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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Smokin' This and That BBQ
South
Smokin' This and That BBQ
South
Where 2 Pitmasters came together to smoke the best meats for your taste buds to enjoy. Home of the BBQ Parfait and Smoked Egg.
Where 2 Pitmasters came together to smoke the best meats for your taste buds to enjoy. Home of the BBQ Parfait and Smoked Egg.
Longneck's Sports Grill
South > Southeast
Longneck's Sports Grill
South > Southeast
As its name implies, Longnecks Sports Grill offers a long list of longneck beers, as well as other drafts and imports. This sports bar isn't all about the beer, though -... Read more
As its name implies, Longnecks Sports Grill offers a long list of longneck beers, as well as other drafts and imports. This sports bar isn't all about the beer, though - there's the full menu, complete with wings and their pot roast sandwich. Thanks to the impressive amount of mounted TVs, it's one of the best places to catch a... Read More
Dari-Crest
South > Riverfront
Chart House
South
Chart House
South
High-end chain eatery serving seafood and steakhouse fare in a classy setting with a view.
High-end chain eatery serving seafood and steakhouse fare in a classy setting with a view.
Flipdaddy's Burgers & Beer
South > Southwest
Flipdaddy's Burgers & Beer
South > Southwest
Gourmet burgers with global toppings and 60+ beers served on a patio and in a modern dining room.
Gourmet burgers with global toppings and 60+ beers served on a patio and in a modern dining room.
Beer Sellar
South > Riverfront
Beer Sellar
South > Riverfront
Beer Sellar offers sun, the Ohio River and live music. You can choose from 60 drafts and 135 bottles of imports. You can dock your boat and pay $5 to board the riverboat... Read more
Beer Sellar offers sun, the Ohio River and live music. You can choose from 60 drafts and 135 bottles of imports. You can dock your boat and pay $5 to board the riverboat shuttle to Riverbend events and Reds and Bengals games. Though Beer Sellar hosts a number of European beers, the major focus is on domestic micro-brews. They... Read More
Sweet Basil Thai & Sushi Bar
South > Southwest
Sweet Basil Thai & Sushi Bar
South > Southwest
Family-friendly spot for Asian curries, noodles, and Japanese seafood dishes amid themed decor.
Family-friendly spot for Asian curries, noodles, and Japanese seafood dishes amid themed decor.
Bonefish Grill
South > Southwest
Bonefish Grill
South > Southwest
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Shiver
South
Shiver
South
Shiver is a popsicle shop located in Covington KY that specializes in unique and wild popsicle flavors as well as local, fresh ingredients in their small batch creations.
Shiver is a popsicle shop located in Covington KY that specializes in unique and wild popsicle flavors as well as local, fresh ingredients in their small batch creations.
Main Street Tavern
South
Main Street Tavern
South
Neighborhood establishment serving upscale bar food with a southern accent and craft cocktails.
Neighborhood establishment serving upscale bar food with a southern accent and craft cocktails.
Brio Tuscan Grille
South > Riverfront
Brio Tuscan Grille
South > Riverfront
Warm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine, and cocktails.
Warm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine, and cocktails.
Mad Mike's Burgers and Fries
South > Southwest
Mad Mike's Burgers and Fries
South > Southwest
Locally-owned restaurant that's as good as the big guys. The fries are good, too. They serve two juicy 4-ounce patties with a wide variety of toppings, like the "Shroomin... Read more
Locally-owned restaurant that's as good as the big guys. The fries are good, too. They serve two juicy 4-ounce patties with a wide variety of toppings, like the "Shroomin" for $4.99, $5.99 or $7.99 if you go overboard with the Goliath.
Bouquet Restaurant
South > Riverfront
Bouquet Restaurant
South > Riverfront
Comfy bistro offering seasonal American fare and many wines in quaint, living-room-like surroundings. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Comfy bistro offering seasonal American fare and many wines in quaint, living-room-like surroundings. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Kitchen 1883
South
Kitchen 1883
South
A restaurant from the Kroger company offering a seasonal menu of new American comfort food serving brunch, lunch, and dinner.
A restaurant from the Kroger company offering a seasonal menu of new American comfort food serving brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Guthrie's Chicken Fingers
South > Southwest
Guthrie's Chicken Fingers
South > Southwest
Long-running chain serving fried chicken fingers, salads, and Southern-style sweet tea.
Long-running chain serving fried chicken fingers, salads, and Southern-style sweet tea.
Drake's Florence
South
Drake's Florence
South
Eatery and bar serving craft beers, burgers, sushi & pub grub in a lively, contemporary space.
Eatery and bar serving craft beers, burgers, sushi & pub grub in a lively, contemporary space.
Mck's Chicks
South
Mck's Chicks
South
McK's Chicks is a family-friendly restaurant bringing high-quality BBQ to the downtown Kentucky community. We use the best ingredients and provide a great atmosphere -... Read more
McK's Chicks is a family-friendly restaurant bringing high-quality BBQ to the downtown Kentucky community. We use the best ingredients and provide a great atmosphere - perfect for everyone who likes good flavors and smoked meats.
CoreLife Eatery
South
CoreLife Eatery
South
Featuring green bowls, grain bowls, broth bowls, and made-from-scratch beverages.
Featuring green bowls, grain bowls, broth bowls, and made-from-scratch beverages.
Tousey House Tavern
South > Southwest
Tousey House Tavern
South > Southwest
Traditional Southern cuisine served in elegant dining rooms in a circa-1822 building. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Traditional Southern cuisine served in elegant dining rooms in a circa-1822 building. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Dixie Chili and Deli
South > Riverfront
Dixie Chili and Deli
South > Riverfront
Just like the name suggests, this is not your average chili joint. If you're not in the mood for a Coney or 6-Way (chili, spaghetti, beans, onions all topped with... Read more
Just like the name suggests, this is not your average chili joint. If you're not in the mood for a Coney or 6-Way (chili, spaghetti, beans, onions all topped with fresh chopped garlic and cheese), you can order something from the deli. Popular choices include the egg salad sandwich or the Greek salad. Remember to save room for... Read More
Log Cabin Inn
South > Southeast
Log Cabin Inn
South > Southeast
A trip to the Log Cabin Inn will make you feel like you've headed a few hundred miles farther south of its Covington location. The restaurant is located in a two-story... Read more
A trip to the Log Cabin Inn will make you feel like you've headed a few hundred miles farther south of its Covington location. The restaurant is located in a two-story cabin, where exposed logs, wooden beams and mismatched chairs and tables lend the diner a rustic feel. Log Cabin Inn serves up good old Southern steakhouse fare... Read More
Riverside Korean Restaurant
South
Riverside Korean Restaurant
South
Authentic Korean dishes served in traditional Korean style on the floor or in an American-style table or booth.
Authentic Korean dishes served in traditional Korean style on the floor or in an American-style table or booth.
Buffalo Wings & Rings
South
Buffalo Wings & Rings
South
Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals.
Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals.
Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Restaurant
South > Riverfront
Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Restaurant
South > Riverfront
Classic pub fare and lots of beers amid live music and game-watching.
Molly Malone's is an authentic Irish-owned and operated restaurant and pub located in Covington, KY, across the river from Paul Brown Stadium and Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Enjoy great food, 28 craft and import beers on tap and a large selection of Irish, Scotch & local whiskey. Open seven days a week for lunch... Read More
Trotta's Steak and Seafood Resturant
South
Crema & Co.
South
Crema & Co.
South
Offering a vast array of premium ice creams, Laterza artisan coffee, French pastries, macarons & chocolates, house baked goods, as well as awesome gifts.
Offering a vast array of premium ice creams, Laterza artisan coffee, French pastries, macarons & chocolates, house baked goods, as well as awesome gifts.
Alto Pizza Kitchen + Bar
South
Alto Pizza Kitchen + Bar
South
Upscale pizza, fine wine, and cocktails.
Upscale pizza, fine wine, and cocktails.
Divine Waffles and Weck
South
Divine Waffles and Weck
South
Diner serving breakfast, lunch, and sweet wonders.
Diner serving breakfast, lunch, and sweet wonders.
Fesslers Legendary Pizza and Hoagies
South
Fesslers Legendary Pizza and Hoagies
South
Family-owned and operate pizza place offering casual family dining, carryout, and delivery.
Family-owned and operate pizza place offering casual family dining, carryout, and delivery.
Brothers Bar & Grill
South
Brothers Bar & Grill
South
Offering American bar comfort food as well as great specials daily.
Offering American bar comfort food as well as great specials daily.
Burgers & Crafts
South
Burgers & Crafts
South
Craft burgers made with exceptional quality beef and served with artisan cheeses. Pair it with a craft beer or choose a premium whiskey.
Craft burgers made with exceptional quality beef and served with artisan cheeses. Pair it with a craft beer or choose a premium whiskey.
Presidents Inn Restaurant
South
Presidents Inn Restaurant
South
Family-owned and family-friendly restaurant with several rooms for dining, Private and public rooms and full bar. American Regional Cuisine featuring Kentucky Tapas.
Family-owned and family-friendly restaurant with several rooms for dining, Private and public rooms and full bar. American Regional Cuisine featuring Kentucky Tapas.
Greyhound Tavern
South > Southwest
Greyhound Tavern
South > Southwest
Colonial-style eatery serving down-home American comfort food in rustic, family-friendly digs.
Colonial-style eatery serving down-home American comfort food in rustic, family-friendly digs.
Mackenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
South
Mackenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
South
Pizza chain serving creative pies, sandwiches, beer & wine in a casual, rustic setting.
Pizza chain serving creative pies, sandwiches, beer & wine in a casual, rustic setting.
Buffalo Bob's Family Restaurant
South > Southwest
Buffalo Bob's Family Restaurant
South > Southwest
Family-owned Buffalo Bob's is a friendly spot in Florence, with steaks, burgers and wings being popular menu items. Both the menu and the kids' menu are huge. Buffalo Bob'... Read more
Family-owned Buffalo Bob's is a friendly spot in Florence, with steaks, burgers and wings being popular menu items. Both the menu and the kids' menu are huge. Buffalo Bob's serves comforting food, like mashed potatoes with gravy and grilled pork chops with stuffing. This is the place to unwind, maybe watch the game on TV and... Read More
The Prohibition Bourbon Bar at Newberry Bros.
South
The Prohibition Bourbon Bar at Newberry Bros.
South
Locally owned and operated by Peter & Kim Newberry, Newberry Bros, this neighborhood cafe offers more than 1500 bourbons and whiskeys, and counting. Full bar. Wine.... Read more
Locally owned and operated by Peter & Kim Newberry, Newberry Bros, this neighborhood cafe offers more than 1500 bourbons and whiskeys, and counting. Full bar. Wine. Beer. Coffee & espresso. Dog friendly patio. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
McK's Chicks
South > Riverfront
McK's Chicks
South > Riverfront
High-quality BBQ joint featuring sandwiches, tacos, chili, and sliders.
High-quality BBQ joint featuring sandwiches, tacos, chili, and sliders.
House of Orange Sports Bar and Grill
South
House of Orange Sports Bar and Grill
South
A new bar and grill that celebrates the ever popular FC Cincinnati soccer team.
A new bar and grill that celebrates the ever popular FC Cincinnati soccer team.
Bellevue Bistro
South > Riverfront
Bellevue Bistro
South > Riverfront
Bellevue Bistro is a cozy spot in the Fairfield Avenue strip. Soothing tan walls, a fireplace and kitschy memorabilia on the walls add to the bistro's charm. Weekend... Read more
Bellevue Bistro is a cozy spot in the Fairfield Avenue strip. Soothing tan walls, a fireplace and kitschy memorabilia on the walls add to the bistro's charm. Weekend breakfast/brunch specials, priced at only $8.25 feature Belgian waffles, Kentucky hot brown benedict and a variety of breakfast sautes.
Harmon's Barbecue
South
Harmon's Barbecue
South
BBQ joint serving wood-smoked meat as well as handmade sides and dessert.
BBQ joint serving wood-smoked meat as well as handmade sides and dessert.
