice of entree, hot steamy mussels, hot and cold plates and Artisan Z flat breads.
Buzzed Bull Creamery
Downtown
Buzzed Bull Creamery
Downtown
Handcrafted, boozy ice creams in imaginative flavor combinations in a trendy, industrial-chic space.
Handcrafted, boozy ice creams in imaginative flavor combinations in a trendy, industrial-chic space.
Prime Cincinnati
Downtown
Prime Cincinnati
Downtown
Upmarket chophouse and lounge offering elevated steakhouse fare and cocktails in a lofty, stylish space.
Upmarket chophouse and lounge offering elevated steakhouse fare and cocktails in a lofty, stylish space.
Brick and Mortar
Downtown
Brick and Mortar
Downtown
Upscale Gastro-Pub. Casual service with locally-influenced menu. Located at The Cincinnatian Hotel
Upscale Gastro-Pub. Casual service with locally-influenced menu. Located at The Cincinnatian Hotel
Fred & Gari's
Downtown
Fred & Gari's
Downtown
Always on the go? Make a pit stop at Fred & Gari's. The restaurant doesn't have in house seating, but they offer deli-style sandwiches, pizzas and sides for carry out... Read more
Always on the go? Make a pit stop at Fred & Gari's. The restaurant doesn't have in house seating, but they offer deli-style sandwiches, pizzas and sides for carry out and delivery. Fred & Gari's also specializes in catering parties and corporate events any day or time, holidays included.
Kitty's Sports Grill
Downtown
Kitty's Sports Grill
Downtown
Family-owned sports grill with fresh, quality pub food and walls decorated with sports memorabilia.
Family-owned sports grill with fresh, quality pub food and walls decorated with sports memorabilia.
Social O.T.R.
Downtown
Social O.T.R.
Downtown
Social O.T.R. is a culinary training restaurant at 1819 Elm Street. The basic concept: people in Cincinnati are looking for employment, and there are a lot of available... Read more
Social O.T.R. is a culinary training restaurant at 1819 Elm Street. The basic concept: people in Cincinnati are looking for employment, and there are a lot of available jobs in the restaurant industry. This program teaches the people looking for employment the necessary skills to get those restaurant jobs. Match made! Social... Read More
Hello Honey
Downtown
Hello Honey
Downtown
Ice cream made from scratch, using fresh ingredients free from artificial colors or flavors.
Ice cream made from scratch, using fresh ingredients free from artificial colors or flavors.
The Counter
Downtown
The Counter
Downtown
Located inside The Epicurean Mercantile Co., the Counter is a restaurant offering freshly-prepared New American cuisine featuring an IPad ordering system and a patio for... Read more
Located inside The Epicurean Mercantile Co., the Counter is a restaurant offering freshly-prepared New American cuisine featuring an IPad ordering system and a patio for outside dining.
Takeaway Deli and Grocery
Downtown
Takeaway Deli and Grocery
Downtown
Local grocery store offering deli sandwiches.
Local grocery store offering deli sandwiches.
Sports Page Restaurant
Downtown
Sports Page Restaurant
Downtown
Cozy sports-bar atmosphere that seems right out of a newspaper sports page.For breakfast you can enjoy an omelette, pancakes or goetta. Or you can have a burger, double-... Read more
Cozy sports-bar atmosphere that seems right out of a newspaper sports page.For breakfast you can enjoy an omelette, pancakes or goetta. Or you can have a burger, double-decker, or chicken fingers for a quick bite, or partake of their many dinners featuring grilled chicken, chopped steak, or fish. They also have a nice shrimp... Read More
Chx
Downtown
Chx
Downtown
Serving up the city's loudest fried chicken in Pendleton! Right next door to 3 Points Urban Brewery, Chx offers chicken sammies, filling salads and their signatures... Read more
Serving up the city's loudest fried chicken in Pendleton! Right next door to 3 Points Urban Brewery, Chx offers chicken sammies, filling salads and their signatures Banties (smaller than a tender, bigger than a nugget). All chicken is brined, and golden fried with two houses finishes, crispy or HOT!
Coffee Emporium
Downtown
Coffee Emporium
Downtown
Chill, vegetarian-friendly artisanal roaster with free WiFi and an eclectic menu of light bites.
Chill, vegetarian-friendly artisanal roaster with free WiFi and an eclectic menu of light bites.
Krueger's Tavern
Downtown
Krueger's Tavern
Downtown
Stylish, seasonal New American kitchen with a menu of small & large plates and a rooftop patio.
Stylish, seasonal New American kitchen with a menu of small & large plates and a rooftop patio.
Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant
Downtown
Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant
Downtown
Eclectic American dishes, plus an annual oyster festival & crab carnival, in a historic setting.
Eclectic American dishes, plus an annual oyster festival & crab carnival, in a historic setting.
Allez Bakery
Downtown
Allez Bakery
Downtown
Bakery serving up freshly baked bread and pasteries in the heart of OTR.
Bakery serving up freshly baked bread and pasteries in the heart of OTR.
Simply Rolled Ice Cream
Downtown
Simply Rolled Ice Cream
Downtown
Thai-inspired ice cream rolls with custom housemade recipes and unlimited toppings.
Thai-inspired ice cream rolls with custom housemade recipes and unlimited toppings.
Taft's Ale House
Downtown
Taft's Ale House
Downtown
Artisanal beers, steaks, and salads served in a classic brewpub named after Cincinnati’s favorite son.
Artisanal beers, steaks, and salads served in a classic brewpub named after Cincinnati’s favorite son.
Spoon & Cellar
Downtown
Spoon & Cellar
Downtown
Where simplicity meets sophistication. The simple, yet thoughtful menu delivers a preppy-casual experience and the Cellar serves as the catalyst for crafted cocktails and... Read more
Where simplicity meets sophistication. The simple, yet thoughtful menu delivers a preppy-casual experience and the Cellar serves as the catalyst for crafted cocktails and a sophisticated wine selection.
Butcher and Barrel
Downtown
Butcher and Barrel
Downtown
South American-style steakhouse serving craft cocktails in industrial, rustic-chic surrounds.
South American-style steakhouse serving craft cocktails in industrial, rustic-chic surrounds.
Maplewood Kitchen & Bar
Downtown
Maplewood Kitchen & Bar
Downtown
Spacious cafe for Californian cuisine for breakfast through dinner amid wooden tables and greenery.
Spacious cafe for Californian cuisine for breakfast through dinner amid wooden tables and greenery.
First Watch
Downtown
First Watch
Downtown
First class, freshly made breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant.
First class, freshly made breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant.
A Tavola
Downtown
A Tavola
Downtown
A Tavola, a bar, trattoria and pizzeria, is now open a few doors away from Senate Restaurant. The offer pizza and bruschetta cooked in a wood-fired oven, and a drink menu... Read more
A Tavola, a bar, trattoria and pizzeria, is now open a few doors away from Senate Restaurant. The offer pizza and bruschetta cooked in a wood-fired oven, and a drink menu of craft cocktails, micro brews, local beers and quality wines. They got their start doing pizza nights at Northside's Take the Cake cafe.
The Blind Pig
Downtown
The Blind Pig
Downtown
The Blind Pig is our updated, modern idea of what a speakeasy is nowadays. A place you can grab some fantastic food, drink updated versions of the quirky drinks that were... Read more
The Blind Pig is our updated, modern idea of what a speakeasy is nowadays. A place you can grab some fantastic food, drink updated versions of the quirky drinks that were invented during that time and catch all your favorite teams on the tv. A huge patio awaits you with a great view of the riverfront, stadiums, National... Read... Read More
Al Amir Cafe
Downtown
Al Amir Cafe
Downtown
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine is what you'll find at Al Amir, located in a pleasant yellow building on Eighth Street. The inside is like a diner, with... Read more
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine is what you'll find at Al Amir, located in a pleasant yellow building on Eighth Street. The inside is like a diner, with checkerboard floors and an open kitchen. Start off with an appetizer, such as hummus, baba ghanoush, Greek fries, or a salad like tabouli and fattoush. Kabobs rule...... Read More
Pho Lang Thang
Downtown
Pho Lang Thang
Downtown
Upbeat Vietnamese joint inside Findlay Market for bowls of pho and banh mi sandwiches.
Upbeat Vietnamese joint inside Findlay Market for bowls of pho and banh mi sandwiches.
Mikey's Late Night Slice
Downtown
Mikey's Late Night Slice
Downtown
Columbus based pizza place makes it way to Cincinnati! Mikey's Late Night Slice is a customizable pizza joint with foldable slices and toppings galore all baked inside... Read more
Columbus based pizza place makes it way to Cincinnati! Mikey's Late Night Slice is a customizable pizza joint with foldable slices and toppings galore all baked inside their very own pizza oven! Sauce is boss at Mikey's with their ery own sauce and pepper bar with a vast array of extras to add to your slice. Mikey's has a funky... Read More
Lucy Blue
Downtown
Lucy Blue
Downtown
Lucy Blue's is the place to go when you need a late night meal or post-bar snack. This new location is also open until 3 a.m. You can get their delicious pizza with a wide... Read more
Lucy Blue's is the place to go when you need a late night meal or post-bar snack. This new location is also open until 3 a.m. You can get their delicious pizza with a wide variety of toppings ranging from your standard cheese to Greek-style. It is a party-goer's late night paradise.
13th Street Alley
Downtown
13th Street Alley
Downtown
Get a taste of Philly in the heart of Cincinnati at 13th Street Alley's order window for flavor filled Philly Cheesesteak!
Get a taste of Philly in the heart of Cincinnati at 13th Street Alley's order window for flavor filled Philly Cheesesteak!
