Find Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (Uptown Region)

Noodles & Company Hyde Park

Uptown

This quaint and hip noodle place fits in well with the other more-than-fast-food restaurants in the Oakley/Hyde Park area. The menu is divided into three sections to... Read more

This quaint and hip noodle place fits in well with the other more-than-fast-food restaurants in the Oakley/Hyde Park area. The menu is divided into three sections to represent three noodly cultures: American, Mediterranean and Asian. Each tradition has a few noodle options along with a soup and salad option. With no freezers or... Read More

Giminetti Baking Company

Uptown

Both Giminetti's food and service are absolutely delightful. This Walnut Hills bakery offers lots of baked goods and a variety of tasty sandwiches, soups and salads,... Read more

Both Giminetti's food and service are absolutely delightful. This Walnut Hills bakery offers lots of baked goods and a variety of tasty sandwiches, soups and salads, making it a popular lunch spot. You can get your lunch to go or delivered, or you can take a seat inside and enjoy Giminetti's warm and friendly atmosphere. One of... Read More

Pomodori's Pizzeria

Uptown

Pomodori's works well as a casual date night or out with friends restaurant. The earth-toned Italian decor and the wood-fired, gourmet pizzas make Pomodori's a bit... Read more

Pomodori's works well as a casual date night or out with friends restaurant. The earth-toned Italian decor and the wood-fired, gourmet pizzas make Pomodori's a bit classier than the average pizza joint. Located near the University of Cincinnati, window seats are good for people-watching. There are many types of pizza, from...... Read More

Red Pepper

Uptown

The Red Pepper is a favorite hideaway lunch spot among UC employees and students, especially because there's never a long wait. Check out the long list of menu items... Read more

The Red Pepper is a favorite hideaway lunch spot among UC employees and students, especially because there's never a long wait. Check out the long list of menu items available for lunch and dinner, such as sesame, garlic and bourbon chicken. There are also plenty of tofu and vegetable items for vegetarians. With every meal...... Read More

J. Gumbo's

Uptown

This Cajun and creole chain offers jambalaya, etouffee and of course, gumbo. Open late for the college crowd.

This Cajun and creole chain offers jambalaya, etouffee and of course, gumbo. Open late for the college crowd.

Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern

Uptown

Located in bustling Rookwood Pavilion, Rusty Bucket offers an eclectic menu in a cozy, casual sports setting. Dig into anything from British pub fare like fish and chips... Read more

Located in bustling Rookwood Pavilion, Rusty Bucket offers an eclectic menu in a cozy, casual sports setting. Dig into anything from British pub fare like fish and chips and the ever-popular fried pickles to American classics like burgers, wings and their fresh in-house made meatloaf, a crowd favorite. Though food is important... Read More

iZen

Uptown

iZen, a play on iPod, is a tiny, modern Asian spot with an emphasis on Korean cuisine. Pick from a variety of sushi rolls, or opt for an entree, like cheese fried rice or... Read more

iZen, a play on iPod, is a tiny, modern Asian spot with an emphasis on Korean cuisine. Pick from a variety of sushi rolls, or opt for an entree, like cheese fried rice or sweet beef and onions. There really isn't much room to eat in; this is mostly for take-out.

Tearoom at the Bonbonerie

Uptown

Patrons know the BonBonerie for party cakes, but they can also sit back and enjoy more delicious delicacies in The BonBonerie's Tearoom. The artsy tea room is open for... Read more

Patrons know the BonBonerie for party cakes, but they can also sit back and enjoy more delicious delicacies in The BonBonerie's Tearoom. The artsy tea room is open for lunch, serving up tea sandwiches, quiche, sandwiches, soups and salads. Of course, afternoon tea is served with sandwiches, scones, dessert and your choice from... Read More

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

Hyde Park Pizzeria

Uptown

Hyde Park Pizzeria is a locally owned pizza restaurant offering lots of great pizzas, hoagies, pasta dinners, wings, fish, salads, soft drinks and desserts. You can dine... Read more

Hyde Park Pizzeria is a locally owned pizza restaurant offering lots of great pizzas, hoagies, pasta dinners, wings, fish, salads, soft drinks and desserts. You can dine in, pick up or have your food delivered.

Dive Bar

Uptown

Come to this cool but casual bar for domestic and craft beers at good prices and a hot dog menu by Flop Johnson's. Free wifi, pool and darts, and dj sets keep up the fun... Read more

Come to this cool but casual bar for domestic and craft beers at good prices and a hot dog menu by Flop Johnson's. Free wifi, pool and darts, and dj sets keep up the fun for you while you hang out with the neighborhood crowd.Flop Johnson's, located inside Dive Bar, features one-of-a-kind "Dogwiches," homemade vegan chili and... Read More

Wild Ginger

Uptown

For a fancy date night or celebration, Wild Ginger's upscale sushi, Thai food and hibachi platters is the ultimate way for Asian-cuisine lovers to treat themselves. While... Read more

For a fancy date night or celebration, Wild Ginger's upscale sushi, Thai food and hibachi platters is the ultimate way for Asian-cuisine lovers to treat themselves. While known for its extensive sushi selection and tasty Thai food, you can also order a platter made on the spot on the hibachi grill. You might be best served...... Read More

Foley's Irish Pub

Uptown

A lively Irish pub, Foley's is decorated with sports memorabilia and has a patio, weekly live music, karaoke, dart boards and a 4-7 p.m. happy hour on weekdays. It... Read more

A lively Irish pub, Foley's is decorated with sports memorabilia and has a patio, weekly live music, karaoke, dart boards and a 4-7 p.m. happy hour on weekdays. It also serves traditional bar food - nothing more, nothing less. Hamburgers, chicken wings, lunchmeat and cod sandwiches are all staples of the menu.

Boomerang's Bar and Grill

Uptown

The walls here are covered with sports posters, photos, pennants and the like, trying to create that sports bar atmosphere. There are drink specials during every Reds game... Read more

The walls here are covered with sports posters, photos, pennants and the like, trying to create that sports bar atmosphere. There are drink specials during every Reds game, and there are specials during Monday Night Football (How about buckets of six bottles of domestic beer for $11? And free Skyline Cheese Coneys?) There are... Read More

Dewey's Pizza

Uptown

Dewey's Pizza not only serves up specialty pizzas, but lets patrons watch their pizzas get tossed up in the air by the cooks (they make it look so easy.) Create your... Read more

Dewey's Pizza not only serves up specialty pizzas, but lets patrons watch their pizzas get tossed up in the air by the cooks (they make it look so easy.) Create your own pizza with a wide variety of toppings. Or choose one of the specialty pizzas, from the familiar (the "Hawaiian" with bacon and pineapple) to the obscure (the... Read More

Yat Ka Mein Noodle House

Uptown

Formerly located in Hyde Park, this new location is expected to open in early April. Among the authentic Chinese dishes at Yat Ka Mein Noodle House are Hong Kong chicken,... Read more

Formerly located in Hyde Park, this new location is expected to open in early April. Among the authentic Chinese dishes at Yat Ka Mein Noodle House are Hong Kong chicken, moo goo gai, sesame chicken and cashew chicken.

Waffle House

Uptown

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... 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

Proud Rooster

Uptown

The Proud Rooster is a cozy little diner that offers fast service followed by an inexpensive bill. The small space fits the kitchen and a dining room with local high... Read more

The Proud Rooster is a cozy little diner that offers fast service followed by an inexpensive bill. The small space fits the kitchen and a dining room with local high school sports memorabilia on the walls. On the menu includes breakfast served all the time and almost any grilled item you can think of, from sandwiches to fish... Read More

China Gourmet

Uptown

China Gourmet is your ticket to classic Chinese cuisine in an upscale, fine-dining setting. They feature traditional Cantonese and Szechuan but can also prepare custom and... Read more

China Gourmet is your ticket to classic Chinese cuisine in an upscale, fine-dining setting. They feature traditional Cantonese and Szechuan but can also prepare custom and unique dishes for their guests. Gourmet favorites include classics, like the fresh rainbow trout or the wok-seared sea scallops. New menu features call for a... Read More

Daata India Restaurant

Uptown

Daata India features Indian favorites and specialties, plus the ever-popular lunch buffet. Lots of vegetarian options on the menu as well. Feel free to bring your own beer... Read more

Daata India features Indian favorites and specialties, plus the ever-popular lunch buffet. Lots of vegetarian options on the menu as well. Feel free to bring your own beer and wine; there's no cork fee.

Bow Tie Cafe

Uptown

Bow Tie Cafe is located in the hilltop neighborhood of Mt. Adams and offers coffee drinks, craft cocktails, and a variety of bistro fare. The menu includes traditional... Read more

Bow Tie Cafe is located in the hilltop neighborhood of Mt. Adams and offers coffee drinks, craft cocktails, and a variety of bistro fare. The menu includes traditional breakfast and brunch items, soups, salads, sandwiches, and burritos. Bow Tie Cafe was founded by Dhani Jones, who decided to start Bow Tie Cafe and Bow Tie Cause... Read More

Saigon Cafe

Uptown

The former location of Sake Bomb, where guests ate sushi and knocked little glasses of sake into their beer, has been taken over by a Vietnamese restaurant called Saigon... Read more

The former location of Sake Bomb, where guests ate sushi and knocked little glasses of sake into their beer, has been taken over by a Vietnamese restaurant called Saigon Cafe. Guests can eat sushi and knock back pho, shaken beef, Vietnamese crepes and other specialties of Vietnam.

Bangkok Bistro

Uptown

Bangkok Bistro is a Hyde Park favorite for Thai cuisine and is especially famous for its pad thai. This cozy bistro has a full bar inside, or you might want to sit out... Read more

Bangkok Bistro is a Hyde Park favorite for Thai cuisine and is especially famous for its pad thai. This cozy bistro has a full bar inside, or you might want to sit out front under an umbrella if the weather is nice. Lunch specials include drunken noodles, roasted duck curry and siam noodles. They have a nice-sized sushi menu... Read More

Ryan's Xavier Eatery & Pub

Uptown

Ryan's Xavier Eatery & Pub is located in the Gallagher Student Center on Xavier University's campus, and is a popular spot to order wings and watch Muskie hoops. They... Read more

Ryan's Xavier Eatery & Pub is located in the Gallagher Student Center on Xavier University's campus, and is a popular spot to order wings and watch Muskie hoops. They have all the bar goodies like The 4th Musketeer Chicken Tenders and Cincinnati Chili Cheese Fries, plus flatbread pizzas, soups and salads. The Sean Miller... Read More

Ichiban

Uptown

Ichiban serves sushi, traditional Japanese cuisine and Asian fusion dishes in a chic, contemporary and cozy setting. Soft Shell Crab spring roll, Seafood Cream Croquette... Read more

Ichiban serves sushi, traditional Japanese cuisine and Asian fusion dishes in a chic, contemporary and cozy setting. Soft Shell Crab spring roll, Seafood Cream Croquette and Tofu, and Thin Noodle Salad with Nori Seaweed Dressing are an example of menu items. Happy Hour runs 5 p.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on the...... Read More

DuJours

Uptown

Owned by the same folks who've brought you Courtyard Cafe over the years, DuJours is a breakfast/lunch place serving many of the same menu items, including the black bean... Read more

Owned by the same folks who've brought you Courtyard Cafe over the years, DuJours is a breakfast/lunch place serving many of the same menu items, including the black bean burrito, the baked potato soup and the award-winning raspberry cloud pie.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Uptown

Wings. Beer. Sports. That's what you're gonna get here. There are plenty of food options (salads, burgers, etc ...), but wings are the thing with 14 different... Read more

Wings. Beer. Sports. That's what you're gonna get here. There are plenty of food options (salads, burgers, etc ...), but wings are the thing with 14 different sauces, including Asian Zing and Mango Habanero. There are a slew of big screens to watch games on. And there are some trivia and video games, too. This is good to know... Read More

Wok Inn

Uptown

Anyone else notice the welcoming tone of this Chinese eatery? Wok Inn features killer lunch specials, with everything under $5. They offer carry-out and delivery, but... Read more

Anyone else notice the welcoming tone of this Chinese eatery? Wok Inn features killer lunch specials, with everything under $5. They offer carry-out and delivery, but eating inside is pretty cool because of the high pointed ceiling, cozy wooden interior and big, bright windows giving views of Vine Street. The menu offers...... Read More

Uncle Woody's Tavern & Eatery

Uptown

Ramundo's Pizzeria

Uptown

It's hard to resist the mouth-watering aroma of fresh pizza - especially after partying in Mount Lookout when all you really want is that late-night slice of pizza.Ramundo... Read more

It's hard to resist the mouth-watering aroma of fresh pizza - especially after partying in Mount Lookout when all you really want is that late-night slice of pizza.Ramundo's offers specialty pizzas, salads, calzones, subs and appetizers, like the "Ramundough Bites" (pepperoni and cheese rolled in dough).

Pilot Inn

Uptown

Calling all dive bar lovers! (Or anyone who wants an evening free from flashing lights, booming techno, overpriced cocktails and fancy furniture.) The Pilot Inn, one of... Read more

Calling all dive bar lovers! (Or anyone who wants an evening free from flashing lights, booming techno, overpriced cocktails and fancy furniture.) The Pilot Inn, one of the more famous dive bars in town, offers up a refreshing dose of simplicity. Ice-cold bottled domestics, greasy food served on Styrofoam plates, TVs tuned to... Read More

Richie's Fast Food Restaurant

Uptown

You know you've driven by and been curious. The neon signs for such delights as okra, fried catfish, peach cobbler and fried chicken tempt you over and over, but you... Read more

You know you've driven by and been curious. The neon signs for such delights as okra, fried catfish, peach cobbler and fried chicken tempt you over and over, but you just can't decide whether or not to give in. Well, it's high time you did. Richie's will get you in and out in a flash and you can get on to delectably sinning...... Read More

Taco Casa

Uptown

Taco Casa is Cincinnati's classic taco place. The Hyde Park location has a great patio area to enjoy on those warm summer days. The taco salad is by far the most popular... Read more

Taco Casa is Cincinnati's classic taco place. The Hyde Park location has a great patio area to enjoy on those warm summer days. The taco salad is by far the most popular item but menu choices include quesadillas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas and nachos.

Yagoot

Uptown

If you've never tried the tangy frozen yogurt of Yagoot, well, you're missing out on this addictive treat. This 99-percent fat-free snack is topped with your choice of... Read more

If you've never tried the tangy frozen yogurt of Yagoot, well, you're missing out on this addictive treat. This 99-percent fat-free snack is topped with your choice of fruit (like kiwi and raspberry), chocolate, nuts or even cereal (like Cap'n Crunch or Fruity Pebbles). Pick from original, coffee, or their rotating seasonal...... Read More

First Watch

Uptown

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

Ko-Sho Japanese Restaurant

Uptown

Ko-Sho offers more than 40 different kinds of roll and nigri sushi, many with innovative combinations like tempura vegetables and roe. It's a cozy, modern space with... Read more

Ko-Sho offers more than 40 different kinds of roll and nigri sushi, many with innovative combinations like tempura vegetables and roe. It's a cozy, modern space with plenty of seating and a red facade that's hard to miss. Keep in mind there is more than sushi: Ko-Sho offers an array of Japanese cuisine including bento boxes... Read More

Hot Head Burritos

Uptown

Mexican burrito chain based in Kettering.

Mexican burrito chain based in Kettering.

Mick & Mack's Contemporary Cafe

Uptown

& Mack's is the University of Cincinnati's premiere on-campus sit-down restaurant. On the first and third Thursday every month, Mick & Mack's holds special wine... Read more

& Mack's is the University of Cincinnati's premiere on-campus sit-down restaurant. On the first and third Thursday every month, Mick & Mack's holds special wine tasting ($15) and dinner with wine pairings ($20) events. Monthly wine tastings and gourmet lunches and dinners will be held on patio and plaza during this time... Read More

Dewey's Pizza

Uptown

Dewey's Pizza not only serves up specialty pizzas, but lets patrons watch their pizzas get tossed up in the air by the cooks (they make it look so easy). Create your... Read more

Dewey's Pizza not only serves up specialty pizzas, but lets patrons watch their pizzas get tossed up in the air by the cooks (they make it look so easy). Create your own pizza with a wide variety of toppings. Or choose from one of the specialty pizzas, from the familiar (the 'Hawaiian' with bacon and pineapple) to the obscure... Read More

Carl's Deli

Uptown

It's easy to get caught up in staring at the houses on Observatory Road and blow right by Carl's Deli, but if you do, you're missing out. Carl's is a must-have for Hyde... Read more

It's easy to get caught up in staring at the houses on Observatory Road and blow right by Carl's Deli, but if you do, you're missing out. Carl's is a must-have for Hyde Parkers. While the pricing reflects Hyde Park's real estate, it's still reasonable considering the delightful sandwiches and fantastic customer service. Carl's... Read More

Cloud Nine

Uptown

Cloud Nine is now open in the former location of Dancing Wasabi, which was relocated to Hyde Park. The sushi-centric restaurant features the same menu and prices as... Read more

Cloud Nine is now open in the former location of Dancing Wasabi, which was relocated to Hyde Park. The sushi-centric restaurant features the same menu and prices as Dancing Wasabi had.

IHOP

Uptown

It's 3 a.m., and you're hungry, damnit. Most locations of IHOP are open 24 hours, making it a prime spot for a late night meal. This chain restaurant is known mostly for... Read more

It's 3 a.m., and you're hungry, damnit. Most locations of IHOP are open 24 hours, 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 up lots of pancake stacks, but IHOP also has a variety of burgers... Read More