Restaurants
Find Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (Uptown 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.
The Capital Grille
Uptown
The Capital Grille
Uptown
Upscale steakhouse chain offering classic Ameircan fare in a clubby, refined setting.
Upscale steakhouse chain offering classic Ameircan fare in a clubby, refined setting.
Starbucks
Uptown
Starbucks
Uptown
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
Eli's BBQ
Uptown
Eli's BBQ
Uptown
Eli's BBQ started small: a booth at the Fountain Square Tuesday Market, then a weekday stand, then Findlay Market. Now they have opened a permanent location. Elias... Read more
Eli's BBQ started small: a booth at the Fountain Square Tuesday Market, then a weekday stand, then Findlay Market. Now they have opened a permanent location. Elias Leisring owns Eli's with Drew Simmons. Though in their previous stands, they did only pulled pork sandwiches, with or without coleslaw, in this spot they also offer... Read More
Gold Star Chili
Uptown
Gold Star Chili
Uptown
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
Sleepy Bee Cafe
Uptown
Sleepy Bee Cafe
Uptown
Sleepy Bee Café is a gathering place that serves locally sourced breakfast, brunch and lunch, made from food that tastes, makes you feel and is - good. Welcome!
Sleepy Bee Café is a gathering place that serves locally sourced breakfast, brunch and lunch, made from food that tastes, makes you feel and is - good. Welcome!
The BonBonerie
Uptown
The BonBonerie
Uptown
Teapot-adorned bakery with high tea, sweets including cupcakes & cookies, and a light cafe menu.
Teapot-adorned bakery with high tea, sweets including cupcakes & cookies, and a light cafe menu.
The Establishment
Uptown
The Establishment
Uptown
Newly re-opened as a family-friendly bar in the fall of 2019, The Establishment Bar is serving up yummy BBQ from Smoke Out Cincy and added more salads to their menu with... Read more
Newly re-opened as a family-friendly bar in the fall of 2019, The Establishment Bar is serving up yummy BBQ from Smoke Out Cincy and added more salads to their menu with more appetizers on their menu! Dogs are welcome on their patio as well.
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Uptown
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Uptown
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.
The Precinct
Uptown
The Precinct
Uptown
Jeff Ruby's Precinct is the first & original of the Ruby family, opened in 1981. It has been voted "THE BEST" by the people of Cincinnati for many years. Offering a... Read more
Jeff Ruby's Precinct is the first & original of the Ruby family, opened in 1981. It has been voted "THE BEST" by the people of Cincinnati for many years. Offering a main dining room, bar, patio & 3 private spaces for 10-90. Menu items include pan-roasted grouper, wood-grilled swordfish, great salads, appetizers like pan... Read More
The Kitchen Factory
Uptown
The Kitchen Factory
Uptown
Full service pizzeria and late night window on Fridays and Saturdays.
Full service pizzeria and late night window on Fridays and Saturdays.
Condado Tacos
Uptown
Condado Tacos
Uptown
Laid-back spot for margaritas & tacos with your own fillings, like beef brisket & "dirty sauce."
Laid-back spot for margaritas & tacos with your own fillings, like beef brisket & "dirty sauce."
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Uptown
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Uptown
Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard.
Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard.
Cactus Pear
Uptown
Cactus Pear
Uptown
Margaritas and the freshly made salsa make Cactus Pear one of the favorite Mexican restaurants in town. It can get pricey, but the authentic cuisine makes it a great place... Read more
Margaritas and the freshly made salsa make Cactus Pear one of the favorite Mexican restaurants in town. It can get pricey, but the authentic cuisine makes it a great place to hang out with friends and grab some drinks and chips and salsa. This location attracts more than just the nearby University of Cincinnati students.
Currito
Uptown
Currito
Uptown
Pushing beyond ordinary Mexican flavors, Currito is a Cincinnati based burrito chain with internationally inspired burritos, real fruit smoothies, and delicious salads.... Read more
Pushing beyond ordinary Mexican flavors, Currito is a Cincinnati based burrito chain with internationally inspired burritos, real fruit smoothies, and delicious salads. Currito offers the classic burrito with cilantro-lime rice, beans and cheese. But if you're not in the mood for Mexican, you've got options: Bangkok, teriyaki... Read More
Hang Over Easy
Uptown
Hang Over Easy
Uptown
French toast, burgers, draft beers, and cocktails in a diner and bar with a hip vibe and patio seating.
French toast, burgers, draft beers, and cocktails in a diner and bar with a hip vibe and patio seating.
Northside Yacht Club
Uptown
Northside Yacht Club
Uptown
Energetic gastropub featuring live music and unique cocktails.
Energetic gastropub featuring live music and unique cocktails.
Wildfire Pizza Kitchen
Uptown
Wildfire Pizza Kitchen
Uptown
Located inside Urban Artifact, Wildfire Pizza Kitchen is a small wood-fired kitchen serving pizzas, salads, appetizers, desserts and more.They strive to continuously focus... Read more
Located inside Urban Artifact, Wildfire Pizza Kitchen is a small wood-fired kitchen serving pizzas, salads, appetizers, desserts and more.They strive to continuously focus on making the best food possible while offering a lot of creativity to the menu.
Starbucks
Uptown
Starbucks
Uptown
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
Zip's Cafe
Uptown
Zip's Cafe
Uptown
For more than eight decades, burgers have been what Zip's Cafe does best. Repeatedly hailed as the best in town, they're made from meat delivered daily from Cincinnati's... Read more
For more than eight decades, burgers have been what Zip's Cafe does best. Repeatedly hailed as the best in town, they're made from meat delivered daily from Cincinnati's Bleh-Avril and Sons Inc. Zip's is a genuine, venerable neighborhood bar that caters to a host of personalities, from sports teams to business professionals to... Read More
Conscious Kitchen
Uptown
Conscious Kitchen
Uptown
Conscious Kitchen is more than a restaurant, it's a community of all walks of life driven to provide Healthy, Quality, Delicious Food and educate as well.
Conscious Kitchen is more than a restaurant, it's a community of all walks of life driven to provide Healthy, Quality, Delicious Food and educate as well.
Mac's Pizza Pub
Uptown
Mac's Pizza Pub
Uptown
This eatery is a lively but laid-back college hangout. Often times, students eat, drink, study or watch sports on 18 TV screens (including a massive plasma screen) There's... Read more
This eatery is a lively but laid-back college hangout. Often times, students eat, drink, study or watch sports on 18 TV screens (including a massive plasma screen) There's karaoke Tuesday and live music most weekends. Challenge your friends to a game of darts or shuffleboard. The restaurant recently had a power charging station... Read More
The Hi-Mark
Uptown
The Hi-Mark
Uptown
An easygoing, industrial cocktail and craft beer bar and restaurant inside an 1866 house with a spacious patio.
An easygoing, industrial cocktail and craft beer bar and restaurant inside an 1866 house with a spacious patio.
Macaron Bar
Uptown
Macaron Bar
Uptown
The only bakery in Cincinnati dedicated exclusively to French macarons.
The only bakery in Cincinnati dedicated exclusively to French macarons.
The Casual Pint Oakley Station
Uptown
The Casual Pint Oakley Station
Uptown
The Casual Pint Craft BeerMarket, offers a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere much like a coffee shop, with a focus on Craft Beer. Our expert 'Beer-tenders' can serve up... Read more
The Casual Pint Craft BeerMarket, offers a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere much like a coffee shop, with a focus on Craft Beer. Our expert 'Beer-tenders' can serve up Craft Beer by the pint from our tap wall, by the can or by the bottle to enjoy in our store. You can grab your beer to go with Growler Fills, Mix-A-Six Packs... Read More
Sorrento's Italian Joint
Uptown
Sorrento's Italian Joint
Uptown
Sorrento’s boasts all the "staples" that made it famous. You will find all that you loved here in its original recipes. Pizza, pasta, freshly-made salads and sandwiches... Read more
Sorrento’s boasts all the "staples" that made it famous. You will find all that you loved here in its original recipes. Pizza, pasta, freshly-made salads and sandwiches are just the beginning. There is even more to love with the unveiling of classic Italian dishes, appetizers and new salads that round out this "Italian Joint... Read More
Izzy's
Uptown
Izzy's
Uptown
A deli founded in 1901 (on Cincinnati's Central Avenue), Izzy's most popular food item is actually in the restaurant's official name: Izzy's Famous Corned Beef. Izzy's... Read more
A deli founded in 1901 (on Cincinnati's Central Avenue), Izzy's most popular food item is actually in the restaurant's official name: Izzy's Famous Corned Beef. Izzy's specialties include various Reubens (veggie, turkey or corned beef), sandwiches, homemade soups and tasty potato pancakes. Each table has vats of pickles and...... Read More
The Pub at Rookwood Mews
Uptown
The Pub at Rookwood Mews
Uptown
British-inspired pub with a wraparound bar serving comfort eats and pints in charming, old-world digs.
British-inspired pub with a wraparound bar serving comfort eats and pints in charming, old-world digs.
Alfio's Buon Cibo
Uptown
Alfio's Buon Cibo
Uptown
Elevated eatery featuring Italian dishes with an Argentinean twist & cocktails in an intimate space.
Elevated eatery featuring Italian dishes with an Argentinean twist & cocktails in an intimate space.
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Uptown
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Uptown
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.
Andy's Mediterranean Grille
Uptown
Andy's Mediterranean Grille
Uptown
Bistro-like Mediterranean spot with belly dancers serving kebabs, flatbreads, and classic entrees.
Bistro-like Mediterranean spot with belly dancers serving kebabs, flatbreads, and classic entrees.
Kellogg Country House
Uptown
Kellogg Country House
Uptown
Breakfast is a favorite at the Kellogg Country House, boasting fluffy omelettes, biscuits and gravy and giant pancake stacks. Dine inside or on an outdoor patio and be... Read more
Breakfast is a favorite at the Kellogg Country House, boasting fluffy omelettes, biscuits and gravy and giant pancake stacks. Dine inside or on an outdoor patio and be sure to stop in at the attached antique mall. Don't miss Wednesday's Burger Mania, which involves piling everything you can think of between two hamburger buns.
P.F. Chang's
Uptown
P.F. Chang's
Uptown
This Chinese-chain restaurant is located in the center of the Rookwood Commons shopping center. It is recognized for its great Chinese cuisine and unique ambience,... Read more
This Chinese-chain restaurant is located in the center of the Rookwood Commons shopping center. It is recognized for its great Chinese cuisine and unique ambience, combining ancient Chinese designs with modernity. Although P.F. Chang's is known for its food, they also offer a great centrally located bar with the featured Asian... Read More
Intimate Gatherings
Uptown
Intimate Gatherings
Uptown
Dining at Intimate Gatherings is like being in a family member's kitchen. It's super casual, comfortable and feels like home. Known for their catering, you can also dine-... Read more
Dining at Intimate Gatherings is like being in a family member's kitchen. It's super casual, comfortable and feels like home. Known for their catering, you can also dine-in for lunch. Menu items include Mom's Meatloaf, BBQ ribs, spaghetti and meatballs and chicken and dumplings.
Redlands Grill
Uptown
Redlands Grill
Uptown
A chef-driven, boutique-style restaurant emphasizing high-quality food and professional service. Redlands Grill, is focused on providing guests with the highest-quality... Read more
A chef-driven, boutique-style restaurant emphasizing high-quality food and professional service. Redlands Grill, is focused on providing guests with the highest-quality menu offerings supported by professional service in uniquely designed environments.
Darou Salam
Uptown
Darou Salam
Uptown
Authentic Senegalese, African cuisine in Cumminsville. Dine-in or carry-out tasty dishes like lamb shanks, plantains, and dibi.
Authentic Senegalese, African cuisine in Cumminsville. Dine-in or carry-out tasty dishes like lamb shanks, plantains, and dibi.
BIBIBOP Asian Grill
Uptown
BIBIBOP Asian Grill
Uptown
A healthy meal inspired by the popular Korean dish "bibimbap" literally meaning "mixed rice". True to its namsake each BIBIBOP starts with perfectly steamed rice. Followed... Read more
A healthy meal inspired by the popular Korean dish "bibimbap" literally meaning "mixed rice". True to its namsake each BIBIBOP starts with perfectly steamed rice. Followed by a mix of your choice of grilled meats or tofu. Along with a variety of fresh vegetables and Asian-inspired sauces.
Betta's Italian Oven
Uptown
Betta's Italian Oven
Uptown
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
Tea N Bowl
Uptown
Tea N Bowl
Uptown
Offers Asian cuisine from Cantonese, Szechuan, and Southest Asian traditions and specializes in bubble tea. Delivery available.
Offers Asian cuisine from Cantonese, Szechuan, and Southest Asian traditions and specializes in bubble tea. Delivery available.
Sitwells
Uptown
Sitwells
Uptown
This coffeehouse-meets-bar attracts quite the creative crowd. Poets, musicians, artists, scholars and teachers all find solace in the comfy cafe which often doubles as... Read more
This coffeehouse-meets-bar attracts quite the creative crowd. Poets, musicians, artists, scholars and teachers all find solace in the comfy cafe which often doubles as their workspace. For those feeling a bit less studious, Sitwells has a number of ways to pass the time -- show off your backgammon skills, listen in on a poetry... Read More
The Brew House
Uptown
The Brew House
Uptown
Laid-back tavern serving pub fare such as burgers and meatloaf, as well as craft brews and cocktails.
Laid-back tavern serving pub fare such as burgers and meatloaf, as well as craft brews and cocktails.
Roll On In
Uptown
Roll On In
Uptown
Roll On In is a new concept Sushi Burrito restaurant offering a variety of mix ins and ingredients to help you create your own Sushi Burrito. Choose from multiple proteins... Read more
Roll On In is a new concept Sushi Burrito restaurant offering a variety of mix ins and ingredients to help you create your own Sushi Burrito. Choose from multiple proteins, extras, and unique options such as mango or asparagus.
Le Bar a Boeuf
Uptown
Le Bar a Boeuf
Uptown
A modern French bistro serving beef, Wagyu beef, bison, lamb, and fish, garnished with compound butters and classic sauces. A separate lounge allows visitors to enjoy... Read more
A modern French bistro serving beef, Wagyu beef, bison, lamb, and fish, garnished with compound butters and classic sauces. A separate lounge allows visitors to enjoy views of the Ohio River from the patio.
Taste of Belgium
Uptown
Taste of Belgium
Uptown
Taste of Belgium, known for its waffles, has opened up a new Belgian bistro. The Rookwood cafe serves sweet and savory crepes, salads, baguette sandwiches, and Belgian-... Read more
Taste of Belgium, known for its waffles, has opened up a new Belgian bistro. The Rookwood cafe serves sweet and savory crepes, salads, baguette sandwiches, and Belgian-style entrees. And of course waffles, in the dessert and entree sections of the menu, as well as pastries and espresso drinks. The bistro now offers dinner as... Read More
Bravo Cucina Italiana
Uptown
Bravo Cucina Italiana
Uptown
Upscale-casual Italian chain serving pasta, grilled dishes, pizza, and cocktails amid Roman-ruin decor.
Upscale-casual Italian chain serving pasta, grilled dishes, pizza, and cocktails amid Roman-ruin decor.
Suzie Wong's
Uptown
Suzie Wong's
Uptown
CLOSED - Suzie Wong's is a Walnut Hills Pan-Asian eatery. The inside is painted red with black furniture and fronted by a wall of windows, creating a modern, stylish... Read more
CLOSED - Suzie Wong's is a Walnut Hills Pan-Asian eatery. The inside is painted red with black furniture and fronted by a wall of windows, creating a modern, stylish dining room. The Big Bowl Soups are popular here, like the Hong Kong Wonton Noodle Soup. Dishes come from all over Asia, like the Bangkok Coconut Curry Chicken... Read More
Dojo Gelato
Uptown
Dojo Gelato
Uptown
Gelato, ice cream, and coffee shop now open in Northside (originally in Findlay Market).
Gelato, ice cream, and coffee shop now open in Northside (originally in Findlay Market).
