American
Find Restaurants Serving American Food in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
From popular local delicacies 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, including barbecue, burgers, soul food and more.
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
Downtown
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
Downtown
An upscale option offering steaks, chops, seafood, sushi and classic sides in a vibrant art deco room.
An upscale option offering steaks, chops, seafood, sushi and classic sides in a vibrant art deco room.
Orchids at Palm Court
Downtown
Orchids at Palm Court
Downtown
Orchids at Palm Court is a AAA Five-Diamond fine dining restaurant located in the French Art Deco, National Historic Landmark Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Orchids... Read more
Orchids at Palm Court is a AAA Five-Diamond fine dining restaurant located in the French Art Deco, National Historic Landmark Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Orchids features a contemporary French-influenced American menu that is seasonally updated with local ingredients, including ingredients from the hotel's rooftop herb... Read More
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
North
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
North
Wood Fired Pizzas and Craft Beer are perfectly paired in this laid back, casual dining restaurant - with a warm and fresh design, accented by locally reclaimed barnwood,... Read more
Wood Fired Pizzas and Craft Beer are perfectly paired in this laid back, casual dining restaurant - with a warm and fresh design, accented by locally reclaimed barnwood, brick walls and a large landscaped patio. Brixx is a specialty pizza spot known for their wood fired creations of not only pizza, but also wings and appetizers... Read More
Moerlein Lager House
Downtown
Moerlein Lager House
Downtown
The history and heritage of Cincinnati’s storied brewing history comes alive at the Moerlein Lager House Restaurant and Brewery. Prominently situated in the dynamic new... Read more
The history and heritage of Cincinnati’s storied brewing history comes alive at the Moerlein Lager House Restaurant and Brewery. Prominently situated in the dynamic new Smale Riverfront Park, the Moerlein Lager House offers a guest experience unlike any other—a working microbrewery producing a full line of Moerlein craft brews... Read More
The Precinct
Uptown
The Precinct
Uptown
Jeff Ruby's Precinct is the first & original of the Ruby family, opened in 1981. It has been voted "THE BEST" by the people of Cincinnati for many years. Offering a... Read more
Jeff Ruby's Precinct is the first & original of the Ruby family, opened in 1981. It has been voted "THE BEST" by the people of Cincinnati for many years. Offering a main dining room, bar, patio & 3 private spaces for 10-90. Menu items include pan-roasted grouper, wood-grilled swordfish, great salads, appetizers like pan... Read More
Brothers Bar & Grill
South
Brothers Bar & Grill
South
Offering American bar comfort food as well as great specials daily.
Offering American bar comfort food as well as great specials daily.
dilly bistro bar and bottle shop
East
dilly bistro bar and bottle shop
East
A fixture in Mariemont for years, Dilly is the perfect spot to enjoy a cozy meal or try a sampling of wines. Their menu includes small plates like grilled asparagus and... Read more
A fixture in Mariemont for years, Dilly is the perfect spot to enjoy a cozy meal or try a sampling of wines. Their menu includes small plates like grilled asparagus and Maryland style crab cakes, while the dinner menu includes an array of gourmet salads, homestyle pork ribs, Chilean sea bass and vegetarian sandwiches. The wine... Read More
Dixie Chili and Deli
South > Riverfront
Dixie Chili and Deli
South > Riverfront
Just like the name suggests, this is not your average chili joint. If you're not in the mood for a Coney or 6-Way (chili, spaghetti, beans, onions all topped with fresh... Read more
Just like the name suggests, this is not your average chili joint. If you're not in the mood for a Coney or 6-Way (chili, spaghetti, beans, onions all topped with fresh chopped garlic and cheese), you can order something from the deli. Popular choices include the egg salad sandwich or the Greek salad. Remember to save room for... Read More
Pies & Pints
North
Pies & Pints
North
Pizzeria chain offering an array of craft beers, plus specialty pizzas, salads, and sandwiches.
Pizzeria chain offering an array of craft beers, plus specialty pizzas, salads, and sandwiches.
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.
The Double J Cafe
North
The Double J Cafe
North
Enjoy a great meal at a great price. Try menu items that include delcious BBQ, Sandwiches, and more!
Enjoy a great meal at a great price. Try menu items that include delcious BBQ, Sandwiches, and more!
Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club
South > Riverfront
Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club
South > Riverfront
Feed all five senses at the Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club. Watch the sun set over the Ohio River. Dock your boat at the marina. For the uninitiated, LBYC is a totally laid-... Read more
Feed all five senses at the Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club. Watch the sun set over the Ohio River. Dock your boat at the marina. For the uninitiated, LBYC is a totally laid-back outdoor bar on the Ohio River that serves beer in cans and only takes cash. It caters to both the moneyed and the mulleted. Each weeknight, it has a... Read... Read More
Manor House Restaurant
North
Manor House Restaurant
North
Located in Springdale on the campus of Maple Knoll Village, the Manor House Restaurants is open six days a week serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
Located in Springdale on the campus of Maple Knoll Village, the Manor House Restaurants is open six days a week serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
Incline Public House
West
Incline Public House
West
The dining room of this West Side restaurant features panoramic views of the Ohio River and Downtown Cincinnati. Weather permitting, the 1,400 square foot deck seats 60... Read more
The dining room of this West Side restaurant features panoramic views of the Ohio River and Downtown Cincinnati. Weather permitting, the 1,400 square foot deck seats 60 people. The kitchen utilizes both the in-house smoker and brick oven with a focus on gourmet sandwiches, pizzas and salads. The bar includes craft beer... Read... Read More
The View at Shires' Garden
Downtown
The View at Shires' Garden
Downtown
Standing high above the city on the 10th floor of the City Club Apartments, at 309 Vine Street; resurrected from the history that has stood here before our time, The View... Read more
Standing high above the city on the 10th floor of the City Club Apartments, at 309 Vine Street; resurrected from the history that has stood here before our time, The View at Shires’ Garden is inspired by the first amusement resort in this part of the country, Shires’ Garden. This beautiful restaurant and amazing outdoor patio... Read More
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
Bake's Place
Downtown
Bake's Place
Downtown
Sandwiches, soups and salads are key to a quick yet nutritional lunch or dinner. If you're downtown, head to Bake's Place for hot or cold sandwiches, salads, homemade... Read more
Sandwiches, soups and salads are key to a quick yet nutritional lunch or dinner. If you're downtown, head to Bake's Place for hot or cold sandwiches, salads, homemade soups and breakfast items like bagels, pastries and croissants. Call ahead to save time.
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen
East
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen
East
Newly opened and revived from the creators of BrewRiver Gastropub, BrewRiver Creole Kitchen is taking the heart of creole cooking and bringing it to the Queen City!... Read more
Newly opened and revived from the creators of BrewRiver Gastropub, BrewRiver Creole Kitchen is taking the heart of creole cooking and bringing it to the Queen City! BrewRiver is your destination for New Orleans-inspired cuisine, assorted ilbations, and live music!
Bonefish Grill
South > Southwest
Bonefish Grill
South > Southwest
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Basil's On Market
North
Basil's On Market
North
Upscale bistro with affordable American fare.
Upscale bistro with affordable American fare.
Maplewood Kitchen & Bar
Downtown
Maplewood Kitchen & Bar
Downtown
Spacious cafe for Californian cuisine for breakfast through dinner amid wooden tables and greenery.
Spacious cafe for Californian cuisine for breakfast through dinner amid wooden tables and greenery.
Sorrento's Restaurant & Lounge
North
Sorrento's Restaurant & Lounge
North
One of the few piano bars in Cincinnati, Sorrento's offers live entertainment seven nights a week. For over 46 years this has been the place to enjoy great food and... Read more
One of the few piano bars in Cincinnati, Sorrento's offers live entertainment seven nights a week. For over 46 years this has been the place to enjoy great food and live music. There is room for you and a dozen of your closest friends to sing along at the grand piano! This is also the perfect place for private parties in their... Read More
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
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.
Wahlburgers
Downtown
Wahlburgers
Downtown
A better burger concept from Executive Chef Paul Wahlburg and brothers Mark & Donnie Wahlburg.
A better burger concept from Executive Chef Paul Wahlburg and brothers Mark & Donnie Wahlburg.
Bru Burger Bar
Downtown
Bru Burger Bar
Downtown
A chic spot for burgers and other bites paired with a lengthy beer list.
Enjoy a sirloin, chuck, or brisket burger conveniently located near Fountain Square.
Mad Mike's Burgers and Fries
North
Mad Mike's Burgers and Fries
North
Mad Mike's serves the same menu of burgers, chicken, fries and the like as the other three restaurants (two are in Florence; one is in Newport). Popular options include... Read more
Mad Mike's serves the same menu of burgers, chicken, fries and the like as the other three restaurants (two are in Florence; one is in Newport). Popular options include the Hawaii Five-0 burger, with caramelized pineapple, beer battered onion strings, BBQ, American cheese and bacon.
Pies & Pints
Downtown
Pies & Pints
Downtown
Pizzeria chain offering an array of craft beers, plus specialty pizzas, salads, and sandwiches.
Pizzeria chain offering an array of craft beers, plus specialty pizzas, salads, and sandwiches.
Goose & Elder
Downtown
Goose & Elder
Downtown
Located in historic Findlay Market, Goose and Elder is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat or to spend an evening catching up with old friends. As Jose Salazar’s... Read more
Located in historic Findlay Market, Goose and Elder is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat or to spend an evening catching up with old friends. As Jose Salazar’s third restaurant Goose and Elder aims to be a casual spot that keeps sustainability, local sourcing and community in mind. Try dishes like Chicken Schnitzel,...... Read More
Takeaway Deli and Grocery
Downtown
Takeaway Deli and Grocery
Downtown
Local grocery store offering deli sandwiches.
Local grocery store offering deli sandwiches.
Logan's Roadhouse
North
Logan's Roadhouse
North
Peanut shells litter the floor of this restaurant -its ok, they're supposed to. At Logan's, you are encouraged to break open your nuts and throw the shells... Read more
Peanut shells litter the floor of this restaurant -its ok, they're supposed to. At Logan's, you are encouraged to break open your nuts and throw the shells anywhere, as long as you don't hit anyone in the eye. The atmosphere is fun and high-energy, topped off by a free jukebox playing your song ... only there may be a bit of a... Read More
Caffe Barista & Deli
Downtown
Caffe Barista & Deli
Downtown
Enjoy daily lunch specials on sandwiches, pizza and other American classics. Grab grocery items such as specialty meats, dairy products, beer & wine, and even fresh... Read more
Enjoy daily lunch specials on sandwiches, pizza and other American classics. Grab grocery items such as specialty meats, dairy products, beer & wine, and even fresh vegetables.
Sleepy Bee Cafe
Downtown
Sleepy Bee Cafe
Downtown
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!
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!
Smoke Justis
South > Riverfront
Smoke Justis
South > Riverfront
New Sports Bar in the Roebling Point District of Covington, Kentucky featuring smoked meats, whiskey, craft beer, live music and arcade games.
New Sports Bar in the Roebling Point District of Covington, Kentucky featuring smoked meats, whiskey, craft beer, live music and arcade games.
Trinity Irish Pub
North
Trinity Irish Pub
North
Irish/American pub has over 20 beers on tap, and food from casual pub grub to upscale entrees. Entrees include Guinness-batter-dipped fish and chips, specialty burgers,... Read more
Irish/American pub has over 20 beers on tap, and food from casual pub grub to upscale entrees. Entrees include Guinness-batter-dipped fish and chips, specialty burgers, corned beef and cabbage. Steaks come from an open wood grill, and the flatbreads from a wood-burning brick oven. Enjy live music Wednesday-Saturday, and Trivia... Read More
