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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Pleasantry
Downtown
Pleasantry
Downtown
Rustic-chic New American eatery offering seasonal dishes paired with natural wines and craft coffee.
Cincinnati neighborhood restaurant focusing on natural wine, approachable Midwestern food and crafted coffee. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Taste of Belgium
Downtown
Taste of Belgium
Downtown
Sweet and savory Belgian waffles and crepes plus artisanal-roasted coffees.
Sweet and savory Belgian waffles and crepes plus artisanal-roasted coffees.
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.
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 Mercer
Downtown
The Mercer
Downtown
Varied European-influcenced dishes served in a stylish venue.
Varied European-influcenced dishes served in a stylish venue.
Machine Room
Downtown
Machine Room
Downtown
Let's face it, baseball games can be just about as hot as Satan's bachelor pad. So say you're at Great American Ball Park and you're soaking up the sun (and maybe the... Read more
Let's face it, baseball games can be just about as hot as Satan's bachelor pad. So say you're at Great American Ball Park and you're soaking up the sun (and maybe the seats too), you want some food but just can't motivate yourself to get up. The Machine Room is your motivational solution. The fully air-conditioned restaurant is... Read More
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.
Harvest Pizzeria
Downtown
Harvest Pizzeria
Downtown
Casual venue for elevated pizzas with housemade and locally sourced ingredients in laid-back digs.
Casual venue for elevated pizzas with housemade and locally sourced ingredients in laid-back digs.
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)
Mainwood Pastry
Downtown
Mainwood Pastry
Downtown
Family-owned bakery turning out cakes, breads, cookies, and other pastries in a little shop.
Family-owned bakery turning out cakes, breads, cookies, and other pastries in a little shop.
Locoba by Platform
Downtown
Locoba by Platform
Downtown
Platform Beer Co Tasting Room location in the Over-The-Rhine District of Cincinnati. Specializing in coffee, beer and cocktails. Food served all day.
Platform Beer Co Tasting Room location in the Over-The-Rhine District of Cincinnati. Specializing in coffee, beer and cocktails. Food served all day.
French Crust Cafe
Downtown
French Crust Cafe
Downtown
Charming cafe in Findlay Market for classic French fare, from breakfast to steak frites and cocktails.
Charming cafe in Findlay Market for classic French fare, from breakfast to steak frites and cocktails.
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.
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.
Panera Bread
Downtown
Panera Bread
Downtown
Panera Bread has all the fixings to get your day started off right. This cafe and bakery serves both house and specialty coffees along with an assortment of tempting... Read more
Panera Bread has all the fixings to get your day started off right. This cafe and bakery serves both house and specialty coffees along with an assortment of tempting pastries and fresh bread. Stop by for lunch or dinner for one of their soups in a bread bowl or a sandwich and salad combo.
Frisch's Big Boy
Downtown
Frisch's Big Boy
Downtown
Located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, this Frisch’s Big Boy restaurant serves busy, on-the-go friends and family who live and work in the city. They serve breakfast... Read more
Located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, this Frisch’s Big Boy restaurant serves busy, on-the-go friends and family who live and work in the city. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner along with Frisch’s Big Boy favorites and special food items that are sold only at the Carew Tower restaurant.
Tom + Chee
Downtown
Tom + Chee
Downtown
Tom + Chee, which started as a stand on Fountain Square selling tomato soup and gourmet grilled cheese, has opened a permanent location. Inside the red and black painted... Read more
Tom + Chee, which started as a stand on Fountain Square selling tomato soup and gourmet grilled cheese, has opened a permanent location. Inside the red and black painted storefront are some cafe tables and chairs. This location also serves a grilled cheese donut, a grilled Mac+Chee sandwich and what they call "Fancy Grilled...... 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.
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
Bobby's Burger Palace
Downtown
Bobby's Burger Palace
Downtown
Casual burger stop by Bobby Flay. There is an assortment of burgers inspired by Bobby's extensive travels throughout America and his love of the grill in a casual and... Read more
Casual burger stop by Bobby Flay. There is an assortment of burgers inspired by Bobby's extensive travels throughout America and his love of the grill in a casual and convenient setting. Located at JACK Cincinnati Casino
Boca
Downtown
Boca
Downtown
Boca is Chef David Falk's ode to Europe. Boca's design couples contemporary European and American stylings with touches of rusticity in an airy urban space. The elegant... Read more
Boca is Chef David Falk's ode to Europe. Boca's design couples contemporary European and American stylings with touches of rusticity in an airy urban space. The elegant and inviting surroundings welcome guests for an evening cocktail, a small bite before a show at nearby theaters, a casual dinner with friends or a luxurious...... Read More
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
Mita's
Downtown
Mita's
Downtown
Mita's is the second restaurant from acclaimed Chef Jose Salazar is named after his Colombian grandmother, his 'Mita.' The menu focuses on both the traditional and modern... Read more
Mita's is the second restaurant from acclaimed Chef Jose Salazar is named after his Colombian grandmother, his 'Mita.' The menu focuses on both the traditional and modern foods and beverages of Spain and Latin America - with tapas, ceviches, cured hams, cheeses and large plates.
Rock Bottom Brewery
Downtown
Rock Bottom Brewery
Downtown
Brewpub chain offering house beers and upscale pub food and American fare.
Brewpub chain offering house beers and upscale pub food and American fare.
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!
Off the Vine
Downtown
Off the Vine
Downtown
Fresh, cold-pressed juice made daily.
Fresh, cold-pressed juice made daily.
Taste of Belgium
Downtown
Taste of Belgium
Downtown
Omelettes, waffles, and crepes are the specialties of this local, Belgian-influenced chain.
Omelettes, waffles, and crepes are the specialties of this local, Belgian-influenced chain.
Condado Tacos
Downtown
Condado Tacos
Downtown
Laid-back spot for margaritas & tacos with your own fillings, like beef brisket & "dirty sauce."
Laid-back spot for margaritas & tacos with your own fillings, like beef brisket & "dirty sauce."
Taqueria Mercado
Downtown
Taqueria Mercado
Downtown
Taqueria Mercado is an authentic taqueria. Serving tacos with eight kinds of meat, including carnitas, barbacoa, chicken chorizo, carne asada (grilled steak), pork and... Read more
Taqueria Mercado is an authentic taqueria. Serving tacos with eight kinds of meat, including carnitas, barbacoa, chicken chorizo, carne asada (grilled steak), pork and lengua (tongue). Their tacos are made with lots of chopped onions and fresh cilantro. Happy Hour runs 3-6 p.m. daily with live music on the weekends from a...... Read More
Le's Pho and Sandwiches
Downtown
Le's Pho and Sandwiches
Downtown
Storied, chill counter-serve outfit serving pho & other Vietnamese bites in cozy environs.
Storied, chill counter-serve outfit serving pho & other Vietnamese bites in cozy environs.
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
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.
Pies & Pints
Downtown
Pies & Pints
Downtown
Pizzeria chain offering an array of craft beers, plus specialty pizzas, salads, and sandwiches.
Pizzeria chain offering an array of craft beers, plus specialty pizzas, salads, and sandwiches.
Sweet Petit
Downtown
Sweet Petit
Downtown
Offering bite-sized desserts embellished with tastes that are made from scratch from the finest ingredients.
Offering bite-sized desserts embellished with tastes that are made from scratch from the finest ingredients.
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.
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
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.
Saundra's Kitchen
Downtown
Saundra's Kitchen
Downtown
Saundra's Kitchen strives to provide fresh, healthy, and locally sourced food to its customers without them having to break the bank. They offer catering, delivery, and... Read more
Saundra's Kitchen strives to provide fresh, healthy, and locally sourced food to its customers without them having to break the bank. They offer catering, delivery, and daily changing menus.
Boi Na Braza
Downtown
Boi Na Braza
Downtown
Stylish Brazalian churrascaria offering an endless salad bar and tableside-carved meat.
Stylish Brazalian churrascaria offering an endless salad bar and tableside-carved meat.
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.
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
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.
