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
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
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.
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
Traci's Sports Lounge and Grill
East
Traci's Sports Lounge and Grill
East
Traci's offers a mix of fun, food, and sports. Chow down on wings, burgers, steak hoagies, and other bar appetizers.
Traci's offers a mix of fun, food, and sports. Chow down on wings, burgers, steak hoagies, and other bar appetizers.
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.
Buffalo Wings & Rings
North
Buffalo Wings & Rings
North
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.
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
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.
J.D.'s
Uptown
J.D.'s
Uptown
If you like to jam out and listen to people belt it out J.D.'s is the place for you. There's always music cranking out of the jukebox and every Friday people showcase... Read more
If you like to jam out and listen to people belt it out J.D.'s is the place for you. There's always music cranking out of the jukebox and every Friday people showcase their talents for karaoke. The specialty for this restaurant is the double-decker J.D. burger.
Cracker Barrel
East
Cracker Barrel
East
Is Cracker Barrel a country-themed general store and gift shop, or is it a roadhouse with down-home good cookin'? Yes. It's both and a welcome site to travelers and local... Read more
Is Cracker Barrel a country-themed general store and gift shop, or is it a roadhouse with down-home good cookin'? Yes. It's both and a welcome site to travelers and local diners alike. If your favorite location is crowded, just sit and rock on the front porch while you wait, or browse through the wide array of gift items and... Read More
Rock Bottom Brewery
Downtown
Rock Bottom Brewery
Downtown
Brewpub chain offering house beers and upscale pub food and American fare.
Brewpub chain offering house beers and upscale pub food and American fare.
The Rook OTR
Downtown
The Rook OTR
Downtown
The Rook, Cincinnati's first Board Game Parlor features nearly 1,000 board games along with a full service bar and restaurant serving game night classics.
The Rook, Cincinnati's first Board Game Parlor features nearly 1,000 board games along with a full service bar and restaurant serving game night classics.
Mt. Adams Bar and Grill
Downtown
Mt. Adams Bar and Grill
Downtown
Landmark turning out burgers and other bar fare in a comfy setting with a warm, vintage feel.
Landmark turning out burgers and other bar fare in a comfy setting with a warm, vintage feel.
Cock & Bull Public House
Downtown
Cock & Bull Public House
Downtown
English style public house/pub. Over 60+ beers on tap, plus full menu and full bar.
English style public house/pub. Over 60+ beers on tap, plus full menu and full bar.
Flipdaddy's Burgers & Beer
North
Flipdaddy's Burgers & Beer
North
Gourmet burgers with global toppings and 60+ beers served on a patio and in a modern dining room.
Gourmet burgers with global toppings and 60+ beers served on a patio and in a modern dining room.
Tom + Chee
North
Tom + Chee
North
Grilled CHEEse & TOMato soup for the kid at heart, mixing classic comfort food with varied ingredients, healthy alternatives, and exciting combinations.
Grilled CHEEse & TOMato soup for the kid at heart, mixing classic comfort food with varied ingredients, healthy alternatives, and exciting combinations.
Brick Street
North
Brick Street
North
Hangout for live music, karaoke, and sports on TV with bar food, drink specials, and an outdoor patio.
Hangout for live music, karaoke, and sports on TV with bar food, drink specials, and an outdoor patio.
Nation Kitchen and Bar
Downtown
Nation Kitchen and Bar
Downtown
Rustic-chic place with a large beer menu, craft cocktails, gourmet burgers, and creative potato sides.
Rustic-chic place with a large beer menu, craft cocktails, gourmet burgers, and creative potato sides.
Keystone Bar & Grill
South
Keystone Bar & Grill
South
Casual chain offering standard bar eats & a mac 'n' cheese menu, plus many craft beers & bourbons.
Casual chain offering standard bar eats & a mac 'n' cheese menu, plus many craft beers & bourbons.
Kitty's Sports Grill
Downtown
Kitty's Sports Grill
Downtown
Family-owned sports grill with fresh, quality pub food and walls decorated with sports memorabilia.
Family-owned sports grill with fresh, quality pub food and walls decorated with sports memorabilia.
Chandler's Burger Bistro
West
Chandler's Burger Bistro
West
Relaxed, roomy, neighborhood pub with generous burgers and local craft beers, plus TVs showing sports.
Relaxed, roomy, neighborhood pub with generous burgers and local craft beers, plus TVs showing sports.
Django Western Taco
North
Django Western Taco
North
Unpretentious eatery offering refined, Tex-Mex dishes, inventive cocktails, and live music.
Unpretentious eatery offering refined, Tex-Mex dishes, inventive cocktails, and live music.
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
Morton's The Steakhouse
Downtown
Morton's The Steakhouse
Downtown
Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood, and other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood, and other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
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.
Divine Waffles and Weck
South
Divine Waffles and Weck
South
Diner serving breakfast, lunch, and sweet wonders.
Diner serving breakfast, lunch, and sweet wonders.
Grandview Tavern
South > Southwest
Grandview Tavern
South > Southwest
Ritzy fixture supplying seafood and steak meals, plus fireside seating, a spacious patio, and live music.
Ritzy fixture supplying seafood and steak meals, plus fireside seating, a spacious patio, and live music.
Buffalo Wings & Rings
North
Buffalo Wings & Rings
North
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.
Flipdaddy's Burgers & Beer
South > Southwest
Flipdaddy's Burgers & Beer
South > Southwest
Gourmet burgers with global toppings and 60+ beers served on a patio and in a modern dining room.
Gourmet burgers with global toppings and 60+ beers served on a patio and in a modern dining room.
Longneck's Sports Grill
South > Southeast
Longneck's Sports Grill
South > Southeast
As its name implies, Longnecks Sports Grill offers a long list of longneck beers, as well as other drafts and imports. This sports bar isn't all about the beer, though -... Read more
As its name implies, Longnecks Sports Grill offers a long list of longneck beers, as well as other drafts and imports. This sports bar isn't all about the beer, though - there's the full menu, complete with wings and their pot roast sandwich. Thanks to the impressive amount of mounted TVs, it's one of the best places to catch a... Read More
Northstar Cafe
North
Northstar Cafe
North
This Columbus-based restaurant serves imaginative New American cuisine with an emphasis on organic ingredients.
This Columbus-based restaurant serves imaginative New American cuisine with an emphasis on organic ingredients.
Mokka and the Sunset Bar and Grill
South > Riverfront
Mokka and the Sunset Bar and Grill
South > Riverfront
Casual breakfast-through-dinner spot for grilled cheese and other specialties, plus late-night drinks.
Casual breakfast-through-dinner spot for grilled cheese and other specialties, plus late-night drinks.
Bobby's Burger Palace
Downtown
Bobby's Burger Palace
Downtown
Casual burger stop by Bobby Flay. There is an assortment of burgers inspired by Bobby's extensive travels throughout America and his love of the grill in a casual and... Read more
Casual burger stop by Bobby Flay. There is an assortment of burgers inspired by Bobby's extensive travels throughout America and his love of the grill in a casual and convenient setting. Located at JACK Cincinnati Casino
Taft's Ale House
Downtown
Taft's Ale House
Downtown
Artisanal beers, steaks, and salads served in a classic brewpub named after Cincinnati’s favorite son.
Artisanal beers, steaks, and salads served in a classic brewpub named after Cincinnati’s favorite son.
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!
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
North
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
North
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.
