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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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.
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.
The 'Wich on Sycamore
Downtown
The 'Wich on Sycamore
Downtown
Breakfast, lunch and catering available.
Breakfast, lunch and catering available.
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.
Corner Bistro
Downtown
Corner Bistro
Downtown
Delicious sushi and Asian cuisine made with high quality ingredients.
Delicious sushi and Asian cuisine made with high quality ingredients.
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
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
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.
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
Starbucks
Downtown
Starbucks
Downtown
It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, teas, 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, teas, 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
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.
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
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
Ollie's Trolley
Downtown
Ollie's Trolley
Downtown
Ollie's Trolley serves up good old-fashioned Southern soul food from a vintage trolley car parked on Central Avenue in the West End. The Trolley itself is hard to miss--it... Read more
Ollie's Trolley serves up good old-fashioned Southern soul food from a vintage trolley car parked on Central Avenue in the West End. The Trolley itself is hard to miss--it's adorned with photos of African-American leaders and a picture of the owner, Marvin Smith, with Barack and Michelle Obama (for whom he has catered numerous... 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.
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
Jimmy John's
Downtown
Jimmy John's
Downtown
Jimmy John's stays open late - really late - serving up its signature subs, clubs and lettuce wraps. There's also a vegetarian sub with avocado spread and loaded with... Read more
Jimmy John's stays open late - really late - serving up its signature subs, clubs and lettuce wraps. There's also a vegetarian sub with avocado spread and loaded with healthy goodies like alfalfa sprouts and cucumbers.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Dunlap Cafe
Downtown
Dunlap Cafe
Downtown
Cafe specializing in breakfast and brunch.
Cafe specializing in breakfast and brunch.
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
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
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
Areti's Gyros
Downtown
Areti's Gyros
Downtown
Located in Findlay Market, Areti's gyros are a combination of beef and lamb, hand-sliced from spits, as the shopper can watch. They also have a variety of popular salads.... Read more
Located in Findlay Market, Areti's gyros are a combination of beef and lamb, hand-sliced from spits, as the shopper can watch. They also have a variety of popular salads. The most frequently requested dishes shoppers enjoy are the Tirokaftero, Rosiki Salata, Taramo Salata, Skordalia and Pantzari. In addition to side dishes,...... 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
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
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.
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.
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.
Burrito Joe's
Downtown
Burrito Joe's
Downtown
Burritos for breakfast, burritos for lunch, burritos for dinner. Hey, why not? Burrito Joe's has two Cincinnati locations. Fourth Street is a popular downtown breakfast... Read more
Burritos for breakfast, burritos for lunch, burritos for dinner. Hey, why not? Burrito Joe's has two Cincinnati locations. Fourth Street is a popular downtown breakfast and lunch spot, serving breakfast burritos, nachos, tacos and salads. This is a nice inexpensive-but-filling dining option whether you go with a specialty...... 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.
Bub's Pizza Bar
Downtown
Bub's Pizza Bar
Downtown
Fresh, handmade pizza by the slice.
Fresh, handmade pizza by the slice.
Hathaway's
Downtown
Hathaway's
Downtown
Stepping into Hathaway's is like returning to downtown Cincinnati during the 1950s. Servers in classic waitress uniforms are friendly, but not chatty, since the small... Read more
Stepping into Hathaway's is like returning to downtown Cincinnati during the 1950s. Servers in classic waitress uniforms are friendly, but not chatty, since the small space and counter seats get crowded during lunch hours. All-American entrees like burgers, sandwiches, Icelandic cod, beef barbecue, tuna melt and quarter... Read... Read More
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Downtown
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Downtown
Einstein Bros Bagels wrote the book on bagels! But we didn't just stop there; Einstein Bros also boasts some of the best coffee... Read more
Einstein Bros Bagels wrote the book on bagels! But we didn't just stop there; Einstein Bros also boasts some of the best coffee & espresso - famously known as our Darn Good Coffee® - deli sandwiches, breakfast egg sandwiches, lunch catering, and delicious baked snacks and sweets. Watching what you eat? Then you came to the... 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
