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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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
PeeWee's Place
South > Southwest
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.
Skyline Chili
South > Southwest
Skyline Chili
South > Southwest
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
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.
T.G.I. Friday's
South > Southwest
T.G.I. Friday's
South > Southwest
Ever changing, yet always familiar, T.G.I. Friday's offers a decent meal at a reasonable price in its nine Cincinnati locations. This restaurant offers a bit of... Read more
Ever changing, yet always familiar, T.G.I. Friday's offers a decent meal at a reasonable price in its nine Cincinnati locations. This restaurant offers a bit of everything: a place for dinner with the kids, a lunch out with friends or a few drinks after work.The menu is constantly evolving, offering new dining options, but...... Read More
Buona Vita Pizzeria
South > Southwest
Buona Vita Pizzeria
South > Southwest
Authentic Italian pizzeria with handmade recipes passed down through the generations.
Authentic Italian pizzeria with handmade recipes passed down through the generations.
Lima Limon Peruvian Restaurant
South > Southwest
Lima Limon Peruvian Restaurant
South > Southwest
Victor Choque, originally from Lima Peru, started in the restaurant business about 20 years agoPeruvian food is delicious, come and try it
Victor Choque, originally from Lima Peru, started in the restaurant business about 20 years agoPeruvian food is delicious, come and try it
Homestretch Restaurant
South > Southwest
Homestretch Restaurant
South > Southwest
Featuring white tablecloths and attentive service, this trackside dining room with full bar adds a refining touch to the racing scene. They feature a full American menu... Read more
Featuring white tablecloths and attentive service, this trackside dining room with full bar adds a refining touch to the racing scene. They feature a full American menu and full bar, plus Friday and Saturday buffet specials during Turfway's live racing season. Catch all the action on many TVs - some tables even come with their... Read More
Skyline Chili
South > Southwest
Skyline Chili
South > Southwest
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
Wings on Wheels
South > Southwest
Wings on Wheels
South > Southwest
Wings on Wheels is a chain, but it's the only one in Northern Kentucky. They deliver chicken wings, sandwiches, etc. to a lot of Boone County. The Web site offers online... Read more
Wings on Wheels is a chain, but it's the only one in Northern Kentucky. They deliver chicken wings, sandwiches, etc. to a lot of Boone County. The Web site offers online ordering as well. They also have a small seating area. Wing sauces range from the traditional mild, hot and wild to the inventive and tempting tangy garlic... Read More
Frisch's Big Boy
South > Southeast
Frisch's Big Boy
South > Southeast
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
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 choices for... 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 choices for your casual night out. Don't feel like cooking or have to feed a large party? LaRosa's offers delivery as well.
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
Noodles & Company Florence
South > Southwest
Noodles & Company Florence
South > Southwest
Need good food fast? Noodles... Read more
Need good food fast? Noodles & Company offers the perfect combo of speed and service. The menu's right above the counter, but if you feel like sitting down, servers keep things moving without rushing you. The wide range of cuisine - Asian, Mediterranean or American cuisine - makes & Company perfect for large groups....... Read More
Cobblestone Cafe
South > Southeast
Cobblestone Cafe
South > Southeast
Cobblestone Cafe is a no frills, what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of place where you're made to feel like a loyal, repeat customer from the first visit. Featuring dine in... Read more
Cobblestone Cafe is a no frills, what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of place where you're made to feel like a loyal, repeat customer from the first visit. Featuring dine in, carry-out and catering services, free parking and patio seating, the local family-owned-and-operated lunch spot attempts to cover all of the noon-time needs... Read More
Schneider's Sweet Shop
South > Riverfront
Schneider's Sweet Shop
South > Riverfront
Jack Schneider took over this shop filled with homemade candies and ice cream from his father, who started the store in 1939. What to order: Opera creams, by the pound;... Read more
Jack Schneider took over this shop filled with homemade candies and ice cream from his father, who started the store in 1939. What to order: Opera creams, by the pound; cream-filled Easter eggs; caramel apples or ice cream with ice balls on a hot summer day.
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.
Mr. Herb's
South > Southwest
Mr. Herb's
South > Southwest
Mr. Herb's is a small, laid-back, friendly place with a hometown feel. If you haven't tried Mr. Herb's famous fried fish, put it on your to-do list immediately. Perfectly... Read more
Mr. Herb's is a small, laid-back, friendly place with a hometown feel. If you haven't tried Mr. Herb's famous fried fish, put it on your to-do list immediately. Perfectly crispy on the outside, flaky and moist on the inside, Mr. Herb's fried cod sandwich will bring you to your knees. Herb's also serves up other homestyle...... Read More
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
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
Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli
South > Southwest
Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli
South > Southwest
Just the name conjurs up legendary sweet treats from this venerable, 4th generation hometown favorite. Some locations are pastry shops only, while others have deli... Read more
Just the name conjurs up legendary sweet treats from this venerable, 4th generation hometown favorite. Some locations are pastry shops only, while others have deli services and all offer at least a few tables and chairs for eating-in. There's a full cafe at the Beechmont/8 Mile location. Servatii's is bright, friendly and...... 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.
The Reef
South > Riverfront
The Reef
South > Riverfront
Outdoor bar/restaurant on the river in Dayton, Ky., within the long-term Manhattan Harbour development project. Open during the warm months and closes after Halloween.... Read more
Outdoor bar/restaurant on the river in Dayton, Ky., within the long-term Manhattan Harbour development project. Open during the warm months and closes after Halloween. Features include a huge dock, a pool and a gigantic covered bar overlooking the Ohio River. The menu at the Reef is huge - a diner can get anything from salads... Read More
Waffle House
South > Southwest
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
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.
Fort Mitchell Public House
South > Southwest
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.
Wabi Sabi Covington
South > Riverfront
Wabi Sabi Covington
South > Riverfront
Wabi Sabi is the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and profundity in nature. It is simple, slow and uncluttered, and it reveres authenticity above all.Wabi... Read more
Wabi Sabi is the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and profundity in nature. It is simple, slow and uncluttered, and it reveres authenticity above all.Wabi refers to harmony, peace, tranquility and balance.Sabi itself means "the bloom of time", to take pleasure in things that are old and faded. With this philosophy... Read More
Waffle House
South > Southwest
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
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
Cocoberry
South > Southwest
Cocoberry
South > Southwest
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop serves 21 flavors, including twists, such as Sea Salt Caramel Pretzel, Pomegranate Energy (with caffeine and C vitamins), Red Velvet Cupcake... Read more
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop serves 21 flavors, including twists, such as Sea Salt Caramel Pretzel, Pomegranate Energy (with caffeine and C vitamins), Red Velvet Cupcake, Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Bun, Peanut Butter, Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie. More than 40 different toppings are offered.
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
Golden Corral Grill and Buffet
South > Southwest
Golden Corral Grill and Buffet
South > Southwest
With its gigantic buffet, Golden Corral is the perfect place for those who are seriously hungry.Here you'll find the biggest buffet and grill in the area, with the Great... Read more
With its gigantic buffet, Golden Corral is the perfect place for those who are seriously hungry.Here you'll find the biggest buffet and grill in the area, with the Great Steak Buffet (All-You-Can-Eat Sirloin Steak), and an array of hot meat, pasta, pizza, fresh vegetables and desserts. There's also a salad bar and a selection... Read More
Skyline Chili
South > Southwest
Skyline Chili
South > Southwest
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
Skyline Chili
South > Southwest
Skyline Chili
South > Southwest
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
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
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
Five Guys Burgers
South > Riverfront
Five Guys Burgers
South > Riverfront
Five Guys Burgers and Fries recently opened three locations in University Heights, Crestview Hills and West Chester. The franchise started in Arlington, Va., in 1986.The... Read more
Five Guys Burgers and Fries recently opened three locations in University Heights, Crestview Hills and West Chester. The franchise started in Arlington, Va., in 1986.The menu is simple: burgers, hot dogs and fries. But there are lots of toppings for customizing your own: grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, green peppers,... Read... Read More
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
South > Southeast
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
South > Southeast
Taylor Mill's Acapulco gives you the complete Mexican experience, including Hispanic architecture and murals. The menu features diverse appetizers, combination plates,... Read more
Taylor Mill's Acapulco gives you the complete Mexican experience, including Hispanic architecture and murals. The menu features diverse appetizers, combination plates, daily lunch specials, American dishes, and kid's food. The dessert menu also has a wide selection to choose from with dishes like flan and deep fried ice cream.
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... 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
KJ's Pub
South > Southwest
KJ's Pub
South > Southwest
KJ's is the place to fill up on all-American food, throw back a few, watch the game, listen to live music Thursdays through Saturdays or all of the above. Choose from a... Read more
KJ's is the place to fill up on all-American food, throw back a few, watch the game, listen to live music Thursdays through Saturdays or all of the above. Choose from a menu of sandwiches and wraps, half-pound burgers and seafood including beer-battered shrimp, fried cod and sauteed grouper. And you can get a great deal just... Read More
Mansion Hill Tavern
South > Riverfront
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
Riverside Marina Bar and Grill
South > Riverfront
Riverside Marina Bar and Grill
South > Riverfront
Riverside Marina Bar and Grille is open from early May until mid-November. Dave and Debbie Bricking have owned Riverside Marina since 1973. The Bricking children and one... Read more
Riverside Marina Bar and Grille is open from early May until mid-November. Dave and Debbie Bricking have owned Riverside Marina since 1973. The Bricking children and one grandchild help to run the multi-faceted enterprise. You'll feel like you're on vacation--they welcome boats to dock on the river and also offer a fuel lane... Read More
IHOP
South > Southwest
IHOP
South > Southwest
Most locations of IHOP are open 24 hours on the weekends, making it a prime spot for a late night meal. This chain restaurant is known mostly for its breakfast and brunch... Read more
Most locations of IHOP are open 24 hours on the weekends, making it a prime spot for a late night meal. This chain restaurant is known mostly for its breakfast and brunch items, like omelettes, eggs and French toast. Of course, they serve heaps of pancake stacks, but IHOP also has a variety of burgers, sandwiches, ribs, steak... Read More
Madison's Cafe & Deli
South > Riverfront
Madison's Cafe & Deli
South > Riverfront
This diner serves breakfast, sandwiches and gyros. They serve a different lunch special every day.
This diner serves breakfast, sandwiches and gyros. They serve a different lunch special every day.
Angilo's Pizza
South > Southeast
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.
First Watch
South > Southwest
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
Pasquale's Pizza
South > Riverfront
Pasquale's Pizza
South > Riverfront
Made-to-order pizzas and hoagies are the stars of the show at this Newport favorite. They stay open late, when you all you want after a night at the Levee is some fresh... Read more
Made-to-order pizzas and hoagies are the stars of the show at this Newport favorite. They stay open late, when you all you want after a night at the Levee is some fresh pizza to go.
