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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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
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
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.
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
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
Burgers & Crafts
South
Burgers & Crafts
South
Craft burgers made with exceptional quality beef and served with artisan cheeses. Pair it with a craft beer or choose a premium whiskey.
Craft burgers made with exceptional quality beef and served with artisan cheeses. Pair it with a craft beer or choose a premium whiskey.
Silver Spring House
North
Silver Spring House
North
This informal, long-running American eatery and bar features over 40 TVs and outdoor seating.
This informal, long-running American eatery and bar features over 40 TVs and outdoor seating.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
East
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
East
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.
Ertel Cellars Winery
West
Ertel Cellars Winery
West
Located on 200 acres of fertile soil of the Indiana rolling hills, Ertel Cellars Winery has maintained its own vineyard since 1999. After several years of selling the... Read more
Located on 200 acres of fertile soil of the Indiana rolling hills, Ertel Cellars Winery has maintained its own vineyard since 1999. After several years of selling the grapes to local wineries the Ertel family decided to open their own winery and restaurant in 2006. Nestled in the lush Indiana countryside, the winery produces... Read More
N.Y.P.D. Pizza
West
N.Y.P.D. Pizza
West
Check out this Cheviot treasure if you're in the area. Quick, friendly and delicious, NYPD pizza offers great pizza at great prices! It also offers a selection of hoagies... Read more
Check out this Cheviot treasure if you're in the area. Quick, friendly and delicious, NYPD pizza offers great pizza at great prices! It also offers a selection of hoagies, subs, wings and spaghetti. Visit the Web site to get coupons for even better deals.
Hops House 99
South
Hops House 99
South
Bar featuring a selection of 99 beers, local and regional, and 31 HDTVs. Located at Hollywood Casino
Bar featuring a selection of 99 beers, local and regional, and 31 HDTVs. Located at Hollywood Casino
Mck's Chicks
South
Mck's Chicks
South
McK's Chicks is a family-friendly restaurant bringing high-quality BBQ to the downtown Kentucky community. We use the best ingredients and provide a great atmosphere -... Read more
McK's Chicks is a family-friendly restaurant bringing high-quality BBQ to the downtown Kentucky community. We use the best ingredients and provide a great atmosphere - perfect for everyone who likes good flavors and smoked meats.
Chicago Gyros and Dogs
Downtown
Chicago Gyros and Dogs
Downtown
No-frills counter-serve joint grilling loaded hot dogs, burgers, gyros, and other Greek fare.
No-frills counter-serve joint grilling loaded hot dogs, burgers, gyros, and other Greek fare.
Bay Horse Cafe and Roadhouse
Downtown
Bay Horse Cafe and Roadhouse
Downtown
The Bay Horse Cafe is a bar, cafe, and hotel located near the Aronoff Center in Downtown Cincinnati. Experience the turn of the 20th century in downtown Cincinnati with... Read more
The Bay Horse Cafe is a bar, cafe, and hotel located near the Aronoff Center in Downtown Cincinnati. Experience the turn of the 20th century in downtown Cincinnati with specialty cocktails, beers on draft, and an interesting history.
Mad Mike's Burgers and Fries
South > Riverfront
Mad Mike's Burgers and Fries
South > Riverfront
Locally-owned restaurant that's as good as the big guys. The fries are good, too. They serve two juicy 4-ounce patties with a wide variety of toppings, like the "Shroomin... Read more
Locally-owned restaurant that's as good as the big guys. The fries are good, too. They serve two juicy 4-ounce patties with a wide variety of toppings, like the "Shroomin" for $4.99, $5.99 or $7.99 if you go overboard with the Goliath.
Frisch's Big Boy
East
Frisch's Big Boy
East
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
The Prohibition Bourbon Bar at Newberry Bros.
South
The Prohibition Bourbon Bar at Newberry Bros.
South
Locally owned and operated by Peter & Kim Newberry, Newberry Bros, this neighborhood cafe offers more than 1500 bourbons and whiskeys, and counting. Full bar. Wine.... Read more
Locally owned and operated by Peter & Kim Newberry, Newberry Bros, this neighborhood cafe offers more than 1500 bourbons and whiskeys, and counting. Full bar. Wine. Beer. Coffee & espresso. Dog friendly patio. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Just Q'in
Uptown
Just Q'in
Uptown
Enjoy pulled pork, chicken and beef brisket with homemade sides like mac & cheese, cole slaw and smoked baked beans at this barbecue restaurant that started out as a... Read more
Enjoy pulled pork, chicken and beef brisket with homemade sides like mac & cheese, cole slaw and smoked baked beans at this barbecue restaurant that started out as a food truck. Or chow down on St. Louis-style ribs and sweet jalapeno cornbread.
Guthrie's Chicken Fingers
South > Southwest
Guthrie's Chicken Fingers
South > Southwest
Long-running chain serving fried chicken fingers, salads, and Southern-style sweet tea.
Long-running chain serving fried chicken fingers, salads, and Southern-style sweet tea.
Symphony Hotel Restaurant & Jazz Bar
Downtown
Symphony Hotel Restaurant & Jazz Bar
Downtown
The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant features contemporary, seasonal New-American cuisine in a setting that combines stunning Italianate architecture with elegant historical... Read more
Make reservations for this fine dining restaurant, bar with live jazz, and boutique hotel across from Cincinnati's Music Hall. The elegant ambiance makes you feel like a special guest. Executive Chef Mirko Ravlic creates gorgeous dinners of New-American cuisine. The menu changes seasonally.
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
Anchor Grill
South > Riverfront
Anchor Grill
South > Riverfront
Unassuming American diner serving familiar chow 24/7 in throwback digs with wood-paneled walls.
Unassuming American diner serving familiar chow 24/7 in throwback digs with wood-paneled walls.
Buffalo Wild Wings
West
Buffalo Wild Wings
West
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,... 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
Salem Gardens
East
Salem Gardens
East
A legendary neighborhood bar and grille in Anderson Township, Salem Gardens is known for its burgers and award-winning wings. It's referred to as 'the friendly corner' by... Read more
A legendary neighborhood bar and grille in Anderson Township, Salem Gardens is known for its burgers and award-winning wings. It's referred to as 'the friendly corner' by the regulars, who gather here for an after-work drink or a baseball game. They even have their own recipe for Cincinnati chili and cheese coneys. For beer...... Read More
Maury's Tiny Cove Steak House
West
Maury's Tiny Cove Steak House
West
Maury's is a venerable old-school steakhouse operating since 1949 in the heart of Cheviot. Vintage decor and red vinyl booths are intact, as are the friendly servers and... Read more
Maury's is a venerable old-school steakhouse operating since 1949 in the heart of Cheviot. Vintage decor and red vinyl booths are intact, as are the friendly servers and the reasonable prices for a quality meal.
Hop Scotch
Uptown
Hop Scotch
Uptown
With more than 100 whiskeys, 60 beers on draft and more than 200 beers in bottles. The new bar's signature cocktail is the boilermaker, which is a shot of whiskey served... Read more
With more than 100 whiskeys, 60 beers on draft and more than 200 beers in bottles. The new bar's signature cocktail is the boilermaker, which is a shot of whiskey served with a beer chaser. The location also offers gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches on its menu.
Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant
Downtown
Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant
Downtown
Eclectic American dishes, plus an annual oyster festival & crab carnival, in a historic setting.
Eclectic American dishes, plus an annual oyster festival & crab carnival, in a historic setting.
Rich's Proper Food & Drink
South
Rich's Proper Food & Drink
South
A Creole-influenced restaurant featuring approachable cocktails.
A Creole-influenced restaurant featuring approachable cocktails.
The Brew House
Uptown
The Brew House
Uptown
Laid-back tavern serving pub fare such as burgers and meatloaf, as well as craft brews and cocktails.
Laid-back tavern serving pub fare such as burgers and meatloaf, as well as craft brews and cocktails.
The Presidents Room
Downtown
The Presidents Room
Downtown
Modern American dining with lasting Italian and German influences.
Modern American dining with lasting Italian and German influences.
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.
The Blind Pig
Downtown
The Blind Pig
Downtown
The Blind Pig is our updated, modern idea of what a speakeasy is nowadays. A place you can grab some fantastic food, drink updated versions of the quirky drinks that were... Read more
The Blind Pig is our updated, modern idea of what a speakeasy is nowadays. A place you can grab some fantastic food, drink updated versions of the quirky drinks that were invented during that time and catch all your favorite teams on the tv. A huge patio awaits you with a great view of the riverfront, stadiums, National... Read... Read More
Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant
North
Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant
North
Watch the sunset from the winery gazebo, patio, or solarium dining room and you will see why Vinoklet is a unique dining experience. Join us for one of our many events -... Read more
Watch the sunset from the winery gazebo, patio, or solarium dining room and you will see why Vinoklet is a unique dining experience. Join us for one of our many events - there's something for everyone! Enjoy an all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs buffet on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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
Tin Roof
Downtown
Tin Roof
Downtown
Tin Roof has been bringing live music and good times to captive audiences all over the country for over 12 years. With acclaimed Executive Chef Will Zuchman crafting a one... Read more
Tin Roof has been bringing live music and good times to captive audiences all over the country for over 12 years. With acclaimed Executive Chef Will Zuchman crafting a one of a kind inspired and eclectic menu, music is not all you’ll find at The Roof. So come on in and grab a bite or two. Stick around a while for our infamous... Read More
Knotty Pine On The Bayou
South > Southeast
Knotty Pine On The Bayou
South > Southeast
Settled in where Cline's on the River once stood, the new Knotty Pine is the place for Cajun. Enjoy crawfish, frog legs, seafood etouffee, piquant gumbo, seafood and a... Read more
Settled in where Cline's on the River once stood, the new Knotty Pine is the place for Cajun. Enjoy crawfish, frog legs, seafood etouffee, piquant gumbo, seafood and a wide variety of beef selections.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
West
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
West
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.
