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.
Yagoot Downtown
Downtown
Yagoot Downtown
Downtown
This kiosk located in the Procter & Gamble headquarters offers Yagoot, Busken Bakery's frozen-yogurt brand, 99-percent fat-free frozen yogurt topped with your choice... Read more
This kiosk located in the Procter & Gamble headquarters offers Yagoot, Busken Bakery's frozen-yogurt brand, 99-percent fat-free frozen yogurt topped with your choice of fruit (like kiwi and raspberry), chocolate, nuts or even cereal (like Cap'n Crunch or Fruity Pebbles). Pick from original, coffee or their rotating seasonal... Read More
Dojo Gelato
Downtown
Dojo Gelato
Downtown
Dojo Gelato, in the Market House of Findlay Market, offers a dozen made-from-scratch flavors of the Italian-style ice cream, which is made one batch at a time with local... Read more
Dojo Gelato, in the Market House of Findlay Market, offers a dozen made-from-scratch flavors of the Italian-style ice cream, which is made one batch at a time with local ingredients. Gelato uses more milk and less cream than typical American ice cream, so gelato is lower in fat, yet creamier. Or try a sorbetto, an Italian-style... 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
Avril-Bleh & Sons Meat Market
Downtown
Avril-Bleh & Sons Meat Market
Downtown
Avril Bleh Meat Market is one of Cincinnati's best butcher shops and proudly sets up shop right outside to sell their meats cooked from April to October. The market grills... Read more
Avril Bleh Meat Market is one of Cincinnati's best butcher shops and proudly sets up shop right outside to sell their meats cooked from April to October. The market grills metts, hot dogs and brats. It also grills vegetables such as peppers, onions and even cucumbers. Perfect for a tasty lunch between meetings.
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...... Read More
Domino's Pizza
Downtown
Domino's Pizza
Downtown
Domino's menu caters to all tastes, whether you're a fan of vegetables or pepperoni. And they deliver more than just pizza in the area. Entrees like pasta dishes and hot... Read more
Domino's menu caters to all tastes, whether you're a fan of vegetables or pepperoni. And they deliver more than just pizza in the area. Entrees like pasta dishes and hot oven-baked sandwiches, as well as desserts like the Chocolate Lava Crunch Cake and appetizers like breadsticks with marinara sauce.
Sushi Bears
Downtown
Sushi Bears
Downtown
Sushi Bears is a vendor in Findlay Market, serving sushi rolls, stir fry and Indian dishes. Cooking lessons are offered by appointment Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday.
Sushi Bears is a vendor in Findlay Market, serving sushi rolls, stir fry and Indian dishes. Cooking lessons are offered by appointment Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday.
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... Read... Read More
Fins Feathers & Bar-B-Q
Downtown
Fins Feathers & Bar-B-Q
Downtown
This small take-out restaurant has big flavors. Favorites include ribs, pulled pork, and the extra spicy hot sauce.
This small take-out restaurant has big flavors. Favorites include ribs, pulled pork, and the extra spicy hot sauce.
Silverglade's
Downtown
Silverglade's
Downtown
Silverglade's is a deli/grocery store fusion, offering produce, fine meats, salads, imported cheeses, hot meals to go, wine and a full coffee bar. The Silverglade family... Read more
Silverglade's is a deli/grocery store fusion, offering produce, fine meats, salads, imported cheeses, hot meals to go, wine and a full coffee bar. The Silverglade family began their business out of two busy stands at Findlay Market (they're still there) and eventually opened locations in Anderson and downtown. Lunch is the most... Read More
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Downtown
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Downtown
Potbelly Sandwich Works offers fresh, made-to-order sandwiches and salads in a friendly environment. Craving something cool to wash down that sandwich? Try one of their... Read more
Potbelly Sandwich Works offers fresh, made-to-order sandwiches and salads in a friendly environment. Craving something cool to wash down that sandwich? Try one of their hand-dipped shakes, malts and smoothies. Flavors range from the traditional to the unique (try boysenberry or Dreamsickle). They also have all your favorite...... Read More
Richie's Fast Food Restaurant
Downtown
Richie's Fast Food Restaurant
Downtown
The neighborhood can be a little rough, but the homemade biscuits, delicious fried chicken and old-school Southern sides (beans, mac and cheese, corn bread) draw fans from... Read more
The neighborhood can be a little rough, but the homemade biscuits, delicious fried chicken and old-school Southern sides (beans, mac and cheese, corn bread) draw fans from all over. Fish sandwiches and dinners can be perch, tilapia, cod, whitefish and/or shrimp depending on what's fresh. The Wolper and Linn locations are carry... Read More
Bub's Pizza Bar
Downtown
Bub's Pizza Bar
Downtown
Fresh, handmade pizza by the slice.
Fresh, handmade pizza by the slice.
It's Greek To Me
Downtown
It's Greek To Me
Downtown
Greek To Me lands in Ohio with its third location. As usual, there's plenty of green-y goodness here, thanks to fresh, organic produce that's picked up daily, and meats... Read more
Greek To Me lands in Ohio with its third location. As usual, there's plenty of green-y goodness here, thanks to fresh, organic produce that's picked up daily, and meats that are naturally-raised. Their most popular gyro's $5.50, and nothing on the menu will cost you over $6 on its own.
Frisch's Big Boy
Downtown
Frisch's Big Boy
Downtown
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... Read More
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Downtown
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Downtown
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. This... 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. This location is for delivery and carry out only.
Sophia's Restaurant
Downtown
Sophia's Restaurant
Downtown
This small downtown spot offers Greek flavor with gyros, Greek salad, homemade soups and baklava as well as double-deckers and burgers. Try the pasta salad with chicken... Read more
This small downtown spot offers Greek flavor with gyros, Greek salad, homemade soups and baklava as well as double-deckers and burgers. Try the pasta salad with chicken and feta cheese or one of the other homemade daily specials.
Tazza Mia
Downtown
Tazza Mia
Downtown
This Tazza Mia location is coming soon.Tazza Mia not only offers its customers fresh-roasted coffee and breakfast sandwiches, they also offer soups and paninis for lunch... Read more
This Tazza Mia location is coming soon.Tazza Mia not only offers its customers fresh-roasted coffee and breakfast sandwiches, they also offer soups and paninis for lunch and dinner.
Grecos
Downtown
Grecos
Downtown
Grecos' "street food" concept includes breakfast items like Busken pastries, parfaits and The Breakfast Taco (corn or flour tortilla with scrambled eggs,... Read more
Grecos' "street food" concept includes breakfast items like Busken pastries, parfaits and The Breakfast Taco (corn or flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, tomatillo-chipotle salsa and queso). Downtowners hungry for lunch will like the soup and sandwich options, salads, tacos and grilled roasted pizza.
Yum Yum Chinese Restaurant
Downtown
Yum Yum Chinese Restaurant
Downtown
Chinese food cravings can hit you when you least expect it: There's just something about those sweet, sour, bitter, savory and salty flavors. And while most Cincinnati... Read more
Chinese food cravings can hit you when you least expect it: There's just something about those sweet, sour, bitter, savory and salty flavors. And while most Cincinnati Chinese food joints offer tasty cuisine, many of them are take-out only and have small or less-than-desirable dining areas. Yum Yum, however, has delicious food... Read More
Silver Ladle
Downtown
Silver Ladle
Downtown
The Silver Ladle serves Cincinnati-style chili, but it is far more than a chili parlor. Chili is available in a traditional beef version, but also with shredded chicken.... Read more
The Silver Ladle serves Cincinnati-style chili, but it is far more than a chili parlor. Chili is available in a traditional beef version, but also with shredded chicken. Each customer can order it on spaghetti or french fries, as a salad, a burrito, or on an open-face, knife-and-fork coney. Chili is just part of the menu. There... Read More
