Restaurants
Find Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (East 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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Starbucks
East
Starbucks
East
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
Applebee's
East
Applebee's
East
It's no question there is great food at your neighborhood Applebee's. The restaurant has an incredible daily happy hour, so you can save some cash on the tasty appetizers... Read more
It's no question there is great food at your neighborhood Applebee's. The restaurant has an incredible daily happy hour, so you can save some cash on the tasty appetizers and the 20 ounce glasses of beer. While you're eating and drinking, you might even get a history lesson-most walls are lined with pop culture memorabilia... Read More
Kar Ma
East
Kar Ma
East
Kar*ma is a new Asian bistro specializing in Laotian and Thai fare. It's an intimate experience here, as the bistro resembles a storefront business with a kitchen... Read more
Kar*ma is a new Asian bistro specializing in Laotian and Thai fare. It's an intimate experience here, as the bistro resembles a storefront business with a kitchen taking up most of the space.Start off with an appetizer, like Laotian Fried Rice and Thai stuffed chicken wings. The Kar*ma Specialties on the menu include ginger...... Read More
Young's Kitchen
East
Young's Kitchen
East
Young's may be a small Chinese restaurant, but it sure does get the job done with an affordable menu to keep you satisfied. Check out their daily lunch specials and if you... Read more
Young's may be a small Chinese restaurant, but it sure does get the job done with an affordable menu to keep you satisfied. Check out their daily lunch specials and if you order over $10, you can relax and have Young's deliver. Specialties include the beef and broccoli, crab rangoon, pork dumplings and Szechuan chicken. The...... Read More
Garzelli's Grinder & Pizza Co.
East
Garzelli's Grinder & Pizza Co.
East
While other Garzelli locations have more of a bar feel, Garzelli's on Ohio Pike is more of a pizza joint. It's also known for its grinders, which are extra-large sub... Read more
While other Garzelli locations have more of a bar feel, Garzelli's on Ohio Pike is more of a pizza joint. It's also known for its grinders, which are extra-large sub sandwiches on baked, made-from-scratch bread. Appetizers, calzones and salads round out the menu. The back room is a great place for large parties to eat, drink... Read More
Mount Carmel Pub
East
Mount Carmel Pub
East
The early bird gets the worm at Mount Carmel Pub, which opens up at 6 a.m. weekdays. This pub is known for its American and Mexican cuisine, along with great drink deals... Read more
The early bird gets the worm at Mount Carmel Pub, which opens up at 6 a.m. weekdays. This pub is known for its American and Mexican cuisine, along with great drink deals during happy hour. There is plenty to keep you entertained from pool tables to Golden Tee to Megatouch. Live music shakes things up on Wednesdays, Fridays and... Read More
Mio's Pizza
East
Mio's Pizza
East
This Mio's Pizzeria location in Mt. Washington offers a causal but fun dining experience. The favorites at Mio's are the pizzas and calzones, including some vegetarian... Read more
This Mio's Pizzeria location in Mt. Washington offers a causal but fun dining experience. The favorites at Mio's are the pizzas and calzones, including some vegetarian options. They've got a slew of specialty pizzas, stuffed pizzas, pasta dishes, hoagies and salads.
Jean Paul's Paradiso
East
Jean Paul's Paradiso
East
Jean Paul's Paradiso is a neighborhood Italian eatery owned by Jean Paul Belmont of Clough Pike Market fame. The menu is filled with tempting soups and sandwiches, plus... Read more
Jean Paul's Paradiso is a neighborhood Italian eatery owned by Jean Paul Belmont of Clough Pike Market fame. The menu is filled with tempting soups and sandwiches, plus pizzas and pastas for the hungrier folks. Try the Sicilian panini (spicy meatballs cooked in rich tomato sauce and grilled with onions, peppers, mushrooms and... Read More
Gigi's Cupcakes
East
Gigi's Cupcakes
East
Nationwide cupcake franchise
Nationwide cupcake franchise
Hibachi Master Japanese Restaurant
East
Hibachi Master Japanese Restaurant
East
If you're looking for high quality food and an elegant restaurant with Asian flair than Hibachi Master is your place. Options for lunch include tempura, katsu, teriyaki... Read more
If you're looking for high quality food and an elegant restaurant with Asian flair than Hibachi Master is your place. Options for lunch include tempura, katsu, teriyaki and teppan grill items. You can also choose from a variety of combos for lunch and dinner or try their hand -rolled fresh sushi.
Moe's Southwest Grill
East
Moe's Southwest Grill
East
Moe's is a colorful, inviting, lighthearted Tex-Mex restaurant with a fun attitude and nostalgic ambience. Paintings of famous musicians decorate the walls. There's not a... Read more
Moe's is a colorful, inviting, lighthearted Tex-Mex restaurant with a fun attitude and nostalgic ambience. Paintings of famous musicians decorate the walls. There's not a full bar, but guests can enjoy beer and margaritas.Moe's is fanatical about fresh food, dishing up outstanding burritos, tacos, quesadillas, salads and other... Read More
Busken Bakery Hyde Park
East
Busken Bakery Hyde Park
East
Owned and operated by the Busken family, Busken Bakery has been serving delicious baked goods in Cincinnati for almost 90 years. Customers' favorites include Original Iced... Read more
Owned and operated by the Busken family, Busken Bakery has been serving delicious baked goods in Cincinnati for almost 90 years. Customers' favorites include Original Iced Cookies, Donuts, Brownies, and Specialty Cakes.
El Ranchito
East
El Ranchito
East
The atmosphere is as lively as the food at El Ranchito. The restaurant is decked out in a Mexican theme, and the menu features items made from scratch in the kitchen.... Read more
The atmosphere is as lively as the food at El Ranchito. The restaurant is decked out in a Mexican theme, and the menu features items made from scratch in the kitchen. Homemade tortilla chips come as an appetizer to your meal, but be sure to save some room for a piping hot fajita or tortilla. Cool off after dinner with some...... Read More
Zak's Grill and Bar
East
Zak's Grill and Bar
East
A popular community gathering place, Zak's offers karaoke during the week, live bands or acoustic music on the deck on weekends along with food, spirits and fun. Zak's... Read more
A popular community gathering place, Zak's offers karaoke during the week, live bands or acoustic music on the deck on weekends along with food, spirits and fun. Zak's award-winning maple pecan glazed salmon shares the traditional American menu with other entrees like blackened chicken fettucini alfredo, burgers and salads.
Depot Barbecue
East
Depot Barbecue
East
The historic Madeira Train Depot was built in 1872 and quickly became the community gathering place. Now you will find barbecue staples like award-winning smoked meats,... Read more
The historic Madeira Train Depot was built in 1872 and quickly became the community gathering place. Now you will find barbecue staples like award-winning smoked meats, creamy macaroni & cheese and baked beans with bacon. Plus, vegetarian and lighter dishes, decadent desserts and soft-serve ice cream. Enjoy a craft beer... Read More
Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli
East
Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli
East
Servatii is a Cincinnati legend. Named "Hall of Fame Bakery" by Cincinnati Magazine, the bakery/deli boasts limitless pastries, cakes, doughnuts, cookies, breads... Read more
Servatii is a Cincinnati legend. Named "Hall of Fame Bakery" by Cincinnati Magazine, the bakery/deli boasts limitless pastries, cakes, doughnuts, cookies, breads, rolls and, of course, the famous pretzel sandwich.
Clermont Inn
East
Clermont Inn
East
Clermont Inn looks innocent enough on the outside. But on the inside, murder mystery dinner theaters take place on select weekends throughout the year. Make a reservation... Read more
Clermont Inn looks innocent enough on the outside. But on the inside, murder mystery dinner theaters take place on select weekends throughout the year. Make a reservation and help figure out whodunit. Or stop by on a weekday for some of their homemade chili or soup, sandwiches and a dinner menu consisting of items such as liver... Read More
Dilly Cafe
East
Dilly Cafe
East
A fixture in Mariemont for years, Dilly Cafe is the perfect spot to enjoy a cozy meal or try a sampling of wines. Their menu includes small plates like grilled asparagus... Read more
A fixture in Mariemont for years, Dilly Cafe is the perfect spot to enjoy a cozy meal or try a sampling of wines. Their menu includes small plates like grilled asparagus and Maryland style crab cakes, while the dinner menu includes an array of gourmet salads, homestyle pork ribs, Chilean sea bass and vegetarian sandwiches. The... Read More
Betta's Italian Oven
East
Betta's Italian Oven
East
Mum's the word at Betta's Italian Oven. Why? The owner gleaned all of his recipes from his very own mamma, bringing you truly authentic Italian cooking. The wood fired... Read more
Mum's the word at Betta's Italian Oven. Why? The owner gleaned all of his recipes from his very own mamma, bringing you truly authentic Italian cooking. The wood fired pizzas take you over to Napoli, the tortellini to Toscana and the sandwiches to popular Italian immigrant spot, New York City. The brick oven brings the thin and... Read More
Frisch's Big Boy
East
Frisch's Big Boy
East
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
Sorrento's Pizza and Restaurant
East
Sorrento's Pizza and Restaurant
East
Mama Santina still makes the ever-delicious pizza sauce daily and practices her mastery of pizza. The menu is dotted with pizzas and subs that are favorites of local... Read more
Mama Santina still makes the ever-delicious pizza sauce daily and practices her mastery of pizza. The menu is dotted with pizzas and subs that are favorites of local sports celebrities and the restaurant proves to be a great place to enjoy your sports game of choice. Do yourself a favor and add the garlic bread covered in...... Read More
Everything Bagels
East
Everything Bagels
East
Full-service breakfast and lunch menu including bagels and pastries, bagel sandwiches and wraps, fresh fruit smoothies, coffee and espresso drinks, soups and salads.
Full-service breakfast and lunch menu including bagels and pastries, bagel sandwiches and wraps, fresh fruit smoothies, coffee and espresso drinks, soups and salads.
Hitching Post Kellogg
East
Hitching Post Kellogg
East
Breakfast is a big hit at this roadside diner, and traveling tuckers and locals are among the regular crowd. The Hitching Post has all the usual down-home items, including... Read more
Breakfast is a big hit at this roadside diner, and traveling tuckers and locals are among the regular crowd. The Hitching Post has all the usual down-home items, including specialty pork chops and homemade desserts like banana pie, brownies and pineapple upside down cake.
Cherry Grove Sports Center
East
Cherry Grove Sports Center
East
Cherry Grove Sports Center is made up of Cherry Grove Lanes bowling alley, and Setters Volleyball. Setters features seven lighted sand volleyball courts and two full bars... Read more
Cherry Grove Sports Center is made up of Cherry Grove Lanes bowling alley, and Setters Volleyball. Setters features seven lighted sand volleyball courts and two full bars: one out near the entrance and the other is covered and offers ample seating. The open deck area has lots of tables and benches for watching, cheering and...... Read More
Rincon Mexicano Restaurant
East
Rincon Mexicano Restaurant
East
Situated between the Dollar Saver Cinema and bigg's in a mini-mall in Eastgate, this is the last place you'd expect to get good Mexican food, but Rincon Mexicano truly... Read more
Situated between the Dollar Saver Cinema and bigg's in a mini-mall in Eastgate, this is the last place you'd expect to get good Mexican food, but Rincon Mexicano truly looks, feels, and tastes authentic. The vast menu includes items like fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas and quesadillas. The bar, which is separate... Read More
The Coffee Shop on Wooster
East
The Coffee Shop on Wooster
East
Stop inside the cute Coffee Shop on Wooster for coffe and a quick pick-me-up, like soup, a sandwich or bagel. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Zingerman's Brownies and coffee... Read more
Stop inside the cute Coffee Shop on Wooster for coffe and a quick pick-me-up, like soup, a sandwich or bagel. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Zingerman's Brownies and coffee cakes. If it's nice out, be sure to sit out front.
LaDonna's Cafe
East
LaDonna's Cafe
East
LaDonna's opened in the fall of 2010 in the former Miguel's spot as a casual, all-American restaurant with a full bar and nice outdoor patio. Chef and owner Randy... Read more
LaDonna's opened in the fall of 2010 in the former Miguel's spot as a casual, all-American restaurant with a full bar and nice outdoor patio. Chef and owner Randy Baumgardt wanted to create a place to serve comfort food from scratch. Appetizers include Cold Poached Shrimp, gourmet pizzas and homemade soups. Entrees, also known... Read More
Roney's
East
Roney's
East
A family restaurant owned and operated by the same family since 1969 now with a new name with the same great menu with Fried Chicken, Roast Beef Sandwiches, and Hamburgers...
A family restaurant owned and operated by the same family since 1969 now with a new name with the same great menu with Fried Chicken, Roast Beef Sandwiches, and Hamburgers.
El Coyote
East
El Coyote
East
Don't let the name fool you: El Coyote is not only a Mexican restaurant; it's also a steakhouse. This Tex-Mex style cuisine will have you coming back for more. The... Read more
Don't let the name fool you: El Coyote is not only a Mexican restaurant; it's also a steakhouse. This Tex-Mex style cuisine will have you coming back for more. The restaurant is themed with an elegant, woodsy cabin-like decor. In the mood to be wined and dined with a fabulous steak or pork chop? Both are award-winning. To spice... Read More
El Jinete Mexican Restuarant
East
El Jinete Mexican Restuarant
East
Serving Tex-Mex cuisine.
Serving Tex-Mex cuisine.
A Touch of Elegance
East
A Touch of Elegance
East
A Touch of Elegance is a family-owned banquet hall available for any sort of special event, from weddings to anniversary parties to proms. They can accommodate parties... Read more
A Touch of Elegance is a family-owned banquet hall available for any sort of special event, from weddings to anniversary parties to proms. They can accommodate parties from 25 to 400 and offer catering and a full service bar.
Mio's Pizza
East
Mio's Pizza
East
The favorites at Mio's are the pizzas and calzones, including some vegetarian options. They've got a slew of specialty pizzas, like Virginia BBQ Chicken and Chicken Fajita... Read more
The favorites at Mio's are the pizzas and calzones, including some vegetarian options. They've got a slew of specialty pizzas, like Virginia BBQ Chicken and Chicken Fajita. They've also got stuffed pizzas, pasta dishes, hoagies and salads.
El Rancho Grande
East
El Rancho Grande
East
El Rancheo Grande, formerly known as Los Portales, has authentic Mexican cuisine with all of the favorites, along with a few surprises such as grilled tilapia and other... Read more
El Rancheo Grande, formerly known as Los Portales, has authentic Mexican cuisine with all of the favorites, along with a few surprises such as grilled tilapia and other seafood selections that go beyond the standard tacos and fajitas. Vegetarian-friendly dishes and a number of salads make great choices for those in search of... Read More
Tusculum Pizza
East
Tusculum Pizza
East
If you're a fan of crispy, thin crust pizza, Tusculum Pizza might be your new favorite pizzeria. You can create your own Italian-style thin crust pizza here with a bunch... Read more
If you're a fan of crispy, thin crust pizza, Tusculum Pizza might be your new favorite pizzeria. You can create your own Italian-style thin crust pizza here with a bunch of toppings, or choose from their specialty pizzas like The House (pepperoni and banana peppers) and The Vegan Veggie (with, you guessed it, lots of veggies... Read More
Longhorn Steakhouse
East
Longhorn Steakhouse
East
Longhorn Steakhouse offers a casual, upbeat, family-friendly, Western-themed environment with efficient service. Longhorn has been grilling steaks for over 25 years and... Read more
Longhorn Steakhouse offers a casual, upbeat, family-friendly, Western-themed environment with efficient service. Longhorn has been grilling steaks for over 25 years and serving them up country-style.Features great steaks, chicken, wings, seafood, ribs, chops, burgers and sandwiches, salads and desserts.
Peking House
East
Peking House
East
Friendly service highlights this traditionalcarry-out Chinese restaurant.Peking House offers a full range of Chinese dishes in large portions.
Friendly service highlights this traditionalcarry-out Chinese restaurant.Peking House offers a full range of Chinese dishes in large portions.
Magic Wok Restaurant
East
Magic Wok Restaurant
East
How can so much be offered in such a seemingly modest little spot in a strip mall? Come in to find out. Serving diners since 1975 with friendly grace and warmth to satisfy... Read more
How can so much be offered in such a seemingly modest little spot in a strip mall? Come in to find out. Serving diners since 1975 with friendly grace and warmth to satisfy those with a taste for authentic Chinese. Lunch buffet Monday through Friday.The extensive menu almost defies credibility - from live lobster fixed any...... Read More
Westys Pub
East
Westys Pub
East
This local pub draws from a wide range of demographics and has a consistent group of regulars. The pool tables and dart boards are usually occupied by leagues and the... Read more
This local pub draws from a wide range of demographics and has a consistent group of regulars. The pool tables and dart boards are usually occupied by leagues and the jukebox is bumping at night. Westy's offers a menu complete with your trusty pub fare and a full bar to choose from. Be sure to stop by their happy hour from 5 p... Read More
Ferrari's Little Italy Restaurant
East
Ferrari's Little Italy Restaurant
East
Family-owned and -operated since its inception, Ferrari's Little Italy calls itself "Cincinnati's best kept secret." The interior is intimate and inviting, and... Read more
Family-owned and -operated since its inception, Ferrari's Little Italy calls itself "Cincinnati's best kept secret." The interior is intimate and inviting, and the outdoor patio features a lit stone waterfall and an Italian mural. The food is delicious and the portions are big enough to share with a friend, with enough left...... Read More
Orange Leaf
East
Orange Leaf
East
Orange Leaf is a self-serve, fill-your-own-bucket, and pay-by-the-ounce shop. With almost 70 flavor options and 35 topping possibilities - not all at once, please - you... Read more
Orange Leaf is a self-serve, fill-your-own-bucket, and pay-by-the-ounce shop. With almost 70 flavor options and 35 topping possibilities - not all at once, please - you can create as much of your perfect dessert as you want.
Romeo's Pizza
East
Romeo's Pizza
East
Some pizza places only make one type of crust. Romeo's Pizza offers create-your-own pizzas with three different types: traditional, thin crust and Sicilian thick. You can... Read more
Some pizza places only make one type of crust. Romeo's Pizza offers create-your-own pizzas with three different types: traditional, thin crust and Sicilian thick. You can also pick a sauce other than original pizza sauce, such as BBQ and zesty marinara. Or choose from one of their specialty pizzas, such as Dante's Peak (with... Read More
