Contemporary
Find Restaurants Serving Contemporary Cuisine 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 contemporary dishes with fresh and creative new twists for the taste buds.
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Cinque Ristorante
North
Cinque Ristorante
North
Italian restaurant serving housemade pastas, wine, and cocktails in a chic, contemporary setting.
Italian restaurant serving housemade pastas, wine, and cocktails in a chic, contemporary setting.
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.
Gaslight Bar & Grill
Uptown
Gaslight Bar & Grill
Uptown
Gaslight Bar & Grill is more than just a restaurant and bar: It’s a piece of Clifton history. For 60 years the building housed The Clifton Branch Library that was a... Read more
Gaslight Bar & Grill is more than just a restaurant and bar: It’s a piece of Clifton history. For 60 years the building housed The Clifton Branch Library that was a fixture on Ludlow Avenue. The Clifton Bar & Grill still maintains this special atmosphere with an eclectic mix of people coming together to relax, hang out... Read More
Bonefish Grill
Uptown
Bonefish Grill
Uptown
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Banana Leaf Modern Thai
North
Banana Leaf Modern Thai
North
Contemporary spot with a scenic patio, beer & wine, and innovative stir-fry, noodle, and rice dishes.
Contemporary spot with a scenic patio, beer & wine, and innovative stir-fry, noodle, and rice dishes.
Napa Kitchen + Bar
North
Napa Kitchen + Bar
North
Napa Kitchen + Bar is the home of a fresh menu with plates that are perfect for sharing or pairing with one of their many availible wines. Enjoy Sunday brunch every week... Read more
Napa Kitchen + Bar is the home of a fresh menu with plates that are perfect for sharing or pairing with one of their many availible wines. Enjoy Sunday brunch every week from 10am-2pm.
Drake's Florence
South
Drake's Florence
South
Eatery and bar serving craft beers, burgers, sushi & pub grub in a lively, contemporary space.
Eatery and bar serving craft beers, burgers, sushi & pub grub in a lively, contemporary space.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
North
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
North
Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.
Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.
Bonefish Grill
North
Bonefish Grill
North
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
North
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
North
Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.
Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.
Social O.T.R.
Downtown
Social O.T.R.
Downtown
Social O.T.R. is a culinary training restaurant at 1819 Elm Street. The basic concept: people in Cincinnati are looking for employment, and there are a lot of available... Read more
Social O.T.R. is a culinary training restaurant at 1819 Elm Street. The basic concept: people in Cincinnati are looking for employment, and there are a lot of available jobs in the restaurant industry. This program teaches the people looking for employment the necessary skills to get those restaurant jobs. Match made! Social... Read More
Teller's of Hyde Park
Uptown
Teller's of Hyde Park
Uptown
Set in an old bank, this expansive contemporary eatery serves eclectic plates and cocktails.
Set in an old bank, this expansive contemporary eatery serves eclectic plates and cocktails.
Cove Food Park
East
Cove Food Park
East
Come to one place for all of your Food Truck cravings! Head to the East End where you will find an abundance of local Food Trucks ready to serve up your favorite dish or... Read more
Come to one place for all of your Food Truck cravings! Head to the East End where you will find an abundance of local Food Trucks ready to serve up your favorite dish or try something brand new! Live music and a bar will be available for your enjoyment as well! Check their website for who will be serving up their fare and who... Read More
Longfellow
Downtown
Longfellow
Downtown
A low key cocktail bar and cafe with expertly crafted drinks, rock solid beer and wine and old world inspired food.
A low key cocktail bar and cafe with expertly crafted drinks, rock solid beer and wine and old world inspired food.
Bella Vino Wine Merchants and Bar
North
M Cafe and Bistro
North
M Cafe and Bistro
North
It's a little off the beaten path, but M Cafe and Bistro inside the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel in West Chester Township is a cut above with a modern retro vibe and diligent... Read more
It's a little off the beaten path, but M Cafe and Bistro inside the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel in West Chester Township is a cut above with a modern retro vibe and diligent service. Hard geometric lines and a theme of curves throughout the restaurant complemented each other making the restaurant feel retro while maintaining a...... Read More
