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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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
Total Juice Plus
Downtown
Total Juice Plus
Downtown
Total Juice Plus is more than just juice - they also have healthy lunch options, like wraps, soups and salads. For ten years, they've been offering a healthy alternative... Read more
Total Juice Plus is more than just juice - they also have healthy lunch options, like wraps, soups and salads. For ten years, they've been offering a healthy alternative to hungry downtown workers who want a break from greasy fast food. The fresh smoothies come with two free additions - vitamins and minerals that help support a... Read More
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Bub's Pizza Bar
Downtown
Bub's Pizza Bar
Downtown
Fresh, handmade pizza by the slice.
Fresh, handmade pizza by the slice.
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
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
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
Starbucks
Downtown
Starbucks
Downtown
It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, tea, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also... Read more
It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, tea, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also rotates seasonal holiday blends and summertime favorites, like Peppermint Mocha Twist or a cold Frappuccino with whipped cream. Sit and sip inside the cozy... Read... Read More
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
Flo's Plate Full of Soul
Downtown
Flo's Plate Full of Soul
Downtown
With no tables and chairs to sit and enjoy your hearty meals, this small soul food street cafe usually hosts a lengthy lunch line filled with downtown workers patiently... Read more
With no tables and chairs to sit and enjoy your hearty meals, this small soul food street cafe usually hosts a lengthy lunch line filled with downtown workers patiently awaiting Flo's flourless chicken wings, catfish and whiting dinners and the famous peach cobbler. The Southern hospitality at Flo's makes the experience... 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.
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.
Smiling Moose Deli
Downtown
Smiling Moose Deli
Downtown
Fresh Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches. Catering and a gluten free menu available as well.
Fresh Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches. Catering and a gluten free menu available as well.
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.
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.
Starbucks
Downtown
Starbucks
Downtown
Highlights: The only problem at Starbucks is what to order from the wide selection of coffees, espressos, frappuccinos and Tazo teas - including such temptations as eggnog... Read more
Highlights: The only problem at Starbucks is what to order from the wide selection of coffees, espressos, frappuccinos and Tazo teas - including such temptations as eggnog latte and a chai tea latte. And don't think 'hot chocolate' - think drinkable, liquid chocolate. Enjoy a cup of something, a pastry to go with it, and relax... Read More
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... 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
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
Cafe de Paris
Downtown
Cafe de Paris
Downtown
Practice your French at this cafes that exudes Parisian chic.Grab a seat at the counter or one of the tables for morning coffee with croissants and muffins. You'll find... Read more
Practice your French at this cafes that exudes Parisian chic.Grab a seat at the counter or one of the tables for morning coffee with croissants and muffins. You'll find lots of delicious sandwiches, salads and soups to sample here and most have a distinctive French flair. Instead of fries for a side, try fresh mango - just...... 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
Elm Street Deli
Downtown
Elm Street Deli
Downtown
Elm Street Deli provides a convenient location for Downtown workers to grab a quick lunch with wallet-friendly sandwiches, salads, soups and even soft serve ice cream.
Elm Street Deli provides a convenient location for Downtown workers to grab a quick lunch with wallet-friendly sandwiches, salads, soups and even soft serve ice cream.
The 'Wich on Sycamore
Downtown
The 'Wich on Sycamore
Downtown
Breakfast, lunch and catering available.
Breakfast, lunch and catering available.
Cuban Pete Sandwiches
Downtown
Cuban Pete Sandwiches
Downtown
Cuban Pete Sandwiches' concept is built on flavorful Cuban and Caribbean sandwiches, soups and salads, made from the finest and freshest ingredients (local when possible... Read more
Cuban Pete Sandwiches' concept is built on flavorful Cuban and Caribbean sandwiches, soups and salads, made from the finest and freshest ingredients (local when possible), made to order and served quickly in a fun and vibrant atmosphere with a little Latin flare.
Red Fox Grill
Downtown
Red Fox Grill
Downtown
Red Fox is known for large portions at affordable prices. At lunchtime, this place is bustling with downtown regulars waiting to get a taste of the soup, made fresh daily... Read more
Red Fox is known for large portions at affordable prices. At lunchtime, this place is bustling with downtown regulars waiting to get a taste of the soup, made fresh daily. Despite the large crowds, this restaurant has a laid-back vibe.
J. Gumbo's
Downtown
J. Gumbo's
Downtown
Cajun food prepared quick and fresh for the downtown crowd on the go, J. Gumbo's is N'awlins style cuisine on the cheap without lacking quality. With the exception of the... Read more
Cajun food prepared quick and fresh for the downtown crowd on the go, J. Gumbo's is N'awlins style cuisine on the cheap without lacking quality. With the exception of the vegetarian-friendly bumblebee stew, J. Gumbo's calling card is its selection of meat and rice bowl dishes, such as the Voodoo chicken featuring slow-cooked... Read More
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.
Sunshine Fine Foods
Downtown
Sunshine Fine Foods
Downtown
Sunshine Fine Foods has a deli counter with carryout sandwiches and specials, groceries, beer and wine.
Sunshine Fine Foods has a deli counter with carryout sandwiches and specials, groceries, beer and wine.
Tot Dogs
Downtown
Tot Dogs
Downtown
Jim Thompson, the man behind Lucy Blue Pizza, has turned his attention to gourmet hot dogs and sausages with his new venture, Tot Dogs. The small, takeout-only restaurant... Read more
Jim Thompson, the man behind Lucy Blue Pizza, has turned his attention to gourmet hot dogs and sausages with his new venture, Tot Dogs. The small, takeout-only restaurant is now open next to PNC Bank. On the menu are hot dogs (regular, all-beef, turkey or veggie), sausages (Italian, chicken and andouille), bratwurst, metts and... Read More
