Restaurants
Find Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (South 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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Emerson's Bakery
South > Southwest
Emerson's Bakery
South > Southwest
Home of the best donuts in Northern Kentucky, Emerson's specializes in deliciousness! Fresh desserts are made from scratch and baked with love including: cakes, donuts,... Read more
Home of the best donuts in Northern Kentucky, Emerson's specializes in deliciousness! Fresh desserts are made from scratch and baked with love including: cakes, donuts, pies, and breads.
Grand Buffet
South
Grand Buffet
South
A nice place to dine-in on Chinese food in this Indiana burg right across the border.Beyond chicken fried rice, sesame chicken, and sweat and sour, New China also offer... Read more
A nice place to dine-in on Chinese food in this Indiana burg right across the border.Beyond chicken fried rice, sesame chicken, and sweat and sour, New China also offer dumplings, chicken wings, peanut butter chicken and stuffed mussels.
Beans Cafe & Bakery
South > Southwest
Beans Cafe & Bakery
South > Southwest
This cute cafe offers breakfast and lunch items including fresh donuts, bagels, muffins, wraps and sandwiches made with all-natural deli meats and cheeses, salads, soup... Read more
This cute cafe offers breakfast and lunch items including fresh donuts, bagels, muffins, wraps and sandwiches made with all-natural deli meats and cheeses, salads, soup and even hand-dipped UDF ice cream.
Hot Wok
South > Southwest
Hot Wok
South > Southwest
Hot Wok features a full menu of Cantonese and Szechwan regional dishes, appetizers and soup. With $5 lunch specials and $7 dinner specials, Hot Wok is a great place to... Read more
Hot Wok features a full menu of Cantonese and Szechwan regional dishes, appetizers and soup. With $5 lunch specials and $7 dinner specials, Hot Wok is a great place to fill up for cheap.
Club Trinity
South > Southwest
Club Trinity
South > Southwest
Have a blast in the club's 9,000 square feet containing pool tables, a giant dance floor, bars and beer tubs. Trinity hosts beer pong tournaments, karaoke night and local... Read more
Have a blast in the club's 9,000 square feet containing pool tables, a giant dance floor, bars and beer tubs. Trinity hosts beer pong tournaments, karaoke night and local DJs every week.
Herb and Thelma's Tavern
South > Riverfront
Herb and Thelma's Tavern
South > Riverfront
This neighborhood bar has a very basic menu with some of the best food prices in town. But low-priced never means low quality: This Covington joint located just off... Read more
This neighborhood bar has a very basic menu with some of the best food prices in town. But low-priced never means low quality: This Covington joint located just off MainStrasse serves seriously good burgers made with fresh ground beef and cooked right in front of you. Choose a hamburger for a mere $1.75 or a cheeseburger for... Read More
Red Robin
South > Southwest
Red Robin
South > Southwest
Giant burgers, bottomless fries and an unusually happy staff make Red Robin work. Try the guacamole bacon burger if you're splurging, but even chicken breasts are served... Read more
Giant burgers, bottomless fries and an unusually happy staff make Red Robin work. Try the guacamole bacon burger if you're splurging, but even chicken breasts are served burger-style here. Red Robin serves wraps, sandwiches and soup made with fresh produce. Don't forget to check out the TV in the floor -- and trust us, you do... Read More
Arby's
South > Southeast
Arby's
South > Southeast
A great friendly place for the family to eat.Arby's serves a wide variety of food including roast beef, chicken, roast turkey, salads, desserts and Market Fresh... Read more
A great friendly place for the family to eat.Arby's serves a wide variety of food including roast beef, chicken, roast turkey, salads, desserts and Market Fresh sandwiches, salads desserst and wraps. Some locations offer a breakfast menu and drive through. Also a special kid's menu.
Zazou Grill and Pub
South > Riverfront
Zazou Grill and Pub
South > Riverfront
Located in a 1920s building in MainStrasse Village, Zazou pays homage to its history with its art deco interior. But its menu satisfies today's appetites with a variety of... Read more
Located in a 1920s building in MainStrasse Village, Zazou pays homage to its history with its art deco interior. But its menu satisfies today's appetites with a variety of pizzas, calzones, burgers, veggie burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads and appetizers. Stay past dinner and see the restaurant transform into a lively bar with... Read More
Chipotle
South > Riverfront
Chipotle
South > Riverfront
Burritos, bowls and rolls made with farm fresh ingredients.
Burritos, bowls and rolls made with farm fresh ingredients.
Family's Main Street Cafe
South > Southwest
Family's Main Street Cafe
South > Southwest
Family's is probably Walton's most popular restaurant. Owner Shelia Huffman grew up in the charming Boone County town, and employs some of her kin at Family's. You get... Read more
Family's is probably Walton's most popular restaurant. Owner Shelia Huffman grew up in the charming Boone County town, and employs some of her kin at Family's. You get made-from-scratch country cooking at Family's. Breakfast is served all day. The three blueberry or apple pancakes served with whipped cream are big... and tasty... Read More
Yesterday's Cafe & Tea Room
South > Southwest
Yesterday's Cafe & Tea Room
South > Southwest
Tea drinking is an artistic ritual. Yesterday's Cafe offers a blend of international tea, seasonal homemade food and soothing decor. All the scones, cakes, bread puddings... Read more
Tea drinking is an artistic ritual. Yesterday's Cafe offers a blend of international tea, seasonal homemade food and soothing decor. All the scones, cakes, bread puddings, quiche, strata - everything - is baked fresh daily. The new Sunday brunch is served 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There's also a monthly book club and Saturday classes....... Read More
Turfway Grill & Bar
South > Southwest
Turfway Grill & Bar
South > Southwest
Formerly The Front Porch, the completely remodeled Turfway Bar & Grill offers standard bar food, sandwiches and some dinners.
Formerly The Front Porch, the completely remodeled Turfway Bar & Grill offers standard bar food, sandwiches and some dinners.
El Jalisco
South > Southwest
El Jalisco
South > Southwest
Located in country-charming Williamstown, El Jalisco handmakes all the burritos, enchalidas, tacos and other Mex favorites you love.If you prefer American, try the Steak... Read more
Located in country-charming Williamstown, El Jalisco handmakes all the burritos, enchalidas, tacos and other Mex favorites you love.If you prefer American, try the Steak Williamstown. It's served with hand-cut fries smothered in cheese.
Fort Wright Family Restaurant
South > Southwest
Fort Wright Family Restaurant
South > Southwest
Eating on the cheap is a no-brainer when you hit up Fort Wright Family Restaurant. You can thank the Gelis family for its welcoming disposition. Your server will probably... Read more
Eating on the cheap is a no-brainer when you hit up Fort Wright Family Restaurant. You can thank the Gelis family for its welcoming disposition. Your server will probably recommend the ample double-decker sandwich, something the regulars, such as the city's police officers, can't get enough of. Breakfast is served all day, and... Read More
Beef 'O' Brady's
South > Riverfront
Beef 'O' Brady's
South > Riverfront
The name might be Irish, but the cuisine is all-American at Beef 'O'Brady's, with wings, burgers, steaks, wraps, seafood and sandwiches. Order a basket of fish 'n chips or... Read more
The name might be Irish, but the cuisine is all-American at Beef 'O'Brady's, with wings, burgers, steaks, wraps, seafood and sandwiches. Order a basket of fish 'n chips or wings with their signature sauce. The neighborhood restaurant is also American in its entertainment, with 19 HDTVs showing the latest sports game. Take...... Read More
Jimmy John's
South > Southwest
Jimmy John's
South > Southwest
Jimmy John's serves up some of the best sandwiches around, catering to meat lovers and haters (vegetarians) alike. Whatever you desire between your delicious baked bread,... Read more
Jimmy John's serves up some of the best sandwiches around, catering to meat lovers and haters (vegetarians) alike. Whatever you desire between your delicious baked bread, they've got it and can put it on in plenty.
Taj India Restaurant
South > Southwest
Taj India Restaurant
South > Southwest
Along with its staple lunch buffet, Taj India offers several entrees including shrimp, lamb, chicken and vegetarian options. The Tandoori specialties are made in a... Read more
Along with its staple lunch buffet, Taj India offers several entrees including shrimp, lamb, chicken and vegetarian options. The Tandoori specialties are made in a charcoal-fired clay oven that adds a smoked flavor to the dishes.
Germantown Pizza Haus
South > Southwest
Germantown Pizza Haus
South > Southwest
Considering the name of this casual, neighborhood restaurant, it shouldn't surprise you that the menu has room for a pizza featuring both sauerkraut and sausage. Don't... Read more
Considering the name of this casual, neighborhood restaurant, it shouldn't surprise you that the menu has room for a pizza featuring both sauerkraut and sausage. Don't fret if you like your pizza prepared traditionally though: their deluxe and meat themed pies are among their most popular. The menu also offers Italian-American... Read More
Stringtown Bar & Grill
South > Southwest
Stringtown Bar & Grill
South > Southwest
A Northern Kentucky dining fixture, Stringtown is always filled with regulars and locals.
A Northern Kentucky dining fixture, Stringtown is always filled with regulars and locals.
Strikers Grill & Bar
South > Southwest
Strikers Grill & Bar
South > Southwest
Strikers is a new bar and grill in Florence. The kitchen serves the popular Colby Fries and Striker Burger, homemade soups and salads, wings, potato skins, clubs, chicken... Read more
Strikers is a new bar and grill in Florence. The kitchen serves the popular Colby Fries and Striker Burger, homemade soups and salads, wings, potato skins, clubs, chicken and fish. Entertainment includes trivia night on Tuesdays, karaoke on Wednesdays and a DJ Thirsty Thursdays with 40 cent wings and $1 drafts.
LaRosa's Pizzeria
South > Southwest
LaRosa's Pizzeria
South > Southwest
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.
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.
Cock & Bull Public House
South
Cock & Bull Public House
South
Cock and Bull in MainStrasse serves as a restaurant by day, where you can sit outside on the sidewalk with a view of the Goose Girl Fountain, and handles the neighborhood... Read more
Cock and Bull in MainStrasse serves as a restaurant by day, where you can sit outside on the sidewalk with a view of the Goose Girl Fountain, and handles the neighborhood bar crowd by night. The pub offers a sweeping drink selection--50 draft selections of beer alone--along with fish 'n' chips, burgers (including the black bean... Read More
Toppers Pizza
South > Southeast
Toppers Pizza
South > Southeast
The Toppers Pizza chain first came to the Greater Cincinnati area with a pizzeria on Calhoun Street, right across from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. A... Read more
The Toppers Pizza chain first came to the Greater Cincinnati area with a pizzeria on Calhoun Street, right across from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. A second location is also now open near Northern Kentucky University. It's mostly a takeout and delivery outfit, with seating for only a handful of dinners inside... Read More
Frank's Old Town Cafe and Catering
South > Riverfront
Frank's Old Town Cafe and Catering
South > Riverfront
Chow down on hamburgers, sandwiches (like Franco's Steak Sandwich, Pike Street Club or Frying Pig), salads and more at this family-owned and operated cafe.
Chow down on hamburgers, sandwiches (like Franco's Steak Sandwich, Pike Street Club or Frying Pig), salads and more at this family-owned and operated cafe.
Hayloft Tavern
South > Southeast
Hayloft Tavern
South > Southeast
Old meets new at Hayloft Tavern, a bar and restaurant from the mind behind Skinny Legs and Cityside. Got a do-or-die game to catch? Sports fans are covered with six... Read more
Old meets new at Hayloft Tavern, a bar and restaurant from the mind behind Skinny Legs and Cityside. Got a do-or-die game to catch? Sports fans are covered with six mounted flat screen TVs. In a musical mood? Stop by for live rock and country Saturdays, or peruse their TouchTunes jukebox for a recorded smash. Hungry? Their menu... Read More
Eastern Panda
South > Southwest
Eastern Panda
South > Southwest
With a whopping 33 lunch specials available, decisions aren't easy. So if you're visiting this casual restaurant, here are two recommendations: sesame chicken and General... Read more
With a whopping 33 lunch specials available, decisions aren't easy. So if you're visiting this casual restaurant, here are two recommendations: sesame chicken and General Tso's chicken. Lunch specials cost $5.99-$7.99.
Jet's Pizza
South > Southwest
Jet's Pizza
South > Southwest
The strip-mall pizzeria also offers subs, Jet's Boats (like calzones), salads and Deli Boats (pizza dough with sub ingredients inside). If you prefer the corner pieces of... Read more
The strip-mall pizzeria also offers subs, Jet's Boats (like calzones), salads and Deli Boats (pizza dough with sub ingredients inside). If you prefer the corner pieces of pizza, Jet's makes a deep dish "8 Corner Pizza" so every piece has its own corner crust. For thin-crust types, Jet's offers a New York Bold Fold with six...... Read More
Piper's Cafe
South > Riverfront
Piper's Cafe
South > Riverfront
Piper's Cafe combines the convenience of take-away breakfast, lunch, and house made soups with an emphasis on nutrition and fresh flavor. Vegetable and/or fruit 'Smart... Read more
Piper's Cafe combines the convenience of take-away breakfast, lunch, and house made soups with an emphasis on nutrition and fresh flavor. Vegetable and/or fruit 'Smart Sides'™ are always available in addition to fresh-cut french fries or fat-free pretzels, to complement meals. Its soft serve ice cream is lactose free and...... Read More
Cracker Barrel
South > Southwest
Cracker Barrel
South > Southwest
Is Cracker Barrel a country-themed general store and gift shop, or is it a roadhouse with down-home good cookin'? Yes. It's both and a welcome site to travelers and local... Read more
Is Cracker Barrel a country-themed general store and gift shop, or is it a roadhouse with down-home good cookin'? Yes. It's both and a welcome site to travelers and local diners alike. If your favorite location is crowded, just sit and rock on the front porch while you wait, or browse through the wide array of gift items and... Read More
El Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
South > Southwest
El Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
South > Southwest
El Rio Grande is an excellent spot for homemade Mexican food - their chimichangas and fajitas taste delicious and are ready fast. The menu is filled with cost-effective... Read more
El Rio Grande is an excellent spot for homemade Mexican food - their chimichangas and fajitas taste delicious and are ready fast. The menu is filled with cost-effective dining options, especially at lunch. Try out the popular Carnitas de Puerco, composed of deep fried pork, rice, beans and guacamole. For iron-cast stomachs, try... Read More
Gold Star Chili
South > Riverfront
Gold Star Chili
South > Riverfront
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
Casa Mexico
South > Southeast
Casa Mexico
South > Southeast
Casa Mexico is both restaurant and bar, with lots of pool tables, live music and two dance floors for your entertainment. Happy Hour runs 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Casa Mexico is both restaurant and bar, with lots of pool tables, live music and two dance floors for your entertainment. Happy Hour runs 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Anita's Mexican Bar and Grill
South > Southeast
Anita's Mexican Bar and Grill
South > Southeast
Anita's Mexican Bar... Read more
Anita's Mexican Bar & Grill proudly provides northern Kentucky with freshly made, delicious food. Whether you're bringing your family for a fun night out or you and your friends are ready to indulge in nachos and margaritas at our bar, we look forward to seeing you soon!
Mi Tierra
South > Southwest
Mi Tierra
South > Southwest
Mi Tierra is a new addition to Fort Wright, located in a small strip near Walmart. Most of the menu is under $10 and you can order a bunch of favorites a la carte, like... Read more
Mi Tierra is a new addition to Fort Wright, located in a small strip near Walmart. Most of the menu is under $10 and you can order a bunch of favorites a la carte, like tacos, burritos and chimichangas for around $2-$5. (Tip: The quesadillas are out-of-this-world good) They also have a vegetarian section with items like... Read... Read More
Szechuan Garden Restaurant
South > Southwest
Szechuan Garden Restaurant
South > Southwest
Quiet location that offers a family-friendly atmosphere.Szechuan and Chinese cooking dishes range from rice and noodle specialties to sesame and sweet and sour chicken.
Quiet location that offers a family-friendly atmosphere.Szechuan and Chinese cooking dishes range from rice and noodle specialties to sesame and sweet and sour chicken.
Bob Evans
South > Riverfront
Bob Evans
South > Riverfront
Bob Evans offers good satisfying food in a country-style, family-friendly atmosphere with reasonable prices.A wide-ranging menu from the Turkey Florentine omelet, sausage... Read more
Bob Evans offers good satisfying food in a country-style, family-friendly atmosphere with reasonable prices.A wide-ranging menu from the Turkey Florentine omelet, sausage gravy and biscuits, cobb salad, grilled chicken stir-fry, country-fried steak, steak burgers and caramel pecan chocolate silk pie. There is also a special...... Read More
Skyline Chili
South > Riverfront
Skyline Chili
South > Riverfront
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
Strong's Brick Oven Pizzeria
South > Riverfront
Strong's Brick Oven Pizzeria
South > Riverfront
Strong's features authentic, old-world Italian pizza; everything from the dough to the sauce is made fresh daily in the store. Toppings include basics like pepperoni,... Read more
Strong's features authentic, old-world Italian pizza; everything from the dough to the sauce is made fresh daily in the store. Toppings include basics like pepperoni, sausage and onions, plus less-typical choices like roasted red peppers and basil. Pizzas come in 10- or 16-inch sizes, and are baked in a brick oven, which you... Read More
Frisch's Big Boy
South > Southwest
Frisch's Big Boy
South > Southwest
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
Chipotle
South > Riverfront
Chipotle
South > Riverfront
Burritos, bowls and rolls made with farm fresh ingredients.
Burritos, bowls and rolls made with farm fresh ingredients.
