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Find Family Friendly Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
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 and age. The region offers plenty of options where kids can be kids and the whole family can still enjoy great food.
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Ramsey's Trailside
East
Ramsey's Trailside
East
Nestled along the Loveland Bike Trail, Ramsey's Trailside is serving up healthy, delicious, and quality food in Historic Loveland. Enjoy a picturesque view from the... Read more
Nestled along the Loveland Bike Trail, Ramsey's Trailside is serving up healthy, delicious, and quality food in Historic Loveland. Enjoy a picturesque view from the rooftop bar and enclosed patios at Ramsey's for family-friendly dinners, or with friends. Ramsey's Trailside offers vegan and vegetarian options alongside other...... 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
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.
Tortilleria Garcia
North
Tortilleria Garcia
North
Fast-food-style outpost for Mexican classics like tacos, tamales, and rotisserie chicken.
Fast-food-style outpost for Mexican classics like tacos, tamales, and rotisserie chicken.
O'Charley's
East
O'Charley's
East
Casual dining, family restaurant that has the feel of a local establishment.An extensive array of appetizers, salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, ribs and seafood... Read more
Casual dining, family restaurant that has the feel of a local establishment.An extensive array of appetizers, salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, ribs and seafood. Also features a kids' menu. The complimentary buttery rolls alone are worth the visit.
Ruby Tuesday
East
Ruby Tuesday
East
Enjoy a family-friendly, casual dining experience.An array of menu items here-including a wide choice of appetizers, soups, salads, steaks, pasta, seafood, ribs, 12 types... Read more
Enjoy a family-friendly, casual dining experience.An array of menu items here-including a wide choice of appetizers, soups, salads, steaks, pasta, seafood, ribs, 12 types of burgers, platters and Ruby's stackers.
Dari-Crest
South > Riverfront
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
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
North
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
North
Mediterranean Inspired, Fresh Food that tastes good! All menu items are made from scratch daily featuring hand crafted gyros, kebobs, salads and sandwiches. We do not have... Read more
Mediterranean Inspired, Fresh Food that tastes good! All menu items are made from scratch daily featuring hand crafted gyros, kebobs, salads and sandwiches. We do not have a freezer or fryer in our restaurants and believe that great food brings people together. All meat is hand trimmed in our kitchen, produce is delivered 6-7... Read More
El Picante
East
El Picante
East
El Picante offers up a nice South-of-the-border taste, with all your favorite Mexican meals. Enjoy their full bar to quench that heat coming from the food, as well as the... Read more
El Picante offers up a nice South-of-the-border taste, with all your favorite Mexican meals. Enjoy their full bar to quench that heat coming from the food, as well as the Mexican-themed decorations that line the walls. The place runs daily lunch and dinner specials, so you can enjoy items like enchiladas, tacos and nachos...... Read More
Skyline Chili
Uptown
Skyline Chili
Uptown
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
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.
Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar
North
Graeter's
North
Graeter's
North
Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date... Read more
Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date then to head to Graeter's on the Square? The generous scoops of creamy deliciousness are packed with seriously big, chunky pieces of chocolate. Graeter's also... Read More
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
LaRosa's Pizzeria
West
LaRosa's Pizzeria
West
LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for... Read more
LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for your casual night out. Don't feel like cooking or have to feed a large party? LaRosa's offers delivery as well.
Skyline Chili
Uptown
Skyline Chili
Uptown
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
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
Rancheros Cocina Mexicana
East
Rancheros Cocina Mexicana
East
Serving up great quality food all made fresh to order in the warmth of an inviting environment. Great happy hour deals every day!
Serving up great quality food all made fresh to order in the warmth of an inviting environment. Great happy hour deals every day!
Flip Side Liberty Center
North
Flip Side Liberty Center
North
Flipside's burgers are made exclusively from Ohio-raised, grass-fed beef.
Flipside's burgers are made exclusively from Ohio-raised, grass-fed beef.
Abby Girl Sweets
Downtown
Abby Girl Sweets
Downtown
Abby Girl Sweets is a family-run cupcakery; owned and operated by a husband and wife team of Nathan and Andrea Thompson with their little daughter and chief taste tester,... Read more
Abby Girl Sweets is a family-run cupcakery; owned and operated by a husband and wife team of Nathan and Andrea Thompson with their little daughter and chief taste tester, Abby. All cupcakes are baked fresh from scratch with fine and fresh ingredients like pure cane sugar, sweet cream butter and cocoa. Find them on Facebook to... Read More
Buffalo Bob's Family Restaurant
South > Southwest
Buffalo Bob's Family Restaurant
South > Southwest
Bob’s is known for their chicken wings. Won 2019 NKY’s best wings. They are a non smoking establishment but does allow smoking on the outdoor patio. Extensive bourbon... Read more
Bob’s is known for their chicken wings. Won 2019 NKY’s best wings. They are a non smoking establishment but does allow smoking on the outdoor patio. Extensive bourbon selection and 21 beers on tap. Live music during the summer.
Taste of Belgium
Uptown
Taste of Belgium
Uptown
Spacious bistro serving Belgian cuisine, from waffles to moules frites, plus local and Belgian brews.
Spacious bistro serving Belgian cuisine, from waffles to moules frites, plus local and Belgian brews.
IHOP
East
IHOP
East
Most locations of IHOP are open 24 hours on the weekends, making it a prime spot for a late night meal. This chain restaurant is known mostly for its breakfast and brunch... Read more
Most locations of IHOP are open 24 hours on the weekends, making it a prime spot for a late night meal. This chain restaurant is known mostly for its breakfast and brunch items, like omelettes, eggs and French toast. Of course, they serve heaps of pancake stacks, but IHOP also has a variety of burgers, sandwiches, ribs, steak... Read More
Hang Over Easy
Uptown
Hang Over Easy
Uptown
French toast, burgers, draft beers, and cocktails in a diner and bar with a hip vibe and patio seating.
French toast, burgers, draft beers, and cocktails in a diner and bar with a hip vibe and patio seating.
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... 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senate
North
Senate
North
Known best for its location in Over-the-Rhine, Senate brings its famous upscale hot dogs and gourmet street food to Summit Park in its second, larger location. The Blue... Read more
Known best for its location in Over-the-Rhine, Senate brings its famous upscale hot dogs and gourmet street food to Summit Park in its second, larger location. The Blue Ash location offers brunch with menu items included eggs Benedict, breakfast burrito, and buttermilk pancakes with creme anglaise and topped with crushed cocoa... Read More
Reality Tuesday Cafe
South > Southwest
Reality Tuesday Cafe
South > Southwest
There's no need to rush at Reality Tuesday Cafe; this independent cafe in Park Hills is a place to sit back and relax. Grab a cup of joe and build your own breakfast... Read more
There's no need to rush at Reality Tuesday Cafe; this independent cafe in Park Hills is a place to sit back and relax. Grab a cup of joe and build your own breakfast sandwich--on a bagel, English muffin or pita bread. All pastries--donuts, muffins and scones--are handmade fresh daily. Try one of Reality's homemade sandwiches... Read More
Shooters Sports Grill
East
Shooters Sports Grill
East
Shooters Sports Grill is your higher-end sports bar that offers a fun atmosphere with a pool table, games and lots of flat screen TVs so you can catch your favorite sports... Read more
Shooters Sports Grill is your higher-end sports bar that offers a fun atmosphere with a pool table, games and lots of flat screen TVs so you can catch your favorite sports team in action. When the weather gets nice, make sure to take your drink out on the patio. Don't forget to ask for a menu if you get hungry, as they serve... Read More
CityBird Tenders
Downtown
CityBird Tenders
Downtown
House-brined, fresh fried, and designed for chickens-on-the-run who deserve the best bird.
House-brined, fresh fried, and designed for chickens-on-the-run who deserve the best bird.
Gold Top Dairy Bar
North
Gold Top Dairy Bar
North
Stop by Gold Top Dairy Bar for those old-fashioned favorite summer treats, like drumsticks, soft serve with sprinkles or an extra thick malt or shake.
Stop by Gold Top Dairy Bar for those old-fashioned favorite summer treats, like drumsticks, soft serve with sprinkles or an extra thick malt or shake.
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
Dewey's Pizza
Uptown
Dewey's Pizza
Uptown
Dewey's Pizza not only serves up specialty pizzas, but lets patrons watch their pizzas get tossed up in the air by the cooks (they make it look so easy). Create your... Read more
Dewey's Pizza not only serves up specialty pizzas, but lets patrons watch their pizzas get tossed up in the air by the cooks (they make it look so easy). Create your own pizza with a wide variety of toppings. Or choose from one of the specialty pizzas, from the familiar (the 'Hawaiian' with bacon and pineapple) to the obscure... Read More
Culver's of Florence
South > Southwest
Culver's of Florence
South > Southwest
This Wisconsin-based restaurant serves custard made fresh daily with eggs, smoothies, coolers, sundaes, butter burgers, sandwiches, cheese curds, pot roast and is big on... Read more
This Wisconsin-based restaurant serves custard made fresh daily with eggs, smoothies, coolers, sundaes, butter burgers, sandwiches, cheese curds, pot roast and is big on fried chicken.
Bob Evans
North
Bob Evans
North
Bob Evans offers good satisfying food in a country-style, family-friendly atmosphere with reasonable prices.A wide-ranging menu from the Turkey Florentine omelet, sausage... Read more
Bob Evans offers good satisfying food in a country-style, family-friendly atmosphere with reasonable prices.A wide-ranging menu from the Turkey Florentine omelet, sausage gravy and biscuits, cobb salad, grilled chicken stir-fry, country-fried steak, steak burgers and caramel pecan chocolate silk pie. There is also a special...... Read More
Back Porch Saloon
North
Back Porch Saloon
North
This bar and eatery is where a saloon meets a sports bar, where you can watch AND play. Toss back a beer while you toss a bag in a game of outdoor cornhole. The Porch also... Read more
This bar and eatery is where a saloon meets a sports bar, where you can watch AND play. Toss back a beer while you toss a bag in a game of outdoor cornhole. The Porch also has four sand volleyball courts just outside the bar where you can watch co-ed leagues duke it out. Grab some pals for a friendly game of your own -- but we... 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
Skyline Chili
South > Southwest
Skyline Chili
South > Southwest
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
Cracker Barrel
North
Cracker Barrel
North
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