Find Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (South Region)

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. 

Dari-Crest

South > Riverfront

Joella's Hot Chicken

South > Southwest

All-natural chicken that is brined overnight, fried golden brown, and sauced in your choice of unique spice blends.

All-natural chicken that is brined overnight, fried golden brown, and sauced in your choice of unique spice blends.

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.

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

Bean Haus

South > Riverfront

Craving homemade pastries? Bean Haus employs the only full-time pastry chef in Northern Kentucky. Sara Whitman bakes brownies, danishes, muffins, quiche and more, creating... Read more

Craving homemade pastries? Bean Haus employs the only full-time pastry chef in Northern Kentucky. Sara Whitman bakes brownies, danishes, muffins, quiche and more, creating pastry masterpieces. As a vegetarian delight, Bean Haus serves a "puss," puff pastry stuffed with asparagus, broccoli and mushrooms.Additionally, Bean Haus... Read More

Legends Bar and Grill

South > Southwest

Legends Bar and Grill is a friendly, neighborhood sports bar with a big emphasis on entertaining its customers. There are all the arcade games, including Golden Tee and a... Read more

Legends Bar and Grill is a friendly, neighborhood sports bar with a big emphasis on entertaining its customers. There are all the arcade games, including Golden Tee and a pop-a-shot basketball game. Even in the restrooms, sports highlights are loudly broadcasted so you don't miss a second. During the day, many patrons like to... Read More

Raising Cane's

South > Southwest

Quality chicken fingers served by a great crew with community values.

Quality chicken fingers served by a great crew with community values.

Angilo's Pizza

South > Southeast

Just what you'd expect: Fresh pizza, wings and hoagies. It caters for events, hosts parties and delivers. Angilo's Web site has coupons available, making this inexpensive... Read more

Just what you'd expect: Fresh pizza, wings and hoagies. It caters for events, hosts parties and delivers. Angilo's Web site has coupons available, making this inexpensive eatery even more affordable.

Tom's Papa Dino's Pizza

South > Southwest

The original Florence Papa Dino's has been serving pizza since 1955. The Richwood Papa Dino's continues Papa's tradition, using homemade dough, homemade sauce, and a... Read more

The original Florence Papa Dino's has been serving pizza since 1955. The Richwood Papa Dino's continues Papa's tradition, using homemade dough, homemade sauce, and a secret blend of cheese and spices. Customers like the Big Kahuna pizza, composed of bacon, ham, pineapple and feta cheese. You can also order ravioli, spaghetti... Read More

Texas Roadhouse

South > Southwest

Better bring a Texas-size appetite to Texas Roadhouse. The chain restaurant specializes in hand-cut steaks, chicken and "fall-off-the-bone" ribs, but also serves... Read more

Better bring a Texas-size appetite to Texas Roadhouse. The chain restaurant specializes in hand-cut steaks, chicken and "fall-off-the-bone" ribs, but also serves up heaping helpings of complementary sides like steak fries and baked beans, with satisfying appetizers like the Cactus Blossom fried onion. Wash it down with a "mug-o... Read More

Donatos Pizza

South > Riverfront

Who doesn't love pizza? Donatos is known for the non-traditional way that they cut their pizzas. Instead of cutting the pizza in the triangular shape, they cut the pizza... Read more

Who doesn't love pizza? Donatos is known for the non-traditional way that they cut their pizzas. Instead of cutting the pizza in the triangular shape, they cut the pizza so the slices make rectangles. However, if requested they cut it in the traditional way. Have another craving?Donatos also has steak hoagies, chicken wings and... Read More

Frisch's Big Boy

South

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

PeeWee's Place

South > Southwest

Known for their 'best-in-town' burgers, Pee-Wee's actually offers a variety of menu items, from hot breakfast each morning to home-cooked lunch specials. They've also got... Read more

Known for their 'best-in-town' burgers, Pee-Wee's actually offers a variety of menu items, from hot breakfast each morning to home-cooked lunch specials. They've also got live music, ping pong, pool, and video games.

First Watch

South > Southwest

Not every breakfast diner is big on "healthy eating," but First Watch is an exception. The breakfast/brunch/lunch hotspot features fresh and made-from-scratch... Read more

Not every breakfast diner is big on "healthy eating," but First Watch is an exception. The breakfast/brunch/lunch hotspot features fresh and made-from-scratch items on its menu, including traditional eggs, omelets, pancakes, crepes, French toast and skillet meals. Healthy choices include the Power Wrap (with tomato basil...... Read More

Mansion Hill Tavern

South > Riverfront

Named for the neighborhood in which it resides, Mansion Hill Tavern is home to some of the best blues in the area. The Greater Cincinnati Blues Society maintains its home... Read more

Named for the neighborhood in which it resides, Mansion Hill Tavern is home to some of the best blues in the area. The Greater Cincinnati Blues Society maintains its home base in Mansion Hill which explains the live blues on Fridays and Saturdays at the tavern as well as the open blues night on Sundays from 8 p.m. to midnight... Read More

Chan's Asian Wok

South > Southeast

Chan's Asian Wok is a cute little Asian diner that is the perfect place to take a date or simply pick up a quick bite to eat. This establishment prides itself on its... Read more

Chan's Asian Wok is a cute little Asian diner that is the perfect place to take a date or simply pick up a quick bite to eat. This establishment prides itself on its freshness and its menu claims the restaurant will never start your meal without you. If you have trouble finding out what you want, there is a large menu above the... Read More

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.

Double Decker Cafe

South > Southwest

Double Decker Cafe serves probably the biggest sandwiches in Northern Kentucky. Size isn't everything--the tasty quality of the beef, chicken, turkey, ham, and other... Read more

Double Decker Cafe serves probably the biggest sandwiches in Northern Kentucky. Size isn't everything--the tasty quality of the beef, chicken, turkey, ham, and other choices distinguishes Double Decker's food. You can create your own double decker piled on rye, wheat or white toast. If you're not in the mood for a massive...... Read More

Applebee's

South > Southwest

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

JerZee's Pub and Grub

South > Riverfront

Tired of the Levee scene? Head south a few blocks and you'll find this friendly Newport neighborhood pub. For sports fans, Jerzee's has 20 televisions for watching your... Read more

Tired of the Levee scene? Head south a few blocks and you'll find this friendly Newport neighborhood pub. For sports fans, Jerzee's has 20 televisions for watching your favorite team and liven up your evening with their specialty drink: the Jerzee Astro Bomb. Expect live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Happy Hour is 4-7 p... Read More

Skyline Chili

South > Southeast

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

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

Raniero's

South > Southeast

Owner Michael Howard launched Raniero's, a pizzeria located in NKU student-friendly territory. Customers have the option of ordering a slice to go at the counter or eating... Read more

Owner Michael Howard launched Raniero's, a pizzeria located in NKU student-friendly territory. Customers have the option of ordering a slice to go at the counter or eating in and having their food brought to a table. Baked in their Blodgett deck ovens, popular pies include the amore, baioni, Zia's pepperoni and caprese. Switch... Read More

Bob Evans

South > Southeast

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

El Jinete Mexican Restaurant

South > Southeast

New Mexican restaurant opened January 2011.

New Mexican restaurant opened January 2011.

Saxbys Coffee

South > Riverfront

This coffee chain, with 40 locations nationally, is located in the Gallery Building behind the AMC ticket booth. It serves espresso drinks, a signature Frolatte and its... Read more

This coffee chain, with 40 locations nationally, is located in the Gallery Building behind the AMC ticket booth. It serves espresso drinks, a signature Frolatte and its own yogurt, Fro-Yo!.

Bob Evans

South > Southwest

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

Fort Mitchell Public House

South > Southwest

Serves upscale fare including a variety of dishes from fresh salads to gourmet burgers, sandwiches and outstanding specialty entrees in a relaxed atmosphere.

Serves upscale fare including a variety of dishes from fresh salads to gourmet burgers, sandwiches and outstanding specialty entrees in a relaxed atmosphere.

Spice Thai and Sushi

South > Southwest

Hebron restaurant opened in December of 2010 offers Authentic Thai food and sushi.

Hebron restaurant opened in December of 2010 offers Authentic Thai food and sushi.

City Barbecue

South > Southeast

Maya's Mexican Restaurant

South > Southwest

For some of the most authentic Mexican dishes in the area, try out this intimate, yet casual, spot. With signature dishes like Maya's Special Sea Food Dish, this... Read more

For some of the most authentic Mexican dishes in the area, try out this intimate, yet casual, spot. With signature dishes like Maya's Special Sea Food Dish, this restaurant is sure to please the biggest fans of Mexican food. Owner Angelo Corceco is especially proud of the Cochinita Piobil. That's marinated pork, shredded to...... Read More

Gourmet Chili

South > Riverfront

Newport locals say Gourmet Chili serves up the best gyros in the city in addition to its chili. Considered part of Newport's "Miracle Mile," it's not too far... Read more

Newport locals say Gourmet Chili serves up the best gyros in the city in addition to its chili. Considered part of Newport's "Miracle Mile," it's not too far from Dixie Chili and the late-night eatery Pepper Pod. Gourmet Chili also serves breakfast and lunch.

Fort Thomas Pizza & Tavern

South > Southeast

Fort Thomas Pizza is a family-style neighborhood pizzeria with a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant has two dining rooms with TVs and a non-smoking area in the back.... Read more

Fort Thomas Pizza is a family-style neighborhood pizzeria with a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant has two dining rooms with TVs and a non-smoking area in the back. Along with pizza, the menu features traditional Italian dishes, salads and appetizers. You'll definitely want to check out the Brogie Hoagie (steak with your...... Read More

White Castle

South > Southwest

Pepper Pod Restaurant

South > Riverfront

Open 24 hours seven days a week, Pepper Pod has been serving comforting, tasty food since 1952. Many locals rate Pepper Pod the best diner in Northern Kentucky. Located... Read more

Open 24 hours seven days a week, Pepper Pod has been serving comforting, tasty food since 1952. Many locals rate Pepper Pod the best diner in Northern Kentucky. Located just blocks from Newport on the Levee, Pepper Pod draws the post-bar, late night crowd. Breakfast is served 24 hours daily, making the generous omelets one of... Read More

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

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.

Oriental X-Press

South > Southwest

Don't even think about dining in at Oriental X-Press. There's only two tiny tables, but the place was made for delivery and carry-out. The menu contains all the Chinese... Read more

Don't even think about dining in at Oriental X-Press. There's only two tiny tables, but the place was made for delivery and carry-out. The menu contains all the Chinese favorites, like lo mein, sweet and sour chicken and chop suey. Chef's specialties include teriyaki chicken, beef with black pepper sauce and Cantonese fried...... Read More

The Winds Coffee and Cafe

South > Southwest

The Winds Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, emphasizing gourmet sandwiches such as a Rueben, a Cuban and home-roasted roast beef. There is homemade soup every... Read more

The Winds Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, emphasizing gourmet sandwiches such as a Rueben, a Cuban and home-roasted roast beef. There is homemade soup every day and specials such as herb-crusted pork tenderloin, lasagna and meat loaf. At breakfast, there's coffee and pastries, quiche and yogurt parfait.

Buffalo Wild Wings

South > Southeast

The sauce on your fingers, the games on the big screens, and tall, domestic draft beers make this bar a hot spot for sports enthusiasts. The wings are slathered in one of... Read more

The sauce on your fingers, the games on the big screens, and tall, domestic draft beers make this bar a hot spot for sports enthusiasts. The wings are slathered in one of 14 signature sauces. Computerized trivia games are fairly popular here, too.Buffalo Wild Wings offers its famous wings, which are discounted weekly, and 14... Read More

Avenue Brew

South > Riverfront

The java house serves up tasty mochas, natural smoothies, chai teas and more. There's a small menu of breakfast (all-day!) items and sandwiches, too, and the vintage... Read more

The java house serves up tasty mochas, natural smoothies, chai teas and more. There's a small menu of breakfast (all-day!) items and sandwiches, too, and the vintage furniture and toys simply add to the charm here. Let's not forget the free Wi-Fi.

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

Waffle House

South > Southwest

Since day one, each Waffle House® restaurant has provided guests with a unique and comfortable dining experience. At every restaurant, the bright "Yellow Sign... Read more

Since day one, each Waffle House® restaurant has provided guests with a unique and comfortable dining experience. At every restaurant, the bright "Yellow Sign" greets customers like an old friend, the jukebox plays a variety of the now famous Waffle House songs and associates give customers a heartfelt greeting as they walk...... Read More

White Castle

South > Riverfront

Jo An Japanese Restaurant

South > Southwest

Nearly hidden away in an office park building surrounded by business suites, this modest sushi spot is no secret to the local Japanese community. While Jo An is... Read more

Nearly hidden away in an office park building surrounded by business suites, this modest sushi spot is no secret to the local Japanese community. While Jo An is approachable enough for beginners, it's even more of a treat for those familiar with Japanese cuisine. In addition to a lengthy list of expertly rolled sushi, you'll... Read More

York St. Cafe

South > Riverfront

Located in an 1880's-era pharmacy, York St. Cafe has your prescription for a great night out: It's a romantic restaurant, lounge, live music venue and art gallery all in... Read more

Located in an 1880's-era pharmacy, York St. Cafe has your prescription for a great night out: It's a romantic restaurant, lounge, live music venue and art gallery all in one. York St.'s Mercantile sells art, antiques and collectibles. It's open Wednesday-Saturday, noon-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.

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

Factory

South > Riverfront

Factory is a European-style deli with a local flair and seasonal influences.

Factory is a European-style deli with a local flair and seasonal influences.