Restaurants
Find Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
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.
Frisch's Big Boy
North
Frisch's Big Boy
North
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
Frisch's Big Boy
North
Frisch's Big Boy
North
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... 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
China Garden
North
China Garden
North
Come enjoy the buffet.
Come enjoy the buffet.
Blue Jay Restaurant
Uptown
Blue Jay Restaurant
Uptown
The Blue Jay is your traditional dining option amidst the more eclectic offerings of the Northside strip. This family-owned greasy spoon is the perfect spot to chase your... Read more
The Blue Jay is your traditional dining option amidst the more eclectic offerings of the Northside strip. This family-owned greasy spoon is the perfect spot to chase your hangover away, but beware, it's closed on Sunday.
Frisch's Big Boy
North
Frisch's Big Boy
North
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
Fairfield Pizzeria
North
Fairfield Pizzeria
North
This family-owned pizzeria offers lots of homemade pizza choices, lasagna, subs and other Italian favorites. Dine in at this the cozy and cheery eatery or give them a call... Read more
This family-owned pizzeria offers lots of homemade pizza choices, lasagna, subs and other Italian favorites. Dine in at this the cozy and cheery eatery or give them a call for delivery or carry-out. They'll also do custom orders or cater your special event.
Double Decker Cafe
North
Double Decker Cafe
North
You know the drill - the double decker sandwich arrives on your table and you debate whether to go at it with a fork or attempt widening your jaw to munch down on the... Read more
You know the drill - the double decker sandwich arrives on your table and you debate whether to go at it with a fork or attempt widening your jaw to munch down on the massive sandwich. Double Decker Cafe in Florence feels your pain, but they don't care - double decker sandwiches rule here. They have a long list of ingredient... Read More
Nine Mile Tavern
East
Nine Mile Tavern
East
There are lots of locals at the Nine Mile Tavern, but newcomers are welcome. Entertain yourself with the jukebox, video games and pool tables. Meals are on the light side... Read more
There are lots of locals at the Nine Mile Tavern, but newcomers are welcome. Entertain yourself with the jukebox, video games and pool tables. Meals are on the light side, mainly sandwhiches. Wipe away your sadness with happy hour from 3-7 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Romeo's Pizza & Italian Kitchen
West
Romeo's Pizza & Italian Kitchen
West
Some pizza places only make one type of crust. Romeo's Pizza offers create-your-own pizzas with three different types: traditional, thin crust and Sicilian thick. You can... Read more
Some pizza places only make one type of crust. Romeo's Pizza offers create-your-own pizzas with three different types: traditional, thin crust and Sicilian thick. You can also pick a sauce other than original pizza sauce, such as BBQ and zesty marinara. Or choose from one of their specialty pizzas, such as Dante's Peak (with... Read More
Fuji Steak House
South > Southwest
Fuji Steak House
South > Southwest
Mix up lunch or dinner for a hibachi experience at Fuji Japanese Steakhouse in Florence. This is casual dining, but also a great place to have a celebratory dinner with a... Read more
Mix up lunch or dinner for a hibachi experience at Fuji Japanese Steakhouse in Florence. This is casual dining, but also a great place to have a celebratory dinner with a group of friends. Start off with sushi, or soup and salad with ginger dressing. Then decide between a hearty, meaty meal of steak and chicken, or opt for...... Read More
Cloud Nine
Uptown
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.
Skyline Chili
North
Skyline Chili
North
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
Strikers Grill & Bar
South > Southwest
Strikers Grill & Bar
South > Southwest
Strikers is a new bar and grill in Florence. The kitchen serves the popular Colby Fries and Striker Burger, homemade soups and salads, wings, potato skins, clubs, chicken... Read more
Strikers is a new bar and grill in Florence. The kitchen serves the popular Colby Fries and Striker Burger, homemade soups and salads, wings, potato skins, clubs, chicken and fish. Entertainment includes trivia night on Tuesdays, karaoke on Wednesdays and a DJ Thirsty Thursdays with 40 cent wings and $1 drafts.
Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli
North
Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli
North
Just the name conjurs up legendary sweet treats from this venerable, 4th generation hometown favorite. Some locations are pastry shops only, while others have deli... Read more
Just the name conjurs up legendary sweet treats from this venerable, 4th generation hometown favorite. Some locations are pastry shops only, while others have deli services and all offer at least a few tables and chairs for eating-in. There's a full cafe at the Beechmont/8 Mile location. Servatii's is bright, friendly and...... Read More
Kona Grill
North
Kona Grill
North
Fresh fish and sushi that provides an exotic escape from the everyday.
Fresh fish and sushi that provides an exotic escape from the everyday.
Coffee Beans and Brew
North
Coffee Beans and Brew
North
Want to feel like you are at home plus enjoy a warm treat? Then Coffee Beans and Brew is the place for you. Known for its five daily rich and delicious brews, Coffee Beans... Read more
Want to feel like you are at home plus enjoy a warm treat? Then Coffee Beans and Brew is the place for you. Known for its five daily rich and delicious brews, Coffee Beans is a sure fire way to start your day. The front has comfy seats and a TV while the back includes a kids play area. The shop also offers more than 25... Read... Read More
Whippy Dip
South > Southwest
Whippy Dip
South > Southwest
Whippy Dip recalls the innocence of a bygone time, when children licked ice cream cones on Main Street. Located in a tiny Grant County town called Crittenden, Whippy Dip... Read more
Whippy Dip recalls the innocence of a bygone time, when children licked ice cream cones on Main Street. Located in a tiny Grant County town called Crittenden, Whippy Dip has its own trolley and serves 50 flavors of soft-serve ice cream. You can get unexpected tastes like German chocolate served with coconut and toasted nuts... Read More
Anna's
Uptown
Anna's
Uptown
Anna's is the place to go for home cooking in the Norwood area and has been for the past 25 years. This is a quiet diner for reading the paper or gathering with a few... Read more
Anna's is the place to go for home cooking in the Norwood area and has been for the past 25 years. This is a quiet diner for reading the paper or gathering with a few friends. It has daily specials and is known for its cheeseburger platter and liver and onions.
Waffle House
North
Waffle House
North
Since day one, each Waffle House® restaurant has provided guests with a unique and comfortable dining experience. At every restaurant, the bright "Yellow Sign... 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
Wild Ginger
Uptown
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
Colonial Cottage Inn
South > Southwest
Colonial Cottage Inn
South > Southwest
The Colonial Cottage is a neighborhood classic serving American fare in a laid-back atmosphere. Go as you are for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just dessert. Colonial... Read more
The Colonial Cottage is a neighborhood classic serving American fare in a laid-back atmosphere. Go as you are for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just dessert. Colonial Cottage also does catering, and rents its banquet room.
Skyline Chili
North
Skyline Chili
North
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries
Uptown
Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries
Uptown
Highway 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries has been serving up good times and great food since 1991. Formerly known as Andy's, we achieved a lot in the last 20 years, growing... Read more
Highway 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries has been serving up good times and great food since 1991. Formerly known as Andy's, we achieved a lot in the last 20 years, growing to over 100 restaurants across North Carolina. During that time, our mission has remained the same: to provide each guest with world-class service and fresh... Read More
Dragon City II Restaurant
North
Dragon City II Restaurant
North
Dragon City provides quick Chinese in a modest dining area. What it lacks in decor it makes up in taste. Some specialties include basically anything fried - Fried Baby... Read more
Dragon City provides quick Chinese in a modest dining area. What it lacks in decor it makes up in taste. Some specialties include basically anything fried - Fried Baby Shrimp, Fried Spare Rib Tips and Fried Pork Chops to name a few. Seafood, pork, beef, chicken, and of course, fried rice and vegetables make up a big portion of... Read More
Frisch's Big Boy
North
Frisch's Big Boy
North
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... 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
Yum Yum Chinese Restaurant
Downtown
Yum Yum Chinese Restaurant
Downtown
Chinese food cravings can hit you when you least expect it: There's just something about those sweet, sour, bitter, savory and salty flavors. And while most Cincinnati... Read more
Chinese food cravings can hit you when you least expect it: There's just something about those sweet, sour, bitter, savory and salty flavors. And while most Cincinnati Chinese food joints offer tasty cuisine, many of them are take-out only and have small or less-than-desirable dining areas. Yum Yum, however, has delicious food... Read More
Izzy's
North
Izzy's
North
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
Emerson's Bakery
South > Southwest
Emerson's Bakery
South > Southwest
Home of the best donuts in Northern Kentucky, Emerson's specializes in deliciousness! Fresh desserts are made from scratch and baked with love including: cakes, donuts,... Read more
Home of the best donuts in Northern Kentucky, Emerson's specializes in deliciousness! Fresh desserts are made from scratch and baked with love including: cakes, donuts, pies, and breads.
Regina Bakery
West
Regina Bakery
West
Award-winning bakery established in 1964. Two locations for grabbing your favorite donuts.
Award-winning bakery established in 1964. Two locations for grabbing your favorite donuts.
Jet's Pizza
North
Jet's Pizza
North
The strip-mall pizzeria also offers subs, Jet's Boats (like calzones), salads and Deli Boats (pizza dough with sub ingredients inside). If you prefer the corner pieces of... Read more
The strip-mall pizzeria also offers subs, Jet's Boats (like calzones), salads and Deli Boats (pizza dough with sub ingredients inside). If you prefer the corner pieces of pizza, Jet's makes a deep dish "8 Corner Pizza" so every piece has its own corner crust. For thin-crust types, Jet's offers a New York Bold Fold with six...... Read More
LaRosa's Pizzeria
South > Southwest
LaRosa's Pizzeria
South > Southwest
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. This... 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. This location is for delivery and carry out only.
Bob Evans
North
Bob Evans
North
Bob Evans offers good satisfying food in a country-style, family-friendly atmosphere with reasonable prices.A wide-ranging menu from the Turkey Florentine omelet, sausage... Read more
Bob Evans offers good satisfying food in a country-style, family-friendly atmosphere with reasonable prices.A wide-ranging menu from the Turkey Florentine omelet, sausage gravy and biscuits, cobb salad, grilled chicken stir-fry, country-fried steak, steak burgers and caramel pecan chocolate silk pie. There is also a special...... Read More
House of Sun Restaurant
North
House of Sun Restaurant
North
House of Sun serves up both American-style and Chinese-style Chinese food.
House of Sun serves up both American-style and Chinese-style Chinese food.
Apple Tree Cafe
North
Apple Tree Cafe
North
The Apple Tree Cafe is a neighborhood kind of establishment, serving breakfast up to 11 a.m., homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. They also have a retail bakery with... Read more
The Apple Tree Cafe is a neighborhood kind of establishment, serving breakfast up to 11 a.m., homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. They also have a retail bakery with fresh apple pies and coffee cakes, etc. Chicken and dumplings have proven to be very popular. Soups are $2.25/$3.95, chicken and dumplings $5.95/$3.95, Greek... Read More
Jolly's Drive-In
North
Jolly's Drive-In
North
If you go to Jolly's Drive-In, you gotta have the root beer. Paired with a cheeseburger or chili burger, it's amazingly good. Jolly's has been around for 70 years, still... Read more
If you go to Jolly's Drive-In, you gotta have the root beer. Paired with a cheeseburger or chili burger, it's amazingly good. Jolly's has been around for 70 years, still keeping the old-fashioned drive-in spirit alive. You can order your hot dogs, burgers, popcorn and root beer and have it delivered right out to your car....... Read More
Frisch's Big Boy
North
Frisch's Big Boy
North
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
Frisch's Big Boy
South > Riverfront
Frisch's Big Boy
South > Riverfront
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
Waffle House
North
Waffle House
North
Since day one, each Waffle House® restaurant has provided guests with a unique and comfortable dining experience. At every restaurant, the bright "Yellow Sign... 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
Buffalo Bob's Family Restaurant
South > Southeast
Buffalo Bob's Family Restaurant
South > Southeast
Buffalo Bob's is a friendly spot to unwind and maybe watch the game on TV and have a drink. Steaks, burgers and wings are popular menu items (by the way, the menu and... Read more
Buffalo Bob's is a friendly spot to unwind and maybe watch the game on TV and have a drink. Steaks, burgers and wings are popular menu items (by the way, the menu and kid's menu are huge). Private party room.
Red Fox Grill
Downtown
Red Fox Grill
Downtown
Red Fox is known for large portions at affordable prices. At lunchtime, this place is bustling with downtown regulars waiting to get a taste of the soup, made fresh daily... Read more
Red Fox is known for large portions at affordable prices. At lunchtime, this place is bustling with downtown regulars waiting to get a taste of the soup, made fresh daily. Despite the large crowds, this restaurant has a laid-back vibe.
Raising Cane's
North
Raising Cane's
North
Quality chicken fingers served by a great crew with community values.
Quality chicken fingers served by a great crew with community values.
Milton's Donuts
North
Milton's Donuts
North
Donuts made fresh daily.
Donuts made fresh daily.
Knuk-N-Futz
South > Southwest
Knuk-N-Futz
South > Southwest
Knuk-N-Futz welcomes newcomers to this casual, quaint restaurant/bar. Be sure to try the schwings - wings with an attitude - or the homemade soups and chili. Wings are... Read more
Knuk-N-Futz welcomes newcomers to this casual, quaint restaurant/bar. Be sure to try the schwings - wings with an attitude - or the homemade soups and chili. Wings are priced 50 cents on Tuesday; boneless wings cost 55 cents on Wednesday. You'll hear a wide range of music from the Internet jukebox. And if you really want to... Read More
