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.
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Urbana Cafe
Uptown
Urbana Cafe
Uptown
Coffeehouse serving classic Italian java drinks and tea plus global desserts.
Coffeehouse serving classic Italian java drinks and tea plus global desserts.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Streetpops
Uptown
Streetpops
Uptown
Small batch gourmet pops in some crazy flavors. Stop in at one of three locations or find them at area farmers markets and festivals.
Small batch gourmet pops in some crazy flavors. Stop in at one of three locations or find them at area farmers markets and festivals.
O'Bryon's Bar & Grill
Uptown
O'Bryon's Bar & Grill
Uptown
Classic pub grub in a casual, brick-lined space with 2 full bars, a party room, and a rooftop patio.
Classic pub grub in a casual, brick-lined space with 2 full bars, a party room, and a rooftop patio.
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
Red Feather Kitchen and Wine Bar
Uptown
Red Feather Kitchen and Wine Bar
Uptown
Inventive seasonal American cooking, craft cocktails & wine in a playful, chic atmosphere.
Inventive seasonal American cooking, craft cocktails & wine in a playful, chic atmosphere.
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.
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!
Happy Chicks Bakery
Uptown
Happy Chicks Bakery
Uptown
Specialty bakery serving dairy free pastries vegan treats.
Specialty bakery serving dairy free pastries vegan treats.
Teller's of Hyde Park
Uptown
Teller's of Hyde Park
Uptown
Set in an old bank, this expansive contemporary eatery serves eclectic plates and cocktails.
Set in an old bank, this expansive contemporary eatery serves eclectic plates and cocktails.
Habits Cafe
Uptown
Habits Cafe
Uptown
Clearing enormous platters of golden fish and chips, potato rags (Habits' famous hash browns topped with bacon, onions, cheeses, tomatoes and ranch dressing) and juicy... Read more
Clearing enormous platters of golden fish and chips, potato rags (Habits' famous hash browns topped with bacon, onions, cheeses, tomatoes and ranch dressing) and juicy ostrich burgers at Habit's is definitely one bad habit Cincinnatians plan on keeping. Habits is first and foremost a bar, serving up more than 75 brews, but its... Read More
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.
Seasons 52
Uptown
Seasons 52
Uptown
Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
The Oak Tavern
Uptown
The Oak Tavern
Uptown
This sports bar and neighborhood hangout is an Oakley favorite, with live music three times a week and its 50-inch plasma TVs. The Oak Tavern is also known for its... Read more
This sports bar and neighborhood hangout is an Oakley favorite, with live music three times a week and its 50-inch plasma TVs. The Oak Tavern is also known for its inexpensive beer and liquor drinks as well as its happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Cilantro Vietnamese Bistro
Uptown
Cilantro Vietnamese Bistro
Uptown
Bright, urban nook providing pho and other Vietnamese comfort food plus craft beer and sake.
Bright, urban nook providing pho and other Vietnamese comfort food plus craft beer and sake.
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.
Bonefish Grill
Uptown
Bonefish Grill
Uptown
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Currito
Uptown
Currito
Uptown
Currito is a burrito joint similar to Chipotle: You walk in and order your burrito (or burrito bowl) and then watch it get sent down the assembly line. Here you can create... Read more
Currito is a burrito joint similar to Chipotle: You walk in and order your burrito (or burrito bowl) and then watch it get sent down the assembly line. Here you can create your own burrito as it is made, or pick one from the menu, such as the Mediterranean (with black bean hummus, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese with balsamic...... Read More
CoreLife Eatery
Uptown
CoreLife Eatery
Uptown
Featuring green bowls, grain bowls, broth bowls, and made-from-scratch beverages.
Featuring green bowls, grain bowls, broth bowls, and made-from-scratch beverages.
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.
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
Keystone Bar & Grill
Uptown
Keystone Bar & Grill
Uptown
Keystone specializes in serving comfort-style fare, made fresh daily, from local ingredients when possible. In addition to an extensive menu, Keystone also specializes in... Read more
Keystone specializes in serving comfort-style fare, made fresh daily, from local ingredients when possible. In addition to an extensive menu, Keystone also specializes in craft and import beers, with over 80 different selections.The two Keystone locations share the same menus for lunch, dinner and brunch and have similar draft... Read More
Green Man Twist
Uptown
Green Man Twist
Uptown
Ice cream stand providing tasty treats and quality service.
Ice cream stand providing tasty treats and quality service.
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).
Martino's on Vine
Uptown
Martino's on Vine
Uptown
Pittsburgh Steelers-themed eatery and bar serving Italian-American fare & signature hoagies.
Pittsburgh Steelers-themed eatery and bar serving Italian-American fare & signature hoagies.
Arlin's Bar
Uptown
Arlin's Bar
Uptown
Neighborhood bar offering a wide variety of food and drinks, featuring 20 different taps.
Neighborhood bar offering a wide variety of food and drinks, featuring 20 different taps.
Grill of India
Uptown
Grill of India
Uptown
On any given day you'll find hungry students, locals and professionals getting their Indian fix at the buffet in this casual restaurant. They have an extensive menu of... Read more
On any given day you'll find hungry students, locals and professionals getting their Indian fix at the buffet in this casual restaurant. They have an extensive menu of vegetarian, lamb, chicken and tandoori specialties. Some highlights include Vegetarian Thal, Tandoori Mix (seekh kebab and shrimp and chicken tandoori) and the... Read More
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.
MadTree Brewing Company
Uptown
MadTree Brewing Company
Uptown
Visit MadTree's new brewery, taproom, beer garden, and private event space in Cincinnati’s Oakley neighborhood. MadTree is known for focusing more on great tasting beers... Read more
Visit MadTree's new brewery, taproom, beer garden, and private event space in Cincinnati’s Oakley neighborhood. MadTree is known for focusing more on great tasting beers rather than following traditional brewing style guidelines.
Marrakech Moroccan Cafe & Grill
Uptown
Marrakech Moroccan Cafe & Grill
Uptown
Marrakech cafe & grill your gate to morocco
Marrakech cafe & grill your gate to morocco
Camp Washington Chili
Uptown
Camp Washington Chili
Uptown
Of course you love Cincinnati-style chili! Long before Gold Star and Skyline was Camp Washington Chili, opened in 1940. The recently remodeled restaurant, on the corner of... Read more
Of course you love Cincinnati-style chili! Long before Gold Star and Skyline was Camp Washington Chili, opened in 1940. The recently remodeled restaurant, on the corner of Hopple Street and Colerain Avenue, is forever a symbol of tradition and neighborhood pride. Camp Washington Chili stands apart from the rest because the...... Read More
Chili Time
Uptown
Chili Time
Uptown
The Chili Time logo fittingly sports a clock frozen in time. While the appointments in this St. Bernard landmark may seem stuck in a bygone era, the chili is timeless. As... Read more
The Chili Time logo fittingly sports a clock frozen in time. While the appointments in this St. Bernard landmark may seem stuck in a bygone era, the chili is timeless. As the name suggests, it?s always time to eat chili and that means as late as 4 in the morning. The restaurant delivers a meatier, less saccharine take on the... Read More
Taft's Brewing Co. Brewpourium
Uptown
Taft's Brewing Co. Brewpourium
Uptown
A state-of-the-art production house and taproom featuring New Haven-style pizza.
A state-of-the-art production house and taproom featuring New Haven-style pizza.
Madison Diner
Uptown
Madison Diner
Uptown
Come for the bowling, stay for the food and the throw-back atmosphere of the long-time bowling alley. Nothing has changed since your parents, and maybe your grandparents,... Read more
Come for the bowling, stay for the food and the throw-back atmosphere of the long-time bowling alley. Nothing has changed since your parents, and maybe your grandparents, bowled at Madison Bowl 50 years ago. The Diner boasts great burgers as well as homemade Cincinnati-style chili, beans and cornbread. A full bar makes losing... Read More
Biagio's Bistro
Uptown
Biagio's Bistro
Uptown
Charming neighborhood hangout serving up classic Italian cuisine, desserts, wine, and cocktails.
Charming neighborhood hangout serving up classic Italian cuisine, desserts, wine, 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.
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.
