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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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Muse in Mt. Lookout
Uptown
Muse in Mt. Lookout
Uptown
Hip New American kitchen for imaginative tasting menus using local ingredients, plus cocktails. Wednesday-Friday 11:00am-4:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm;Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-... Read more
Hip New American kitchen for imaginative tasting menus using local ingredients, plus cocktails. Wednesday-Friday 11:00am-4:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm;Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm
Sidewinder
Uptown
Sidewinder
Uptown
Snug, bright spot offering espresso drinks and cocktails with locally roasted coffee, plus light fare.
Snug, bright spot offering espresso drinks and cocktails with locally roasted coffee, plus light fare.
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
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.
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.
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.
Forno Osteria + Bar
Uptown
Forno Osteria + Bar
Uptown
Bustling, light-filled option for rustic Italian entrees and pizza plus wine and craft cocktails.
Bustling, light-filled option for rustic Italian entrees and pizza plus wine and craft cocktails.
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.
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.
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.
Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters
Uptown
Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters
Uptown
If you are looking for a place to grab a cup of freshly roasted coffee and kick back for some friendly conversation, Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters is the spot... Read more
If you are looking for a place to grab a cup of freshly roasted coffee and kick back for some friendly conversation, Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters is the spot for you. This coffee house takes pride in the freshness of its coffee, roasting small batches of beans in a Probat L12 coffee roaster, which is prominently... 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Bridges Nepali Cuisine
Uptown
Bridges Nepali Cuisine
Uptown
South Asian cuisine.
South Asian cuisine.
Frenchie Fresh
Uptown
Frenchie Fresh
Uptown
Casual American classics with French influences offered at an airy counter serve with a roomy patio.
Casual American classics with French influences offered at an airy counter serve with a roomy 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
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.
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.
Fuji Steak House
Uptown
Fuji Steak House
Uptown
Fuji's House is a great place for friends to gather for drinks with names like the Scorpion and enjoy the flair and fun of eating at a hibachi grill. The skilled chefs... Read more
Fuji's House is a great place for friends to gather for drinks with names like the Scorpion and enjoy the flair and fun of eating at a hibachi grill. The skilled chefs cook up shrimp, scallops, filet mignon, chicken and more right in front of you with a dash of entertainment added in. Plus, the full sushi bar and lengthy menu... Read More
Graeter's
Uptown
Graeter's
Uptown
Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date... Read more
Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date then to head to Graeter's on the Square? The generous scoops of creamy deliciousness are packed with seriously big, chunky pieces of chocolate. Graeter's also... Read More
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.
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
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.
Tickle Pickle
Uptown
Tickle Pickle
Uptown
Burgers named after rock 'n roll legends plus sides, shakes, beer, and desserts in a cozy space.
Burgers named after rock 'n roll legends plus sides, shakes, beer, and desserts in a cozy space.
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
