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.
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.
The Presidents Room
Downtown
The Presidents Room
Downtown
Modern American dining with lasting Italian and German influences.
Modern American dining with lasting Italian and German influences.
Bay Horse Cafe and Roadhouse
Downtown
Bay Horse Cafe and Roadhouse
Downtown
The Bay Horse Cafe is a bar, cafe, and hotel located near the Aronoff Center in Downtown Cincinnati. Experience the turn of the 20th century in downtown Cincinnati with... Read more
The Bay Horse Cafe is a bar, cafe, and hotel located near the Aronoff Center in Downtown Cincinnati. Experience the turn of the 20th century in downtown Cincinnati with specialty cocktails, beers on draft, and an interesting history.
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.
Pho Lang Thang
Downtown
Pho Lang Thang
Downtown
Upbeat Vietnamese joint near Findlay Market for bowls of pho and banh mi sandwiches.
Upbeat Vietnamese joint near Findlay Market for bowls of pho and banh mi sandwiches.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
Downtown
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
Downtown
An upscale option offering steaks, chops, seafood, sushi and classic sides in a vibrant art deco room.
An upscale option offering steaks, chops, seafood, sushi and classic sides in a vibrant art deco room.
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
Red Roost Tavern
Downtown
Red Roost Tavern
Downtown
Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are the centerpiece of this brand new restaurant, poised at the heart of Cincinnati, in the center of downtown. Savor a carefully... Read more
Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are the centerpiece of this brand new restaurant, poised at the heart of Cincinnati, in the center of downtown. Savor a carefully crafted menu cultivated from the freshest local foods and satisfy your appetite for unique culinary surprises, from seasonal hummus and free-range chicken, to... Read More
Holtman's Donuts
Downtown
Holtman's Donuts
Downtown
Family-owned donut shop with two other locations in Over-the-Rhine and Williamsburg. Everyday they produce fresh-baked goods from a recipe passed down through generations... Read more
Family-owned donut shop with two other locations in Over-the-Rhine and Williamsburg. Everyday they produce fresh-baked goods from a recipe passed down through generations of their German heritage.
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.
Sleepy Bee Cafe
Downtown
Sleepy Bee Cafe
Downtown
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'Malley's in the Alley
Downtown
O'Malley's in the Alley
Downtown
Popularly known as 'O'Malley's in the Alley' for its location in an alley off of Vine Street, O'Malley's is a well-liked Irish pub and downtown hangout. Happy hour runs... Read more
Popularly known as 'O'Malley's in the Alley' for its location in an alley off of Vine Street, O'Malley's is a well-liked Irish pub and downtown hangout. Happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. with drink specials daily. The small Irish pub has 8 TVs, a jukebox, and Megatouches to keep you occupied. It is a popular...... Read More
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
D. Burnham's
Downtown
D. Burnham's
Downtown
D. Burnham's is located within Cincinnati's newest four diamond hotel, the Renaissance Cincinnati Hotel. The contemporary Midwestern American restaurant features locally... Read more
D. Burnham's is located within Cincinnati's newest four diamond hotel, the Renaissance Cincinnati Hotel. The contemporary Midwestern American restaurant features locally sourced, seasonal and expertly prepared cuisine, served with relaxed elegance in a contemporary space with genuine, detailed service. D. Burnham's presents a... Read More
Symphony Hotel Restaurant & Jazz Bar
Downtown
Symphony Hotel Restaurant & Jazz Bar
Downtown
The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant features contemporary, seasonal New-American cuisine in a setting that combines stunning Italianate architecture with elegant historical... Read more
Make reservations for this fine dining restaurant, bar with live jazz, and boutique hotel across from Cincinnati's Music Hall. The elegant ambiance makes you feel like a special guest. Executive Chef Mirko Ravlic creates gorgeous dinners of New-American cuisine. The menu changes seasonally.
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.
Crown Republic Gastropub
Downtown
Crown Republic Gastropub
Downtown
Rustic American fare in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati
Rustic American fare in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati
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.
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.
Ingredients
Downtown
Ingredients
Downtown
Breakfast & lunch counter for made-to-order American cafe bites in a relaxed space with free Wi-Fi.
Breakfast & lunch counter for made-to-order American cafe bites in a relaxed space with free Wi-Fi.
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.
Zundo Ramen and Donburi
Downtown
Zundo Ramen and Donburi
Downtown
Ramen, a traditional Japanese dish consisting of a meat- or fish-based broth, noodles and a range of vegetables and protein, has grown in popularity in recent years,Zundo... Read more
Ramen, a traditional Japanese dish consisting of a meat- or fish-based broth, noodles and a range of vegetables and protein, has grown in popularity in recent years,Zundo Ramen & Donburi, will serve ramen which he calls “incomparable” to Greater Cincinnati’s current offerings.
Skyline Chili
Downtown
Skyline Chili
Downtown
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
Kitty's Coffee
Downtown
Kitty's Coffee
Downtown
If you're looking for a morning brew or an iced treat, than Kitty's Coffee is the place to stop in the morning. Kitty's also offers delectable pastries to go along with... Read more
If you're looking for a morning brew or an iced treat, than Kitty's Coffee is the place to stop in the morning. Kitty's also offers delectable pastries to go along with your morning joe and newspaper.
Montgomery Inn Boathouse
Downtown
Montgomery Inn Boathouse
Downtown
Veteran barbeque chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus salads and seafood. Additional location: Montgomery (the original establishment)
Veteran barbeque chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus salads and seafood. Additional location: Montgomery (the original establishment)
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.
Tin Roof
Downtown
Tin Roof
Downtown
Tin Roof has been bringing live music and good times to captive audiences all over the country for over 12 years. With acclaimed Executive Chef Will Zuchman crafting a one... Read more
Tin Roof has been bringing live music and good times to captive audiences all over the country for over 12 years. With acclaimed Executive Chef Will Zuchman crafting a one of a kind inspired and eclectic menu, music is not all you’ll find at The Roof. So come on in and grab a bite or two. Stick around a while for our infamous... Read More
Gomez Salsa Cantina
Downtown
Gomez Salsa Cantina
Downtown
Walk up/takeout window featuring authentic tacos and fresh salsa.
Walk up/takeout window featuring authentic tacos and fresh salsa.
Shanghai Mama's
Downtown
Shanghai Mama's
Downtown
Self-proclaimed as the "best food in the Tri-State," Shanghai Mama's brings you a huge menu of traditional Chinese food. Open until 3 a.m. - so you can get your late night... Read more
Self-proclaimed as the "best food in the Tri-State," Shanghai Mama's brings you a huge menu of traditional Chinese food. Open until 3 a.m. - so you can get your late night snack on after a night at the bars or theater! Grab one of their classic 'Shut up and eat your noodles' shirts or maybe even enjoy a drink from their full... Read More
LouVino OTR
Downtown
LouVino OTR
Downtown
Adventurous small plates with a Southern twist, served in a trendy, upbeat atmosphere. 60+ wines by the glass, beer, bourbon & cocktails. We have two private event... Read more
Adventurous small plates with a Southern twist, served in a trendy, upbeat atmosphere. 60+ wines by the glass, beer, bourbon & cocktails. We have two private event spaces at our Cincinnati location, located at 1142 Main St. in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. The Cellar located downstairs, can can seat up to 40 guests...... Read More
Aunt Flora's
Downtown
Aunt Flora's
Downtown
Located with in Findlay Market, Flora's is baking up handmade sweet and savory cobblers with the best ingredients!
Located with in Findlay Market, Flora's is baking up handmade sweet and savory cobblers with the best ingredients!
The View at Shires' Garden
Downtown
The View at Shires' Garden
Downtown
Standing high above the city on the 10th floor of the City Club Apartments, at 309 Vine Street; resurrected from the history that has stood here before our time, The View... Read more
Standing high above the city on the 10th floor of the City Club Apartments, at 309 Vine Street; resurrected from the history that has stood here before our time, The View at Shires’ Garden is inspired by the first amusement resort in this part of the country, Shires’ Garden. This beautiful restaurant and amazing outdoor patio... Read More
The Pony OTR
Downtown
The Pony OTR
Downtown
Neighborhood bar with great food and drinks, games, and overall fun times.
Neighborhood bar with great food and drinks, games, and overall fun times.
Takeaway Deli and Grocery
Downtown
Takeaway Deli and Grocery
Downtown
Local grocery store offering deli sandwiches.
Local grocery store offering deli sandwiches.
Goose & Elder
Downtown
Goose & Elder
Downtown
Located in historic Findlay Market, Goose and Elder is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat or to spend an evening catching up with old friends. As Jose Salazar’s... Read more
Located in historic Findlay Market, Goose and Elder is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat or to spend an evening catching up with old friends. As Jose Salazar’s third restaurant Goose and Elder aims to be a casual spot that keeps sustainability, local sourcing and community in mind. Try dishes like Chicken Schnitzel,...... Read More
On the Rhine Eatery
Downtown
On the Rhine Eatery
Downtown
Located in the downtown Kroger on the second floor, you will find an array of local fare in a food hall setting, the first in Cincinnati, complete with a full-service bar... Read more
Located in the downtown Kroger on the second floor, you will find an array of local fare in a food hall setting, the first in Cincinnati, complete with a full-service bar and patio. Local restaurants represented include: Eli's BBQ Dope Asian Street Fair Django Western Taco Kitchen 1883 Queen City Whip Kitchen 1883 and...... Read More
Caffe Barista & Deli
Downtown
Caffe Barista & Deli
Downtown
Enjoy daily lunch specials on sandwiches, pizza and other American classics. Grab grocery items such as specialty meats, dairy products, beer & wine, and even fresh... Read more
Enjoy daily lunch specials on sandwiches, pizza and other American classics. Grab grocery items such as specialty meats, dairy products, beer & wine, and even fresh vegetables.
