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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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.
Bellevue Bistro
South > Riverfront
Bellevue Bistro
South > Riverfront
Bellevue Bistro is a cozy spot in the Fairfield Avenue strip. Soothing tan walls, a fireplace and kitschy memorabilia on the walls add to the bistro's charm. Weekend... Read more
Bellevue Bistro is a cozy spot in the Fairfield Avenue strip. Soothing tan walls, a fireplace and kitschy memorabilia on the walls add to the bistro's charm. Weekend breakfast/brunch specials, priced at only $8.25 feature Belgian waffles, Kentucky hot brown benedict and a variety of breakfast sautes.
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.
Olde Village Taverne
North
Olde Village Taverne
North
Village Tavern certainly has that "Cheer's" atmosphere. Not only does everyone know your name, but some of the regulars have their drinks waiting for them as soon as they... Read more
Village Tavern certainly has that "Cheer's" atmosphere. Not only does everyone know your name, but some of the regulars have their drinks waiting for them as soon as they pull up. Of course, this is in the evening. By the after-hours, the bar is crawling with tons of people looking for a good time. If you're searching for...... Read More
Pho Lang Thang
Downtown
Pho Lang Thang
Downtown
Upbeat Vietnamese joint near Findlay Market for bowls of pho and banh mi sandwiches.
Upbeat Vietnamese joint near Findlay Market for bowls of pho and banh mi sandwiches.
Bistro On Elm
Downtown
Bistro On Elm
Downtown
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the Millennium Hotel's restaurant, which features a wide variety of flavorful cuisine. Cocktails are available in the bar and lounge.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the Millennium Hotel's restaurant, which features a wide variety of flavorful cuisine. Cocktails are available in the bar and lounge.
Joella's Hot Chicken
South > Southwest
Joella's Hot Chicken
South > Southwest
All-natural chicken that is brined overnight, fried golden brown, and sauced in your choice of unique spice blends.
All-natural chicken that is brined overnight, fried golden brown, and sauced in your choice of unique spice blends.
Anderson Pub & Grill
East
Anderson Pub & Grill
East
A spacious pub serving beer, wine & casual American eats in a colorful setting with an outdoor patio.
A spacious pub serving beer, wine & casual American eats in a colorful setting with an outdoor patio.
StoneBrook Winery
South > Southeast
StoneBrook Winery
South > Southeast
Pair a barbecue dinner with a fine glass of locally grown wine at StoneBrook Winery in Camp Springs. The 100-acre farm has belonged to the Walters family since 1870. Fifth... Read more
Pair a barbecue dinner with a fine glass of locally grown wine at StoneBrook Winery in Camp Springs. The 100-acre farm has belonged to the Walters family since 1870. Fifth-generation owners Bonnie and Dennis Walters began the winery in 2004. They cultivate six acres of red and white grapes to make StoneBrook's signature Vidal... Read More
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.
Locoba by Platform
Downtown
Locoba by Platform
Downtown
Platform Beer Co Tasting Room location in the Over-The-Rhine District of Cincinnati. Specializing in coffee, beer and cocktails. Food served all day.
Platform Beer Co Tasting Room location in the Over-The-Rhine District of Cincinnati. Specializing in coffee, beer and cocktails. Food served all day.
Cock & Bull Public House
Uptown
Cock & Bull Public House
Uptown
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.
Pies & Pints
North
Pies & Pints
North
Pizzeria chain offering an array of craft beers, plus specialty pizzas, salads & sandwiches.
Pizzeria chain offering an array of craft beers, plus specialty pizzas, salads & sandwiches.
Mikey's Late Night Slice
Downtown
Mikey's Late Night Slice
Downtown
Columbus based pizza place makes it way to Cincinnati! Mikey's Late Night Slice is a customizable pizza joint with foldable slices and toppings galore all baked inside... Read more
Columbus based pizza place makes it way to Cincinnati! Mikey's Late Night Slice is a customizable pizza joint with foldable slices and toppings galore all baked inside their very own pizza oven! Sauce is boss at Mikey's with their ery own sauce and pepper bar with a vast array of extras to add to your slice. Mikey's has a funky... Read More
Brown Dog Cafe
North
Brown Dog Cafe
North
Relaxed fine-dining destination with an eclectic American menu featuring wild game and martinis.
Relaxed fine-dining destination with an eclectic American menu featuring wild game and martinis.
Redmoor
East
Redmoor
East
The Redmoor is both music venue and event facility. The venue comes equipped with a stage for live performances and a respected chef for private dinners, weddings,... Read more
The Redmoor is both music venue and event facility. The venue comes equipped with a stage for live performances and a respected chef for private dinners, weddings, fundraisers, benefits, receptions or corporate events, all in a unique Art Deco setting.
SmoQ
North
SmoQ
North
Restaurant takes the concept of Southern slow-smoked barbecue and extends it to a large menu, including many unusual smoked items. In addition to hickory smoked pork and... Read more
Restaurant takes the concept of Southern slow-smoked barbecue and extends it to a large menu, including many unusual smoked items. In addition to hickory smoked pork and brisket, baby back and St. Louis ribs, they serve fried green tomatoes, chicken and dumplings, chicken and waffles, fried okra, corn chowder with lime-ancho... Read More
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
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
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
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
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.
Kirby's
East
Kirby's
East
Kirby's Tavern opened in 2012 in Loveland, Ohio. Since then, Kirby and his friendly, experienced crew have been serving quality homemade interpretations of classic dishes... Read more
Kirby's Tavern opened in 2012 in Loveland, Ohio. Since then, Kirby and his friendly, experienced crew have been serving quality homemade interpretations of classic dishes and favorites from both the eastern and southern shores. After a fun day on the Bike Trail, come on in for a cold beer and a savory dish.
Berd's Grill & Bar
North
Berd's Grill & Bar
North
Local family friendly sports bar focused on fresh, high-quality bar food and beverages.
Local family friendly sports bar focused on fresh, high-quality bar food and beverages.
Basil's On Market
North
Basil's On Market
North
Upscale bistro with affordable American fare.
Upscale bistro with affordable American fare.
Kitchen 1883
East
Kitchen 1883
East
A restaurant from the Kroger company offering a seasonal menu of new American comfort food serving brunch, lunch, and dinner.
A restaurant from the Kroger company offering a seasonal menu of new American comfort food serving brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Bucketheads
West
Bucketheads
West
Neighborhood sports bar. Check out their Facebook page for deals for FC match days!
Neighborhood sports bar. Check out their Facebook page for deals for FC match days!
Indian Mound Cafe
North
Indian Mound Cafe
North
Relax or catch the game on one of the many TVs at this classic wood-paneled neighborhood sports bar and grill. Lots of basic pub fare plus specials every day - like fish... Read more
Relax or catch the game on one of the many TVs at this classic wood-paneled neighborhood sports bar and grill. Lots of basic pub fare plus specials every day - like fish and cheeseburger plates - will fill the tum. There are soups, wings, chicken fingers, and chili too.
Heaven's Roast
East
Heaven's Roast
East
Get a little slice of heaven at this Loveland coffee shop. They roast their beans onsite and serve them by the pound. Of course, you can stop in for just one cup (or two... Read more
Get a little slice of heaven at this Loveland coffee shop. They roast their beans onsite and serve them by the pound. Of course, you can stop in for just one cup (or two), and pair it with a muffin, cookie or pastry. Besides roasting coffee, Heaven's Roast stays busy with open mic nights, trivia nights, coffee tastings and...... Read More
Smokin' This and That BBQ
South
Smokin' This and That BBQ
South
Unassuming outfit with a large, patriotically decorated dining room & classic BBQ like ribs & wings.
Unassuming outfit with a large, patriotically decorated dining room & classic BBQ like ribs & wings.
Dee Felice Cafe
South > Riverfront
Dee Felice Cafe
South > Riverfront
Dee Felice Cafe might be located in Covington's MainStrasse Village, but inside the doors, you're transported down to the Big Easy. The interior is designed with historic... Read more
Dee Felice Cafe might be located in Covington's MainStrasse Village, but inside the doors, you're transported down to the Big Easy. The interior is designed with historic New Orleans in mind, complete with live jazz and swing music Tuesday through Sunday. During the week, Dee Felice offers an extensive selection of wine,...... Read More
Tano Bistro-Loveland
East
Tano Bistro-Loveland
East
Tano Bistro is a newly renovated contemporary bistro, highlighting fresh ingredients with a menu that changes with the seasons. Gaetano Williams is the chef and owner. He... Read more
Tano Bistro is a newly renovated contemporary bistro, highlighting fresh ingredients with a menu that changes with the seasons. Gaetano Williams is the chef and owner. He was most recently executive chef at McCormick and Schmick's, Downtown, and he has a long history in the restaurant business; he says this is his 31st... Read... Read More
Blinkers Tavern
South > Riverfront
Blinkers Tavern
South > Riverfront
Cozy choice for steaks, seafood, burgers, and pasta with a happy hour scene and two outdoor patios.
Cozy choice for steaks, seafood, burgers, and pasta with a happy hour scene and two outdoor patios.
Arthur's Cafe
East
Arthur's Cafe
East
Neighborhood bar and grill serving pub food.
Neighborhood bar and grill serving pub food.
Gabby's Cafe
North
Gabby's Cafe
North
Homey fixture offering pizza and other Italian standards, burgers, and other American fare, plus a full bar.
Homey fixture offering pizza and other Italian standards, burgers, and other American fare, plus a full bar.
The Works Restaurant
East
The Works Restaurant
East
Nothing can top a brick oven pizza, especially brick oven pizza in an old firehouse with a constantly rotating selection of microbrews. Because the oven is at such a high... Read more
Nothing can top a brick oven pizza, especially brick oven pizza in an old firehouse with a constantly rotating selection of microbrews. Because the oven is at such a high heat, pizzas at The Works cook faster to get a scrumptious crispy-but-not-burnt crust. Try the house pizza, The Works, which has pepperoni, ham, sausage,...... Read More
Stone's Restaurant
West
Stone's Restaurant
West
Family owned and operated neighborhood restaurant since 1962.
Family owned and operated neighborhood restaurant since 1962.
Game On
North
Game On
North
Watching sports in a bar is nice and all, but having a bit more to munch on than pretzels and chips is even better. They've got a full menu of wraps, quesadillas,... Read more
Watching sports in a bar is nice and all, but having a bit more to munch on than pretzels and chips is even better. They've got a full menu of wraps, quesadillas, salads, sandwiches and appetizers, like the teriyaki hoagie, pulled pork on a Kaiser roll and bacon cheeseburger. For sports bar fans, you really can't go wrong with... Read More
Ruth's Parkside Cafe
Uptown
Ruth's Parkside Cafe
Uptown
Located in the American Can Building, Ruth's is dedicated to providing great dining and an eclectic atmosphere to the Northside community.
Located in the American Can Building, Ruth's is dedicated to providing great dining and an eclectic atmosphere to the Northside community.
Rasheedah's Cafe
North
Rasheedah's Cafe
North
Serving home-cooked meals and halal meats in the Queen City since ‘93. Visit for a meal and feel like family.
Serving home-cooked meals and halal meats in the Queen City since ‘93. Visit for a meal and feel like family.
Karrikin Spirits & Co.
East
Karrikin Spirits & Co.
East
Brand new craft distillery, brewery and restaurant in Fairfax. Come and grab a craft cocktail made with their very own spirits or a well brewed beer with a delcious entree... Read more
Brand new craft distillery, brewery and restaurant in Fairfax. Come and grab a craft cocktail made with their very own spirits or a well brewed beer with a delcious entree. Menu options includes Raw Wild Oysters, ilk-braised meatballs and a grilled chuck roast. Everything under one roof is made with care and from scratch. The... Read More
Pickles & Bones Barbecue
East
Pickles & Bones Barbecue
East
Barbecue joint serving wood-smoked meat and sides made from scratch.
Barbecue joint serving wood-smoked meat and sides made from scratch.
Urban Grill on Main
North
Urban Grill on Main
North
Handcrafted Sandwiches, craft beverages, casual atmosphere and a coffee bar in the Farmhouse Room.
Handcrafted Sandwiches, craft beverages, casual atmosphere and a coffee bar in the Farmhouse Room.
Parlor on Seventh
South
Parlor on Seventh
South
Parlor on Seventh is doing their own take on German and Southern insired dishes in Covington Kentucky.
Parlor on Seventh is doing their own take on German and Southern insired dishes in Covington Kentucky.
Hebron Brew Haus
South > Southwest
Hebron Brew Haus
South > Southwest
If it's a pizza and beer kind of night, head to Hebron Brew Haus. They've got multiple TVs and pool tables to keep you entertained, plus music on Saturdays,karaoke on... Read more
If it's a pizza and beer kind of night, head to Hebron Brew Haus. They've got multiple TVs and pool tables to keep you entertained, plus music on Saturdays,karaoke on Thursdays and a DJ or karaoke on Fridays.
Le's Pho and Sandwiches
Downtown
Le's Pho and Sandwiches
Downtown
Storied, chill counter-serve outfit serving pho & other Vietnamese bites in cozy environs.
Storied, chill counter-serve outfit serving pho & other Vietnamese bites in cozy environs.
