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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Bones' Burgers
Uptown
Bones' Burgers
Uptown
Local grass-fed black angus burgers and grilled cheese.
Local grass-fed black angus burgers and grilled cheese.
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.
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.
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 Whole Bowl
Uptown
The Whole Bowl
Uptown
Walk-up window serving gluten free bowls.
Walk-up window serving gluten free bowls.
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.
Cork & Cap
Uptown
Cork & Cap
Uptown
Cork & Cap is a laid back wine bar and restaurant located in the historic Hyde Park Square. They offer multiple varieties of wine and beer in a relaxed atmosphere.
Cork & Cap is a laid back wine bar and restaurant located in the historic Hyde Park Square. They offer multiple varieties of wine and beer in a relaxed atmosphere.
Gaslight Bar & Grill
Uptown
Gaslight Bar & Grill
Uptown
Gaslight Bar & Grill is more than just a restaurant and bar: It’s a piece of Clifton history. For 60 years the building housed The Clifton Branch Library that was a... Read more
Gaslight Bar & Grill is more than just a restaurant and bar: It’s a piece of Clifton history. For 60 years the building housed The Clifton Branch Library that was a fixture on Ludlow Avenue. The Clifton Bar & Grill still maintains this special atmosphere with an eclectic mix of people coming together to relax, hang out... Read More
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.
El Camino Latin Street Food
Uptown
El Camino Latin Street Food
Uptown
Latin-inspired restaurant with a focus on street food for people to grab and go.
Latin-inspired restaurant with a focus on street food for people to grab and go.
Frisch's Big Boy
Uptown
Frisch's Big Boy
Uptown
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
Chapter Mt. Adams
Uptown
Chapter Mt. Adams
Uptown
Chill hangout with a roomy patio & covered outdoor bar, featuring pub fare, cocktails & live music.
Offers everything from burgers and tacos to live bands and DJs in Mt. Adams.
City View Tavern
Uptown
City View Tavern
Uptown
Appropriately named for its view of the Cincinnati skyline, City View Tavern is a traditional, unpretentious bar located in Mount Adams. The patio is the most cherished... Read more
Appropriately named for its view of the Cincinnati skyline, City View Tavern is a traditional, unpretentious bar located in Mount Adams. The patio is the most cherished part of this little tavern because of its awesome view of the city. The burgers are said to rival those of Zip's in Mount Lookout, and the bloody Marys are...... 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
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
E+O Kitchen
Uptown
E+O Kitchen
Uptown
Contemporary, tropical-themed eatery with Asian dishes, some with a Latin spin.
Contemporary, tropical-themed eatery with Asian dishes, some with a Latin spin.
Rooted Juicery & Kitchen
Uptown
Rooted Juicery & Kitchen
Uptown
100% organic juice bar, smoothie bar and plant-based market aiming to offer the highest quality and most nutritionally packed living foods to our customers.
100% organic juice bar, smoothie bar and plant-based market aiming to offer the highest quality and most nutritionally packed living foods to our customers.
Keystone Bar & Grill
Uptown
Keystone Bar & Grill
Uptown
A lively spot for gourmet bar food (available family-style), cocktails, wine, and a lengthy beer menu.
A lively spot for gourmet bar food (available family-style), cocktails, wine, and a lengthy beer menu.
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.
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
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.
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
Mecklenburg Gardens
Uptown
Mecklenburg Gardens
Uptown
Mecklenburg Gardens encompasses Cincinnati's rich German heritage, serving traditional German cuisine in a 19th century building, complete with a biergarten wrapped in... Read more
Mecklenburg Gardens encompasses Cincinnati's rich German heritage, serving traditional German cuisine in a 19th century building, complete with a biergarten wrapped in grapevines. Try a Reuben, a schnitzel, a "Zinzinnati Wurst"...but make sure to leave room for dessert, like a Bavarian Cream Puff. Mecklenberg also hosts private... 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
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.
Insomnia Cookies
Uptown
Insomnia Cookies
Uptown
Get your late night cookie fix with Insomnia Cookies who stay open late, so you can snack great!
Get your late night cookie fix with Insomnia Cookies who stay open late, so you can snack great!
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.
Ruthai's Thai Kitchen
Uptown
Ruthai's Thai Kitchen
Uptown
Ruthai's is a little nook of tasty Thai deliciousness nestled in Mount Lookout Square. With everything from Chilean seabass to sushi to curry (the mango variety comes well... Read more
Ruthai's is a little nook of tasty Thai deliciousness nestled in Mount Lookout Square. With everything from Chilean seabass to sushi to curry (the mango variety comes well-recommended), Ruthai's expansive menu knows few bounds. There's plenty for vegetarians to enjoy as well, plus Ruthai's also has a BYOB policy.
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
Alabama Que
Uptown
Alabama Que
Uptown
Alabama-Q specializes in all things barbecue. The Pulled Pork Loin, Pulled Chicken Breast and Pulled Beef Brisket are smoked for hours. Meats are not boiled or baked, they... Read more
Alabama-Q specializes in all things barbecue. The Pulled Pork Loin, Pulled Chicken Breast and Pulled Beef Brisket are smoked for hours. Meats are not boiled or baked, they use the famous slow-smoked method here. The dry rub is passed down from several generations and the barbecue sauce brings in the crowd. There is a wide...... Read More
Starbucks
Uptown
Starbucks
Uptown
It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, tea, 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, tea, 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
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.
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.
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.
Marco's Pizza
Uptown
Marco's Pizza
Uptown
Carry Out/Delivery only location
Carry Out/Delivery only location
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
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
Cafe Mediterranean
Uptown
Cafe Mediterranean
Uptown
At Cafe Mediterranean we believe in quality and simplicity. We prepare and cook truly authentic Mediterranean food.Not only is Cafe Mediterranean's food healthy, it is... Read more
At Cafe Mediterranean we believe in quality and simplicity. We prepare and cook truly authentic Mediterranean food.Not only is Cafe Mediterranean's food healthy, it is food that you will savor with every bite. Food is bursting with flavor and nutrition, made fresh and served fast. Eat in or take out and enjoy.
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.
Bonomini Bakery
Uptown
Bonomini Bakery
Uptown
Family-owned and operated for three generations, this bakery offers donuts, coffecakes, cupcakes, and crullers.
Family-owned and operated for three generations, this bakery offers donuts, coffecakes, cupcakes, and crullers.
