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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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
Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant
Downtown
Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant
Downtown
Eclectic American dishes, plus an annual oyster festival & crab carnival, in a historic setting.
Eclectic American dishes, plus an annual oyster festival & crab carnival, in a historic setting.
First Watch
Downtown
First Watch
Downtown
First class, freshly made breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant.
First class, freshly made breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant.
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... 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
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.
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
The Mercer
Downtown
The Mercer
Downtown
Varied European-influcenced dishes served in a stylish venue.
Varied European-influcenced dishes served in a stylish venue.
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.
Mazunte Centro
Downtown
Mazunte Centro
Downtown
The second location from the owners of Mazunte, Mazunte Centro is serving up fresh and inspired dishes from Mexico. Mazunte is known for its tacos, but also offeris... Read more
The second location from the owners of Mazunte, Mazunte Centro is serving up fresh and inspired dishes from Mexico. Mazunte is known for its tacos, but also offeris dishes served with rice, like memelitas, tamales and enchiladas.
Pepp & Dolores
Downtown
Pepp & Dolores
Downtown
A casual Italian restaurant featuring housemade pastas, carefully curated wines, and a balance of cherished family recipes and fresh, vibrant flavors.
A casual Italian restaurant featuring housemade pastas, carefully curated wines, and a balance of cherished family recipes and fresh, vibrant flavors.
The Gourmand Group
Downtown
The Gourmand Group
Downtown
Formerly Fresh Table, The Gourmand Group serves locally sourced and organic items, including salad bowls with an international flair, homemade salad dressings, baby back... Read more
Formerly Fresh Table, The Gourmand Group serves locally sourced and organic items, including salad bowls with an international flair, homemade salad dressings, baby back ribs, salmon, tofu Parmesan and desserts. Many items are vegan-friendly.
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.
Seven Chefs Buffet
Downtown
Seven Chefs Buffet
Downtown
Seven Chefs Buffet features seven specialty stations including Salad, Italian, American, Shuffle, Carving & Rotisserie, Asian and Pastry, all offering specific items... Read more
Seven Chefs Buffet features seven specialty stations including Salad, Italian, American, Shuffle, Carving & Rotisserie, Asian and Pastry, all offering specific items that change daily. Located at JACK Cincinnati Casino
Buzzed Bull Creamery
Downtown
Buzzed Bull Creamery
Downtown
Handcrafted, boozy ice creams in imaginative flavor combinations in a trendy, industrial-chic space.
Handcrafted, boozy ice creams in imaginative flavor combinations in a trendy, industrial-chic space.
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
V's Cafe on 7th
Downtown
V's Cafe on 7th
Downtown
Located at Aronoff Center for the arts, V's offers breakfast options, plus homemade soups, fresh salads, and hearty sandwiches daily and until curtain call for some... Read more
Located at Aronoff Center for the arts, V's offers breakfast options, plus homemade soups, fresh salads, and hearty sandwiches daily and until curtain call for some performances.
Akash India Restaurant
Downtown
Akash India Restaurant
Downtown
This place is popular for its daily lunch buffet smack in the middle of downtown. It's a great spot to check out for business lunches, before a show at the nearby Aronoff... Read more
This place is popular for its daily lunch buffet smack in the middle of downtown. It's a great spot to check out for business lunches, before a show at the nearby Aronoff Center or for downtown residents. Back to the buffet: If you're not familiar with Indian food, this is a great way to try it out. Akash prepares meat and...... 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.
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
The 'Wich on Sycamore
Downtown
The 'Wich on Sycamore
Downtown
Breakfast, lunch and catering available.
Breakfast, lunch and catering available.
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
Bub's Pizza Bar
Downtown
Bub's Pizza Bar
Downtown
Fresh, handmade pizza by the slice.
Fresh, handmade pizza by the slice.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Venice on Vine
Downtown
Venice on Vine
Downtown
Venice on Vine is run by Power Inspires Progress, a not-for-profit employment education program to help adults with employment barriers to have a job while studying for... Read more
Venice on Vine is run by Power Inspires Progress, a not-for-profit employment education program to help adults with employment barriers to have a job while studying for educational success. They offer pizzas, salads and hoagies. Catering available.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
